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County loses another titan of philanthropy After losing Larry Baum in late 2023, 2024 brought with it the passing of another high-profile philantluopist in Barry' County. Richard “Dick" Groos, the grandson of legendary entrepreneur Emil Tyden and a businessman who pushed the family’s enterprise legacy worldwide, died in March surrounded by fami ly and under hospice care in Grand Rapids at the age of 94. Groos graduated from Hastings High School in 1948 and continued his edu cation ai Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. After a short military service t First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow in tow, walks through the facilities of YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville on July 3. Biden visited the camp in Barry County to speak on food assistance programs. Rie photo by Jayson Bussa In August, the county board held an emotional session where they honored Brown and his three decades of sen'ice to the community. Leading up to that moment, the board spent the better part of the year embarking on a search for a new' administrator, leaning on tal ent sourcing agency GovHR to do so. After naiTOwing the field, the? board conducted two rounds of interviews before deciding to extend an offer to Eric Zuzga, who was serving as the director of community services for the City of See REVIEW on 2 Orangeville house fire leaves 17-year-old dead, others injured Fire at Gun Lake Marina likely intentional Molly Macleod Editor The Barry County SherifTs Office is investigating the cause of a house fire that left a 17-year-old girl dead and several others injured Monday morning. Orangeville Fire Chief Matt Ribble told The Banner his crews first received the call for the house fire on the 8000 block of Marsh Road in Orangeville at 1:06 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30. Upon arrival al the scene, crews discovered the deceased 17-year-old female inside the house. Several other occu pants were transported from the scene with non-life-threalening injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Deputies A. Blundess, C. Hewitt, M. Noteboom and B. Romph of the Barry County SherifTs Office are heading up the investigation. Several agencies assisted the Orangeville Township Fire Department on Monday. These included the Michigan State Police, the Michigan State Police Fire Marshall, the Delton Fire Department, the Prairieville Fire Department, the Gun Plain Fire Department, the Martin Fire Department, the Hastings Fire Department, Wayland EMS and Barry County Central Dispatch. Barry County hires new administrator; Brown retires Barry County saw a changing of the guard in its front office as 30-year administrator Michael Brown bid farewell and entered retirement. rnl>ri J ’1' Local governments explore ways to regulate renewable energy projects After the state government stripped local munic ipalities of some of their power to regulate largescale renewable energy projects, officials in county government spent much of the year exploring ave nues in which to reclaim it. Barry County planners put together - and eventu ally passed - an ordinance in response to legislation passed in November of last year that allows utili ties to bypass local government approval for clean " energy projects and, instead, seek approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for projects with a capacity of 50 megawatts or more. It also came as Consumers Energy was expected to pres ent plans for a large-scale solar energy project in Assyria Township in southeast Barry County. The state statute only regulates projects above 50 megawatts. Projects under 50 megawatts that are planned for areas falling under the county zoning rules will need to adhere to the ordinance. In September, despite strong objections from local farmers and neighbors, Barry County planning com missioners approved plans by Consumers Energy to build a utility-scale solar energy project on close to 1,500 acres of farmland in Johnstown Township. On a 6-1 vole, commissioners approved a prelim inary site plan and special land use request for the stale’s largest energy provider to move ahead with the Spring Creek solar farm project. t^firr/og lawJ ■ 1 'I*' i A Election officials scramble to comply with new laws Administering elections was quite a bit more daunting for county, city, village and township officials this year. And, there were a lot of them to administer. This year saw three different elections — the Michigan presidential primary on Feb. 27, the pri mary election on Aug. 6 and the state’s general elec tion on Nov. 5. Because of the Voting Policies in Constitution Amendment, a proposal that was passed by voters in the 2022 election, election officials had a whole new set of laws to consider. The biggest change was a mandatory, nine-day stretch of early voting that required more poll work ers and additional equipment to execute. These early-voting periods were barely utilized for the elections in February and August, but attracted a much higher volume of voters in the Nov. 5 gen eral election, which featured the Presidential race between Kamala Hams and Donald Trump. kk 4 I T ■ ^lir” A series of elections, an celestial phenomenon and a visit from the First Lady ... 2024 certainly came wi± its share of headlines. As our team al The Hastings Banner, and our readers look ahead to the year in front of us, we wanted to look back at some of the most notable news that defined the prior year. The following is a rundown of some of the biggest headlines that shaped 2024. •I Marshall. Zuzga is also a resident of Barry County. All candidates who were interviewed resided in West Michigan. Zuzga brought administrative expe rience from a smaller level, having served as the city manager in Quincy prior to taking on his role at the larger city of Marshall. Commissioners in general were impressed with his budgeting skills and economic development experi ence, stating they are confident he can take the step up to the administrator of an entire county. Zuzga continues to settle into his role as the county heads into 2025. V, * Molly Macleod Editor The Michigan State Police are inves tigating a fire that damaged three boats at the Gun Lake Marina on Thursday, Dec. 26. Investigators say the fire appeared to be intentionally set. The MSP Wayland post responded to the scene on Patterson Road in Shelbyville last week. The fire broke out on the Allegan County side of the lake. The Wayland Fire Department responded to the fire, assisted by the Orangeville, Martin and Yankee Springs fire departments. Thanks to a quick response from the area fire departments, last week’s fire was contained to three boats. There were no injuries. The MSP Wayland post is investigat ing the fire as a criminal incident. No arrests have yet been made. Anyone with information on the marina fire is asked to contact the MSP Wayland Post al 269-792-2213. J-.... - r*ni I ’■ iimii. I .i % 11 * ft *1? 91• n. cn* ,1^19 • J L l ■*$ r J 4 I Hf. •to &,-»r I* IV 9 «>s 11 .5* •- r Aw ■T *■, * ’t* *<in f > .1- ■ idr. ^rracy’<u/ ■J ■b I X I «s SUBSCRIBE aw J TM03 RUOV wmowrauRT 5&5 * *.3 ■ T3£Ha3a«U2 I I t? TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE > Spend it here. Keep it here. SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 SHOP LOCAL INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. I 1 « I«■ 12 Xj J » »■ k I L <. 1 Loaio^^o^^* ft It THE HASTINGS BANNER 4 txK* { »l 1' h I A ♦ 0 <♦ I t ; * »- X X * «b>« I •• • • * T * t It *h. I -r «-• X I9 (J I 1i ♦ W' i9 9 F■ ■<» 4B>i* Mf “ PAIR OF STATE MEDALISTS AMONG COUNTY’S BEST AT POOL PAGE 9 1I B * O) «• w I I s tRi I X f** > *>- » A• < 1 lin»q JU - �1 4 2 Thursday, January 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER REVIEW hitch, Groos returned to Hastings, still filled with the business passion of his grandfather, who ushered Hastings into the developing Industrial Revolution of the late 1800s. Groos took that drive to propel one of Tyden’s inventions, the dry valve, ceiling-recessed fire prevention sys tem. into the modem world as an inter nationally-sold product through the Viking Corp. Groos never lost his love for and dedication to the home in which he was raised, continuing to live in Hastings where he raised a family of five children with his late wife, Ethel. Groos’s most evident and lasting contribution to the community may have been his work in founding what has become the Barry Community Foundation, which has built $57 mil lion in assets. First Lady makes local stop The First Lady of the United States paid a visit to Barry County on July 3 when Dr. Jill Biden made an appear ance at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville. The purpose of Biden’s visit to Middleville was two-fold to tout summer food assistance programs enacted by the Biden Administration, while also visiting with kids who had a parent who was wounded, disabled or killed while serving in the military. Those kids were at Camp Manitou-Lin as part of the Camp Corral program, a nationwide effort to give a free camp experience to kids whose parents had made this sacrifice for their country. Biden offered words on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s SUN Programs which was launched in late May and designed to provide sufficient food and nutrition for kids during the summer months when they don’t have access to school breakfast or lunch. Biden’s visit came on the heels of President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump, which sparked con cerns about whether he would be able to defeat Trump in the upcoming elec tion or be fit to serve for another four years. Biden eventually dropped out of the race and was replaced by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket. Barry County directs its eyes for solar eclipse The natural phenomenon of a solar eclipse happens once every one to three years. Even then, it can’t always be seen from here in Barry County. Observers this year, though, were treated to a show in the sky. A solar eclipse is where the moon moves in the path of the sun, partially blocking it for a portion of the day. This year was special because, in some areas of the United States, observers could witness a total eclipse, where the moon completely blocks out the sun for a brief period of time, casting dark ness. While that couldn’t be observed in Barry County, onlookers could use special viewing glasses to watch the moon block out over 90 percent of the sun. Community events were held throughout Barry County and viewing glasses went like hot cakes. Schools All three county school districts welcome new superintendents In 2024, school districts in Barry County saw a complete refresh in leadership one of those transitions is still ongoing. At Hastings Area School System, ■r •T* ‘ I r ’ w ^3T ■j^’ ■ 1 f A 51 •X I \ I 1 I -r > 1 XX Hastings Area Schools faced tragedy in 2024 when Superintendent Matt Goebel stepped away from his post and later passed away after a battle with cancer. The school district then conducted a search to find its current superintendent, Nick Damico (pictured). File photo by Hunter McLaren NEWSPAPER DEADLINES 1 4 I ■ t 4^ i*- 7 V. A..##1 R Jr n* * --Vi A* *' A. J I .A I rx 9 X i * * < 1 Bk? Lc: / / Il r t 1 * 4,' • rVw 1 *> I ) 3 * * **ll I / r • ' WiV r 4Ts--. X *-»’ * .■ 44 i .IT* k <4 I f V 4* . / t .'p. t I V’ Al 4 k V K f f J I t * I •X ^*'^11 I I In April, residents in Barry County observed a solar eclipse that covered over 90 percent of the sun. Pictured, a group of onlookers gather at Putnam District Library in Nashville to take in the sight. Fife photo by Jayson Bussa 1 “4 r Hi U'>’ |r-:u ; (4 b fifisat T I f I ✓ J <*■ • 1 I' > •soir « J f ''-ft » .iikl#' r^* «» f if < J 4 >r I f « t ' I J J ..L» / It «< g » » 9 Ir 51 Shopper I [« * • T I ' V Tuesday at Noon • •- A Ni’ Ti■. >1 A t I I I 11 r’-huHr f 1 i K < tf > ✓ > » 1 .“ u Reminder i * .“9 Wednesday at Noon b 11 .4 .'«» 1 4 . s NATURE’S CUSTODIANS! Sun & News Barry County has a very healthy population of turkey vultures, These remarkable birds help keep our fields and forests clean. While turkey vul tures do migrate, there are still a number hanging around the county well into December. They can often be seen perched on the Hastings water towers. 9 .1 The past year was the final one for some veterans of county government, including Register of Deeds Barb Hurless and Treasurer Sue VandeCar. Another more-than-notable departure was from 30-year County Administrator Michael Brown, who receives a standing ovation from the county board and gallery in this photo. File photo by Jayson Bussa I' 9 1 '-S5 ' * I * I I 4 .‘I f, X J I. * 9 - JL, 4,^ k Monday at 5;00 pm * J 1 r ' Group < ► b' J f Wednesday at Noon » I -1 r Banner '■it r ! DID YOU SEE? Monday at 4:00 pm Ji 'w if < / I the change in leadership was bom out of a tragic circumstance when Superintendent Matt Goebel announced that he would be stepping back from his position in April. Over a month later, Goebel passed away at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer. The school board commenced a search for a new leader and, in May, landed on Dr. Nick Damico, who was serving as the interim superintendent at Delton Kellogg Schools at the time. Damico took the reins of the district where he currently leads. In April, the Delton Kellogg Schools Board of Education announced that it had accepted the resignation of Superintendent HeiTnan Lartigue Jr. before it named Damico the interim »99 i I Advisor I J 9 h JJ V e> X—._ ri'?' t *") I I I b 4 I I f -1 -F-* I. AI* I .. 1 n M MV M k^«r I * e > . ■ ii i I I I A^'i I u X I-.*. 4 'i ‘Sriffii' I r. •aw I "‘I *w r I ■ « uf ■ * i 14 1 L ill H I • »• • a • « • a t« » a a •< • • • • • a • • • a • a a a • « » aa a • a a a « a a a • a a a a aaa a a a a a ! ( ; Bntr I 4^ «• HastingsBanner.com also used this as a fun learning experi ence for its students while some made the trip to areas like Ohio to witness the once-in-a-lifetime total eclipse. Continued from Page 1 r WWW > i s A w -• - r If .-S 4 r f J superintendent. The ensuing search brought in four candidates for interviews and the board selected Jeremy Wright to take on the , role. Wright was serving as the princi pal of Plainwell High School and had applied for the DK superintendent job in the past. Finally, after serving for six years in administrative roles, Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Craig McCarthy announced in November that he would exit his role at the end of the year. Retired TK Superintendent Tom Enslen took the position on an interim basis starting Jan. 1 while the school board conducts a search for a permanent replacement. 1 * ' t / \ AlM’< t T n. *. t * 4 rTZ< 4 tri" I • • • 1. ... 1 W y. “i 1 Ii f I Ui*' ‘f 4b A' IB •? I /1 B ^3 , I n JM "1 .u i' fuh J IS'k/V? XI t « r 1 r I • *« 11* I• 'r S'I .4 'TT'xi-b; u '.U k I. I L • «~A < X I r I 4 ♦ < F "tn;! w In other 2024 headlines: — The City of Hastings received a major facelift upon the conclusion of its streetscape project, which trans formed the sidewalks along State Street through the downtown corridor. City officials debuted the finished product at this year’s Summerfest and the city was construction-free through out the fall. — Hastings-based J-Ad Graphics Inc. announced in May that it sold its portfolio of community newspapers, which includes The Hastings Banner and Hastings Reminder, to Lapeer based publisher View Newspaper Group. — Areas of Barry County were rav aged by a pest known as Spongy Moth during the spring and summer. The damage to trees was severe, especially in southern Barry County, but it was too late in the season for municipalities to take action with measures like mass sprayings. — Discussions reignited on the potential for bringing a Meijer grocery store to the Hastings area. Rutland Township officials entered into pre liminary' discussions on whether it is feasible to bring a store with a 20-acre footprint to a parcel of property' at the intersection of M-43 and M-37. The IWd* '? %£* ;i J i /% - ’ _ on I -< - *» ’-'n- -t WflK , Ter ,.u,. I •1- xW! r > ’r p * 116? S’J •l A ^bi2J»Woa (mw/: TWM|^ £. I• 0 L* *' I if ■i 5 h >. ?* 1 r *< :w / ■ > hzstfbfl I I •a - r E »» f 1 V 1 I ii fl (, "I I .Ik .T OiUi ?«r. Ie - ' fc A c 1 b cr A *' ; ff jiHsoi? < «■ « f •} I . "131 F •Ji. ®vC' (5^1 rf" 4 f 7 -ft I 1 Jfl X V I >« lil IF See REVIEW on 3 Photos by Del Bachert I □ I * '5 I ! 3 I mwwflii'.wf 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER IL I I ». (USPS #71830) CONTACT US 1351 N M-43 Hwy. EDITORIAL Hastings. 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I I ^4 I I ui'j «>{?£. 1ft -•^'1 » r a ' e I ( t bd r I ' it ■ ox-: • ■ y —— > i 1 f ( n A f * > rM '■ * . I r •f L J J * J r r I t. J L loork fiYh tow* I •: i t t ) I V, bistra f t I s • > I I J’ I r z ) ..-4 lUu I < . •/Il m », > « I « r; F U ! r t 3“?' r •;'r' > iJOu . 'lie ! I I ■ J I . J t I I* I SI 3 It > I i %.. 4 f t •i 11 IT** I r - 1 9^«J. >< •1 4 -,X t ‘ V I 3 ! I '4z ^*h. - *'f3 -T 4 -i ^-*R .4 r Citizen committee presents bond options to Lakewood school board After going to the polls to vote in the nation’s general election Nov. 5, voters in the Lakewood Public Schools district may find out if they’ll be returning to the polls in spring 2025 to decide the fate of another bond proposal, one that would lead to the closing of the district’s current early childhood center facility. Members of the One Lakewood Committee, a citizen group which hosted a series of public forums in September and October, presented ' their recommendations to the LPS Board of Education at its regular meet ing Monday, Oct. 28, at the Lakewood High School Media Center. Committee member Edith Farrell said the district should consider mov ing forward with a bond proposal next spring, citing fiscal responsibility, declining enrollment, educational outcomes, safety and security, and decreasing utilization. The committee recommendations included the school district streamlin ing its facilities by going from four to three educational buildings, closing the 100-year-old structure that now serves as the home of the Lake wood Early Childhood Center. One Lakewood Committee members stated they also discussed the need for a new bus garage to better serve the district’s transportation needs, as well as the creation of a “sinking fund” to help pay for ongoing maintenance and other projects. The cost of a new bus garage was projected at $6.7 million to more than $7 million. During the forums, committee mem ber Mike Haskin said those attending agreed there was a need for a new garage but not at that price. Haskin added the board should seek a bond proposal of about $28 million that would fund improvements and upgrades at the elementary, middle and high schools, while placing the issue of a new bus garage and sinking fund on hold. With the committee’s recommenda tions in hand, LPS Superintendent Jodi Duits said the school board would dis cuss the possibility of a bond proposal at upcoming meetings on Nov. 11 and Nov. 25, and make a decision passing the needed ballot language for a May 2025 vote. Lakewood residents voted down a $64 million bond proposal in November 2022 and, by just a 337vote margin, defeated a $39 million proposal in August 2023. Staff writer Dennis Mansfield con tributed to this report. 1 1 •• »• 'n •t M* Mg z n J 1 ,r r .« 1 f I r I .-It 4 x-v jig si ■■■■ 1_1 1 ..Il I J.* 4.^' I ii!' I f* w 4 .1 ■ ai p / I »•+ 4 4 X' 1. ..'»i''7 r I T •»“ — i 4- .. i .lU. •• 'f-A.' » a •s; * ► 4^. r-1- -J •'-»*- I I 7 ;XI k > i *• . 1 |t l!l V U- I OK. ) t( I •J, I f •L * 1, * ‘i 4/ *J ■j. J b 'i 1 I I' tc J •a f54-: I J ij /• < J* / .( ''j IZ; z; F' ' 1 Tl ^n - : I t (JF' <’4 I I 1 After going to the polls to vote in the nation’s general election Nov. 5, voters in the Lakewood Public Schools district may find out if they'll be returning to the polls in spring 2025 to decide the fate of another bond proposal, one that would lead to the closing of the district's current early childhood center facility. File photo I -aZ^- 4>* in ♦ ♦ ' *r» ♦ ♦ J I. ir a I 1 t* r «■ '/ *w •’i: V I’v, /« 4 •’J tji 4- »> 1* X 1 . 4 * 7 K ■: 4 p. < 4 c a» jii 3 I ►» I ■ ->? • *' •»<* '^5 I r 1 .V, I i >5 I V k g V’g z \ r V <*/, . < Barry County went to the polls in 2024 for presidential primary, primary and general'elections that decided leadership for the county, state and nation. Local election officials had to adhere to a new set of rules in the process. File photo by Brett Bremer Financial I 1: j FOCUS® J JI / • e 9 , L I z L Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Are your protection plans in place? Have you ever thought about how much you have to protect? Bebveen your family, your finances, your independence and your lega cy, it can be quite a lot — and that’s why it’s important to have the right protection plan in place. Let’s look at these areas of need and some possible pro tection solutions: • Protecting your in come - An injuiy or severe illness could prevent you from working for some time. And if that happened, your family’s finances could be come strained. To help guard against this possibility, you may want to consider disability income insurance. Your employer may offer some type of coverage, but it’s likely to be short term and may not be enough to help close the income gap you might face, so you may want to consider purchasing your own policy. • Protecting your fam ily - If you were no longer •. •, J < vt Jennifer Heinzman, president and CEO for the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance, on Dec. 3 confirmed that potential residents were able to submit applications for the Village Flats Apartments, a 20-unit complex that was once the home of the W.K. Kellogg Rural Agricultural School. File photo J f’ < JkX**? f . r* rS 4 4^ I I r .1^ ' <• - % t 5 • •Sir '- *iir I I I . t • *« *« w. I • •• •• t ♦ ■ < F' aa» f r. I I'J I •* I 1 K *4 V 'W t “:“4 I 9^ I r >1* * I* KELLOcc i ♦ fc f » ri K w, UASHVI.Li£ • ♦ « * V • *"J J r♦ 1 r' J « If Rin » t I If t Nashville set to celebrate new housing at old school The Village of Nashville is set to celebrate the culmination of turning a former school into new housing in early 2025. Jennifer Heinzman, president and CEO for the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance, on Dec. 3 confirmed that potential residents were able to submit applica tions for the Village Flats Apartments, a 20-unit complex that was once the home of the W.K. Kellogg Rural Agricultural School. According to Heinzman, new res idents could start moving into the Village Flats as early as March 2025, once they’ve completed the application process and havrbeen approved. The conversion of the former school, built in the 1930s, is one of 12 hous ing projects across Michigan being funded through the Building Michigan Together Plan, with a combined total investment of $ 13 million. The school had been mostly vacant, according to reports, since it was sold by Maple Valley Schools about seven years ago. Now, it will house 13 onebedroom, five two-bedroom and two studio apartments. Both Nashville Village President Mike Keynon and Heinzman said the apartment complex seeks to address, one of the most pressing needs in Nashville and the rest of Barry County - housing. “That’s our No. I priority,” Heinzman said. The chamber and other local orga nizations, such as the Barry County Brownfield Authority and Barry County Land Bank Authority, are cur-. rently working to add more than 900 housing units to help address housing needs countywide, Heinzman said. Though, that would still leave Barry County about 1,000 units short of pro jected needs, according to a study. And the conversion of the former Kellogg School into apartments could be a preview of things to come within the county. Heinzman said officials will be watching the outcome of a vote on a potential bond request that could be decided by Lakewood Public Schools voters in May. 5 M'. • ♦** T u WS£S .£ t would fund it. — A familiar face returned to the Barry County Sherift'’s Office — this time as undersheriff. Following the tennination of former Undersheriff Jason Sixberry, Sheriff Dar Leaf tapped department veteran Kevin Erb to take on the role. Erb, who was bom and raised in Carlton Township, had spent 25 years with the department before retiring and joining the Lake Odessa Police Department. His tenure began on Oct. 1. — After voters passed a $ 17 mil lion bond proposal by Hastings Area School System in 2023, the district got to work on projects when school let out for the summer. The projects included new playground equipment at each elementary school and new LED signs at each building, among other efforts. Projects are expected to contin ue until the summer of 2026. — More than 200 people gathered on the lawn of the Barry County Commission on Aging in August to celebrate the 50-year anniversary for the department; which provides a bevy of services for the county’s growing aging population. i I I ..s •f « a II - <.1 Continued from Page 2 t 1 I ^4* around, how would your family’s lifestyle be affected? Could they stay in the same house? Could your children afford college or another type of post-secondary edu cation? If you have adequate life insurance, the answer to these questions can be “yes.” Again, yoq might get some coverage from your employ er, but it may be insufficient, so you may want to explore additional protection through a personal policy. In determining how much coverage you’ll need, you’ll want to weigh several factors: size of mortgage and other debts, number of children, spouse’s income and needs, and the legacy you’d like to leave. • Protecting your goals You may have some important financial goals, such as sending your children to college and achieving a com fortable retirement. To . pro tect these goals, you’ll need strategies to help prepare for them, which could include investing in an education savings plan and contributing regularly to your IRA and 401(k) or other retirement plans. • Protecting your finan cial independence - Hope fully, you will be able to remain financially independent your entire life. But this independence could be threatened by the need for some type of long-term care. Consider this: A private room in a nursing home costs, on average, more than $116,000 a year, while the services of a home health aide are more than $75,000 a year, according to Genworth, an insurance company. Medicare generally does not cover these costs or types of needs and would typically only pay for a short period. You might be left with significant bills or creditors and possibly depen dent on family or loved ones. To help protect yourself tfom these threats, you may want to consult wi± a financial professional, who can offer Iong-term,care solutions. * Protecting your legacy - When you work hard your whole life, you may want to leave sorhething behind to your loved ones. A comprehensive estate plan can help ensure your family and the charitable groups you support — will receive ±e resources you’d like them to have. An estate plan can be somewhat complex, involving various documents and arrangements, including a wall, living trust and various powers of attorney, so you’ll need to work with a qualified legal advisor, and possibly your financial professional. As we’ve seen, ‘‘protection” can take many forms. So, try to follow all the protection strategies you need to enjoy the life you’ve envisioned for yourself and your family. This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use byyour local Edward Jones FinancialAdvisor. Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D. C. thmiigh Edward D. Jones & •» Co., L.P. and in California, New Mexico and Massachu setts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, LLC, Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico. L.L.C., and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts. L.L.C �tfl I, I I 4 Thursday, January 2, 2025 I'XlPXzy’X--: ’ J l' I I FHF HASTINGS BANNER \ WWW HastingsBanner com 4 I 1 i unday, Jan. 19 is a date to keep in mind if you plan to make a New Year’s Resolution this year. That’s because research has shown that only 18 days after they’ve set their intention for a new year, the majority of people ditch their New Year’s Resolution by Jan. 19. One fit ness app has even named Jan. 19 “Quitter’s Day" according an inc.com article on the topic. That article also points out that of the 41% of Americans who make New Year’s resolu tions, only 9% are successful in keeping them. 1 know, however, that most of the readers of this column make up the elite 9% who keep their New Year’s Resolutions because they set specific goals and pursue them with relent less passion, expanding far beyond Jan. 19. With this optimistic view in mind, each year I ask business professionals throughout the communities we cover to share their New Year's Business Resolution, knowing that it will inspire anyone who hasn’t set their goal for the new year to do so. Here is what this year's group of inspiring contributors are vowing to do far beyond Jan. 19 in the new year: Tim Vargas, President & CEO McLaren Lapeer Region Looking at 2025, our orga- ). What’s your New Year’s Business Resolution? BUILDING BRANDS nization is deter commitment to sus mined to continue tainable growth, com to be the provider of munity empowerment, high-quality health and ethical practices care to the commu that benefit our mem nity, and, in doing bers, employees, and so, a source of calm the communities we I and compassion to serve. the people of Lapeer. EMILY We will expand Throughout this CASWELL our financial literacy ecasweli® past year, McLaren programs to reach mihomepaper.com Lapeer Region more individuals in undertook initiatives 2025, with a focus that increased our patients’ and on underserved communities, the greater community’s access youth, and seniors. to care. This included hosting We will grow and collaborate free health fairs and achieving with local organizations to re-verification as the county's ensure that our CSR initiatives only trauma center, though address the unique challenges our goal now is to build on faced by all populations within that. We aim to venture further our service areas. into the community, help our By driving these initiatives providers make a connection forward, we will create mean with those they care for, and ingful change, align with our to ensure that patients who credit union's core values, and require care are able to receive strengthen our position as a it promptly and efficiently. socially responsible leader in the financial services industry. Bonnie Gettys, President/ J 1 1 CEO Barry Community Foundation Leigh LaForest, Executive Director Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce Our resolution here is the cherish the past, celebrate the present and strategize our future! With this being our 30th year in existence, we have much to be thankful for! 1 vow to be more present. Less lech, more in the moment. As for the Chamber, we are going to continue to work very hard to make sure that our members are feeling valued and supported. Theresa Doan, Director of Social Responsibility Genisys Credit Union Wes Smith, Publisher View Newspaper Group As the Social Responsibility Director of Genisys Credit Union, I resolve to continue our Be a better listener: We all face the challenge of both lis tening to the person or group with whom we interact and delivering our own message, pitch or proposal. Slephen R. Covey teaches in his The 1 Habits of Highly Effective People: “Seek first to under stand and then to be under stood." I know when I do this, belter outcomes result. Practice gratitude; The Mayo Clinic says, “Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease.'’ Those are all good reasons lo tell those with whom we work that we appreciate them. I also want my clients and colleagues to know their work has value and my relationships with them are important to me, both profes sionally and personally. Pete Clinton, Advertising Director View Newspaper Group My business resolution for 2025 is to stay ahead of everything. It is so easy in life and business to handle all the things we do on a daily basis to get by and forget about what it takes to keep everything out in front of you and not get stuck working from behind. To slay ahead, you need to take care of all the daily things that need to be addressed, but you also need to take the time lo make all the extras lo happen, which include planning, organization, research, thought, communica tion, brainstorming and devel- I k * 9*^ I * w' * J I .1 I. ji ft 'k f oping more ideas. Focusing on this more will help our team and clients be better prepared lo see success. I 3"', / !M^ My New Year's Business Resolution is to be innovative. While there's always value in looking back at the way we did something in the past as lo not reinvent the wheel," in the year ahead I plan to challenge myself and our team to see if there is a belter, faster, more efficient, easier or simply more fun way lo do the task at hand. rd love to hear your New Year’s Business Resolution. Email me at ecaswelK^ mihomepaper. com. .f I I* Is 4 / U' I' I I / J TF. t . .4 I I' I I 4 f z . ! <1 ! .« ft'/ i fT ■' I r f ■a I ' I « t > I I I •’r>- / jhr .AjI T *z r t I z ’ . 41 i . wt 4 I s JJ J I fl I ' ^‘'.94 4 ' r • X-4^ I .'•A' u 'A 70* Jff •’ • I * I .< t « » f I A 9 Emily Caswell is the brand manager for VIEW Group, the branding division of Tiew Newspaper Group. She is a 2004 graduate of Michigan State University' 's journalism school. She first worked as an editorial intern for The (Lapeer) County Press in 2001 and 2002 and later as a reporter for Lapeer Area l^iew and The County Press from 2008-09. Caswell was a staff reporter for The Lansing State Journal's NOISE publication and wrote a popular column for the daily nen’spaper. She later served as the publica tions director at a boutique brand and publishing agency in Lansing, before returning to View Newspaper Group in her current role in 2014. 'i I >■ 1 4'' ? ■ 1 « .*1 A * I J«.' < * 9 •I r « I J J 4 ( .t «< J <•‘1 9 )«»• I J*- ,’'yv b *• z’ i./.l r ■Y 9 xi’.v.Li I f I r z' M L ,4 • * I k ' r .• I. '■ r .3 f • .y - r ' fiCVr 1F i vr I % <« .J 2 « / ->l t I ' / hW 7 'S 'y < f ** /w "fl J rr I I 4 I a«A < J 1 1^4 p f 1.7.'^ 1 I f L / I Local group offers discussions on world affairs I J / 2^ ' >3' = 'r'< fl. J r > 1 49 b J Anyone looking for interesting reading and discussion is invited to join the Great Decisions world affairs discussion program. Great Decisions is the nation’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The grassroots face-to-face model adopted by Great Decisions 1 more than 50 years ago continues today, with tens of thousands of par ticipants taking part in discussions nationwide annually. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the informative talks and meeting in a group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. The local group is just one ofmultiple groups in Michigan with hundreds more throughout the United States. This year, the Barry County group will meet on Tuesday afternoons be ginning Jan. 21 in the Hastings Public Library’s upstairs community room. The club will meet through March. The first two meetings on Jan. 21 and Jan. 28 will be from 1:45 to 3 p.m. All I 4 y 7 I . f I I I * f / I I 9 '/ iW ft iL 1 1 ► J wt* ir. . * I 1?^ I t •l .I t > J a "F ’ 'RA-k.*•*. »s.-i HV k 1 9 S' 4 rk 1; 1 ’ — -9 rJ 9 B r 'K .TW. t a • JI.I__ r t T. other meetings will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required. The group generally has between 15 and 20 participants. Consen sus is not an aim of the program; rather, a the class is designed to help individuals better understand complex issues. A soft-cover book that provides back ground, relevant facts, present and future policy options and impartial analysis ♦ written by independent experts, is available for purchase. Attendees read the assigned article prior to each meeting to gain background infor mation and prepare for discussion. Along with taking part in discussions, participants watch a video that pro vides more information on the week’s topic. Attendees choose how much they want to participate in terms of preparation and in-class dialogue. This year’s topics include: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads, U. S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy, U.S-China Relations, In ternational Cooperation on Climate Change, The Future of NATO and European Security, AI and American National Security, India; Between China, the West, and the Global South and After Gaza: American Policy in the Middle East. The meetings are free; the only cost is for the soft-bound book. For further information about the local group or to order the book, contact Carole at 616-450-3164 or Marge at 269-352MM 3602 by Thursday, Jan. 9. r..- d } I, .'jJ Ir ft f I A • * I •-V • *** J *•> .- a» ' 4 1 I * AjCsM* r”'’ I -■Lilli • ”1 I I * c. »>• T C F • r 1- 9 uU'ft*. * ■■* •Zi- f n I F-1, - r ) f Cl t I I ) ■ .. **« I M**;, I •»I I •* 1 ♦ It'/-'i. J ♦J I . / - 3 •' V « .*■ V.7•* C* I A*r< ! * fl mV;’' F- •t t ■'S V • i IV Cl ii !55’ ■to MSSi i I ■■ ft J, 1 I I A r' '*.. • LT* I - o* r b M ^9 kt i ? 4 I A s’AZi '.tuu I (5 ? G.-rnjLF r I. ’Ui® } V* iSM3' WtHu... t LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY LEHERS FROM OUR READERS View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or ary sister View Newspaper Grcup publication in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their full name, home address and phone number. All let.ers must be original and are subject to editing for clarity and liability. Letters may not exceed 250 words and writers may not submit more than one letter per 30-day period. View Newspaper Group reserves the right to withhold publication of any letter. Election-related letters are limited to 150 words and endorsements are limited to no more than three per candidate, per election cyde. View Newspaper Group will not publish letters from candidates for elective office or their campaigns, form letters or letters sent to other publications. Election-related letters will not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day. Community has a share in school district accomplishments ’ ; , ' 'i Dear Editor, I’d like to comment on the recent article about me in the December 19, 2024, edition of the Hastings Banner. The article noted the "farewell” given to me at the December school board meeting. I was honored with a vest noting my service years, an Appreciation Plaque, an award named after me for future band students, and an honorary chair at the PAC with my name on it. Numerous congratulations were left on the Facebook page. Our Hastings community members need to have a share in these awards. I am only one of the many individuals who support our children in so many ways. Every person who attends a school or community event, attends a school board or any other board meeting is a contributor. I was voted in twice to represent your best interest, and I did my best to fulfill this job. I leave behind a talented group of young men and women who will carry on with the same intent. Believe it or not, we actually appreciate the people that attend our meetIngs and question our decisions... it helps us make better ones. I ask that every citizen of Hastings continue to stand up, speak up and support your community. Without you, there would be no awards! Hats off to all of you! Louis F. Wierenga Jr. Hastings U. I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS ' <s • «» •w I 1 1 W: 4 » ft 91. I* r 1 > •, _t t I I « I I I • I. r *.» I ____________ ________________ _____________________ - »-A - t^fr-r ‘ J___________________________________________ n b L the Black Walnut Trail. Dec. 20-Jan. 5 — Winter Jan. 1-31 — Backyard Bird break exploration kits. Pick up Walk. What kinds of birds might a free kit full of fun, hands-on live in your backyard? Follow activities to keep kids learning the self-guided trail to find out. and exploring during school Afterward, visit the south side break. Kits will be available for of the Visitor Center for a bird several age groups including count activity and additional birth to 2 years old. preschool, information on the Great early and upper elementary as Backyard Bird Count. This well as teens. This year’s kits are activity is free and self-guided ■ sponsored by the Friends of the on the Lupine Trail. Delton Library and Worgess. Thursday, Jan. 9 — Healthy Jan. Storybook Jan. 1-31 Planet, Healthy People lecture Walk: “Bird Count” by Susan series: Drinking Water and Edwards Richmond; illustrated ■ Forests with Dr. Emily Huff, 11 by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. a.m.-1 p.m. Forests are critical Join a mother and daughter as for increasing biodiversity, they participate in the Christmas storing carbon and providing Bird Count. What kinds of habitat for animals. Register for birds will they find? After your lunch by Jan. 2. storybook adventure, stop by More information about the south side of the Visitor these events can be found Center to pick up your own bird on the Institute's website at count activity. The Storybook CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Walk is free and self-guided on I f 11 I k ' k. • u ■j k-’ I l.iTs v-' h 1 •* •^1 1 ?>' V I I H I. ■ '- 'I I b V 4 > • 1 1: ft ''V s'* T i - 1 i ' T't 5> 4 S’lHl, I * 1 ♦ * 0k X 5 I r * 'j' J t I ■I « J' I 4 i t ■! '■’T t 1^ BfJ A t J IT . 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HASTINGSBANNER.COM •<4 \iK UJ Ado “AJ” Floreani water in his kayak, or enjoying Ado “AJ” Floreani, a cherished a leisurely bicycle ride, he husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on embraced every moment with December 27, 2024, at the age enthusiasm. Traveling, golfing, B of 87 in Grand Rapids, Ml. woodworking, boating, and Born on May 7,1937, in dancing were among his many t Chicago, IL, AJ’s zest for interests. life and infectious humor // AJ ’ s good sense of humor T#) touched everyone he met. AJ X was as steady as his faith, and dedicated over three decades he was a devoted attendee to a successful career as an of the Gun Lake Community insurance salesman with AAA. In his Church. AJ’s legacy of love, laughter, and retirement, he channeled his passion for adventure will be forever cherished by craftsmanship into building homes. those who were fortunate enough to know His work ethic was matched only him. by his commitment to his family, and AJ ’ s memorial service will be conducted he will be lovingly remembered by his at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at Gun wife, Sandy (Veverica) Floreani; his Lake Community Church, Pastor Dan children, Derek (Tron) Floreani, Julianna Beyer, officiating. (Dwain) Johnson, Jay Scott Floreani; In lieu of flowers, memorial his four stepchildren, and the numerous contributions to St. Jude Children’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren Hospital will be appreciated. who brought him immeasurable joy. An Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. avid outdoorsman, AJ found solace and com to share a memory or to leave a excitement in nature. Whether he was carving down a ski slope, gliding through condolence message for AJ’s family. ••9b 1 h I r * X I I I I r. > A;. s. I I t, I r I r X % a 4 I I I * i i i s• 1 '1,'. i I ^v-. "-ft 1 ’ I ■ > I J ■'W- — 1 t i O' ^^9 A I .* J I ’fl • ,1 i • n' J I 1 s ■): *»' I I h. . J I J I I I I K I 1 '■ 7 •J -'J i 1 vr*' 'I (> J I 11. t < h f I X 1 . I »I I 1 I k ■c k • 1*1 T A ■X 'Xj « 1 I I '’.'H ’’t I'h' U I I / 1. if .j 1 1 •. I u 1 X 14 T C* .1 ’Hi # e '4 I $ I t i >b I I I r J X \* X kA J w—* Carol Joan Ayers I I J > I 4 I «rf5 Carol Joan Ayers passed away on December 26, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Ml. She was born on December 9, 1948, in Hastings, Ml, to Maynard B. and Ardyth V. (Kingsley) Park. Carol graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. On May 6,1971, she married Otis “Sam” Marshall Ayers, and they enjoyed over 50 years until his passing. She worked for over 20 years at Bradford White. Carol’s zest for life was shone through her love for sports, with countless golf and bowling trophies attesting to her talent and passion. Beyond sports, she cherished the ■ simple joy of playing cards, creating ■ laughter and lasting memories with friends and family at the table. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents;, her husband, Otis “Sam” Ayers;, her sister, Pamela (Doug) Cook, and her son, Chris Ayers. Carol is survived by her daughter. i t . ify I’ f ■ ’ll t I 4 5 ib L * r t I I IP;., f k 'tA.-.. Jfiib'’ i. 9V0K T vsnlat 19' * I bw/ 9i: *fe- i ) . fipp'I'A' Jp <2880 aid Hi,.-EIS') *7 • I .’'J J 1 ?rtfirM '"olD f*!fs^8sy3SiiiA'i non-' 2' ‘('nriMesrJI"' ' W y. 9!£t t J. ,2110?,'. bni Pi yfiiqlovof --Tl I "iftgfil bne T9tf •jr* •• '/limBt bne 20 r FO; Wlu iilfi') ' ; ')SD339ig 8GW 9 4 I c:-116 ar,EC .til J tRio apl I ■ n ; g^.;7r-it^n»h.bni hfV 5;?^, < f "‘•ax ( flr i^.dan ,*5 I .01 3V0' If i^-) ■^4' - I Ot J ijieaeq bf * 4 "r 2)031 bw s J I I to? I 1 i9i ijbfni. I -U- I ij-.'- a39)nou£C'5&i' yt. bsvfvlue ei in " * t a:?- Amanda Ayers, and her adoring grandchildren, Emerson and Paisley Schmidt, who loved her to the moon and back;” her sister, Judy (Jerry) Jackiewicz; her many nieces and nephews, and her special close friends, Melinda and Cheryl,-who stood by her through thick and thin. Carol’s absence will be felt by many, including her classmates with whom she met for monthly lunches, the countless golfers from Yankee Springs Golf Course, and the girls with whom she shared countless card games. A visitation will be held at Girrbach FuneraJ Home, 328 S Broadway: .. . , Hastings, Ml on Friday, Jan. 10, 202^ from 6-8 p.m., with interment at Ft. Custard National Cemetery in Augusta, Ml, when the weather is warmer. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. x u 4 -.gn,---------- -------------------------------i 1 i MHfy f I ¥• ANNIVERSARY I I I 9 I '’■S h * 1 * X I I J f 1-* t '• HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT I I SCHEDULE ■"1- I •J I ie. I it 4 I' > ‘ a. ( { . r I I •J ••a. nr** f k ’ I, s 4 I J ' ■r. tl / I ?• » 'I * «■ f 4 ^2 “I. r $•** ?< 1 f i J > f 'J I I 5 I I 4 t • .■nfC fflA( .'■: 1^. s ifi! I T \ I I ! IV r ! I I w I I* Ik I ^Kf A 9^ .I 9^ V > ■'^1 1 s i j V II II •/ r4 ■ '-f • A 'f- > F'“, I ‘ t I Ii ■ a4 z I ibFIi yr *; 1 4^ Afe? I • . i'M J'' I 9 «■ h rcr •r •1' ri 5 9- i » I -4» i • pf-' -'4^' * 11 I It is with sadness we announce that Shelly Ann Greenfield, mother to Jerica Shakespeare and Merissa Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, after a hard battle with cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her nursing home in Hastings, surrounded by family and staff who loved her. Known for her strong will and feisty mouth. Shelly will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Shelly’s family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life, not the sadness of her passing. She is survived by her daughters; sister, Sharon; brothers. Chuck and Karl. She was preceded in death by her husband. Brad; mother, Sally; father, Charles; brother, Joe, and sister, Sara. Shelly was born and raised in San Bernardino, CA where she attended high school. At 18 she moved to Hastings with her family, and that’s where she met Brad, and they were happily married for 38 years. Brad and Shelly started a family and bought a store. Everyone knew the boisterous red-headed woman who ran Cedar Creek Grocery and how generous she could be. The trick was to stay on her Thursday, Jan. 2 - Movie Memo ries and Milestones watches a 1943 film starring Virginia Weidler, Edward Arnold and John Caroil, 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 - Beginning Beekeeping family event, 1 p.m. Join library staff for a family-friendly introduction to beekeeping. Monday, Jan. 6 - Crafting Pas sions. 10 a.m.; library board meet ing, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is avaiiable by calling the library, 269-945-4263. > good side. Her free time was spent bowling, playing billiards, bird watching, sitting by a campfire, and crocheting. Brad and Shelly spent their free time working on building their dream hom^ together, but unfortunate!, Shelly suffered a TBI in 2005. Brad took care of Shelly and honored her until he no i longer could, and she was left to the peerless care of Thornapple Manor, at the Manor, Shelly was loved and wei^ cared for. She spent her days playinc cards, enjoying activities with staff, and watching classic movies. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Girrbach Funeral Home, 3 '9 S Broadway, Hastings, Ml, 49058 on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, from 2-4 pm Flowers and memorial gifts are welcome but not necessary. Memorial contributions in memory of Brad and Shelly Greenfield can be made to Thornapple Manor, https://www.bariy'cf. org/funds/thornapple-manor/ or send / a check made out to Barry Community ; Foundation, Thornapple Manor Fund. 231 S. Broadway St.; Hastings, Ml 49058. il. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. « I > 1 I > i 1 HI I t » . tr i f <y V ’ .e-. • Baileys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary • k •-/I : 1 B.«£> . ^/ai* 4 ir ‘a i-• f r * .•f -i f C i r --•‘4 I I «.> I .'■J' A’ f .5 kJ 'f' . I r Z..4' I if Ait I I / «» I 0 4’ t k (.f ' ! ,4 T- f J i ' A ■ •! ■ri' I z? '') V . 1, f I 4. J .r; D' < -4^ ,f iaI y .4 J t .L Of' ! . V .Li 7| »* J .HI I jt I ..[ f I Jr. Ji. ■I Ik ■I ... f'., ’‘T* !: . i93^ II IS I . I n > I. J ,,v * T iP .11 siT* J*}' .^3f. 11 I y- yjy. I J' / J ■ ii ’f (1 I 5^ it ’ '' ' j;'' <* I •I .J ■ b-y.. ML' «'' ('• I ■I • ' y i 4 1.^ 1 * ANNOUNCEMENTS Freyja Morena Despotovic, born at Corewell Health Pennock on November 25, 2024 to Mikayla P. Graham and Andrew T. Despotovic of Lansing. Emersyn Carroll, born at Corewell Health Pennock on November 27, 2024 to Karley Carroll and Jerimiah Carroll of Nashville. i - -<•. \ <• ( » GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM . SI iVorship Togeth er Malia Jo Kemp, born at Corewell Health Pennock on December 4, 2024 to Shelby Salamone and Hunter Kemp of Hastings. z ♦ ♦ I r ■*a r' ii h ( V X ' A : J I! fl t Ii ff HASTINGS FREE COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. CHURCH Be An LIFEGATE 1 Expression Of Who Jesus Pastor Tod Shook Is To The World Around Wednesdays - Bible Study Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box J 273, Hastings, MI 4905S < Pastor Scott Price. Phone: i RO. Box 8, Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Telephone Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Websik Life Group 6:30 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor WOODLAND UNITED HASTINGS Worship METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Schoo! for all ages; 10:30 a.m Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 10:15 a.m, CHRIST THE KING It । } ■ * Worship Service; Senior * High Youth Group 6-8 p.ni.; ;■ Young Adults 6-9 p.m. t PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) SOLID ROCK BIBLE 328 N. Jefferson Street. CHURCH OF DELTON Worship 10 a.m. Nursery Wednesday, Family Nighi 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box provided. Peter (Children Kindergarten-5tb 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle ; &S. M-43). Delton, MI 8609. School Youth Group; 6:30 Pastor 49046. Pastor Roger p.m. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. ST. ROSE OF LIMA Sunday Worship Service CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Wednesday night Bible Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Bible Study and , Prayer. Call Church Ollicc ■ 948-8004 for information. -4 'J PLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve i Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday I t study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. j •t I Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Sanner, the chiirchesand these local businesses: Fiberglass Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER or HolUnelbols&Eqnlpment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 ♦ ♦ I I ' : * I -• at the church ofyour choice FTeeAiZj schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Azora Beden, born at Corewell Health Pennock on December 4, 2024 to BreezAnn Adams and Keegan Beden of Barry (Nashville). icidritie 11 |! I i I’ r.t 11^ ! A» e. great-grandchildren. To honor this milestone, their chil dren are hosting an open house at The Jefferson (103 W State St., Hastings, MI) on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from 6:30-9 pm. Friends and loved ones are invited to join the celebration. BIRTH ; e -X t * 1 II James Lee Bailey and Debra Jo McClellen, met while attending high school in Kearney, NE, and were mar ried in 1975. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on January 26, 2025. Over the years, they’ve been blessed with 12 children (Julie, JeNae, Jim Jr, Jason, JoAnn, Josh, Jordan, JenaLeigh, Jacob, Jillian, Jared and Jenelle), 24 grandchildren, and four «»4 z ** » t ' t-r f > �.*1 4 I Thursday, January 2, 2025 6 fl THE HASTINGS BAHNER www.HastingsBanner.coni fb' • t i 'uJ* ***. I 5 4 f TURNING BACK THE PAGES s . .J rl ?> » f tr !• 1 t 41 >• (PV* « •• I I A look at pioneer life in Michigan and the founding of Yankee Springs 1 4> r « • 4 ' .r’ I i r 1 T / t BANNER JUNE 22, 1995 JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT t I Mary M. Lewis Hoyt, the sec ond daughter of William Lewis and Mary Goodwin Lewis, was bom in Weathersfield, Wyoming County, N.Y, on Oct. 1, 1832. The family moved to Michigan Aug. 28, 1836, while it was still a territory, and settled at Yankee Springs, Bany County, where her father was the first hotel keeper in the new county between Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. Mary M. Lewis married Henr>' Hoyt of Kalamazoo on Jan. 21, 1851. The following article appeared in Volume XXX of the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society in 1906. The Hastings Banner supplied the photo graphs for the article. Mary Lewis Hoyt wrote as follows: “On the afternoon of a summer’s day, Aug. 26, 1836, nearly 68 years ago, there might have been a covered wagon containing a stalwart man of 35 years and five children, between the ages of 11 and 2 years, driving through the unbroken wilderness of Barry County in the Territory of Michigan. “Accompanying this wagon was a woman on horseback, carefully guiding her gray saddle horse over the rough roads of the new country. She had in this way perfonned nearly the whole of the journey, having started from Weathersfield, Wyoming County, New York, three weeks before, taking in Canada on our route and expecting to settle in South Bend, Indiana, where my father had bought a tract of land of 160 acres. “The party consisted of my father, William Lewis, and Mary Goodwin Lewis, his wife, three daughters and a son, also an adopted daughter, Flavia Stone. We were at this time about to spend the night with an older brother, Calvin Lewis, who came to Michigan a few weeks in advance of us and settled in Yankee Springs, but the result was that we settled there also. “I was a child of 4 years at the time, so the words of my mother will best describe our coming into Michigan:” “After leaving Detroit, the road was mostly through dense woods, Marshall, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo being marked by little clusters, through Gull Prairie, now Richland, and there met Leonard Slater, located on the Indian reservation as a missionary to the Potawatomi tribe of Indians. Leaving this place, we plunged into the wilder ness and the road having despaired, we followed an Indian trail marked by blazed trees and journeyed 18 miles far ther through the woods without seeing a single habitation. Tired and travel-worn, wearing and hungry we halted at night fall in a lovely valley in the wilderness, where a log house was in process of erection. Living springs of clear cold water were gushing from a bank and on a nearby poplar tree someone had fastened a shingled marked ‘Yankee Springs.’ “In 1835, a young man by the name of Charles Paul, in company with the family of Henry Leonard, were eating their luncheon under the trees beside one of the springs. A stranger joined them and it came out in conversation that they were all from New England states, and one of the party said, ‘We are all Yankees.’ At this suggestion, Charles Paul hewed the bark off the side of an oak tree and cut the words ‘Yankee Springs’ on it. The name clung to the place and was finally adopted by the township.” Mary Hoyt continued. I « .-^ r I I 1 •V/ r I 1 t t The burial markers of William "Yankee Bill” Lewis and his wife Mary Goodwin Lewis Mills in the cemetery in Alaska, Michigan. Much of our trading was done there and, though they were 38 miles distant from us, we made frequent journeys there. “I remember seeing Louis Campau and Rix Robinson, those grand pio neers, the earliest. Their names should never be forgotten by us. They were here in the early 1820s and none who came after exceeded them in powers of endurance, or the cheerfulness with which they bore the hardships and toil of that period. “The name of Louis Campau is rev erenced by older Grand Rapids people, for he came there first. He once owned the whole village of Grand Rapids. In the old days, all knew of his tender heart. All who met him received some kindness at his hand. We used to hear how, when his bank failed, he brought home armfuls of wildcat money and papered his cupola with it, saying, ‘If you won’t circulate, you shall stay still.’ “1 recall the Whitney family; the Moreaus; the Godfreys; Morrisons; Richmonds; Whites; Henry R. Williams; the Almys; P.R.L. Pierce; Canton Smith, an early hotel keeper of that city and the Rathbones, early set tlers who built a large hotel and opened it with a big dance. I was there and danced all night. Mrs. T.B. Church, that noble pioneer woman who played the organ of St. Mark’s Church for 50 years and is still living (1906) in that city; her gifted son, Fredrick Church, then a babe whom 1 often carried in my arms, now celebrated worldwide as an artist. All these and many more were house hold names with us and went to make up a part of our family life in a time when there were few social barriers and man felt and needed the sympathy and encouragement of his brother man. “Lewis Cass was twice our guest, ex-Govemor Felch, ex-Govemor , Ransom, U.S. Senator Zach Chandler, Senator Charles E. Stuart, Judge Pratt and indeed, all men of note who trav eled in those days were at some time or another entertained there in the primi tive style of the day. “Royalty was once entertained at the Mansion House, and this occasion was memorable as being the first time that the table was set with napkins for each guest, word having been sent in advance of his coming. Almost the first guest I can remember was Douglas Houghton, then a young man. He was first appointed State Surveyor and later, as we all know, filled the office of State Geologist for many years. “Theft and robberies were unknown, although large quantities of money were carried by travelers and it would have been an easy matter for it to change hands had there been the desire for it by designing persons. “For example, every year, large quan tities of money were carried through from Detroit to Grand Rapids to pay the Indians at their annual payments. This money, $15,000, was conveyed through an extra stage by a man named Lee, accompanied by an Indian interpreter named Provonsol. The money was all in specie and was carried in boxes about a foot square, very heavy as 1 remem ber hearing. These boxes were all set in the room at the south end of the old house. There was an outside door with an old lock and key to it. Two old guns they had were set up in one comer of the room and those men probably slept without a care of thought of being robbed and sent safely through from Detroit to Grand Rapids in this simple and easy way. “My father was a man of indomitable courage and perseverance, never dis couraged, always happy and with a fund of humor, wit and storytelling rarely exceeded. He was just the one to lead in settling and establishing a new country. He planned largely and liberally and was able with perseverance and strong health to carry out his plans and by his personal magnetism encouraged others to work and persevere also. “He was the first to contract for car rying the United States mail through that portion of the country. In the first contract, he was assisted by General Withey, of Grand Rapids. This route was from Battle Creek to Grand Rapids. Later, a contract was taken to carry the mail from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. Lines of stages were put on and several coaches a day were started from these points, all meeting at Yankee Springs, the halfway house for refreshments of passengers and change of horses. “For many years, this was the only route through the woods from Battle Creek and Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids and until other roads were opened up, it made very lively times at the old house. The Yankee Springs post office for a long time supplied the adjacent coun try. Letters were luxuries in those days, rare and costly. Envelopes and postage stamps were unknown. We wrote on three pages of the paper, folding it so the name could be written in the middle of the fourth and sealing with a wafer (wax), directed it and then paid our 25 cents postage on it or left it to be collected by the person to whom it was addressed, just as we chose. Sometimes, it was difficult for the older settler to produce the 25 cents to pay postage and he had to earn it before he could claim his letter. “My father and Rix Robinson built the first bridge across the Thomapple River in 1838. The road then ran on the old Indian trail across the Coldwater Stream on Section 35, in Caledonia. Split logs were used for flooring, pinned down by wooden pins. “He, in company with some others, started in 1849 to build a plank road that was to turn from Galesburg to Grand Rapids. A good deal of time, energy and capital was expanded on this scheme, but it was finally abandoned.” To be continued... “A welcome was given to us by our relatives and the log cabin of two rooms was shared together. A quilt was hung over the door space and the windows were boarded. A supper was served and we settled down for the night. Dismal tales have come to me of those first nights in the forest; that the barking of the wolves broke the stillness of the hours and that the glittering eyeballs of the panther looked down upon us with no friendly gaze. “My father located 1,000 acres of land there and it soon grew to be an attrac tive place. We endured in common with all the earlier settlers the trials and pri vations of pioneer and frontier life and lived to see the wilderness subdued and surrounded by all that pertains to a later civilization. Here in this thick forest, the land entirely unclaimed, we settled. “The woods were filled with Indians and our nearest white neighbor, Calvin G. Hill, was eight miles distant from us. From Middleville to Ada, the direct route to Grand Rapids was a dense for est, an unbroken wilderness without an inhabitant. “We were on the direct line of the great Indian Trail running from Detroit to Grand Rapids which passed directly through Barry County. '‘But we were not long alone. The‘Tur trader and the speculator were abroad in the land, and to fill the increasing demands of the weary traveler, our little cottage of two rooms was extended, building after building, until we occu pied ‘nine stories on the ground,’ seven distinct building in a row in the front and two additional in the back. They presented neither an imposing nor a graceful appearance, but were the hur ried creation of backwoods life, where there was no time to waste on architec ture, symmetry or beauty. “The fame of the place spread throughout the country, and so brisk was business at the old ‘Mansion House,’ as it was called, that it was no uncommon thing for 100 people to tarry there for a night, while 60 teams were often stabled there between sunset and sunrise. “The extreme ends of the old house were named. The one farthest north was ‘Grand Rapids’ and the extreme south was ‘Kalamazoo.’ The Kalamazoo was considered the best room and was fur nished better than the others and the F IK-T.• 1 better class of people occupied gen < th ' erally bridal parties, etc. All the other * i'J' *. a J xx F H buildings have tumbled to ruin. This I \ ir‘ 115' building alone (1906) stands out all by V> r.k » ’ ? -4m,u. ■s itself. It is close to the road, down in 4K.M /I M YaMm. the hollow, seemingly proud of the fact I I l I ’ ^ • « J.J pArjA/o « 4T K that it has survived all of the changes fc* n'-5 ! I S' I 1 fifti •4 fA<4/*(rX* of the last century and inviting admi Q JX ijr^ » 4f<r{ J» A ration and respect because of it. If the I’r: 'S Lold building could speak, what stories tU e sS tit »• j/o •4a S : it could tell, what historical information II i.atU ■• • •• 44 J lUtUfttU’ it could impart that would be of interest I <• I t J JJ 4Cf <«•»« *i' is iJ !r and benefit to future generations. I L<.(4 rsS'^K ’ w wl “Together, this husband and wife : ,r I * r*^ • w ** ■J K’A'r/o >> Je M I '11.8 Tl>/’ labored and toiled, their chief desire ill ? seeming to be to give happiness to those ' I’ • I ................... if'F—■’ I I 41 I about them. With a hospitality that was Ki I ZZf^iuY z *1 hU u ■■ ’-a proverbial and a generosity that cannot I f be measured by ordinary methods, they ft « I il»UJ4 fif greeted all who came, the man without I Sfl-tuk * 1 *'5 • 4 money was treated as well as the man !i«< ' I. ti c a A I •<* whose pocket bulged with the currency F of the day. i Xfvii if I Ji “Ministers of all denominations, irre Irratjt n J* • mW* spective of creed, were entertained Ifee jur. Ml * 'Tii I. I '?■ of charge, but were expected to hold .-.. h/'ij *#» <i r Yf 41 an evening service in our large dining 'A. *J a u room, and men were sent out to notify ■ M—a—» the neighbors to that effect. I» I “The first Episcopal service I ever «rr^ * I I Ui I heard was rendered there by Dr. Francis *•*< IV I Cuming, who was journeying to Grand i P. Rapids to settle over St. Mark’s Church ;j.! in that city. I We were in very close touch with Detail from an 1860 plat map of Yankee Springs showing the William Lewis the people at Grand Rapids in the early Estate. days and visited often in their families. It rr : i f J I J I I I I I •H E I t t J J k I I I I I * i i I J ( I I 4 i I i 1 i I r I t I 1 I J I I 1 * r"-^ f I / J* » I I,. I » I 1 t 1 J I i ♦ I I I J I 1 I I. t I J s I I J 1 I J i i I f 1 1 1 4 1 * J t 5 1 >r I J •’a •• 'V-'- ** lA 111 I t I J' >* * ■X; i 1 I I< i». 1 I J • > \ « * W w V * *V99 » « ( ^11 . I II ■ I . 4^ KK t K( •"j 4 t . M «a •' *^ «* * I V » • I ' f, i I «» w« ** • t bi < b J W • w • •• k t. Itu * kJ * * *5 w K if 1 ir '1 I 4-1i®r s, ' »« « iw « « w I I i I i ♦. f f ■ X I ’ni ■ t t 4 4 .'FJ « ■« T'Z*. 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Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 RA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO: 24-06-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L ALSPAUGH JODI VAN GUILDER Plaintiff, vs. JOHN A. LEE. JR., HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH , Ti, r dollar. Call for pricing and Free Esti JOYCE STILES, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. mates. Will buy single walnut trees. SYDNEY LEE ROOTS, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the insurance company, either of which may charge a fee OF ROBIN WAREY. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS county register of deeds office or a title insurance Insured, liability & workman’s comp. for this information; OF RICHARD DONALD MOORE, THE UNKNOWN Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE MOORE. GERALD company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagof(s): Joseph Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Thomas A Wagner and Bonny J Wagner, husband and wife JOSEPH MONTEITH III, Boss Groenewoud Jr. and Samantha Elert-Fabing. Or THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD both JOSEPH MONTEITH III, Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS'). solely Defendants._________ as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: May 15. 2023 Recorded National Trust Company, as Trustee to Ameriquest Certificates, Series 2004-R11 Under the Pooling and 202 South Broadway on May 17, 2023. in Document No. 2023-003951, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Union Home Mortgage Hastings, Michigan 49058 Corp. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; Without Recourse. (269) 948-2900 Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Date of Mortgage: September 4,2004 HEATHER RITCHIE, Attorney for Plaintiff_______________________ Eighty and 98/100 Dollars ($234,580.98) Mortgaged Date of Mortgage Recording: September 23.2004 Plaintiff, TO; ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, premises: Situated in Barry County, and described Amount claimed due on date of notice: $97,088.67 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated Uki Th;, ft . s V ... . A ' ii* 1' s s 1^. t - V ’r»i ’f. c e 4 ■ \ ’to I i I I 4 f X ; ■S; k s V S V'.. Qp. % r>“r ‘C K •X- A J I I I X s Y. 1 I I x s i 1 a I >• ■■’ih I ' I “ 411 I Tit. As V. I . IJ H s'lf 1 V I 1 ' -fc •(fl A -* J V L< 4 .S' to * T '.'h l I * ■ w » '' '*!-» > a, It:, :n‘ 'll > ). .... , * «0 I ( A. S-'Z j: I > • ’-f. ; •Ml East 876.64 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of West line of said property: thence West 530 feet on a said Section; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East 1109.94 feel parallel with the North and South line parallel with the North line of said property; thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning; point of beginning of the following property; EUGENE MOORE GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III, ■‘■itOf. K » *2j>**. V-,; *< THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD ‘•‘'Ife.t, 'l>J I I* i• ft- <! if ll 1H'*- ' I « ; ‘k J* property located in the Township of I I 1 l^v K. ^Ol u *»< I ) 1 Orangeville, County * of Barry, State of Michigan, described as '7 J . to Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real K. « • • k. • * ARMINA PIKE. f L»». Vlkj SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and I *-1 * - n ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, 1 I % follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF «R '*^1^ * f * *• <.' ■ lif'rf I I hip. b •V I V I’ f* - • » -Ui’ ' I t k ^*1 VtTi A »I tA i t 'to*. * •J, A •'<Trx ? ‘ I 'I ** H ' t-* -HI T^'4: • B V.'j- ►T - \‘ w ‘ * •• t -1; J . * 1 > k , I fc’.k •? t f V < ( 1 u .L • • ‘ lu 1 I 'S* T.ian » ' * * i I ► / I. ■ i >14 I ?(l35®fwn * r i d Mnj r <«« m . H-' t U#b>B >*»*• OTim J I * - fj* U balitiji A.‘* , > XAi •* * * i L . ____ I; . L- :) t I . A* fr I1 I i t-gcjai'’ A.'f. i‘f*- * as* 4 .iitrVrrtA r * ».* wcr. * f 1.1 r • ** 1 'i I I H A 'IffIX’“ » 1 >TS»* I * • ' 1 '5' 1 WF*-' fe 4 I I 1 »*• -AiSii' ’•^' 4 urfflslS*’’ . .1 « < I «< »-r redemption period will be 6 month from the date of real property is used for agricultural purposes as MONTEITH III, such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, defined by MCL 600.3240(16) Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property located tn the Township of Hope, County of in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Barry, Stale of Michigan, described as follows: 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held * (k member on active duty, if your period of active duty REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR 16 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West property during the redemption period. Attention has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have COUNTY OF BARRY. AND RUNNING 16 rods to the place of beginning; subject to homeowner: If you are a military service member on been ordered to active duty, please contact the THENCE SOUTH PAST THE WESTERN easements of record. active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. BOUNDARIES OF LOT 22 AND 21 at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF below to assert any interest in the above described active duty, please contact the attorney for the party LOT 18. THENCE WEST PAST THE property. If the Defendants, foraeclosing the mortgage at the telephone number Dale of notice: December 19,2024 NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOTS EL VIN LEROY LUCAS, stated in this notice. Union Home Mortgage Corp. Trott Law, P.C. 18. 17.16.15, TO THE NORTHEAST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml Farmington Hills, MI 48334 48335 248.539.7400 (248) 642-2515 1548405 (12-19)(01-09) 1547903 (12-19X01-09) 4 < 1 k « THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN JUAREY " THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14, MOORE THENCE NORTH TO ALINE DUE WEST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH 111 service member on active duty, if your period of THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, MONTEITH III. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the premises, or some part of them, at a public above entitled matter, and on the 19th day of mortgage at the telephone number stated in this auction sale to the highest bidder for cash February 2025 at 8:30 o'clock in the forenoon, this notice. or cashier’s check at the place of holding MOORE given under section 3212 of the revised judicature promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 30, 2025. EL VIN LEROY LUCAS, act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that The amount due on the mortgage may be THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN JUAREY sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part bid at the sate does not automatically entitle THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD of them, at a public auction sale to the highest the purchaser to free and clear ownership shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever MOORE bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of of the property. A potential purchaser is interest THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting encouraged to contact the county register ESTATE OF SADIE L, PIKE. MOORE promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 30, 2025. The of deeds office or a title insurance company, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III amount due on the mortgage may be greater on either of which may charge a fee for this ARMIN A PIKE, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the information: may have in and Io the above-described MONTEITH III, sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser property unless a Notice of Interest in the may have in and to the above described property to free and clear ownership of the property. A Real Property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic is filed or unless Defendants or their is filed or unless Defendants or their county register of deeds office or a title insurance Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as representatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 representatives appear on that date and time. company, either of which may charge a fee for this nominee for lender and lender’s successors information. and/or assigns Date: Dec. 16, 2024 Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 Drafted by: DRAFTED BY: Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) I • I 1 » Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Rocco and Johanna Rocco, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Van Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law Dyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated 202 South Broadway April 14, 2017 and recorded April 18, 2017 in Hastings, Michigan 49058 Instrument Number 2017-004196 Barry County 269/945-9585 HeatheriPike Estate\Order Io Answer.docx 4 . \\lnt-dc\Company\DHT Client RIesWan Guilder, JodAOrder to Answer.doc fi T I ^Ori*-** * r«» t t * ft 5ft # L buck stays herel .» ttoMKiaHS J I H w ' I I \ ; F f Lr r, ’ r tot IE 11 s. If cJ st » .k'' 5* r 1 I. T V i VIEW t.t i I ■7. k iij I* ■\l J.' z I .•* r I I ; F / *. cr • « I Two Hundred Forty-Three and 99/100 Dollars according to the Plat thereof recorded in ($226,243.99). Liber 6 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said rr ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ i • ! r r k i i I z:- tr I J 1 i I I I f ) H’ 1 I ®«^5mDr«(ir, J } I I ,i9aqoj »v . I *2! ■I Records. Common street address (if any): 1879 Pine BIf, Hastings, Ml 49058-8128 The redemption period determined abandoned 6 in accordance property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, page the borrower will be held responsible to 57, Barry County Records. the person who buys the property at the Group 49333 810-664-0811 mihomepaper.com 1521 Imlay City Rd. Lapeer, Ml 48446 The County Press Lapeer Area View Genesee County View Huron County View Sanilac County News Your Buyer's Guide ■ Jeffersonian ■ TrI-Counfy Times ■ Daily News ■ Tri-County Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orlon Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer's Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military with MCLA in accordance §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period service member on active duty, if your period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. days ago, or if you have been ordered to of active duty has concluded less than 90 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, active duty, please contact the attorney for pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the the party foreclosing the mortgage at the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the properly telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. during the redemption period. Date of notice: January 2, 2025 Dated: January 2.2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 File No. 24-005572Firm Name: Orlans PC Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 Frm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, (248) 642-2515 Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 1549128 (01-02)(01-23) (01-02)(01-23) r Ha i > 01 be with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real ♦ ♦ r^p'. shall months from the date of such sale, unless 1 1 described and Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 abandoned ii' << Michigan, Lot 7, of Glass Creek Estates, according to the 1163 Crystal Way Court, Middleville, Michigan I z County, under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature I t 1 $221,951.70 ■s Jt I Amount claimed due on date of notice: as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4, Said premises are located in the Township of ■JM X* 2021 the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Yankee Springs, Barry County Michigan, and are A Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, Barry described as: -- Date of Mortgage: April 14, 2021 There is claimed to be due at the date hereof f * Mortgage Corporation Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 30.2025. i Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Freedom Mortgage Corporation, by assignment. mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit Group >4 Pirok and Jason Pirok, husband and wife Description of the mortgaged premises: mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the I I A ■ i -^■ ■ Invest In Your Community. d • Ik. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Carmen Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Under the power of sale contained in said Spend It bora Keep It bora (U 3 x*i<rr h V iJfcw^V-? 10 R rU 1 following mortgage termrnate w atever mterest \ltnt-dc\Cornpany\DHT Client Files\Rilchie, I I 1961. 1961 PA 236, the circuit court in Barry County, starting (269) 948-2900 !•« by Advertisement section 3212 of the Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is Hastings, Ml 49058 ri’ This notice is from a debt collector. Notice of Foreclosure Notice is given under revised judicature act of MCL 600.3212, that the Court shall take proofs and shall 202 South Broadway 1 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the Tripp, Tagg & Storrs. Attorneys at Law <h **■...:) w i r: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject beginning: thence North 10 rods; thence East r I known as 12320 M 89, Plainwell, Ml 49080 The ACCORDING TO PLAT ON FILE IN THE (» J GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in I A .« « 4 West 161.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly Attention homeowner: If you are a military service ■ 9 J MOORE The redemption period shall be 6 months from the who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure February, 2024 at 11 :30 A.M., this Court I I Highway M-89. thence North 0 degrees 33 minutes one-quarter; thence North 54 rods for place of of 44 THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE VILLAGE OF ORANGEVILLE, the above-entitled matter, and on the Sth day » I Bellevue, Ml 49021-9602 period. fail to do so that shall constitute a default in I 1/4 line as measured along said Northerly line of Common street address (if any): 10304 Huff Rd, the borrower will be held responsible to the person ARMINA PIKE, c to the place of beginning. comer of the West one-half of said Northeast SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and i; 44 minutes 30 seconds West 265.93 feet to a point 22 IN THE ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE. eui'rai‘r; -! <' jyijiaaiEE and 2/100 chains; thence South 24 and 92/100 chains for damaging the property during the redemption described property. If the Defendants, u 1969.86 feet and a chord bearing North 58 degrees Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, below to assert any interest in the above xX 4 - :v,.A.. ' • . ............... *3 thence North 24 and 92/100 chains: thence West 16 described as commencing at the Southwest at least 3 days prior Io the hearing date noted i f 4 on the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT PARCEL 08-11-017-247-00 1 7 West, running thence East 16 and 2/100 chains, mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder I ■3 Northwesterly along said Northerly line 266.12 feet referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under BEGINNING. I Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Range of Section 24. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, LOT 22. THENCE EAST TO PLACE OF .. . feet to the Northerly line of Highway M-89; thence STATE OF MICHIGAN: COMMENCING OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF I I J...1VO1 e Northeast 1/4 (recorded as Southeast 1/4) of the responsible to the person who buys the property at the i -I' feet; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East 298.74 extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above TO A LINE DUE WEST TO THE'' *4 *• Commencing at the Southwest comer of the A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter I 1 III thence East 530 feet along the North line of said ORANGEVILLE. COUNTY OF BARRY, CORNER OF LOT 14. THENCE NORTH 4 thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes East 226. which is 915.00 feet Easterly of said North and South MOORE > . /■ ' eiitv case, it is ordered that Defendants, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, ’St* r H Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, Based on the pleadings filed in the above * s r THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD 1 rt in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Commencing at the Northwest corner, property; thence South 240 feet on a line with the ARMINA PIKE. X Servicing Agreement Dated as of December 12004, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes TO: ESTATE OF SADIE L PIKE, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and I Mortgage Securities Inc, Asset Backed Pass-Through MOORE (269) 948-29' •II Attorney for Plaintiff________________________ I Company Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Deutsche Bank ARMINA PIKE Hastings, Michigan 49058 :'’a **. 1 r ' Mortgage Mortgage THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD 202 South Broadway ic« It '5 Mortgagee; Ameriquest Mortgagee; SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and Tripp. Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys al Law 4 Original Original as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 1 North. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY «?• -*-x 5 J ROOTS Defendants.________________________ Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) J f unmarried as: A parcel of land in Section 31, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, being more particularly described THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE Unknown Heirs of Sadie L. Pike, * I' s Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law vs. ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, and the ' Vwhi 1 4^ David H. Tripp (P29290) » is k STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO: 24-791-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH ! f <A V mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title > «4- PM, on January 23. 2025. The amount due on the MONTEITH H. K )■ 4 ' check at the place of holding the drcuft court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on January Oak. Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top ' % A - for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the -«*I • • mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s 16, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be • t . ''’.''.v them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder MARIAN LEE. ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, DEBORAH ft « f Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut. 4 •! SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE ■ BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7 Thursday, January 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER f �1 SPORTS 8 Thursday, January 2, 2025 z J-l 1 r THE HASTINGS BANNER i-r * www.HasHngsBanner com ' -1 I J TK renames duals in honor of coach Lehman J r » I V f e I Brett Bremer Sports Editor p -4 f I i • t r The annual December TK duals are now the Tom Lehman Memorial Invi tational. Lehman, who led the TK wrestling program from 1972 to 2009 and is 12th on the MHSAA all-time list of coaching dual meet wins with an overall record of 710-234-7, passed away in September. “Coach had a way oftreating everyone with respect and dignity,”TK announcer Craig Stolsonburg said in a statement following the day’s first round of duals. We know that if coach was here he would he would be sitting in that chair or in the first row of the bleachers catching up with former wrestlers and students. Coach Lehman's kindness, caring nature and ability to love everyone made him a tnie once-in-a-lifetime icon of the TK community. We are honored to name this invitational after coach Tom Lehman. Lehman’s teams won 19 conference titles, 13 district titles, nine regional championships and the 1996 MHSAA Division 3 Slate Championship, and he was honored with many coach of the year and hal I of fame accolades over the years while also earning the chance to coach national and international squads. The Trojans displayed a “Home of Tom Lehman” sign for the wrestling room and competed throughout the day of duals. It was a tough day of dual. The TK team was downed in its first three duals of the day 56-18 by Grand * t * 4 & .1 .^1 r I ’ 'i J & « 4 * k 14* ♦- *• t. »; <1^ ff J •« / 9 I* ,\ All IB I r V » ) V u> 4 r ft ! •4<'' I X # u ■ kU F J z_ t > 1 J w. >> ■I • 4A ,S .I i Tl w* J II. •r & ? rtr* J Thornapple Kellogg's Aiden Foy works to turn Rockford’s Brody Willner during their 138-pound bout at TK's Tom Lehman Memorial Invitational Saturday Photo by Brett Bremer I i 4 Thornapple Kellogg heavyweight Abram Dutcher looks for an opening in his dual with Rockford’s Alex Stewart Saturday al the Tom Lehman Memorial Invitational in Middleville. I i 0* r ✓ I - s * I it » •« 0 > p ,0 I’. I I 4 « t K • *1 Jackets, the Trojan team got pins from Christien Miller at 113 pounds, Blake Bossenberger at 165 and Jayce Curtis at 190 pounds. Jackson Smith added a 9-8 win against Greenville’s Jaxson Croy in the 175-pound bout. A pin by Smith w'as the lone win for TK in the dual with Grand Ledge to start the day other than forfeit wins by Tanner I } Photo by Brett Bremer Ledge, 52-28 against Rockford and Greenville took a 55-21 win over the Trojans. TK closed out its tournament with duals against Springport and Grant. Rockford’s program is ranked seventh in the stale in Division 1 and Greenville entered the holiday break ranked sixth in the state in Division 2. In that dual with the Greenville Yellow I ;*4 TA’ Buxton and Miller. Aiden Foy got TK off to a solid start in the dual with Rockford scoring a 15-0 technical fall in hiad 38-poundbout. Grif fin Grummet added a 16-0 technical fall in his 150-pound match. Bossenberger had a quick pin in thedual with the Rams. Miller at 113 pounds and Diego Rodas at 126 had first period pins too. * « * , *1 Cui*'"- I I iff !*• J - ♦* J , .18 * V «»• I! < ■ti ^4 Vli J' n • I 1' 4 J, •J 1* 3r> . > r-’' ►**' I* t » * t M' 4 ♦ 3 < > t A .4 t ;• i r • ’Jk l • ****** • 1* • • *J . ■ • i • DK team in top half of Ionia tournament standings Brett Bremer Sports Editor wight classes there are usually some of the toughest ones in the state. He put a lot of extra work in this summer in the weight room and just practicing. He had a pretty good football season and he's following it up with a good sophomore season wrestling. Delton Kellogg had Mason Ferris third at 190 pounds and Joseph McCoy third at 138 pounds. Alec Sinkler earned a fourth-place finish competing in the 138-pound weight class along with his teammate Stampfler. The DK team also had wins on the day from Evan Stampfler, TJ Wright, Lane Steele, Austyn Lipscomb and Isaac Ferris. Coach Phillips said Ayden Jones wrestled well too. “The competition was a step up from what we’re used to seeing recently, coach Phillips said. “We had some very good performances against very high quality kids.” Portland won the day’s team cham pionship with 302.5 points ahead of Zeeland East 288, St. Johns 230, Delton Kellogg 146, East Lansing 98.5, Ionia 91, Lansing Eastern 68.5, Ovid-Elsie 58 and Owosso 44. Portland had five individual champi- All 11 Delton Kellogg wrestlers fin ished among the top six at their weight class, and five finished in the top four, as the varsity team was fourth Friday Dec. 27, at Ionia’s Mike Adamson Invitatippal Mendan Phillips and Gauge Stampfler both scored runner-up finishes for the Panthers. Stampfler took a technical fall and two pins in his first three matches to earn a spot in the first-place match against East Lansing’s Kingston Laurain. Laurain took a 5-4 w in in a sudden victory over time period to push his record to 21-1 on the season. Stampfler is now 6-1 on the season. Phillips ran his record to 16-2 while finishing second in the 157-pound weight class. He scored three quick pins and a seven-point decision in his four matches to open the day before facing Zeeland East’s Caden Arendsen in the flight championship. Arendsen pinned Phillips to close out the day. Phillips is now 16-2 overall this season. “He is only a sophomore wrestling 157,” coach Phillips said. “157 is is a really tough weight class. Those middle ^5 1 ons on the day in Isaac Kramer at 138 pounds, Landon Guilford at 165, Brad Meyers at 175, Gunnar Williams qt 190 and Barrett Spitzley at 215 pounds. Port land got runner-up finishes from Griffin Opperman at 150 pounds, Grady Lanz at 106, Branlun Simon at 113 and Landon Lanz at 120. Coach Phillips thought his young guys really benefited from the competition. Everyone wrestled five matches at the tournament and he said everyone battled all day. Evan Stampfler, Jones, Steele, McCoy, and Mason Fenis are all fresh men and Sinkler is a sophomore in his first high school wrestling season. “The quality competition made us bet ter as as team and helped some of those freshmen to step right up and realize they can do this too. A lot of times they are kind of like not sure if I can do this, it they’re good enough or tough enough. They proved they’re right there,” coach Phillips said. The Panthers head to Homer for a tour nament Jan. 4 and then will get back into the Southwestern Athletic Conference action at Lawton Jan. 8. Saxon ladies on top at end of Mat Cat Invitational Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ wrestling team took the championship Friday at Montague’s annual Lady Mat Cat In vitational. Hastingsjunior Dezarae Mathis ran her record to 10-1 with a runner-up finish in the 120-pound weight class. She was one of eight Hastings girls to place in the top six in their weight class Friday. Mathis pinned Hart’s Calyn Eisenlohr and East Kentwood’s Anari Roberts before scoring an 11-1 major decision over Pine River’s Krystin Nelson in the semifinals. Her first loss of the season came in the championship match against Grand Haven’s Gracey Barry who pinned her late in the first period. Bany^ was the state runner-up at 115-pounds a year ago. The Saxons outscored the second-place Grand Haven team 159.5 to 126.5 at the topofthe standings. Whittemore-Prescott was third with 119 points ahead of Pine River 103, Standish-Sterling 89.5, West Ottawa 89, Romeo 87.5, Plainwell 82, Thomapple Kellogg 78 and Olivet 69. There were wrestlers from 58 different schools competing at the meet. Jordan Milanowski placed fourth place finish for Hastings in the 140-pound weight class and teammate Sydney Pat terson was sixth at 145 pounds. Hastings had Morgan Casselman and Autumn Miller place second and third re spectively in the 110/115 B weight class and Chloe Aicken was the runner-up in the 170-pound B class. Petra Foster was fourth in the 140/145 B weight class and Liliana Fox was fifth in the 120/125 B division. Aicken pinned her first two opponents beforeTalling to West Ottawa’s Braelyn Sharda in her championship match in the 170 B division. Casselman had three quick pins before falling to Fruitport’s Bailey Gamer in their 110/115 B final. Raini Braska had the top finish for the Thomapple Kellogg team placing third in the 115-pound weight clasi She took a pair of pins before being*ested by Whitehall's Kassie Sapp in the semi finals. Braska bounced back for a 4-1 win over Whittemore-Prescott's Gracie Murphy in a sudden victory period in the match for third. The Trojan team had Emma Gibson fourth at 135 pounds, Rylee Alberts fourth at 145 pounds, Peyton Wilkerson sixth at 100 pounds, and Addisyn Bar ringer sixth in the 130/135 B division. The Saxon girls are scheduled to re turn to action Jan. 10 at the Fowlerville Galdiatrix. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VlEV^r Group Your Community Connection ■ • % « rv- Some top teams take wins over Lakewood wrestlers 1 •’’y -X *1 lie ifl I J 1 I 5 • I • .V I -»r I 4 4 V*‘ \M '■ - i * * .^4 ■p f I M u w i '•* »« Vu I ■ 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor *xii « ' • V’' J The Lakewood varsity wrestling team battled to a 1-3 day at Grand ville’s Marge and Tate Invitational. The three losses were to the DI hosts, a Whitehall team ranked sec ond in the state in Division 3 and a Cedar Springs team ranked ninth in the state in Division 2 Lakewood fell 40-29 to Grand ville, bested Tri County 57-21, fell 36-33 to Cedar Springs and fell 4624 to Whitehall. The dual with Cedar Springs came down to the final bout of the 14, with Cedar Springs returning state medalist Luke Egan managing to pin Lakewood’s Bryce Goodemoot at the close of the second period. Things were back and forth in the dual to that point with Lakewood getting a technical fall win from Bryson Boucher at 157 pounds, a wild 13-12 win from Owen Prowdley at 190, and a major decision from Hoel Simon at 215 pounds. Lake wood added a forfeit win by Jacob Everett at 285 pounds and a pin from Dakota Harmer to hold a 24-15 lead with six weight classes to go. Cedar Springs bumped in front 3024 with a technical fall, a major de cision and a pin at 113,120 and 126. Vincent Stamm pinned Ce dar Springs' Blake Falan in the 132-pound bout to even the score board and then Kade Boucher put the Vikings in front in the penultimate match with a 12-9 win over Gavin Bravata. Bryson Boucher, Prowdley, Ev erett, Stephen Aldrich and Kade Boucher had pins for Lakewood in the win over Tri County with Lydon Rogers, Simon and Stamm adding technical falls. Austin Rohrbacher and Dakota Harmer had forfeit wins for the Lakewood team. Bryson Boucher, Everett and Rogers all had pins in the dual with Whitehall for Lakew'ood, and Kade Boucher and Stamm added decisions. In one of the top matches of the day, Whitehall’s Wyatt Jenkins man aged to pull out a 2-0 win over Lake wood’ Joel Simon. Simon placed third in Division 3 at 215 pounds at the state finals last season and Jenkins was eighth at 175 pounds. Jenkins managed a reversal in the second period for the only two points of their 285-pound bout and then rode Simon through the third period. *51^ s •>» • I ♦ . • s * M « 4 HMM .U..K K.v r 1< w < »* 4 ir> I, T- J X *• -4 .•wk 4^^ i'.'l « r M *- V... A IM**. 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I * I S' w i » >* I 4 r S b ■e.•\ v‘ J t X « I I* If 1, •> ? .44 '.-h: V VI I, il .I 1S s*' , •I »% I f II I,I 'f H I kft. *'» ’1 t I 4 J’ W 4 » u af. ?» <> I i. s T \ _ IC �•l Thursday, January 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I* 9 s zc I it: •" !!■» ■ 11 f ALL-BARRY COUNTY f s iJA. I r - W >1H Pair of state medalists among county’s best at pool I •l Brett Bremer I I Sports Editor * uQ* A 4 I I The state finalists from the Delton 3J Kellogg/Hastings and Grand Rapids Ga » 'L » tor varsity girls’ swimming and diving j; I JJBCl <I teams were the last to still be competing from the area to compete during the 2024 tooil fail season. I ri ; A trio of divers, all members of the bA 1 Hastings Community Diving Club, T Jib Il Tf <.l£l’tlib competed in state finals in late Novem ber with Delton’s Aubrey Yarger captur 'isoJHH -TJiqfi'3 'I ing a Division 2 State Championship. The Delton Kellogg/Hastings and i ; Grand Rapids Gator teams continued to T,‘ t . fW try and grow their ranks. The Gators, a ( ’’TS co-op made up of Thomapple Kellogg, . HTO 'X Hopkins, West Michigan Aviation Acad ’ M38 ■u emy and Grand Rapids West Catholic, '^,1 i ’<p got to spend some practice hours in the I 'AC renovated Thomapple Kellogg High School pool this season. That Gator team was led by new head L? coach Jeff Saltzgaber. The Gators swam their way to a fifth ' h. place finish at the OK Rainbow Tier II J. V ) Conference Championship at the end ''•T of the season. The Delton Kellogg/ J' I *I Hastings girls placed eighth at the South western and Central Michigan Swim ' Tta. ‘-f Conference Championship. Here are the 2024 All-Barry County /l3b Girls’ Swimming and Diving First and *> Second teams. U.lh All-Barry County V«I4 •m' fSte; Girls’ Swimming & Diving First Team Mia Bergman, Grand Rapids Gators: A top sprinter for the Grand Rapids 3,1 S Gator team She reached the B Final in Ji zTkni^u both of her races at the conference meet in Hastings at the end of the season. Bergman placed 13th in the 100-yard freestyle with a personal best time of 1 H. J r; minute 7.02 seconds. She was 14th over all in the 50-yard freestyle after having set a personal best of 29.35 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle preliminaries. ‘./I i'H Abigail Dumond, Grand Rapids <D ; / Gators: Dumond capped off her senior .■ »»S I season with her third appearance in the i (‘Ttei' • J .C2 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 •* • ' : 1 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals. She placed 23rd in the diving competition at I the DI Finals. -M.C Dumond placed third at the OK Rain bow Tier 11 Conference Championship I . .-.L-. behind a pair of fellow state finalists. Petra Foster, Delton Kellogg/Hast ings: A sophomore, Foster turned in her fastest 500-yard freestyle yet at the 2024 SCC Championship. She placed 15th in the race with a time of 6:45.09. She was also 20th in the 200-yard .. freestyle at the conference meet. She •r ' had a top time of 2:31.55 in that race UfJ during a late season dual with Battle Creek Central. Naomi Grummet, Delton Kellogg/ I)''’ Hastings: A top distance racer and a ri * t. <121 team captain for her team as a senior this ■r-C. fall. Grummet was 24th in the 200-yard freestyle at the SCC Championship and 19th in the 500-yard freestyle. r Grummet had a top time of2:52.47 in J.-; the 200 freestyle this season and 8:05.67 r in the 500 freestyle. Malia Hamby, Grand Rapids Gators: Hamby capped off her senior season by putting together her fastest 100-yard but ILU' terfly and her fastest 200-yard individual . I . . . J’ medley races at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Championship. Hamby turned in a time of 1:19.38 in that 100-yard butterfly that put her 4 J‘ in 11th in that face and she was 14th in r U T . ’ ) Mfci the 200-yard IM with a time of 2:53.99. : )3bf ' <■ ■ Hamby also had a personal best 50z fir' yard freestyle time of 29.65 early in the season, Aubrey Hawks, Grand Rapids Gators: I A senior. Hawks had a pair of top ten -♦ X ®’ I f finishes in the distance races at the OK Rainbow Tier 11 Conference Champi ' 'J' onship at the end of the season. A time z I of 6:19.48 in the 500-yard freestyle put i< '. • Sb ii* her in tenth in that race. She was ninth <4 K I in the 200-yard freestyle with a season best time of 2:17.46. ft She put together a personal best 5001’ ' 4-#*yard freestyle time of 6:14.92 earlier in "^1J < the season. 11 I McKenna Hawks, Grand Rapids Ga 4 •f tors: A freshman, Hawks placed ninth in I the 100-yard breaststroke and tenth in the 100-yard freestyle at the OK RainbowTier J 7; 11 Conference Championship in Novem ber with personal best times in each race. Hawks finished the 100 breaststroke in 1:23.00 at the conference meet and ,d A the 100-yard freestyle in 1:03.83. She z 4 •s had a top time of 30.01 in the 50-yard yJ^'^ 't ri freestyle early in the season too. ;!Hd‘ ' Annabelle Kuck Delton Kellogg/ ..S'?’ mrtF.. Hastings: A freshman who was instantly i 465 one of her team’s top performers. Kuck Jf placed seventh in the 100-yard butterfly , FALL 2024 . tocK' Kurt Sdiaaf no ♦1 l I > I “T' h« P * s > i Jflt-' I * 4» J 4 I ■- .9'(: ri » ’ I • - r I 1 1 1”^ 1 I I Aubrey Hawks I I ri i-T 'w I L 1 ; I 1 •. / ’ I 1 i • U“<J J J J_j • Z te . • I I % I, •. f i 1 1> •I 1 4 I z (J. 1 ■i i i I l ^[J'l I * ■. A -•«. ♦ ► J ! - JK Z-- w i I I I II ’I) i c ,-f I I I * 11 4 A* . ' u J* /■■ri - t t 4 s 1 »I i .': . I * , 1 uH /« i t .,1 i ' $ '1 J k ri t r' I I *u v: « • "J Uvl H >u. n n ' *ill.* n* - ) AJ! ' t. « I iI ’"iPj ^StOf ' .ttife 9: ;<>• ri K j\i} Ji’f/’J - - iifc ' -«■? 11 -k I '. t. , F I '* I. "' • r •f e •t ! •’ I t I ft t L’ ;;Caj 9 4 I 'I I I I ■ ■ t. 1/1 >AS » ;r ni I \ f I I I I ' I ‘ »< J > i I f I I J J r f ' ! wJ M) I r i < ; * I J 1 I » F’i G • ‘ .^I’i "iQ . 'JKj'J '■J®’ K .? ’ Li T J? I ■ r V t r I f > t I . . .-'tC. > ■hU I-'•■ '. D. H 5* • A ' f k -jr' . *► 1 /1 iCJl" ' • ■■ I <, ■' r t k 1 r f.iiT.r » 1 ' ’M •. hr* P I » r a I . ! •* Trrr «AX^ V Z/U» > £ I f •JI. V* 'frt. ' r I t i J z i ir jjl* “r*— t >4 • w*- ■ J ft— • 1— ' A . *1. T* 1 I I I r* 1 Z I J •» i £/■ .4 1 l b I - * J 1 I J ' I fI f I V I ; .4 J I Ir < •p t ! / I *• 1 ■ . i ->* M. s II r 4 I • -s I"* I* z h* .X Si -» •M kF s’! /f! ‘ r I I 1 • I I r I* I f r t’v A p’ I J I. ri 4 f . =1- F I £ •?. 1 ► t • ? •,1’ : 1*^ I •T i 6- r .4 ■ I -£lim X !4 I I I I » J* a? < J < * > •X s .* d A .4 5., • * ;. •.y * .r this season. Her top finish came in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:33.65 that put her in 15th place. Kassidy Peake, Delton Kellogg/ Hastings: A freshman competing in breaststroke and freestyle races this fall, Peake scored a personal best time of 1:41.23 in the 100-yard breaststroke at the see ehampionship. That time put her in 26th in the event. She had a top 50-yard freestyle time of 343.68 this season, a top 100-yard freestyle time of 1:18.95 and a top 200yard freestyle time of 2:58.67. Amelia Price, Delton Kellogg/Hastings: Amelia price - senior. She did a wonderful job. Swimming limited and a heart of gold did whatever. Learned butterfly and breaststroke to swim IM and butterfly in conference meet. Some courage Esther Saurina, Delton Kellogg/ Hastings: A senior captain for the DK/ Hastings team this fall, Saurina was 19th in the prelim’s of the 200-yard individ ual medley at the SCC Championship in November with a personal best time of3:26.93. she also had a personal best time at the conference meet of 1:40.91 in the 100yard breaststroke and led off a 200-yard freestyle relay team with a personal best 50-yard time of 33.22. Leah Schumacher, Grand Rapids Gators: Schumacher swam her fastest 100-yard breaststroke ever at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Champi onship turning in a time of 1:38.85 in the prelim’s. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 30,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jesse Carver, SP and Stacey Nowack, single person Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust Date of Mortgage: July 24, 2007 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 6, 2007 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $149,240.81 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 8, Pleasant Valley Plat according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 13 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 1733 S Patterson Rd. Wayland, Ml 49348-9329 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: January 2,2025 Trott Law, RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1549018 (01-02)(01-23) 9 - 1 4 r 441 < 1 X » i *> A 4e * a Aubrey Yarger She was 30th in the prelim’s of the 50-yard freestyle with a personal best time of32.93 at the conference meettoo. Jayda Villareal, Delton Kellogg/Hastings: A freshman, Villareal had one of her top days at a late-season meet against Otsego where she finished the 50-yard freestyle in 33.99 and the 500-yard freestyle in 7L45.46 both personal best times. She also swam the backstroke for the DK/Hastings team this fall and had a time of 1:31.96 in the 100-yard race to finish 22nd in the prelim’s of the event at the see ehampionship. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO.24- 790 -CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON.VICKYL.ALSPAUGH WILLIAM AND CHRISTINE MOSHER, Plaintiffs, vs. LINDA R SIMMONS, THOMAS J. MARRIOT, BETTY G. MARRIOT, MICHAEL T. MARRIOT. DAWN J. MARRIOT, JOSEPH E. MARRIOT. CONSUELO A. MARRIOT. ROBERT J.WIRSING, MARGARETA. WIRSING Defendants.___________________________ Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff_____________________ Based on the pleadings filed in the above-entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 74 LINE OF SECTION 32, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT SOUTH 89°04'32’’ EAST 2246.22 FEET FROM THE WEST POST OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89'^04'32" EAST ALONG SAIDH LINE 175.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°07’02’’WEST. 350.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89W32’WEST. 175.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00‘'07’02" EAST, 350.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL #08-01-032-003-00 at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted below to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants. LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING. fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above-entitled matter, and on the Sth day of February, 2024 at 11 :00 A.M., this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A, WIRSING, may have in and to the above-described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their repres^tatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 Drafted by: Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 I Q:\DHT Client Fles\Mosher, William and Christine\Order to Answer.docx ♦ ♦ ■ / • 4’' ' 4”' / <• > lObAiii^Kik ‘ -— - V I at the SCC Championship and set her PR in the prelim’s with a time of 1:08.96. Kuck had a personal best time of28.07 in the 50-yard freestyle and 1:07.06 in the 100-yard freestyle this season, and she also worked to score as a diver for the DK/Hastings team. Lilly Randall, Delton Kellogg/Hast ings: The top scorer forthe DK/Hastings team as a freshman at the SCC Cham pionship, Randall was eighth in the 50yard freestyle and tenth in the 100-yard freestyle to close out the season. She set her 50 freestyle personal best at 26.85 and her 100 free personal best at 1:00.26. Randall also had a top time of 2:38.87 in the 200-yard individual medley this fall. Jenna Robinett, Grand Rapids Gators: A junior, she swam her fastest 200-yard individual medley yet at the OK Rainbow Tier 11 Conference Championship this fall. She had a time of3:08.54 in the pre lims and then swam to a 16th-place finish. Robinett also had her top 100-yard freestyle time this fall at 1:18.80 in early September and her top 50-yard freestyle time and 100-yard backstroke times this season too. Jolee Schumacher, Grand Rapids Gators: Schumacher, a senior, was the Gator team’s leader in the 100-yard backstroke at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Championship with a time of 1:24.70 and a 15th-place finish. She also had a couple personal best freestyle performances including a time of 1:07.97in theprelim’softhe 100-yard freestyle. Lydia S^gel, Grand Rapids Gators: A sophomore who is now a two-time state finalist in diving. She earned her first state medal at the MHSAA Division 1 Lower Peninsula Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals where she placed fourth with an 11-dive score of 375.20. Slagel was the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Champion this fall to with an 11 -dive score of 378.70 and was a re gional champion with a score of391.80 at the DI regional in Zeeland in November. Aubrey Yarger, Delton Kellogg/Hast ings: The MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls’ Swimming and Diving champion in the diving competition as a freshman this fall, Yarger took a Southwestern and Central Michigan Conference Championship and was a regional runner-up before capturing her state championship at Oakland Univer sity in November, Yargerput together an 11-dive scoreof 367.30 points at the state finals, besting her closest competitor, East Lansing senior Bronwyn Minnick, by 1.9 points. Minnick had beat out Yarger by about 24 points for a regional championship ear lier in the season. Yarger had a score of 371.45 points at that regional. She won the see Championship with a score of 398.85 points in early November. All-Barry County Girls’ Swimming & Diving Second Team Kaya Bender, Grand Rapids Gators: A number three diver for her team who would have been number one on a num ber of teafts across the state. Bender capped her senior season with a 28thplace finish at regionals in November. Bender placed seventh at the OK Rain bow Tier 11 Conference Championship with an 11 -dive score of 261.30 points. That was just off a personal best score. She had a top six-dive tally this season of 173.15 points. Ella Jongmans, Delton Kellogg/ Hastings: A team captain for the DK/ Hastings team that battled injury during the season. She competed in backstroke, butterfly and freestyle races forherteam. She had a top 100-yard freestyle lime of 1:29.86, a top 100-yard backstroke time of 1:45.06 and top 100-yard butterfly time of 2:10.89. Jongmans competed on a couple of relay teams for the DK/Hastings team at the SCC Championship. Eloise Nichols, Grand Rapids Gators: Nichols swam personal best times in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard breaststroke at the OK Rain bow Tier II Conference Championship ♦F 1 b' / I r 4 �tf 10 fs Thursday, January 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER A 1- I ■ www.HastingsBanner.com > f Goals finally accomplished in 2024 A"*?** 1 I . '-I I I r I f R I 11 kl « R I I N 1 ! B I I »I i J I I I I I I I k II t I I 1 k I I I I I f r I I » i I I I ' , I I I I i I J I 1 r I I i I I I I k I 1 I II 'I I I li I I I I i i I I I I I i ! i I I I 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Finally! There were a lot of reasons to go “fi nally!" during the 2024 Barry County Sports year. Some of the reasons were big, like the Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team, a powerhouse on the west side of the state over the years, finally winning its first regional championship. Some of the reasons were more per sonal, like Thomapple Kellogg senior volleyball setter Kylee Hoebeke’s com bination ofjoy and reliefat finally getting a win over Wayland three-sport star Har mony Laker “because Harmony Laker has never lost to TK in her whole life. And we wanted to beat her, in anything.” Finally. Thornapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draaisma finally decided to try and be a distance runner. Hastings sophomore Lilly Randall finally recovered from an injury to rejoin the Hastings varsity girls’ cross country team in the fall. Thomap ple Kellogg senior distance runner Ava Crews finally got her first cross country state medal in four tries at MIS. Trojan senior golfer Ailana Leos final ly got her first slate medal. Lakewood’s varsity wrestling team finally got Barry County back to the state finals for the first time since 2017. Starting with the 2024-25 season there is finally a girls’ team state championship to be won in wrestling - and while they won’t be the favorites expect the Saxons to be in the hunt. Everything finally came together for the Maple Valley varsity baseball team in the late innings and the Lions had a magical run to the MHSAA Division 4 State Semifinals at Michigan State University. After thumping Athens and Mendon for a district title, the Lions took one-run victories over Concord and Adrian Lenawee Christian to win a regional championship and then rallied for a two-run win over Hackett Catholic Prep in the state quarterfinals. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team finally beat Saugatuck by one in the MHSAA Division 3 Dis trict Finals, in the last second, on the Trailblazers home floor, after falling by an average of 22 points in their two Southwestern Athletic Conference Cen tral Division meetings last season. The renovations at the Thomapple Kellogg High School were finally com pleted, and that gave the members of the Thomapple Kellogg, West Michi gan Aviation Academy, West Catholic, Hopkins girls’ swimming and diving co-op the chance to practice in the pool in Middleville occasionally. Finally. The divers from the squad still had to head to Hastings for practice where they meshed with the Delton Kellogg/ Hastings student athletes and the Hast ings Community Diving Club to create something really special. Delton freshman Aubrey Yarger final ly got to compete on the varsity level after years ofcompeting in club events and she finished right where she planned to - on top of the state medal stand. Yarger was the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls’Swimming and Diving champion in the diving competition at Oakland University in November. Her HCDC partner, Grand Rapids Gator (the TK co-op) sophomore Lydia Slagel, earned her first state medal too with a fourth place finish in the diving competition at the D2 Finals in Holland in November where she was joined by senior teammate Abigail Dumond - a three-time state qualifier herself. It all started in the Community Ed ucation and Recreation Center pool in Hastings. “They’re both really amazing,” said HCDC assistant coach Francesca Pileci after a practice in between regionals and the state finals. “They’re two super kids who work really harff They were doing big dives way before other kids were. They were so tiny that they could hardly bounce the board.” “Yeah, we had to change our approach es just so we could,” Slagel said. Exactly, we changed their approaches, but we are so proud of them. They deserve everything,” Pileci said. Pileci coached Slagel and Dumond in Holland at the finals while HCDC head coach Todd Bates was with Yarger at the finals at Oakland. Yarger won with a final score of367,30 points, which was just 1.9 ahead of her nearest competitor. It is insane. I don’t even know how to explain it,” Yarger said of being a state champion. “Like, so much stuff went down and it’s just so exciting.” ”I was in the lead after the first eight, and then it got to the first dive Saturday and she was like ten points ahead of me, and I was like oh, crap. That’s it. I’m dead meat. Then we got to the last dive and my name was at the top of the leaderboard, and I was like holy crap, I just won state.” Barry County student-athletes were chasing state championships all through 2024. Hastings bumped its wrestling pro gram up to Division I in hopes of a better shot at getting to the state finals and captured its program’s first DI district title, after having Jackson Northwest steal away the crown of top team in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference back from the Saxons at the end of the reg ular season. The 2024-25 season starts with the Saxons looking to climb back on top of the 1-8 and already among the teams ranked in the top ten in the state in Division 1. The 2023-24 season saw the Saxons have Keegan Sutfin and Isaac Fiddle earn medals for top eighth finishes at the MH SAA Individual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field the first weekend of March. For Friddle, it was his third all-state medal in three varsity wrestling seasons, Friddle was eighth at 215 pounds in Division 1 and Sutfin fifth at 144 pounds. The medal stand at the finals was filled with area wrestlers. The top finish came from Lakewood senior Jonathan Krebs who won his way to a runner-up finish in Division 3’s 144-pound weight class. The Viking team also had Joel Simon fourth at 215 pounds and Vincent Stamm seventh at 120. Delton Kellogg put Gauge Stampfler at 132 pounds and Mitchell Swift at 285 pounds in fifth place in the Division 4 competition, and both guys are back looking to finish higher up on the medal stand this winter, Hastings had a pair of girls on the state medal stand at Ford Field too. Dezarae Mathis placed fourth in her 120-pound weight class and Naomi Grummet was eighth at 155 pounds. Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Lakewood, Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley all had others who were state qualifiers in wrestling last season. Lakewood’s wrestling team was the first one from the county to earn a spot in the team state finals since 2017. The Vikings upended rival Portland in dis tricts and then ran through their regional to get to the state quarterfinals in Kalam azoo - where the seeding process put the Vikings as the eighth seed. That meant Lakewood had to take on powerhouse Dundee in the opening round ofthe finals and it was a match-up the Vikings (or any other D3 team in the state) couldn’t overcome. The same weekend the wrestlers were competingatthe Individual State Finals, the top cheer teams in the state were gath ered in Mount Pleasant for the state finals hosted by Central Michigan University. That group included Lakewood which placed eighth in Division 3 and the Thor napple Kellogg team that placed sixth in Division 2. Lakewood had to share the 2023-24 Capital Area Activities Conference Championship with Portland, but then beat out the Raiders to win a district championship and nailed round three at regionals to beat out Portland and pass Paw Paw for the program’s first regional title. The girls before this. These 28 teams before this. They paved this path, and they are just as much the reason for this as this team is,” Lakewood head coach Kim €4 • PLAN YOUR NEXT QUILT: Grads, Weddings, Showers, Birthdays & More »« A* I • New Cotton Collections • Flannel Prints & Solids • iPide Goods -108" Quilt Backs QUESTIONS: ASK US... k 218 E. State St., Hastings • Mat' f .u k M. 945-9673 OPEN; Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm II J I ? •V A Hubt Cleaners Pickup Station Martin said after the emotional victory. Thomapple Kellogg was in a battle with Cedar Springs all season long, and couldn’t quite beat out the Red Hawks in the postseason. TK was one spot behind Plainwell al districts and then one spot behind the Cedar Springs girls are regionals to finish as the runner-up both limes. The TK coach was okay with her girls saving their best for last though. “We always peak at districts or at regionals and then we come and get swallowed up in this big arena and swallowed up by these big huge teams and whatever. They didn’t do that,” TK head coach Madelynn Lula said after the D2 Finals. “They went out there and they peaked at the state finals. They went out there and did exactly what I asked them to do. They did exactly what I asked them to do. They went out there and got the highest scores of the season.” The cheer season also included the Hastings girls winning their third consec utive Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship in 2024. The winter season also saw the Hast ings varsity girls’ bowling team qualify for the MHSAA Division 2 Girls’ Team Bowling Finals where the Saxons were 16th in qualifying and the Lakewood varsity boys’ bowling team qualify for the Division 3 Team Finals. The Viking squad placed eighth in qualifying to earn a spot in the match play bracket at the finals. The Saxon team also sent junior guys Hunter Pennington and Mason Lipsey to the MHSAA Division 2 Singles State Finals the following day along with se nior Ally Herder from the girls’ team. The Lakewood boys’ team was led by senior Phillip Butler who qualified for the D3 Singles competition and placed seventh in qualifying to get into the match play tournament. Butler by the way also finally talliedhis first 300-game in league action this fall. When winter finally broke it was the area track and field teams filling the state finals with local athletes. And those athletes filled the medal stands.; Hastings freshman Bella Friddle did it on her own winning the slate champi onship at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals at Hamilton High School in June by clear ing the bar at 5 feet, 5 inches. Added to that she was eighth in the state in the long jump, and qualified for the finals in the pole vault but decided to save some energy for her other events. TK senior Lucas Van Meter finally found his stride. He set a school record for TK in the 800-meter run in winning the OK Gold Conference championship in the race and then improved his time further to I minute 55.98 seconds to finish as the state runner-up in the race at the D2 Finals. The TK girls’ team continued to be a powerhouse in the hurdles with junior Brooklyn Harmon setting her PRs in third-place finishes in both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter low hurdles. Sophomore teammate Mia Hilton was eighth in the 300 hurdles. Those two also teamed with sophomore Payton Gater and freshman Ellie Harmon to place sixth in the 4x400-meter relay at the end of the meet. Both TK 4x400-meter relay teams finished the day on the state medal stand as the boys’ foursome of seniors Jaxan Sias, Ethan Bonnema, Kyle VanHaitsma and Van Meter placed fourth in their finals race. Hastings, Lakewood and Thomapple Kellogg all had a handful of other state qualifiers in Division 2 at the track and field finals. At the D3 Finals, Delton Kellogg had a handful of competitors highlighted by senior Rhys Bedford who placed seventh in the 110-meter high hurdles. Maple Valley senior Evan Bran denburg earned medals in two events at the D4 State Finals with an eighth-place finish in the 200-meter dash and a thirdplace finish in the long jump. While those track and field finals were happening around the outskirts of the Grand Rapids area, the Maple Valley varsity baseball team was sweeping its way to an MHSAA Division 4 District Championship. The Lions turned out to be cardiac cats in the postseason. “We wrote down goals at the beginning of the year and this was one of them right here,” Lion sophomore Connor Milboum said of earning a trip to East Lansing for the final four. “At the begin ning of the year, we kind of figured there was a low hope of it, but now we got it. “This was the big one.” The Lions closed out a 29-8 season with a 5-1 loss to top ranked Beal City in the state semifinals at Michigan State. The senior pitcher Callan Hoefler and senior centerfielder Ayden Wilkes were named second team all-state in 'j y!i •js Division 4. ^■4 The Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter r.H r« said he is looking forward to what the Ihr.'/ enthusiasm for this state tournament ^n^trnt/nS run means for the high school program rW| * < in the future. “The impact of this seniorclass is hard totell. We will measure thisin three, four, five years when we see our numbers go up and kids excited about baseball at I f Maple Valley and all of that. They have * TTataag. iiii|^ no idea what they have accomplished, Ihdiihj|nto^3 and what they have done, and what that icdnEnY/bMp means. We will get the benefits of their nsfb 10 •il efforts for a long time now.” The spring season also saw Thomap -9 ple Kellogg senior Emma Schut earn 'ni5 ratet<-nBn 3i all-state honors in Division 2 on the girls’ ■ 'P J If) soccer field, Lakewood softball’s senior catcher Lily Federau earn first team all Ik ’■’”■?'ll stale in Division 2, and Hoebeke the TK L^,e=' /IT softball team’s senior shortstop earn hon -fioijrnc3qoi8no iL» orable mention all-state in Division 2. - nouf/ftTbrf Federau led the Lakewood team to a 4 'H fnntii (xx>7/’3jkJ share of the Capital Area Activities Con ference White Division championship in , ‘HQirtanoiqrnarioiiol 7"’ the spring of 2024. VlOS'lov All-state honors kept rolling in for J area athletes in the fall. Senior Isaac Friddle was named first team all-state 4 rt Lorr 'SJ5f^ KA as a defensive lineman for the Hastings tUr^ I [WjriGffM 'O* varsity football team. Lakewood senior Toil^ Abbigail Pickard earned all-state honors ( 3'4(1® for the third time with a spot on the all state first team in D2 for volleyball. ■U>dm lOiiQ ni nujst & Randall and Crews earned all-state ^3JibOfi 4 honors on the course at Michigan Inter ^3Jnl ras^^itz] JUllhlQI n ■jfb !£ national Speedway in Brooklyn at the nir^J end ofthe 2024 fall cross country season. i[02£:a Citejooif^oaollalhfpC’i Randall, who missed the spring track and field season with an injury and most of F the fall cross country season, returned for j|[tta£52 ) 28010 lUJl^ I* the Saxons in time to win the Interstate-8 nizno/EfJo Athletic Conference Championship for NBt/b'jbii K ' jj JfiiqTOjif bfifi 7/01E nf |fiy tnooos the second year in a row and then placed F' iG iwc:-" 20th at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula rijiG liiL. Division 2 State Finals in November to " •' '»n^rmvo>4 finifto ?jiol8i7iQ.l earn her second all-state medal in the 7ft} ot iifcos-^iBiaa M .isiiiltupwa 'jffiii-'HjMiiSroiJ .rxnn sport. Crews, a four-time state qualifier, secured her first all-state cross country nTnnc»7 erm medal by placing 26th at the finals. SK.. The area also sent Hastings senior ■■mmw..* s/ ♦ Brandon Simmons and TK senior Draa -EEiCP'^Tnc >rr|ha ^nornffsb' 'Ol; >*.tr-qi^^P*--T-^gi.i ",^ isma to the state finals. For Simmons f it was the culmination of four varsity ' K'S’ seasons of growth and improvement. ' ii lasfnr/w^sRi" ijoa For Draaisma, it was the follow up to a s7fC ?E7' niLfn^iLEiUWl 7 fiuiO3£S2 bna yaaSJain Iii»icu77jfc successful first track and field season in 11 idt the spring and an exciting first and last J2&tliE66J2i[! linnijxs n/kUiE-: LfnauEiCI 'afi®TO8-*mW3Ibo:) ■ T:i:/ 7i MJ varsity cross country seasons. Draaisma bk>0W> Isoa^/fbnino/^^rillxhwT: nr. and Crews both won individual OK Gold Wt brij|rj j^abb ton'r/jBot' >' Conference titles in the fall. iiobnsJ fnornodqwjggBlIMItoibO I Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon ■1 ; mu gnrqq$Tb iqa J c*e i d lefabc i >' Madden also kept dropping time through ^fW£}O922(X)09M4 gbUipollElinn JU ■; out the fall to quali fy for the cross country state finals in Division 3. The fall state finals events also includ w ed Thomapple Kellogg senior Leos at the 2 norardCr nlmnma^ MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 E-plotfaWM ' noBBoa ? IsrJ i; Girls’ Golf Finals for the second season -no'J 8£W /07-i in a row. Leos was the OK Gold Con > boE Isubi /lOflf c 73 ference’s individual champion and went 7fiT IS Ekofi sififeriJhs rb/J2 73filq on to place sixth at the state finals at The .lodoioO 3JBi ni jkbsaiyx' pi z Meadows in Allendale in late October. . r V* Joq? isdzmBQ s She shot a 78-82-160 to earn her spot bttod^bssi'b^ high atop the leaderboard. Ur^ E no 100 ^b382f»^« Leos just missed out on a state finals 3»fnoriqQ0 E tBi appearance as a sophomore falling in nr Kas ,»lsreMS3i JB fto/BlQ fiO0« a three-person playoff at regionals and 3^ 'lot then qualified for the state finals for the T*»s hm p J ,££0S ni louHfifi bb first time as a junior in 2023. maisBia .2oaJ ?5i« sonra The conference titles Leos, Draaisma aiHwiiiiEi -nO3 w E fU *niB3 and Crews won came in a new con Toi Tgnfifia Io ference as it was as year of change for ^T .33ncn3t‘ioJ the entirety of the OK Conference. TK :4 ,jLlodxJi -0 joined West Catholic, Northview, WyoLfiincLbnBlt ming, Wayland, Grand Rapids Union and j | , ■ briB .-Jp xjoixibaai 7/30 South Christian in an new rendition of the OK Gold Conference for most sports. The OK Conference how has separate football conferences and the TK team ' rWi > oaren^fwp competed in the OK Black Conference along with Grand Rapids Catholic Cen tral, Ottawa Hills, East Grand Rapids, rr nfiiis //3i« Holland Christian and Northview. [Jsd^ ‘jriJ The Trojans just missed the football 1022 mJ qnJ rrun playoffs, but Hastings made a return trip Rail nnTT^noefi to the state football postseason and won s a playoff game for the fifth season in a bnuonanTofb row knocking off Ionia in the first round .qO15dJ0|^ n ofthe Division 4 state tournament before ( r baom : mfibl losing out to a tough Portland team in . zsbn^ the district finals the following Friday. The Saxons string of Interstate-8 IQI Athletic Conference Championships on • •* OllffeuOTdiS 9 •* t ■ the football field was brought to an end at four as Harper Creek ran through an B undefeated 1-8 seasons that included a 32-0 shut out of the Saxons. 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In February of 2023, conversa tions started between the senior ser vices organization and the county about possibly building a new facil ity to replace its current headquar ters, which is old and in various states of disrepair. In February of last year, the COA worked to develop con struction designs and enter into a contract with a contractor, which is Vicksburg-based Frederick Construction. This week, those February mile- ... jditfjiMBM i»«vi wn 9 I » riLTr^‘—‘ OMV p V*' ' ( I t J iPaO 1 ♦4 11 ) ■ki) I ( BflPli11 - - - -- •a T r I ■■ > 1 1 i 1 « J f r"-X I f I I 1 ~****SSSE { « 1 ceoAMmof dtesatfwmtf «Mtepvmi»hi0 MsibMffd I wMB •** I 4 ni Tiooi minib sHJ 3£rtx' ’’vorts Bnnabnsi airfT •» This rendering shows what the dining room in i vRiT cnibinjB pnigA no noiasimmoO wan aril the new Commission on Aging Building may f look like. 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This incident remains under investigation.” Undersheriff Kevin Erb on Tuesday said there were no further updates on the reported shooting, adding the alleged incident was still an “active investigation.” BCSO officials were assisted in their efforts by Barry County Central Dispatch, Michigan State Police-Wayland Post, Johnstown Township Fire Department and LifeCare EMS. I 4 ** j I I * 4 •l z • '**-*10. .-1,^ 4^ Seniors Grant McArthur and Kylie Main are crowned the 2025 Delton Kellogg High School Duke and Duchess between the DKHS varsity girls' and boys’ basketball games against visiting Gobles Friday night in Delton. Photo by Brett Bremer IL iiiinmi 8’u’ti e?9fcfln , • i mm -»k I •»*« 110 110 110 J .f. Ell ¥ % <. .. I M*t 4 t M»w M tV *• Ci/ *• Mm % .1 *e» t tf>Q > *• iwm •R ' •F IIIWIIII *0 4 4 60 77 e rw 1 : ' ♦R a o U- « I I k. r < a:r A K- fl J, - TK CHEER FINISHES OFF TRIO OF OK GOLD VICTORIES PAGE 9 « a? ?* ' • T ? 5 cji' 1; ■f •*w 1 * i * J u 4i r Ht Becdt a-I4j i/f 1'^ s SUBSCRIBE ^1 < TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM UI 4-^ CU VI VI » Httomr lF'*'* 7 ■' <-'--w f s^s f YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE I 1 t • u ) k V ••X* INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. «■ 12'' if LO31O^®^2 4 k jT »/ « A I t '- 1 J ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ s i > Ij . -K .t .< 4< 1 h ♦ ♦ ■is-i h »( THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 >* ’ --tsT - SHOP LOCAL r J Spend it here. Keep it here. •* t’ 41 •4^ r. h ■ t * I Kl'T See STUDY on 4 I 1 S' ' '^SiS®6s» t’ I BCSO continues investigating weekend shooting w I * < I Al Delton Kellogg crowns its 2025 Winterfest royalty The journey to resolving a, problem that has dogged Barry County for over a decade promises to be a long one filled with hurdles. But, Barry County Commissioners took the first step in that journey on Tuesday morning. The Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole this week approved a proposal from Kalamazoo-based consulting firm Abonmarche Byce to conduct a jail feasibility study, which would essentially jumpstart the local govemmenfs attempts to finally address the outdated Barry County Jail. Barry County would pay the firm $42,000 for the process, which would provide insight on how to most effectively move forward with the project. Next week, the Board of Commissioners is expected to give the request final approval. County Administrator Eric Zuzga appeared in front of the Committee of the Whole during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning, calling the feasibility study the very first step in potentially addressingthe aging structure, helping to bring clarity to simple but burning questions like where the jail should be located and how much it would cost. “It really will take us from ‘A’ to ‘Z’,” Zuzga said. The extensive study is expected to take from four to six months, giving commissioners this important information already this year so they can use it to hatch a plan to bring to voters. The study will probe the feasibility of a few dif ferent scenarios: building a new jail at a new site, building a new jail on the existing site, renovating the existing jail at its current site, renovating and expanding the existing jail at its current site and other alternatives that may arise during the study. This crop of commissioners who have been in V I4 1 See AGING on 2 Contributing Writer r oD'fnBflJufl Jet: 3fb >1001213 n jieK lion, which was $800,000 less than a previous project estimate. Furniture, fixtures and moving expenses (to transport equipment from its current facility at 320 Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings) are additional areas that the COA will have to consider with the project. “One thing I want to point out is that the COA board and the (proj ect) steering committee has always been about what we need without adding a lot of wants,” Ziny said in front of commissioners on Tuesday morning. “So, really, what does the building need to look like and what does it need to function? Even as we did the post-bid interviews a painter came back and said Tf By Jayson Bussa 822ua nosyfik yS iflthW gnihidnlnoO 36/! County to embark on $42,000 jail feasibility study I stones kept on coming when COA Executive Director Courtney Ziny appeared in front of the Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole to seek approval for a preliminary budget for the 16,500-square-foot project, which will be located adjacent to Thomapple Manor’s Harvest Pointe assisted living facility on McKeown Road in Hastings. The COA will share a kitchen and com mon areas with Harvest Pointe. The proposed preliminary budget is just for the COA portion of the project. Frederick Construction previously created and released bid packag es and received a total of 60 bids throughout various trades. The pre liminary budget landed at $5.7 mil- Contributing Writer A fr J. If. Commission on Aging seeks approval for $5.7 million preliminary budget for new facility I see onigA no noieeimmoO ( SINCE 1856 I II ♦ r BARRY COUNTY Thursday, January 6, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com 4 THE INTERESTS OF z �I B i«F * a Ik T- I * ♦ ■i IT 2 Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ;lh/ www.HastingsBanner.com • MnoBignil I c..-> o Smith & Doster owner plans to rebuild after fire destroys main building o o o o o I o o .1 I I o o o Pl* — Hallway K U I* 4 >> a 4 4 K To Activity Rooms « . II • • • / ►* r * u -a r ..^eeW J f ? I V ’•6. •3 I I 1 •a t r I p M k •i =5^ V B ..<d. •I "4 'pV -R 114-122! 1 u k --f- I -s >1 4** 4 d » . V. T & I ^4 * 1^. * I u f n J 4 e •l I *1 # t 1j * • I /• * 4^ i• » 4 '■V 1. I t a •i. ’ The new Barry County Commission on Aging facilities may soon be under construction. Here is a view of what the new reception area could look like. 4 «Aw. •.!> I 1 f > > » el 1 - ! V I •• •K 4 it' X' »s fl r Pictured here is the body shop that is now opened up for car repair services in Delton after a fire destroyed the Smith & Doster building on Nov. 4. The Smith family decorated the exterior of the body shop during Delton's Hometown Christmas Festival. Photo by Lisa Roodbergen I ♦I • 7 aT. p Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer After a fire destroyed the iconic Smith & Doster building, a lOO-yearold business, three months ago, owner Mike Smith tells the Banner that he wants to rebuild. “Yes. That is the game plan,” said Smith, who noted there is still work to be done on the grounds after the fire and he has to meet with planning and zoning to discuss many details. “We are going to build a service and sales center similar to what we had, but not as large.” On Nov. 4, flames tore through the iconic Smith & Doster building that once sat at 114 N. Grove St. in Delton. The business thrived as a family-owned car showroom and auto sales business. Local fire departments worked tire lessly for 10 hours to put out the fire. “I’m grateful for the firefighters and there were no injuries,” Smith said. Fire marshals told Smith that not enough of the building remained to determine where the fire started or what caused it. Four vehicles were lost in the fire. The Model A, which sat in the showroom, was also destroyed. However, the body shop next door to the iconic building survived the fiery blaze nearby. Smith and his wife, Jan i Smith, recently opened the shop for business. “We are doing limited service and continued sales in the old body shop until I get the new facility built,” Smith said. “We made a little office up front where our old tool crib was and started servicing cars again.” Smith said he is feeling more positive about moving forward. He described Smith & Doster as more than a building but his family’s history. “We are going to be back in full steam hopefully by the end of summer, but right now, we’re going to operate as hard as we can out of this old body shop,” Smith said. “She’s going to have to provide for the customers for the next six or eight months it takes to get a new facility up and running.” Although rebuilding his business is going to be a challenge. Smith said he and his family look forward to it. “It’s the only thing you can do be cause you can’t lookback and get stuck in the past, so we’re looking forward to it,” Smith said. “That’s what we have to do.” To read more about the 100-yearold business and its owners’ plans to rebuild, look to this weekend’s edition of The Reminder. Delton woman dies in single-car crash Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer A Delton woman reportedly died in a single-vehicle crash in the early morning hours of Stmday, Feb. 2, according to a release issued by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-YISOR & CHRONICLE BCSO deputies reportedly responded to the fatal crash on Orchard Road, near Kingsbury Road, in Barry Township at about 2:10 a.m. Sunday. The department’s initial investigation in dicated a 2011 Chrysler 200 was traveling east on Orchard Road, exited the roadway and then struck a tree. Sheriff officials stat ed Kaylee Ward-Justice, 25, of Delton was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. No other details were available as of press time and BCSO Undersheriff Kevin Erb said the incident remains an active investigation. The BCSO was assisted in its efforts in responding to the crash by the Delton Fire Department, LifeCare EMS and Barry County Central Dispatch. Monday at 4 p.m. rev 4 k GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. ’^-il • \ »* A ,1 a « Furniture will be the lift chairs, as required by Standards i ■lft r )' I r X -AUCTIONEERS- J KENDALL TOBIAS the SUN and NEWS Wednesday at Noon .'VAG' I '£ AGING Continued from Page 1 you did this with the ceilings, that would save you thousands of dollars.’ ... We were very open to making deci sions that were ffnancially reasonable but also sticking to having some stan dards for the project. We want to make sure it’s a quality building when we’re done.” The preliminary budget for the project will go to the Board of Commissioners next week for final approval. Once the board gives the thumbs up, Frederick Construction will be able to move forward hiring sub contractors to get started. If all goes smoothly, the COA and Frederick Construction expect shovels in ±e ground and construction to begin in April with a roughly 12-nionth timeline. Many of the recommended sub-contractors have ties to Barry County and the surrounding areas, which was a point of emphasis for the county board and the COA. This list includes names like Choice Concrete (Freeport), Genesis Painting (Middleville, Gun Lake), Gale Plumbing (Hastings) and Big C Lumber (Nashville). “It has been an amazing experience — I’ve enjoyed every moment of it,” Commissioner Bob Teunessen said of the process that went into developing the COA’s new home. “Probably the biggest thing I’ve witnessed is the cooperation between (Thomapple Manor Administrator) Becky DeHaan and Courtney and how they want to work together for the betterment of the whole.” DeHaan joined Ziny at the meeting and did not provide a timeline for the construction of Harvest Pointe’s addi tion. She said that one hurdle the orga nization is facing is recruiting a team to staff the dialysis wing, which will be part of the expansion. 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(Cell) 269-366-5415 PAUL LETTINGA AND KENN^H TOBIAS THE «-• - '*1 * [W-0B>‘"S ""‘tlOlit Tuesday at Noon I « * BANNER I A L L THE HASTINGS I I I :h BATTLE CREEK I» li •• < X J t • .r. •B I — ■ s ♦» IB KiSb. ’ .4* L' I •5 s I A* «1 » A’ f I k s « �I J I 1 J Commissioners debate spraying as county spongy moth popuiation could soon see die-off t *^5 rr » I? Molly Macleod y I Editor Barry County Commissioners will de cide in the coming months ifaerial spraying is needed this spring to combat spongy moth infestations around the county. Rep resentatives from the Barry Conservation District spoke on spongy moth population trends in Bany County at last week’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. New Barry CD Executive Director Danielle Zoellner introduced herself to the board last week before handing off the presentation to District Forester Ben Savoie, who, along with seasonal staff, has been studying spongy moth populations in various locations around the county. Savoie explained that Barry County’s “favorite critter,” the spongy moth, is an invasive species introduced in the 1800s as a failed silkworm experiment. The moths quickly spread across the United States. “We have done a study based on your (the commissioners’) request to figure out what the damages are going to be to Barry County for the coming years,” Savoie said. While spongy moths can feed off a number of different host trees, Savoie said the caterpillars prefer to feed on oak trees — a resource Barry County is flush with. “They appear in early May and feed throughout June and July, which is what * * ?h C U'■ i-* 1 rU jgBrTsiqi tenarfR? ifirimowj Ml lU K < -» < ’.<k .OS ' ’ 'f4 »r** I 4 z •( > 'VIW' ■ ..xib ’iszro * i ‘ ,. " * '\ M r I P < c k I I t I * w* Ah ►4 Ji I % r it; . 1 ^‘r n 1.^-7 ' ifffeesoa I . 'J , 1 I '<■ r. fl 1 V. ' "A 4-a I Th. ' I •U r I I I / ■n* - 1 I rn . * •. I % <n * MA'. .1 f ■'•■'I ’ 7 •'-r ? 'I r. Z?}. . M isn' J 7 (•/ J f 1 I fr ■.t 'f iJC-- 4 . . * J "'■<55 xi c L Pil Dr. Greg Dwyer, an ecology and evolution professor at the University of Chicago, is teaming up with the Barry Conservation District performing his own research on spongy moth populations in Barry County and the presence of a deadly disease to spongy moths. Photo by Molly Macleod most people notice,” Savoie said, “They eat all of ±e leaves on the trees and leave their waste everywhere. The adults themselves don’t feed, but they lay a lot of eggs, which perpetuates the problem into the next year.” Spongy moffis operate on a five- to seven-year outbreak cycle, he explained. The population builds slowly, growing each year before a massive die-off once the population hits its ceiling. A disease ±at .. IfJ '-s. i -K I Barry County Community Corrections Advisory Board set to dissolve f / { . • !• ■ I f i. J 3A 'A s. t r ' 'erf- .f • rs • *< •l >s A s'?" Molly Macleod bl “! i J Editor 4 I 4. 5 5 TH*' vhA * r A %; 11 joj )3^ -feOu' I'Tf 7''?7ig8gBtel^ jJr'*. e r >* YW< A" •• V I •i . ' ••H 71£<J • •-f-'-ff I, > r I f •wr rWa. r f 5 JI t < I r 4 ...•J S*?t. A I* 5 I I f I f• u a. r II I- L; J J h’ stell i t Is 1 • c 12 **•5 Ci < f f' tT“. I• I 'i5' •«' - 9 rr I I ■' I - ■’. J I 5' A ........ ♦ I A I* • r .l^\'‘.C -Hi • ---------------- 1 R V r . f ‘k" 7 ./ ?: f I « «* «» .J 3' 1 i * >• I I s r r . K AH K •! I I'l ■ 5 .. A •? I J "K 4 f<." *. .1 c t5f «« « I zC mW I 4'A * H ? f<’ I T-R J.b I I * fl' X J :.ui! r •I i£4l!2 f 4 I* V‘.' i It 15*v’ » I ( I 9 I* I • A vf r f i: I ' % .1^ •.* ,, MJ t k * I O’ «!A.k 6# c I I V J t I .k - I. 4 •: J .n*. e Ji F A*.> 7 h •|Cm f (* r / e' * * s * J* J J ) *t J •" I. * •T’ J II lA I « t' . .-a" < \ J- *'C< r I : 9 ?y , i J r Iw I Vt: r J “X 7 4 ♦.I << **AtE> ti-.. I l.« rr« s J •ii;: t Hi C J J J k I u w ♦J 1 r I I r J ’ .1L-1 z .V-i'-fT U Y?.' 'fu\ '4 > Cl J v.« ..J • t > c.' f^, 4 1. Fill, J” I • ■ I'/’/'jr: r I k ' ■ * *’vU ' A.*' * <t:z aA 4 f 1 j 4 . c: 'a i !l 4 I * <• ' u «t • a H I ■>- «r .IS ^jbs^ k : I U A t r J’ zL c: y ■*'' 1 4 r < 1 ' ) I <1 •%- . ';t i I’ • *• mA 4 Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga has already logged six months on the job, taking over for longtime administrator Michael Brown in August of last year. This week, members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole made moves to extend Zuzga’s employment contract with the county through 2028. County board chair Dave Jackson explained that Zuzga’s initial contract was approved last summer on a one-year basis, anticipating a new board makeup in 2025. Now that the board is set for this year and the coming years with commis sioners’ new, four-year terms, Jackson said it’s within the scope of the board to extend Zuzga’s contract through 2028. “There’s no additional pay raise,” Jackson explained. “The money that he agreed to when he started back in July is staying through the balance of this year. There’ll be a process in place for evaluation, probably in July, where everybody’ll have input from various stakeholders throughout the county who are working with Eric just to see that and as we go into the next budget, we’II negotiate what the next salary will be for the next year.” Zuzga, whose original contract ran from Aug. 26, 2024, through Aug. 25, 2025, will be paid a salary of $137,500 ? J 1 '4^5^ ■ 4 4 ‘ ferSj Editor t I s 5 -1 1 Molly Macleod ' r ' >1 Ju ♦ I* V s I I 4 J t I FF Jt' A •A II (J I •«4 4 f 1&J f 'I z * z 1 'I *' 4jI’AS» S I 8';' J J ' i F It ^'.1 I I »>>< 1’5'? 7./ , 4 * _.jr'i t r 1 1 1 A' J V iwn-z- ,4^^ .4'... jr f '/I I WJ*.. t A J............... IF * to 1^' I 3 I I r >. I // '> T f. 1 ■ < ' I •t ■ Z • • J '• 'T'’ ijr -I I f*’. * J I ' / r . I » iP' t’l r 4 1 t f! I f r ’'o : • I if fl..4 21:, ■'4* ’* J»UT ‘ ^■^■~ /J l« / « «d I# I I r ■4 f r I 4 * I I t 3 1 J \ / I .AJ; f ' If I - . .* atf / njp”, » Tl _t? t X I r 4$ ,« J Bl ■L > ■t I ir ^E« <« F I‘ . ? i iX ' / moth populations in the county, Photo by Molly Macleod only infects spongy moths helps speed up the die-off process. If commissioners decide to go for an ae rial treatment to combat the spongy moths, application would occur in the spring to affect the caterpillars as they feed. Savoie said the conservation district is working with a local scientist to see how present the fatal spongy moth disease is in Barry County populations. This could ne gate the need for any insecticide treatment. Dr. Greg Dwyer, an ecology and evolu tion professor at the University ofChicago, which is unfortunate, because the larger counties already have a plethora of resources and Barry County really has to make do with what we have and do the best we can,” said Price. Price said the BCCCAB voted to dissolve at its meeting last week. “It doesn’t seem that we can meet the criteria that (Michigan Office of Community Corrections) OCC has in order to receive funding,” said Price. Despite the BCCCAB’s dissolu tion, Price said the board is finding other sources to fund its programming to specialty courts in Barry County, including grant funding and assis tance from the Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health Authority (SWMBH). Additionally, Price said, the Michigan Department ofCorrections’ local office in Barry County has been using Kalamazoo County’s virtual services for its probationers. “We’ve kind of covered what we need to with different funds, and so there’s no reason to go forward trying to meet the state’s requirements to receive the funding. And ultimately, local funding would have to step in and pay because we didn’t meet state requirements. And I think that puts Barry County at risk I’m not willing to do that,” said Price. r t ** •r counties County board looking to extend county administrator’s contract through 2028 I "» The Barry County Community Corrections Advisory Board (BC CCAB) is set to dissolve this month after a final vote from the Barry County Board of Commissioners next week. The dissolution, agreed to by the BCCCAB at its meeting last month, comes after the board has struggled to receive state funding amid changing rules. The board, which offers programs and services in lieu of incarceration, was formed so the county could receive Public Act 511 (the Mich igan Community Corrections Act) funding. That act was passed by Michigan’s legislature in 1988 in efforts to improve incarceration and recidivism rates. “My office used to accept funding from the state for services that cov ered both Problem-Solving Courts (PSCs) and MDOC probationers,” said BCCAB administrator Tammi Price at Tuesday’s Board of Com missioners Committee of the Whole meeting. “The state has slowly but surely changed the rules and made it more and more difficult for rural counties to follow their rules in order to receive their funding.” The BCCCAB hasn’t received PA 511 funding in two years, Price said. She and Barry County Trial Court Administrator Ines Straube went before the state board to express their concerns with how rural counties receive state funds. They met with the Michigan Office of Community Corrections, as well. rj L-ti* them on progress the conservation district has made studying spongy Price said she and Straube met with Reps. Julie Callie, Gina Johnsen and Richelle Smith, trying to change state funding rules that better apply to rural counties like Barry County. “It really just seemed to us that they were interested in funding the larger T tr r-' 'n:.kt 1A 4 . V-: /« '’j 4*^4 « t, ->c? - Wt r J IBP'-r 5 • J y .... t*: r s 4I Iy t r <•1 A Barry County Conservation District Forester Ben Savoie spoke to the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week, updating this year. The county board is set to approve the request to extend Zuzga’s contract at its regular meeting next week. Zuzga, a Barry County resident, most recently served as Director of Communi ty Services for the City of Marshall and received an offer from Barry County on July 23 after he emerged as the favorite among four different candidates who were interviewed for the leading role in the county’s front office. “I think in the six months, I know Eric’s hit the ground running. We all had a big question mark when you had someone (former administrator Michael Brown) that’s been there for 30 years, like ‘Holy crap, what are we going to do?’ But 1 think Eric’s come in, built some relationships, covered a lot of ground quickly, learned some of our systems, hasn’t come in with a baseball bat and demolished a lot of things, but is trying to learn from a lot of people who had that institutional knowledge,” said Jackson. I’ve been impressed with what he’s done in a short amount of time,” he continued. “It’s been a quick learning curve into this, so 1 think he’s done an excellent job. Like I said, it was a ‘question mark’ on how to replace those years of Michael, but I think we’ve got the right person in the right position and 1 am in favor of extending that contract for a three-year term.” spongy moth caterpillar is seen munching on an oak leaf. Photo provided I. ■a r ••f • 4 Ji ft F ♦ ♦ Financial ?1FOCUS H?! j 4 VIeU I » A ,*| R ,1 •V •i A* 4 k I I I » ✓ 4 < i u Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP Financial Advisor Member SIPC 423 N. Main St. Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 ' t. Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-3553 You can put more into your 401(k) this year Once you retire, you’ll likely need to draw on a va riety of financial sources — and one of the most import $34,750. If you can afford to con tribute the full amount to your 401(k) or similar plan, consider doing so. Of course, not everyone is in that posi tion. If you’re a younger worker, you may well have other financial obligations, such as paying off student Ioans. And even if you’ve been in the workforce for a while, you may be putting away money for other things — such as your children’s education as well as your own retirement. But even if you can’t “max out” on your 401(k), try to contribute at least enough to earn your employer’s matching contri bution, if one is offered. Regardless of how much you contribute to your 401(k), consider these sug gestions on managing ±e money wi±in your plan: • Create a portfolio that fits your risk tolerance. Most 401(k) plans offer up to a dozen investment op tions, while some plans offer many more. You obviously want to increase your 401 (k) balance as much as possi ble, but that doesn’t neces sarily mean putting all your 401(k) dollars into the most aggressive funds available. Instead, consider spreading your 401 (k) contributions among a range of invest ments, which can help you ant ones may be your 401 (k). And for 2025, you can put even more money into your plan than ever. You can invest in your 401(k) in one of two ways, depending on your employ er’s plan. With a tradition al 401(k), you contribute pre-tax dollars, which can lower your taxable income, and your money can grow tax deferred. If you have a Roth 401(k) option, you can contribute after-tax dollars, which aren’t deductible, but your eventual withdrawals will be tax-free if you’ve had your account at least five years and you’re at least 59/2. For either a tradition al or Roth 401(k), as well as similar plans such as a 457(b) (for government employees) or a 403(b) (for educators and employees of some nonprofit groups), the contribution limit has increased by $500 for 2025, to $23,500. If you’re 50 or older, you can contribute an additional $7,500, for a total of $31,000. And under the SECURE 2.0 legislation, if you are between 60 and 63, you have a higher catch-up contribution —$11,250, in stead of $7,500, for a total of ♦ ♦ J •• L’ U JTjH ’V I r ■ t owns property on one of southwest Barry County’s many lakes. He saw Barry Coun ty’s spongy moth infestation firsthand — and took it upon himselfto study it. He has been working with Barry CD, studying the spongy moth population in Barry County. “I own 8-and-a-half acres with my wife on Little Cedar Lake, and a big chunk of that is forested. The spongy moths have been attacking madly — so I sort of have some skin in the game,” said Dwyer. Though he acknowledged there is room for error in these results, Dwyer found 99 percent of the caterpillars he sampled that died were infected with the fatal spongy moth disease. He is hopeful that a die-off could soon hit the county’s spongy moth population. Dwyer said he has access to National Science Foundation funding through the university to help fund his ongoing re search in Bany County. He should know by mid-March how present the disease is in Barry County spongy moths—and wheth er an aerial treatment should be needed. As for now, the Barry Conservation District is expecting a lower spongy moth population this year than last, with peak numbers in the first few weeks of May. Should spraying be desired, Savoie said it may be wise to apply the treatment to isolated pockets of the county with high infestation rates — mainly in the Delton, Hope Township and Barry Township areas. 1 1 ’ tbokS!) MiHIM flf 9f 3 Thursday, January 6, 2025 r niX) .'•eni - THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com / lower your risk level while still giving you opportuni ties for long-term growth. Everyone’s risk tolerance is different, though, so youTl want to evaluate yours when constructing your 401(k) portfolio. • Adjust your portfolio as needed. It’s a good idea to review your 401(k)’s invest ment mix at least once a year to see if it’s performing as you’d hoped. But be patient — one “down” year doesn’t necessarily mean you must make changes. However, as you approach retirement, you may want to lower the risk level of your 401 (k) by moving some of your dollars into more conservative vehi cles. Still, even when you’re retired and have stalled drawing money from your 401(k), you might want to keep some growth potential in it to help you stay ahead of inflation. By contributing what you can afford to your 401 (k), and by carefully managing the investments within your plan, you can help maximize the value of this poweriul retirement savings vehicle — and give yourself a key asset to help you enjoy your retirement years. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Fi nancial Advisor. �///a. b h y '4' 1’7 (r 1 FT ./il7 (! 4 4 > Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com J A* i^noaiqnittoH Local Salvation Army officials celebrate 2024 fundraising campaign / J . B j * I f 1 r I J ... r r 1 r 1 t . l» VA. I. y • J tI A / 4 S’ r * Sf. A 'J 5*^ I A > I I ;r A 11 « * * f fl r ' I t 4 r > < I K. • W*' :V 3? A I * I V“ I • *b Representatives of American Legion Post No. 257 and No. 298 representatives received the "Golden Kettle" award during a recent dinner for finishing first from among all service clubs during the Salvational Army of Battle Creek's 2024 Red Kettle fundraising campaign. Photos provided A* r1 e Z f * Rotarians finished in second place in the Golden Kettle competition. J IT s r-S* i It * ■/ '. I < 1 I i I I I ?4r L k •’ ■ !■< ti * I?- ' 4 t I * I A J I I 4 . 4 I 9* 1 J L I • .rIL A Kiwanians finished in third place in the Golden Kettle competition. r 1 Nearly 90 people arrived at The Sal vation Army in Battle Creek for a recent dinner and awards ceremony that cele brated the contributions of all volunteer bell ringers who participated in the annu al Red Kettle Campaign, which reached new highs for the fundraising effort. The Battle Creek Army hosted visitors from Battle Creek and beyond, with bell ringers coming from as faraway as Hast ings and Marshall to enjoy the evening. To set the tone for the evening, Capt. Grace Roinila encouraged the big crowd to sing “Happy Birthday” to Capt. Mika Roinila, who celebrated his birthday on Jan. Tl, While the dinner was served, photos of all volunteer bell ringers in action at their respective locations were shown on a large screen. The dinner was followed by an awards ceremony in the chapel, with Salvation 1 Army officials announcing that the 2024 Red Kettle Campaign raised a total of $130,607 - beating totals for each of the past two years - and the overall 2024 Christmas Campaign garnered $322,614, representing the highest in the past five years. “We are very happy to have surpassed our goal of $250,000,” said Capt. Mika Roinila. “We have been blessed.” Individual volunteers who attended the evening were awarded with certifi cates ofthanks for their charitable efforts. Bill Hohman was honored with the first-place Brass Bell plaque for raising $3,067 during the recent campaign. Kim Johnson was second ($3,012) and third place was awarded to Mark Baga, who raised $2,686 for The Salvation Army. In the race for the Golden Kettle, a total ofnine service clubs participated in J 4 ' p. Members of the Hastings Elks Lodge with Barb Coppins traveled to Battle Creek to receive their certificate for a fourth-place finish. this year’s effort. The American Legion Posts No. 257 and No. 298 collectively raised more than $ 11,000 to top the field, with representatives from both on hand to receive the trophy, which will be kept at the two lodges for six months and shared amongst the winners - much like the NHL’s Stanley Cup. The Rotary Clubs were second in the team rankings after collecting more than $6,900, and Kiwanis Clubs were third with just over $5,350 raised during the campaign. Other participating clubs included Elks Lodges (4th, $3,410), Optimist Clubs (5th, $3,034), Masons (6th, $2,448), Lions Clubs (7th, 2,334), I i * J a ' I I I I J ARC ofCalhoun County (8th, 1,078) and Altrusa Service Club (9th, $382). The evening finished with comments and a closing prayer by Grand Valley Area Commander Major Tim Meyer, who traveled from Grand Rapids for the event. T).; pinr / > r 1 J i I f . ‘'U 1" • «I f < f rtf/J I' ^-21, J iC t 1 r iq:.\ I I'.J 11 J'.'. J • •w J I t I JI Meyer shared that the funds raised during the Christmas Holiday Season served a total of474 families, represent ing more than 1,600 people. That is only a part of the annual numbers, which in 2024 reached 3,100 families and served over 14,000 people, according to Salvation Army officials. DM t I. “r .01 tC -• r I T I - r* 1 Vl'W 1 1 » br r >1 I I I Sir i 1 BUILDING BRANDS ne of the many benefits our readers get by engaging with our locally-owned community newspapers is a look inside their local schools. It’s always 14 'eat to see the various special events, clubs, sports teams, assemblies and learning projects area students participate in throughout the year. It’s especially fun when my nephew or niece (who was just elected to student council!) or my best fiiend, who teaches first grade, show up in the pages of one of our newspapers. Last week one of our edu cation stories stopped me in my tracks. From our coverage in the Lake Orion Review, “Lake Orion High School (LOHS) students volunteered to give up their cell phones and laptops for a full day Friday to participate in the school’s 10th annual Cell Out for Soldiers event. The charity event started with a group of senior boys who wanted to ask students to give up their phones during lunch, according to LOHS Leadership Advisor Lori Hogan. In the years since, it has raised around $24,000 for the nonprofit Cell Phones for Soldiers, which provides tI I J t A digital detox is good for you and your brand cost-free communi reason, to talk to cation services and other kids,’ Hogan emergency funding to said, adding it is an active-duty military important adulting members and veter skill for students ans, according to its to speak with peo website ... Students ple they normally sealed their phones in would not.” bubble-wrapped enve EMILY Reading this I lopes, and stored them CASWELL realized it’s not just ecaswell in their backpacks students who could mihomepaper.com this way phones are use a lesson in faceaccessible if absoluteto-face communily necessary. Doing so makes cation or benefit from a digital for a unique and fun day for detox, we all can. students of the digital age ...” A forhes.com article on Students reported that the the topic gives many rea classrooms, hallways and sons business leaders should the cafeteria are much loud engage in a digital detox, er during the Cell Out, and sharing the not-so-shocking hands-on fim, like a giant statistic from an Asurion sur connect four game, take place vey that “individuals checked during lunch. their phones an average of The photos from the day 96 times per day, equating to made it clear that it’s a fun and once every 10 minutes.” high-energy day at the school. This constant connection to This part of our coverage real our phones and technology ly stood out to me. isn’t great. One issue it causes “The occasion also provides according to that same article an extra learning experience is attention residue, which is for students because face-tothe cognitive cost accumulated face conversation can cause when shifting from one task stress and anxiety for some to another. From the article, “Even brief micro interruptions students, according to Hogan. can affect our productivity, ‘So they’re really kind of with a Deloitte study indicat forced outside of their comfort ing it takes 15 to 23 minutes to zone, in a good way for a good regain total concentration.” Another more serious issue is the toll constant phone checking, for example, takes on one’s mental health. From the forbes.com article, “A Stress in America report by the American Psychological Association reveals that 1 in 5 Americans cite technology as a significant source of stress, with levels escalating as tech nology use increases.” Of course, social media is part of issue. The arti cle cites research from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health that “indicates that unplugging from social media for as little as one week can enhance mental well-be ing and foster greater social connectedness.” Finally, the forhes.com article hit on what the students at Lake Orion High School discovered human during their Cell Out connection is important. Faceto-face social interaction is a skill we all need to practice in order to master, and it's near ly impossible to do so with a phone stuck to our face. The students in Lake Orion have inspired me. in the days and weeks ahead Tm going to -UuiytL- 5 I I ‘t»k»l't *51 -«• I I challenge myself to set parame ters for my phone use. I’ve put a book next to my bed to avoid nighttime scrolling, and I plan to leave my phone at my desk or in my car during meetings. If a digital detox is good for you, imagine what it can do for your brand. I’ve wTitten before about the importance of taking your brand’s marketing offline. A Digiday article noted that many marketers are turning to traditional advertising meth ods like newspapers to stand apart. From the article, “the ever-growing digital ad market is getting increasingly clut tered, making it more difficult for marketers to stand out. You know what really stands out? A newspaper ad. A digital detox allows you time to recharge and focus on strategic brand building. As an added bonus, you’ll also have more time to read the newspaper. Want to learn more about a digital detox for your brand? Email me ecaswell@mihome~ paper.com. Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for PIEW Group. the branding division of Piew Newsptjper Group. L. I I r '■ TFf' •» Mirjc •u '•Bl I 5 f I 1I 1'1 f k |iZiri I • :« P •l I •l I I J I I '<1* I jIaw' 4 ?! 4 1 I I n f.. t 1 •’* 5 rii - H-r J r t 2 .•i t • I FA rt. GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! If you see news happening, or if you jusf wanf us to know about something going on • • • Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 9 'Omip Continued from Page 1 place for the past two-plus years have often stated how leery they are to burden the taxpayers with this project, but the idea of the county paying for it itself does not seem realistic at this point. The information contained in the feasibility report would help county government to know the best approach to take in terms of funding it. “I’d like to also loop in our judges and probation (officers) and people who are working around there (to learn) how do we make their jobs easier because Barry b J 1 I V 1 I 1 I I 1 « A 1 iP u* I r*. t 1 T ■ •n I ; t I STUDY ■ : I ' County has been great for collaboration,” Chairman Dave Jackson said during Tuesday’s meeting. “We need to figure out how to not just incarcerate people but to rehabilitate people and how do we incorporate education and information and just make this a better thing.” Abonmarche Byce has worked with other municipalities for the same pur pose. In fact, a few weeks ago, some com missioners took a trip to Branch County to tour its jail, one that was developed through help from the firm. Commissioners on Tuesday morning also took a tour of the Barry County jail to get an idea of its current state and to start developing ideas for the needs of - the county. However, this step does not necessar ily indicate a pending solution to this long-standing problem. Roughly six years ago, the county teamed with con sultant Tower Pinkster for essentially the same purposes before voters nixed a $25 million millage proposal in the election that followed. Still, commissioners will give it anoth er go to build what Chairman Jackson called a “generational building” that would last far beyond the board’s tenure. The question is, how do you put together a building that creates a safer community,” Jackson said. f I iiini I 1 h I. f —I J r/ n I I ar 9 S- tr r Uf - A n r 1 ^-1 % * 73' ■F Oi I I fiuH ? 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Juskewicz, *Alexa Lilley, Caroline Randall, William Renner Health Pennock on January 8, 2025 An asterisk for students in ninth, 10th and 11 th grades indicates IV, *Mallory Rohe, Lucy Shafer, *Annika Solmes. to Karissa Kellogg of Vermontville. a 4.0 GPA. High honors (3.50-3.74) 12th grade Ava Arens, Ashton Brubaker, Henry Elzinga, Brissa Her Brantley Owen Feldt, born at Corewell Top honors (4.0 and above) nandez-Hernandez, Colt Jousma, Logan Kimmel, Cordelia Health Pennock on January 10. Isabel Gee, Donald Kuck, Alyson Miller, Lilyah Solmes. Kniaz, Caleb Kramer, Tori Morgan, Ava Patterson, Zachary 2025 to Addison Mays and Steve Highest honors (3.75-3.99) Patterson, Ayden Schwartz, Zikarra Warner, Raegan Wattles, Feldt of Hastings. Naomi Grummet, Rachael Hewitt, Kennedy Lewis, Jordan Spencer Wilkins. ***** Milanowski, Brennan Reser, Brandon Simmons, Brooklyn Honor roll (3.25-3.49) Jayden Ezra Jackson, born at Corewell Strickland, Victoria Tack. Olivia Allen, Kyra Bishop, Jaxon Blake, Jackson Busson, Health Pennock on January 14, High honors p.25-3.74) Sydnie Diljak, Quintin Eberly, Bella Friddle, Lola Grego, 2025 to Amanda Jackson and Tanner Allerding, Tanner Armstrong, Jett Barnum, Mason Arika Harris, Madison Killian, Reese Loftus, Aubree Milcher, Bobby Jackson of Delton. Benton, Riley Bondurant, Anika Bourassa, Carter Favreau, Ella Maverik Peake, Hailee Pickford, Cassie Rosenberg, Madison Ferguson, JoDee Gaskill, Ondreya Griswold, Bay lie Guernsey, Stora, Allison Tefft, Hayden Van Zanten, Kaiden Wouters. Landyn David Lee Ulrich-Baldry, born at Makaila Hawkins, Jordan Humphrey, Emma Jeanette, Micah Ninth grade Corewell Health Pennock on January Johnson, Logan Kerby, Kalli Koning, Alan Li, Miles Lipsey, Highest honors (3.75 and above) 17, 2025 to Hailey Ulrich of Nashville MaeLynn Miller, Mia Miller, Jayse Peterson, Seth Pirtle, * Audrey Acker, Violet Bivens, Parker Castaneda, Dakota Cole, and Jacob Baldry of Delton. Amelia Price, Elijah Randall, Hayley Rasey, Heaven Simmet, Parker Erb, Rene Espinal-Lopez, Brooke Favreau, *Carson Gole, Nicklas Stehr, Jennifer Stoline, Melany Vargas, Zoe Watson, Jonah Hamp, *Graceyn Horrmann, *Tanner Krzysik, *NoIan Rustynn Beau Allen Christianson, born at Memphis White. Lucas, Brennen Main, *Olivia Malik, Jackson McKinney, Zane Corewell Health Pennock on January Honor roll (3.0-3.24) Ortiz, * Lilly Randall, Kaylee Roe, Isabella Strimback, Harrison 17, 2025 to Ashley Sweet and Elissa Bafaro, Justine Bayabay, Zoey Bennett, Abigayl Thomas, Alexander Timmers, Weston Troyer, Kaleb Watson. Anthony Christianson of Nashville. ***** Bower, Inga Clum, Garrett Dunn, Alora Fish, Georgia Goldner, High honors (3.50-3.74) Isabella Harvath, Brett Johnson, Isabella Kensington, Rachel Evelynn Mae Sierawski, born at Jace Acker, Allison Brown, Sophia Bucher, Olivia Buehler, King, Kyle Lumbert, Preston Meece, Hayley Miller, Kyle Corewell Health Pennock on January Kimberlee Coolidge, Graden Courtright, Landon Currier, Lil Morgan, Heather Shakespeare, Anna Shaver, Madison Vickery, 19, 29, 2025 to Rhoda Sierawski and lian Edger, Joseph Furrow, Elijah Gilbert, Remington Jerzyk, Jordyn Winters, Linda Wright. Andrew Siedrawski of Middleville. Jason Jimenez, Evyn Kindel, Alexis King, Mya Luna, Kaden 11th grade Main, Charles Mattice, Jett Nofz, Highest honors (3.75 and above) Trevin Russell, Jesse Talley, Grant Annemarie Allerding, Reese Bernstein, Olivia Bucher, Tossava, Avery Walsh. Matthew Domenico, *Charlotte Drake, *Lauren Gee, Riley Honor roll (3.25-3.49) Gurtowsky, *Riley Herron, *Ethan Holman, Daniel Jensen, Ella Allyn, Taylor Aspinall, Jax *Carter Krzysik, Adriana Meyers, Ava Noteboom, *Josalyn Balderson, Kylee Bosworth, Kade Russell, Bayley Smith, Brayden Thielen, Collin Tossava, Case, Morgan Casselman, Ry *Mazie Waterman. ann-Lynn Cole, Thomas Cook, High honors (3.25-3.74) Parker Engelsma, Ashlynn Gold Arika Alexander, Aden Armstrong, Ashlyn Bailey, Alana sworthy, Ethan Hetrick, Cooper I Brown, Kyla Brown, Aiden Byle, Hope Carley, Nella Coipel, Hokanson, Annabelle Kuck, DenlL' EIlieCousins,ShilohCrandall,SpencerCrozier,KyleEchtinaw, non Merrick, Isabella Ozdych, Bronson Elliott, Anderson Forel I, Olivia Friddle, Tori Gardner, Sydney Patterson, Kassidy Peake, ! Olivia Goodrich, Reese Hammond, Jaqueline Herrera Nuno, Jazmin Porras-Griffin, Valerie Jacquelynn Johnston, Alexander Kohmescher, Reese Lehman, Ramirez, Cora Shattuck, Shaun Isaac Lilley, Dezarae Mathis, Jadalie Miller, Claudia Minch, MM Strimback. J Maylee Olin, Megan Ramey, Trapper Reigler, Tyce Rich 4 ardson, Shealagh Rose, Carisa THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS 7«s..' Rosenberger, William Shrubb IV, BILL MEDLEY & BUCKY HEARD Matthew Shults, Natalie Snyder, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 I C7 .' ^*'1' Isabelle Stanton, Dixie Verbeek, Gracie Wilson, Mason Wright. JOAN JETT a« LUDACRIS Honor roll (3.00-3.24) & THE BLACKHEARTS SATURDAY, MARCH 8 K FRIDAY, APRIL 4 Carter Bell, Cayden Cappon, Colten Denton, Madison ElzTickets available now at the FireKeepers Box Office inga. Tanner Hill, Esther King, or FireKeepersCasino.com. RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Jaden Marble, Haley Merrick, Aiden Oliver, Alexia Owen, GET YOUR ViJiw 0N ’ “ Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers Il CASINO’HOTEL Madilynn Peake, Kendell ShiI* BATTLE CREEK on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. nault, Kyree Snider, Madison I-94 to Exit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue | Battle Creek, Ml 49014 1-800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCrujseLjnes.com Weatherly, Lainey Westworlh. Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change. ***** NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME k'- ■ z sF* / I c 4 r> * I I • ** *.. t *1 * m cRnsiNG > t i . K> i 4 ■ WEWf Fl REKEEPERS ^1 Jg f i • s- . •^**‘ • ♦ ♦ I \ V 1 it- ' •* i Z<s A. ?. 4^ ! L I •> ■ t 1 ••r ' 5 •. L \ . s* I 9^ y \ *• 'A r Health Pennock on December 24, 2024 to Abbie Gibson and Joey Gibson of Hastings. V Prudence Melanie Back, born at J l^.!4 .Jf.J 4| r i. i.'iT I { I I 9^ ,.'4^ - •i''. M • 1 •» r7> I* I -a 1• :jlj- <« 41 '' 4^ J ***** ► 1 & ' ***** ' .— »C3» I 'I 1 191 I - - Afi'gBii « « If « ) I «< c>-^ at Corewell Health Pennock on December 6, 2024 to Jenna Wells and Jose Agustin Perez of Hastings. rrr 'sF 4BL I ***** Juno Adelina Perez-Wells, born ■IA-. 4 Health Pennock on December 6, 2024 to Alexis Walker and Austin Springstead of Eaton Rapids. a * 1 V Hayes Springstead, born at Corewell s Photo provided % ,r ANNOUNCEMENTS • •, > Kids and families can discover the joy of science together through hands-on learning at the Hastings Public Library’s Family Science Night on Feb. 19. I h V... BIRTH 1 •* ) I I r 5 ^•1 1 .T.- J L t ,L. < TC * f. : 4 ■? 4 -•-rl;^.;, •’f' II* < timates. Will buy single walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. 71. I ^1 nut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry, Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Es- t DM 4263. K A. :r: BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Wal 111 • f9 • •l I I: I k s provide a night of fam i ly fun exploring the wonders ofscience when it hosts its annual “Family Science Night” from 6 to 7;30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19. HPL organizers are inviting area families with children from preschool through fifth grade to attend the annual event and participate in a variety of hands-on activities provided by com munity organizations. According to library officials, Fami ly Science Night is an opportunity for kids and their families to discover the joy of science together as the Iibrar>^ and partner organizations - Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Great Start Collaborative of Barry County - aim to create an environment where learn ing is fun and accessible for everyone. At the Feb. 19 event, participants will be about to engage in stations where they can conduct chemistry experiments, make seed paper, learn about finger printing, solve STEM problems with the Three Little Pigs and much more. HPL officials stated this year’s “Family Science Night” will be the biggest yet, with representatives from more than 20 organizations sharing their passion for science and inspir ing families to continue exploring at I home. Admission is free and everyone is welcome at this open house-style event. With over 300 attendees expected, this event promises to be a memorable evening filled with curiosity, creativi ty, and community spirit. The HPL is located at E. State St. in Hastings. For more information, contact the library by call ing 269-945- TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 I I �t i I I 5 I 6 .,u « ■ 44 f I Thursday, January 6, 2025 ’4 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com $ « It ------- DO YOU REMEMBER? r eSJT 4. 1 rI. ♦’ 'S’ I ? -3* c r t I * ASK DR. UNIVERSE •I csavw* J « •i 1* What makes snow sparkle? — Hillary s first graders, Washington State > 1 Dear first graders, I love bright, snowy days. That’s when you’ll find me building snowmen, throwing snowballs and watching the sun sparkle on the freshly fallen snow. I asked my friend Von Walden why that sparkle happens. He’s an atmospheric scientist at Washington State University. Some of his research takes place near the North Pole and the South Pole. He told me that snow sparkles because of the way snowflakes interact with the sun. It turns out snowflakes are ice crystals. On Earth, snowflakes are hexagonal. That means they’re crys tals with six sides. When a snowflake falls, it can land in lots of different positions. “Some might fall on their edge and get jammed into the snow,” Walden said. “Some will fall flat. If you really got down there and looked, you’d see how uneven the surface of the snow is. So, the sun light is hitting this uneven surface.” That means light strikes all the parts of the fallen snowflake that stick out. The light is also traveling from one kind of thing to another kind of thing. It’s moving from the air— which is gas—to the snow—which is solid. Any time light does that, it slows down and bends. Scientists 1 . < 4 w i * 4^’ ■e 5 NORTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ENJOY SPECIAL FIELD TRIP — BANNER JUNE 22, 1995 — Each student in Larry Ricco and Susan Allen’s classes at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings had the opportunity to ride and get to know a horse for more than an hour on a unique field trip recently The trip, a reward for students for strong effort all year, was provided by the teachers. Shown riding mighty steeds at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch are (front to back) Jason Fisher, Tina Main and Tasha Woodmansee. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Feb. 6-11 - Friends of HPL Book Sale donations accepted. Thursday, Feb. 6 - Movie Memo ries and Milestones watches a 1943 film starring Margaret O’Brien and James Craig, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 - Friends of the Library luncheon, noon-2 p.m. Feb. 10-12 - February book sale set-up. Monday, Feb. 10 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; Stories and Snacks, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Teen Button Making (grades 9-12), 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 - Community health workers at HPL, 10 a.m.-noon; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263. fVorship Togeth er Xj* 6 at the church ofyour choice fVeekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy, Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: P.O. Box 8, Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. 301 E. Slate Rd., P.O. Box Website: Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 309 Woodlawn, E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth and Nursery. Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Pastor Peter &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- 49046. 8609. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer lime 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. I J i I call the bending refraction. That bent light keeps traveling through the snowflake. Some of the light will hit different parts of the snowflake and bounce off. Scientist call light bouncing off something reflection. As the li^t bounces off all the different bits of ice crystals on the surface of the snow and zooms back to our eyes, we see sparkles. But that’s not all you can see if you examine snow. “If you look carefully at a snow surface, it’s not only sparkling,” Walden said. “There are also differ ent colors. The different wavelengths of sunlight—the red, the blue, the green, the yellow and the purple—all get refracted at different angles.” When we see while light, it’s made of all those other colors smooshed together. If that white light enters an ice crystal and gets bent, the different colors in the light will each bend a little bit differently. That separates the colors so we can see them. It makes a rainbow in the snow. Walden told me that some snow will be extra sparkly. Old snow packs down, and the surface becomes more even. So, the sparkliest snow happens on sunny days right after a snowfall with big snow flakes. Those ice ciystals will have crisp edges. They’ll stick out of the surface in different ways, ready to bend and bounce lots of light. You just need to s-know when and where to look. — Dr. Universe 1 1 . I i I I I f, i I i ' :; I I I * I J f I I 0 i . i {. f .'■ I i I 1 r / I > I i I / i I I k I r 1 J I t I I I i «» i I 1I A iZ: . r' I .1 ' I I I k 4 r I• J 1 .i < 1 I 4 -. The Hastings High School Alum ni Association is planning the 138th Annual Hastings High School Alumni Banquet to be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, during the weekend of Summerfest. The banquet will be held at the First Pres byterian Church on M-37 in Hastings and includes a catered dinner served at 5:30 p.m. The banquet highlights the class that is celebrating its 50th class reunion. This year’s honored class graduated in 1975. They are tasked with participating in the program to help make the banquet a success. All graduates from Hastings High School are welcome to attend. The other classes that will be honored this year are from 1950, 1955, 1960.1965. 1970, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, through the present. Representatives from these classes are encouraged to attend the banquet and celebrate their graduation anniversary. Each year, the alumni association s * •.77 * f 5 rS 4 - *«iA U -.in T U . 3 ’M gives out the Alumnus of the Year award. Nominations must be typed and must contain biographical information and reasons why the individual is be ing nominated. Reasons can include accomplishments, vocation honors or awards received, community service, organization memberships and other helpful information. The nominee does not need to be a Hastings resident but must be an alumnus of HHS. Anyone who wishes to help with planning the banquet or joining the association is encouraged to attend the next alumni meeting on Feb. 23. Meet ings are held on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. at the offices ofJ-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy in Hastings (use entrance behind building). Anyone wishing for more information about the alumni association or nomina tions for Alumnus of the Year can con tact board president Merry Ossenheimer at 269-948-8363. W' ■ I J k *3 a K . ‘ w > f* 1 1 c ^T*- *> a s I I 1 Sil »A t I k 7.L 1 ri' J k I I I ••T J i * I 1 1 I 1 Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle -'JX SfK' School Youth Group; 6:30 Bible Study PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH AWORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF Hot Une Ibob & Equipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 « 1 I 4 I « u -FEB. 7-14- 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday A A* « and This information on svorship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 < - cna*^ I I I I I I Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Service: 10 a.m. Products .£a’' J Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. Prayer. Call Church Office 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery to 7:30 pm. (Children Kindergarten-5th p.m. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH " L'lfh/ I HHS Alumni Banquet planning underway • •• Email hastfTnc@gmail.com. I r z*w Telephone I B ( I Unique as a snowflake / i Feb. 1-2S Feb. Storybook Walk: "Winter Trees’’ by Carole Gerber; illustrated by Leslie Evans. A boy and his dog use their senses of sight and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow-covered forest, The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Feb. 1-28 — A Frosty Mystery Game. Solve the mystery! Follow clues on each sign to solve the mystery of who stole the Institute’s rose hips. Saturday, Feb. 8 — A Winter Walk on Candlelit Trails, 6:30-8:30 p.m. J k Take an evening to enjoy the quiet, peaceful sounds and sights of winter under the February “Snow Moon. Friday, Feb. 14 —Valentine’s Day specialty dinner. Doors: 5:30 p.m; dinner at 6 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic four-course dinner for two. Seating is limited; those interested are asked to make their reservations early. Select from prime rib, chicken Parmesan or a plant-based meal when registering. More information about these events can be found on the institute’s }Arebsite at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. ,n,'aww K. . !1 II L I n 1 I ! J T . 4 1 %« »I k I I I % I* T.1T-. I I J 1 ,T £ t.-* ..'.yr. J 'tK rjluTT 1 1 ♦ ♦ t - IL • •« i ’s^ X. ’1 •i t ‘ t 'r f I V C; A r I ♦ ♦ K:- 4 • < <r �I rc3 3.snr Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 7 I B V J t 1 ! I 4 f TURNING BACK THE PAGES 1 w I, ■ % Hl II ft .J 1.,' h; BANNER JULY 27, 1995 i k JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT I* The following is a continuation of an account of the early life of the Ellis Faulkner family, written by Robert Faulkner. “In the morning, Dad would come into the kitchen in his nightshirt, lay strips of newspaper in the firebox of the range, add some kindling, a couple of sticks of V * firewood, light the fire and put the teakettle on so he would have hot water for shaving. He shaved in front of a small mirror, dressed except for his shirt and with the suspenders hanging to his knees. He shaved with a straight razor that he honed on a leather strop. After each stroke of the razor, he wiped the soap and whis kers from the blade on a piece of newspaper. Summer vacation lasted three months and seemed The Faulkner family in the family car, ca. 1916. much longer. We had to work some, weeding the gar the Western Michigan delegates to the state convention. den, picking strawberries and vegetables and doing The party machine gave the convention to Bay City on some chores, including the most hated of all duties, Michigan’s east coast. washing and wiping dishes. “A trainload of Western Michigan delegates pulled “But we also had lots of time to play. Sometimes we out of Grand Rapids for Bay City on time, but the train would dig angle worms and with our long cane poles was delayed at every station and, at one place, pulled over our shoulders cut across the fields to Pleasant onto a siding to wait an hour for a freight to pass. When Lake. Here, we would roll up our knee britches as far the angry delegates asked the conductor for an explana as we could, wade out as far as possible and fish for tion, he would only say they had orders to wait. bluegills. “The train arrived too late in Bay City for the dele “Sometimes we would go swimming. When I was 5, gates to vote. A solid Taft delegation had been selected I learned to swim in Pleasant Lake. The lake was on the back of the Pennock’s farm. In those days, it was all to go to the national convention. If similar tactics were woods and fields around the lake. There wasn’t a house used in other states, it would account for Taft’s renomi nation, which resulted in Roosevelt’s Bull Moose Party. in sight. “There were two other lakes close to Delton, Crooked “The split in the Republican party gave the election to and Wall. My father put up ice from Wall Lake for Democrat Woodrow Wilson. his soda fountain. The ice was put in the ice house in “This brings to mind another election. Four years blocks about a foot thick. Sawdust from the lumber mill later, on election night in November 1916, my father was poured over each layer. We had ice until mid-Sep went to the telegraph station in the railroad depot to get tember. Then, the soda fountain was closed for winter. the election returns as they came in off the wire. We “My father liked to fish through the ice and often I waited. Up late that night until he came home with the would walk with him up the lane-like road to the brick glad news that Hughes had won. It was not until the yard, then cut through the woods and swampy area that next day when the California vote had been counted was impassable in summer and onto the ice of Wall that we learned that Wilson had been re-elected on a Lake. He would cut half a dozen holes in the ice, tie his pledge to keep us out of the European war. fish line to a stick and set his lines. Then, in a day or “I still remember where I was when I heard that two, he would go back, remove the fish, mostly blue the U.S. had declared war on Germany. Our teacher gills, and rebait the hooks. required the fifth-grade students to bring current events “If my father were disobeyed, he could be very stem to school. Most of the accounts concerned our entry and unrelenting. One morning, it was very cold and into World War 1. This was, of course, in April of 1917. there was a strong north wind..He dressed.to .go .to the ... - ’ -“In 4 918, myTather and (his brother) Paul enlisted lake to run his lines. I put on my overshoes, heavy coat in the Army. They were stationed in Ann Arbor, where and mittens, prepared to accompany him. He told me I Paul was attending the University of Michigan. When couldn’t go. However, when he set out, I tagged along the great flu epidemic of 1918 struck, there was such a behind. I was 6 or 7 at the time. Dad set out at a pace I shortage of doctors that my father, being a pharmacist, couldn’t keep up with and I kept falling further and fur was put in charge of one of the makeshift hospitals. ther behind, but he never so much as glanced back. He was always so proud of the fact that not one of his “Beyond the brickyard was a Ione house on the edge patients died, although the death rates in the other hos of the woods. By the time we reached there, my hands, pitals were high. He attributed his record to dosing his feet and face were hurting from the cold. 1 was a shy patients with quinine and lots of liquids. child and didn’t know the Sensibas who lived in this “I will never forget Nov. 11, 1918. Germany sur isolated house, but I knew I couldn’t make it home rendered, (and) the church bell and school bells rang. without getting warm first. So I timidly knocked on Everyone was in a holiday spirit. Arnold, Earl and I posed the door. They welcomed me in and I warmed myself for a photograph proudly shown of us in the Kalamazoo in front of their pot-bellied stove. After an hour or so, Gazette with the one-word banner headline: ‘Peace.’ my father returned and I fell in behind him. He never “During the war, the people were magnificent. They uttered a word all the way home, nor did he ever men bought war savings stamps. People gladly observed tion the incident later. I never went with him to the lake meatless days and gasless Sundays and used com sugar after that. I had learned my lesson. instead of cane sugar. They raised victory gardens. The “March is the month sap rises in maple trees. It is a ladies knitted wool socks and sweaters for the service month of freezing nights and mild days. Walking to men. We all supported the war effort in every way we school on a cold March morning, we could see icicles could. We boys stood on the sidewalks and shouted hanging from some maple branches that had been frac ‘slacker’ if a car went by on a gasless Sunday. tured by the March winds. We would pick them and “It must have been 1915 or 1916 that my father was suck on the sweet ice. So we had our own maple popsi named secretary of the Board of Pharmacy. In those cles before popsicles were even invented. days, there was no board office in Lansing. The office “A few people tapped their trees and made maple was wherever the secretary lived. syrup, but it was not produced commercially in our areas. “One day, a huge safe arrived. It contained all the “Michigan has cold winters and deep snow. Our win records of the board. It was too big and heavy to put ter play included sliding down hills, making snowmen, in the house, so Dad had it put in the bam. So, for two tunneling in snowdrifts, and, of course, snowball fights. years, the office of the State Board of Pharmacy was in “If any of you are historians, you may wish to a cow bam in Delton. research the events leading up to the election of 1912. “ I can ’ t remember the exact year, but I believe it was “Theodore Roosevelt was trying to capture the 1917 that Dad had a severe attack of rheumatism. He Republican Party’s presidential nomination from had been bothered with the awful disease off and on President Howard Taft. During his time as president, for years, but this attack was so severe that he was con Roosevelt had used the Sherman Anti-Trust Act to fined to bed most of the time. He could hobble around, break up monopolies. He was known as the ‘trust bust but to do so was very painful. er.’ The rank-and-file Republicans were for Roosevelt, “He had a country doctor from Hickory Comers. The but the party machinery was in the hands of President doctor said, ‘Ellis, 1 can cure you if you take 14 shots Taft. of medicine I have, but the shots are very painful and “Taft was favored by the big corporations, including get worse because (each) shot is larger than the one the railroads. My father was active in politics and a strong supporter of Roosevelt, as were practically all of before. 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( •ti i * 1 - E-" 4 I I < *s I T I j i / •t I M * ’ / >v I 4-^ < I ^4 I You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. P • » B b « ftp % 4r 4 ♦ •fii J ) ! » #• ^4. c. . j: r VT •* d J ri J*-’ r' VIEW I t I I Group I t Your Community Connection ■tf ■v. 1 r > I 4 X 1 ti. 1 * * z»- ■CT IP ✓ L y^ ___ * 4 ■ Bjs V ft *W**'*^ * A <> Ute' .tk * *» 4 '•X- The Delton Elevator, photographed by Ellis Faulkner. “I think that my father would have agreed to anything at that point. Though my father lived to be 81, he never had rheumatism or arthritis again. The shots had cured him, but in 1981 (and in 1995 and 2025) we have no cure for rheumatism or arthritis. “During this period, Earl, my older brother, who was bom Jan. 30, 1906, was peddling the Kalamazoo Gazette around Delton in order to make enough money to buy a bicycle. Sometimes I would tag along. “The last part of his route took us south by the Methodist Church to the end of the sidewalk. A path led to the few houses beyond the church. Along the path, there was a grassy bank. Here we would sit with our backs against the bank while Earl would read me the funnies. We ignored the angry remarks of the customers who objected to their papers being late. “When Earl finally got his bicycle, he generously let Arnold and me ride it. Arnold and I both learned to ride on his bike, even though our legs could not touch ±e ground and we had to start and stop at the house steps. Arnold is two years younger than 1. He was bom March 7,1912. He was more adventurous than me and every thing I could do he would try and usually succeed in doing. “After Dad returned from the Army, Gov. Sleeper appointed him Judge of the Probate for Berrien County to fill a vacancy. He had to stand for election in April 1919. In those years, all judicial and township offices were filled in a spring election. He won easily. The next day at school, my fellow students marched around me and pointed their fingers saying, ‘Judge, judge, judge!’ I never did figure out if they were celebrating or making fun of me. “The following summer, Dad had to make what may have been the most difficult decision of his life. After being appointed judge, he entered upon his duties with characteristic dedication. He purchased a set of Blackstone, a course in common law. He carefully stud ied all of the material dealing with wills and probate. All his energies were directed toward becoming a com petent and respected judge. “Early that summer he told me he was in a difficult position. Being only 9,1 was flattered that my father would talk to me as though 1 were ‘grown up.’ “This is what he said: ’20 years ago when I was work ing for John Armstrong, I said that if ever his drugstore was for sale, I wanted to buy it. You know, I was work ing there when I met your mother. We still know people in Middleville. I’ve always liked it there. Now, John is ready to retire and his store is for sale. It’s what I’ve always wanted, but I’ve just been elected judge and a lot of good friends all over the county worked real hard for my election I would be letting them down.’ “Well, his dream won out, and in the autumn of 1919, we moved to Middleville. “Before moving on to Middleville, I was to give you a little more feel of what life was like in Delton in the second decade of the 20th century. “The ladies of Delton wore ankle-length dresses, ankle-high shoes that were fastened with a button hook, and wore their long hair in a bun on the back of the head. No girl’s hair was cut from the time she was bom. When my mother washed her hair, it hung to her hips. We boys wore knee britches, long black hose and ankle-high shoes. “Once, my dad bought me some low-cut walking shoes or Oxfords. 1 was only 5 or 6. He took me with him when he went by train to Detroit to drive home a new Ford from the factory. We went to the factory and saw them driving the cars off the end of the assembly line. But the night before, he bought me the shoes and took me to see a play. My feet hurt from the new shoes and the play bored me. I’m sure Dad regretted ever tak ing me along. “The drive home over dirt roads in an open car was very tiring. The only paved roads were in larger cit ies, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. These roads were mostly brick.’’ To be continued... ♦ ♦ SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Faster processing of disability claims for people with Alzheimer’s disease HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. It is a brain condition that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Since the onset of Alzheimer’s can occur in younger people before they retire, it may affect their ability to work as the disease progresses. Our benefits and services are especially vital to people with ♦ ♦ t * « 4 7 * f ' •■ I I ’ ‘ r: I B ?ri(' J I « I I U '* Nf. k i ft1 7 1 ft* r. / > Q-. r s tW iI ) » I 1 I, I I a I 1 5 W fr 4 a a I I I ■.i-.'ar. ' * 1 I 'i4.ft —’ iiMb In My Time’ Part II r ft ' .f I k early-onset Alzheimer’s who are unable to work and may have no other source of income. They may want to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDi) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Our Compassionate Allowances program provides faster processing of disability claims for people with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and several other neurodegenerative (brain degenerative) disorders. More than a decade ago, Social Security added early-on set Alzheimer’s disease to our Compassionate Allowances pro gram. You can learn more about our Compassionate Allowances program at ssa.gov/compassionateallowances. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for IVest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at Hillary. hatch@ssa.gov. �d‘ •*1 8 Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starling promptly at 1:00 PM on 2/20/2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Names of Morlgagor(B): Jerry L. Plank III. Original mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Date of mortgage: 6/4/2019. Mortgage recorded on 6/14/2019 as Document No. 2019-005699. Foreclosing Assignee (If any); Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the dale hereof: $105,658.25 Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: LOT 4, BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. BEING PART OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. PARCEL 2: PART OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 10. VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6. BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT AS LAID OUT AND REPLATTED BY SAMUEL ROUSH’S ADDITION; THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 6. 75.0 FEET. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE EAST, 66.28 FEET. PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 6. TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE EAST LOT LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE NORTH 51.80 FEET, ALONG SAID EAST LOT LINE. TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF PLATTED 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY; THENCE WEST, 66.19 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY; THENCE CONTINUING WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, 66.18 FEET, TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 5. BLOCK 10; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID WEST LINE 15.0 FEET; THENCE EAST, 66.18 FEET; PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 36.93 FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6. TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 106 Cherry St, Freeport, Ml 49325. The redemption period will be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after the statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is determined abandoned under MCL 600.3241, the redemption period will be 1 month from the date of such sale. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes pursuant to MCL 600.3240(16), the redemption period is 1 year from the date of such sale. The redemption period may be extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a rnilitary service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Date of Notice: 01/16/2025. Codilis & Moody, RC. 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (313) 536-2500. This law firm is a debt collector. C&M File 23-24-00403 (01-16)(02-06) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisemenl Notice is given under section 3212 ot the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly al 1:00 PM, on February 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the properly. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register ot deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a lee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Jordan Jones, a single man and Stephanie Kelley, a single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (‘'MERS’3, solely as nominee for lender and lender s successors and assigns Date of mortgage: March 27, 2018 Recorded on March 30. 2018, in Document No. 2018-003356, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight and 35/100 Dollars ($117,988.35) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; Parcel 1: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 10. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY ROAD LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD-126.5 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES. WEST 120 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO, INCLUDING ALL LAND BETWEEN THE DESCRIBED PARCEL AND THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL ON NORTH SIDE OF THE DESCRIBED PARCEL. PARCEL 2: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD. WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY ROAD LINE 126.50 FEET. THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 0 MINUTES EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST SECTION LINE 135 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL. THENCE NORTH 39 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 126.50 FEETTO SAID WEST SECTION LINE. THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 0 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 135 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS ON SAID CHANNEL FROMTHE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL TO BRISTOL LAKE. Commonly known as 2021 E Bristol Rd, Dowling, Ml 49050 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1551592 (01-30)(02-20) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM. on March 6. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Garth R. Jarman and Mary A. Peck-Jarman AKA Mary A. Peck. Husband and Wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Quicken Loans. LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Dale of Mortgage; July 30, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 4, 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $169,383.07 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, commencing South 88 degrees 21 minutes 25 seconds West, 268.50 feet and South 01 degrees 01 minutes 30 seconds East. 275.47 feet from the Northeast corner thereof; thence South 01 degrees 01 minutes 30 seconds West, 226.21 feet; thence South 88 degrees 21 minutes 25 seconds West, 580.12 feet; thence Northwesterly 202 feet along the centerline of M-37 highway; thence North 88 degrees 21 minutes 25 seconds East, 316.5 feet; thence North 01 degrees 39 minutes 00 seconds West, 24 feet: thence North 88 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds East, 290.77 feet to the beginning. Commonly Known as; 14083 S M 37 Hwy., Battle Creek, Ml 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible Io the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 02/06/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248853-4400 319771 YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on... • • ■ mmacleod@mihomepaper.com VIEV^’ THE HASTINGS BANNER Group Your Community Connection Group HastingsBcinner com NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney lor the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 ot the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a tee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Fuller, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Neighborhood Loans. Inc., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 1.2020 and recorded April 17. 2020 in Instrument Number 2020004093 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen and 39/100 Dollars ($158,816.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 links West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22, thence West 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence South 12 rods 16 2/10 links, thence East 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence North to the Place of Beginning. 8150 Tasker Rd, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600,3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 6. 2025 File No. 24-009935 Arm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (02-06)(02-27) I Jii' I *1 / ‘L 4 ■ IT? ’ I iklj” - J /•, IV z ■ ■ ..ifc' * r f z • 1• ■ 4' k.r.'. 4» rt'/ I I .1 0 * ' I i’ I .. * I 1 i r' * '■ I r r / b' » / . *r J •’’fl*- vt' f T3 I*J I C J k ( I > •'Ji: ♦* 1 I jir ftiTrtafc * A I i' I ( 4 !r . 71” 1,« ‘ I, I ’ I « i/ f J I V • I I I . '■ * 9 i k. <11 in . r ij; 1 f 11 f ij ) » 1 i J Jl V 'U t ‘ to-*’’ ' I ' «- *»V.I 4 J J ’ J X «I t ' ll 1 f <1 1 >• X >> .. u r» i 4 T 1 *•. I » ’ T ' 1 > ,1 .1' » I 1 f 11 I r, u.v t I J k » I 1 a r J I I I ’ 4.- (' ‘ -i \ « I • I J I » I h I k •T- 7 k <. - • I •# ‘ r -J I f* »' b f 'I ( P I ' I 1 I !) k I r J < ( v\ J , I J k i X «!/ . At ) * ’fh’ f I ' '■I J k .(1 7 J r? I I 11 1 I I 1 l(d ‘in* ? 1 - X - ♦>I J 1 4i|f NOTICE r -. ;’ji4 TO ALL CREDITORS; The Settlor, Jean M. Swanson, date of birth June 22, 1935, who was a resident of Kent County. Michigan, died December 22, r / t 3 oiia k I V 1 ;3- ) I , .jC \* jfiOi ( l-gni ini ' in: I f f OC ’i'ontJH nI --3 ’?'JU£?1 S E' ^f ir c j2i oec ' 1 ■'ric ini. ..4 death. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Jean M. Swanson Living Trust dated December 3, 2018, as amended, will be forever barred unless presented to Sharon Davis, Trustee within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will 1119 - ■ --)t I •- f liBor e c3IBD u.? •A ' •> »pih to- -fijer IL. —•n - '■ 3l *• > * ,/. I :;uii ’ 0 I . 'f A .1^ 1 u I 1! oot> erir f ' nr *11} *1^ (J son? I k .■r ' i I 1.1 . I O' I ’ i ' xCi 2024. There is no personal representative of the Settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Sharon Davis is serving as Trustee as a result of the Settlor’s (02-06)(02-27) GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM WWW Z * 'rC I 1UC ‘-*'1 —1 .*• '?’t > , < in thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitited to it. Attorney: Thomas S. Flickinger P61173 .-1 , SUMMIT LAW, PLLC I I c. 3.- k i * « s Z j - '& rw V r — t 4 ni fl J 2944 Fuller Avenue, Suite 205 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 < s ’J'. H • t . k _ • V 1 I I ’ (616) 600-6370 Trustee: C A. it I* * > Sharon Davis 5292 Swanwood Caledonia, Michigan 49316 - 9 •t 4* Sb I 1 9 k u PCJ’i’Hjflte** I' I 1 »"<W'r t■ -’t’ n TOWNSIDP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICIDGAN TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION tel—■ < mra i IS < n *1 V » ft ■> e 1>- fg V*J i:, J’. H3i rn nT- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 4,2025,10:00 am Organizational Meeting TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICIDGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance No. 180, which was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at a special meeting held on January 29,2025. Monday, March 10,2025,1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 11,2025,9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial 50.05% 1.1123 0.9990 Industrial 40.11% 1.2466 Residential 44.16% 1.1322 44.95% Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after ■ J** shall be recorded at the Register of Deeds. SECTION II SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this ordinance are severable. Jim Slonebumer, Supervisor Prairieville Township I Kevin Harris. Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at JI n C'i-' fill '13501 1 X Ij ( 'di. » I •> ‘i « ’ It auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-2726 11 5 •; I rr ■ If D b at o V I' ! ' odt- - ■' .'-fun 1’7 t I 1 • 00 p 3 Ahi#A T q J J •■L I fl 'L k I K i * I A •□Gniuio ‘ 1 *, J k. k V I n ’ 4 iJttOHM I >r «K iJ-. > X I « 50, £fi 'onfiir^^ , • I ''t •' I I t- 1 <k ‘ I ■' *3nro 'll ibbc 3 taiiuJ ffep- f Cf I 9 la L '. -1 lot I 'I '■ G i - : < 4 ' I I I u 1 ..•• A A I f fl k / > L k s 1 1 JI •s n 1 TF» ’ ‘r .r kl 4 u ti alT^ fe' •l f Bl '-kite t f 4 '4 e fl ' * 1 iV I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Rod Goebel, Clerk 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 T 6f--. .^^F^k****. SECTION 111. REPEAL/EFFECTIVE DATE. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take eight days after publication the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring ! » 12 'M I I L of this publication. rZa^. ‘’lU :4'^ I * PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date r 'A 1 b SECTION I REZONING PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 7. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Prairienlle Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by conditionally rezoning property comprising 2.01 acres on Merlau Avenue in Land Section 7 from “A, Agricultural District” zoning classification to “R-2 Single & Two Family Medium Density Residential District” zoning classification with conditions, which property is further described as 12705 Merlau Avenue tax parcel 12-007-006-50. A conditional zoning agreement containing the applicants offered conditions of rezoning ' i after adoption. completion of Board of Review. - r-* V 1 ' t I L. �>k *IP. * 4b A J SPORTS . S 4* f- < * \ I k v-S V F: F. i', I I if % , I I I I 1.. k*- k •\ \ < I* I ■» J Thursday, January 6, 2025 I - www.HastingsBanner.com < 9 1 r \ C'.-S. ?i Vikes shout their way to win at CAAC White Final ? I f f I 'b »k. UTic I: t- ■ V'< f r t I i t • 4 V,' '•> ' r! ; '1. • - M 5 . 'I* . 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'■'I > fl r ) I •-» t /« .i ll 2; ♦ 4 II "'■■n * f 335“ A* f I r id I: !’> , « I I 'no- T. o* k ■ r « I '> I rr ^-21a J I ifiiJ a -t’ 'f. r 'Ujg }*» T» 4 > r 'UliA ^9 11 - - 1. r. *t J 2^ . l’.* •' . li 4» 4 '.I I ^7 ........... efe*... •; o * : to see that and leam that has been a big learning curve, but we’re getting there. It can feel silly the first time or two a cheerleader is staring in the mirror in the weight room focusing so intently on what is going on with the muscles in their face. “They always tell us, it doesn’t look silly when you all are doing it. The sil lier you feel, the better you’re doing,” Carpenter said. Facials and energy helped the Lake wood varsity competitive cheer team take a victory at the Capital Area Activ ities Conference White Division Final Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Portland High School. The win last week wasn’t quite enough to get the Lakewood ladies another conference championship as Charlotte clinched the 2025 CAAC White title by beating out third-place Portland by a a few tenths of a point for second on the day. The Orioles won each of the first two conference jamborees and the run ner-up finish was enough to give them the championship Lakewood won Wednesday with an overall score of 749.74 ahead of Char lotte 731.02, Portland 730.28, Lansing Catholic 690.5, Fowlerville 664.88 and Eaton Rapids 573. “Our whole thing that whole week was we have to be bigger,” Carpenter said. “Like, we know we can hit the stuff, but we have to perform. The first two round weren’t perfectly how we hoped, but we did our job, and then in round three they just said ‘be big. You have to be big or go home. ’ “We went big, everything hit, we were exciting and it was enough to beat Char lotte finally. That’s good.” Lakewood trailed Charlotte by al- *V • 5* Extra weight room time has been a big part of the Vikings’ ramp up to the postseason in 2025. Racks and dumbbells and weight plates working out the glutes and triceps haven’t been the focus for the Vikings though. They’ve been up there to take advantage of the mirrors while working out the zygomaticus major and the mus cles in the face and body responsible for smiles, shouts and the like. “We have to be loud. We have to use facials. A lot of the struggle this year has been getting girls to use their voices and their faces. We know we can physically do the skills, but a lot of it is making it look cool to the audience, so using a lot of facial, using a lot of precision and big voices is huge,” Lakewood junior all state cheerleader Taylor Carpenter said. The Viking coaching staff has point ed out fixes throughout the season, but wanted the cheerleaders to really see the changes that needed to be made. “They say, we can tell you these things, but until you see what you’re doing wrong it is kind of hard to fix it, so I think it has been helpful just to see, to see yourself doing it, and I think that made a big change for us,” Carpenter said. The Vikings have done some of that in past seasons, and they’ve reached the MHSAA Division 3 Competitive Cheer Finals in each of the past three seasons, but it is taking a little more work this year with a young squad. “The previous teams I’ve been on were veteran teams. We had a lot of girls that kind of knew what was going on, Carpenter said. “For these new girls just t ■Qr t 4 *4* v y^rt. Brett Bremer Sports Editor T s » -• I I t -• • .mnufl J y • ‘-n 6m Cm l\•4 lai ► u •.M I I « L. N > a» I A f > a* I If; 11- k* * <zf I -.Jir V k ttj I .^3 ”1 I I f t 4^ f, e f |n<^ * M /■ r 7 f » *■»' * I J f y V rs I V -t |« r ( -•c^ , 4 The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its victory in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Final at Portland High School Wednesday. Jan. 29. The Vikings finish the season second in the conference’s overall standings behind Charlotte. Photo provided most seven points heading into round three, but outscored the Orioles 309.2 to 293.5 in that final round. Portland nearly bumped the Vikings into a tie with the Orioles for the top spot overall conference standings with a score of 300.3 points in round three. The Viking team put together scores of 230.5 in round one and 210.04 in round two. “Everybody just kind of did their job and all the pieces fell together finally,” Carpenter said. The Raiders had the top round one score of the competition at 230.7, but fell behind the Vikings and Orioles with a 199.28 tally in round two. Charlotte scored 226.3 points in round one to sit in third place at that point, but pulled into the lead with a 221.22 in round two. The Vikings and Orioles could meet again in the regional round of the MHSAA Division 3 state tournament. Lakewood would have to earn a top four finish at a fairly tough district, which also includes Portland, Feb. 15 at Alma to reach regionals this season. Lakewood has one final competition on the regular season slate at St. Johns Saturday, Feb. 8. 1 "Wh4k. 7*'; I * T I I I - -X* r sr.: V 4 5 H w f I. L--: ' T* * I fl ** w TK cheer finishes off trio of OK Gold victories «4B u I I 4 ifc. It f I 1s 4 .* ,j I. i I •t I I |.> 1^ ‘ 1 I ‘•t*! '^’1 ’A: I n-ib¥A.Mv 2 5^ r r MW «* z.’f Brett Bremer Sports Editor :! .J I 4 / • 4 f. I'. n c There wasn’t a fall. There wasn’t a wobble. There wasn’t a doubt. There was only an explosion ofjoy when the Trojans raced off the mat at the end of roundthree in the Thomapple Kellogg High School gymnasium in Middleville Jan. 23. The Trojans fired offa nearly flawless round three performance to earn a score of 312.9 in the round and an overall final score of 748.86 that bested runner-up Northview by more than 21 points at the second OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season. The Trojans won both of the confer ence jamborees this winter and finished off an outright conference championship when they won the OK Gold Conference Championship Meet at West Catholic H igh School Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Grand Rap ids. The two jamborees count for the half ofthe conference overall standings and the other half came from Wednesday’s finale. “It felt electric,” Thomapple Kellogg senior Lilly McKeown said of the round three performance on the home mats at ±e second conference jamboree. “When I look at coach and she is jump ing up and down, and being nine months pregnant that is not easy for her to do, it just feels good.” Trojan head coach Madelynn Lula was just as pleased as her senior back spot McKeown. “In that round, yes the performance was fantastic, it was confident, the little things we have been working on like timing ofmotions and stuff,” Lula said. “When it comes down to it, when you’re scoring over 300, to get from 300 to 312 is really hard. It’s the little tiny things. And it is that much harder when you’re competing with 15 instead of 16 because your maximum is so much lower. To go out there with 15 and score that high, that is just that much closer to perfect. The fact that we’re getting there already is so exciting. We’re able to make the round more, bigger and better and build off of it because we haver the confidence we can do it already. “I don’t think we’ve gone out there yet and hit that feeling when we came off the mat of like, ‘we did it.’ Up until now there has always been a stunt fall, ora mistake, or something where they came off and were like that could have been better coach. 1 know that could have been better. There is nothing like that feeling of running off and being like I gave it 150 percent, and I think they finally felt that feeling today. We hadn’t felt it yet.” The Trojans had 15 girls on the mat in round three, because the Trojan senior duo that was honored at the end of the competi tion is a bit of a MASH unit at the moment. 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Photo provided C-*,5 kl k f ?s •.y f. ‘ k'W «lk * kJ *1 ?• ■r V 4 4 \ I •M F r t' ■ I Hl w t r ! * ••l ) l> 11^ A « t * Mt.; I* .71^ 4 '1 T >•». •j: .T . > *rj‘. w s J ( •*1^^ •l X Thornapple Kellogg junior flyer Mia Hilton is held up high by her stunt group during round three of the OK Gold Conference jamboree hosted by TKHS Jan. 23. TK swept the three OK Gold Conference competitions this winter to claim the outright conference championship. Photo by Brett Bremer ( ♦ ♦ 1 in all three rounds. Fellow senior back spot Olivia Bouchard has spent time in a sling wi± an injured shoulder for the second season in a row, and is hoping to be able to be back healthy in time for districts. “It is really tough,” Bouchard said of being sidelinedjustgettingtowatchherteamcheerto a conference championship. “It is really tough. But I am just trying to keep the positive vibes up for my team, because I know I can do it. I show up to practice every day and I’m the number one hype woman. I make sure that they know ±at they’re needed and what they do is important. If they need ice, 1 get them ice. If they need water I get them water. Just be there for them, that’s all I can do.” “What ±ey have contributed makes me kind ofemotional to think about,” Lula said. “They’re my first group that I have coached all four years. I have ±at much more of an emotional attach ment to ±em, but they’re more lead by example kids The fact ±at they still go out ±ere and they want it for their team and they’re working hard and putting in the elTort just shows their leadership more than it is vocalized.” TK also tallied solid scores of226.6 in round one and 209.18 in round two last Thursday, finishing with the top score in each of the three rounds. “The parts that we drill in the other rounds are continuing to grow and blossom,” Lula said. “I think we just haven’t gotten that lightning bolt feeling yet, that sparkle feeling in the other two rounds and ±ey’re harder to do because the crowd doesn’t get as excited and doesn’t get as engaged. I think we’re just working on chasing that sparkle at this point. The technique is there. I think the kids, now that they’ve felt it in a different round 1 am hoping that then translates into the other two rounds.” Beyond the senior group, Lula said juniors Kaylee Clarke and Mia Hilton both really had a great performance. “Both of them stood out, both leader ship-wise and performance-wise, they both are kids that were the mold, the glue that held today’s performances together,” Lula said. Northview was second at the jamboree at TK with a score of 727.22 points ahead of West Catholic 701.12, Wayland 627.4 and Wyoming 540.2. At the conference championship meet at West Catholic Jan. 29, the TK ladies finished off the three-meet sweep of±e conference with a score of731.18 ahead ofWest Catholic 729.68, Northview 702.62, Wayland 641 and Wyoming 548.9. The TK ladies were tops in the first two rounds there wi± scores of224.5 and 213.78, then tallied a score of 292.9 in round three which included an eight-point deduction. West Catholic was in the second-place spot in round three and then capped its conference season on its home mat by flying to a score of 301.9 in round three which was the highest of the competition. TK shared the 2024 OK Gold Conference championship with Cedar Springs. �r/i I J ► < A 11 ( 1 11 ) 10 Thursday, January 6, 2025 11 THE HASTINGS BANNER Burpee and Nowak win titles for Lions at Big 8 finale Brett Bremer Sports Editor Exchange student FilipNowakandjunior Jackson Burpee won Big 8 Confer ence titles for the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team Saturday as Springport played host to the Big 8 Conference Championships. It is the first conference championship for both. Burpee stuck Quincy’s Lucas Dix on early in the third period of their 190-pound championship match to win the title. In the 144-pound championship match Nowak outscored Bronson’s Brycen Fincham 3-1. Fincham had pinned Nowak in the third period oftheir match-up in their teams’ conference earlier this season. Bronson still took the day’s team championship by beatingout Union City by 2.5 points 147-144.5 at the top of the standings. Springport was third with 108 NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. 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If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 16, 2025 File No. 23-012495 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 points ahead of Reading 68, Quincy 66, Maple Valley 65.5, Stockbridge 16.5 and Concord 0. The Maple Valley team also had Joe Long place third and Jeremiah Penny, Roman Schilz and Robert Schilz each placed fourth. Burpee, the Lions’ lone state finalist a year ago, improved his season record to 27-6 with his two wins. He opened his day in the 190-pound weight class by pinning Stockbridge’s Klara Hays one minute into their semifinal match. Nowak scored a technical fall over Quincy’s Coy Wood in a quarterfinal bout and then beat out Union City’s Andrew Tundevold 4-1 inthel44-pound semifinals. Those three wins upped Nowak’s season record to 28-8. All three of Long’s matches in the 285-pound weight class ended with a pin. He closed out his day by sticking Reading’s Cayleb Wright in the match for third place earning his 20th victory of the season. Union City had more individual champions than anyone else at the tournament with Blayne Crance at 106 pounds, Kaden Russell at 120, Logan Mears at 138, Alex Boyer at 150 and Montana Connell ofUnion City winning championships. The winning team from Bronson got championships from Layne Knisley at 165 pounds, Mason Lindsey at 175 and Sam Tappenden at 285 pounds. The Maple Valley Lions were set to start the state postseason Wednesday, Feb. 5, with their MHSAA Division 4 Team District Tournament at Saranac. The Lions take on a Fulton team in one district semifinal contest beginning at 6 p.m. with Saranac and Carson City-Crys tal meeting in the district’s other semifi nal contest. The district final will follow at about 7:30 p.m. The Lions head to Bellevue Saturday, Feb. 8, for their MHSAA Division 4 Individual District Tournament. Maple Valley closed the season of Big 8 Conference duals with contests against Quincy and Reading at Maple Valley High School last Wednesday. Quincy took a 40-27 win over the Lions, and Reading outscored the hosts 48-36. Tyrese Robinson, Burpee and Nowak had pins for the Lions in the dual with Quincy, Joe Long took a forfeit win and Roman Schilz outscored the Orioles’ Ryan Rose 10-3 in their 113-pound bout. In the dual with Reading, Long, Robert Schi Iz and Nowak had pins and the Lion team got forfeit victories from Jeremiah Penny, Burpee and Roman Schilz. Vikes double Portland’s points to clinch league title Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity wrestling team capped off an undefeated run to a Cap ital Area Activities Conference White Division championship by doubling up rival Portland 46-23 on the mat at Ma son High School during a CAAC Quad Wednesday, Jan. 29. The Vikings and Raiders will square off again Thursday, Feb. 6, in the MH SAA Division 3 District Semifinals at Central Montcalm High School at 5:30 p.m. Central Montcalm and Belding meet up in the district’s other semifinal match with the district final to follow. Lakewood wrestlers will also head to Montrose for their MHSAA Division 2 Individual District Tournament Satur day, Feb. 8. The Vikings and Raiders are familiar postseason foes, and have made battling for a district championship a yearly occurrence. The Vikings beat out the Raiders a year ago and went on to the state quarterfinals in Division 3. “The more you wrestle them, the harder it is to beat them,” Lakewood head coach Tony Harmer said. “It is like a chess match. Where are they going to make moves for next week Wednesday and where are we going to make moves. “Not sure the score is going to be the same.” The Vikings won nine of the 14 bouts in their dual with the Raiders Wednes day. Oliver Johnson at 120 pounds, Vin cent Stamm at 126, Bryce Goodemoot at 144, Bryson Boucher and Owen Prowdley at 175 pounds all scored pins for the Vikings, and Joel Simon finished off the dual with a forfeit win in the 215-pound match. Prowdley’s pin, 1:54 into the 175-pound match against Chase Fullet, clinched the dual for the Vikings. Lakewood opened the night with Bryan Aguilera outscoring the Raiders’ NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for ^e following: Case Number SP-02-2025 - Cherish VanderVoord (Applicant); Craig & Cherish VanderVoord (Property Owner) Location: 7841 Marsh Rd, Plainwell Ml in Section 20 of Orangeville Township. Purpose; Request to operate a dog kennel per section 2343, of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance, that will train rescue dogs to be service dogs. MEETING DATE: February 24,2025. LME: 7:00 PM. PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at ikeesler@barrvcountv.orq. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday • Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the Barrett Spitzley 12-6 in the 285-pound match. Harmer was happy to have Aguilera back in the line-up after a long absence. Portland led 9-3 after three bouts thanks to a major decision by Branlun Simon over the Vikings’ Dakota Harmer at 106 pounds and a 16-1 technical fall for Landon Lanz over the Vikings’ Ste phen Aldrich at 113 pounds. Johnson and Stamm got the Vikings rolling with back-to-back pins at 120 and 126 pounds. The roll slowed just a bit as Portland’s Issac Kramer tallied an 11-10 decision over Lakewood’s Kade Boucher in the 132-pound bout. Areversal and four near fall points for Kramer in the first period put Boucher in a hole, and then a late take down in the third period clinched the win for the Raider’s 132-pounder. Lydon Rodgers improved the Vikings 15-12 lead to 19-12 with a 13-2 major decision over George Burgoyne at 144 pounds, and then the Vikings’ Bryson Boucher followed with a pin of Griffin Opperman late in the third period oftheir 150-pound bout. Mason McGregor kept Portland alive with an 18-2 technical fall over Lake wood’s Gage LaRoche at 157 pounds, but then the back-to-back pins by Risk at 165 and Prowdley at 175 clinched the Vikings’ conference championship. Bradley Meyers managed to pin Lake wood’s Jacob Everett in the 190-pound match to score his team’s final points of the evening. Lakewood was 2-0 on the night also scoring a 44-28 win over Mason in a CAAC crossover. Coach Harmer was really pleased with the effort against the Bulldogs and the teamwork his team showed in getting a race win over the Mason squad. He said Simon came to him midway through the dual and encouraged the Viking head coach to throw his best at the Bulldogs. Coach Harmer has used the crossover matches at the CAAC quads oftentimes to build program depth. The Viking head coach sent his cap tain, Simon, offto be the one to announce to teammates that it would be the plan to put the regular top starters on the mat to push for a win, and coach Harmer liked the attitude of his guys all around both ones who would unexpectedly be taking the mat and those who wouldn’t. The dual with Portland ended with the Viking senior state medalist Simon getting an arm raised for a forfeit win. Lakewood took some time to celebrate Simon’s 150th varsity victory the Satur day before at the eight-team Lakewood Invitational. The Vikings followed up the confer ence championship by sending a few wrestlers to take part in the All CAAC Championship hosted by Holt Feb. 1. The Lakewood team had Bryan Agu ilera at 285 pounds place third, Lydon Rogers at 144 place fifth and Dakota Harmer at 106 place sixth. meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals contact the County of Ba^ by writing or call the following: Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284 Sarah VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk 1 I GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM • t Pair of Panthers take titles at SAC Championship * I '1 I 9^ I 1 I I J ■1 ? st Ki 1 I'U'.IJj ft h’/F;' I ..neria> I * I. .i I* >38 ifaaerr?., xblrM I TBrio no ; i' >: • 4 ‘ ->b3gtu)0(' I oi'iMlWt I I wb'j' ■ I 1 f 1 I (Hdtmabt I >ICG6 y I I** ' >!■ 1 ' 11 nia i«r I. 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I fl GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! fl I k 4 I » I If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on c 5 J I I I I « k Email minacleo(l@mihomepaper.com 1 (T (i w 'I , 1 II L 1: THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 * .1 'H * ♦ / * f Brett Bremer Sports Editor Mitchell Swift and Mason Ferris won championships and the Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team placed fourth at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship at Coloma High School Saturday. A total of five Panthers placed in the top four in their weight class. Climax-Scotts/Martin beat out Allegan by three points to win the conference tournament, 215-212, after the Tigers upended the confer ence powerhouse in a dual earlier this season. Delton Kellogg’s Gauge Stampfler was the runner-up at 138 pounds and teammates Evan Stampfler at 120 pounds and Alec Sinklerat 132 pounds both placed third. Swift ran his record to 31 -5 on the season by pinning Climax-Scotts/ Martin’s Cooper Dinse in the semi finals of the 285-pound weight class and then he took the flight cham pionship when Ayden Oisten from Allegan defaulted due to injury. Ferris had a little more work to do to get his 190-pound champion ship for the Panthers. He beat out Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Malcolm Smith 6-2 in their championship round match. Ferris pinned School craft’s Hayden Crouch in the quarter final round and then took a medical forfeit in his semifinal bout with Gobles’ Brody Marshall. Ferris is now 25-9 on the season Gauge Stampfler pushed his se nior season record to 32-4 with his run to second at 138 pounds. He scored a technical fail over School craft’s Nyko Winebaugh and then outscored Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Jayce Ritchie 7-1 in the semifinals. In the championship match at 138 pounds, Constantine’s Bear Geibe scored a 5-4 win over Stampfler. Constantine was third on the day with a score of 183.5 ahead of Delton Kellogg 112, Coloma 88.5, South Haven 87.5, Gobles 73.5, School craft 32, Watervliet 25.5 and Lawton 24 in the top ten. Evan Stampfler was bested by Cli max-Scotts/Martin’s Logan Gilbert in the semifinal round at 120 pounds, but eventually rallied to score an 11-3 major decision over Allegan’s Cooper Prentice in the match for third place. Sinkler also reached the semifinals at 13 2 pounds where he was downed 10-7 by Constantine’s Preston Like and then eventually pinned School craft’s Lucas Noora in the match for third. Lane Steele, Austyn Lipscomb, Mendon Phillips, Isaac Ferris and David Menck all also won matches for the Delton Kellogg team on the day. Climax-Scotts/Martin had 12 top four medalists on its way to the victory. Gilbert at 120, Cole Reitz at 132 and Haylen Buell all placed first for the CSM team. Allegan had 11 medalists and a tournament high four champs. Jacob Collier won the II 3-pound weight class, Landon Fance-Coulson won at 150, Ryan Sparks took 165 and Rysten Williams won at 175 for the Tigers. The Panthers were set to head to Martin Wednesday, Feb. 5, for their MHSAA Division 4 Team District Tournament. They were going to face Bloomingdale in one district semifinal while Climax-Scotts/Mar tin was set to face Gobles in the other. The teams from the district will all be a part of the MHSAA Division 4 Individual District Tournament at Lawton Saturday, Feb. 8. •4 I (01-16)(02-06) k Xi RiNii ... 1 1 nnoF gi Hi, B 1 • « » with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, www.HastingsBanner.com f I 1 41.. »Ik « K * �'ll V lb 1 t I I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com !:; ’I « t X t * f Thursday, January 6, 2025 Matteson hits nine threes as DK gets Winterfest win 1 .S’* 5 I f pleased with the effort, and that quarter turned out to be a big one for us we needed those extra points going forward because Climax kept on fighting and playing tuff throughout the rest of the game.” Tucker Tack, Carter Brickley and Tris ton McNutt up from the played some good minutes for the Panthers. Matteson noted that he was excited to see his cousin, Tack, get his first varsity points Friday in the win over Gobles. Matteson had three more threes Monday and finished with 19 points. Tyler How land got hot and finished with a team-high 24 points in the win. Hill had 13 points. Delton Kellogg goes on the road int eh SAC Central to face Saugatuck Friday, Feb. 7. Brett Bremer Sports Editor I I Ci> •• f I 1 I 5! 11 J I i G •* I* I • * J • i '[] ’n I t 9 ■3, M t J t Vu >1 .J I 1 I ’ > I 4 U '•t r ’ JI I G •I.', 4 n. 'll ■'i J - n 4 i I I - I I I > .f V. * •4 I> 'i- t I I I . 1 A t a • 1 * « ..4 ’'■■K > I I ? 4- •» 1 G } f ) 1 I » ’’’ i Zi 1 ■. 1 t t I. 1 V 1 f1 I *i T- I', i A I ’ 'E*. •I(K t 5 i J I 'J • 1 S', I .1 kJ I r I 1 X »I i 4« •'1 s I c ■ 4k> f. r i 't k 3' I t • I I t’., h J 1 ‘ i. S V .4 I A I { Y. i 1 ’r I !•/ l> «1 T ri ■’i;: t r i I ’ ! '•* - ! I r K ‘■‘i' 1 It '4 J l{< •' 1 i 4 - I » I I ijj s I r 1 i:.. V J t •« ' <’, 4 r i-! - s I •t--. ■ n lU: 'b I*;- I I J V< i, Hsilt ' t'f'JMJi fl < I I. 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'J " Cf/ 4fc-» ► I i I, 4 »I - ,1 -< to;?} 4 ( i I *I 4 .w I I t/ I r c 'Of- ■ J u J t W: 1 •*’<1 As calmly as he could Gobles head coach John Curtis shouted out slowly to give his team a reminder as it came back down to the defensive end late in the first half Friday at Delton Kellogg. 2, 5 has made six threes. 2. 5.” Before the end, Delton Kellogg’s num ber 25, junior Grady Matteson, hit threes number seven, eight and nine as the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team scored a 56-33 win over the visiting Ti gers in Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division play. The Tigers beat the Panthers by 11 the first time the two teams met back in December and were tied atop the SAC Central standings with Galesburg-Augus ta coming into the Winterfest ballgame at DKHS. Matteson said he felt good from his first shot of the night, even after a warm-up where he wasn’t really feeling it. “I came out, and I think 1 went 4-for-4 to start and then I bought, yeah it’s going to be a good night,” Matteson said. “We had really good ball movement,” he added. “We did a good job, we work on it a lot, getting it inside to our big man and then kicking it back out so we can get open threes. We had movement along the baseline, just kind of making them switch their screens and just causing a little bit of confusion. That was really how I got most of my shots, coming off screens or just some defensive miscom munication.” Matteson hit four of his nine threes in the first quarter as Delton shot out to a 20-13 lead in the first eight minutes and then extended that to 33-18 at the half. He finished the night 9-of-l 1, as best he could remember, behind the arc and had 33 points total. “We kind ofdid what I have wanted to do all season long,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jason Howland said, “get the lead and just maintain it and build on it. That is by far our best complete game all season long. 1 can’t say enough about the man ofthe hour -Grady Matteson. “Holy cow, nine threes.” That’s good to see. He works hard at it,” Howland added. Senior guard/Winterfest duke Grant iVfcArthur and junior guard Keegan Hill I J n Mi t in: 4 ' * < 1'^ < V eA IT I r *» < t» i t f /$ 4 - Delton Kellogg sophomore Grady Matteson (left) and junior Tyler Howland (right) share a laugh on the bench near the end Of the Panthers’ Winterfest win over visiting Gobles Friday in Delton. Matteson hit nine three-pointers and finished with a game-high 33 points. Photo by Brett Bremer 4 • /? s had eight points apiece for the Panthers. They scored most of their points on tran sition lay-ups, and Hill was especially bothersome to the Gobles’ guards at ±e top of the Panders’ zone defense. “Our defense has gotten 1,000 percent better,” coach Howland said. “That is what won it. Keegan Hill, his defense has gotten so much better, and on both ends of ±e court to be honest with you. Keegan’s D is amazing. That kid, he is frustrating a lot of guards right now and that is what we need.” Gobles was led by 14 points from junior Aiden Beam. “We talked about it. This is the number one team in our division,” coach Howland said. “We feel like we should be up there, but we just let games slip away from us, the last three games before this we lost in over time against Maple Valley, We never should have done that. We had that lead disappear. K-Christian, we had a nice big lead on them too and we let ±at slip away on us. Tonight we had that lead and there was this talk, all 44 right let’s not let this slip away.” Delton Kellogg evens its overall record at 7-7 with the win and improves to 4-3 in the SAC Central, one game behind the 5-2 Tigers and two behind the now 6-1 Galesburg-Augusta Rams. “The last time I played this team, I had five points. 1 was really looking forward to playing them and I know everyone else was too,” Matteson added. “Getting beat and then getting a chance to play them again is what you want.” The Panthers have already upped their record to 9-7. They took a 62-49 non-conference win over visiting Climax-Scotts on Monday night and then beat visiting Calhoun Christian 68-35 Tuesday. The Panthers dealt with some illness and injury Monday, but pulled out the win against Climax-Scotts after a slow start. “After the first we concentrated on our defense going into the second quarter and were able to regain the led outscoring climax 21 -3,” coach Howland said. “I was J '4 Delton Kellogg junior Keegan Hills (right) and senior Grant McArthur (back) team up to harass Gobles guard Carter Crippin during their SAC Central bailgame at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer 11 <r« J V' * <. Ita 1 I 1 I MTO *1 r nrw r I ( - jn 9"- I r k 1 . I 1 *8; m -• I 4 > % 4 1 i<R > n ? .1.4 • ‘ ij L I 1 I J • ’S I 1 ( • I f'f' . JI I I Ip . ( *• -- 4 ' I . J L.i- J I I "'■I I ,t * ♦ I L.' j: 'J J I ■ h*' < * <n? t ^3 * I ..X f * <t * I 'j.lT I •«' I i. I . I r rS-’•' I J* r * .1 -* »• 4‘ A* ’ I ;’ J I I 'f*. 1 A-* < r • « < i f t I ♦ f I ■ t - 46to^* I ‘' 1 J J J 9 T I I I Xi - 4«.4j J.? ' JW ‘ u ' I 1 - / • p * * ;J •• 4 I ■ TIOJ ’ 9^ * « *< 4*' e. J:* I J U:1t ' ‘ I®* I 1 ’ .1! 5»1'' (» J I •j * tH 4 jT*'" 'l J I ( tf* , i£' r ib F* ,111? I 4 fil J I J 1 . a I. I I ! ' I .A I I I i I ■* J I ► t t jfrrn^'* « c, •>« i -ili J •rP* * « r I < > t 4 I ) z' The goal this season was growth. That’s what Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge told his girls following a tough 74-45 loss to visiting Gobles in a Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Divi sion bailgame on Winterfest night at DKHS Friday. The Panthers were much better in the second half rebounding and closing out on shooters in the second half against the Tigers and carried that momentum into Tuesday night with Calhoun Christian. The DK girls won for the second time in four games by outscoring Calhoun Christian 36-34 Tuesday. Calhoun Christian took a I3-point win when the two teams met in Battle Creek last month, and the Cougars led throughout Tuesday’s bailgame too until the very end. Addie Stampfler banked in a runner at the end to clinch the victory for the Panthers and finished with a teamhigh 17 points. The Panthers were able to put a 10-0 run together in the fourth quarter to steal the victory. “Just like they have done all year, they had every reason to quit, and they did the opposite,” Lillibridge said of his girls. t i' I '4 'i*’ *»X Panthers avenge earlier loss against Cougars Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ji 1 J -a ■3. • 'id! ?•»?*t A*' 9E . i- .;.- ■ k' 4 •>; : 1 5 A* A * .* MM "^>5 r * X* ••V L , «» < 13 < I* T*' f <* * Am •4*5’ i -J . 1 r . I « f 4 < *• J V - r 1 ^7' ,^,■1 >- T" I I rm^ Delton Kellogg junior Addie Stampfler puts a jump shot over Gobles' Elianna ^Nood during their SAC Central bailgame at Delton Kellogg High School Friday night. Photo by Brett Bremer I t V .. I ( ! J iA' With one out injured, the DK team just had four regular varsity players available and three of them had four * fouls much of the second half. “They played smart, worked hard for good shots, and even with shooting 4-of-20 from the free throw line they found a way,” Lillibridge said. “This team is unbelievably resilient, and I can’t say enough good things about what they have done this year,” he added. Josie Williams added ten points for , the Panthers and sophomore Mallory Momenee tallied her first varsity points for DK. DK is now 3-12 following the vic tory and set to return to SAC Central action Friday at Saugatuck. In the conference loss to Gobles last week, DK got 20 points from Stampfler and ten from Williams. Izzie Wendland buried three threes and finished with 11 points. 4 * zr* 4 1 ..r •/ f *» 4 I I ‘ X >* I t k'S . i .r I . I i / I » I < h a V / » £ rr ’• I 1 ,'l, Fl* ,zX' ' » / >' .*4 r fI 1 . -ri / Lir’ ’ * Tfi u ) I / • < or i .* ..'f? i ’ -t’b / c, J J ) ’> r n ■JL p’ X »• ■' < J! / t I Jr.o ’ t y* 1^ p A jr I ' .1Z4 « tI, - • I' 1 5f*. 4i n tjar I I I .'I i i ■• '■ I .' :• I I' .1 I 1 z 4 4t ( >, k I ,C.i 'z J 1 u? lp'‘ I f. > *f i£'.l f ( X • r* -r| r. ' ^4 irtUrij , J » I 4 If ff' I I ii'' ! ( y 1 t 1 X’ z» k '■ I /r i • 1 / I I 1 I ! r XP ’'‘X , ' J f Panther freshman Rachelle Arms pushes the pace for her team during its SAC Central ballgame with visiting Gobles Friday at Delton Kellogg High School. Photo by Brett Bremer Gobles shot out to a 23-11 lead and upped the advantage to 50-19 at the half. “They had 31 offensive rebounds on us last time and I bet they had at least half that in the first half,” Lillibridge said. “When you’re playing against a good team that can shoot and there is no consequence if they miss, then you’re in trouble. We saw it in Parchment the other night and then again tonight. We had those closeouts with hands down.” The Panthers cleaned up much of that in the second half and outscored the Tigers 26-24 over the final two quarters. During that second half run, coach Lillibridge was happy to see his girls communicating and working together to try and solve the Tigers’ revolving defenses. Gobles’ Kylee Killeen finished with a game-high 27 points and Ellie Wood had 22. Daisy Jackson chipped in 18 points for the Tigers. IIT i i f NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded^'by th0 foreclosing mortgagee. In that eVenC’’ your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. 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I I CM C 1i 1 > �I J / 12 I / 14 Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I 1 **’’,i*4 /irbi || Fr 71 I .tr ■ Big Baker win clinches Saxons’ 6-0 start in 1-8 % Brett Bremer Sports Editor I Sf It is a mix of young and old for the Saxon varsity boys'bowlingteam this winter that has Hastings pushing for an interstale-8 Athletic Conference championship. rhe Saxons improved to 6-0 in confer ence duals with a 22-8 victoiy over the Marshall varsity boys' bowling team at Hastings Bowl Tuesday aftenioon. The RedHawks came into the dual in second place in the conference standings, and it is the second time the Saxons have come out on top against them this season. They're coining together as a team really and starting to bond," Hastings varsity boys' coach Verne Robins said. "We have two freshmen on the team that are starting to pull it out, we had two of them bowling tonight - Andrew Barton and Dakota Cole are both freshmen. They have really picked it up. Right now, we're struggling a little bit. We've had some illness come through the team, but we’ve held it. We had a senior out tonight, Deagan Wilkins, not feeling well, but we've got Miles Lipsey and Hunter Pen nington and they’re both seniors. They’re holding their own and we’ve got those two young freshmen it is really coming together nicely as a team. They're getting more in volved, getting more fired up and making each other better and pushing riglit now." Lipsey and Pennington were both state singles qualifiers as juniors last winter. Pushing for a conference title has made this season a little bit different though. "It's a little nerve-wracking," Penning ton said. "You’ve got to perform forthat." He said his cure for that is just a good, deep breath in the first frame of a dual. .*w zs .IP A-,* _.. T .UR* Saxon freshman Andrew Barton fires a two-handed shot down the lane during his team’s Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win over visiting Marshall at Hastings Bowl Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer 9 I 1 I > t i JU X 9 « I f sr* * .•1 I. u 4 I J I A s r . 4 i s* •l J •l 3 i*r V ’ 4 •.s • 1 f I I J’” < J i 1 t 4. 4 i* I = 4 r i' J lU V i I s< V 4 r :s: I ‘’ll*’ w. > •1^. r X > 1 wr X The Saxons’ Miles Lipsey unleashes a shot during his team's win over Marshall Tuesday at Hastings Bowl. Photo by Brett Bremer The Saxons' Megan Ramey shoots her ball down the alley during her team's Interstate-8 Athletic Conference dual with Marshall at Hastings Bowl Tuesday, Photo by Brett Bremer Hastings' Jen Stoline fires off a shot during her team's 1-8 contest with visiting Marshall Tuesday afternoon at Hastings Bowl Photo by Brett Bremer "Then 1 get over it.” Pennington and Brody Mix won two points apiece in the individual games for the Saxons Tuesday. Mix, Barton and Lipsey each rolled a 200 in the first regular game for the Saxons to pick up points for the team and Pennington earned one with a 173. Pennington and Mix were the only two Saxons to pick up a point in the second regular game, Mix with a 169 and Pennington with a 224, Pennington said he feels better with the mental part of his game this year than he has in the past, something that really started to improve for him midway through his junior season. lasically, not getting down on yourself for missing something as much as 1 was a while ago. There was a lot more competition on the team freshman, soph omore and junior year. Once you get over that, you still have to care about it, but it is easier to come back from those misses," Pennington said. On Tuesday, Pennington said he felt especially strong in the middle of that second regular game as he worked to get over the 200 mark and was really pleased to close out that first Baker win for the Saxons by starting the tenth frame with a couple of strikes, Marshall's Easton Collier was the only guy to better Pennington's 224 on the day with a 238 in the second game that earned a point for his team. Hastings had a 12-8 lead following the two regular games and went into the two Baker games knowing they needed to win just one of them. They took care of that right away with a team total of 209 in that first Baker game that far exceeded Marshall’s 127. “We had to have that Baker to win,” Robins said. “That is one of our better Bakers this year for sure. We have strug gled a little bit with Bakers, but usually we don't make it to Bakers. Usually we beat them in the first two. We beat them in individuals and this time we didn’t beat them in individuals.” The Saxon boys finished oft'the dual with a 171 -129 win in the second Baker game. While the Saxons were up four on the scoreboard as a team heading into the Bakers, they had only outscored the Mar shall boys by five total pins across the two regular games. The Saxons took the first one 932-849 and the the RedHawks took the second 932-854. Hastings still has duals ahead with Cold water, Northwest and two with Pennfield. The Saxons will be home for the next two against Coldwater Feb. 11 and Pennfield Feb. 12. The 1-8 Singles Championship is set for Feb. 15 at M-66 Bowl in Battle Creek, and then the Saxons will follow that up by hostingNorthwestFeb. 17andgoingbackto M-66 for a final dual with Pennfield Feb. 18. The Marshall girls clinched a win over their Hastings counterparts in the two regular games by taking eight of the ten in dividual points and winning the two games by the scores of 857-710 and 754-638. “The girls are getting better,” Saxon girls’ coach Deanna Rhodes said. “It’s just, they have better practices than they do matches.” Megan Ramey, returning from an ill ness, won two points for the Hastings team with games of 157 and 118. Heaven Simmet had the top two individual scores of the day for the Saxon girls with a 167 and a 158, just ofTher average. Jen Stoline had a top score of 149, Kaylin Shild was in the 130s a couple times and Kass Harton had a top score of 117 in her two games for Hastings. The Hastings girls closed out their af ternoon by winning the tvyo Bakej games by scores of 189-133 and 173-172. The Hastings girls are now 1-5 in the lnterstate-8 this season. I ■ ■ • wC ■ S a ’**^'*’’ ' ■ - }f7’ I' I I i I t /r tf’’ J'. 11 I » , ' I I 'O P W-i > ♦ Jl ri’ 4 I I f ■ . 'i •A 1 I ,''r J '' ft. 1 ; r I I rtf 1 II r. fl- I t I I • » r> ■ » d I » r ( I I J r t i F" f f k k / t I i 4 The Unity Christian girls kept their hold on the OK Gold Conference lead with a 17-13 win over the Thomapple Kel logg varsity girls’ bowling team at Hastings Bowl Monday afternoon. The Unity Christian girls improved to 11-1 in OK Gold Conference duals with the win, but the Thomapple Kellogg girls made them work for their points. The Trojan teams are in a bit of a growth period at the moment without a single senior on the roster, A handful of returnees are leading the way for the TK girls ’ and boys ’ teams while some youngsters new to the sport work on honing their skills and gaining experience here and there. “Things have been going pretty' good,"ThomappIe Kei logg head coach Cheryl Cooper said. “We have a lot of new kids out this year. I think I have five new boys and four new girls, so that is really good. 1 love that we have that interest coming back again for it. The kids are improving. We have a lot of first time bowlers coming out. Some of the kids tliat have come back from last year are getting a lot better. They put in some practice time over the summer and you can see that." She said a number of her varsity bowlers, and some com petitors from area schools got together forayouth/adult league at Hastings Bowl in the fail, which took a pause during the high school season and will start back up again in the spring. The group of returning girls leading the way for the Trojan team includes Jenna Robinett, Casey Phillips, Aubrie Hooten and Kenzie Hoogterp. Coach Cooper said Phillips had a good start to the afternoon Monday in the Baker games, lost her mark a bit in the first individual game but then recalibrated to throw a really good second game. The Trojan team won both Baker games on the day with scores of 163 and 134 beating out the Crusaders’ 86 and III. Hoogterp and Robinett were pretty consistent Monday, and Robinett stood out with a couple of games in the 160s, a 167 and a 163. She earned a team point with the 163 in the ns'sSpravfo. MICHAEL KEWEY PLUMBING 1 X t free Licensed Master Plumber I Licensed Journeyman Plumber Estima'®®. Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 i I If t New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation was the second game over 200 for Wiest in recent weeks. The Crusader boys won both baker games and the hvo regular games those 20 points. The TK boys are now 1-11 in conference duals. They were bested in a close one with Wyoming Tuesday 16-14. TK had the early lead thanks to taking the overall total in the Baker games. Wyoming took the opener 156-129, but TK rallied for a 144-112 win in the second Baker game to give the Trojans a 6-2 lead going into tlie regular games. 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Photo by Brett Bremer •’Ti T w V r, • n I I* r - ft - ’4 I*-''' ■ TH' r I l| r7 A I boys taking a 624-608 win in the first one and winning three of the five individual points. TK got points thanks to a 130 from Sholty, a 158 from Wiest and a 128 from Chase Buter. That first regular ganie game bumped the TK IK lead to 13-4, but out the Wolves rallied to outscore TK 10-1 in the second regular game and take the overall total in those two games for two more points tliat pushed them to the victoiy. Sholty scored tlie TK team’s lone individual point in that second regular game with a 112, but tlie TK boys actually rolled better in that second game. They won the first regular game 634-606 and then were outscored 701 -635 in the second. Buter won a point in that opener with his 128 and then rolled a 149 that didn’t score for his team in tlie second game. Tliat was because Wyoming’s Carmelo Berry rolled a 103 in the opening game and then surged to a 166 in tlie second game which was the top individual score of the day. Despite the TK girls' being around .500 and the boys having just one conference win so far, coach Cooper said, "they have a pretty positive attitude. [Coach] Ray [Guild] and I pretty much we're always telling them as long as you're improving yourself and getting better that is what you have to look at. Sure sometimes when tliey have a bad game tliey struggle a little, but overall their attitudes are pretty good.” The Trojans close out tlie OK Gold Conference duals playing host to Wayland Feb. 10 at Hastings Bowl and then heading to Nortlifield Lanes to take on Northview Feb. 12. The OK Gold Conference Championship Meet is set for Feb. < «} r>.f ’ •a. I , } I I B. I 3 * t • -T^U I) ’ i I 1 jr ’’I i ' <*< T v ! 1 ' » U. I J L*T 'IV u F- *1.H , X. I Sr T fl . * Bff t- J I* I i-^ ..L i i I - .n. •‘7 « f. 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Phillips didn’t pick up a team point but had solid games of 118 and 147. The Crusaders outscored tlie TK ladies 727-634 and 655632 in tlie two regular games. Unity was powered by Jaydan Blouw’s two games of 191 and 133 and Emily Dertien’s 146 and 148 gamestliat wontheirteam fourofthe individual game points. Emery Burdick had a 128 and a 139 to win two points for the Crusader team too. The TK girls are now 6-6 in conference duals this season after outscoring Wyoming 28-2 in another conference match at Hastings Bowl Tuesday afternoon. Robinett had a big day Tuesday with individual games of 179 and 153 to pick up two team points. Kayla Chapin-Dyer and Addison Peteraen won two team points each too, and Hoogterp and Hooten won one team point apiece. Hoogterp rolled a 147 and a 115 and Hooten had a top game of 113. The TK ladies took the two Baker games with scores of 176 and 112 against the Wolves. The Unity Christian boys took a 26.5 to 3.5 win over the TK boys Monday, improving to 8-4 in tlie conference. TK got individual points from Travis Sholty with a 171 in the second regular game, Colten Wiest with a 202 in ±e second regular game and Myles Chambers with a 125 in the first regular game. Sholty also split a point in the first regular game thanks to a 123 that matched his Crusader foe. Tliat 1 -i M '' W,.-’*■ Brett Bremer J ws r'- I J ■? �A 1R» X. W ’4 L >■ ' I I *■ 't; i i-inni me ; 4 iBiQf ® t J i I i V.. V Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings senior Jett Barnum scored the game’s first six points, finished with a game-high 24 points even with a rough night at the free throw line, and the Saxons have their first winning streak of the season. The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team led from start to finish in what was a 53-41 win over non-conference rival Lakewood Tuesday at Hastings High School. Against the Vikings’ zone defense, the Saxon coaching staff put together a straight forward plan. “We got him the ball on the block. It is as simple as that. Let him go to work,” Hastings head coach Jess Webb said. “Today, that was the game plan. It was to get Jett the ball in the block and have him do work down there and see where it took us, and play from the inside out,” Webb added. With time on the block to share with teammates Eli Randall and Dan Jensen and the differing strategies from oppos ing defenses, things aren’t always that simple, but it certainly worked well Tuesday. The win moves the Saxons to 3-11 overall this season. They beat Ottawa Hills at the Loy Norrix Love and Basket ball Showcase Saturday in Kalamazoo on the heels of a tough 63-37 loss to Harper Creek in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference action in Hastings last Friday. Porter Shaw hit three three-pointers and finished with nine points for Hastings Tuesday. Jack Webb had eight points and Jensen contributed six. 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Definitely rotations, you just have to move on the flight of the ball and be locked in on the rotations.” The Saxons didn’t let the Vikings get anything going around the three-point line with their 1-3-1 defense, despite the Vikings knowing what was in store for them and spending time Monday prep ping for the Saxon set-up. “Coach [Jason] Copelin, he was grind ing yesterday in practice for not allowing threes for today making sure we were run ning them off the line or we were reading eyes and reading shoulders and making sure we’re getting out there before they get the ball,” coach Webb said. “We weren’t disciplined. They came with a plan,” Lakewood head coach Ja son Solgat said. “[Coach Webb] told me after the game, he came with plan: get it to 24 and 24 did what he needed to do. T. I < I X ( 1 ** I Turnovers, 22, if not more. That is what we got from someone touching a button, and we’ll miss a few of those, so I would say upwards of 25, and you’re not going to win a game with 25 turnovers and if you do it still wasn’t good. “Give it to them, they shot the ball pretty well from all over the court and it was more than one guy who was shooting. We have to figure out how to turn this car around.” Hastings goes on the road in the 1-8 to take on Marshall Friday, Feb. 7. The Vikings have a tough one on the road in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division against Portland. The Raiders are currently 14-1 overall and tied atop of the conference at 8-1 with Lansing Sexton. Lakewood falls to 4-12 with the loss to the Saxons. wanted to attack and not hold the ball and float the ball,” Lakewood assistant coach Chad Pleiness said. "You have to be quick and have decisive movements and get to the open areas, and we just didn’t execute that. 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J '■ '/// I b .•i J J. .A. 9 v»* I I 1 J f \S 7' ii •4^ I IH J » .V^' k'xLr 'J f: lb I. J t A I 5 £■:? (i*: ■ 1 1 % f ' ■' Q I Hastings senior Jett Barnum drives around Lakewood's Jameson Tichvon as his Viking teammates Seth Willette (left) and Troy Acker (back right) look on during their Tuesday night bailgame at Hastings High School. Photo by Brett Bremer I* X.. 1 * r & 3 I ‘M*r i 0 MB ’ I t,. I r n* V 33 2/* * z !? 9 • ■ / rI « J » - I. w» Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings made the adj ustments they needed to and turned a a three-point half time lead into a 16-point victory against visiting Hastings in a non-conference bailgame at Lakewood High School Tuesday. The Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 5-8 overall this season and made it three wins in their past four tries by outscoring the Saxons 42-26. 11 Hastings led 7-5 at the end of one quarter and had a 13-8 lead in the second before the Vikings turned things around to lead 17-14 at the half. “We struggled in the first half to see the gaps and open players in their defense,” Lakewood head coach Luke Farrell said. “ We talked at halftime about how they Saxon senior Rachael Hewitt (24) were covering us in their zone defense ■ elevates in the paint between Harper and where we needed to get the ball. The Creek’s Taegen Anderson (24) and girls executed well and played a tough Remi Zirkel (30) during their 1-8 third quarter. We also worked to push the ballgame at Hastings High School ball up the court in working to get more Friday Photo by Perry Hardin fast break points.” Liz Markwart had 15 points to lead ' the Vikings and coach Farrell noted her continued tough play for the squad. Ana Grant had ten points and Avery Farrell V ■ chipped in seven for the Vikings. Rachael Hewitt led all scorers with 19 points for Hastings, but the Saxons con tinue to try and add scoring threats around her. Kali Koning added three points. Hastings head coach Ben Wilson was A<. pleased to see his girls fight back to within eight points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough. The Saxons go on the road Friday in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference to face Marshall. Hastings falls to 4-10 overall with the loss. Lakewood has a tough Capital Area Activities Conference White Division match-up on the road Friday. Last Friday in the Interstate-8, the Hast ings girls were bested 45-36 at against visiting Harper Creek. The Saxons’ Maddie Peake( 33) The ballgame Tuesday was the third slashes to the rim over Harper Creek in five days for the Vikings who bested junior Kennedy Halverson (22) Friday Lansing Everett 49-6 Monday evening night at Hastings High School. Photo after a 45-34 loss at Eaton Rapids in the by Perry Hardin CAAC White last Friday. I I p III III . The Saxons Dan Jensen keeps a watch on Lakewood guard Ethan Matthews at the top of the Saxons’ 1-3-1 zone defense during Tuesday night’s bailgame at Hastings High School Photo by Brett Bremer « in --- •— * *» Lakewood pulls away from Saxons in second half I b < was Willette who did a good job of pen etrating and either getting to the rim or dishing off the basketball. He also had some strong moments working into the high post for the Viking offense - a spot on the court the Viking coaching staff was hoping to take advantage of an opening in the Hastings defense. “He didn’t care who he was facing. He was going at the rim, and that was the first thing I said going into the locker room, ‘hey, thanks for you bringing effort,” Sol gat said. “I need ten other guys bringing the kind of effort this guy is bringing right now. Seth didn’t start at the beginning of the season. He wasn’t really in the gym a lot with us in the preseason. Football is his focus ... It is nice to see towards the second half or a quarter of the way through the season that he is all in. He just wants to be competitive. He wants to go down swinging. He’ll be Rocky in the fight and he doesn’t care, and every coach wants that kid. You want ten of them.” Along with his competitiveness, coach Solgat also likes the leadership Willette has been beginning to show. k s '•.^’XV 13 Simple plan works for Saxons against Vikings T 1* Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER v^ww.HastingsBanner.com k * T» ? t I 1 f I 1 �*1 14 Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com All-time winningest Saxon helps team to 1-8 title Brett Bremer Sports Editor moaiBnnDatBnrtioM^ ^it84 I .f •T-t i I ’ ■.iiVva ** • —"j » I«• s»r' 7 it Ihr'Ji The Saxons are back in the top po sition. Hastings closed out the 2024-25 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference var sity wrestling season by beating the defending conference champions from Jackson Northwest 52-24 in a dual under the spotlight at Hastings High School Wednesday and then rol ling to a 3 5-point win over runner-up Harper Creek at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship Tournament Saturday at Northwest High School. The Saxons were 6-0 in conference duals this season and put 12 wrestlers in the finals at the conference tour nament Saturday with Hunter Sutfin, Troy Hokanson, Tate Warner and Isaac Friddle all winning individual confer ence titles. For Hokanson, it is his fourth year earning first team all-conference in the Interstate-8. Friddle joined his head coach Jason Slaughter, a 2015 Hastings High School graduate, and 2010 grad Gage Pederson on top of the Saxons’ all-time wins list with his pin of Jaeden Brewer early in the second period of their. The trio were tied with 177 wins until Friddle moved to the front Saturday. “He gets better all the time,” coach Slaughter said of Friddle after he tied the record Wednesday. “We saw tonight a little bit, he mixed it up a little bit. You saw a couple double leg take downs there. He definitely has more, not that he always uses it.” “He is one who does his thing. He finds a way to win every time,” Slaugh ter said with a smile. “He is a Hastings wrestler, that’s for sure, using his throws and stuff.” This senior class, including Friddle, Hokanson, Warner and others, was the freshman class during Slaughter’s first season leading the program. And the Sax ons celebrated all theirs seniors before the dual with Northwest Wednesday. Friddle, a three-time state medalist, now has a Saxon record 180 victories thanks to a pair of pins and then a 9-6 win over Coldwater’s Raul Cecilio in • 3 I In r « •iM *•* i?-i 1 JBMI Ji SB 1 -•I I f 1 11"- I r 1 • .• 5*1 > r 4 I 9 I I b I « C4 4 «ir l’ 1 ♦ 4 I A /■ > • I * r I •• * f. .• =i +: I Is r"' 1 .i Ji - ifi 5 The Saxons’ Hunter Sutfin works to put Harper Creek’s Cohen Renner on his shoulders during the first period of their 106-pound championship match at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship Saturday at Northwest High School in Jackson. Photo by Dan Goggins the 215-pound championship match at the 1-8 Championship. Friddle is now 41-3 this season Hastings had runner-up finishes from Reyd Zoerman (120 pounds), Jax Balderson (126), Isaac Lilley (138), Aden Armstrong (144), Liam Renner (150), Jace Acker (157), Kyle Echtinaw (165) and Matthew Shults (175) Satur day at Northwest and a third-place finish from Jordan Humphrey (132 pounds). Hokanson capped off his four seasons in the 1-8 by pinning Pennfield’s Reese Correnti 26 seconds into their 113-pound championship match Saturday to run his record to 34-6 overall this season. Hunter Sutfin is 40-2 after pinning Harper Creek’s Cohen Renner about a minute into their 106-pound champion ship match. In the 190-pound weight class, Warner took the championship with a 12-8 deci sion over Marshall’s Cayden Hardwick in the final. He ran his record to 37-6 this season wi± his three wins on the day. Shults, Acker, Zoerman and Renner all have more than 30 wins on the season. The Saxons closed Saturday’s tourna ment with 235.5 points. Harper Creek was second with 200.5 ahead of North west 134.5, Parma Western 110, Coldwa ter 55, Marshall 49 and Pennfield 44.5. Hastings had a comfortable lead at the end of the dual with Northwest last Wednesday thanks in part to a couple big wins by Liam Renner and Armstrong in the middleweights. Northwest had Blaine Anspaugh beat Armstrong in the 144-pound final at the conference tournament, Jack Edwards pin Renner in the 150-pound championship match and Juan Asta score a 7-5 win over Acker in the 157-pound final. • On Wednesday, with the dual tied 1818 six bouts in, Renner rallied for a late I Hastings senior Isaac Friddle celebrates tying the school record for varsity wrestling wins at 177 with head coach Jason Slaughter. Slaughter, a 2015 Hastings High School graduate, and 2010 grad Gage Pederson both reached 177 varsity victories. Friddle surpassed that duo Saturday with three wins at the 1-8 Championship to put his career total at 180. Photo provided 9}t)bn^ 0S63I '■ I ' bloom looHos ** 71 r KCvJa®TTt Jsenw f 7'1* . Fi'.r { <* 1/ r •• *. I isJnousiS fieiH ^rjiiiiasHcnc beig or 02 bns i bsaasqiua olb^r I >2 ?■ / o •i Liii T’o 'Ol.XIT t ! I , I btbi«GH0l0rt4 ,6; take down and four nearfall points to pull out a 22-21 decision over Edwards in the 150-pound bout. Armstrong followed that win up for the Saxons by pinning Asta 4:52 into their 157-pound match. Asta put Armstrong on his back in ±e first period of that bout and had a 12-2 lead before Armstrong got the throw he was looking for. “We’ll take it,” coach Slaughter said. The Saxons took over that dual from there with Matthew Shults outscoring Aiden Sawyer 13-6 in the 175-pound match and Warner at 190 and Friddle at 215 scoring pins. 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Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ wrestling coach Clint Post beams when talking about the support his team has gotten from the school administration and Delton community as it works to get oft' the ground this winter. The wrestling program at the high school grew enough over the past couple years that the Delton Kellogg “co-ed” team had to jump from the wrestling room on the eastern side of the high school gymnasium to the larger space behind the bleachers on the western side of the building. Post saw the opening and worked to claim that vacated space for the new Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ wrestling team, a rarity among girls’ wrestling programs around the state he believes. There is still some regular crossover with the DK boys on the other side of the gym, but the DK coach is happy his girls get to have a place of their own. A closet at one end has been turned into a quiet place for changing and storage, and girls’ team takes care of their own cleaning and upkeep. And maybe one day there will be a girls’ name on the board that still hangs on the wall honoring the Panthers win ningest wrestlers of all-time and its state medalists. Olivia Post was the first Delton Kellogg girl to qualify for the MHSAA Individual State Finals, last season, and Olivia took a conference championship at the Southwestern Ath letic Conference Championship hosted by Coloma Saturday. Olivia won the 125-pound weight class with a 3-1 day. She put her first two foes on their back in less than a minute and also pinned Allegan’s Miya Carter 2:23 into their bout. South Haven’s Emily Thomas man aged to pin Olivia late in the second period oftheir match, but Thomas placed third at the weight class having fallen to Carter, the flight runner-up. Delton Kellogg had two girls compet ing Saturday. Johannah Houtkooper was fifth at 140 pounds with a 1-4 record on the day. Olivia and Houtkooper combined to earn 23 points which put tlie Delton Kellogg team in fifth place overall at the 13-team tournament. South Haven won the SAC Champi onship with a score of 52.5 points ahead of Watervliet, 48, Allegan 42, Gobles 42 and Delton Kellogg 23 in the top five. The DK girls will be at Hastings Sat urday for their first ever MHSAA Girls’ Individual District Tournament. ( •e*’ X 3di.ioV>«ifej^rot his .2i£ir 5ifi^ IfiuhiVibnlU^ArtW Lj iV'1 u t liuh Li h * ' ? LoiLiiL^sTV'.r.-f I I XA* I qirizMM 33 01 9 i. 1 a* K I I? ?2£bl fj solwJt I =J I aM^ I n a L D J r:£nn&3is 3S9W>• 1 radlr . !; I. - }3^ -nETi ?fi£noHT /ItnxT.s.nTg bnoM3 3<i» n-’ S •• I i' ■4’ JS I ’p b3UBlq?B(nDri iC ,qup. 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Both open spaces would be made accessible to everyone in the neighborhood. How ever, current plans mean the western open space would see more interactive use than the central space from residents. Cityplanningcommissioners raised concerns about the actual utility of the proposed open spaces for residents. I’m not wild about the central open space area be cause it’s really not at all accessible by the public,” said Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale. “It’s giv ing everyone in that area a larger backyard is really all that it’s doing. I don’t think that that meets what we’re looking for.” West said he and the devel opers are open to tweaking the proposal to increase ac cess to the central open space. “If we’re going to make it more of a recreational area, we have to improve access. Because you’re right—right 84T 9 •z ? ■aobun •fi I ■ f <2 ill I I S&__ Barry County Clerk Sarah VanDenburg is keenly familiar with each person’s position and job description within her depart ment. That’s because she has worked in each of ¥ those roles at some point in I her career. 41 VanDenburg, who took over as clerk to begin this year, is finding a Sarah minimal learn ing curve due VanDenburg to the fact that she has been with the department since May of 2008, serving in just about every capacity. While she is certainly not new to the line of work, VanDenburg is one of a few new faces working in the front office of the county, which saw the departure of some very senior members this year. Over the next few weeks. The Banner intends to spotlight these individu als who have taken the helm of key roles within the county. In November, VanDenburg ran as the lone candidate, a Republican, on the ballot for county clerk, which had seen some turnover over the last couple of years. Long-time county employee Cindy White was appointed to the posi tion in October of 2023, replacing Pam Palmer, who annotmced her retirement before the end of her term. White opted not to run for the position, leaving it open for the seasoned VanDenburg. I m really excited to serve the county in my new role,” VanDenburg told the Banner. “As I’m looking back at my life, I have been the happiest helping and serving others. Being a public servant means committing oneself to the service of the public good, prioritizing the welfare of the community over personal interests. It involves upholding ethical stan dards, promoting transparency and fostering trust between the govern ment and citizens.” “As a public servant, I dedicate myself to working with integrity. • MH I t \T Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer ) » M * •tfl (a rd i I. ql 4*9 SA r--^'i a I 9 aa ^353 * 7h • w 8 8 S as S sr S9 4 S£Xt u r I I 8 $1.50 9 S S S B 3 S3 'r’n I I A B 8 t 9 3 8 3 0 3 ssESissa 1> Il ” >.?i(! ’• i[' r M t t 4 1 L 9^ innn a3 I -aK u u J I r”1 (T at * M* 3’ * I «B c .-W= flSHl I id 91 ir / »3 I ♦aw A> MR MR W W* * a w* W • 0M Op WM «B M M ** 41 aw S «* A < RM « « 3 M o * n. i_ Ji 4 4V* I ‘“W t u Mi »»• ► w t I I J I 1 I MW* I .v*'>-:■ 4 <>«> X UI ’ ♦ A. J PI V B ** •« w I ♦ « ^1'J » >a 1? ’ir R , * Js r: i ** j! - -- 4 1 I J I J I • *WV< (MM <> « M I to ] • L -1 I t I «] I 1 X - I ft 11 L f I H 'I J I I f to t; '/ •’ I RM w •«*rmr MM rwwifww **«*<^^ < I^9 < 1 J >» * 1 7j f I I L-_. 7” t *1? If i 7 ■ "I f , 1 >0 . » iH . ' I , w MM* I I J I ”’T U I LX-j r* k i*’ Ik 1 r? I Ifl TIT ' .V W »v ■ 4 MW 4b L r * * I 9*9 91 ;«9» I I li •' It' ” fsi'*’ ^TEunrzzT t I f! •TJ 1 ; I 9 MMwiV Mi W .V r •• it 11 •* 1 I I } qgr ! planned unit development. Initial plans proposed by the developers incorporate an open space neighborhood ously tp an applicant would design, which preserves a por make it more worth their tion of land on the parcel for while to do that,” said Harwildlife habitat and enjoyment vey. “But on your side (the by the residents. Typically, city), you’re saying, ‘How an open space neighborhood ever, the reason we’re com reserves 10 percent of the pelled to do that is for a better parcel for such purposes. The neighborhood design and Bachman Field developers are you will take that latitude in setting aside 5.8 acres, or 14.9 your density and take some percent of the parcel, for open space within that project site spaces. and preserve it as meaningful Rebecca Harvey, the city’s open space.” planning consultant, gave A representative from Al background on open space len Edwin Homes answered neighborhoods at Monday’s questions for planning com planning commission meet missioners at Monday’s ing. The concept is fairly meeting. He echoed Harnew in Michigan, introduced vey’s analysis of open space roughly 10 years ago. It is ' neighborhoods. used mostly for preservation “Developers look at open in rural areas. space not only for the abil “The whole premise of open ity to provide amenities space design, whether you’re throughout the community doing it in a rural community ‘ for everyone but also as a for preservation or whether way to have cost-efficient you’re doing it in an urban developments. Ways of incommunity to get green space creasing density to spread in your neighborhood, it is the cost of the project across based on one foundational those lots,” said Mike West premise. And that is, a comof Allen Edwin Homes. munity says, ‘If it will help One open space, 3.7 acres you preserve more open space, in size, is proposed for the far then we will relax our density west side of the parcel. That standards,”’ said Harvey. space would be an interactive Developers can create recreational and natural bird smaller lot sizes than would habitat area, complete with be typical in exchange for a recreation field, a walking open space. path, benches and interac “It will essentially let you tive climbing obstacles for have more lots, which obvichildren. r booffrocMglra 93fiq8 * i s^'m I i I J i BARRY COUNTY County clerk faces minimal learning curve with over a decade in the department •wr '.*• V*■**. •OMk < w» > MW IW* as— Hastings could soon see a new housing development on the northeast edge .of town after a developer approached the city. Should the project come to fruition, the developer hopes to adopt an open space neighborhood design for the residential subdivision. Green Development Ven tures LLC and Allen Edwin Homes have proposed build ing 124 single-family homes on a 38.25-acre parcel at 900 Bachman Road. The develop ment, which would be built in phases depending on market saturation, will consist of a combination of ranch-style and two-story homes. The Bachman Field development would be adjacent to the existing Woodlawn Meadows ', THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, January 9, 2025 Developers propose open space neighborhood in Hastings ived b09i36MvH0M r Hastings Public 9OV I- ox - Library Street Hastings now, it has limited access. If you want that to kind of be a recreational area as well, we can look at expanding access,” West said. Though the project plan ning is still in very early phases, West said the homes built on Bachman Road would be priced in the upper $200,000 range. “Development costs, land costs are what drive private sector home development. What we’re trying to do, we’re trying to hit homes in a price point, in a market we can actually sell. Those price points vary. Obviously, the types of houses that are going to sell in Hastings are going to be different from those in metro Grand Rapids or something where maybe certain types of development concepts work a bit better,” he said. West will return to the planning comm ission with an updated plan in the coming months. The new plan will increase the accessibility and utility ofthe proposed central open space. Board members will also share more specific suggestions for the project at a later date. It will likely take a few meetings before the plan is sent to city council for approval. 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THE HASTINGS BANNER : gATT" A I I 7 ‘i aw® ■ lOdZMgasiiiB ♦ ♦ li t' X' w �> i f ,4' 2 Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner com I •a’ 1 « 4 ir Corewell Health Pennock celebrates opening of new MRI suite • * \ 1r K 4 r /»< 4 * Molly Macleod Editor * ft* I 19^ ft I AC i I Corewell Health Pennock Hospital is celebrating the completion of its new MRI suite this week, a project that hospital stair says will allow residents more opportunities for fast, quality I' care withotit,driving to Grarid’Rapids or further. The suite is outfitted with a new MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine, comfortability improve ments, enhanced lighting, an adjacent changing room and an audio system for patients’ use. It is the culmination of 15 months of construction. The suite opened to patients on Tuesday this week. “I think the most exciting thing that this brings to our community is the next level of comfort that it provides,” said Renee Erb, imaging manager at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital. “We have our changing rooms, our bathrooms, all in one space, so no more walking down the hall.” Erb said the new machine’s magnet is much larger than the old one. It allows for a larger, more comfortable opening for patients. Patients can now also listen to music during their exams. “And because we have a newer mag net, we’re able to do some more exams than we were before, so we’re able to keep more patients here local,” she said. “Corewell’s really fixated on keeping care local,” said Bernie Jore, Corewell Health Pennock and Zeeland hospi tals’ chief operating officer. “That’s a huge thing for people of Barry County. Our ability to keep people here and not have them have to go downtown (Grand Rapids). We always hear a lot from our patrons that they appreciate l*w & a i n » a r A I r V I kJ ft > I •l . • ■■ f -z I < rJ > ( I i- < 'i 1 r fz. I’*'. I t I I |i^ ’W I 'Z^'‘ f > t 1 lii . a • I.? •7 . 5/ 5 J T. t i f* F r k 6 f It'*'. MH. 'V* ' t I > T'* 1 % ! W> ft Y * I ft 0 4 1 . •' e I i- .4^ X. > ll » F /• fe." Tt V f T ly iJ* —sri I tt \ U' z F’ ••I I 1 I , A' I A view of Corewell Health Pennock’s new MRI suite. I f.' V. (; in the new MRI suite would not be possible without assistance from the Corewell network. “I just can’t say enough about how as a small hospital, being able to do this would have been really difficult to upgrade to this level. Corewell made that happen, and they did that as part of a platform they were upgrading downtown. They were able to help us get this magnet in place and then really refurb it — completely brand new around the magnet itself. It wouldn’t have happened if we were an independent hospital.” For more on the hospital’s new MRI suite, plus other improvements and opportunities underway there, look to this weekend’s edition of The Reminder. Am... b s magnet will be clearer, too. While construction has been under way on the new MRI suite for the past 15 months, patients and staff at Pennock made adjustments to their normal routines. Patients had their MRIs taken on a portable machine in a trailer connected to the hospital. Erb and Jore said the techs are eager to enjoy their new, permanent space. “I think the biggest thing is, when you do something mobile like that, it’s not a solid structure. You’re in and you’re out. It’s less convenient for our patients, it’s less convenient for us. We’re not as efficient,” said Jore. “So there’s so many improvements com ing with this magnet that it will truly change how we move forward, how many patients we can see in a day.” Jore said a machine like the one y > r ft fc -4 - t fc 4” V so much not having to go downtown, to be able to get it in their own com munity and know that it’s high quality, that it’s safe.” Not only does the new magnet have capabilities for more complex exams, it is also up to 30 percent faster than the hospital’s old MRI machine. Exams will take between 20 and 40 minutes on average with the new machine. “One of the things with MRI is it does take a while. It's a slow process, it’s very methodical. And as they work through it, the techs, as you’re going through getting an MRI, they talk you through it, but it takes a bit. Thirty per cent quicker is just 30 percent less time laying on a hard surface for a patient,” said Jore. 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A l ft I Photos provided 45 lRtt4 • X » A «u • '4... ft J ft THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Advisor Monday at 4:00 pm Crews from Pella Windows in Grand Rapids were seen installing new win dows at the Barry County Friend of the Court building this week. The new windows will improve energy efficiency in the historic building and replace aging glass. The Barry County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase, which was not to exceed $182,095.67. in October of last year. Money for the project came out of the county’s Building Rehabilitation Fund. Photo by Molly Macleod Visit us online at Shopper Monday at 5:00 pm www.HastingsBanner.coni \ * T ’M ^W .A ri '*4.'’ b Wi V'T-i ! & " K •! ft ' '’9kl *ti* » 1 ^r I I till t r I i I * w- Ay 4 i ir *Vi . 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C THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 3 Thursday, January 9, 202o Is TIC? i Odessa Twp. seeks face-to-face meeting with besign firm for new fire station L i "; i i 4Wk - I H t b Dennis Mansfield • -L S Staff Writer I £ Members of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees could soon meet with architects to discuss potential plans for a new fire station that would serve the township and Village of Lake Odessa. At its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 6, the township board accepted the recommendation ofan ad-hoc com mittee to move forward with a proposal for designs of a new fire house by a unanimous, 4-0, vote. Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher, a mem ber of the ad-hoc committee, said the accepted proposal by Williams Architects of Grand Rapids was one of four submitted and reviewed by com mittee members. Gary Secor, Odessa Township supervisor, sug gested the next step would be to meet with represen tatives of the Grand Rapids firm to further discuss the project and terms of a potential contract for the design of a new station. That meeting could come as early as Jan. 22, when township officials are set to meet and discuss its upcoming budget plan. “1 think it would be great to sit down and meet with them,” Secor said. Rohrbacher added, however, any plans to meet with Williams Architects should be considered tentative, pending confirmation with the company. I r • I 2 i fl > t * i i-L- . \ k r ) :: . >J t * 1 ■Y.' ‘NC u / i ' •— I I L • t . s « t •« I ? * - 1 r' . I I i . ij !• ■f . ;r:c( 1 V rff I . 4 I I I I 1 J I . I i 'X t > I i. ‘ S' ''•T b 4 I 9 I. 1 1 1I i I I K f !■* 5. i 0 ■> .1 J 4 t r 6 4 *+ih I I 1 1 *4 ' 1 I I 4 r • n 1 1 I 4 I I ', « I 4' I I I A [ t J ' 1 '. ■w .IB I I \ i. I i a."' ’ll J '•ifiAd z^iis3^‘/oiv^Kf 1 ' I , Lir-'v' 1 i / J « J k ’J?' 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I I. > i X ' iJ: I't d4 • r D IM' 1 ) i I 4 f , 10 amjthi/:' r f Hf. I r / 1 Al'KZ’ . V I V Ztii’?.' i 4 Of! • l' '^Y » • I 0 j’ « ' /' r > >> Ji . «#1I 4 r*d A a ^llTf * j j! I J -• -a • •j • u ' I t ■i « 5^^ - feV : tC5r.« 1 V b L 1: Members of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees could soon meet with architects to discuss potential plans for a new fire station that would serve the township and Village of Lake Odessa. File photo Timothy Spitzley, a former township trustee and participant with the ad-hoc committee, said such a meeting doesn’t bind the township to any agreement - at least not yet. “It’s not like we’re committed to anything long-term,” he said at Monday’s board meeting. “I think we’re in a good place.” Township officials are seeking to replace the current home of the Lake Odessa Fire Department that was built in the 1940s Hiking crash course set for Jan.16 «-> i 1 4 J / / ' ’ r 4' r,' I 3 1 I ; ; 'I >; t J I I I f 4« . I / VIB i J *V nSa North Country Trail Association - Chief Noonday Chapter members Jane Norton and Cynthia Clemens will lead a free class at the Dowling Public Library on Jan. 16 on hiking basics. Here, (from left) Jane Norton, Ken Baker, Mikaela Wyatt and Dana Walker hike in the woods on the trail in Yankee Springs. Photo provided 1 4 4I s wave of voters who have questioned the accuracy and results of the election. This fire has especially smoldered over the years in Barry County as County Sheriff Dar Leaf has become a nationally-known figure for his claims that elections in the United States have possibly been infiltrated by fraudsters, some of them foreign actors. VanDenburg said she plans to com bat any concerns over the legitimacy and accuracy of elections through transparency. “One approach is making sure we get information out there to the constitu ents as far as if there is something that happens on Election Day (such as tem porary equipment failure),” she said. “It would be about getting ahead of it and letting people know that it’s some thing that does happen. With elections, there is a human component and a technology component. ...Sometimes (issues) can happen.” “People have been coming and talking to us, which is great,” VanDenburg added. “I just want to be very transparent. I want them to know they can come to any accuracy test and the other ways they can come see the process.” In the front office, VanDenburg is surrounded by colleagues who are also adjusting to their positions — people like Register of Deeds Emily Reed, Treasurer Kelli Shumway and administrator Eric Zuzga, all of whom replaced people who each had decades of experience on the job. “New faces and new ideas - that’s great but having a mass exodus of institutional knowledge is a little scary,” VanDenburg said. “We’ll be fine, though. We have great resources. We have other cohorts in other coun ties and we can reach out to the state if we have questions. There is great communication and great collaboration and I think there are some great ideas out there.” r-wwwi— -i^v J X I I J I •c A i Group 1/ I r Jr . Munai? I 5 I I - r Invest In Your Community. « J > < ( T 1 Smilll It HTL Kup it hvil. j 1 I 3 Locals are invited to learn the ins and outs of hiking at a free event at the Dowling Public Library next Friday, Jan. 16. North Country Trail Association - Chief Noonday Chapter members Jane Norton and Cynthia Clemens will introduce attendees to the North Country Trail, which runs through Barry County. They will also teach basic hiking skilisthat can enlighten any interested hiker. Organizers say the event is an opportunity to receive hints and suggestions for hiking activities. Norton and Clemens are both experienced hikers, with over 1,000 miles under their belts. More information about the free event, open to the public, can be found by calling the Dowling Public Library at 269-721-3743. , I * A The buck stays hsrs! I ;y The Barry County Board of Commissioners will see continuity this year as the new 2025 board voted to keep Dave Jackson as chair and Dave Hatfield as vice chair of the board at last Thursday’s organiza tional meeting. Board members voted unanimously, with Com missioner Mike Callton absent, to reinstate Jackson and Hatfield to their positions. Jackson and Hatfield both served as chair and vice chair, respectively, on the previous year’s board. Members ofthe 2025 Barry County Board ofCom missioners include Jackson, who represents the coun ty’s third district; Hatfield, who represents District 8; Bob Tuenessen, District 1; Catherine Getty, District 2; Jon Smelker, District 4; Mike Callton, District 5; Bruce Campbell, District 7 and new member Marsha Bassett in District 6. I * r Editor compassion and responsibility, ensur ing that every decision made and every action taken serves the people in the best way possible,” she added. “I strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard, and I take pride in helping to improve the quality of life for all.” While VanDenburg admitted that the learning curve would indeed be minimal thanks to her years of service in the department, she said that she is settling in and familiarizing herself with the new duties of her gig, such as managing the budget for her office. Just as she is familiar with the duties of the job, VanDenburg is aware of the challenges that the department faces. Palmer and White have both previous ly explained to county officials that the department was understaffed and faced a daunting and growing workload. Some of that has been alleviat ed thanks to a new partnership that took effect in September of last year between the clerk’s, office and the county court system. Previously, the clerk’s office managed court records, too, but those duties will now be the sole responsibility of the courts and its staff. As a result, the courts inherited one staff member from the clerk’s office. “That partnership is going real ly well,” VanDenburg said. “It has lessened the burden of walk-ins and interruptions. Now, court staff can fully concentrate on court work and our clerk staff can fully concentrate on clerk work like concealed pistol licens es, vital records and elections.” Just like those before her, VanDenburg will be the chief admin istrator of elections in Barry County, working alongside clerks throughout the county’s municipalities. Elections have been a hot-button topic in Barry County, and throughout other areas of the state and nation, since the 2020 election ushered in a W'J * Editor i * $ I ( 3 r c V hl -I •*" •. ' I t I I If Molly Macleod Continued from Page 1 Ii f ri eqaani onO ^olni ■ i, Molly Macleod CLERK * Cifli#; I f 4 Qu It V I A Bb-7 tf t I J h w S I Ilk 1 J J f I sI is I *< ■i 3 County board has continuity in chair, vice chair in 2025 3* -«i on First Street, just east of Fourth Avenue, in Lake Odessa. According to officials, the pole barn-style build ing is nearing the end of its usable 1 ife, and its age and state of disrepair make it difficult, if not impossible in some cases, for the local fire department to meet many new state regulations. Some of the issues at the fire station reportedly include exposed asbestos insulation, deterioration of the structure due to age and exposure to water, leaks in the roof and mold. A lack of parking, meeting space, living quarters and training facilities are other needs previously listed by LOFD Fire Chief Chad Perkins when discussing the need for a new facility. Currently, the township owns a 10-acre parcel located between the township offices and nearby water tower, which could serve as the sitae for a new station house. Another potential location could be at the comer of Musgrove Highway and Jordan Lake Avenue. While the site offers a more central location, the property is not currently owned by the township. Previously, Perkins reportedly estimated the construction of a new station house and training facility to cost between $3 million to $6 million. Editor Molly Macleod contributed to this report. «a w « f Financial FOCUS »< J*; 1 t 12 uu Provided by the Bariy County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS^” CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SIPC © \ s. Kevin Beck, AAMS^** CFP Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions Now that the calendar has flipped, it’s time for some New Year’s resolu tions. You could decide you’re going to exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill, reconnect with old friends — the possibil ities are almost limitless. This year, why not add a few financial resolutions to your list? Here are a few to con sider: mix within your 401 (k) or similar plan to determine whether it’s still providing the growth potential^ou need, given your risRol- aggressively for growth — youjust want the money to be there for you when you need it. erance and time horizon. plans. If you haven’t already created your estate plans, you may want to do so in 2025. Of course, if you’re relatively young, you might not think you need to have estate plans in place just yet, but life is unpredictable, and the future is not ours to see. If you have already drawn up estate plans, you ma]|^ant • Build an emergency fund. It’s generally a good idea to maintain an emergency fund containing up to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, tow-risk account. Without such a fund, you might be forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for short-term needs, such as an expensive auto or home repair. • Keep funding your • Reduce your debts. It may be easier said than done, but if you can cut down on your debt load, you'll increase your cash flow and have more mon ey available to invest for your future. So, look for ways to lower your ex penses and spending. You might find it helpful to use one of the budgeting apps available online. non-retirement goals, Your traditional IRA and 401(k) are good ways to save for retirement — but you likely have other goals, too, and you’ll need to save and invest for them. So, for example, if you want your children to go to college or receive some other type of post-secondary training, you might want to invest in a tax-advantaged 529 education savings plan. And if you have short-term goals, such as saving for a wed ding or taking an overseas vacation, you might want to put some money away in a liquid account For a short-term goal, you don't necessarily need to invest • Boost your retire ment savings. Try to put I in as much as you can af ford to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employ er-sponsored retirement plan. If your salary goes up this year, you've got a good opportunity to in crease your contributions to these retirement accounts. And once you turn 50, you can make pre-tax catch-up contributions for your 401 (k) and traditional IRA. You might also want to review the investment I 3 • Review your estate to review them, especially if you’ve recently expe rienced changes in your life and family situation, such as marriage, remarriage or the addition of a new child. Because estate planning can be complex, you’ll want to work with a qualified legal professional. You may not be able to tackle all these resolu tions in 2025. But by addressing as many of them as you can, you may find that, by the end of the year, you have made progress toward your goals and set yourself on a positive course for all the years to come. This article was written by Ed^’cird Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor s ’ �4 Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER wv/v/.HastingsBanner.com BCCEDA names Brown as 2024 Athena Award recipient DO YOU REMEMBER? A R I a* ✓ * 4 • I m b< PUTTING ON A NEW FACE I Yt H*. 4 BANNER NOV. 15, 1990 — T< • .-•i Painters high atop the Bar^ County J Courthouse Wednesday applied a I .i t. . T fresh coat of paint to the face of the courthouse clock. With the instal lation of a new hand to replace a broken one, the clock is expected to begin operating soon. Odessa Twp. board starts process to fill vacancy I ODESSA rtn ’OWNSHIP ’•A' f* < OFFICES V / V .9 9 > •’rs * s* £ V: s< V tev. A’ .w « The winner of one of two trustee positions on the Odessa Township Board of Trustees won’t take his seat after failing to take his oath of office. File photo i Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer The winner of one of two trustee posi tions on the Odessa Township Board of Trustees in the recent November 2024 general election won’t be taking his seat at the table after all. After Trustee-elect Joseph Graham failed to take his oath of office by a state-mandated Dec. 31 deadline, the rest of the township board voted unanimous ly, 4-0, at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 6, to seek applications from inter ested persons to fill the now vacant seat. Township Supervisor Gary Secor said, by state law, the board has 45 days to fill the vacancy or a special election would then be required. However, he added his hopes would be to address the issue as quickly as possible. “I hope to do this before our next meeting,” Secor said. “(But) we can wait and see how many applications we get.” The board’s decision Monday night included a deadline for applications for 14 days after the trustee’s position has been posted. According to Township Clerk Lisa Williams, the official deadline is set for noon on Monday, Jan. 27. Williams said interested persons who are residents of the township should submit a letter of interest, including a short biographical statement, a list of qualifications and reasons why they are seeking appointment to the board. Graham beat out Patricia Caudill, a Democrat running for re-election, for one of two trustee positions up for grabs on the five-member township board by a margin of more than 2-to-1, gamering 1,470 votes to Caudill’s 730 votes, ac cording to election results posted by the Ionia County Clerk’s Office. Incumbent trustee, Republican Brad ley Barrone, was the top vote-getter of the trio with 1,573 votes. The Odessa Township board met for the first time since the election on Dec. 2, but without Graham. And, Williams said on Wednesday that she has yet to hear from Graham on whether he intended to take his oath. “Not at all,” she added. Now, that’s a moot point. Previous attempts by Banner staff to contact Graham via phone and email regarding his status as trustee-election were unsuccessfril. / Persons submitting applications for the board vacancy should mail the letters of interest to Odessa Township, Atten tion Clerk Lisa Williams, P.O. Box 575, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. They may also drop off the applications at the township office prior to the Jan. 27 deadline. For more information, contact Wil liams by calling 616-374-4237, exten sion 10, or via email at clerk@odessatownship.org. Katelyn Brown has been named Barry County’s new est Athena Award recipient. The award honors a Barry County woman who ex emplifies leadership in the community. She will be cel ebrated at the Barry County Chamber & Economic De Katelyn velopment Alliance’s (BC CEDA) upcoming Annual Dinner & Awards Celebrations. Each year, the BCCEDA honors leaders who contribute to the com munity’s success. Among the honors given is the ATHENA Leadership Award. The ATHENA Leadership Award will be presented at the BCCE DA Awards Dinner & Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Bay Pointe Woods in Shelbyville. The Athena Leadership Model, developed through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, identifies eight attributes reflective of women’s contributions to leadership: living authentically, learning constantly, advocating fiercely, acting coura geously, fostering collaboration, building relationships, giving back and celebrating. Brown, who serves as the Fitness Specialist Coordinator at theCorewell Health Pennock Wellness Center, was selected for the honor because of her leadership and contributions to the community. “Impactful, inspiring, thoughtful, passionate, encouraging” — these words are used to describe Brown. In addition to her role as the Fitness SpecialistCoordinatorat theCorewell Health Pennock Wellness Center, Brown is active in her community, supporting local 4H programs, sitting on several committees and volunteer ing at events such as the Summerfest Run and the Julep Gala. She lends her expertise to the wider business com munity, working to develop solutions that reduce workplace injuries and increase health outcomes in order to decrease overall absenteeism. Tina Frank, who led the nomination team for Brown, said, “Katelyn is a rising young leader in Barry County. Katelyn’s courage and assertiveness to take on a new project such as presenting proposals to the Pennock Foundation and Medical Executive Committee, and collaborating with a team, resulted in new equipment for the Wellness Center. The new equipment not only expanded more offerings to the community members but was also instrumental in growing ourmemberships. What impresses me the most about Katelyn is that she is constantly learning and learning to grow as a leader and in her personal growth.” Brown has been vital in helping the Wellness Center reach new levels by taking the initiative to identify gaps in community services. Wellness Center activities and help proposing action able solutions that create projects to address those needs. Her professional leadership is demonstrated through her work with the Pennock Founda tion Board and Medical Executive Committee. In the past two years, she presented funding proposals to the Pennock Foundation Board and Medical Executive Committee that resulted in over $30,000 for new equipment that expanded offerings to community members to help them meet their fitness goals. “Katelyn is energetic and cares about her community and the cli ents she assists with their health improvement goals to in crease strength and mobil ity... whatever the goal is, Katelyn is an encouraging force, who compassionately recognizes others’ personal limitations, inspires them to keep striving to meet their goals and celebrates wins,” Brown said Pennock Foundation Director Janine Dalman. Brown has led many women to become their own health champions. She has achieved this through the Mo mentum Program, a program designed to enable women in the community to regain strength and flexibility through exercise. Brown empowers herclients with tailored programs that drive their fitness success. She forges powerful partnerships with providers such as lo cal physicians and physical therapists enhancing the support and network available to the clients she works with. “A few years ago, I heard about the Momentum Program where you work with a trainer and have a lot of exercises given to areas you might want to target or need.. .1 started with another trainer, but halfway through, that trainer took another job closer to family so the new trainer, Katelyn Brown, took me on. Katelyn always challenges me but double-checks to see if I felt it too much. You see, I had heart failure at age 60 and could have sat down and done nothing, but she didn’t let that happen,” recounted Ann Devroy. “She always had that big smile and encouraging words that made me feel like 1 was amazing! She not only was helping me physically but also my mental well-being, which was a plus. After the Momentum Program was done, I’ve continued to work with Katelyn to push myself forward, even after having a double mastectomy in April of 2023... She’s what we want in our next generation of leaders.” > irown is said to transform careers, guiding individuals from front. desk duties to fitness instructors and wellness coaches. She mentors them in communication and client engagement, empowering them to pursue certifications that boost their credibility and expertise. Brown also supports women in the community helping them navigate exercise routines, healthy living, and daily challenges. She is an active youth mentor, supporting local 4H programs from her family’s beef cat tle farm. From tending animals and preparing for shows, to growing and harvesting crops, BCCEDA recog nized Brown’s support of the local 4H program as reflective of her desire to grow and support the next generation of leaders in Barry County. The chamber launched the Ath ena Leadership Program in Barry County in 2009 and has honored 26 Athena Professional Leaders and Athena Young Professionals since. Representing a variety of industries, communities and experiences, the recipients ofthe ATHENA Leadership Professional Award all exhibit the traits and characteristics embodied by the ATHENAtenets and leadership model. The ATHENA International Lead ership program is brought to Barry County by the BCCEDA and is sup ported through sponsorships from Hastings Insurance, Edward Jones: Andrew Cove & Madison Cove, Corewell Health, Greenridge Realty Hastings, Highpoint Community W Bank and Bay Pointe. * ( The Hastings Police Department has new office hours to kick off the new year. Locals can visit the department for po lice office hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The change, which began at the start of the new year, comes in an effort to ease the burden on HPD staff. “It’s come to the point where things carry over the shift and into the next shift. We need to kind of limit what’s happening there and basically manage our budget,” said Hastings Police Chief Dale Boulter. Boulter said the new hours don’t mean officers will be unavailable, even after i ». H [■ hours. aa I a * A*) ? J i 1V b in r 3y>: I VjjT R » f I I- •I.” • J .<7 i’ t1 f I I H I jOJ I , f i I C * 4 /1 f I I mnod ACI; 1 I ♦ J., I I / I « i f k t 3Cj' i f A ; noTG ! ■'..jjo y J k I r I ; J ( I I ' ; 1 I Wj' *< I I I r I ✓ t4 I I ► ( H I ► f -jx»3pr I M) f I J 9 R f I f , A 4 4 th J R - ■ -'1 u I I I Uli’' i u J } I < 1 u I f IMI * T n 8 -— S*^’J . 3 - ;2|E»‘ K* -vvcu*. 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'V V; id B 'F k ♦ > '1 ) 1 I I I “People will still have access to my self, the deputy chief, sergeants, it won’t matter. It’ll just be maybe by us coming down and letting them in the door be cause come the sixth (of January), the doors will shut at 4:30 p.m., and they won’t open until 8:30 a.m.” Previously, the department was open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “I don’t want people to think their access to us has been cut short basically by an hour each day. That’s not the case. I do need to allow my staff time to process what they need to process in the day,” Boulter said. Those interested in scheduling an ap pointment before or after office hours can call the HPD front desk at 269-945-5744. n;iT- t'y.. .•^k Editor c I A Molly Macleod l-S’ 11« H t Hastings PD adopting new office hours '^3 aeitf® X * 'JV’ 1 4! �V ; ’’Wu 'Ok V I w F; Mlf* I ( :a:. v. ’ir" I I • I p Free CPR, AED training taking piace Jan. 19 ♦ { I * 5 GUEST I I VIEWPOINT 4 I I V * Si 1 BY SEN. THOMAS ALBERT !V Kr » Michigan and its Legislature need a fresh start in 2025 V * ■ > u « > w t ‘ 1 I > % •■r * IF* •"il r I i '■ v, A new year brings new opportuni ties to make Michigan a better place to live, work and raise a family. Our state needs a fresh start after the dev astating policies and dysfunctional leadership in the Michigan Legisla ture and die governor’s office over tlie past two years. The 2025-26 legislative session will begin in January with a new dy namic. The House of Representatives will shift to Republican control based on the results of last November’s election. The Senate and the gover nor’s office were not up for election in November, so they bofti remain under Democratic control in the new term. But the days of the so-called “Demo cratic trifecta” are over. Tliis new dynamic means Demo crats will have to work with Repub licans to approve new legislation. Bipartisan cooperation will be a necessity. I am hopeful this leads to better decisions and a better path forward for Michigan than we saw in the 2023-24 legislative term. The Legislature’s lame duck ses sion, held in December, was one of the most dysfunctional in Michigan history. The Senate concluded with a marathon 29-hour session the longest of the modem era — while the House barely met at all. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared disen gaged — a sharp contrast from the lame duck session of 2018, during which Gov. Rick Snyder was so involved he pulled me aside in the middle of the night during session in an effort to get things done. Wliile the Senate approved doz ens of bills in its final hours this session, the silver lining is many of the harmful policies that Democrats were attempting to push through at the last minute died without the chance to be signed into law. This includes broad changes to workers’ compensation laws and public employee retirement systems that would have raised costs for businesses and taxpayers even fur ther. Another proposal that died in the final hours would have allowed Michigan’s hundreds of local gov ernments to adopt their own patch work of local wage and labor laws — a move that would have back fired and driven jobs away from the communities that need them most. The bad news is some issues that need to be resolved were not ad dressed. The most glaring example was a lack of action on the Michigan ' Supreme Court ruling that will force changes in tipped wage, minimum : wage and sick leave laws starting in i February. No votes were taken in the Legislature, even though it appears there was enough bipartisan support to enact at least a partial solution. We must come out of the gate in early 2025 to preserve the tipped wage system and commonsense sick leave exemptions for small business es. I look forward to evaluating possi ble solutions. Failure to act would result in lost jobs, reduced hours and higher prices particularly in the restaurant industry. Too much damage has already been done. Democrats spent much of the past two years returning to failed policies that hurt Michigan’s economy during the early 2000s. This includes a reliance on corporate welfare without an adequate return on investment for taxpayers, the ending of Michigan’s “Right to Work” status, a failure to fairly reduce taxes, and energy mandates that will make it more costly and less reliable to heat and power homes and businesses. When Gov. Snyder left office at the end of 2018, Michigan had largely resolved its chronic state budget prob lems and was beginning to address its long-term debt. Our state was adding jobs and population. Much of tliat prog ress has stalled in the past few years. The centralized government ap proach favored by Democrats over the past couple of years has failed. We must reverse course. A good start would be to lower taxes and take oili er steps to help communities create job opportunities from the ground up. State Sen. Thomas Albert rep resents the 18th District, which ineludes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Ionia counties. I k *> ’ 1 I 4 * « 4-, "4 k VK I VTi % • A ' < Mt t 1 I < z u> -t. ■* 2 * • 1 t * u ■X *I I I f •A X '■' 11 ‘ 4i f r I t f 1 i c I I 4 r J7U f I G.ul •v ! 1 / a9d09td I ■1 . I -19 VOfi 9fb bf i I « 1 i 7? UV 'x li notJotiie ‘">Tn T i> «iiij nisHisTli I k 1 i i •'i ‘J * 4 I •k oij v/3n 9df 1 r, t ♦1^ , flOG ' b*j[lG3 >4 / > ■■<i., ’■... B J Ui/wf * -I ’ abt 1 I 1 ai-t I 1 ut HP' ■ } 1 ) ; ncf’i f fli Vf J I •.if J { I 4 1 ■) - ( < «/» >* ‘•7; *} orro 7 i r n' I rrsx'frloH II i in ' I I I I, k I I h, 9 « I A fbi btjb ’f ofH - • r '1: X. ■ r I» ffc.o g; I ■•G f I \ F-T C ( 1 ■ I J Uu Ji. .1 * . Jl > f □rTf ) jsiGoq ntr 9. fG .'ii 1 ulh; » . 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Domke will also provide practice time on the infant, child and adult CPR dummies. “I am excited to teach this program using an adult mannequin with red LED lights that illuminate from the chest to the forehead,” said Domke. “Big Red provides instant feedback for learners and increases both the confidence and willingness of a responder to provide care in an emergency situation. “Participants see that the purpose of CPR is to circulate oxygen-rich blood to the patient’s brain at a consistent rate. Many people are visual learners, so seeing the red lines move up from the torso to the forehead is a very powerful reinforcement that they are performing compressions properly,” she continued. Though the free class is not a full course, participants can contact Domke if they desire to achieve ARC certifica tion in BLS or any basic level CPR, AED or First Aid training. Those interested ■ I a- I i C. I 9* » 44 / & I, > •ri A 9 'ilv' f. /! ;•< *> V * 1. •*?T .V. Ari VI Bl '•'t * h. P hS»- **" X ■ <■1 “I— V Participants will practice CPR and learn to use an AED during a free awareness class next Sunday, Jan. 19, at Grace Lutheran Church. Photo provided in the class can register by contacting Domke at 269-908-0024 or via email at kdomke08@gmail.com. MM CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 Legal advice offered at no cost to Barry County seniors The Legal Services of South Cen tral Michigan-Battle Creek office will conduct telephone interviews for legal advice and possible representation, with out charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attor ney should call 269-224-5040 between 9 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a non profit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, TREE SERVICE BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Loqqinq, (269)818-7793. Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph coun ties. The advice and counsel is funded ’A primarily by the Area Agency on Aging » Region 3B through the Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency under the Older Americans Act of 1965. MM I w* Health department provides free test kits during ‘Radon Action Month’ i-Ti ITT: —M I 0 * ./ « « A Z • New Year’s Day was not only the start of2025, but also was the start of “Radon Action Month,” a time to raise awareness about the dangers ofradon gas, according to a statement by Bany-Eaton District Health Department officials. Radon, which can’t be seen, smelled or tasted, is a naturally occurring radio active gas released in the air tfom rocks and soil. It can be found in the air outside and can get inside homes through cracks and other holes in the foundation, where it can build up. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among non-smokers. In Michigan, I in every 4 homes is expected to have radon levels higher than the recommended action level. The only way to determine if a home has high radon levels is to test it. Testing is recommended every two years because homes settle, new cracks form in the foundation and radon levels can change. Free, do-it-yourself radon test kits are available to residents of Barry and Eaton counties during January. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies are limited. There is a limit of one kit per address. After using it at home, residents should send it to the lab for testing using the pre-paid packaging. Residents can pick up a kit at one ofthe following locations: Hastings - BEDHD Office, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., 269-945-9516; Charlotte - BEDHD Office, 1033 Healthcare Dr., 517-543-2430; and Delton - Delton District Library, 330 N. Grove St., 269-623-8040. For more information about radon or radon testing, visit epa.gov/radon. — DM MSP seeking volunteers to participate in trooper recruit training exercises The Michigan State Police (MSP) is seeking members of the public to vol unteer as role players in scenario-based training for its upcoming Trooper Recruit School. The goal is to create a diverse pool of volunteers, reflective of Michi gan’s population, to best prepare recruits to serve in communities across the state. “We have had great success with our Civilian Actor Program in previ ous trooper recruit schools,” said Col. James E Grady il, director of the MSP. “Involving members of the public in recruit training allows the recruits, in a controlled setting, to experience more realistic interactions with the public they will serve. It is a meaningful learning experience for everyone involved.” The exercises will be held at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing on various dates between Feb. 12 to May 8, and at the Fort Custer Training Center in Battle Creek on May 21 and 22. Individuals are needed for the follow- ♦ ♦ I ing scenarios: Traffic stops and/or arrests Domestic violence Civil disputes Larceny Retail fraud Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, com plete all sections of the application and agree to a criminal background check. Approved applicants will be required to complete a class prior to assisting, con sisting of legal instruction, role player responsibilities, role player safety, sce nario introduction and scenario practice. Applications can be completed online through Jan 15. If previously accepted into the program, you do not need to reapply. Those selected will receive a confirmation email with additional in structions for the Civilian Actor Program class registration, to be held in February, and recruit training exercise registration. — MM J v I X I 0- s* I Jameses to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Howard and Joyce James, of Hast ings, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on January 4, 2025. They were married in DeKalb, IL at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church by Rev. Charles H. Brieant on January 4, 1975. Howard and Joyce were blessed with three children: Daniel and Melissa James of Leawood, KS, Joseph James and Jessalyn Jarest of Bristol, RI and Benjamin and Bethany James of Hamel, IL and four grandchildren: Lily and Iris James of Leawood, KS and Nathan and Hazel James of Bristol, RI. A trip to Aruba to celebrate their 50 years together is being planned. Cards and well wishes may be sent to tliem at 313 Meadow Lane, Hastings, Ml 49058. American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA Eri. Jan. 17 4:30pm-9pm CPR/AED $60 Sal. Jan 18 8:30am-l :00pm First Aid $60 Both classes $90 Recertification $50 FREE non cert. AED A CPR awareness on Sun Jan 19 3:15 to 4:45pm This class l$ aubsidteed by Thrivent Financial Action Team Grace Lutheran Church- insuuctor; K<m Domke 239 E. North Street in Hastings (269) 908’0024 to register This Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED & Standard First Aid course meets State of Michigan requirements for childcare providers and workplace OSMA requirements. �6 Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 1 OBITUARIES J 1 r ’ JI Sr > VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM { 4 ry I iMT I • t i Larry Lee Bailey Larry Lee Bailey, age 76, of Hastings, Ml, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 £ He was born on October 28, 1948, in Battle Creek. Ml. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a proud U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam. Larry was employed for many years by Consumers Energy in Hastings. Larry lived a life full of passion, particularly for sports. Whether it was hunting, fishing, or watching his favorite teams—the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers—he was always enthusiastic and loyal. Larry was an avid softball player in his younger years and continued to enjoy the sport for as long as he could. But above all, his greatest joy came from watching his children, and grandchildren in their various sports, where he was a constant and proud supporter at every game. *** John Robert Shumway Larry is survived by his loving wife of 50 years. Joann Bailey. He is also survived by his sons, Larry (Amy) Bailey; Jim Uptgraft and daughter, Kimberly (Kevin) Matthews. He leaves behind his mother, Betty Newberry; sister, Shirley -------- (Rick) August; and many nieces and nephews. Larry was also a proud grandfather and great-grandfather, whose legacy will continue through his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Bailey, and his brother, Barry Bailey. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at Thornapple Valley Church on January 18, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m. Larry will be deeply missed, but his memory and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew him and loved him. 1*' John Robert Shumway passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids, Ml on January 1, 2025, at the age of 49. John was born October 31, 1975, in Hastings and lived at home until the age of 23, after which he lived in a number of residential care homes. He most recently lived at Silver jhJ Maple Specialized Care in Caledonia for seven years. John attended the Barry Intermediate School District and finished his education at Lincoln School in Grand Rapids. He spent several years attending adult day services at the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority. He was a member of Curtenius Guard Camp #17 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War along with his father and Uncle Mike. John had a flair for the dramatic and loved getting a chuckle out of friends and family. He also had a passion for entertainment, including the WWE, action films and rap music. He enjoyed attending sports events and big celebrations, including wedding receptions and holiday parties. John was a Believer and knew that he had a direct line to God. He managed his disabilities with grace and good humor, even as they worsened with age. As an organ donor, he will go on to impact even more lives in his death. John will be welcomed into heaven by <4 I t r “•■s HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 9 - Movie Memo ries and Milestones watches a 1947 film starring Frank Sinatra, 5 p.m. Soldier Danny Miller returns home to Brooklyn after the war. Aiming for singing success, he helps friends chase their dreams. Friday, Jan. 10 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 - No Knead Bread Making: Cheesy Boule, 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 a.m.; PAWS for Reading, 3:30 p.m.; Stories & Snacks, 4 p.m.; Beginning Beekeeping, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice discussion: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. t his grandparents, Betty and Robert Shumway and Regina 1 and Adolph Guntermann; k ' his godmother and aunt ? J Marianne; and his uncle j Mike, with whom he shared a special bond. H He is survived by his parents. Brian and Annegret ij Shumway; his sisters, Regina Sirois and Emilie Frame; his brother-in-law, Dave Frame; his niece, Quinn; his uncles Georg, Bob. Thomas. Hubert, and Darryl; his aunt, Jan, Connie, Melissa, Kym, and Ulrike; many cousins; and a wide circle of friends. Most especially John favored special friends Madeleine and Robert Ellsworth and their family and Rex and Pam Mallekoote and their family. Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 South Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan.18, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 805 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Memorial donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan at https;//epilepsymichigan.org/waysto-give/ or to the charity of one’s choice. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. 1 (* * rt t 1 wnwn^ ' BP'i “lewiigiiiii M Sr Ur' ifz > viy ■ 'Wi iSifiS I i- .. Ilasrif x!!l' sbhTlX,,' J’ , I X. I t > .I/ j I i ■fiJ ■ !C!l5b*i#r 'A f z * I- 1 .c i 1 4 k I 4 b K’’ -i r* .T’5’ r * I i * ‘ a< < 1 II I 9 T.r>' •V X* I 7 c/ ic;i > I '0' F a ♦J 5\ I • 4 A* • ' »> -■y l-x •> t •', 4.4. s I > .jfl r I I I 4 f .y • 4 ' ■ "• ■ k I f I I J A I M rrj’*'! t liU:* , _ ; / r r iI • htfi' .1/ r * J III k? J »j V* t I . • j LI I ' I I » A > ( •• J • -•7;A>^ .. « I 1 • 4 J < * J r '‘1 * e * ' f 1 V r I i ' 1 ;r f >? f,. s I* '■ij 1 > .4 * ' t ■ V .s V-^ 1 PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS •A ' I A« ( f I ► » <• i * 4 f * * - JAN. 10-16 - < .f f • * J 5 Those interested can register for these events and find more s Worship Togeth er Jan. 1-31 Jan. Storybook Walk: Bird Count” by Susan Edwards Richmond; illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. Join a mother and daughter as they participate in the Christmas Bird Count. What kinds of birds will they find? After your storybook adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center to pick up your own bird count activity. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. a - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: P.O. Box 8, Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Backyard Bird Walk. What kinds of birds might live in your backyard? Follow the self-guided trail to find out. Afterward, visit the south side of the Visitor Center for a bird count activity and additional information on the Great Backyard Bird Count. This activity is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. . Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. 1 I T } I . A t I r TV>J ( I I 11 .A J <*•1 H ,----- S ■3' F I^KW *»«. _ V. -■ 4731 Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays Pastor 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration We at the Social Security Administration hope your holidays are filled with joy and warmth. During this and every season, we want you to know that we are here to serve you. Did you know that our online services are available to help you do business with us in an easy, convenient and secure way? You can create a personal my Social Security account online to: Apply for retirement, spouse or dis ability benefits. Request a replacement Social Security card. Check your application or appeal status. Request a name change (in some cases you may have to visit your local office). If you receive benefits, you can use your personal my Social Security account to: Change your address. (Social Security benefits only) Change your direct deposit informa tion. (Social Security benefits only) (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle p.m. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: ‘ * 4 1 t I • *•f k r ( a *64 ) (V- - ' _ J • ?h.. ”• 1 Xi Instantly get proof of benefits. Print your SSA-1099. If you do not receive Social Security benefits, you can use a personal my Social Security account to; Get personalized retirement, spouse, or disability benefit estimates. Get your Social Security Statement. Get instant proof that you do not receive benefits. You can use these services on the go or from the comfort of your home. Visit ssa.gov/myaccount to view the services available to you. If you cannot use our online services, you may be able to use our automated telephone services by calling 1-800772-1213. Automated services are always available. Have a safe, happy holiday season and know that we are here for you. 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[ 11 k ’ ‘ 1 • i* .1 [; r < 1 I I »*• tj M I I i■ .4’.: •;r,- a r j k ■ I > « I ' I t t* I k 'p .1. •» < • *i ■ I -1' r > * f 1 ! ■ ' i ■ I zr r ('' f '4 'I J I Mp r- ■p J ■' I ..'p I ' I ;n r I V' ■ )ii k k » ' / I » ' I* A .f V I ’• ( f 4 i 0,1 1 I J I I I If 8i / b ■I 1! I, i' L Wh' *p'’' ■ < JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT Mary M. Lewis Hoyt writes about her experiences while growing up in Yankee Springs in the 1830s and 1840s, and about her family, “Yankee Bill” and Mary Goodwin Lewis, and the famous inn known as the Mansion House, which they operated in the wilder ness. Her essay continues: There was a period when the Yankee Springs property was considered very valuable, and the Rathbones in Grand Rapids wished to exchange their hotel property for our one, we to retain farmlands. This Grand Rapids property in 1906 was worth several hundred thousand dollars and is the present location of the Widdicomb building on the comer of Monroe and Market streets. The other, deserted and forsaken, requires a stretch of the imagination to believe ±at it was ever of great importance. “Wheat and potatoes at this early date brought fab ulous prices, but the table was always well-supplied wi± the essentials and with many delicacies. Great care and attention were given to the large garden grown there. The light soil, highly enriched by muck taken from the mash, was calculated to quickly bring ±em forward to perfection. “The most luscious of fruits, melons and vegeta bles were grown in abundance, all luxuriating in ±e new, warm soil of the valley. Arbors were filled with choice grapes, peaches ripened in the sun and flowers, the good, old-fashioned flowers of that day, grew in abundance. Celeiy, the first grown in Barry County and perhaps in the state, was raised there and tomatoes also. They were first called ‘love apples’ and we grew them for their beauty, but soon learned to eat them. “Men were constantly employed in caring for the ground. Water was supplied for use by wells dug on ±e grounds. “My father was a skillful caterer. Each guest who came was made to feel at home under the hospitable roof. “The first Thanksgiving celebrated at the Yankee Springs tavern was in the fall of 1838. My father sent out invitations to all the new settlers for miles around and later sent men and teams to gather them in. “My mother meanwhile was superintending the first Thanksgiving dinner in the new country which con sisted of wild turkeys wrought by the Indians from Gun Lake woods, two immense spare ribs cooked to a turn before the great open fireplace, as were the tur keys. Mince pies, such as only mother would make, also pumpkin pies and puddings were baked in a large brick oven by the side of the kitchen fireplace. Cook stoves there were none. “They turkeys and ribs were suspended by stout tow strings and slowly turned before an open fire. Someone had to bum their faces while continually bastings the meats with their rich gravies, brought out by the heat of the fire. Cranberries were brought by the Indians and were about the only fall berry. Not a fruit tree or berry bush had yet been planted. “The tables were spread and the guest came from their homes in the woods to enjoy this banquet pre pared for them in so hospitable a manner and while all must have remembered the parents and homes so recently left by them, it was not their way to mourn for what they had not, but to enjoy fully what they had, which they did in a way that would astonish the dys peptic of today. “It began to snow, the first of the season, but the hard er it snowed the livelier it grew the party. An old violin was pulled out of some comer and all began dancing and kept it up until morning, when breakfast was pre pared for them, after which they were conveyed back to their homes and so passed our first Thanksgiving in the Mansion House at Yankee Springs. “The political campaign of 1840 made a hot time in the old house, as I well remember. Pole and flag rais ing and stump speaking were the order of the day, but the doings on the Fourth of July, 1846, beat everything on record before or since, so far as I can remember. A tamarack pole was spliced until it was of the desired length and a flag was flung from it to the breeze with much hurrahing from the crowd that had collected from everywhere and filled the road front before the old house from hill to hill. “Twenty-six girls all in white, representing the states, then 26 in number and a Goddess of Liberty in red, white and blue, were loaded into a monster wagon drawn by 26 yoke of oxen. A girl for each state and a yoke of oxen for each girl! We went above the hill to form the procession and came down into the crowd in fine style. “We were 10 years in advance of the Michigan Central Railway. We heard rumors of its approach, but so slow was it in coming that the old stagecoach kept right along its undisputed way for many years. The road started from Detroit in 1836 when Michigan was a territory. It reached Kalamazoo Feb. 21,1846, and six years later, May 1852, the road reached Chicago. “It has been said that, ‘there is no good Indian but a dead Indian,’ but in our experience, we did not find in them the treachery and deceit they are usually cred ited with. They had great respect for my father and we lived in peace and harmony. The woods were full of them, but we did not fear them and 1 believe they were our friends. They were strict in their deals and if they made a promise they kept it. They brought us berries of all kinds from the woods and constantly supplied us with fresh venison, never bringing any part of the carcass but the hams, which were always 25 cents, no more, nor less. They brought us fresh fish from the lakes, and muskellunge from Gun Lake were enormous. They made a great deal of maple sugar. In 1840, these Potawatomies were removed by the United States government beyond the Mississij^pi, and very I » 11 < ' A A i T A .5 rz > I < ! 4 ' 44 9 • I I I 4*« r * tie kittens of his own. From this small beginning, many came and no doubt ±e descendant of this same cat are racing around on the sand hills of Barry County today. “My father represented the counties of Allegan and Barry in the State Legislature in Detroit in 1846. He came home for a short time during the winter and when he returned was accompanied by his two young est daughters, who took their first ride on the new rail road and indulged in the gayeties of the Capital City. “The ride to Battle Creek was duly performed by stagecoach and four horses and from there we took our first and never-to-be-forgotten ride on that new railroad we had heard so much about. We were nearly frightened to death when the almost constant scream of the whistle and clanking of ±e cars over the rough road, which was about equal to that of cattle cars at the present time. We wished ourselves back in the old stagecoach many times before the journey ended. “The Wales Hotei on Jefferson Avenue, East, just thrown open to the public Jan. 1, 1846, we thought was very fine. It was kept by Austin Wales and his two sons. It was very crowded, as many members of the legis lature and their wives were staying ±ere. The dining room was large and nearly square and was frequently used for entertainments in the evening, balls, fancy dress parties and concerts, all of which we attended. “About Jan. 24 a Scottish ball was given. Perhaps it was a Bums’ reunion and seemed to us a grand affair. There was fine music, with bagpipes included (±e first I ever heard), the gay costumes were with kilted skirts, plaid hose and scarves and jaunty caps quite charmed us, and the Scottish dances and hornpipes altogether made a veritable fairyland entertainment, the impres sion of which I have never forgotten. “We visited a Daguerrean gallery and had our pic tures taken. This room had just been opened in Detroit and art was considered something wonderfril and had but recently come into practice on this side of the water. We frought it very tiresome as we had to sit still five minutes to get a picture. My father had a number taken and presented one to each of his seven brothers, then all living. Four of the eight Lewis brokers were represent ed in Lansing at the pioneer convention held there on June 1 and 2,1904. Stanton Lewis, the oldest, was rep resented by a granddaughter, Mrs. Florence Babbitt of Ypsilanti; William Lewis by a daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Hoty of Kalamazoo; Hiram Lewis by a daughter, Mrs. Geo B. Davis of Kalamazoo, and George Lewis by his daughter, Mrs. Marion Gear of Detroit. That was the last winter that the legislature convened in Detroit. Some feared that the frivolities of the gay city might affect the manners and morals of the members of that day, and so voted that Lansing, 40 miles from any railroad, in the heart of the forest of Ingham County, should henceforth witness the assem bling together of that August body. “My father lived for six years after the event, dying in September 1853, at the age of 51. His last request was that he might be buried on the hill overlooking the old place. I have twice removed his remains, once, after the old place passed from our hands, to the near by cemetery, and again to lay them by the side of my mother in Kent County. She outlived him by 35 years, dying March 1, 1888, in Alaska, Kent County, at the age of 83 years. “My mother descended from old revolutionary' stock on the Norton-Goodwin side and will be ever remem bered as the faithful friend and worthy type of wom anhood. In the afflictions of life, from which she was far from being exempt, she displayed the true Christian fortitude, which commends her example to us. “The solid forests have vanished and we sometimes feel that the solid man has vanished, too. The type of character they represented may not be needed now, but they are worth remembering for their courage in opening up this country and reclaiming it from brush and bramble trees and stone and placing Michigan in the front rank she holds today among the state of the Union. “The men have done much to make this a grand and noble state, but the women have not been idle. If ‘the hand that rocks the cradles rules the world,’ ours have certainly been kept busy. In all ways, pioneer women gladly did their share in bearing the heavy burdens of that period, and today can pride themselves upon being ‘the first ladies of the land,’ and by right because we got here first.” Sources: Historical Collections, Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society, Pol. XXX, Lansing, Michigan. Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford Company, State Printers, 1906: Hastings Banner Archives. Il Yankee” Bill Lewis and Mary Goodwin Lewis. reluctantly they left their homes among the lakes and oak openings and the silvers streams of Michigan. “Noonday, the chief of the Potawatomies, greatly impressed me by his dignified bearing. Six feet tall and well proportioned, he was at that time nearly 100 years old. His face was painted and a great circle of eagle feathers was around his head. He looked kind and he laid his hand on my head. He died soon after and was buried in the Richland cemetery by his wife. He, Noonday, assisted in the War of 1812 and witness ing the burning of the city of Buffalo. “There were poets in those days and frequently the old place sounded in story and song and occasionally one was found whose ‘feelings’ overflowed to the extent that he published his production. Such a one was George Torrey Sr., who, coming from Boston at an early day, settled in Kalamazoo County and was associated with the Kalamazoo Telegraph at its birth in 1844. He trav eled through Barry County and published a poem in the Telegraph soon after about the Mansion and Yankee Springs. It finished by enumerating the bill of fare, (at the Mansion) which seems to afford him great satisfaction. “Personally, I knew little of the hardships of pioneer life, for I was protected and sheltered by my parents. There was so much of life and activity about us that it was akin to life in the city, and we had no time for loneliness. Being the almost constant companion of my father and visiting with him all the towns within a large radius, I saw life in all its forms in the new coun try, traveling in stagecoach, wagon or on horseback. “There was no underbrush in those days, the annual fires consumed it, leaving the forest free from obstruc tion, and one could walk, ride or drive anywhere as freely as in a beautiful park. Nature was liberal in the difiusion of fhiits, nuts and flowers, and from the little violet in the early spring, there was a successive grad uation of flowers of all kinds and colors until the frost came in the fall. “We lived only two-and-a-half miles from Gun Lake, that inland gem of Barry County. My first view of it will never be forgotten. Scouring through the woods one day on my little pony, bom of the gray mare ridden by my mother when we came into the country, we came suddenly out on the shore of this lake and I gazed in silent wonder on the broad sheet of water, flashing and dimpling in the sunlight where no white man’s boat had ever been, and only the Indian’s canoe had disturbed the calm serenity of its water. Not a tree had been dis turbed and the dark forest clear around was reflected on the glistening surface of the water. As I silently gazed, a feeling of awe stole over me. The solemn stillness of the lake and forest frightened me. I turned my pony and fled and never drew rein until my home was reached. “In the new country, you sometimes looked around for your neighbors and they were not there, and so it was that some of the birds we had known, the robin, the wren and the swallows were not there but bluejays and whip poorwills were not lacking. The crows had not come, neither the flies, but fleas and mosquitoes were plenty. “We heard of a neighbor who opened her Bible one day and found a fly pressed between its leaves. ‘Now, children/ she said, ‘don’t touch that fly, let it remain right there in this book, just as is, because that fly once lived in our old home in York State.’ “There were no rats or mice, neither were there any house cats. The country had no need for the latter but I had and so pleaded that one day a box came from Grand Rapids. Upon opening it out jumped two lovely Maltese kittens. The prettiest, irrespective of sex, was immediately christened Tommy and nursed and petted to a great extent. “One day, Tommy was missing and there was a great outcry. Finally, when found, he was nursing a lot of lits I E5 44 7 <A '’///.'//A •• • » -_• V t < *.v ♦ /Z ( V/.V/a* s Z z z/» e.A i**' * < » « • •e * » • « |QH|Nie SSB»CS5S9S^^<^*^v.?W*. \ •• xx Zs The Mansion House in Yankee Springs. p 3' I 1 ♦ ♦ I fijiMhi— I - mA.. > ) r I / ✓jA s I k i-. y.-; % e k J f — -. ----- «i i- « �J i I .!<l : J. 11 •f J k 10 ,-s bl I Thursday, January 9, 2025 THF HASTINGS BANNER 1 I r s r www.HastingsBanner.com n 1 Ionia fends off Saxons late at Hastings High I AT I 5 I a'i «ll» ■ J K J •I I ,3. f I. 1 3 ri i < IM IV 1 II 5 Brett Bremer Sports Editor r A nifty up and under, reverse lay-up by Saxon point guard Deondre Mathis in transition gave Hastings a one-point lead with seven minutes to play in the fourth quarter Friday against Ionia. But the Bulldogs answered with a triple from Spencer Tooker to go in front and Hastings didn’t lead again. Ionia went on to a 55-49 non-conference win at Hastings High School. Tooker closed the night with 17 points and Colton Piercefield had a team-high 18 points for the Bulldogs. Saxon guard Porter Shaw was 5-for-12 from behind the three-point line and led Hastings with 16 points. Mathis closed the bailgame with 14 points as well as five assists, two steals and four rebounds. Piercefield had a solid all-around game too with three rebounds, five as sists and four steals for Ionia. Teammate Henry Castle added 12 points to go with a game-high seven rebounds. The Saxons just couldn't put anything together on the offensive end down the stretch. A few open shots didn’t fall, the Bulldogs drew an offensive foul and a couple turnovers held Hastings back in J*' V * •9—^. A A ft I the end. It was still a two-point game with 2:10 to go. The Bulldogs grew their lead to six and then the Saxons battled back to get within 52-49 with half a minute to play in the game. Ionia was 3-of-4 at the free throw line in the final crucial moments and a few hurried threes for the Saxons wouldn’t fall at the other end. The win was the fourth straight for the Bulldogs at the time. They are now 6-4 overall this season after a 60-52 loss at Charlotte in Capita. Area ActivitiesConference White Division play Tuesday. Hastings is 1-6 overall after falling 61-44 at Parma Western in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference play Tuesday night. The Panthers pulled away with a 13-1 run in the third quarter that had them in front 29-10 at the half. DJVanRiperhad 15 points for Western and Justin Jones finished with ten points. Jett Barnum, who was held to four points in the loss to Ionia, had 19 against the Panthers as well as eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Jack Webb added nine points, five assists and five steals for the Saxons. Mathis had seven points and Shaw six. k*1 Ift Ji V ii * I I ? c * < <s <14 1 > < k £ iT & ft f z-^. WT •l * 91 99 Saxon senior Jett Barnum (24) goes up in the post through Ionia’s Henry Castle( 22) and gets called for the charge in the first quarter Friday. Hastings’ Quincy Brown (4) takes the ball strong to the rack past Ionia's Tristan Ciganick (2) Friday night at Hastings High School. Photo by Perry Hardin Photo by Perry Hardin . AA I 8V Ml ; * iL .• k^., / I 3 •i > ih: ■A r I J A i I * »■ =.'1 ft I 4 ft ■ re I • r . • ’ lAZ I I -^.1. J f' . r ■I r’.i , f •» IJ > > *) ►> ) •• M •* > I >• ft Ii ■ V ./''.Il I L ! t k i k ntz •n ii, I Ja lift 1 »; s Iv r tp » ^y-i If* .* • '.'a I I t ft i * r »' 1 ' I L r I ii'-'» «R 11 I I fr 9 r I r 1 i r : ■ r» « I t ft *4 / ft ' I ’ £’V 9 « if: » If ft 7 ‘V /* f L I r-/ ^1^ * f t *I rv .ij I z r •Ik ••*. *1 I . H t 1 » / ^*0 J J 1 J x < 4s» J <^41 J' ’ri* . tr K, t o’? I ft ' ' i -V ft > J 'S •»* T < M k STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY HHS bowlers earn hardware at Portage tourney IA k ' 1”- r FILE NO: 24-06-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L.ALSPAUGH JODI VAN GUILDER Plaintiff, vs. JOHN A. LEE, JR.. HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH MARIAN LEE, EL VIN LEROY LUCAS, DEBORAH MONTEITH JOYCE STILES, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD MOORE. THE UNKNOWI HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE MOORE, GERALC JOSEPH MONTEITH III, Or THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III. Defendants.___________________________________ David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway I Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff_________________________ _ TO; ELVIN LEROY LUCAS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD MOORE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE MOORE GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPI MONTEITH III. Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity boys' bowling team took the championship Saturday at the Portage Northern Invitational at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo. • The Saxon team of Dakota Cole, Andrew Barton, Deagan Wilkins, Bro dy Mix, Hunter Pennington and Miles Lipsey combined for the championship after sitting in third place heading into match play. The Saxon girls’ team finished as the runner-up in its competition, and Hastings girls’ coach Deanna Rhodes said both teams bowled “phenomenally well.” In the individual games, Barton led the Hastings boys with an overall score of 410 that put him in fourth place. Lipsey was seventh with a 385. The Saxon girls’ team had three in the top ten individually led by Kass Harton's fifth-place total of 322. Heaven Simmet was sixth with a score of 318 and Jen Stoline placed tenth with a 295 in her two games. Kaylin Shild and Megan Ramey also contributed to the Saxon girls’ runner-up finish as a team. s ft « f. I I k THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE MOORE .« ft , \ \ A 4;^ - I.. \ O'^I l.‘ ft A 41 1 .11? • ft . -ft ; 5 1 J H t bit • *i <K<# J a; ri A*. %« if '■! J I* «• 2 * lai W W The Hastings varsity girls' bowling team celebrates its runner-up finish at the Portage Northern Invitational at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo Sunday. I <» I*- Photo provided 1 II ft Mr “W W r 1\ V I T 1 I •♦•• w ft I 1 I I 4 1 1 } T- * ,« Bit f ■iV E L"' J** n .Ei* ■ s > V i I r ft E ft • J I J ft I I 1 /, #1 ft fM ft. !}i « * Bv. cA H .. I X • 1 •4 J ■ ■ ry 1 J ■ 3\ s‘ I } I M rr r • •* ft • s > :£e b. •K •• . ■A I ek *r’ I 1 •tt ft I 1 T 1 / I w 4 I I j; t Kr* \ W Ml * < » sftB- I r; ' « ME . <«J* s fti I J I 1 I *4. itl'^Kt'-.- •3 $ r. 4 : I* “X^ •• • • —r ’r * *♦ «> t I « I' Mt •• ft Wb «» S, , niMe ft I The Hastings varsity boys’ bowling team celebrates its championship at the Portage Northern Invitational Sunday at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo. *we ■ •f“ 9^- ) 1 I I -Al.-: ■ •m b I } I r “ -tw ' b t ft I •w .A ..A V' X ’ ' •* - \R O’' ft Photo provided. GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III ' i' J ir iftiaWE ' I GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6S6ANNER.COM * * ? THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY MOORE \ ft THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOT THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD «>• V -,a.^ ■I THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH 4 MONTEITH HI. Shad file a Notice of Interest in the real property located in the Township of Hope, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: ■i; Constantine doubles up Delton Kellogg girls r* IA..k 9 ’* ..--i f ' * * w * > comer of the West one-half of said Northeast one-quarter; thence North 54 rods for place of beginning: thence North 10 rods; thence East 16 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 16 rods to the place of beginning; subject to easements of record. at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted below to assert any interest in the above describee Brett Bremer Sports Editor Constantine took a 42-20 Southwest ern Athletic Conference crossover win over the visiting Delton Kellogg girls’ basketball team Tuesday night. Jalin Lyons had five rebounds and seven deflections for the Panthers and DK head coach Kevin Lillibridge said Lucy Lester also played tough defense in the paint for his team. The loss drops the DK girls to 1-6 overall this season. They will be back in action on the road > in a SAC Central ballgame at Martin Fri K •a ' rit . NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNH Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Com mission will conduct a public hearing tor the following: Case Number; SP-01-2025 - Ernest Jones (Applicant); Ernest and Margaret Jones (Property Owner) GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH Location: 5091 Walnut Ridge, Battle Creek Ml in Section 29 fail Io do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 19th day of February 2025 at 8:30 o'clock in the forenoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall lermrnate w atever mterest (pole barn) that would equal a combined footprint that is more than 150% of the size of the home. Section 501.F of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance prohibits combined accessory building footprints that are larger than 150% of the principal residence in RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district. MEETING DATE: January 27,2025 TIME: 7:00 PM. PLACE: ELVIN LEROY LUCAS. Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOT Hastings, Michigan 49058 THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN JUAREY THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon MOORE an apf»al, either verbally or in writing, will be given the oppor- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE tunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. MOORE Any written response may be mailed to the address listed GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Plan THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH ning Director James McManus atjmcmanus@bafrvcQunty.orq, The special use applications are available for public Inspec MONTEITH III. may have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. tion at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State street Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio Hon. Vicky L.AIspaugh P42572 tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting^earing upon ten (10} DRAFTED BY: DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) Tripp. Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barty by writing or call the following: Eric Zuzga, County Ad ministrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)945-1284. 269/945-9585 \\tnt-dc\Company\DHT Client FilesWan Guilder, Jodi\Order to Answer.doc I » T-y / Kellogg are chasing their first conference f' victory. The Clippers are 2-5 overall. Constantine improved to 3-6 on the I ft » A 'V UIL’- season with its win over the Delton girls. Lion ladies have best round three performance yet of Johnstown Township. Purpose; Request to erect a 32' x 40’ accessory building MONTEITH III. > O'. MOORE MOORE >:■:! 11^ M THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOT THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE ^•A^fer-d day night, Jan. 10. Both Martin and Delton ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD I ' • property. If the Defendants, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN JUAREY fc'W •s ; I described as commencing at the Southwest >' 4/ A?e A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Z" Ik '. r Sarah Vandenburg, Barry County Clerk 1 I ■'Ill bt!-' ♦ ft s : I Wk’. Maple Valley had the number two Division 4 score and the third best score overall at its own Maple Valley New Year Invite Saturday. The Lion varsity competitive cheer team had its top round three perfonnance of the season and earned its highest over all score of the season at 637.08 points. “Overall, 1 was pleased by our perfor mance,” Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen said. “We have some areas we need to clean up in each round and work clean up the small details in each round. Stockbridge won the Division 4 com petition with a score of 646.8 points and Perry was third behind the Lions with a score of 596.46. Sturgis, a D2 squad, had the day’s top overall score at 652.94. Hastings had a total score of608.58 and Pennfield, a D3 team, put up a final score of 596.5. Maple Valley's round three score of 273,8 was the second best of the day overall behind the Stockbridge girls who had a score of 280.4. The Lion team also had scores of 197.8 in round one and 165.48 in round two. The Hastings girls, competing for the first time this season, had a score of 199.8 in round one, 180.18 in round two and 228.6 in round three. The Saxons were set to open the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season at Pennfield Wednesday, Jan. 8, and then will be back in action Saturday at the Paw Paw Invitational. The Maple Valley girls return to action tonight, Jan. 9, at the Caledonia Purple and Gold Invite and then start the Big 8 Conference season at Stockbridge Monday, Jan. 13. The Lions went into the holiday break winning the Dec. 21 Gobles Holiday Bash, finishing strong after having a stunt come down in round three. Huissen said a great start in rounds one and two was key to the first-place finish at the five-team meet. ( t 4-. ( J I '•9 ------ •* s* -'4 ‘-A> 1 '•>1 ,*» VJ" < * **•» :». » ft I ft » (" 4 i u•> 1 < ft I ^Au it ‘X ”Vft A ^1 ,* ■. T , *. ? ft -.I • ’ft M.* ft ft '» k '4 I k ftl ( - ft i • r (0, I K t Vr K o; *. i » <1 1 H! ft I t » (. <’» 1 *•1 • I I h vt l’« '•b*. I V > A»' \1 t > -u t 1 I I i ( • I s r >. ■ -.■b ft t 4 I t«> ' c k 1• I .ft * ' 4. t u 1 1 » ’V’ Si . ♦ f ‘ I « A J ♦ I 1 ! \ I '4 *}^ • > . i f r ( ■J t • k i Brett Bremer Sports Editor ( ‘i XJ . �5. ’’k A X * I I I, i I ill. 1i S < t1T 'U nrcc.1®^* Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com t I A r I Improvements continue for DK/HHS swimmers I I <1’ k 1 i I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg/Hastings freshman Richard Fritz had to come up and give head coach Andrea Jackson a high five at the end of the meet. He cut four seconds off his previous best time in the 100-yard freestyle during the DK/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team’s South western and Central Michigan Conference dual against South Having in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings. Fritz, one of four new swimmers on the nine-member team this winter, also raced in the 100-yard backstroke for the first time Tuesday. Jackson, the program’s first-year head coach, said Fritz was a little apprehensive about making it four lengths of the pool in the race, but in the end there was a trio of Rams in his wake and he earned the third-place points for the DK/Hastings team. South Haven did get the victoiy Tuesday night, outscoring the DK/Hastings boys 108-54. The DK/Hastings team has five returning athletes this season, a group that includes senior DJ Kuck, juniors Colton Baker, Gavin Bagley and Reese Hammond and sophomore Caleb Kramer. Kuck led a 1 -2-3 finish for the DK/Hastings team in that 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1 minute 5.65 seconds. Bagley was the runner-up in 1:23.58 and Fritz clocked in at 1:38.12. Kuck also won the 100-yard butterfly beating out South Haven junior Carson Dissette by a little over half a second with a time of 1:03.98. Baker had the DK/Hastings team’s only other win on the evening with a score of 159.65 points in the diving competition. Coach Jackson was also excited to have sophomore Cruize Rathbum roll through a full six-dive program for the first time in an exhibition performance. “ We ’ re hitting PR ’ s almost every meet, ” Jackson A said. “We’re definitely hitting distance in practice now. We hit the fundamentals first, so working on starts, and turns, and stroke development primarily. Now we ’ re getting that distance in so we ’re starting to see a lot more of those PR’s each meet and a lot J : I ■j‘ i I ) I = - >30' ; 4 I ’’til I V if US 1 t I I A rr^ I I K I— /• ' HL I I I 'Ct. ■ • '' Ijic i f 1 II 1 I J8i H r mo - >- ' •- M I 1 ' I J I I * * ni‘ '7T- Jf-b I I ♦ Jiit - I 4 1 I r A [ J‘ I I I 4 I I I I I I i •i^ I r I J ( X f 1 I t ft t * r • T I i I » 1 I 1 I * rC . t I J I < ♦ J 1 t- •t;c / AAi. I I I r f 4 i " ■ 4 I 11 f I. ’*”5 A j z F f sr • *• C VC * if f f kA 4 t A, t I It t k u Of) \| ilB < V wa; ■ - f'l I f. J 9 Af'iT A ni L ) I .hi •s. 1 1 I 1 k i J I Icw: *11 ir I % •.i Mi A I J J T* A-. V‘ tit 4 •z * v T. f ■ K ' 4^ ** >> A - > ** 4 Delton Kellogg/Hastings senior DJ Kuck races to a victory In the 100-yard butterfly during his team’s SCC dual against visiting South Haven at Hastings High School Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer more confidence built in the boys in what they can do.” She said she thought the team had at least one new personal record in every event Tuesday. “The culture of the boys has been incredible,” Jackson said. “They have really helped each other along through all of it. Even in practice, if I step away for a minute, I don’t have to worry about them at all. They’re usually working on something. They’re not messing around. They’re working on something, tweaking something and helping each other out which is great. South Haven sophomore Zander Duncan was the only guy other than Kuck to win two individual events. Duncan took the 50-yard freestyle in 23.81 seconds and the 100yard freestyle in 54.15. Kramer was third in that 50-yard freestyle to lead DK/Hastings with a time of 27.41. Duncan was also a part of Ram wins in the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay. The DK/ Hastings team of Bagley, Baker, Kuck and Kramer placed second in the 200-yard medley relay in 2:04.85, a little less than two seconds behind the winning South Haven foursome. Kramer, Bagley, Rathbum and Baker placed second in the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1;57,22. DK/Hastings also had the 400-yard freestyle relay team of Fritz, Bagley, Hammond and Kuck second in 5:06.59. Hammond placed third in his first 500-yard freestyle race this season. He added a fourth-place time in the 100-yard breaststroke too right behind freshman teammate Eli Li who was third. Jackson said for the most part all of her guys have been open to trying new things. There is definitely some strength and technique yet to gain in the butterfly and the breaststroke in the group overall. “1 actually had some of them surprise me that they were willing to try more than I expected,” Jackson said. “I told them all whether or not they’re good at it or they like it, they will all know all four strokes before the end of the season. They know that is kind of that end goal.” The DK/Hastings team is set to host Wayland Union in a non-conference dual tonight, Jan. 9, and will be back in action in the SCC Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Sturgis. Next Satur day, Jan. 18, the team hosts its DK/Hastings Invitational. s J y !1 •. 1 4 J t ‘ i ’’ r J?* ft. V , 4 4 I 1 r I i> f * Otsego takes tiebreaker to down TK at Three Rivers *? 9- .<-1 V 1 -MMs I I »XWB* •4 w ' « to J 'ffflr .if/ i IRJ f£’ £ I «TJ I I J> tu to* J.. I f f * J h4M »r r Atlffiitijr// U Ui.1 '•^a^ I La i Pl ■n rI J F3‘>a a 'lit •4 I I I 1 Mil.;? I I I ______ 1 i /fiBrlT EiOff I I I { I •s. J: K ® \ u 4 ^7: Jgr*' > 4 •12 rasiSh'^ Fl*) i — k 1 f f *»■ > 1 ■ ’ * I / I I 9^ f b * :J. i'- 4'J I 1 1' 'r Brett Bremer Sports Editor Otsego took a one-point win on a tiebreaker to win the fifth-place match against the Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team Saturday at the Three Rivers Super Duals. Thomapple Kellogg senior Jayce Cur tis celebrated his 100th varsity win at the tournament on a day that he went 3-2. The TK team was 2-3 overall for the day. The Trojans outscored Coldwater 44-30 and Dowagiac 47-34. They were bested 35-21 by Portage Northern and 67-9 by Three Rivers. That 2-2 result to start the day put TK in the match for fifth with Otsego. The two teams were tied 3 5 -3 5 after the 14 weight classes. Both teams forfeited the 113-pound weight class to start the dual and then the Bulldogs won seven of the 13 other weight classes which was the criteria that broke the tie for a 36-35 win. Christien Miller at 120 pounds, Diego Rodas at 132, Camden Peter at 157, Blake Bossenberger at 165 and Jackson Smith at 175 pounds had pins in the dual with the Bulldogs for TK and Tanner Buxton tallied a 16-0 technical fall at 215 pounds. TK led 35-26 following Buxton’s win, but the Bulldogs’ Ethan Wilson outscored Jimmy Mane 4-1 in the 285-pound bout and then the Trojan team forfeited the 106-pound weight class to Otsego’s Connor Mitchell. Miller was 5-0 forthe day forTK with four pins and a 9-8 victory. Brody Morrill from Three Rivers. Bossenberger, Rodas and Peter all went 4-1. The host Wildcats won the tourna ment championship with a 62-14 win over Niles in the championship match. Constantine defeated Portage Northern 38-34 in the match for third place. 1 t. . siH •• I * ,4<* I e .. 1 » 4^ .S’* Ie I 0^^ 'Yu r ' I I I r •J 7^ • -t: » » f •; Teachworth girls place second for Vikes at DeWitt ■rt - > •V * 90 »»- If p. I V •S T . 1'6'^ * k > -ri? >* is .15^' 1^. 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Isabella Yuhasz was one of three indi vidual champions for the DeWitt team. Lillian Yuhasz was the 140-pound champ for the Panthers and teammate Jamie Cook won the 125-pound weight class. Portland got a championship from 235-pounder Rylan Johns and Sexton’s Ayan Kelley won the 155-pound weight class. Lowell had two champions with Veronica Tapia winning at 100 pounds and Tatianna Castillo taking the title at 110 pounds. The Lakewood girls head to Lakeview for a tournament Friday, Jan. 10. T I' r, Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s Lillian Teachworth and Alliona Teachworth scored runner-up finishes Friday, Jan. 3, as the Vikings took part in the DeWitt Girls’ Invita tional. The Viking varsity girls’ wrestling team was eighth overall on the day at the tournament with 29 schools represented. Lillian was the runner-up at 105 pounds. She pinned DeWitt’s Corra Byars in the second period of their semifinal round match, but then fell to Dansville’s Aubrey Mayr in the third period of their championship bout. Alliona took a runner-up finish at 130 pounds and had a little more work to do. She was 3-1 overall on the day with pins of Harper Creek’s Kayla Miller, Portland’s Kyla Fuller and St. Johns’ Lori Morris. Her lone loss was to DeWitt’s Isabella Yuhasz by technical fall. The Lakewood team also had Juliana Taylor place third at 235 pounds and Ko- I r fl ■' 1? r** V 4 (• Y "1 '!■ la ♦ « *♦ b STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO:24-791-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L ALSPAUGH HEATHER RITCHIE, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, and the Unknown Heirs of Sadie L. Pike, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and ARMINAPIKE Defendants.________ ____________________ Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff TO: ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and ARMINAPIKE, Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and ARMINAPIKE, Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, Stale of Michigan, described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 22 IN THE VILLAGE OF ORANGEVILLE, ACCORDING TO PLAT ON FILE IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR COUNTY OF BARRY, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH PAST THE WESTERN BOUNDARIES OF LOT 22 AND 21 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 18. THENCE WEST PAST THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOTS 18.17,16. 15, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14. THENCE NORTH TO A LINE DUE WEST TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14. THENCE NORTH TO ALINE DUE WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 22, THENCE EAST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 08-11-017-247-00 at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted below to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants, ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and ARMINA PIKE, fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above-entitled matter, and on the 5lh day of February, 2024 at 11 :30 A.M., this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and ARMINAPIKE, may have in and to the above-described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 Date; Dec. 16, 2024 Drafted by: Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 \ltnt-dc\Cornpany\DHT Client Files\Ritchie, Heather\Pike Estate\Order to Answer.docx r STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORTHE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO.24- 790 -CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON.VICKYL.ALSPAUGH WILLIAM AND CHRISTINE MOSHER, Plaintiffs, vs. LINDA R SIMMONS, THOMAS J. MARRIOT, BETTY G. MARRIOT, MICHAEL T. MARRIOT, DAWN J. MARRIOT, JOSEPH E. MARRIOT, CONSUELO A. MARRIOT, ROBERT J. WIRSING, MARGARETA,WIRSING Defendants.___________________________ Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff_____________________ Based on the pleadings filed in the above-entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST ’A LINE OF SECTION 32, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. DISTANT SOUTH 89’04'32" EAST 2246.22 FEET FROM THE WEST ’A POST OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89*’04’32’’ EAST ALONG SAIDU LINE 175.00 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 00’^07’02" WEST, 350.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°04’32"WEST, 175.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°07’02” EAST, 350.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL #08-01-032-003-00 at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted below to assert any interest in the abovedescribed property. If the Defendants, LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING, fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above-entitled matter, and on the 5th day of February, 2024 at 11 ;00 A.M., this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING, may have in and to the above-described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 Drafted by; Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Q:\DHT Client Files\Mosher, William and Christine\Order to Answer.docx A �* I J t s 12 Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner.com mo3. Lamb champs: Saxons win home invite Brett Bremer all three of his opponents on the day. The Maple Valley team also had Joe Long the runner-up at 285 pounds and Fi llip Nowak the runner-up at 144 pounds. Hunter Stufin and Zoerman are a pair of freshmen who earned their first Lamb titles Saturday. Both Hunter and Reyd have been really impressive so far in their debut season," coach Slaughter said. “Hunter is one of the best technicians we have seen in while. Reyd is a brawler who just wrestles hard for six minutes." Hunter Sulfin ran his record to 17-1 with his 106-pound championship. He pinned Oscoda’s Preston Nash in the semifinals and then rolled to an 18-2 win over Caledonia’s Max Schnurstein in the championship round. Zoerman at 120 moved his record to 17-2 with his 120-poundchampionship for the Saxons. He pinned Caledonia’s Josh Grace and ±en Ionia’s Chad Campbell in the third period of his first two matches, and ±en met up with 2024 state medalist Blake Wendling from New Lothrop in the championship match and scored a 7-5 win. Zoerman scored two take downs in the first period against Wendling and then held on for the two-point victory. Friddle spent only 137 seconds wres tling to win the 215-pound championship. He is now a four-time champion at the Lamb for ±e Saxons.. His longest match of the day was his 215-pound champi onship bout against Caledonia’s Thomas Hodgson in which he scored a pin 65 seconds in. The Saxons’ ±ree-time state medalist is now 19-1 overall this season. Renner pinned all three ofhis opponents includingNewLothrop’sKyler Campbell in the 150-pound championship match. Warner stuck Clio’s Bryan O’Kelly in the 190-pound championship match. “[Renner] has had a lot ofgrowth since last year and really becoming a guy we can count on to wrestle hard and win matches," Slaughter said. The runner-up team from Caledonia had nine top-four medalists and got its lone championship from James Carrow V who stuck the Saxons’ Jordan Hum phrey in the 132-pound championship match. Carrow V won all three of his bouts by pin in less than a minute. Sports Editor Caledonia was the only team within 100 points of the Saxons as Hastings varsity wrestling team won its 63rd An nual LH Lamb Tournament at Hastings High School Saturday. Hunter Sutfin, Reyd Zoerman, Liam Renner, Keegan Sutfin, Tate Warner and Isaac Friddle won flight championships for the Saxon ‘Gold’ team that took the championship, and teammates Jordan Humphrey and Matthew Shults were second at their weight class. The Saxons’ Keegan Sutfin, a state medalist last season, ran his record to 19-0 with three wins in the 157-pound weight class. He stuck Caledonia’s Ian DeHaan and then Oscoda’s Brett Travis in his first two matches and then pulled out a 5-4 win over New Lothrop’s Dalton Birchmeier in the 157-pound championship match. A take down midway through the first period and an early reversal in the second period proved all the points Sutfin needed. Birchmeier is a three-time state qualifier and a two-time state medalist. “Keegan probably had one of the best finals match ups," Hastings head coach Jason Slaughter said. “Tl\e score of the match was close in tlie end but Keegan was in control of the match the whole time, he won and controlled every po sition. He is doing a great job this year. He is the real deal right now and beating a lot of great competition." Hastings also had Maverik Peake, Isaac Lilley and Jace Acker place fourth. A Hastings ‘Blue’ team that placed ninth at the ten-team tournament had Jax Balderson and Reese Hammond place third Ethan McCormick finish fourth. The Hastings ‘Gold’ team won the tournament title with 257 points ahead of Caledonia ‘Gold’ 199, New Lothrop 126.5, Saranac 118.5, Montabella 94, Oscoda 92, Maple Valley 86, Ionia 83.5, Bellevue 79 and Clio 78.5. Maple Valley got a championship from Jackson Burpee in the 170-pound weight class. He pinned the Saxons’ Shults mid way through the second period of their championship round bout improving his record to 13-3 overall this season. The Lion state qualifier from a year ago pinned J Tr- 1 J 1 4 iW: * /I k A k K ■’ * • i I if. F Jf Ir ■.'V. J 4 .f?; LSai—^M 1? A I I V4 I* F< ?c i K 1 I, The Saxons’ Liam Renner works to pin Montabella's Keith Miller during the first period of their quarterfinal match in the 150-pound weight class at Saturday ’s LH Lamb Tournament at Hastings High School. Photo by Brett Bremer ^Cherry Health . . -1. 1 f/ £ nt n- I r 4* A. t J i I I 1 % 1 a w I ?* i A* I '■ 1 t > I ( Car I I I ft 7 U t ••l • z* I Jtir I I •i I.. « k r 1 it ( H♦ •.-r^ Hastings t75-pounder Matthew Shults closes in on a pin of Caledonia’s Muhammed Turk during their quarterfinal match Saturday at the annual LH Lamb Tournament at Hastings High School. 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If you appreciate history, you’ll definitely enjoy (the job) more.” Reed is getting settled in as the coun ty’s new register of deeds, taking over for Barb Hurless, who was a fixture at the office for decades. Reed doesn’t come in completely cold, though. She Many people who opt to serve their county as a register of deeds come to that position with a real estate or mort gage background. After all, these two lines of business essentially go handin-hand. Emily Reed’s background could be considered different — perhaps uncon ventional — but it is experience that she believes will help her thrive in the role. She’s a history buff and her new gig has her knee-deep in Barry County’s history. It’s definitely a benefit,” Reed said. “Most people come into ±is from a real estate background or mortgage lending background. For me, we’re (^v/ ‘jiqos*! vfifiM -nooT TO atttto i BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 r t I $1. Armed with passion for history, Reed takes over as county register of deeds iri naiawi itt»w *»«“ 11 oh J ‘/ns." oi THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, January 16, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com t k f Vv Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings has served in the office for three years, most recently as chief deputy, before she ran for register of deeds unopposed in last year’s election. The register of deeds office may not be one that is talked about often, but it is vital to life in any county. The office is the central authority on who owns land and backs it up with thorough records of deeds and land titles. Reed, who is a 2008 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, comes to the position with experience in museums and archiving. After high school, she received a bachelor’s degree in history at Harding University in Arkansas and then completed an online master’s degree program at the University of Oklahoma. While there is a very functional purpose to her work as the register of deeds, the job does come with elemerits of history a perk for Reed. I worked for a little bit at the Hastings Public Library at their local history collection and I just was very interested in the local history of the area and now, as register of deeds, that’s what we do — we have every one’s deeds back from the beginning of the county and it's really cool. I get to learn a lot about the people in the areas around me and how the area got started and it’s also nice to know I’m contributing to that going forward.” Reed has big shoes to fill with the departure of Hurless, whose name had become synonymous with the office. *4 See REED on 4 z I 4 Longtime Hastings Twp. supervisor Jim Brown dies at 86 wT sBgitssH emitpvreJ Barry County Lite racy Council revamping under new leadership « bOBlwM yUdM nfJ;7i3jfr Molly Macleod Editor J iOtib .no^rnofF biiif!iEJ42gni KtaniBsH 9 qirlEnwol TSlisd A*. ‘J f K daSiij e .: jitl. ,Y£bfru8nob5i{b 'r fl r Ji ri a ii» ■' 'i' r/ioqu? ^'qirienwoT ' ..} 335Jfcl zid lijfln' r3 'to (iGTV/aa'lo'wri (^'L' Oi' Iti 3 A I O E ino 4Ji>oda r-41 <2J I 4 J t J i •.-M I JI I I I ) Hdenrnin^T . ?; noiuioo ) ‘ J •nvaJorfw XobUcI I J .2- Kir • J * s.'.A 'bbl ; / I I £ ;■ 'fr.voiti^yioi '■ , r I . \iiioAnor^fl I < T“ *C. I e Jfssociation and on the Hastings town Development Authority. B nonApriI5,1938, James “Jim” ■^sj^e Brown was bom in Roanoke, ^.^efore his parents moved to Wis^iffin. They later moved to Hastings, i : 4 '■r* n, ■4 rf t J ret i I <. I •• T > i b Z'Mfl IJlfJ YDflT. t i Bk] bfi/1 no> b s ♦* 1 b. t A ( itL'j £rr.iJ to oiM ri-Ji gsn ' Tioi'i ondEubsT; 2EL!' ) oHl ni loorlf^ T..JA .dc' orh ni b'J i'j- » ’ ' JJIi 'jH .ZIG'j ■'‘r,'. Te Brown grew up. rown began his schooling at St. jRAe of Lima Catholic School beffofe graduating from Hastings High Smool in the Class of 1956. After hjfch school, Brown served in the fl T9 i Itoqqoslbd ggnk^anv/ I t 1 4 t'j o Q' 7rrrM:L- H' H noJuniiiA % AiTny in Germany for two years. He as* ! i f was al^o a member of the Arlington Cemetery Color Guard for a year. He has three children, James Brown, III, Ross Brown, and Becky Brown, and enjoyed 30 years of mar riage with his wife, Donna. An entrepreneur. Brown studied business at Davenport University in Grand Rapids. He later received a certificate of learning from Harvard University in urban planning. Brown made a living for himself in a variety of different jobs and indus tries, developing as a businessman along the way. After his time in the Army, Brown returned to Hastings and began work ing a series of jobs: Hastings Area School System bus garage mechanic, Snap-On tools dealer and head of the automotive hand tools division at Hastings Manufacturing. 11 07^ '. EBV/ nc'j r :ch bwii) lok ’ '• TuismtO asmisl .naiblirlj ioi.L vtofl bnt /rwoiLl m‘A .III .nwmH -un 10 zu'jv ori>^vA»;;3 .rr/zoffl .cnnMl z-'-H <■; irtJiw bMbul?. rrwoifi .luyir^i^qyrnf) nA i'i* ! i . ifKiaqrooiF sfibtbaiBBw ^lortitebdon tifeiez SH- I t ( J I I I i fii ii. ZEjniEud i. b'jviooyi i5Il! .2bjqfi>i bnsiD frt^fTwli rnoi! ^n-mctjLto aifioftitioo SvL faflE iffHoilinbi 16351 ffWtfl ► I k .^ninnfilq jwaiu nr nitURnrriToi eni / il c^bErnnz/mfi <t I J wweqmoiL -2ubni bni; 2doi vm'j'ftib'to vjoixsv t ncrneaanigud t ?/ sniqolwso ,29nJ ■mKiqiA. aril gnob; nwoih ./nnAsrlt ni i girl A -liiow bns g^ndgtl 1 nih -nujloi 'f h v .VVQf fii «• « 1 f J I 891A 8gnij2il! In b 20’ .OTlCrioSfTrjJJJ T:,:. r. bjudMl 1 i • /iilwlaf □dHo bESilbncrjlctl ?i.;oin(>-q£f!? ^Mteopaabioq jf I I 1 k » J TS I I noitizib gfcrj bnu! 'jviionioJU' 'flT?. Wii/ 1 ( r ir ooEliinfiM avj'iiizjH I J p I , Molly Macleod Editor those people who thought of me like a son.” Brown credits Thompson with helping him get his start in business; and business is what got Brown started in politics. Brown purchased the McCoy and Hender shott buildings in downtown Hastings in 1988. Owning property downtown made Brown eligible to serve on Hastings’ Downtown Devel opment Authority, which assists in the historical preservation, correction and deterioration pre vention in the business district; the DDA also encourages economic development in downtown. “Long story short, because I owned the property, I could legally be on the Downtown Development Authority. And so they asked me if I would be on and I was on there for 23 years,” Brown said. “And, so, that was not an elected position, but it was nice for the city and we really all like working on it.” One of Brown’s proudest accomplishments during his storied career of community service was creating a solar-powered recycling module After 23 years at the helm of the Barry County Literacy Council, Jim Atkinson says he is excited to turn over the reins to Ellen Main, a retired special education teacher. Atkinson, an avid reader, has led the council for much of the millen nium. He and other volunteers take time to work with adult residents on reading, building up their skills and confidence. Main is taking over for Atkinson and hopes to revamp the council. She is seeking more volunteers to help adults in Barry County improve their reading skills. The council serves Barry County resi dents who are 18 or older and are seeking assistance with reading. Anyone interested in receiving help from the literacy council, or volunteering as a tutor, can call the council at 269-948-9900. The Barry County Literacy Council was established by the state in the early 1980s, Atkinson said. It was originally located in the old library building, now the Tyden Center. Today, volunteers meet with students on the second floor of the new Hastings Public Library building at 111 E. State Street. The room, located kitty-comer to the See BROWN on 4 See REVAMPING on 4 5^5 •• I ' LQv. I itSViKHlKdUG m iGfF// _ rwo*8 4 I I V1 >• The county is mourning this week after news of longtime Hastings Charter Township supervisor Jim Brown’s death at the age of 86. He died on Sunday, Jan. 5. Brown served as Hastings Charter Township’s supervisor from 2000 u^il his latest term expired at the etm of 2024. He was a longtime her of several boards in the area, iiS Sng as chairman of the BIRCH yjfwcw jiF ; ggn’lESlt ' 1OH /’I j J jI n' There, Brown met someone who had a life-changing impact: Hany Thomp son, more commonly known as Bud Thompson, ±e vice president of Hast ings Manufacturing and the president of Hastings Manufacturing Canada. “I was at [Hastings Manufacturing] for maybe five years, four or five,” Brown said in a previous Banner interview. “One day, Bud called me in on a Friday and he said, 'What I’m about to tell you is for your own good.’ He said, Tt’s OK, but just remember it’s for your own good.’ “I thought maybe it was a raise or whatever. And he said, ‘Today’s your last day. Thompson fired him, saying, ' You’re a square peg in around hole. Unbeknownst to Brown, Thomp son had plans for him: He helped Brown get a job at K-Line Industries automotive company in Holland. What Thompson wanted, Brown said, was to push him toward bigger and better opportunities. Eventually, Brown was helping run K-Line Industries. Then, after seven years at K-Line, Brown went back to work with Thompson. At that time, Thompson wanted to buy Dowl-It, a woodwork ing company out of Spring Lake, but needed help running the company. “He said, Tf I buy the company and give you half of it, would you run it for me?’ And I said, ‘Yeah,’” Brown recalled. For helping him run the company, Thompson gave half of Dowl-It to Brown. Approximately a year after he left K-Line to work full-time at Dowl-It in 1977, Brown got an offer from Thompson to buy the rest of the com pany for $ 15,000 - which Brown did. “He hired me, he fired me, and he put me on the map,” Brown said. “He was a very smart guy. He was one of r Longtime Hastings Charter Township supervisor Jim Brown died earlier this month on Jan 5. He was 86. File photos I J siimiHii I If I 1 iniiiiilll *04979 11019 r -_______ I JL'*- 3 1 PREP PUSHES LIONS TO SECOND AT FIRST BIG 8 MEET •f w i ) L I** .e&.I i tl* •1,1 'Vir .J,' I' I 1 4i ' 49 ^jr h t»' PAGE 12 3 I 4 S T - II V I Hf I u I SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM I B S« YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE w iffi Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. u—■ I 11 I I I SI r i ''W « B 1 if Bfl I, I 4 < «• 12 ' kI 1 I L0310^052 L ■ ip I ,-.v •>. SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 •> THE HASTINGS BANNER Ri* * ■ '■"Ts , >- 1 : I e ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I 1 i * . ■" I i' > > �4 /i 2 Thursday, January 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner.com Women’s Giving Circle of Barry County supports Orangeville Community Outreach Molly Macleod Editor «nr«|U i 4 1 v*' immmna siffv I t Orangeville Community Outreach’s impact in 2025 will be boosted, in part, by a large sum of money donated to the group by the Women's Giving Cirvic bY' Barry County. , The Women’s Giyir^ Girckof County is S '^rAdfrof WmnluWty m'embers who are interested in learning about and contributing to local non-profit organizations. Members meet quarterly and, together, vote on one organization to support. All members then write a personal check for $50 (or $30, if under age 30) to that non-profit. In November, members of the circle gathered al The JefTcrson in Hastings and voted to support Orangeville Community Outreach this quarter. WGC representa tives handed over a check for $5,550 last week. With this quarter’s donation, the Women’s Giving Circle has contributed $324,940 to Barry County non-profit organizations since it began in 2013. Orangeville Community Outreach (OCO) is a group of volunteers based in Orangeville Township who are dedicated to increasing the quality of life for citi zens in that township and in southwest Barry County. The group has been active since 2006. One of OCO's current initiatives is the Soup’s On Fresh Food Distribution. Volunteers distribute fresh food to county residents in need of food, clothing and other items on the first Wednesday of each month. This program serves not Volunteers are looking forward to bringing back its Tuesday night com munity dinners this time with a new partner. The Orangeville Baptist Church, located at 6921 Marsh Road in Plainw ell, is teaming up with OCO to host Tuesday night community dinners. The commu nity dinners were an (KO staple before the COVID-19 pandemic when many things were put on hold across the world. Organizers say they are excited to bring back the community dinner on Tuesday, March 20 at the Orangeville Baptist Church. The dinners will be once a month to start. Should there be interest, organizers hope the dinners can be held W'cekiv. “Every one I talk to about this program is excited about it because we’re doing something. Our motto is, ‘You can't change the world but you can change the world around us. And this is just one way to do it. We’re uplifting the people of Orangeville and in southwest Barry County,” said Paradowski. The community dinners aren’t the only collaboration between (K’O and the church. “We partnered up with the Orangeville Baptist Church and they help deliver to the shut-ins,” said Paradowski. “These people that can’t gel out, and people that work but can’t be there when we would normally deliver to accept the food. More information on Orangeville Community Outreach can be found at its website, ocoforthepeople.org. See GIVING on 4 i ? The Women's Giving Circle of Barry County voted this quarter to support Orangeville Community Outreach, a local non-profit that helps raise the quality of life for southwest Barry County residents through various initiatives. Pictured at The Jefferson in Hastings are volunteers with Orangeville Community Outreach and members of the Women's Giving Circle. At the far left, the Womens Giving Circle of Barry County's Jan Hawthorne passes a check to Mark Paradowski of Orangeville Community Outreach. Photo by Molly Macleod only residents of Orangeville Township but also the rest of Barry County. The fresh food distribution currently serves 315 families across the county. Many of OCO's initiatives give seniors an opportunity for community interaction. One ofthe hardest things with seniors is when a spouse dies, they’re alone. When their kids grow up, they move away, so they’re shut in. So when we did our Soup’s On Fresh Food initiative, people would come in at five, six in the morning, all dressed up,” said Mark Paradowski, a volunteer with OCO. OCO volunteers also maintain a food pantry, located at the Orangeville Com munity Center. The OCO Food Pantry is available to anyone who needs emergen cy food once a month. Pickup is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those utilizing the pantry are asked to coordinate a pickup time with OCO volunteers ahead of time. s -irr J . /, F t i IT’’ * ... « I ’ -: " ■ *,: U‘i ■ ■>, U , iA «'• ,ri ! I ,( 1 f>H i r Mi •e 1 9 .i; I > A 9 -4 I 4 I < r' ( r I 11 z I I f I I t n 9 I » # f * ! a«h « • I» i i a J I 4 i A B F J J’ V -r *1 * 5 ^4 rfCfi^ u k I 1 A 'j, ' ''**5 r.* V wi* I • 4 <»• 'V. t;-nsun -rt*' a > I 5W< ■ . r' * i.'' > Vv I I F I r Delton woman charged with manslaughter soon to be back in court A / DID YOU SEE? 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To read more on the annual project and how Hastings kids are reflecting ahead of MLK Jr. Day, look to this weekend’s edition of The Reminder, Photo provided ADVERTISING > *1^ * CONTACT US K V .A ' t (USPS #71830) c] 11 rni * 7 f I • \ ' "W It- I I* b aW- *411 . Ms I t M I 1 9 9 M 'L; V w w:,* i > I ! 1 V I ■■■ I'. I* iij . *1- % J 1 ''.t< MI t I I - » •’r' Shopper Sun & News _.5-i n—mp UU’ Ti i I Advisor r«i * 4 NEWSPAPER DEADLINES « I Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer detectives detailed the follow ing steps taken before police A preliminary exam is ex arrested Wingeier for the al pected later this month for a leged crimes. woman facing manslaughter »•• Kentwood Firefighters noted Vl© and unlawful imprisonment that they broke off a padlock charges in connection with a that locked the outside door of fatal fire at a self-storage facil burnt storage unit 454. After Morgan ity in Kentwood on Thursday, forced entry, they found Abosa Wingeier Nov. 7, according to Kentwood mra’s body. District Court records. Officers learned from the Before she was arrested manager of Broadmoor Self-Stofage that on Dec. 19 and later arraigned on the Nancy Wingeier rented out the unit for charges the following day, the defendant her daughter, Morgan. was identified by police as 32-year-old As stated in the affidavit, at approxi Morgan Lee Wingeier, who, in a court mately 12:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.7, document, lists an address in Delton. Wingeier was seen on surveillance video According to the communications padlocking storage unit 454. manager for the City of Kentwood, She then drove away from the property the Kentwood Fire Department (KFD) with her mother behind the wheel, leav determined that the fire started in the ing Abosamra inside the shed without storage unit where the body of 33-yearfood, water, light, electricity, or any old Corrine Rose Abosamra was found. means of communication with the out She was originally from the Ann Arbor side world for nearly 23 hours. area. The cause of the fire is unknown. Approximately 10 hours later, around In an affidavit of probable cause for 8:30 p.m., smoke appeared on the video arrest obtained by the Hastings Banner, footage, and then, after almost 45 min utes, flames became visible. Kentwood Police and the Kentwood Fire Department (KFD) arrived on the fire scene at approximately 10:58 p.m. Detectives tracked down Wingeier and interviewed her the following morning on Nov. 8 at a hotel where she was staying. She told police she intentionally locked the unit because Nancy had previously questioned why she had it unlocked. Monday at 4:00 pm She did not want her mom to know that Abosamra was inside. Wingeier told detectives her original Monday at 5:00 pm plan was to go back to the storage unit a couple of hours later and unlock it, however, she never returned because “the things she was doing took longer Tuesday at Noon tlian she expected.” Wingeier also told detectives that when she locked Abosamra inside the storage unit, she knew that Abosamra did not Wednesday at Noon have any way out of the unit, nor did she have a working phone or any way to contact anyone in case of an emergency while she was inside of the unit. Wednesday at Noon The defendant, who was convicted last March of using meth, is in custody at the Kent County jail on a $50,000 bond. Records show that Wingeier is expected Group to be back in court on Jan. 23 for a pre liminary exam. NUM*- T ' « a �iI I MH i THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I I 3 Thursday, January 16, 2025 1 tz___ .t. w * Y FT I City approves bid for Michigan Ave. bridge repairs n ' -r f Molly Macleod iFVif < A F 1i Editor '‘J A I /I 4 i 4. f'- './■ br f 7' I r '4 * I I * ‘f * I I 1 I I I H'. •» 'uh . C : 4 1 ' I • >, 1. A 'ii> I s J J J I I * I I I rj *S“- 1. I k « 4 I t I .' J 4 f I I ..1 5 * . *« T 1 I J''•» \ I I I 4 <■ I > I?-. ■' * t. 4 » liUULCto r I ► ^nTOt| 4 z I J I Zi I < i I • 1 t < rtsv •'9:^ w<w ' -n- V. r if; z Zi * . jbr h : r ■ ' t ,■ t I r.. ■ ■1 ■ V r 1 I J I 4 T 4 ’12 -■nT eB c •, .74/h i-J I 1 /.i'Cjl j'"?? ' -11 I V I V • < AH •r A Michigan Ave. bridge that crosses the Thomapple River in Hastings may soon be sporting new paint but at a hefty price tag. Hastings City Council members voted on Monday to accept a $27,800 bid from Mannik Smith for professional services related to the Michigan Ave. bridge repair project. The bid was the lowest of the three received by the city, with Spicer Group’s bid amounting to $30,000 and Williams & Works’ being $47,008. Mannik Smith will complete engineer ing work on the bridge and determine what is needed to repair it. Mannik Smith will not complete the actual bridge repairs and repainting, however — that will be bidded out separately once a preliminary cost estimate is generated by the engineering firm. The vote accepting the bid passed 7-1, with council member Norm Barlow dissenting. The bridge, built in 2011, was painted white upon completion. The paint has chipped away, leaving city officials with concerns not only for aesthetics but also for the environmental impact of paint chipping off above the river. Because of the bridge’s location over the river, the project of sandblasting and repainting the bridge, plus all of the engineering costs and inspections around the project, will likely cost upwards of the $50,000 the city has allocated for the project, according to Director of Public Services Travis Tate. “They painted the bridge back in 2012 when it was built. The paint started to peel off so now we have to repair that,” said Tate. “That’s going to require some engi neering mainly because ofenvironmental protection — the river underneath it. So we need to have the proper engineering specifications for how to proceed as far as removing the old paint, protecting the river, and then applying the correct type of paint or sealant,” said Tate. f “4- 1 I' Contributing Writer ''■ ?j3 •lOiiflOfJ J I ivciqein’jij I J • »*> * I • r-* -t ’• » k r[ni ’V nk 4 t J I 1 r f f J* H i.,» I r < ((ii9 |r J — ► J T r z” t T * i > r.. y1 A. Ji I■ 1 I t 'Ll • « « I f I I J ! ng I H I -X-i i'l X ! { 1. ( 3?^ r , .11 rfr . * r i J c t r i t '4 li 7. a • I ! ( J 8- rr I 1 )c 4 » f I » fit' I< I jiTn k I w. ./I w . J I -I I E i J V ’ s I - 1B FI r I 1 I '1 fl Lt 1 EXJH*.. ■m aij 4 (mt 1$ f I i I i t a* I I I • —r t Elf i t I HR -GflOOs; I r.r .1 ■ r . ..I' , I •s • I ) / I Ji ,r I 11 I I'*I 4 I h h As residents throughout Bany County begin to wade through their tax informa tion from the previous year, one organiza tion is providing a service to help remove what can often be a steep cost associated with professional assistance. The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center is continuing its Volun teer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA for short, which works to prepare tax returns for residents who bring in a qualifying income. The program provides free tax help to households with an annual income of less than $67,000. These are most often individuals or families that may still be employed with full-time jobs but still face some financial hardships, especially as society adjusts to the post-COVID level of inflation. “It’s just nice to see that this is kind of an easy way to help people out,” said Sue Oswald, who is in her second year as VITA coordinator. She also serves as a financial success coach and coordinates the United Way’s Family Economic Sup port Office. “Everyone needs to get their taxes done and they are expensive to get done. I’m glad we have this program and can do this. We plan on continuing it as - Jong as we can.” ?; < The numbers from last year alone paint the picture of how popular the program is with local residents and how effective it is in helping these individuals, not only prepare their taxes for free but to effectively receive whatever tax refunds and credits that person might qualify for. Oswald said that last year, the VITA program prepared roughly 750 tax re turns. Those filers received a combined total of roughly $1.3 million back. “That’s a big deal,” Oswald said about the total. “For some people, that’s going towards maybe an emergency savings or to pay off some bills they have or who knows what they could be using it for. It’s more money back in their hands that they wouldn’t normally have.” The VITA program is an Internal Revenue Service grant-funded program. Like almost all the programs at the Barry County United Way, the organization may coordinate it, but it is fueled by volunteers. Oswald explained that the program utilizes a pool of volunteer tax preparers — right now she has about 20 volunteers who are qualified to complete the work. Anyone can sign up to volunteer and help with the program, but to become a pre♦ ♦ i 1 1 I I I I 2'**^*L. I 7^ * 1 F -fl’ e )' fJ i r* 1 t 4 y A f 4. J I f ft < i-'' I> I, Z '| J 1 * 6 ,* ■4- ♦ A J J X .I V r dkp I I F w r * « * I f ! f ! ^-5.« ‘ I ntm’Wi THff ! I i' UI Sr IVa * r ■J f 1^* » 4^ ( J- f •51 — " .<>. . *4* '•air f IB -/.i,.-' ‘ r I 2 /J «< I" * The Hastings City Council approved a bid for $27,800 from Mannik Smith this week for engineering services on the Michigan Ave. bridge. The bridge, built in 2011, needs new paint after the original coat has begun chipping. Photo by Molly Macleod Council member Terry Stenzelbarton pointed out the work being done on the bridge will not be 1 imited to what the eye can see, but also underneath ±e bridge as well. “It’s going to be under the bridge and while we’re doing this project, if there are any cracks that are developing - it’s still a pretty new bridge - but if there’s any cracks, fill in the cracks,” Tate said. “So it’s going to cost $27,000just to go for an idea of what it’s going to cost to do all of this?” asked Mayor Pro Tern John Resseguie. “Do you have a roundabout figure or idea of what it’s going to cost?” “That’s one of the main issues we don’t know how much it’s going to Local United Way to provide tax assistance, proparation again this year Jayson Bussa -HO?Vc / u i. f 32 T 4. parer, they must become IRS-certified. This means undergoing training and then taking a certification exam, where they must finish with an 80 percent or higher. “I will always take more preparers be cause that just gives us the opportunity to service more residents of Barry County,” Oswald said. “The more preparers we have, the more clients we can have.” As of Monday, those interested in the service can call the United Way to book an appointment. Appointments begin Feb. 3 and end April 15. These appoint ments can be held in all comers of Barry County thanks to the organization’s part ners this year, which include: — Barry County Commission on Aging — Delton District Library — Bradford White (Union Hall) — Thomapple Credit Union — Putnam District Library “We try to hit every comer of Barry County. ...We try to meet people where they are,” Oswald said. New to this year, and a feature that makes the program more convenient and accessible to those who need it, is the fact that the United Way will be accepting drop-offs every day, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is where people can drop off all their tax information, and fill out a few forms, and the VITA volunteers will contact them when their taxes are completed. Those who are looking to drop off their tax information should still plan on 15 to 20 minutes in the office so that a VITA volunteer can collect all the necessary information and documentation. Oswald said that, as tax season pro gresses, it can become more difficult to find an appointment time, so calling early is important. She also said that the United Way receives calls as early as November asking about the program, which under scores of much people value it. To kick off a new season of VITA, the United Way is holding a Tax-A-Thon on Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center. This all-day event does not require an appointment just bring a picture ID and social security cards along with per tinent tax documents. Volunteers on hand will be providing free tax preparation right on-site. “We do as much as we possibly can because this is a big thing for Barry County,” Oswald said. “Not only are we saving individual households the fee of getting their taxes prepared, but we’re putting money back into their hands.” cost because we don’t know the labor required,” Tate replied. “That’s part of the reason why we want to hire this engineering firm to come up with a pre liminary cost estimate so we can put it in our capital improvements.” Though the $27,000 price tag for engi neering costs gave several council mem bers sticker shock. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale pointed out the bid is broken up into four different tasks: feasibility, costing $,3826; design, costing $6,953; bidding assistance, costing $5,096, and construction, costing $11,925. If the project is deemed not feasible or alternatives are identified near the 1 4^ ♦ V •.tL . I beginning ofthe study, Moyer-Cale said, the city doesn’t have to keep going on with the project and can save its money. “We’ll need to do something with (the bridge) because it doesn’t look good, number one. We’re lucky it’s not a safety issue, although there could potentially be some environmental effects that we want to address. But we did put some funds in our budget this year just as a placeholder, we didn’t really know how we would address this or what it would be, but we’ll need this guidance to know what a better figure is to be able to plan for it,” said Moyer-Cale. Financial FOCUS Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC® > w • 1 / •t / Wendi Stratton CFP 0 Member SIPC Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Is buying a home always the right move? It’s widely thought ±at home ownership is a key to building weal± but is it? And should you consistently make sacrifices to buy your own home? Let’s start with the first question: Is owning a home essential to building wealth? It would probably be more accurate to say that home ownership can be helpful in building wealth. Building home equity essentially, the difference between the size of your home’s value and what you still owe — is certainly valuable. Plus, the bigger your equity, the less you might have to take out in a new mortgage if you ever want to buy a different home. Now for the next question: How much should you sacrifice to buy your own home? This isn’t an easy question to answer because buying a home isn’t just a financial issue — it’s also an emotional one. Many people simply like the feeling of owning a home. If you fall into this category, you might be willing to make many sacrifices to join the ranks of homeowners. However, if you’re relatively young and you are part of a single or even a dual-income household, you may well find that your other priorities are more important than home ownership, at least for the moment. These priorities can include paying off student loans, reducing other debts, paying for child care, meeting health care costs and even saving for retirement. With all these expenses, you might not be able to take on a big mortgage, along with real estate taxes, homeowners’ insurance and the inevitable but costly repairs that come with owning a home. In addition to the danger of becoming “house poor” by paying too high a percentage of your income on your mortgage, you could face another issue by sinking too much money into your home and that’s liquidity. A home is much more illiquid than savings or investment accounts, so if you needed money in a huny, and most of yours was tied up in your home. you might be in a jam. interest rates than o±er forms of borrowing. So, here’s the bottom line: You don’t need to feel ±at you are missing out on a chance to build wealth by not buying a home immediately — especially if you would feel extremely stretched by the mortgage payments, given how expensive homes are today. You r won’t hurt yourself and, in fact, you’ll likely help yourself—by taking care of your most pressing priorities first. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you can never become a homeowner. If you would still like to own a home someday, you could start saving for a down payment, keeping the money in a liquid, low-risk account. Just as importantly, though, you should plan on how owning a home can fit into your budget and how it will affect your cash flow. If you can manage it, you may indeed find that there’s no place like home. You could tap into your home equity through a loan or a line of credit, but that’s basically taking on even more debt, though these loans and credit This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Edward Jones-Member lines typically offer lower SIPC » » *1 �I I r 4 Thursday, January 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBanner com a '/! 't 9 * f BROWN ^'4 I ’ I I I Continued from Page 1 - I I : - REED Continued from Page 1 •fl -IS- I f 4 1'^* ■ for Hastings. He was passionate about recycling. Brown partnered with Grand Valley State University engineering students for more than a year and a half to de sign and construct the module, which finished construction in 2017. Use of the module is currently on hold while the township seeks a new recycling pickup provider. The module, when operating, sepa rates recyclables by material and uses video monitoring to discourage the illegal dumping of materials. Solar panels line the module’s roof, powering the cameras inside; and, the panels create such an excess of energy that the township is able to sell the en ergy to Consumers Energy, bringing in a profit for the township. The module earned an Excellence in Recy c 1 ing New Program Award from the Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality. It also earned an Exemplary Project Award for solar design from the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association in 2018. Another legacy project of Brown’s re lated to recycling is his spearheading of a local pizza box recycling program, which started back up recently after a briefpause during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brown originally started the program in 2019, challenging Star Elementary students to recycle 2,000 pizza boxes. The program was a huge success: stu dents had collected more than 2,000 boxes before the end of the year. After a pause during CO VID, Brown pushed for the program’s return, now including all students in the Hastings Area School System district. Locals can drop offtheir pizza boxes for recycling at the Hastings Ace Hardware’s Cardboard Charlie receptacle. Nearly 3,500 pizza boxes have been recycled through the program so far. Barry County Recycling Coordinator Rachel Frantz said she plans to further his legacy by continuing the Cardboard Charlie pizza box recycling program. I I fl ► 7 ' » I .****.iT? s 1*^ A J -«vv _____________ J f’ I ,■ « "A «J • I A ■1 t ' • *• 1 PIZZA BOX ¥*7 I 4 I f p I w T •• 4 •*r’ f / * I f'^ZZA * I uox 4 II ** 1 I* < ! I ' y * I * v..f feft* ’a s X' • / A s iv'.x^ .! I k is!^r I ♦ n ’ t d •»*•#, •«« I I**- * I I • I I ’ ’• • .* V* I jr* ' * /l I 5, I b «caj« I r wr Z i / > J I :5? h 4 f I r ! » 9 1 T Al * /I 4 I / i I 7 I kJ ‘..a ?•» < •i V rlj' if < I Brown was passionate about recycling and spearheaded several initiatives in the area to give locals better access to recycling programs. Here. Brown is seen giving information on his pizza box recycling program at a previous years Barry County Business and Community Expo. She is working on creating a program guide for the initiative for use by other communities. She said she already has been contacted by interested parties as far as Troy, Michigan. I m going to work through that, try to expand that and grow his program as much as I can,” Frantz said. “I’ll remem ber him in a lot of other ways. A lot of stories he told me. I’m sure I could talk a lot about all the things he taught me.” Across the county. Brown’s friends and colleagues are remembering him. Barry County Board of Commission ers Vice Chair Dave Hatfield began Tuesday’s regular meeting with a mo ment of silence for Brown. “Certainly, I think we all had interaction with Jim over the years. He was a very civic-minded individual, passionate about his interest in recycling and did a lot of good for the community,” Hatfield said. Brown left an impression on just about every person he met. Commissioner Bob Teunessen said he learned a lot from Brown. “He gave me a lot of guidance. I sat in his office numerous times and we had conversation. I enjoyed the conversation we had, and he taught me a lot. I want to thank him for what he gave back to this community,” said Teunessen. Barry County Board Chair Dave Jackson remembers Brown as a statesman. He didn’t always agree with me or vice versa,” Jackson said, “But we always had a very good relationship, and he was willing to pick up the phone and talk and work things out. He was a good statesman, a good representative.” I ve known Jim Brown for most of my adult life,” said Fred Jacobs, CEO of J-Ad Graphics. “He’s been a strong local businessman, industrialist and community servant that dedicated his life to Hastings and Barry County. I’ve heard it said that ‘most great peopie come from small towns.’ I ±ink it’s true because I’ve been honored to work wi± and know so many strong leaders throughout our community ±at are wi 1 ling to commit whatever time was necessary for ±e benefit ofcommunity—which J im exemplified,” Jacobs continued. Jacobs said Brown was an exceptional leader one whose presence will be missed in the community. A visitation for Brown will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. The service will follow at 3 p.m. Military honors will be provided by Hastings American Legion Post 45. Sources: Hastings Banner archives. Brown in front of a township recycling module he helped make a reality. *5 •1 I ■ j!* , -ri u.' I' <rjC I 1 * IT < .>• ? I J (6^ *i* ••' a; I I f w-'*. 'X z J 44T9 •»» •&I A s I * * '*** 4 typical TYPES: T • -II dr I * I I fa ? I I A. . c lUi. V 4 . i 4 ■ GS -ft Kt CfPAPfK * StlK I Vt * K f-’A ’ p 'J k I 1 M'CHJGAN 44 I. ’fl : V MAREC 1 I Alternative Renewable Enehg* Center I t p (I f * 1 I I U h h P♦ } V. I t ftI I < h k I 9 Al I ♦ J I. 0 T ! 1 ( I i-j II JS?^ f 1' t «> 1 J ) I « u 1 1 Jim Brown points to his recycling module. v ■ •' I ..I > i I I ta > I ?-u 1 .' f DO YOU REMEMBER? GIVING Continued from Page 2 Individuals must be members to vote at Women’s Giving Circle meetings; interested women are welcome and encouraged to join at any time. Contact Nancy Goodin at NanGoodin@aoI.com for a membership form and guidelines. The Women’s Giving Circle’s next quarterly meeting will take place next month on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Organizers ask that current and pro spective members RSVP to Goodin, NanGoodin@aol.com, ahead of next month’s gathering. RSVPing helps ca terers ensure there is enough food and drink for all. f A J i' u I iiiiftr ---- *( L I 1. T.S * V. * K » * !k • » •J § ft « . £ I i J • s • • r”5. 5 ht 4 t. « « ♦*» 2U-. 1% i A Mb. * 1 i r -5.. . ^SKrJdV 4* ■ ' ■ <1 MMoFi fb V I V > >• • i \ I if < r I <? iiilfi>' — "I i - .r6< 5 <A iw*< - fS ',. I. i r -a I V * b •• K z I 4 * t Ki A iSSiSS ft J t 't r 1'^ .* X I *4 =^r* y ’4 * L * •* * K f ¥ Aft n k.? •.I A t » i 4 4- A Ai ♦ b r \ f ‘**‘'’F* ■t I 1/ I t I » Aam ► w &. 1 1 ' J V! 9 *11 I b If. f y9 Kt S»l-« ?rk ..b J• :i fl CAMPERS OF YESTERYEAR 11 lu 1 J — BANNER 1974 i. 0* 51- ( < p I■ iiV u*( r 1 1 * L •*» This Banner photo shows many familiar faces for eagle-eyed locals. Campers and counselors at YMCA's Camp Algonquin pose for a picture in front of a cabin in 1974, Though improvements and additions have been made to the camp over the years, not much has changed. It still serves Barry County families each summer. 1 1 I I iVO' I Jh. <> 4* « S < I 7 i •*x ronfW"■■■ ' I H REVAMPING Continued from Page 1 community room, was dedicated by Mel and Alice Jacobs, the late owners of J-Ad Graphics. The state stopped funding the pro gram three years after it began. To day, the council runs on a shoestring budget, completely run by volunteers. The council last received a grant for $1,000 from Dollar General in 2009. Atkinson saw an advertisement for the council in a 1999 edition of The Banner. He joined the council as a reading help volunteer. After a 12-hour training program, which he says is far too little, Atkinson began his work as a tutor with help from a few textbooks and lessons. In 2002, he took over as head of the council. Atkinson said many of his students told similar stories. Some of the most critical learning happens when a child is in early elementary. Many kids fall behind the rest ofthe class and get left behind. Because so many students are able to get through school by making workarounds, many children slip through the cracks with low reading scores unnoticed. They then enter adult life with struggles with reading. Not only is it more difficult to catch up the further kids get through school, the negative stigma surrounding poor reading efficiency can make it even harder for kids - and adults - to ask for the help they need. “If you kept going to school, you would get a certificate of completion. And that does mean something, real ly, what it means is you just gritted your teeth and stuck with it. You got to school every morning or most mornings and even though you felt inadequate, pul down, all the other adverbs or adjectives that you can come up with, you stuck it out. And 1 take my hat olT to those people,” Atkinson said. The joy his students felt when making a breakthrough in reading was somethingthat couldn’t be replicated, Atkinson said. Atkinson is excited for Main’s tenure on the council. Her teaching experience will help her do more than he could with the council, he said. “It’s just going to be in much better hands in my estimation,” he said. Main said she looks forward to the new challenge. “I’m excited and a little scared, just because most of my experience is (with) elementary kids. I’ve done some research that (suggests) learning to read is learning to read, whether you're a kid or an adult,” said Main. The puzzle, Main said, is figuring out where each student’s skills are missing and filling in those gaps. “You have to be able to decode the words you’re looking at, understand what they mean, and put them alto gether so that they all make sense. So you’re talking about some pretty specific pieces and parts you have to do to be a reader. And you have to do it ‘on the run, Main said. It’s figuring out which piece and OK, so let's part are you missing fill that in. Let’s give you the skills you need,” she said. Main and Atkinson agree - reading struggles have nothing to do with intelligence. If anything, they said, going through life without being able to efficiently read shows keen intelli gence and ability to adapt. Main echoed Atkinson, saying the people the council serves are very smart. "They have to be to get where they are and be successful and not be a reader. But at the same time, it comes to a tremendous cost to their self-esteem,” she said. itx>d I I St • I \ ‘.rivn ... I *5 Ml t I - (>! > z' u » s’’; s" ’ll . h* L h b 1 I u s I I I *b •* 1 *-*, 4 ' u u; A? s I 'lit d < 1 :.■'*■ < ’■>u ’Wfe' s ' ■> / 4 Ihl •• A ■ v I J*. I ? ’I. 1 • I I' '5^ T.- ■ *t- I ? 1* I Is . A I* r ''-St ■ I . :a 4 *1 J >. * 1 f r ’’n 7 * 1 Ph ♦ ♦ I H- • * I ♦C[^L X V 41. > I I I « ♦ ♦ N 4 fcp’b": I *• I * Ic" £> I ’I I r h V s ! •l i « J .{> i 1 6 x..» u Reed said she doesn’t anticipate mak ing any major changes right out of the gate. In fact, this isn’t really a depart ment where major changes are merit ed, but she does hope to make subtle strides in continuing to streamline the office’s process of providing the nec essary parties with access to needed documents while preserving historic documents. “There is some digitization that could maybe be re-done now that technology has been improved since the first time our documents were dig itized,” Reed said. “The advice I was given is don’t make any big changes right away, so that’s been my plan for at least this first half of the year.” “Barb had been here for a while, she worked in the office for a while before she became register, so she had a lot of institutional knowledge and just a lot of experience that I don’t have as much of coming in,” Reed added. “She was really great and she taught me a lot when it was clear that I would be stepping up after her; she trained me in a lot of what I wasn’t doing already.” Reed’s office also remains passion ate about a property fraud alert pro gram through PropertyFraudAlert.com and she encourages residents to get involved with it for free. To combat the growing and nationwide epidemic of property fraud, this program alerts residents if anything is ever filed in their name with a register of deeds so they can stop potential fraud in its tracks. Barry County has around 2,000 people enrolled in the free program. More information is available on the county’s register of deeds website. Hi*’’ i I I • lb I* ■r ^ab. -J__ .. _L �r THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 5 Thursday, January 16, 2025 I Ki wan is honors young citizens I Hr • ? " I' t Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of the month for December (with parents’ names in parentheses) include: Central - Vivian Mathis (daughter of Tom and Tara Mathis) and Jackson Jimenez (son of Jason and Jill Jimenez). Northeastern - Weston Walsh (son of Andrew and Ge neva Walsh) and Reid Currier (son of Brad and Amanda Currier). Southeastern - Andrew Ulrich Jr. (son of Andrew and Jena Ulrich) and Blake Sibley (son of Dion Sibley and Crickett Randall). Star - Piper Nickelson (daughter of Brian and Crystal Nickelson) and Bryant Roberts (son of Michael and Mayra Roberts). Sixth graders Autumn Bruce Hastings Middle School (daughter of Samuel and Katylynn Bruce) and Mason Slaughter (son of Shane and Michelle Slaughter); seventh graders JoumeiMiller(daughterofRobert and Meggan Mi Il er) and Jada Madden (daughter of Ryan and Sara Madden); eighth graders Julianna Osenbaugh (daughter of Wayne and Amanda Osenbaugh) and Sage DeCamp (daughter of Joshua and Kimberly DeCamp). i bns t I k f r noil s I ''' n’cFi 4 r.rlT-’ 4 Jv ( : V. s >y\ < f fr: 1. b J ' ' 1 f I I.) • I I r a* i Cl I Mt t )u H/:« » / : 'H • TOZk r I i ( I fJ a •f[ I' J « I b ’» V wnz' 1 r ) J I J! >I : 1 D;. . IDfr.'J0L2 I k. > I. 1 5 • L e 4 ,K I i i »k\ ■'"L •£’L I ■T: u. > 4 Lf: 3':< ’ r *1. I . ! .1 ■' 'I., i I Xi'rr,' i ■ji’L r.i. Ais 4 I 9. ■J I- A 5" *<l -■ » I I* • t i 4 kxl5 s 41 « i •r •r * • k- ■ •> 1 I ’Vf * r i t £ ill HI ‘ L9 TREE SERVICE I J' BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: 4 L J Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. AA I < Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin 2*^ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & r-f workman's comp. Fetterley Loqqinq, (269)818-7793. •» fcj r I \ b « V A I t-. -• p— i . B Several Hastings middle schoolers were recently named citizens of the month. They include sixth graders Mason Slaughter and Autumn Bruce; seventh graders Journei Miller and Jada Madden and eighth graders Julianna Osenbaugh and Sage DeCamp. * ♦ ■» I nt 4'* > A Mr. I ? • ■ a ( •4 t. 22^ kJ 4 I IL I I I 5 -X . > >> i t 11 »a A K<• I X I A I ’ Ii LJ I I I-** T .'’Ui 11 rn 4 4 I 1 ? fc ► li r?t i .f II > w kJ J 5^ I ><* » : I .t’' J' 4 f 1 I e < e I A. k « p 3 OUTHEASTERA » I r I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 1 rip’ if r CLASSIFIEDS I z 1 If ( * Weston Walsh and Reid Currier are Northeastern Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. I, I JI k Southeastern’s Citizens of the Month for December are Blake Sibley and Andrew Ulrich Jr. Vivian Mathis and Jackson Jimenez are Central Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. Photos provided Piper Nickelson and Bryant Roberts are Star Elementary's December Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. 4 r TllVIiillUlliiiu LETTERS « * iVn-' FROM OUR I ( READERS 2 I t 1 i « Mm . 'V* M-^ . I. Y J r 1 K « r * Clerk’s office in good hands with VanDenbur , : V aiiivA V* * ■. Viilk < \r ? a 2 1 t 7 ' 'J ■■ I• I 'WL : .1? iafsi! Dear Editor, I appreciated the Banner article on our new County Clerk, Sarah VanDenburg. It's comforting to know that with all her experience, she’ll be able to quickly take the reins of the department. But even more exciting are the plans she has for the office. While talking with her, I learned she has a goal of increasing the trans parency of our community’s election process, and we all know how badly that’s needed I 5 ' I i li ‘jti. * •i ! ■. 'I I^Tt 6iUB '!' <1 J « .riiS’Cj i( I I I I ■* I I I Oik cc.' h I ** /« I. Jl /. *'r, T 4 1 3 fl '•fi I (I . .Ik .■ I I I • . 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Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the lOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 credit hours of course instruction in non-profit management. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Ray mond Towle, the U.S. Chamber’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.” Since its commencement in 1921, the institute program has educated associa tion, chamber and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates. DM I < t 1 *k U.S. Chamber of Commerce 1*^* 4 I i V" ‘ L 9 4 W”! V • X i :4 • L j ’J < ■ff r 3 :r».■ •» » J *?• Zi .r • .4 s’ •TV Hulu. * *A. Jennifer Heinzman (center), president and CEO of the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance, recently graduated from a professional development program with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management. Photo provided Community Breakfast discusses keeping children safe from trafficking Bill Mattson, executive director ofthe Family Support Center of Barry County will present information this month on how we all can prevent the trafficking of children. This month’s Community Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Barry Community En richment Center, Leason Sharpe Hall, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Family Support Center of Barry County is the state-designated child abuse prevention partner in Barry Coun ty. They are a Barry County United Way agency and United Way funding is used to support the quarterly Community Breakfast presentations. The quarterly Community Breakfast sessions result from a collaborative effort of several agencies including CASA for Kids, Inc., Barry County Courts, Great Start Col laborative, Community Action Agency I » * •» . ■I I + I ; :.5' '•M' I I -Mi • You’re our friends, our family. our neighbors...and our future. s ? • b ^*1 4 YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. and the Family Support Center of Barry County. The goal of the breakfasts is to help spread information that would be helpful to Barry County families. More information on the breakfast can be found by calling the Family Support Center at 269-945-5439. — MM n lb ^^'1* K * r <■» »**> •* « V essssi!^ iTTTI II ^1**'*^ r» ■i*y .. A .1 ■ I . •) 4 RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. 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Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillaryhatch@ssa.gov. Social Security Administration There are many online resources about Social Security, but it is import ant that you visit our official website - SSA.gov - for the most accurate and up-to-date answers. You can find lots of information about our programs and services on our Frequently Asked Questions page at faq.ssa.gov. We feature the most asked questions at the top of the page to include; How can 1 get help from Social Security? How much will the COLA amount be for 2025 and when will 1 receive it? What should I do if 1 receive a call from someone claiming to be a Social Security employee? How do 1 schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment? VIEW ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Group The County Press Lapeer Area View Genesee County View Huron County View Sanilac County News Your Buyer’s Guide ■ Jeffersonian ■ Tri-County Times ■ Daily News ■ Tri-Counfy Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orion Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer's Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder 810-664-0811 mihomepaper.com 1521 Imlay City Rd. Lapeer, Ml 48446 f tl Worship Togeth er 11 4 u 5 - y'car// f. J V A V Aft,, 4 » < t i ■ at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. P.O. Box 8, COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.cbchastings.org. ': i'l'V '. I. I •. 4V > I I r y'^ r I I 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 7^ ■ I k ■ * f * *, 7 b r I i I* f r* •b* • ? F— homes. Jim always had a certain feeling for the political life and he served as Hastings Township Supervisor for 25 years. He enjoyed the position and was very proud of those living in Hastings Township and kept their needs and lifestyles in front of everything he would work on. One of those projects became big within the environment of Hastings Township, building and setting up a station for the dumping of plastic and paper and cans in separate areas. These were picked up on a weekly basis by the local disposal company. Jim was honored through the State of Michigan Special Environment Program, winning a first place award for the recycling center. Jim’s other great love within the community was bringing environmental programs forward in Barry County schools, Barry County Conservation District, and within Pierce Cedar Creek. He designed programs for all, and they continue to be used today in the schools and organizations. Jim is survived by his wife, Donna; three children, Jeb, Ross and Becky; lovely grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Tom and his wife Midge in Connecticut; his sister, Trudy in Florida, and many cousins. Jim will be greatly missed by all. The ■ • community has lost a good soul who loved Hastings. Visitation is Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 from 1 - 3 p.m., with a Service at 3 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visitwww.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. i if ; - '.tf• r J I I • I ) LU — •* ■ i ■ • rp 1, J M 'a 1 HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Emma Miller, and Nursery. Worship Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle p.m. Sunday Worship Service ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Wednesday night Bible Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. (Children Kindergarten-5± School Youth Group; 6:30 Roger a.m. Sunday. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for infonnation. I r ,•4- 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: AWORLDWIOE SUPPLIER OF 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUnelbob&EqalpiDent 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 *1 r s 4- I ♦ & b 4 .• J r . -ifV ' • f I‘ .4^ I ' '■?•,■ I'l 4 I ■a; I". |4- 4 • I• K 9. 7" I I r 1 • h 4 f I- MW’ .J? I * •* I 1 J i £ r* ir t • I X I* ) . *- I I I 1- r® . I I I r3* i'jg:• < I « . r •’ . K .. I b I . TO I ’■ 4 A- - 1: I . • *1 i 'TT-* FT ( I• b ,4 / I ’ Pr* * 'W I h w —* ‘ I i «• • I * 1/ 1 .ri4^ * I J ♦ ( ••I g I I* - r~ - •r n r I ‘ t * S-- * *4 W s: .^4 J yti kUtC* jO**' W 0: r b \ FJ* r.lli •i r Ba I. • -i. J I - A • n r - I I• ,rT£7 , ! t 4 t • I ■■f nwf V 1 f 7 I £S 1 ETTrSI J? J • kJ 1 T V b %«*• r T b I 4 c I r ( I 1 I I 1 WMl t" ^win IM UM » n » PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS Ml ■ :: izfc w •k i-r ■ * * S‘ t k: -JAN. 17-23 - “Bird Count" by Susan Edwards Richmond; illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. Join a mother and daughter as they participate in the Christmas Bird Count. What kinds of birds will they find? After your storybook adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center to pick up your own bird count activity. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Backyard Bird Walk. Jan. 1-31 What kinds of birds might live in your backyard? Follow the self-guided trail to find out. Afterward, visit the south side of the Visitor Center for a bird count activity and additional information on the Great Backyard Bird Count. This activity is free and I * I k ES5 * JX IS! 44k-;: jjb ♦• U-. *1^1 b ♦ ’*1 jj ir k t. V 1k { I * 1. 1 1 • V* J t i * 11 X ^5Al’ self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Cedar Creek Ttiesday, Jan. 21 Book Club - "You are Here: Poetry in the Natural World” edited and introduced by Ada Limon. 10 a.m. to noon. With a mix of fiction and non fiction biographies, this book club is for readers who share an avid concern and interest in the natural world. Friday, Jan. 24 — Science Storytime at the Hastings Public Library: Snow Science, 10 to 11 a.m. Learn about science through the power of books! Join Hastings Public Library and the Institute as they share their favorite books, activities and crafts with little learners. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. . t — > Those interested can register for these events and find more Jan. 1-31 — Jan. Storybook Walk: V *1 r’ wt PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Service: 10 a.m. Products 9 > I information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Life Group 6:30 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor S* I > I • r. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday methodist.com. Pastor Brian Assistant cr] V z I I A* I • 7 ■■pe ’ Teed, * I V .4 . - •r aV 1 Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. J* 4^^ - t 4 a Telephone Jr I Hastings several years ago. Another love of Jim was the Meyer May House in Grand Rapids that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Jim was a host at the Home for many years and actually traveled out of state with his wife to visit several of the -- I 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 269-948-0900. 9;* 1> LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. James Erskine Brown, was born April 5,1938, in Roanoke, VA. His parents moved to Wisconsin and then to Hastings, Ml to set-up their life for their family. The Brown family then consisted of four children, and with the loss of Jim’s father, his mother Valborg married Homer Bauchman who had four children, and the family grew on a farm on M43 living the great outdoor life with horses, dog kennels and a two story white farm house. Jim began his schooling at St. Rose Catholic Grade School and then to Hastings Junior High School and on to high school graduating in 1956. During his high school years, he played football and after graduation joined the Army serving in Germany and with the Arlington Cemetery Color Guard. Jim studied business at Davenport University in Grand Rapids and has a certificate of learning from Harvard University in urban planning. He began a new life of an entrepreneur in Hastings that continued on for years. He had three children, James Brown, III, Ross Brown, and Becky Brown, all who have been married and gave grandchildren and great grandchildren to the Brown family. Jim married Donna Goucher several years later and they have been married for 30 years. They had an unusual wedding in Omaha, NE, at the Omaha Zoo, in front of the monkey cages. It was safe and fun especially with a ride throughout the zoo with photos taken at various cages. The main reason for marrying there was that Jim was part of the Fireworks by Grucci Crew and would be putting together a fireworks show for Omaha that same week. - • Firework shows were special with Jim. He and his brother Tom, from Connecticut, signed up together and took lessons on Long Island in setting up fireworks shows from the well-known Fireworks by Grucci. From then on, he and his brother traveled around the world setting up, shooting and tearing down the shows. One favorite show was a special fireworks water show in China. He even brought a fireworks show to a New Year’s Evening in downtown *r ■»T*^ X I *c I I ir I* I r I » ■ X *• •**1 w k . •* ! 15 ^■'WT I k S' I ■ v.b 1 I Jt I a I i ®SSi. SkL jT A I 4 %>L I ’I » ft rc ‘ rjt 7 4 I L :'r*l fl^-T W n I I*. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Mb •U.. 1 SCHEDULE I *■ 5. ' I Tuesday, Jan. 21 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; January Series - Todd Komarnicki’s Bravery: A Story of Elf, Sully and Bonhoeffer, 12:30 p.m.; Youth Garden Club, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; January Se ries - John Inazu - A Conversation on Learning to Disagree, 12:30 p.m.; acoustic jam session, 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. ♦ ♦ •l ® '■ jLTS - t s' JB*. * X ;a !/ ..J.. *. . . I L » I Thursday, Jan. 16 - Novel Ideas Book Club: "The Underground Li brary" by Jennifer Ryan, 1 p.m.; Mov ie Memories and Milestones watches a 1962 film starring Jeffrey Hunter and Marshall Thompson, 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 - GameQuest: 10 Hours of Gaming, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 a.m.; January Series Jonathan Elg's King: A Life (Martin Luther King, Jr.), 12:30 p.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m. I •I '"t I BL' 1 . .’I'* ■ I 4 • I < '•a-. .1 . t f *>k I h * b 'f s '-st I r- ' >, -V iX, M •r M % s. I* i ■■ e» »’ t 'ii ■4 k U •J J _ f*’ I k ♦ ♦ ** J i I I I * ■' -J5. . V j* I R. . bj •1 -rt ■ L ♦ I V •!^, 1 I •Jb I •l I *K ■ •I A k M ***»: \ % ‘isx. A 1 �i t P-,' 1 \ f % iT; f •, f I t I I J 1 I 8 wvzw.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, January 16, 2025 ! 1 ‘ * 4 * THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. if v«l V J/ ! ’^1. ^0- \ u . V < K 1 • ( ' ( ( J ► X' * ' J X I A Notice is given under section 3212 of the <3'1 '’J I I ) % I MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage , V1 revised judicature act of 1961,1961 RA 236, U».' V ' b. A n will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash « K V 1 •s b i.hlo. 1 1 I 4 I r t‘ t >< d' the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1pm, on Thursday, February 'll : k ■JG. r "hi I 1 s or cashier's check at the place of holding 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does -’<x. T' “JA , ' ‘.H J f.-, 6c v'. n ■‘f, •n*: )l I ■,. /4 < I, not automatically entitle the purchaser to -i J V- c i J i nn. ••7 I 1 ' 01. > ’□I . 2 I ”(■) ■’f ■ 7‘ He hJ i i ’f M I. k / “I ':6-. ■’X i •* 1 * I (' V lU. 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[Beno 6 1--. ’♦ '''•G UO »I» / VJUJ J** Ti ; J k » V u f ■t J .euiion girif f li I UHT I t * •• f.n- l ‘n/'U. .J •: (i ' > Gb'.'i ■'' » *»- I J •. // Ml ^'V-1 * ; V '■t 4 / Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 30,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 30, 2025. The charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jesse Carver, amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A SP and Stacey Nowack, single person Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Kathryn M. Russell P59395 PO Box 241 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-4243 Dustin H. Hillard 3901 Swift Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 269-967-2479 potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust mortgage made by Matthew Rocco and Johanna Date of Mortgage: July 24, 2007 Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Van Date of Mortgage Recording: August 6, Dyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Rocco, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic 2007 Amount claimed due on date of notice: ■ April 14. 2017 and recorded April 18, 2017 in Instrument Number 2017-004196 Barry County NOTICE including interest at 7.125% per annum. Said Description of the mortgaged premises: premises are situated in Barry Township, Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period Freedom Mortgage Corporation, by assignment. Situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry Barry County, Michigan, and are described There is claimed to be due at the date hereof of active duty has concluded less than 90 County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 8, as: The NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NW the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Pleasant Valley Plat according to the Plat 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 35, TIN, R9W, days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page except for the East 824.18 feet thereof, Two Hundred Forty-Three and 99/100 Dollars ($226,243.99). the party foreclosing the mortgage at the c/k/a 15145 Mann Rd. Hickory Corners, Ml Under the power of sale contained in said telephone number stated in this notice. 13 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 1733 S 49060. The redemption period shall be six mortgage and the statute in such case made Patterson Rd, Wayland, Ml 49348-9329 months from the date of the sale, unless the Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the and provided, notice is hereby given that said The redemption period shall be 6 months premises are determined to be abandoned mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage from the date of such sale, unless determined accordance with MCL abandoned in mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit the redemption period shall be one month, or will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is until the time to provide the notice required court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM used for agricultural purposes as defined by by MCL 600.3241 a(c) expires, whichever is premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash on JANUARY 30,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of later. The redemption period further may be or cashier's check at the place of holding If the property is sold at foreclosure sale shortened pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if the circuit court in Barry County, starting under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature the property is not adequately maintained, promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 Lot 7, of Glass Creek Estates, according to the or if the purchaser is denied the opportunity 2025. The amount due on the mortgage the borrower will be held responsible to the to inspect the property. Please be advised may be greater on the day of the sale. person who buys the property at the mortgage Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, page 57, Barry County Records. that if the mortgaged property is sold at a Placing the highest bid at the sale does foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for 1163 Crystal Way Court, Middleville, Michigan foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant damaging the property during the redemption to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A responsible to the person who buys the potential purchaser is encouraged to contact Attention homeowner: If you are a military property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, the county register of deeds office or a title service member on active duty, if your period or to the mortgage holder, for damaging of active duty has concluded less than 90 the property during the redemption period. insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period days ago, or if you have been ordered to active shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Attention homeowner: If you are a military Default has been made in the conditions of duty, please contact the attorney for the party If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, service member on active duty, if your period a mortgage made by Darren Fisher, married foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone of active duty has concluded less than 90 man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will number stated in this notice. days ago, or if you have been ordered to Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Guaranty be held responsible to the person who buys the active duty, please contact the attorney for Mortgage Corporation dba goodmortgage, the party foreclosing the mortgage at the com. Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2020 telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: January 16,2025 and recorded March 3, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-002153 Barry County Randall T. LeVasseur P41712 Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC held Attorneys for Mortgagee assignment. There is claimed to be due at 3233 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, Ml 48072 the date hereof the sum of One Hundred 1549018 (248) 236-1765 Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty- Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (01-02)(01-23) (01-16X02-06) Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($156,987.99). (01-02)(01-23) ' > A NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of as of the date of this notice $379,296.17, u 0 'I iarlj 4 I r • 1 :»'X isp-toi '• Ul';: '’•'T? Jo. lot •'’'nont o. J. lOlT t > ""nr. neer i ot t I I nbd 1 0€ 11 I ' cppi bobL inar- on Michigan, Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors Date: 1-7-2025 $149,240.81 J tp ,9le gnipnmbC id ,iefc T ‘'ij «r Jrf* erij H of Barry County Records, 2-1983. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Jennie Lynne Hillard, died 7-1-23. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dustin H. Hillard, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. A •nenoedlif 10 National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated w I & First 1. ‘•f 4^ to Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 9484846 Estate of Jennie Lynn Hillard. Date of birth: 10- which mortgage there is claimed to be due ’‘Oik. !*» V Mortgagor, JONES, 17, 2022, in Instrument No. 2022-001998. V# • I f MICHELLE I I -r ( foreclosure sale is pursuant to the terms and February 11, 2022, and recorded February f L-' ' G . Of k I » * OJ tlj I I / 4 < I c 3 ^n... ’»epi or a title insurance company, either of which conditions of a Mortgage made by ANDREA ! Lu. < ri A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office may charge a fee for this information. The jC t I i hl*. t I d-.'O : 1 -net «• •I I - }. free and clear ownership of the property. 1 t STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 2024-24029939-DE by Nationstar Mortgage LLC, by Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MCL 600.3240(16). period. Yankee Springs, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months This notice is from a debt collector. from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property Date of notice: January 2,2025 Trott Law, P.C. during the redemption period. Dated: January 2,2025 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 File No. 24-005572Frm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made Visit us online at mihomepaper.com and provided, notice is hereby aiven that said w t 1 mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the * I* C iv 1 mortgaged premises, or some part of them, f NOTICE . J r J 4 t a i I I’nGi I lUU H; H ri‘i J ’* C'uiHrt 4 I i nk'** • t I f I ' '-iCt;. r <1? at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at service member on active duty, if your period of Notice is given under section 3212 of the Attention homeowner: If you are a military service active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, member on active duty, if your period of active duty has or if you have been ordered to active duty, please of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the are described as: will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for premises, or some part of them, at a public the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone auction sale to the highest bidder for cash number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by R7W, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY or cashier’s check at the place of holding advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of SURVEYED the circuit court in Barry County, starting the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 30, 2025. 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of PARCEL SAID DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE The amount due on the mortgage may be by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for 21; THENCE NOOMI’15'’W ALONG THE bid at the sale does not automatically entitle for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 614.00 the purchaser to free and clear ownership the dreuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at FEET, THENCE S89°07’59"W PARALLEL of the property. A potential purchaser is 01:00 PM, Febroary 6, 2025. The amount due on the 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6,2025. The amount due encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 400.00 FEET TO THE POINT the highest bid at the sale does not automatically sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; either of which may charge a fee for this entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear THENCE CONTINUING information: property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is PARALLEL WITH encouraged to contact the county register of deeds Pirok and Jason Pirok, husband and wife office or a title insurance company, either of which 863.00 FEET; THENCE N00‘’11'15”W PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 356.50 Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic information. Default has been made in the conditions of may charge a fee for this information. FEET; THENCE N89°07'59”E PARALLEL Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as a certain mortgage made by Aaron Lambert, A Married WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 863.00 FEET; nominee for lender and lender’s successors Man and Tera Lambert, His Wife to Mortgage Electronic a mortgage made by Jonathon D. Groeneveld and Ashleigh Groenveld, husband and wife, to THENCE and/or assigns Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., POINT OF BEGINNING.TOGETHER WITH notice. . R! •• I I Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is I i ir (• Of i 1'' f 1 X .. ................. t ♦ < »< i I I (A ’ i-I t I i. 01' M« .'urui; in?- riin'i iV Hi ' » I h K I k- Ift" I Ir? J I I 4 J .'/I ';. ;upiTii5nn'’ i -tian; «•’*! ) J I .*«‘l 1’1'* c given under section 3212 of the revised judicature COUNTY act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the BOUNDARY " di -J * 1. 1 i. iJUlR * • •'> r?<RM ’ 1 f* - * tSSu-i* f k r > .‘ij: i I -« / I <• i now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, ? by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Jj J ‘ ‘ Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Two and 75/100 Dollars ($176,482.75). I I f 1 ' r r' I ’ <rj Under the power of sale contained in said '■ .r ' kT’ I . II mortgage and the statute in such case made and - 10' I- provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage » k > H 1 < will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged * 1 * I premises, or some part of them, at public venue J J I 'V 1 Iv'' h , IV' ’ll*. /J at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry ■wroTT I r r n; 'Jl! i I u k f Jiu , I f ■f .r I I •! f I . V / I I !l #1. d ) V - Jf 1 b J i/ I ? [I Ji’ 1 «k I I' ( t r Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: The South 128 feet of Lot 6, Block 8, of Kenfield's 2nd Addition Subdivision to the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in 937 S Hayes Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 from the date of such sale, unless determined MICHIGAN, THE OF I I dV’. z J Il .( f .or 10' i y I 9^ JI"., ijo.' I M <4 n' ■ i ’fc ■ .1 k k « ■• 'I’ Jlli» 1 • ' 1 ^0- I T I I '‘-Vi 1 f'J i if 4*J '•p’ n* k ri • f1 'I I H t k < j 'I 'i SOUTH SAID S00°iri5”E LINE PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 356.50 FEET TO THE Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Carmen the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom for Amerifirst Rnancial Corporation, its successors, and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2014, and Mortgage Corporation AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR Date of Mortgage: April 14, 2021 recorded on October 1, 2014, as Document Number: INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DESCRIBED Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, 2014-009218, Barry County Records, said mortgage HEREON. A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT 2021 was assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by an FOR INGRESSAND EGRESS DESCRIBED Assignment of Mortgage dated February 08,2023 and AS: A PART ‘OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF Amount claimed due on date of notice: $221,951.70 SECTION 21. T2N, R7W, MAPLE GROVE Description of the mortgaged premises: 2023-001075, , on which mortgage there is claimed TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy- THE BOUNDARY OF SAID EASEMENT Barry DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4. SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION according to the Plat thereof recorded in 21; THENCE N00'’1T15”W ALONG THE Liber 6 of Plats. Page 55, Barry County per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 614.00 Records. as: That part of Blocks 30 and 31, Eastern Addition to FEET TO THE OF THIS POINT OF BEGINNING DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT THENCE S89“07'15"W PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION County, Michigan, and described Common street address (if any): 1879 recorded February 15, 2023 by Document Number: Six Thousand Rve Hundred Sixty-One and 32/1 II ($76,561.32) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the 6 recorded Plat thereof, described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Lot 6, Block 31, Eastern Addition: months from the date of such sale, unless Thence North 4 Rods; Thence West to the East Pine Blf, Hastings. Ml 49058-8128 The redemption period shall be accordance Boundary of Hanover Street; Thence Southerly along PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 66.00 with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real the East Boundary of Hanover Street to the intersection FEET; THENCE N’89°07’59"E PARALLEL property is used for agricultural purposes as of Hanover Street and South Street; Thence East to WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 400.00 FEET defined by MCL 600.3240(16). the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 1025 S 400.00 FEET; THENCE N00°11’51"W determined abandoned in TO THE SAID EAST LINE; THENCE S If the property is sold at foreclosure sale HANOVER ST, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 If the property 00^11 ’15"E ALONG SAID EAST LINE 66.00 under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural the person who buys the property at the purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in 6 mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. the months from the date of such sale, unless holder for damaging the property during the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, redemption period. or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If 7876 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, Michigan 49073 The redemption determined period abandoned in shall be accordance the property is presumed to be used for agricultural redemption period shall be 30 days from the service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, days ago, or if you have been ordered to pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the be held responsible to the person who buys active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the the property at the mortgage foreclosure mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the telephone number stated in this notice. sale or to the mortgage holder for damage mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. to the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 9,2025 abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, t ' S89°07’59”W Attention homeowner: If you are a military days from the date of such sale. f V I' OF with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the in which case the redemption period shall be 30 -'.t .•! vr ■ I I 2025. The redemption period shall be 6 months 3 i County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6, Liber 1, Page 37 of Plats, Barry County Records. 1 n<7( Mortgagee, I r wirP i” Mortgage, County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is f f I w* Benchmark 2022 in Instrument Number 2022-004926 Barry ! ■0* dba dated April 22, 2022 and recorded April 29, i»/ ur-'’ as nominee for Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, LLC u * n(S' I1 ’f I •r ' f ,I ' t ■'... 4 u . ( ' Default has been made in the conditions of L I 41-/ i PARCEL I 1 1 71 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, T2N. mortgage at the telephone number stated in this 1- » rHk/ r FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military date of such sale. This notice is from a debt collector. pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is responsible to the person who buys the property at the damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, File No. 23-012495 Date of notice: January 2,2025 Trott Law. RC. File No. 24-016579 Firm Name: Orlans PC 31440 Ndrthwestern Hwy, Suite 145 at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 9,2025 Randall S. Firm Name; Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Miller & Associates, RC. Attorneys for Lakeview Loan Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 (248) 642-2515 Servicing, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 Dated: January 16,2025 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (01-09X01-30) (01-16)(02-06) ■i limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 1549128 (01-02){01-23) a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 24MI00884-1 (01-09)(01-30) ♦ ♦ 'IM^I I .jI I I .^9 r J / I* V ■I 'I r I f' 4 �www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, January 16, 2025 I 7 i I ill f> r 9 B A mJ* >1^ 4' $ 4-. f TURNING BACK THE PAGES 7T 1 * -V‘ j -i; *A Hubert Cook recalls automobiles’ history '■41 •Wfc.': ) a X ! n r V •J BANNER APRIL 12, 1990 ESTHER WALTON Tucked away in family belongings sometimes are I stories worthy of being published as part of local his tory. The Cook family is well known for wonderful col lections of Hastings history. And fortunately for us, a collection of histoires written by Hubert Cook was loaned for publication in this article. The following is a two-part story and history on automobiles: i I li i' t t AUTOMOBILES I HAVE KNOWN July 5,1950 , I am going to attempt to write some of my experii ences in the early days of the automobile for the benefit of my grandchildren or possibly my own children. ■ They might otherwise take it for granted that we have always had the conveniences of fast travel over good roads, in comfortable seats, protected from the elements by windshields, windshield wipers, car heat' ers, and even power-operated safety glass windows. Such was not the case as you will eventually see. I was always mechanically inclined, and my ambij tion was to become a locomotive or steamboat engi neer. This urge was so strong that before 1 was 12 years old, I had a one-horsepower steam engine and - boiler that Herman Frost and myself built. 1 He did most of the work, of course, as he was the fl machinist at the old Wool Boot Company where my r father was the manager. ft Just beyond our old woodshed and privy stood our I abandoned chicken coop, which I converted into a factory by equipping it with a wood-turning lathe, an emery wheel and an ice cream freezer. Besides onetwo-toee ice cream, the principal output of this factory was rolling pins and potato mashers turned up from pieces of maple stove wood. I never sold any of the output, but presented them to fiiends and relatives. I even gave a set to Maude at least six years before we were married. This was a grave mist^e, as she wielded them over my head until I married her and has done so for nearly 50 years since then. To satisfy the marine engineering urge, I built a I6-foot lapstreak clinker boat and bought a complete marine engine, propeller, shaft and stuffing box from a firm in Detroit for little over $18. We had great times up at Thomapple Lake with this outfit. The round-trip I fare, as I recall it, was only 15 cents, and we would I leave Hastings on the 8:15 train, run the boat once or I twice around the lake and then catch the 9:19 train back to Hastings. We almost missed the train one night when we ran out of gas about a quarter of a mile from the landing. We had so much confidence in the craft that we never bothered to carry oars or paddles aboard. This time we had to remove the spark plug to relieve the compres sion, and spin the engine with the crank, getting back to the landing barely in time to catch the train. All of this happened before there were any auto mobiles in Hastings, and Robert and I began teasing Father to buy some kind of self-propelled buggy. He said they would never be a success because the prin ciple was wrong, as it was the same as a man trying to lift himself by his bootstraps. That settled it, for the time being at least. A few years later, I went to school at the Armour Institute in Chicago to study engineering. I lived across the street from and got my meals with Uncle Bert and Aunt Stelle Kniskem. During my second year there. Uncle Bert bought a second-hand 1903 Cadillac car, and tliat is the beginning of my story. Since then, I have driven over 1,250,000 miles in this 1903 Cadillac, a 1908 Buick, a 1912 Chalmers, a 1914 Chevrolet, a Ford Model T touring car, a Ford Model T sedan, a 1920 Studebaker, four Model A Fords, three Lincoln Zephyrs and 14 Ford V-8s. 1903 Cadillac. Engine about 10 or 12 horsepower, single cylinder, make-and-break ignition (no spark plug). Car about 84-inch wheel base, right-hand drive, planetary transmission, two speeds forward, one reverse. Engine control by two small levers up through the front seat, one on each side of tlie driver. Car con trol by three floor pedals and one hand lever. In other words, to change engine speeds, you had to let go of the steering wheel, but this was not danger ous, as the car couldn’t go over 15 or 20 miles an hour. The car had no top or windshield, no front doors and one back door in the middle of the tonneau. This door would sometimes come unlatched and as it was a part of the back seat, the occupant would find himself fac ing backward with his feet dangling over the roads. In stormy weather, there was a tarpaulin that com pletely covered the car. It had five holes in it just big enou^ to stick your head through if you took your hat off. The big job then was to get your hat back on, as you wound up with both your hat and your hands under the tarpaulin. The driver and four passengers’ heads were exposed to the elements but the rest of their bodies were kept dry except for the water that trickled through the holes and down your neck. The headlights were kerosene lanterns. In spite of all this, it was the greatest thrill of my life to be allowed t take this car all by myself to go a few miles once a week to take my violin lessons, even though I had some awfully close calls with streetcars while crossing 63rd Street. I 11 recount just one of the many happy escapades we enjoyed with this old Cadillac. One Sunday morning at about seven o’clock, the two Kniskem boys, two of our friends and myself went for a little spin before breakfast. Everything was working so well that we just kept on going, out through South Chicago, Whiting, Hammond and then, within sight of Crown Point, it happened. Lewis was driving and turned out to pass a horse and buggy* I’ui sure he should have stopped sooner, but he didn’t, and we hit a stump that was neatly hidden in the ragweed at the side of the road. He had great dif ficulty getting back out of the weeds and into the road again, and then we saw the reason. The front axle and steering rod were bent so the right front wheel toed out at about a 45-degree angle. We spent over an hour limping on into the village of Crown Point. In those days, there were no gas stations or garages. You bought your gasoline at a grocery store and your repairs had to be made at a machine shop or blacksmith shop. We finally found a blacksmith shop, but of course, it was closed. Finally, we located the owner but he wouldn’t work on Sunday. After listening for some time to our tale of woe, he finally let us take the keys to his shop. We took the whole front end of the car apart, heated up the bent parts and straightened them out as best we could. At length, we got the machine back together again, returned the keys, thanked the shop owner and were ready to hit the road. It was after four o’clock by this time and, having had no breakfast or lunch, we were getting pretty hungry. We also thought we should call the Kniskems so they wouldn’t worry about us. In taking inventory, we found we had just 35 cents between the five of us. If we telephoned, we couldn’t eat, and if we ate, we couldn’t telephone, so we com promised by getting a candy bar apiece, leaving us 10 cents for emergencies on the way home. Luckily, we had no emergencies and we arrived there a little after dark. After that. Uncle Bert confined our sightseeing trips to the city limits of Chicago. 1908 Buick. In the summer of 1908,1 had a chance to go to Europe with my Ann Arbor roommate, Alvord Towar, and the two Kniskem boys. We were to work our way over and back being nursemaids to a bunch of cattle on a cattle boat. The Kniskem boys found they couldn’t make it, so, after persuading Father to let me have the money another year at Ann Arbor would cost, $320, Alvord and I decided against the cattle boat and bought tickets right through from Hastings to Liverpool, on five dif ferent boats from Detroit on. This trip, which incidentally lasted three months and took us through 11 different countries and cost less than $320, is another story and was written up by me in the Banners of July, August and September of 1908. The only thing this trip had to do with automobiles was that when I got off the train in Hastings, father, mother and Robert met me with a shiny new Model F Buick and when I say shiny, I mean shiny. It had more brass than a battleship, and every Saturday we spent hours polishing it with ammonia and whiting. We would also carefully inspect the tires, which were what were called “Quick Detachables” and they really were quick detachable, but awfully “Slow Attachable.” I’ll give you three examples to show how quickly detachable they really were: 1. One Saturday night after finishing our job of pol ishing and inspecting, we drove downtown for some reason or another, and in making a U-tum around the monument, two of the tires quickly detached them selves from the wheels. Quite a crowd quickly gath ered and they were veiy helpful with their suggestions and remarks. 2. This time we were riding out west of town on our way to the only gravel road within a good many miles of Hastings. This was a stretch of only a mile or so leading to the Colgrove farm on the Wall Lake Road. Mr. Colerove was at that time known as the “Champion of Good Roads” in Michigan, and he succeeded in getting the state to build this particular stretch of road to state specifications. At that time, it was a wonderful improvement but under today’s traf fic, it wouldn’t last a week. I have wandered a little from the subject but on this particular ride, which occurred on a very hot and humid evening just before the Fourth of July, we were passing a farmhouse. The whole family was sitting out in front, and the children were playing with firecrack ers. One of the brightest of the children tossed a crack er toward the car as we were passing by. It must have lodged between the quick-detachable rings and the tire and was held there by centrifugal force until we had gone a hundred feet or so. Then we heard it go off, and immediately the right front wheel began making that sickening plopping sound, so we stopped to see what had happened. It was nothing serious, just a little inconvenience. The explosion had merely pushed the tire away from the rim far enough to allow the inner tube to blow out a bubble about the size of a bushel basket. All we had to do was let the air out of the tire, find a board to put the jack on, place two stones front and back of the rear wheel to keep the car from rolling off the jack, then jack tlie car up in the air, remove the lock ring, remove the clincher ring, tuck the tube back where it belonged, put the clincher ring back on and then try to get the lock ring back in its groove. This was usually quite a job as almost always it became badly bent when pry ing it out of ±e groove. However, we finally got it on, w pumped up the tire, let down the jack, tossed the board and stones to the side of the road and were merrily ? (sic) on our way. 3. This third quick-detachable incident occurred on our way back from Gun Lake on the Middleville Road. We were speeding along at perhaps 35 or 40 miles per hour when we heard that old familiar bang that happened on almost every trip. When we got the carjacked up to put on one of the spares, we couldn’t find either the clincher or the lock ring. We walked back where the blowout happened but couldn t find either. It was almost an hour before we finally found them, one on each side of the road in the weeds, at least 100 feet ahead of where we finally got the car stopped. They had quickly detached themselves when the tire blew out and, spinning like hula hoops, they sneaked by us without anybody seeing them go by. This Model F Buick was at least twice as good as the 1903 Cadillac because it had twice as many cylinders and twice as many rear doors. It had quite a powerftil engine, or at least it took a lot of power to crank it. The engine had a five-and-one-half bore and stroke and was controlled by spark and throttle levers on top of the steering wheel, making it possible to slow down or speed up without letting go of the wheel. It was wliat was then called a side-winder, that is, it cranked from the side, the engine and transmission shaft being parallel with the rear axle. An exposed roll er chain transmitted the power from the transmission to the rear wheels. The chains had a weird habit of breaking at the most inopportune times. They never occurred when you had on your old clothes, but always when you had on your Sunday best. We always carried two extra chains, but changing them on the road was the dirtiest job you can imagine. You had to jack up the car and crawl under to put the chain over the front sprocket. You then had to screw up the two turnbuckles on the radius rods to pull the_ rear axle up so the chain could be slipped on the back sprocket and the removable link attached. Then, adjust the turnbuckles to get the right tension to the chain, taking great care to get the rear axle exactly parallel to the transmission shaft, otherwise, the chain would be stretched on one side and run so crooked it would never stay on. When a chain broke, you were helpless because you couldn’t move the car and you had to make the repairs wherever the car happened to stop, which was usually in the middle of a puddle or in a patch of sand or dust where there was no footing for the jack. The chains were not nice to handle either, as they were boiled in a kettle of mutton tallow to lubricate them. When you finally got the job done, your hands, arms, face and probably your clothes were covered with u “ease and dirt and usually no washbowl or soap or water (would be) within miles. All you could do was wipe them off on the grass, then with the greasy rag in the toolbox, and finally with your handkerchief to get them clean enough so you could hang on to the steer ing wheel. And speaking of steering wheels, this old Buick had one feature that no other car before or since has had. It was a great selling point and was probably the feature that persuaded Father, Richard Messer and Ben Matthews to buy this model. By pressing on a floor button, you could swing the whole steering column up into a vertical position to facilitate getting in or out of the driver’s seat. To get back to the subject of chains again. One beau tiful Sunday morning, Robert and I invited Florence, Maude and Nellie to go for a nice, long ride. We got about three miles out of town, speeding up a long hill, when bang went the chain. This was no ordinary break. The chain locked itself around the transmission shaft with the two broken ends flailing around. Before we could slop the engine, the chain had cut the three back floorboards in two right under the girls’ feet. Luckily, none of them lost a toe or foot. It also cut the brake rods in two, so when the car quit coasting up the hill, it began to coast backward down the hill, with no way to stop it. We were glad nobody was coming behind us and that the ruts were deep enough to keep the car on the road. The chain also whipped off the two cylinder petcocks, so there was no compression and the engine could not be started. In addition to putting on another chain, we had to patch up the brake rods with fence wire and whittle two wooden plugs from a fence board to plug up the openings where the petcocks were broken off. We couldn’t do anything about the floorboards, so the girls just had to be careful where they stepped. We drove on about a mile when our wooden plugs burned out and we had to replace them. This happened about every mile until we got the bright idea of making the plugs out of green wood from tree branches. These would sometinAes last five miles. In Shelbyville, we found a blacksmith shop, where we drilled out and tapped the holes for set screws, which are probably in the old car today if it is still around. Everything worked so good ±en that we drove on to Grand Rapids and back to Hastings before dark. 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This publication is intendedt to provide interest in these parcels as L the nature/time, and locat2orof I 4 and location these hearings. 945-1287 prior to the hearino dates of for Please contact the Barry County Treasurer's office at (269) «qcedures Md instructions due to possible COVID-19 restrictions or buildjng closures ’ 4 any updated •i A SHOW CAUSE HEARING is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.. OnO*; alOOn*M P.M., Pphrnarv February 5, 2025, at 220 W State St, Treasurer's Office, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings MI 49058. ► Any person with an interest in the property forfeited to the County Treasurer may appear at the show cause hearing and show cause wh absolute _title to that orooertv ropert should not vest in the Foreclosin _? -1 .q Governmental Unit. A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE HEARING is scheduled for 8:30 A.M., February 12, 2025, at Circuit Court Room, 220 W State Street, Hastings MI 49058-Courthouse. J r I 4 * I I ) 4^ At this hearing the Foreclosing Governmental Unit shall ask that the court enter a judgment foreclosing the property as requested in the, petition V for foreclosure. person claiming an interest in a parcel of property set forth in the ., . petition for foreclosure, who desires to contest that petition h e y v lorun -----’ must file written objections with the clerk of th© circuit court and serve those objections on the Barry County Treasurer, the Foreclosing Governmental Unit. The docket number of the petition is 24-338-CZ. • J f i z If you are a person with an interest in property being foreclosed: I ** * r You have to from the foreclosure process process oy by payment payment ot of all all forfeited forfeited unpaid taxes, b the right 1?' — redeem this parcel xxviu LHC tuLcuiusuie interest, penalties, and fees prior to the expiration of the redemption period. You should contact the Barrv Countv 1 I I ’-wuiivy Treasurer for the amount required to redeem. n J t i I You may lose your interest in the property as a result of the foreclosure proceeding. c The legal title to the property shall vest absolutely in the Foreclosing Governmental Unit unless all forfeited unoaid delinquent taxes, interest, penalties, and fees are paid by March 31, 2025. I i All existing interests in oil or gas in this property shall be extinguished except the following: X ( I i. The interests of a lessee or an assignee of an interest of a lessee under an oil , or gas lease in effect as to that property or any part of that property if the lease was recorded in the office of the register of deeds in the county in which the property is located before the date of filing the petition for judicial foreclosure. * i ii. Interests preserved as provided in section 1(3) of 1963 PA 42, MCL 554.291. I f I I iii. The right of a former interest-holder to recover remaining proceeds following sale or transfer of the property i i pursuant to MCL 211.78t. 1 If the property is foreclosed, you will have an opportunity to seek recovery of any equity that you may possess in the property in the form of remaining proceeds which may be realized through subsequent sale. Any party __ _ who holds an interest in the property at the time of foreclosure has the right to make a claim for remaining proceeds, which first requires completing and sending the Notice of Intention required by MCL 211.78t(2) to the Barry County Treasurer no later than July 1, immediately following foreclosure. You may lose any equity associated with your interest in the property following foreclosure unless you pursue a claim under MCL 211.78t. Those who wish to consult with an attorney about this notice and pending tax foreclosure may go to the State Bar of Michigan's legal resource and referral web page at https://lrs.michbar.org or may call (800) 968-0738 for assistance in finding private legal counsel. I 4 ) I I 4 J PLEASE NOTE: I i The following list represents parties that appear to have title, lien, or other apparent rights to the parcels being pniJhiX- ■ foreclosed by the Foreclosing Governmental Unit. This notice is required to be given by law, even if the party no longer claims or desires an interest if it appears they hold any undischarged, apparent, or potential title or lien right to the property. r 4IAA* ■ I >a •".ir 2 Listing of a party does NOT necessarily indicate they are the owner of a parcel, or they are liable for the property taxes. A ■ E Z a This list is NOT an offering of property for sale. These parcels are NOT being sold, auctioned, or otherwise made -EC*'-:. I >1 available by virtue of this notice. There is no procedure for purchasing these parcels from the Foreclosing Governmental Unit at this point in the foreclosure proceedings. Those parcels that are foreclosed and not redeemed may become available at public auction on or after July of 2025, These parcels remain the property of their current owner until redemption rights have expired. No party should make any atten^t to inspect or enter upon these parcels assuming them to be for sale until the final list of foreclosed parcels is determined and offered at auction in^ summery'2025. Most of these parcels Will be ; I I — I I k a redeemed from foreclosure. Entering upon them or contacting current property owners may constitute trespassing undesired solicitation and may subject the offender to criminal prosecution. The street address of the parcels listed Hf w* —■——I 1 OT fas is based on local records and is not guaranteed to be the actual location of the property. a-i I .A a The amount due listed indicates the balance which was due as of forfeiture on March 1, 2024. The current amount required to redeem must be obtained from the Barry County Treasurer, as additional penalties, fees, and interest have accrued since forfeiture. 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L'^t K ) » I k t V’ ¥ i ; A I 'l I » ♦ ♦ 1< ♦ i- .« �"W B. ---- " - SPORTS r I .1 >1 f T I ♦ K I • 1 www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, January 16, 2024 I 9 I I CHS hockey team wins battle of top ten teams i- • I :1 * 1, I s V <'■ . < ** I I i 1 X Brett Bremer Sports Editor I * I ,* I b J\ 1 I . ! ♦ A pair of early goals and a stellar I performance by Junior Sam Hoag in net got the Caledonia varsity hockey team I of victory and a top 10 showdown with East Grand Rapids at Kentwood Ice Arena Saturday. Caledonia, now 13-2-1 on the season, entered the afternoon contest ranked seventh in the state in Division 2. The Caledonia team is once again a co-op with Thomapple Kellogg and Lowell. The 10-3-1 Pioneers checked in third in Division 3. Henry Simon and Logan Himes scored nearly identical goals in the first 7:07 to put the Fight Scots in front 2-0, both rushing past the blue line to the top of the left circle and firing shots around a defender and by the EGR keeper. “These guys, their perseverance has been awesome,” Caledonia head coach Jeremy Bultema said. “We have been growing as players and as a team. They grinded it out. They’re a resilient team.” Shots for the Scots were few and far between the rest of the afternoon. While the Pioneers had some decent possession in the offensive end, dangerous chance i.were rare and Hoag was up to nearly every challenge that came his way. EGR cut the Caledonia lead in half ft, !. with a goal by Trevor Bird at the 4:07 mark of the third period, and kept the pressure on until the final horn sounded. A two-minute crosschecking penalty on Caledonia with 3:02 left to play with the pioneers on the power play. Half a minute later at turnover in the comer led to a point blank, one on one chance for Burd that Hoag smothered. With the EGR goalie pulled in the final 40 seconds, the Scots deflected one shot up into the netting behind Hogue and then managed to clear the puck out r 4 4 P J t4 ■ z I I 1 1 2. <1 <V 1 > 1 X t 71 III il*'-** k 1 I I > . I r 1 t * k I J I I r t. I I I I t 1 J i flk I r . • ft I k f Caledonia defender Caleb Summerhays pushes the puck through the neutral zone as East Grand Rapids’ Jacob Goossens looks on during their contest at Kentwood Ice Arena Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer i t I i ►• 4 i i I of the zone a couple times to preserve the win. Hoag shot towards his bench, sliding on one knee and pumping a fist before being mobbed by his teammates. “He’s a huge part of the team,” coach Bultema said of his junior net-minder. “What are we, 13-2-1 now. He’s a big reason for that.” Hoag split time in net for the Scots in the past two seasons, but basically has the role to himself this season. “He is a super competitive guy,” coach Bultema said. “If you want to talk about a guy whose competitive level is through the roof, it is him. He is a gamer. He has been working on his game in between the pipes with a goalie coach. That has been incredible. He is an ultimate competitor.” i I t : J I . I .'•1 T,W I I ! - f• I k 0 •. • JL iBflB I J :i. * 4 * r* b* I' I •} I I t -J I . r M' - J r ) ; 11 n I n I . I • ' .’J -CL' I ir 1 • I /. I i; I 1 J -17/ •I J * ' I / '? ! ■ . • i 'I ri'- I ■/—f ■ ) i! r ■L J . i?n. Lucas McNabnay, Harmon Esch and captain Tony Kauffman had assists for the Scots. Esch and Hoag are alternate captains for the Scots this winter along with fellow junior Rylan Bultema and senior defender Caleb Summerhays. Coach Bultema was pleased with the way all his guys played Saturday night. He is really pleased with his team’s depth. “The biggest thing that can get over looked is the culture of the team,” coach Bultema said. “These guys are getting into winning. They’re together. Outside of skill and anything else, these guys play as a team.” The Scots are now 4-1-1 in the OK Conference Rue Division. It was the first loss of the conference season for The Fighting Scots’ Henry Simon moves in to score the opening goal around East Grand Rapids defender Owen Stropkai during the first period of their contest at Kentwood Ice Arena Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer the Pioneers who are now 2-1 -1. The Rue Division is crowded at the top with Forest Hills Central sporting a 4-1 mark and Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Byron Center with three wins apiece. Caledonia’s one conference loss came at the hands of a Grand Rapids Christian team that’s 1-3-1 in the division. “The OK Conference right now is unbelievable,” coach Bultema said. “Hockey on the west side of the state is good. It is good hockey. I just think it starts with the buy-in from the schools, and then it goes into the coaching and the players. You’re getting more talented players and it picks up the pace of the conference.” I I [ Valley girls get win number two at WMAA f I < J 9 Brett Bremer Sports Editor r I I 3— ' An offensive set can’t roll much better than the one the Lions opened the second half with at West Michigan Aviation Academy. Point guard Ines Sanchez called out the play coming across half court. She got the ball into the hands of Audrey Burpee on the right wing. Burpee fired it to Payton Morawski in the post, and when the defense came at her she shot a pass across the lane to Abbigail Harvey. Harvey quickly put the ball up and in. The ball never needed to touch the floor. The Maple Valley varsity girls’ bas ketball team scored its second victory of the season Tuesday, outscoring the host Aviators 30-19 and are now 2-6 overall this season. The Aviators fall to 1-9. • That bucket to start the second half , was part of a 10-1 across the final couple * minutes of the first half and the first four minutes of the second half. The Lions stretched an 11-9 lead to 21-10 over that span. Sanchez would finish with a gamehigh 14 points. She had a stretch early in the fourth quarter where she scored , six straight points upping the Lion lead lb to double figures. The Spanish exchange K student continues to be an excellent r J 1 \'^> Ki I i f I I : 'WwmbWT*"" — W 1 .a XX i-c. “IJ:; r I 1 ?dr f- I T t I •• . 'fc t s* ’.-.M • c f I I f I i ! h v r f TJ A i •, I I. I < • •J Ftlo-ewnrn! I I lb k I 4 s I X ( / .I*?! I J/a 4 SfCtc<j Tf fl I rfi Ao! -jrij m although he said that is something he has to help them figure out. He said it is something of a trend he has seen in teams he has coached over the years. The Lion head coach is happy to be at a point in the season where he feels like he and the girls understand where each other are coming from. He may get a little loud on the sideline, but he said that doesn’t mean he is is upset with girls or mad at them. “I am trying to be extremely transpar ent with them in what I see and what I feel needs to be done,” Wilkes said. The Lions are still working towards their first Big 8 Conference win of the season. They’re 0-3 in the conference heading into a Friday night ballgame with Reading at Maple Valley High School. The Lions are home again next Tuesday too, Jan. 21, taking on Bronson. “We’re nowhere close [to where we want to be], but they come to practice every single day, all 21 of the girls, and they come to practice and they battle every single day forme. I can’t ask much more than that,” Wilkes said. •- c ' T r I i I fn xi?. i Ef/J I i?’ i - I jd] I 1 .1 . Lil -’^5; l.T 4 T ; J . - J-- • 4' I' I t t I 11 I’ ' J J J 1 '• J -il. j J' I i I b9d r^C-l 'Vfi . I I .1 I ;• I r ■ i • r-'?!.! tI ■4 n’z oij 0^ «t3 n-,- k I r I I J_ iJ » 1 'ii. - I I 1 r I . I /I I' I. - J .. ^■r k ’r.' - i .1 I I . I ' fl t C'l i'l'i,' X! ; X .‘V/ 1/ ' not' •*4 4 tK’ I 1 I r lb?/i I I I I f i I i ! I J i 1 J 1 £ <■-! distributor of the basketball, to handle as much of the scoring load as she can and she was a pest at the top of the Lion’s zone defense throughout much of the night. Maple Valley also got seven points from Aubree Roth and Harvey, a fresh man center, finished with six points. The Lions’ defense did a solid job of keeping the Aviators away from the basket, and both teams know they still have lots of work to do on their outside shooting skills. “1 thought tonight, for the most part, we started to anticipate some passes and where they were going, trying to get into a mindset of what was maybe open,” Lion head coach Landon Wilkes aid. “I thought we did a better job of moving tonight when the ball was in the air. We’re pretty bad sometimes at letting them catch and then we move after that. I thought we did better in that aspect.” ♦♦ e t s. t • i -- ■ io ifrjunr ** y- I I U Lion sophomore guard Aubree Roth beats her defender with the dribble during the first half of the Lions’ win at West Michigan Aviation Academy Tuesday night. Photo by Brett Bremer “My whole spiel with them is defense is going to lead to our offense,” Wilkes added. “We have to learn to stop teams before we can score. I knew coming into this year that we were going to really struggle putting the ball in the basket. We have gotten a boost from Ines, however I saw a couple other girls step up tonight and try to make some moves to the basket to try to make some stuffhappen. 1 know Aubree Roth knocked down a couple shots tonight.” The Lions are more focused on im provements than wins at this point, but it is always nice to get a ‘ W.’ The Lions’ 1 r 4 1 V ' i J k ! last victory came Dec. 11 at Comstock. Maple Valley had four different girls score in the first quarter as it built a 9-7 lead, and they had a lead for the rest of the bailgame. The Lion lead was 15-10 at the half and they pushed it to 23-15 going into the fourth quarter. Junior Holly Mileski led the Aviators with eight points and sOphomore Alysse LeBolt finished with seven. Things codid have been tighter though. The Aviators missed all six of their free throw attempts in the third quarter. Wil kes would also like to see his girls do a better job of rebounding the basketball, Maple Valley freshman center Abbigail Harvey goes up for two points during her team’s win at West Michigan Aviation Academy Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer �I F FT 1 10 Thursday, January 16, 2025 ! THE HASTINGS BANNER f J WWW HastingsBanner com I 11 * 1• DK boys over .500 heading into showdown at -A I I I f H' t 1 z ► I- y. i Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers are on a roll. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team took its lumps inan 88-55 loss to visiting Parchment last week, Jan. 7, al DKHS, but has bounced back to win three in a row and improve its record to 5-4 overall on the season. The Panthers are currently 2-2 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division and will get back to SAC Central play Friday, Jan. 17, at Gales burg-Augusta. The Delton Kellogg boys evened their conference record with a 58-21 win at Martin last Friday, Jan. 10. The Panthers sandwiched that victory be tween a 54-49 win over Union City Jan. 8 and a 55-34 win at Battle Creek Calhoun Christian Tuesday night. DK head coach Jason How land said the tough loss to Parchment in the return from Christmas break really set the stage for his team to be ready to play al a high level coming back from break and was hoping the effort from that contest would carry over even on a night when they turned the ball over too many times. Turnovers and a Parchment team that shot a blazing 60 percent from the floor were too much for the DK boys to over come that night last week. Grant McArthur had 17 points in the loss and Grady Mat teson added 11. Tyler Howland chipped in six points and seven assists while Maxim Bonechi added seven points. One encouraging sign from that defat was a 46 percent shooting performance from the DK boys, which was a solid improvement over the early season. Jalin Kampen led the Parch ment team with 25 points in cluding 20 ind the first half. I II I I A I ' 4 t I . A i J/ .z it: 1. / < } > ^f;. I I 4 5 "U I I i I 4 I J kJ J I’* 1 nT I «r t t 1 f J. i A >• P * 44 7 J 4 'i* t L'' II r Delton Kellogg's Maxim Bonechi (32) attacks the rim past Parchment’s Tayshawn Hartman (35) late in their matchup at Delton Kellogg High School Jan. 7. Photo by Perry Hardin Delton Kellogg junior Keegan Hill (14) slashes towards the hoop over Parchnnent junior Don’Jae GilmoreSlater (1) during the second half Tuesday, Jan. 7 Photo by Perry Hardin I I i I i tr-5> h >_■ a I t z I ,4 e 3? - * ' fi * 1 ■* .. M’ .X I X Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on 2/20/2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Names of Mortgagor(s): Jerry L. Plank III. Original mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Date of mortgage: 6/4/2019. Mortgage recorded on 6/14/2019 as Document No. 2019-005699. Foreclosing Assignee {if any); Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: $105,658.25 Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: LOT 4, BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BEING PART OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. PARCEL 2; PART OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6, BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT AS LAID OUT AND REPLATTED BY SAMUEL ROUSH’S ADDITION: THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 75.0 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST, 66.28 FEET, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 6, TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE EAST LOT LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE NORTH 51.80 FEET, ALONG SAID EAST LOT LINE, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF PLATTED 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY; THENCE WEST, 66.19 FEET, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY; THENCE CONTINUING WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5. 66.18 FEET, TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 5, BLOCK 10; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID WEST LINE 15.0 FEET; THENCE EAST, 66.18 FEET; PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 36.93 FEET, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 106 Cherry St, Freeport, Ml 49325. The redemption period will be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after the statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is determined abandoned under MCL 600.3241, the redemption period will be 1 month from the date of such sale. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes pursuant to MCL 600.3240(16), the redemption period is 1 year from the date of such sale. The redemption period may be extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage al the telephone number stated in this notice. Date of Notice: 01/16/2025. Codilis & Moody, P.C. 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (313) 536-2500. This law firm is a debt collector. C&M File 23-24-00403 (01-16)(02-06) Saxon bowlers sweep matches with Parma Western Brett Bremer Sports Editor *h The Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ bowling teams took Interstate-8 Athletic Conference wins over Parma Western at University Lanes in^Ibipn Jhursdayt The Hastings.-gill’s took a 26-4 victory Kass'Harton, Kaylin Schild and Heaven Simmet won two points apiece for the Saxons in the individ ual games. Harton had games of 154 and 193. Schild scored a 178 and a 195. S immet scored al54andal75. The Hastings girls also got points thanks to wins from Megan Ramey and Jen Stoline. The Saxon boys took a 23.5 to 6.5 win. Deagan Wilkes had a stellar 255 game, but it was the one that earned the Hastings team a half a point as he was matched by his Panther foe. He also won a point with a 180. Miles Lipsey, Hunter Bennington and Andrew Barton won two points each for the Saxons. Lipsey had games of 185 and 180. Pennington rolled a 207 and a 168. Barton con tributed a 160 and a 169. The Saxons had a Tuesday af ternoon dual with Northwest post poned. They are scheduled to head to Marshall for an 1-8 showdown this afternoon, Jan. 16, and to be a part of the Mason Invite Sunday. Next week in the 1-8 the Saxons visit Pennfield Tuesday and Coldwater Thursday. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Court address: 206 W. Court Street, #302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Cortez E. Hawks. Date of birth: 3/28/1950. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Cortez E. Hawks, died 10/15/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dawn Linklater, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 435 Pineview Dr., Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1/14/2025 Maple Valley boys score their first Big 8 victory Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity boys' basketball team notched its first Big 8 Conference win of the season Tuesday night against visiting Reading. The Lions ran to a 69-42 win to move their record to 1 -5 in conference play this winter. Reading falls to 0-6 in the Big 8 and 1-11 overall. The Lions are now 3-8 overall. •* Quincy took a 50-44 win over the vis iting Lions last Thursday in Big 8 play. Quincy built a 25-15 lead in the first half, but the Lions rallied to cut that I l.ai 4^ /•;< I / JOliSW down to three points before the third quarter was up. Teegen McDonald put in a team-high 15 points for the Lions. Kelvin Nev ins-Davis had eight points, Eli Wright seven and Jim Wiggs six. Wright and Nevins-Davis tied for the Lion lead with six rebounds each. Jake McDonald had five boards to go with three assists and two steals. Teegen had three rebounds, two assists and three steals. 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Council members discussed social media issues that had arisen in the school sports community over the last several months, and how member schools should address these situations and the role the MHSAA should play in communicating with all schools involved in specific instances. The Council also received updates from the MHSAA’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee and discussed several matters related to recently completed fall tournaments, broadcast partnerships, MHSAA Athletic Direc tor Update Meeting and In-Service Programs and other administrative topics. The Fall Meeting also saw elections of Council officers for the upcoming year. In addition to a new president,' Brighton High School athletic director John Thompson was reelected as Coun-' cil vice president, and Vic Michaels, director of physical education and athletics for the Archdiocese ot Detroit, was reelected as secretary-treasurer. Additionally, Westland John Glenn athletic director Jason Malloy was appointed for a second two-year term on the Council. Monica Merritt, su perintendent for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, was appointed for a first two-year term. The Representative Council is the legislative body of the MHSAA. All but five members are elected by member schools. Fourmembers are appointed by the Council to facilitate representation of females and minorities, and the 19th position is occupied by the Superinten dent of Public Instruction or designee. I *oa a* t I 3.* k ■ Simi*- ■ SJM ,»»»•> :3:r h I- Z-- I 1 I J* '' * ’1 lA I *' •■. k (ijj . - - I MHSAA Council selects first new leader in ten years 435 Pineview Dr. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 * ..to*" t » 1 The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association received reports on the upcoming sponsorship of two recent ly-added sports, provided support for a study group to discuss the number of postseason divisions for several more sports, and elected a new president for the first time in a decade during its Fall Meeting last month in East Lansing. Midland assistant principal and ath letic director Eric Albright was elected president, as retired Grand Haven Su perintendent Scott Grimes completed his tenure on the Council and 10th and final term as president. Generally, the Council takes only a few actions during its Fall Meeting, with topics often introduced for additional consideration and action during its meet ings in March and May. The Council took only one action at this meeting but began conversations on several topics that will be continued throughout the remainder of this school year. The lone action regarded baseball and a previously-approved requirement for teams to submit their pitch counts online beginning with the Spring 2025 season. The Council approved a oneyear delay in that requirement to allow more time for technology development and implementation. The Council received reports on two sports set to begin with MHSAA spon sorship with the 2025-26 school year girls field hockey and boys volleyball. The first Girls Field Hockey Committee has met and wi 11 be sending several pro posals to the Council for action during its March meeting in preparation for the Fall 2025 season. The Volleyball Com mittee will meet soon wiffi potential proposals for boys volleyball coming before the Council in March or May, MHSAA staff led a discussion re garding the number of postseason di visions for baseball, basketball, Lower Peninsula cross country, softball, Low er Peninsula track & field and volley ball, which are all sponsored by at least 550 schools. The conversation included o *1 st ;e5i I '-i 1 TK • L k H �Hl .\\ U bi I "1 4 U. Tlu>.. 4 L 'fe. I I !■ fi : G-: MM 1 1a i ' <*MI^ 1 ;r bl » I 1 I r J J 1^’25. ?'■ «irr ; Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon senior Isaac Friddle continues to tick off milestones. Friddle pinned Harper Creek’s Sean Johnson midway through the second period of their 215-pound match in their team’s Interstate-8 Athletics Conference dual at Harper Creek High School Wednesday. The pin, his 144thm moved him to the top of the list of the Hastings varsity wrestlers with the most I i I ••• ’’L.. I f V, N pins. Robby Slaughter, a 2023 Hastings graduate, was the previous record holder. Friddle’s pin was a part of a 52-24 win for the Hastings team which moved to 2-0 in the conference so farthis winter. Overall, the Saxon team is now 23-0 in duals and ranked ninth in the state in Division 1. Hastings also defeated Jackson Lumen Christi 83-0 on the night, and the Saxons followed up their two wins there in Battle Creek by taking the title Saturday al the Alma Duals. « . • >• BW" > Renner, Acker, Shults, Warner and An gel Mejia-Hernandez. On Saturday, the Saxon team was 5-0 with a 48-29 win over Reeths-Puffer in the championship match of the Alma Duals. Hastings also defeated East Lansing 66-14, Midland Dow 75-6, Mt. Morris 62-17 and Portland 35-27. Keegan Sutfin, Hunter Sutfin and Friddle were all 5-0 at the tournament and Reyd Zoerman, Renner, Acker and Shults were all 4-1. In that 1-8 dual wi± ±e Beavers, the Saxons also got pins from Hunter Sutfin at 106 pounds, Troy Hokanson at 113, Maverik Peake at 126, Liam Renner at 150, Jace Acker at 157, Keegan Sutfin at 165 and Matthew Shults at 175 pounds. The other four Saxon points came thanks to Tate Warner’s 21-10 major decision at 190 pounds. In the shut out victory of Jackson Lumen Christi, Hastings got pins from Jordan Humphrey, Quinnton Schnerre, wl ■J^ f-< f F t 4 * ^-\f»a Ana 1I I X I y ■ =i u V- b '‘‘'V f */; ?« jli :'4 1 4 ' ! A \ kr ‘S > 1 J^. J ^x«f. k ‘•M h \i V 1• x'S S t I V 1? I* 11 Friddle sets Saxon pin record in conference win I - Thursday, January 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW. .-^ >1 t V 5 , % s is w; V r w V S** ‘J fe,, ■>’ i h I s- S !> I » I f * < f 4 I s I I • t h A :■ ■* I’ f w s 1, . * •'EI V I I f' I *n *»» ? 7 I r I f I •4X J • STki ^7 I . V 7 I u? r.rr^ t 9 j V' k I t n BF- f-* i I .■* .. > 1 ;vsi IA 1 •T-4. w Of • f 4 4 A - R t Saxon freshman Jace Acker works to pin Harper Creek's Gavin Rice in their 157-pound bout during their teams’ 1-8 dual in Battle Creek Wednesday, Jan. 8. Photo by Perry Hardin » r < -( « I .I I b * 'J ’llI ' V *’r^ 1 »V*: li» *<<? *-■ ’ <?.> n;s> ***4t’ » »A« L. ! Ir •4 4* f V, . I' 'Hilv>..i4 • . H.V - • J t ■yj' > -. .* f J ' r -. » » Sr^QT I I .i 4 The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team opened Big 8 Conference duals on its home mat Wednesday with a 52-6 win over Concord. The Lions also knocked off Fulton 48-30 on the night. Robert Schilz scored a 15-3 major decision over Concord’s Nate Fritz in the 138-pound bout, and the Lion team got pins from Filip Nowak, Jeremiah Penny, Kade Wright and Joe Long Nowak stuck Ethan Cesco 1:03 into their 144-pound bout. Penny needed just 13 seconds to pin Jasmine Carr in the 157-pound bout. Wright stuck Zach Deboe midway through the second period of their 165-pound match. At 285 pounds. Long pinned Concord’s Kingston Travis midway through the first period. Jordyan Metcalfat 150 pounds had the lone pin for the Concord team. • tJ - L 1 .1 I 1 •r d. r i SCiMttlsU i I * . -r I ‘J I i J 4 - * LI d 1 ittiihn I •« .V 1 ? r 4 1 # ’ »• ) r rfi 11 ’ ' 1 •■’j; ,< f \ .J -A** JVif- 1 1 i .' ♦ I .......... : I ' •• u- : •. '-.I J > » «*ji ’J's n % I' f « ‘ I... ’■ \ I -' i 4 t ‘4 I i cSxy < 1 I "4- I ‘il'' - 4' u I ( r. -1 ntSiUi- I ;.L'' 'J 1 I H.<4 I r r I' • / f «« 1 I • * . ••A Lions win their Big 8 Conference wrestling opener Brett Bremer Sports Editor . I •, • I». • • -a-. : ,. V- I I I I ► 7 r ♦ I I l.l • I 1 ■ r .-i; r 9 I ' -X r-' 5 • Panthers knock off Lawton at SAC Quad 3 I« •r' h - I ■l.J' e I. • T f .f I ..J ,rM 4 U '1 9 • >* » . * . n -ill.'' ■ I,**' «F«i • H- Jf Mill V The Delton Kellogg varsity wres tling team split a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference duals at Lawton Wednesday, Jan. 8. The Panthers took a 60-21 win over the host Blue Devils while also falling 48-30 in a tough dual with Gobles. In the victory over Lawton, Delton Kellogg got its first points thanks to quick pins from Alec Sinkler, Gauge Slampfler and Austyn Lipscomb in the 132-, 138- and 144-pound bouts for an early 18-12 lead. They led the rest of the way. Kayle Mclellan had a pin for Delton Kellogg at 13 pounds to close out the dual. The Panthers’ other points came thanks to forfeit wins by Mendon Phil lips, Easton Reynolds, Travis Mosque da, Dorian Marlow, Isaac Ferris and Mitchell Swift. Swift and Evan Stampfler had pins for the Delton Kellogg team in the loss to Gobles. The Tigers forfeited flights to the Panthers Gauge Stampfler, Landon Madden and Phillips. The Panthers were set to head to Mar tin for another SAC Quad Wednesday, Jan. 15, against the Clippers and South Haven. Delton goes to Hopkins for a tournament Saturday, Jan. 18, and will be back at it in the SAC next Wednesday, Jan. 22, against Allegan and Fennville I in Allegan. > I • < "S I 4 1 r . } » -. ■ < ■ ' , .ill • 4 < \ I f I I «1 I t J I I' I 1 .'1.‘ .F' m4 I I f I JI k { ( •a fl I T? if z Fl* I I » 4 •Ml . \ • MJ. I < x* < . .'J*? r I ’ i I 1 • h‘. I { 1 •4 ./A *r ' . I nr J ►J ' a ’ 1 I • - I f 4 j»/. ' J / • ; 'i' . « I 1 i ! 4 I ) SF i / n ' .*-n b ir» » 1 / ) ..i7 I . J- - 4 4 A ? £ p i ■»• I rfOl -.X'-r ; ) 1 t 1 ,cf I f 4i ■• J >• i J f ] > r* jr' F’ < 4 1 ■.i t' I ' I ,1 J A’ s f v" .-ii ;5 4 rV ■ * I* J . I •) 4 I * z .-At ■ » r I 0i’' ) I' / i 1 ■f .’ f ' •a! *4 J-' ’ f f r I I , I up ' 1/* J ’ I .. J ’ kO 1^4 • «k / / J I r ' a J r ri I ! I aJ Martin keeps DK girls winless in SAC Central ballgames Brett Bremer Sports Editor Martin went on a 26-10 run in the first halfandeameda 50-27 win over the visiting Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team in Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division play Friday, The Clippers hit six three-pointers in the ballgame including four from Macy Thome who finished with a game-high 16 points. Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said his team had a rough start and the Clippers outside shooting really put his team in a hole. He said his team also had some trouble taking care of the basketball. “The girls are still giving a ton of effort and making more and more strides to put- Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Wayland varsity boys’ swimming and diving team took a 79-62 non-conference win over the Delton Kellogg/Hastings team at the CERC in Hastings Thursday. Colton Baker was a part of a couple victories for the DK/Hastings team with a win in the diving competition thanks to a total score of 140.50 points and he was also a part of the DK/Hastings foursome that got the winning points in the 200-yard freestyle at the end of the night Caleb Kramer, Gavin Bagley and Cruize Rathbom had a first-place time of 1 minute 57.30 seconds in that 200-yard freestyle relay. l6amer added a runner-up time of27.39 I 7 ** 1 '/ J’;-!-',;' f I. 5 7 »-'i A'-; $ « L z I J 1: I I I v' I I « '7 ♦ ♦ in the 50-yard freestyle. DJ Kuck chipped in a runner-up time of2:36.24 for the DK/ SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 11,2024 - 7:00 p.m. i fc\ ? «• i »n irtiii* t.' I TAI’ Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hall, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson. Bellmore, James, Mayack Absent: None Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Motion to Chris Morgan to CBA and Jen Hayes to PC Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk's Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to approve Resolution 2024-299 2025 Township Budget Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to Resolution 2024-303 2025 Board Meeting Dates and Holiday Schedule Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes Motion to Resolution 2024-304 2025 Township Board Compensation Supervisor-$30,552.00 Clerk-$35,070.00 Treasurer-$31,417.00 Trustee-$134 per Board Meeting Roll Call Vote - All ayes. Motion passes Motion to appoint township AuditorsSiegfried & Crandall, Attorney-Craig Rolfe, Planner-Rebecca Harvey, Engineer-Ken Bosma Roll Call Vole- All ayes, motion passes Adjournment 8:21 pm Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on February 5. 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal's for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson fmthomDSon@Dcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owners James and Juile Walen, 11312 Sunfish Dr, Delton, Ml 49046 for a variance to allow for the construction of an addition to single family dwelling that fails to meet setbacks, pursuant to sections 4.24 “Waterfront Lots" and 4.4rSchedule of Lot, Yard and Area Requirements" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 11312 Sunfish Dr, Delton, Ml 49046. Parcel #08-12-012-005-09 and is currently zoned Rl-Single Family, Low Density Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes. Chairperson r Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 ♦ ♦ ' I\ h Hastings squad and got the fin^t place points with a time of 1:03.20 in the 100yard butterfly. Kuck’s butterfly and Kramer’s 50 free were a couple of the DK/Hastings team's most impressive races on tire evening. It was another night where the DK/Hastings boys continued to improve their season and personal best times, Reese Hammond got the first-place points in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of8:09.62. Bagley was second in the 100-yard backstroke in 1:24.95. Baker had a second-place time of 1:27,66 in tire 100-yard breaststroke. The DK/Hastings team is set to host its Hastings Invitational Saturday at tire CERC, and then will get back to Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference com petition at Allegan Tuesday, Jan. 21. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE I 4 ting four quarters together,” Li liibridge said. Of the seven Panthers on the roster five of them scored. Addie Stampfler. Izzie Wendland and Josie Williams had seven points each. Dani Fields had four points and Jalin Lyons chipped in two. The Delton Kellogg girls are now I -8 overall this season and 0-5 in the SAC Central. Calhoun Christian took a 38-25 non-conference win over the visiting Delton Kel logg girls Tuesday night Jan. 14. The Panthers are back at it in tlie SAC Central this Friday at Galesburg-Augusta and then will be home for a non-conference bailgame with Bridgman Tuesday, Jan. 21. Wayland swimmers outdo DK/ Hastings boys at the CERC •> 1 .J/: Jackson Burpee, Noah Lucas and Skyler Cook earned forfeit wins for Maple Valley in the dual. Roman Schilz, Robert Schilz, Nowak and Burpee had pins in the dual with Fulton and Lucas, Cook, Long and Josh Deppe all won by forfeit. The Lions were back in action Sat urday where they played sixth at the 19-team Lakeview Tournament. Long had the top finish for the Lion team placing second at 285 pounds. He pinned Ionia’s Drake Wittenbach and Mt. Pleasant’s Konner Bross in the first two rounds. Freeland’s Garrett Kain pinned Long a minute and a half into their championship match. Robert Schilz at 138 pounds and Nowak at 144 both placed third and Burpee was fourth at 175 pounds. Robert took a 12-6 win over big Rapids Mason Snavley in their consolation final and Nowak outscored Freeland’s Colton Cunningham 9-3 in their 144-pound match for third. Nowak just missed a spot in the championship falling 2-1 to Pinckney’s Dane Smith in their semifi nal bout. Lakeview dominated the scoreboard at its tournament finishing with 311.5 points. Big Rapids was second with 199.5 points ahead of Freeland 193, Mt. Pleasant 175.5, Pinckney 142, Maple Valley 117.5, Whitehall 116, Saginaw United 95.5, Fulton 85, Lakeview ‘B’ 82 in the top ten. The Lions were set to head to Bronson for a Big 8 Quad Wednesday, Jan. 15, and will head to Quincy for the annual Shawn Cockrell invite Saturday, Jan. 18. Big 8 action continues for the Lions in a quad at Union City Wednesday, Jan .22. Brett Bremer Sports Editor I Z '3^ • The Saxons' Isaac Friddle sets the Hastings school record for pins with his 144th varsity pin against Harper Creek's Sean Johnson during a match on Wednesday in Battle Creek. Photo by Perry Hardin J w r I • •>3 * • r -jSt.. 1 I �IL I / 3 -W J 9 Ti? it M I I 1 I, ^A--' 12 J Thursday, January 16, 2025 ri THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Brett Bremer Sports Editor ^■11 7'he Lions have done their best to be ready for the unique Big 8 Conference competitive cheer challenge. The conference once again will host four jamborees on four consecutive Monday evenings. The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team tuned up one final time for the conference season at last Thursday’s Caledonia Purple and Gold Invitational and then was set for a Sunday afternoon practice in preparation for the Jan. 13 conference opener Monday. “I give them Friday night off and then I said, if I give you Friday off then you come in Sunday afternoon,” Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen said. “We started doing that last year and the girls really enjoyed it. I f they want to go to the basketbal I game Friday night they can go to the basketball game. It kind of I V9 I I 1 — J' 4 'I" — I J K c^ 4> ,* I I If a V J Tm) w* I ✓- > 4 9 »*• * * fer ■»' ' XT’ The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team caps off its round three routine Thursday during the Caledonia Purple and Gold Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer 4l 11 LJ £ ? -hl k A I ih Ui: Hi - X- T* >rs V A »> ; • ?? 1* • ■ ft Maple Valley’s Sara Hickey shouts out to the crowd during her team’s round one performance Thursday at Caledonia’s Purple and Gold Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer 4 frees up another day to work or whatever. As long as everybody commits to it, I’ll give them my Sunday.” The preparation worked out as the Lions were second at that first Big 8 Conference jamboree hosted by Stockbridge Monday, Jan. 13. Quincy took the day’s championship with a score of 644.60 points. The Lions were second at 621.86 and Stockbridge was a little ways back with a third-place score of 600.80. “The girls did a great job putting their best rounds on the mat,” Huissen said. “We did get into a little deficit in round one, but we quickly pulled ahead after round two and three. We are continuing to work through timing in rounds and adding more difficult skills.” The Lion team had a score of 190 in round one, which trailed Quincy, Read ing and Stockbridge. By the end of round two they had nudged ahead of everyone but the Quincy Orioles. The Lions tallied I 4 .44*33, Prep pushes Lions to second at first Big 8 meet z »« i ■r ;ii" I 165.56 points in round two and then 266.30 in round three. Quincy had scores of 204.00 in round one, 168.10 in round two and 272.50 in round three. The Orioles had the best score in each of the day’s three rounds. Reading was fourth in the day’s final standings with a score of 599.20 ahead of Springport 534.30, Concord 534.10, Union City 452.70 and Bronson 313.70. The Lions’ round one score was much better than it was at Caledonia last Thurs day where the Lion team was second in the three-team Division 2, 3, 4 contest. The Lions had scores of 1771. in round one, 172.1 in round two and 263.8 in round three at Caledonia. “Our round two was on,” Huissen said following the meet in Caledonia. “This is the best we have done it all season. Timing, we have been really working on timing on our skills and that paid off tonight. “ & Ki r f k fl r- i Huissen said she had been fairly pleased with the timing in round two on her team’s front walkovers to that point in the season, but was still really looking to improve the coordination on the back walkovers and the handstand forward rolls. “It just needed some improvement for sure. It was good to see that our hard work and our diligence paid off. It’s starting to pay off,” Huissen said. She was pretty pleased with the round . three performance too, noting that the couple hiccups she expects her girls to have no trouble straightening out. Northview had the day’s best over all score and won the Division 2, 3, 4 competition in Caledonia. The Wildcats tallied 714.12 points. Byron Center won the Division I competition with the Caledonia girls outscoring the Scots 709.26 to 654.34. Kelloggsville was third in the D2, 3, 4 contest with the Wildcats and Lions putting up a score of 456.3. Byron Center had the top score of the day in each of the first two rounds with a 225 in round one and 203.46 in round two. The Bulldogs closed things out with a score of280.8 in round three. Northview had scores of 224.9 in round one, 189.32 in round two and 299.9 in round three. Huissen liked being able to get her team into a contest in a big, home gym of a Division 1 school. “I feel like everywhere we go is a very small gym,” Huissen said. “Lastyearwe went to Owosso, and that was as bigger gym. It is good for them to get into a bigger environment so they can kind of r /f VJi J >1 tA I 1 j A' *4“ V ? k 1 i . 1 •r • iri I I I •J =— I ’ , Jt-.; A r.- A' “Jt I I. J .^l “J''’ V -A#mI i IJ /r. r * 4 — IT r x’’ •* a > 1 «i£r* ‘•J A' p ■as B9 UAbJ / -•' >. A s ' 9ta f r ^♦9 i « t-.r >1 7 r I* ••QglW??' ►'•'?. -‘•^1 S> fT > • 5 . J J** * > L JI 1 ■ V , r— f I* '.T(^ /J >* I J I, \:i-r :^- f4 r* t r •Xs ri. Ik f k t..k n. .73 rp'T 1^ "5 p. » L- , 1 / fie > 1 I < s;s^ 1 f 1 « 1 ) ! 1 1 ’« * f t U f ) I | see how much louder they need to yell and push them a little bit, and just get them out of their comfort zone. I feel like they’ll grow more if I push them a f r K ij*. »• J c- h- « brvn ** * aS^ || ■"ftJ- little bit in some different areas. “It was a good meet for us to keep us wanned up and shake off the Christmas break a little bit more.” “f •• i ’li RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 9 BARRY COUNPr, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 (ZONING) OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE TO: THE RESIDENTSAND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the January 9, 2025 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2025-196 was adopted. This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.rutlandtownship.orq ). The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by con tacting the Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road, Hast ings, Ml 49058-9725, (269) 948-2194, during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2025-196 ADOPTED; JANUARY 9, 2025 EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 24, 2025 An Ordinance to amend §220-15-1 and §220-5-3 of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the minimum lot area requirement in the CR Country Residential District. Sixth-place finish for DK cheer team at first SAC competition Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity competi tive cheer team placed sixth in the first ten-team Southwestern Athletic Confer ence Division 4 contest of the season at Parchment Thursday. Coloma took the day’s championship with the top score in each of the first two rounds and beat out runner-up White Pigeon by a little more than 21 points in the end. Coloma won with an overall score of 685.48 followed by White Pigeon 664.1, Lawton 653.86, Gobles 592.8, Schoolcraft 580.64, Delton Kellogg 536.08, Comstock 531.5, Hartford 454.46, Bloomingdale 453.96 and Constantine 444.76. The Delton Kellogg girls put up scores of 188.2 in round one and 150.38 in round two. The Panthers were in seventh place after two rounds, but jumped Comstock in the final standings with their score of 197.5 points in round three. Coloma won with scores of 201.1 in round one, 199.08 in round twoand276.3 in round three. White Pigeon had the top round three score of the day at 282.6 after a 209.6 in round one and 171.9 in round two. In the day’s D3 competition, Parch ment took the title with 685 points ahead of Allegan 669.14, Buchanan 644.6, South Haven 622.6, Dowagiac 600.06 and Berrien Springs 480.46. The host Parchment team that led the bigger schools’ competition had scores of 216.2 in round one, 184.4 in round two and 284.4 in round three. Coloma hosts the second SAC jamboree of the season tonight, Jan. 16, and the conference comes to Delton next Thursday, Jan. 23. - V *<' \ SECTION 2 AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE V PERTAINING TO CR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT § 220-5-3 subsection P.1. of the Rutland Charter Township Code per taining to “Winery” as a designated special land use in the CR Country Residential District is proposed to be amended to read as follows: “P. Winery, including tasting and retail sales room accessory to an on premises vineyard, subject to the following limitation on tasting and retail sales rooms: 1.On parcels with a lot area of at least 1.0 acre but less than 5 acres, the building in which the tasting and retail sales room islocated shall not exceed a building area of 1,500 square feet.” i I SECTION 3 4 REPEALAND EFFECTIVE DATE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after publication as required by law. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland p IM ' I 1 - r~ 4|, ' ■ f r .*S# I n',' .4 .“f f I I 11 'Z r jIiT ^’*1 - *4^ I lUc j V •« A J I I f Ii tiaao I f iTiT lrr- 4 J mi J' > 3^*^ woq <w 1' I I r 1 T) <L J t - ‘fi « fl 1 (< -ii3i t J * I • r, 4 V - » . > I T- r » •• f 'll { •* 7k_ 4 j :■ 1 " Tl *" “ »I rr V » I- » bl I -at tc. K f. • « -ir wo r J I- * r- k '•-I- I 9 I I k «» < * LT ’ VARI A X *• Saxon cheer wins first 1-8 Conference jamboree Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons are off to a good start in their bid to stay on top of the Inter state-8 Athletic Conference. The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team won the first 1-8 Jamboree of the season Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Pennfield High School in Battle Creek. The Saxons outscored the sec ond-place Harper Creek squad by about nine points. A big round three from Harper Creek tightened things up in the end. Hastings had the day’s top score in each of the first two rounds with a 210 in round one and a 187.78 in round two. Hastings closed its evening with a score of243.2 in round three. Harper Creek was in fourth place going into round three at the fiveteam jamboree, but put up a round three point total of 269.8 to climb the standings. ■ A •U-; 1 < {. 1" I •1 s r .1 ‘J >*« - A I i mu’® _ 4i*. «, t n fa. ' •» ■ W K >- t» w h. I 11> I *^91 ♦ • « 4- 1 I -1 U A >< K/., 1 4 4 • Ay: \ 4 i“X If I t D % V n I. (J « 11 t t t k. t . I , U‘ n 3 I I • r •1 e s f » ‘• r2^ J t t I « V t Z •- Lt I I I 4* s / T H! t (. ( 3 i i ''hl f J ?.• li ? I » *1 :* I 4 ' j , » k -■1 3; Xv 7 I I J t ■ a. k '■V t 54 L, 'u . ‘nu.. * » :-Sj •M I H 1 I I * I Tv » r fl)- H »I 1 1 I <« I. f 4 I I ■» ’1 i, I t g > TB K-X 'I t I w h I 1 «U c k. 'A I .X. > I I ♦ ♦ .* S.. » 4 [ ( ^'•4 r I / rd • v. 13 I t 259.4 in round three. 1 -. •*» XT »k ’S( .1 Jan. 17. Last Saturday, the Saxons took part in the Paw Paw Red Wolves Invite and finished tops among the Division 2 teams at the meet and with the fourth best score of the day overall. Michigan Center had the day’s top score overall at 738.64 followed by Paw Paw 707.12, Kalamazoo Central 667.4, Hastings 642.72, Harper Creek 638.9 and Lakeshore 603.02. The Saxons had scores of 201.3 in round one, 182.02 in round two and ♦ ♦ 6 l^-u J U Ck X W pl a* Hastings closed the day with an overall score of 637.98 points ahead ofHarper Creek 628.9, Northwest 608, Pennfield 585.4 and Parma Western 572.42. The Saxons will head to Jackson Northwest for the next conference jamboree Jan. 22. They will be at the Lakewood Invitational this Friday, ‘» SIS J I Vl \ 11 r? • 11 / I w . I d« k k £ I i § 220-15-1 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning Ordinance Schedule of Regulations) is proposed to be amended to change the entry for the “CR Country Residential” line in the “minimum lot area" column from “2.3 acres” to “1.0 acre”. « n I » V t AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE XV PERTAINING TO MINIMUM LOT AREA IN CR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT •t S BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN k it p . 4» ... A- t SECTION 1 I I THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ORDAINS; •X 9 & I Ui. 1 , ' I fi �'■.k I n w I* tan 1 ' \l Vikes and Trojans not close to peak performance yet I r 13 I c X :I Thursday, January 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com ‘1 r I I " f I •J J k b •» Brett Bremer Sports Editor I The Trojans held three fingers aloft during the final moment of their round MOB th. two routine Saturday in the dome at .1'^ fii Charlotte High School. Winning three championships is still ii ;'j ‘ ■ j the ultimate goal for this Thomapple j. Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team T - conference, district and regional titles. 1. ' The Lakewood Vikings' goals aren't j: really any different. Both teams finished ' * ±e 2024 season at McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University 't at the MHSAA Competitive Cheer FiL ,1>T s nals, the Trojans in Division and the I :c f.r I r ( J ni I HV ' ' Vikings in Division 3. The two programs flOl? : have made a habit in recent years of reaching the state finals. The plan, as usual, is to peak at the Ofi.i J.L 3 T,. ''-li , end of the season. The peak might just 1H111 iris . feel a little further away than it usually Ji ! does in January. H. Both teams are young having had ’*1 strong senior groups graduate last spring. I Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said j she has six new competitive cheerleaders on her varsity roster this winter and a J i seventh who was a part of the program but didn’t get out on the mat to compete last season. With some roster changes r . taking the Vikings out of a planned i"/. :. December competition, Saturday’s meet was just the second of the season for the Lakewood team. “We made improvements today,” Mar‘ tin said. “I mean, it is only our second time on the mat. A lot of these teams : ! have been competing since December. ; We improved in each round. Our scores 55^ don’t show that, but that is ajudged sport. ■! -skLivI knew when I walked in here that two of Jo <1 thejudges that were sitting on the panel, I "5 knew they were going to be lower scores, but we made improvements which is what 1 wanted out of them. “There were less mistakes in round one today. In round two the skills were cleaner. They were very badly timed , on Wednesday. They were better timed J today. In round three, I think we only ’’ “A ! „ had one stunt come down. We had four on Wednesday.” Thomapple Kellogg head coach Madelynn Lula said she had six starters out due to injury, illness or other reasons Sat urday. The Trojans had one stunt group r come down in round three at Charlotte too, but also got praise for avoiding some penalty points. There were high-fives all around for junior all-stater Payton Gater as the team f went over its score sheets after the meet. I UUH'M “She kept her flyer up off ±e ground,” ' Lula said. “The judges left a comment that said right side back spot some of the ::v. best back spotting I have ever seen. Just, i t I high fives to Gater for keeping her flyer in the air. That is not her normal stunt !4 ^oup Mweither. She had to adapt to a new stunt ‘r % J 4 * 1 1 1 ft r ' J 9^ I'*** c K'.« I fl v^B I rx« *A^ / rj I ix. 1 *» 4 V * V i > L 3 J T4 4 . L fk.- I .s H 1.1 H ! > » I a. 'll IX :r. I A. x jl 3'; I ^'7- 't \ *• \ fI b J4 •» r I 1 r 4« I 4 I 4 f 1 i / J /«« ><eZL-: 1 Vr Er- A I® 1 r The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team shouts together during the opening of its round one performance Saturday at the Charlotte Oriole Invite. Kella LeClaire and the Thornapple Kellogg Trojans cheer during round one of the Charlotte Oriole Invitational Saturday. Photo by Brett Photo by Brett Bremer Bremer •r > J3l ■ rA I 5 J., f I t I I f J I Il '<1. 8 V-i f'*l# i •/ I R * I I I f ■ rj ’ b ■ Ml L in L oanflfl h. J I si t'' tii 1 — V r* 4 X •«;____ I •' X 1 ? HC'jOlbflB I ' I UU 14 1 k * rfl r J r - 1 ’ <1./ •v I' I I I I • J i I s I f , f ■ T r I V ‘:-. ■ I IHA • • Cf 41 I I J t •r*T , .1 /11 usiV b Vt 1.•i 4 (.1 I. X *T .ri U t • ’J ^“’Cl 1- ’ L, I 1 4 ' . II,. I •• ' ¥» J • M— Cp ■ IJ ? I -t > C I • ** 4 — ig 'I 11 4' J •A * I J */( 1 k I v*. *'k.s •—^4 (■ • 1 * r 4.*: 4' i I • I Z I c- ■ MtsiMh 1 * ••b I • . .* , r I, p. !■ iryL/X •< .r< I r I 4a. I I I ; I I 1 I ; U • I s7 .• • I I 4 » I i.’Hi 4 - ..itJ t I s 9 I 1 t group, because normally she is flying Ginger (Mia Hilton). She had to adapt and change and when you’re used to catching the same kid over and over again, it is hard to catch soineone different. She kept her up off the ground and she was left a positive comment in return.” TK had to do all kinds of shuffling to its routines as starters kept dropping during the week leading up to the invite. “I only had two back spots as of Thursday,” Lula said. “So, I took Sienna Schalk, 1 took her she’s normally a main base and I moved her into a back spot position literally with three hours notice. She went out there and was incredible. The whole team learned a new position. Every formation changed. Every tum bling pass changed. Everything changed. I’m not mad or disappointed. Like, I know that they can do better, but they were the absolute best version of them selves today that they could be.” Even on a day when both the TK and Lakewood teams are far from peaking, they were better than most. The host Orioles had the top overall score of the day with 709.56 points winning the day’s four-team Division 3/4 competition with Lakewood second with 675.68 points followed by Wooklyn Columbia Central 574.88 and Pennfield 494.8. Thomapple Kellogg won the threeteam Division 2 contest with an overall score of 672.94 points followed by Mt. Pleasant 667.76 and Mattawan 613.76. TK was about 12 points behind Mt. Pleasant heading into round three, but managed to pass the Oilers. “I felt like we were progressing [be fore the recent absences],” Lula said. felt like we were headed in the right direction. I still feel like we’re headed in the right direction, we just have a lot of injuries we need to nurse at this point. It’s too early to peak. You’ve got to peak in February when it matters. If it is a testament to how gritty these kids are, they have clearly handled everything that has come their way. We just have to figure out how to stay healthy in order to make that happen. We’re headed in the right direction. Nobody ever gets there without a bump in the road.” Charlotte had the top score of the day in each of the three rounds. The Orioles put up 218 points in round one. 207.16 in round two and 284.4 in round three. Lakewood had scores of210.4 in round one, 191.88 in round two and 281.4 in round three. The Thomapple Kellogg girls put together scores of 213.2 in round one, 180.44 in round two and 279.3 in round three. Mt. Pleasant had the second best round two score of the day at 194.26, and had a score of 211.4 in round one and 262.1 in round three. “We’ll get there,” coach Martin said. “What we look like now to what we’re a going to look like at the end of the season will be completely different.” While the scores were improved from Wednesday, the standings were the same. The Vikings were second to Charlotte as the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season started at Fowl erville Jan. 8. Charlotte won with an overall score of 725.4 ahead of Lakewood 683.78, Portland 670.1, Lansing Catholic 655.4, Fowlerville 630.8 and Eaton Rapids 554.7. Lakewood had the best round one score there at 219.9, but dropped behind the Orioles in rounds two and three with scores of 197.8 and 266.8 in the final two rounds. Charlotte tallied a 218.6 in round one, 219.1 in round two and 287.7 in round three. Thomapple Kellogg was slated to open its OK Gold Conference season at Northview last night, Jan. 15. The Vikings are back in action Friday, Jan. 17, as they host their own Lakewood Invitational. I 4 iU i < % f T w \ • A-. ft t fS I■ I 1. 1 I t ir - -T W fl. it M I I I a < " J »«»»* •ssV - Vikes beat Cougars, but bested by Grand Ledge *^*wwOT* * 6? IA I • p - .I’V. I 1 r» I Ji TH*’'* !• 4; J M I I W t ,03 fi < 1 “ ir r t V, 'I The Lakewood varsity wrestling team went 1-1 in a pair of duals at a Capital Area Activities Conference quad it hosted Wednesday. -Il The Vikings knocked off CAAC White ■ ■ foe Lansing Catholic 77-5 while getting ; pins from Lydon Rogers, Bryson Bouchi er, Levi Owen Prowdley, Carter Stewart J ! and Joel Simon. Levi Pryzynski took jc I a 15-0 technical fall in his 175-pound I match too. Lakewood added forfeit wins by Dakota Harmer, Stephen Aldrich, Eric • Bartlett, Vincent Stamm, Kade Boucher ’ and Calder Villanueva. The Vikings were bested on the eve-I ' u rMi j ning 45-24 by Grand Ledge. Kade Boucher stuck Marcus Schame,i horn for the Vikings’ lone pin of the dual. Prowdley got the Vikings the first points of the dual, which started at 157 pounds and saw the Comets build a 16-0 lead through the first three flights, from I * Brett Bremer Sports Editor 9^ I 9ir f r J >0) i I T uf • r I J i 1 ( , «L>' ..7 r' , 4*-' if- I t VI' J f f 4 t • • > €<• t ) r { - * f► (l <* •J. ■'•I , J: ( t I I I I J ■* 1 ' f •' ’4< ( , fl » 1 3- »• i 4 *1. A (• 1 tr 'a- I 1 I . ’ z •I II* t,' Sr 1 '» - f I 7 ,0 \4 k '.A '5^ 41 <z w I? « - «• ' .. 'X r r> i !’ i f ) '» «■ 8 i’ i 5 1 * k M* ) T Spend it here. Keep it here. t * R I’ If » ' f 1 «k' « •- ' r I ‘ ’f 11 i: .t kt » » 1 % e> f/ I i I I* ' r /• 44 ■iT 5/ t / i II ' 1.* II , »•' I 1.* I ..f < ’’ INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. i I f “ 1 I ■ If I * I» I 4- _.MA I ”12 J I h 7 I •V 4 IV SHOP LOCAL I View Newspaper Group is seeking a fuii-time, experienced news and features reporter to join our growing team of journaiism professionals. 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Lakewood was set to be a part ofanoth er CAAC Quad hosted by Williamston on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The Vikings finished fifth with a 3-2 record on the day Saturday at the Fowl erville Duals. They knocked off Belding 58-21 at the end of the day in the match for fifth. Lakewood took a 61 -14 win over Peto skey, a 41 -29 win over OA Carlson, but then fell 34-32 to Lake Orion and 44-28 to the host Gladiators. Stamm. Kade Boucher, Rogers and Simon were all a perfect 5-0 for the Vi kings. Harmer and Bryson Boucher went 4-1. 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Kurt Ackerson was pulled from his announcing duties during the Capital Area Activities Conference White Di vision varsity basketball doubleheader between the Lakewood and Eaton Rap ids boys’ and girls’ teams to be presented with the Lakewood Athletic Association Stan Courtnay Service Award Dec. Hat Lakewood High School. The award is to honor people that do nate many years of service to Lakewood Athletics. The criteria to be eligible for the award is not only should the recipient serve many years, but also should in clude volunteer work. Courtnay himself was nominated to receive the first award, for his 43 years of service to athletics as basketball scorekeeper in 1991. Ackerson graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1979. He worked 26 years as a correction officer for the State of Michigan. He has been a ,w/w •>* • 'S A 2 J 9 O I J ywi * * ■-a89BBHS ^5 *b > A. If * 1 ! itfnwi a g ! 1 L u I // Iukimi /fl ta f' I L I * I . ! iJ "S55S I tSIWH I 1 / I I i / R iB Ti 1 /): d f; .'I r > Fr I 4^ In 4 f ' f iii’ i‘ I i I r. * > * I >* '• 1 » * .v\r « Mt99n < h ► ■ • !>»• * ** X .»* I 1) > I* 'fr r V 3: 4 •_ r *•4 ^5 I a* 9 t »*1 C * w 1 Kurt Ackerson is surrounded by family and the Lakewood varsity girls' and boys' basketball teams as he is presented with the Lakewood Athletic Association Stan Courtney Service Award during a December ballgame at Lakewood High School. Photo provided > .1 4 1 ! t -7 t J r £j J d .■^ *• lifcire.'^'F j r, IGCi • -J u ' iVOd hnp . 'He '-Ii3' '-OG f; r»pnijD t 7', 5W>J. t I J 1 baseball and softball official, and was a volunteer for youth baseball and youth football in the area. His time as an announcer began in 2012 and he is also the regular voice on the mic for Lakewood volleyball and wrestling contests, while also volunteering to an nounce softball games as well. j j i // <iri (u b ।; Ackerson has been married to his wife Barb Ackerson for 37 years and their two children graduated from Lakewood High School. /Gfi r n 1 ■jflj t}fi£ "di ( ’ 03T'j;<-j/, >iFnsrijnaw(omgl bne Hnd^ nc c-timm'j’nuhj'.' haw -Hid • ► 'ioo/7j>UJ 'lent boifiubar^ I loodo^ioi.-l I I I I TK girls bested by Northview in first dual Jsub feiit ni wei i final few flights. Trojan freshman Karsyn Boersma fought like heck to keep the TK team alive in the dual while being moved around the mat by Northview sophomore Aryanna Hunt in the 125-pound bout. If the first period had been just a little longer Boersma might have pulled off the upset. She worked a reversal in the closing seconds of the period and was close to scoring some nearfall points as the whistle blew. Hunt took a 3-2 lead into the second period and then put Boersma on her back a couple times. The TK freshman kept fighting back to her belly. Eventually, Hunt bumped her lead to 18-2 in the third period to score a technical fall that clinched the dual for her team. TK got its first points of the du^ from 140-pound sophomore'Aubr6^ Brett Bremer Sports Editor There is not a busier banner in the Thomapple Kellogg High School gym nasium than the one for the TK varsity wrestling team. It boasts 26 conference titles, 17 district championships, seven regional championships, and then of course there is the banner for the 1996 state champi onship team and another to honor a pair of state runner-up finishes. Trojan wrestling might need to add another banner before too long if the sport of girls’ wrestling keeps growing as it has been. The Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ wrestling team competed in its first ever dual against Northview in Middleville Wednesday evening falling to OK Gold Conference foe Northview 39-22 in a match that came down to the 4 't / . TV c > 1 % ♦ rA >1 W .1^ - / r 1 I «> ■ « < 1 Thornapple Kellogg senior Emma Gibson cheers on teammate Raini Braska during the TK varsity co-ed wrestling team's non-conference dual with Holland at the quad in Middleville Wednesday, Jan. 8. Photo by Brett Bremer I 1 Sines who scored a 16-8 major decision over the Wildcats’ Pearl Cavers. The Trojans would go on to get pins from sophomore Rylee Alberts at 145 pounds and sophomore Adelaide Holderman at 170 pounds. Taylor Pena, another sophomore, scored a forfeit win for TK at 190 pounds. Holderman is one ofabout a dozen first or second year wrestlers among the TK girls. She said she spent time watching her younger brother wrestle and decided it was time to try it herself when she was in eighth grade. “I was really excited. We never really have a chance to do stuff together as a team for girls,” Holderman said. “I thought it was a really great opportunity and I was happy we got to be a part of it. “I feel like it was more like we’re all together more and there was more bonding for us, because we get to watch everyone. We have so many girls and they’re all close to each other in weight, so during tournaments it is hard to watch everybody wrestle.” Briella Dykstra, a junior, battled her best in a tough technical fall loss to Northview’s Anna Quartell in the 120-pound bout and had one of the most Remembering Dr Martin Luther King Jr Celebrating Dr. King's and other activists' work in peaceful, nonviolent protests promoting civil rights and social justice. Participants will walk the 1 sidewalk around the Barry County Courthouse carrying signs with quotes from Dr. King and others (bring your own signs or some will be available) Monday January 2011:30 to 2:30 □ weather permitting r Scan to register Paid for by a private citizen of Barry County J i a».'k i?' I r •: J I I '^2 4V White k* w. r. J r t 5 •u A • / I 9 X I e 1. 1 *. r ( I z k p ^'■K. 1 2 6 4 % i ?/' ( c A 1 I I a. i 4 i w 11 I- t I > 0 .'iR 7 A * ‘ - I >1 *z KM If A I i f I □ X? I a M flL r Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Rylee Alberts works for control during the first period of her 145-pound match against Northview’s Jacalynn Beauchamp in Middleville Wednesday, Jan .8. The TK girls' wrestling team hosted its first ever dual with the Wildcats. Photo by Brett Bremer srtt gnnub lOTtnoo^ot s/iw..' , .h. ivR eiofnoriqoe nnVlK33l'e’v75’A.»' :?1 J^rusoB rlotfim bnuc ni qmsftou •oH ■ .fiT all beJaortmES? Dnillaeiv;' 'L' CO ■I Ow 4 k ?9m9w hold vQ otod^ i .t I 1 I impressive moments ofthe match accord ing to Holderman even in a losing effort. “She cut through her body to get out of a half, and I don’t think many of the girls know ±at. It was really cool to see ±at, because not many people know to do that and they just lay on their back and kind ofgive up,” Holderman said. “It was nice to see her fight out and get off her back.” Giving up five team points for a techni cal fall is definitely better than giving up six for being pinned in a dual, something kind of new to think about for a lot of the girls. It was also the first dual ever for the Northview girls’ program. “We saw each other at East Jackson,” Craig Stolsonburg, who has been tabbed as the TK girls’ coach, said. “They were at East Jackson also and they were like ffiey, we’ve got a big team and you guys have a big team, how about when we see each other at our quad we do a dual meet there?’ and so we did it and we set it up. We have another one next week at 01 ivet. Hopefully we’ 11 have maybe three or four next year and keep growing it. It is really cool how fast the girls’ sport is growing.” The MHSAA began offering individual state championships in a girls’ wrestling division as well as its four co-ed divisions during the 2022-23 school year, and this year marks the first time the MH SAA will also crown a girls’ team state champion based on the results ofthe Individual State Finals at Ford Field in March. The TK team opened the 2024-25 season with 20 girls set to compete. Stolsonburg said he had 15 weigh in on Tuesday for Wednesday’s first team dual. Northview got 12 points thanks to two for feits by the Trojans. TK earned six points due to the Wildcat void at 190 and neither team had competitors to put out on the mat at 100 pounds, 105 pounds or 110 pounds, but eight of the 14 flights were contested. Things might have been different for the TK ladies on the scoreboard if a couple seniors weren’t needed elsewhere on the wrestling program’s Senior Night. As TK freshman Mia Gosselin was getting cleaned up during some blood time in the middle of the 115-pound bout, the last of the night in the girls' dual, senior Raini Braska was fighting to score against Holland’s Johnny Campos in the 113-pound bout ofthe co-ed varsity match going on one mat over. Fellow senior Emma Gibson stood on the side of the mat cheering on Braska and warming up for her 132-pound match ahead. Gibson qualified for the Individual State Finals in each of the first two seasons ofthe girls’tournament. Braskaand Alberts joined her at Ford Field as individual state qualifiers themselves for the first time last March. Gibson and Braska LnooicHrdsinadJl' 'Tf J rurjj f I’f f; |^‘5bi2 ^dTffobooigf’C^ri’DimrnH 002 ;■ ^uixnsw hns iUaBiH rr jgnr idt i3ri 'n: '’u .usdsHxfin! bnuoQj (cubivibni srij lol bei Uisup fiGcdriJ '-£32 Q'/fi J2irt 3± to Hogs an clsar ■ ? bnBKjkEiQ.inamsmuoren’'^ i’tc ',-!O2 iT’^bni biOi ■■'if A jr ^rbni 2£ 28 bio'i jb IB i3fi i3d r)QfLT>^, ^rb lol e3v!38m3± gigrtrijsup tlGja iaebiv f hoB noediD riraM iael gotm 1 .•f O bni)i boB jiafid'iiad j3in2fl#lP* ICC qot srif sd b&vo’q “ /fid have proved to be the top performers for the TK co-ed varsity team at their respec- Lpaaqzsnbiiljs msarviigisv boaoXTod; tive weight classes so far this season. f rrossaz girit 'st t: '2813 3fl3I9W 5VO Holderman said she really appreciates Jksi sri? biBa fifinmbloH Braska and Gibson sharing their experi- I (Tsqxj lijrir^iLaBrianoadiDto EiiasiS’ brs Jaani iBaistoiAfisoaa ■ T? ence as leaders at meets and in the practice ■^afiiqsriJni ' ".T £X»' ____________________ _ up __________ room, and she tried to step and do some i^^nosobtoquepKoibanJ^dGto leading during Wednesday’s dual getting Jeub g'/etoto// annrjbx^nrbGsl r'r stretches going beforehand and initiating bmi toriaiolcdEflicggsdaJaiJfiTA I j li s team chants. Freshman Addisyn Barringer and jl3Bdiari?torj2t -inri39J<iQibnnjq< qo Borv^ifiaiitji V II .t) snirijafODe Jaub B< ■jrir lojqf Ejriridhwi .join ’'.no2:fdBLa2e5J^ 3iiE sisw^X^bMmi j fans nsniriGfl mibbA nBf?. 2311 -moo 02)5 038230031 S3378I. v1OQlC'dqO0 J32 sophomore Jaycee Teunessen also com .a^tbei XT cftij idt wnb tri.' iii boGq peted in the dual for the TK ladies. □now'/sTo bnoiq vilBSi pcj ruB 1 “I am just really proud of everj'one. I |M am proud of the other team too with all nssi ^3fi;o buoiq nw j '3 3 «• OTjiitofi&iftIBWI quJGJg t’W bOBlrr r iijon')">9vi/3d'<B(n zHbS'i tl-' their girls. They did really good tonight too,” Holderman added. ‘‘I was just happy I to be a part of it. It was fun.” J nifc^injaod naw 23ib£l ^T yd) While the TK ladies were bested in .aoadtl) rUUib laid ^E^dt J their first dual, Gibson, Braska and the llw hns lalaBi I il b3-03 sriHo )231 rest of the co-ed line-up Wednesday took | CxooJ vebgsnbs'/^ „ w a pair of wins. 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The Trojans also got lo? iaia .i3t9^ wins from Griffin Grummet, Camden nsbmsD Peter, Blake Bossenberger, Jayce Curtis iirm'3 .(j incidA xnb t 'XT yd I and Abram Dutcher in that dual.. < The TK co-ed varsity closed the night rb idl’W c tnaJ bloO ^0 with a 56-22 win over Northview in an : nt ui-^31 OK Gold Conference dual. Peter, Bossen’Ki WuHiannel’ berger, Jake Smith, Jayce Curtis and ,bn£ Tanner Buxton put together five straight jsdJ naqo ^^9 pins to open that dual for TK. Dutcher, ■ jsriotofi jr.W(aiianri3 Braska, Christien Miller, Diego Rodas jafiboX jnaw and Grummet went on to add wins in that ni * anfitoi 1 jjMiafWJi-aw--— laddattbiiBfiWl^b ^abouoq ft? f loatiw [)3jggm003lW«W 3 [qu (X) .6 □dl no ywriwath bi id^idrocnai <1 lU 'i •(/V* eiM *• boold 3(000 bnuoq'-^l^ ^djTo Giig qflr ni )d3.w * one for the Trojans. 01 I K >» 4 T K. 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J ) I r i 1 H I I 1 4* '. *s. th b 9 * i uA >V GARS SEE PROGRESS T GR SYMPHONY, BALLET PERFORM FOR YOUNG HASTINGS STUDENTS •> 1 ’ ;JiC-' ■•1^ A K UJ f J w .Ti Hi b • I t. I TODAY'S EDITION <1 I ♦ 4 INSIDE V c / T ► 0^ A k® I Jfi f / c «lF 9 » •i f 'f' 1.^1 ibr / Barry County Chamber & EDA celebrates community strength at annual awards dinner ^3 utnuo3 yneB iL 4 I •l I »’■. X W' I » p. ••' Several businesses and individu als around the county are sporting shiny new hardware this week after receiving awards at the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Saturday. This year’s dinner, hosted by Bay Pointe Woods on Gun Lake, honored nine businesses and individuals. Awards included: • Chamber Champion Award - Greg Moore • Barry Business Booster of the Year - Pat Doezema Entrepreneur of the Year Lynch’s Tire & Service • Member Choice for Customer Service Award - Farmers InsuranceAyers Agency • Community Impact Award Thomapple Credit Union • Brick Award - Yankee Bills • ATHENA Honoree - Katelyn Brown • ROTH Award - David Solmes • Lifetime Achievement Award (post humously awarded) - James Wiswell The awards served as an opportunity for the community to look back at all it did in 2024, looking to the new year. 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We currently have 870 units in the pipethat’s a total of 1,618. That’s line good stuff,” Heinzman said. In addition to adding a workforce development coordinator in 2024, the chamber is in the process of purchas ing the old Trumble Insurance build ing on State Street in Hastings. “We’re moving basically across the street, kind of kitty-comer,” Heinzman said. Trumble is moving to the former Bunker’s building on Jefferson Street. “Our plan is to move over there April 1. We are turning our current location into the Barry County Innovation and Coworking Station. So we’re going to create a business development center in the front, and coworking and business resources in the back.” The chamber is looking to grow even more in 2025, said Heinzman. BCCEDA recently kicked off a sustainability campaign and capi tal campaign to help support these Molly Macleod Editor boelssM ylloM TOtibS 1 I *• > ^■11- y 3 * I t T 99* 9 »'* 0 I I i I .€ I 5 I p * I ItkLr’.. a Barry County entrepreneurs and businesses were honored at Saturday’s Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony at Bay Pointe Woods. Photos by Molly Macleod expansions. Todd and Christina Porritt, owners of Yankee Bill’s Woodfired Saloon, received a standing ovation when accepting the Brick Award. The award honors entrepreneurs who demonstrate commitment to the community through capital improvements. Yankee Bill’s completed several improvements and renovations recently. The restaurant is in the early stages of rebuilding after boing destroyed in a fire late last year. “I do want to thank everyone in the community that’s been here to support us. It’s been very overwhelming. We’re honored to be even nominated for this award, and then to get the award is awesome. It’s been a very rough month for us,” Christina Porritt said. “We will be back. We’re working closely with a builder in Caledonia right now, and we’re hoping to be open again by the end of 2025. Thank you all.” Highpoint Community Bank President/CEO Mark Kolanowski introduced the Lifetime Achievement Award, posthumously awarded to long time Barry County Lumber owner Jim See ANNUAL on 4 T I s L iB Bfflhi: i I s sllivitesH I Nashville woman enters guilty plea for role in fatal accident V I •r V • ' I- I . fl . .n'.Akjl Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer J r ♦ s I I J f ! t I I 9 -.'^5 0 1 I z 9 ►JI V J yj I T • • •'’*?*4U Ji •« ■' i ' 9 i » I >4 I I ■ • < B’* I 5 I . I / s;. .1 I I,’ .-eI I 1“ »s« •> •^9 £ A' I I X tc V K'-: ./ij I V: Bl I V I 9 I I I I . 11 I • Former Hastings-based builder faces criminal charges out west lb 'll sxdsd EbnBlar^lliipWasM to ddo;snnoveJ 6nnii8 ©fit ni gniTfiart BTsriiitjb isqqinor: IqbiIoiM sgbuL .9r .neb ng agnSaeH ni Ci joO joiijgio gge Brinna Lavonne Cobb of Nashville stands before Judge Michael Schipper during a hearing in the 56B District Court in Hastings on Jan. 16. Photo by f blshsnfiM sinneQ Dennis Mansfield A Nashville woman could face up to 15 years in prison after entering a guilty plea regarding her involvement in a 2023 accident that left two people dead and a third hospitalized. Brinna Lavonne Cobb of Nashville entered a guilty plea to oper ating a vehicle with the presence of THC before Judge Michael Schipper during a Jan. 16 hearing in the 56B District Court in Hastings. Cobb, then 19, faced up to seven criminal charges for her alleged role in a Sept. 12, 2023, vehicular Occident that claimed the lives of a 40-year-old man and his 14-year-old son, as well as seriously injuring the father’s 17-year-old son. Those charges included oper ating while intoxicated causing death, operating while intoxicated causing serious injury and moving violation causing death. The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office reportedly charged Cobb was allegedly intoxicated when the accident occurred, though the substance involved was not initially revealed. According to previous news reports, the 2023 accident involved two sulky carts, while Cobb was driving a Volkswagen Tiguan. The crash reportedly occurred at about 7:17 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2023, on East Cloverdale Road, east of Guy Road, in Maple Grove Township. The charges resulted from an investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office which reportedly concluded that the vehicle driven by Cobb, which was headed westbound on the roadway, collided with two Amish sulky carts, killing the two family members and injuring a third. A sentencing hearing is to be scheduled for sometime in March. Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer As Justina Hunter observes ongoing criminal proceedings hundreds of miles out west, she is hoping that victims in a similar situation locally, like her, also find some form of justice. “We’re rooting for them because we’re not seeing justice here,” said Hunter, a Hastings resident. Hunter, and many like her around the Hastings area, can empathize with what a group of residents in the state of Wyoming are going through. A group of local residents say they were duped by a build ing company that formerly called Hastings home. That same compa ny and its owner have now been accused of doing the same thing more recently out west. See CHARGES on 3 <:.> mmi : » h! So 1 r r • rf J d • .•! I* • I ^<1 llllllflllll I 9 9 '^4er» 4 • r • *11010 I 1 A.*. I --9; I . s' V ■* i » I I 8 r- o JI I •P' i H I* rkv* •S’ ’ > I. i.t. (X 7 • L. . .I HIGHPOINT sr COMMUNITY BANK LOBBY RENOVATION BEGINS NEXT MONTH PAGE 2 o •9 CiijS 2 HO i. SUBSCRIBE * TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM Puj p iBiS YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE f It V * t SHOP LOCAL •i c Spend it here. Keep it here. -^- frz5i»—* ► V k INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. M ■P r ««» r I •X < ’SUM* M I k I 12 M I b i- I 0 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 « ) 1 V"' L r ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ f I » t �F I I s i i' I ,s i/ ? I j A ' 'i I .’ ' I' 2 1 J Thursday, January 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com * p I Highpoint Community Bank lobby renovation begins next month DID YOU SEE? r I V A IB M 1 Hit' / • » I Li 11 r « t * « J J ' jjs 'i r • > f « If 11^ j 1 w I W>' aa^ I .4 >:£>( a on ’-HP fl I J ^1^ «JI .4 I ‘HOT’ SPRINGS I t «>• »*?*' A w. AM fcJllX 1 Of‘3 1 ** r -u. ip. ' ;Si ■ . I K Temperatures on Tuesday hovered around 0 degrees Fahrenheit as the polar vortex subjected much of the Midwest to frigid temperatures. This fountain at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings had some of the last unfrozen water in the county this week. Even the Thornapple River was largely jammed with ice folloyving this week’s icy blast. Photo by Molly Macleod •J I I I f . •' -• » > > >M is A ■ A* d 4 J I Ti Instead of a traditional teller line. HCB's new lobby will host freestanding teller islands, improving the openness of the space. Barry County residents involved in pedestrian-vehicle crash in Byron Twp. - 1 V 5**' fjc ,L' 4 A » • ^.3 - 1. ’ * I.. ««Aa . Ar* I •T* *? J.< ' 1 > —!-■•. *4 *>* > A-* k J Km « M * > (• 7T:i*?= * , » > 5 w --9C l' rr , «8* I fcS. •» J *r s fe X -» <5 n "* * HsiS’ < .■ite '» «5.' X w HCB’s new lobby will be more open than its current iteration, with updated carpet, seating and more. Il E Molly Macleod Editor i 1^9 *> IR 4 PVW-Y r f*.ii / * > A 46-year-old Middleville man is recovering today after being struck outside his vehicle by a Hastings woman in Byron Township on Tuesday. Photo provided' 4 1 Molly Macleod Editor A 46-year-old Middleville man is recovering today after being struck by a vehicle while assisting other motorists involved in a crash in Byron Township on Tuesday. The vehicle that struck the Middleville man, who was outside of his car, was driven by a 32-year-old Hastings woman, according to the Kent County Sheriffs Department. The crash occurred around 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, on the 500 block of 100th Street SW in Byron Township. NEWSPAPER DEADLINES The Middleville bystander had stopped to assist occupants in a grey Chevrolet Traverse who were involved in an un related crash. While outside his vehicle assisting the other motorists, the Mid dleville pedestrian was struck by a white Honda Pilot driven by the Hastings wom an. She lost control due to icy conditions and struck the man. Emergency responders attended to the scene and transported the man to a local hospital. He was alert but with serious injuries. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the accident. “We remind drivers to reduce their speeds, allow extra time for travel, and remain vigilant, especially during haz ardous road conditions,” wrote KCSO in a release. “Be mindful of your sur roundings and take extra precautions to protect yourself and others. Remember, if one vehicle has slid off the road, it is likely that others could as well.” Advisor YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. Monday at 4:00 pm Shopper You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. Monday at 5:00 pm VIE^nCwj^M^w Group Banner After 20 years in its new building on the oomer of Jefferson and Court sffeets,' Highpoint Community Bank in Hastings will soon undergo renovations modernizing its lobby and teller area. HCB, formerly Hastings City Bank, has served the community for over 138 years. The brick building the bank’s headquarters in Hastings is currently housed in was completed in the fall of 2004. HCB retail banking vice president Ashley Van Alstine said ±e renovations will both modernize the lobby and give it more of an open, welcoming feel. “The reason we’re doing this is because obviously banking continues to evolve. People are still coming in, but their needs are more complex than just cashing checks. The biggest thing is taking down the teller line and creating more of an open, welcoming space, where our staff can move freely about,” said Van Alstine. Employees will also have an oppor tunity for cross-training during and something after the renovations Van Alstine said will further improve the customer experience and support employee development. “The updated layout will foster col laboration and help our team continue to grow its practice,” she said. 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I .X ks i r 2 1^ - I EDITORIAL mmacleod@mihomepaper.com I •* LW fi I 1351 NM-43 Hwy, tr <S /Jr I • • I J c * ihibttiTv■ • * .- » I I f I r4d' : ■ I \ w w♦ C t J, I 7^ V f *« J 7,^ rf*> — .. 1’^ t J B-i j T* J I i i (USPS #71830) ? 3ja«j . CONTACT us ft ww ' Freeport man injured in wreck near Zeetand ‘ ■'^Ulll Banner Staff ^1 <« 0n-’SC^'*^ J A 55-year-old Freeport man is recovering from injuries suffered in a 15-vehicle crash on Interstate 196 in Ottawa County earlier this week. The victim, whose name was not released, was driv " freb Estirnates ing a pickup truck in the eastbound lanes of the ex • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation pressway at mile marker • Blown-in Attic Insulation 59 between Zeeland and Hudsonville shortly after 11:30 a.m. Monday when start Saving Today - Use Spray Foam his vehicle slid underneath IIO Wednesday at Noon .A»» )>• « Your Community Connection Tuesday at Noon Construction on the new lobby will begin on Feb. 3, according to Van Alstine, and is projected to take 16 weeks before completion. In the meantime, bank employees will set up atemporary teller line near the bank’s Jefferson Street entrance. Customers doing business at the bank during construction can park ei ther in the HCB employee parking lot or in the city’s l5-minute spaces next to the bank on Court Street. Instead of having a traditional teller line, the new lobby will consist of free standing teller desks spaced out across the floor. A greeter will be stationed near the front door. “The new design will improve the overall banking experience by offer ing a more efficient layout, increased accessibility, and spaces that ensure privacy and comfort,” said Van Als tine. “Our goal is to make every visit welcoming and enjoyable for our customers.” HCB staff are excited to debut their new lobby to the community, Van Als tine said. Details on a grand opening celebration will be shared closer to the project’s completion date. “We appreciate our customers’ pa tience during the construction process and look forward to welcoming ev eryone to our newly remodeled space soon,” she said. \ x L L << Vii 'Y « �x fl p, \\v k 11 I » « 1 fiiprrK f www.HastingsBanner.com Pl •n • I HASS looks to streamline, improve technology and communications in 2025 I ( r* *1“ 3 Thursday, January 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 f I I * Molly Macleod -kr, I 1 > I Editor i ii’'' .fl k r I . • ♦ '.-A 'S MaRnwi*® J.-. r I -1& I J I I £J f'^BiiniE ' I presence and communications. The HASS Board of Education unanimously approved a contract with Apptegy to build the district’s brand and enhance website management and ’■fnfllO'- t-iU'- 73n''-:'31fi I. 311 I > -r-, < 4 i’ Yi'Lfcnifn • « k.apx 'A V ■ >5?' / * r f * ^15 w 7.aiBaGS(. J ■o^ 5V T<J| •’bJ*; « ft TIt . I S A 1 1 I t ’nuao'’' Iliw^' .< Of . * I. ■• 6- C J h: n *T 4 rfiHie iw Fh Hiiv, r ] .Mied liut* k. tl ’S J •* '*< toner r ha fli'l >■ ' X ► .. -Hiattic.i -T J i I district’s website, too. “It really is a great program and I think something that parents will eventually come to appreciate when you can hit one button of an app and see what’s for lunch at Star Elementary School on Wednesday or Thursday morning,” Hastings Superin tendent Dr. Nick Damico said on Monday. In other technology business on Mon day, the board approved a motion to Ic .-^k : Jl 'dhOTO raJBOiy ’ -ii rd . relevant school information to parents, students and staff. The software agree ment will include a revamping of the !■ I — ieioTni loorkiK*# ft* I •i. f > •. 1 4a >« uife. i ’ A rescind the district’s technology contract with the Kalamazoo Regional Education al Service Agency (KRESA). The district will move back to an in-house technology department, which will spell a savings for i$j,' ▼ ft iO fi . if: J L jxi L J t r/ r I *n ygo.o ( I k Jf 4 I . 1 J ** I t r t / > r • » HASS over time. “I think we moved to an independent or third-party technology service multi- ♦* ft" • t J I « 4 J. TOlcQ IJ };Ld *5* . i ,vniq-biiriJTO s « communications. “(Apptegy has) a lot of good benefits that our current system does not offer. One of those which I’m super excited about is a mobile app. That will be avail able for parents, for anyone interested, to download a mobile app that is just a great communication tool,” said board treasurer Mike Nichols. The app will serve as a hub for all W aiilk. I I Hastings Area School System is em bracing new and improving technologies later this year by introducing new soft ware that streamlines the district’s web pie years ago because it was a savings financially to the district,” said board president Luke Haywood. “Since then, the charges have increased significantly and our services have deteriorated sig nificantly. So we feel that we would do 'k f 4 I f *• • 1 4* a 1 V 4’ I I I 4 1 4 1 j f •l a better job in house.” Though there will be some up-front costs, said Haywood, the district will save money over time by housing its technology department on-site. “We’ve been working with a couple other districts who have recently moved to independence as well and they are very happy and successful, I’d say,” said Haywood. “We’re working very closely with Plainwell (Community Schools) who made this exact transition last year,” said Damico. “They’ve already told us what went well and what didn’t go well and they’re going to work closely with us as we make this change over the spring into early summer.” “It’s an exciting thing for the school dis trict to bring out technology back in-house. I ♦•T r * I i W i ••• I l5 r I .yi A'' 1 • » ,• The 2025 Hastings Board of Education includes (from left) Brad Tolles. Brandy Nofz, Mike Nichols. Luke Haywood, Justin Peck, Valerie Slaughter and Jennifer Eastman Photos by Molly Macleod * I "■■I ■II * 4 I ■w t I < f < ^■■1 ‘ I - •» w* I- [I / Kj I - < I, 1 A. J * A ft " r to start the regular meeting. All board officers will remain the same this year, with Luke Haywood as pres ident, Vai Slaughter as vice president, Mike Nichols as treasurer and Jennifer Appreciation Month. ? * I L' .z ft Over the course of the next few years, you should see some savings,” he continued. Monday marked the first meeting of the 2025 Hastings Area Schools Board of Education. Brandy Nofz, the newest trustee elected to the board, took her cer emonial oath of office Monday evening Eastman serving as secretary. Eleven students from Star Elementary School led a presentation Monday night honoring the board for School Board *>w V t, *$ Eleven Star Elementary students attended Monday's board meeting to honor the Hastings Area School System Board of Education. « b CHARGES rotjMBrri nnuH / - -’-''n I Q & g z • . I ’ ) -t I > J • • V xr ;: f - ’ has' • J *1 o > A . : I t I I I ♦ t ’ ..I ( /‘Z . •r.. f ' ». J ’ *- CiVll-'r J . OJ I 'r r 'r f 1 I s r f , kJ I s r 'I ft 1 / 'G J.- -» V *<*>* r V I j I I I r•» L »• .r;. i'. ; HT [ , ? ( » / • I .Th : j (-» T 1 -.. 1 '. , A t J / »J ■», ft < / .f i-’ ' kJ f *» , J J I - ’’ 'IT'’ ' I I ( ' JH' i 4 » •• 0 1 <* J I •• * J i; k * » 1 • -* I 4 * I I M • * > I r n ► > -. < > , ' J I I a 4 ( f 1 . T’' r " I 21 . / .i’ ^'1 * I • . « # t» i ) 1 « I 4 J I;'-- » 1 - I I I » , I * ■ ■ ■ I . * t, jf'r ‘ I'. I ' . . z ft >4* I * « I f .I ft / < rr f ■J I'p ' J » Kt, GiJ' .Jr I J ♦ J i I J ' I k # I i.i I f •4 I r t I . I I t i . f ' f * 4 i r kJ' l-i • 4 -1 ( ! •I I « r r ♦ / 4 * I z « ! r ) J J .tiji ■' J?' ' ,.1V r 7 I I 1 /V fi X . I 1 k k » Z z Earlier this month, Wyoming news organization Cowboy State Daily released a report that drudged up a familiar name here locally as it highlighted criminal charges brought against Jerold Saeman, owner of Bay to Bay Building Concepts LLC, which had its home office in downtown Hastings but has since moved and is now listed as permanently closed. The report states that Saeman is fac ing felony charges in Niobrara County District Court after authorities, accused him of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from residents without delivering something on ±e promise of service that dozens of residents here locally have complained about over the last couple of years Bay to Bay was in business. Reports stated that Saeman faces 10 counts of felony theft, each punish able by up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fines. The report outlined the scope of the investigation, which it says took about a year as the Niobrara County Sheriff’s Office eventually handed it over to the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation back in July. The report notes that, over the course of the investigation, a deputy received complaints based out of Michigan about the company after the compa ny’s personnel arrived in the county in July of 2023 following a severe hail storm that caused significant damage to homes and commercial buildings. Several residents local to that area had grievances after working with the . r ’ ■ / Continued from Page 1 I I r e > I I company, whose building license was suspended in the state of Michigan as of 2023. These residents were provid ed with a consumer protection form to document those complaints. The report stated that the company took down payments from 11 homeowners totaling $151,664.57, a single down payment as high as $31,284.67. The report goes on to say that, when dissatisfied residents asked for a refund, Saeman would tell them they could cancel their project with a 30 percent fee along with additional costs. The report also stated that a special agent spoke with Sgt. Bryan Fuller of the Michigan State Police back in August to gain information about those who had been victimized in a similar fashion in Michigan. A Wyoming circuit court initially set Saeman’s bond at $10,000 and ordered him to stay in the state, per the report, but near the end of last year, a judge modified the bond to $5,000 cash or surety and allowed him to return to Michigan while he is prosecuted. While these are merely charges against the company, which is pre sumed innocent until proven other wise, it is more progress than Hunter of Hastings has seen. She faced a similar scenario all the way back in 2022 when she turned to the company, which at the time had glowing reviews and seemed like a good choice in a local contractor, for a full exterior ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ makeover. Hunter said she had a contract in place with the company and put down over $17,000, or 50 percent of the ••i project, in advance. That’s when the problems began, from lack of communication on behalf of Bay to Bay, shoddy initial work and a constantly shifting timeline which led to a point where the company claimed its policies had changed and it needed 100 percent of the project cost upfront before completing the work. Hunter went back and forth with Bay to Bay into the following year before finally giving up and filing a criminal complaint with the police and with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, where she was grouped in with the initial wave of complaints the organization would woman said. “The younger families, his clients have been able to recoup 20 I feel terribly for them, but they can to 25 percent of what was taken from work. The elderly don’t have the means and usually can’t work.” Steven Storrs, an attorney with Hastings-based Tripp, Tagg, Storrs Attorneys at Law has worked with sev eral former Bay to Bay clients and, in many cases, has helped them receive them but that he is not optimistic that judgments in civil cases. He told the Banner that, on average. i“ *1 was lost. I didn’t know am I supposed to call the police? Should I con tact an attorney? You’re scared, and it’s all your money.” Despite complaints like Hunter’s piling up, authorities in Michigan have not taken any criminal action against Saeman or Bay to Bay. The Banner reached out to the Attorney General’s office multiple times for comment on the matter but did not receive an answer. Locally, the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office has not been handling the complaints. Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt said, that due to the multi-jurisdictional nature of the matter, complaints were brought to the Michigan State Police and then to the AG’s office, which was better equipped to investigate such matters. “I mean, let’s be honest, if they would have pressed charges, even if it wasn’t all the people, maybe we wouldn’t see customers who ended up signing up for them in April (of 2023) when we had storm damage and no one knew this was going on behind the scenes,” Hunter said. “I don’t know what’s happening at the state level,” she added. “I know it’s fhistrating. I’m sitting on a criminal complaint that is coming up on a two • •« year anniversary. Another couple from Caledonia, who asked not to be named in the story, turned to Bay to Bay to repair storm damage, putting down nearly $20,000 initially, which they received from the insurance company as a downpay ment for the work, which never came. Communication broke down and the couple started to see more and more negative reviews emerge about the company. They eventually had to get the work done elsewhere, paying that initial down payment out of their own pockets. “I’m fighting for the elderly,” the I >f course of their investigation. “We remain very fhistrated that nei ther the Michigan Attorney General’s Office nor local prosecutors have charged him in Michigan,” Storrs said in an email. VM^.94 h E> Financial < ll ? E 5lSii* i FOCUS® r4 I •h receive. 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Depending on License OC24309 several factors, such as your �iTTT 'vvr/ ■ / 4 J 1 • ’•t 4 Thursday, January 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 4 4 www.HasfingsBanner com 4 b> I J I r All* nH. Hastings students excel at regional business competition * / Ito Z J r>' / / Hastings High School students got a chance to show their skills recently, and not on the basketball court or football field, but in the world of business. Eighteen students from HHS were among those battling for top honors at the Business Professionals of America’s Region 1 Leadership Conference at Davenport University in Grand Rapids on Jan. 10. The BPA is a youth organization which provides leadership and business opportunities for high school students to assist them in making decisions on future careers. Students learn through participating in a variety of business experiences to help prepare them for careers in a world-class workforce. At the regional conference, students competed in individual and team events ranging from administrative support concepts to website fundamentals. Stu dents who placed top six in individual events and top two in team events are eligible to attend the BPA State Leader ship Conference. And the Hastings club is set to advance to the state conference after walking I away with seven of the local students garnering eight awards. Students who qualified to attend the state conference include; Christian Boniface (fourth place, entrepreneur ship), Cayden Cappon (second, ad ministrative support team), Parker Erb (second, business spelling; and second, fundamental word processing), Carter Favreau (fourth, computer security), Racheal Hewitt (second, administrative support team; and fourth, business law and ethics), Alan Li (sixth, fundamental accounting) and Nicklas Stehr (first, business law and ethics). The BPA State Leadership Conference is set for March 13-16 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Stu dents will be participating in business-re lated events and competing for the top spots, with the eligible participants then advancing to the National Leadership Convention in Orlando, Fla., in May. The Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of America has competed since 1986 and is currently led by Bob Carl and JefTErb, HHS Career and Technical Education teachers. Z)A/ I — X ft to 9 A' J r iek I* I I • S Br I r •‘V ( 9 t 1 n A* t b z • -* r-' *' I 1 i ?/ A i k •t « » r W’^ I ♦ Fit 7 b' 1 ** I 4 I I V *•> i i 44 • j I ! I di i pl j I Hastings High Schooi students - and their coaches/teachers - completing in the Business Professionals of America's Region 1 Leadership Conference at Davenport University in Grand Rapids on Jan. 10 included: (back, l-r) Fenix Davis, Owen Boge, Parker Erb, Alan Li, Brennan Reser, Carter Favreau, Jordan Clemens; (middle), teacher Jeff Erb, Christian Boniface, Richard Fritz' I -•‘Wiq: « 11 « I ’ ft' . KI I A M I I'- w iErt 5 nr-^! I I J I e j; r:^3. r • Hl ( .1 . •V ♦ Dawson Lewis, Nicklas Stehr, Aiden Oliver, Carter Cappon, teacher Bob Carl; (front) Vojtech Brtnik, Annabelle Kuck, Racheal Hewitt, Shiloh Crandall and Levi Taylor Krebs. Courtesy photo t f fa; f h .G J ■ ■■ fl /•f 9 'J^to /I I' J . Hl 4 b f’ tonnyi! « > I j ANNUAL I r ’V ’’ I, 4 W' Wiswell. Wiswell passed away last year at the age of 87. Wiswell’s children, Tom and Laura, accepted the award on behalf of their father. “Now most of you are familiar with what Jim may have done, but tonight I want to talk to you about how he did what he did because, to me, that was the differentiator in Jim,” Kolanowski said. “Jim touched more lives than most. Make no mistake about what Pm about to say he was a smart and shrewd businessman. He under stood that to lift up his business, he needed to lift up everybody around him. And that is what he did. But for Jim, it was personal. It was innate — it was part of who he was.” Kolanowski said the best way to honor Wiswell would be to carry on his life mission — lifting others around him and giving back. “I believe the best way that we can honor Jim tonight, and a generation of Jims, that we in this county have been so fortunate to be around, individuals that knew what you needed to do as leaders we need to carry that torch ■> p r b .k Continued from Page 1 O » f F 1 Ki A Jk-J* s f 4 It to -.S' } *49 I t p I I ♦ *1 ! ; ; c Hr *«' t Ik t b r 1 J I 4 -Lik.. ] ■» I* S' Ik .\5K ‘fcrV F« f l t *- ► r<v A . ... 1 -H 4 A !1' r f U'* J IK », <' M 1 r ‘F^.i ", 1 5 T I I * F I . w h to** -tb; 1 ^to? i4= J««- *• I i^. '< « to 4 ; •B •T.f. This year’s ATHENA Award winner, Kateiyn Brown, gives her acceptance speech on Saturday. ■ Highpoint Community Bank President/CEO Mark Kolanowski gave a tribute to the late Jim Wiswell on Saturday. Wiswell was posthumously awarded the chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award. J X- ^r, - • i -J# to ‘ I • A Vi« . 1 II I I I .1 S 1 1 • • * ’ 9 tonight and carry that for him. They showed us commitment and dedica< tion and determination and giving back in a community makes a huge difiference. And we owe it to them to carry on,” Kolanowski said. i* i r.%si »/ 9 V s.-* ^Sito I, V •’ IE: X- :? ; as r uj.iT'"*-! V £[I 1 te4iii:.ii?2 A' ''.Ti a « I ’ I e* t * I 4 4 A '"WB I 4s *v I 4 > n I, I ti *.3 '^11 T* - •< A • I . ** «. J I i i 9I ♦ . • *9 Sr > 1 1 •til I- a 1- . ft"' V. I -S'- i BCCEDA President/CEO Jennifer Heinzman (left) stands with Barry Business Booster of the Year Pat Doezema. £a. - 1 i Tom and Laura Wiswell, Jim’s children, accepted their father’s awaid on his behalf. BCCEDA President/CEO Jennifer Heinzman stands to their right. r4MX- « I 1 SK»I& A I IT •I * asm* «■?*« !’ rjj riti ivii :s ‘F if- adT; iMS. li J 11 X v«a» I % - JI ’**' < < Z7T?~T X9IR« r V4 JTl I, / ll •! ? •«s r p < k • « s *• s• . X I / I • • V ' «“ & . i*^ I®** b t I *:>* I 'il 't f. Is « I Ir: —1 I i r v _•* * • ' !J^' 4 *I 5 J A b * r s> r l. f 4 ‘i I t*n I (®_r? iT 5i' t V I ft .to I <■. kI I u-t > .♦ ' ■if -Htif * * ’ » J - . Tjp... to____ ;■ f •J* C I I - . I I • I' I I Lk I Ak, I v. 1. 9 ^^1 & I <4 V I Barry County YMCA receives accreditation from leader in risk management .4 team takes this responsibility very seriously. We are committed to providing the safest environment possible for our community.”. According to Sporer, the local YMCA is one of three “Ys” in Michigan and one of 70 in the country to achieve the accreditation status. Founded in 1914, the YMCA of Barry County is a 501 c3 non-profit organization and provides year-round programming. The Y’s main programs include: Camp Algonquin, a summer overnight and day camp serving more than 500 youth; Y Sports, Recreation and Outreach programs, including the B. Bus Mobile Library and “Y on the Fly” serving more than 1,000 youth; and Y Time Preschool and Y Time Before and After School serving the continuous needs of 50 families. There are currently openings in all the programs and financial assistance for those in need is available through part nerships w ith others, including the United Way of Barry County. Ongoing projects at Camp Algonquin this year include a hillside renovation, new cabin decks and doors, making a safer and more accessible location for campers. There are also plans to complete the renovation of the fonner county building, now known as “The Y Building.” Once completed, this location will be home for the Y Time Nature-based Preschool and Y Time Before and After School program, as welI as the Y Outreach hub, providing Yon DM ±e Fly meals and other programs. J .s . •X * I Il; ># r >> St Ib t ? •l S-* The YMCA of Barry County recently received the “Praesidium Accreditation” from Praesidium, a leader in abuse risk management. The honor signifies that ±e YMCA made significant efforts to meet the highest standards in abuse prevention, according to an announcement by the local organization. To achieve accreditation, the YMCA reportedly underwent a thorough pro cess that involved implementing Praesidium’s accreditation standards. The process focused on eight key operational areas, including: policies, screening and selection, training, monitoring and supervision, consumer participation, internal feedback systems, response protocols, and administrative practices. Praesidium then verified that the YMCA successfully implemented the standards. The YMCA will maintain its accreditation for three years, during which local officials state they are com mitted to upholding fundamental organi zational values and strict safety practices to protect those in its care from abuse. “The YMCA of Barry County’s top pri ority is the safety of our staff, volunteers, and participants,” said Jon Sporer, YMCA of Barry County CEO. “This is especially important for the youth in our programs and services. “As aparent, andasa YMCAemployee for more than 25 years, I understand the importance ofdelivering ±is promise and the great responsibility involved,” he added. “Our > i/ X •*1. ■Bjnr: p i •>«* ■ .. )£ 4 I 'l 4". •» 9, I ! #T/: M 1 IK> ^‘***?5* I . f I i ..^^W i IX i *L •I .<& 5 MIT I «. ■’.41 I J ■J ft >iy> fex K Z A :£ ■ •. W 4 I I L J « I JU Fl '«a> s? » . .K. ► 4 •'Ll ! J I I CW t s *■4 a 1 4 s ij f .» > ilV. f£>Ak > > i- '-I. > Xto > < (V I r ;''**5 tfr T 4 I . The year-round staff of the YMCA of Barry County recently celebrated receiving the "Praesidium Accreditation’’ from Praesidium, a leader in abuse risk management. Staff members include Jon Sporer, Marci McCoy. Gina McMahon, Megan Muma, Shay Payne, Kelly Gale and Jay Logsdan. Not pictured: Melissa Fletke and Scott Allerding. Courtesy photo s • * • b ’ a. fc • • . ‘i*. k •1 ‘L s b J KI *4 k- I. . I I • s b ?•. 1 tJ^ ■h T' . ’ I" s« <* -Ki k s L. Vr I ■ ' il I II II J ■a,*Sh ' 4 I J b s *to r I •■ t s r.j «—’ w» A a * < T * '( * a»fl I v/ I M L !• X >4 \C -t -X ' ItV ^•L « I JWJOK « w>* I .■r «I 4 t is < ■ > A, b. a » > ..'*4 'Xf *1 « <• * li « i. 2*Vi -I J i 1 J J I 1.. t ■ ]. - S. { I tl ri LLit > Jk 1 k 1 f i The board of directors for the YMCA of Barry County includes: Jim James, Nichole Lyke. Lindsey Beard, Emily Quiggle, Amy Beck. Verne Robins, Jon Sporer, Troy Dalman, Justin Peck. Steven Storrs and Ron Eales. Courtesy photo 1 I s I 1 ’ L rT I T I. la •l V n I I H. t »• I I ♦ ♦ I \ n:ft I rRKxblL-M I �bu THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW. tn 5 Thursday, January 23, 2025 s Barry County Transit collecting food items for United Way next month I A I« ' > • 1 I. ■» ’ 'F J •• ’ "i 1 u I < t >* 1 -7 »* z ^■cyCPUffVw ... , J 4 : r .<> ; Barry County Transit Director Mary Bassett informed the public at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting that the Transit is always willing to help those in need, especially with the frigid temperatures beari ng down on the county this week. ii It’s really cold out there. If you know of anybody who doesn’t have a place to stay, have them call and contact Transit. Even if it’s finding a shelter the next county over, we’ll get them there, we’ll give them a ride for free. Nobody should be cold, especially on days like this, Bassett said. : Molly Macleod oGii Editor e Riders on the Barr)' County Transit can ret I riJ ■•on IJJO' • exchange food donations for a free ride I .C ’ Xtl o o« next month as part of a food drive sup ft at-! porting the Barry County United Way. n 1 t IO( The “Fill a Bus food drive supports ihthe Barry County United Way’s food q pantry. Riders are asked to bring three ‘ 1 an? cans of non-perishable food items with if l - T' ' them for donation. Passengers who Hi donate at least three cans of food will b • J. :r.h. - >3-' ride for free. The drive runs throughout February. II VIt's not the only initiative from the Transit that is serving the community. € J *I r J K I HG' f■ ‘I 7( . I I Or' i, I H I'. . I • 4 <1 ( ' ! t 3 r •M iT' • z I I I 11<‘^ i'j . J) I ? b •S I 1 r . ■’ij r l*T I L i J. J I 41 • , / . 5 ft 9 (!>'i >« ! I i >1 II x -« 9 I >111^ Passengers can get a free ride on the Barry County Transit next month if they donate at least three food items for the Fil! a Bus food drive. Here, director n ! Kill 1 Mary Bassett stands next to one of the Transit’s fleet. File photo I I I I £ t DO YOU REMEMBER? J 4 GR Symphony, Ballet perform for young Hastings students I► •V 1 % I i J J H’ J «»t » • r I 4 > ' ’tt « i I 2; HI , 1 I. ) ‘ **.“^*«- • r. •l I I* SHOE <1 5 I ' IT.* < ’•mill Mfl WM1 4 r >• I »» si h' £ «• I. ■t « * lUl i»A i I ’ *1 > 4, f.. • xt__ t t 1 % 7 B i^Bii r* ft < t Z1 IJ I ■ .•z s» ■— . 'fe 3 I * .^-e- *1 4* 1? J * I •V »*.■— . I y B 9^ •• ffS k f r 44 r r A t i; ? t f > I V ... ' L ri IS* /? I A Bia I I J I N* fS » Ip «-/V J.*s I I i il rt r- A VIEW FROM YESTERYEAR I 1 9 4 ' < J r ^5«pft 1 WX; ■ • Some of Hastings’ past businesses in view include the J.C. Penney store, Miller Jewelers, Hoffman’s Drugs, Schrader’s Office Supplies, Gambles and Wayne’s shoe ?2 i ' Store. At that time, the downtown section of State Street was completely made up of brick roads. Today, only a small patch of brick road remains on Church Street '-e? jL ■■‘Agio r I ■ f ! -U HIT '3 A •r /><-. 4 A I I 9* r 11 i*. ■ This early 1960s Banner photo shows an eastward-looking view of State Street. 3i' _ '.'I' between Apple and State streets. rr I I k I 4 I I E HMS announces most recent honor roll * J 4 f 2 I A" n’.' \ 4 1 r > ,’4 SOI fl "k «•? 4 I i I .1 9 4 ! : jV*«^** J ■ ► L-Fiu: u Mj n« I I odno'tasBM 9 ! tervsVl । i .'rOiTi J bdS^up«V I Jn^ jeoB 'J ifairrvla^i < ,.Ic J W tax & I 1 «> ;¥ ; I JI 1? irjraJ I. J 1 I i ! 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'a* I ' 7' ,1 * ^0.1 .4 .s*' ^9^ : J tt It Z*| ■ 'i't * ■ Z'. . - .J i« rw*’/ d ,r 5 '/Ax < .J f 1.4 > • A I 3 l' <* a i' 11 k-' ’ T •.•<1 r ' •h r?''' -IC. f "/I I a* I I .^n ■i1' Hv. ■•,1 I .1 »* *’•-1 -N- Ta i i t I 4 J mA a r ./■ •1 i < * *AI» 11 *• k a. 2. ■ iT If i 9 M I -- r I. I S> .k Hastings Middle School has released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-25 academic year. Students earn placement on the honor roll for earning all A and B grades for the quarter. Those who earn all A grades are named to the Principal’s List. Middle school students who qualified at the conclusion of the most recent marking period include: Sixth grade All A’s Ian Ansorge, Isabella Barcroft, Patton Boomer, William Edger, Rhilan Frame, Carter Graham, Ainsley Haas, Aubrey Kingshott, Everly Lancaster, KorraLeonard,Ava Lilley, Payton Mills, Christopher Neubauer, Caleb Pol let, SylviaPurdum,Noelle Randall, River Reed, Matthew Renner, Mason Slaughter, Ayla Solmes and Natalya Solmes. A’s & B’s Carson Anderson, Kinsley Bailey, Wyatt Bailey, Lucas Baird, Weston Barnett, Levi Bekker, Hunter Bierens, Audra Bolt, Annabelle Brand, Autumn Bruce, Avery Butler, Madison Carley, Myla Courtright, Emma Cranmore, Olive Day, Sophie Donnini, Kaiden Dykstra, Makenna Gentis, Iley George, Liam Goggins, Jessica Gonzalez-Perez, Elizabeth Griffin, Ailyanna Hamp, Au- brey Hays, Brenden Haywood, Britton Heuss, Aubree Huver, Jacee Jacinto, Ainsley Jacob, Meekah Johnson, Olivia Jorgensen, Konnor Kent, Ryan Klein, Colt Lewis, Ava Lucas, Eva McCracken, Alexander Minogue, Lucas Monday, Bay lee Nelson, Oakley Reigler, Nathan Shoup, Shawn Sibley, Claire Slee,KaitlynnSnyder,Aiden Speer, Olivia Steeby, Olivia Terpstra, Angela Vidal, Achilles Wondergein and Isaac Wymer. Seventh grade All A’s Ava Anderson, AshlynnAuten, Brooklynn Auten, Kinley Beadle, Eden Bivens, Gracelynn Burke, Kylie Curtis, Ainslie Dygert, Chloe Endres, Claire Gergen, Gabriella Gole, Sophia Gordon-Rodriguez, Bentley Justice, Malcolm Kniaz, Carter Kramer, Harliequinn Krebs, JuHan Kretz. Maren Marlatt, Mflrlfltt Abigail Ahionil MJv lian Kretz, Mix, Aubrey Mix, Zachary Neubauer, Lucy Nickelson, Winter Pirtle, Emily Rhoades, Garrett, Rhoades, Marley Seeber, Abella Smith, Ayla VanBelkum, Kaelyn Walsh and Fiona Watkins. A’s & B’s Owen Acker, Anneiise Armstrong, Laney Awrey, Charlotte Bagley, Briar Ballard, Alexander Bertrand, Allison Bosworth, Bo Bourassa, Lilly Bronsink, Arianna Brubaker, Easton Carley, Karter Case, Ryan Coller, Jazlynn Crawford, Reuben Day, Landon DeGoa-Appel, Brennan Denton, Blake DeWyse, Is abella Duits, Evalyn Elzinga, Elliana Erb, Gage Gruesbeck, Logan Guernsey, Nevaeh Haman, Avery Hetrick, Preston Heuss, Karter Hill, Khloe Jablonski, Jaelyn Jimenez, Ava Lundstrum, Emmalia Mansager, Ainslee Mattice, Adyson Mayack, Ava Mead, Austin Milcher, Shawn Olin, Milo Oliver, Kerigan Peake, Ericka Peck, Sophie Pohja, Isabelle Ricketts, Ava Roath, Libelle Shafer, Alex Smith, Owen Smith, Zoey Stonu, Jackson Storrs, Robert Tompsett, Kylee Troyer, Audrey VanHouten, Brooke VanSyckle, Davis Wattles, Luke Webb, Lenna Wendt, Olive Wescott, Keirsten Windes and Kylah Wise. Eighth grade All A’s Zoey Armour, Payton Amie, Ariana Benjamin, Mavie Bernstein, Ashtyn Denton, Riley Furrow, London Ham mond, Ryan Harris, Sebastian Her nandez-Hernandez, Lexi Heydenberk, Emerson Leary, Isabella Perez, Wyatt Sanders, Katherine Stevens and Riley Vaughn. A’s & B’s Layla Armour, Khloe Baker, Por ter Blessing, Lainah Brasher, Leigha Brown, Lorien Byle, Eleanor Clark, EIodie Clore, Ronald Col ler, Carson Cooley, Sage DeCamp, Greyson Delcotto, Myles Drake, Christopher Espinal-Lopez, Lucy Furrow, April Gates, Jacelyn Go odroe, Hadley Grove, Makenzie Harris, Alexis Hendershot, Landon Holman, Temperance Jiles, Jeralynn Lancaster, Rylee Long, Alyssa MacLeod, Colten Melchert, Haley Miles, Alyssa Olin, Natalie Olmstead, Luke Pollet, Micah Randall, Izabella Rathbun, Lilyana Redmond, Joseph Renner, Kaydin Rice, Joshua Roberts Jr., Gabrielle Robertson, Kelcee Rosenberger, Brielle Salazar, Ella Saninocencio, Sophia Schantz, Lu cas Scott, Abigail Shafer, Lucy Sporer, Andrew Tait, Mal illany Trejo-Maldona do, Brynn VanderMale, Haley Vaughn, David Verbeek, Claire Waiters, Drake Wierckz, Karrigan Wiliams, Haley Wil liamson and Abram Winebrenner. I Young elementary students throughout the Hastings school dis trict got a taste of the fine arts last week thanks to the Grand Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet. Members of both world-class organizations visited the Hastings Performing Arts Center to perform the Grand Rapids Symphony Lolli pop Concert, which caters to young children, giving many of them their first experience with a live perfor mance from a symphony. Instead of wearing formal attire and playing classics from the world’s most iconic composers, members of the symphony wore color-coded T-shirts to highlight which group of instruments they belonged to. Grand Rapids Symphony Assis tant Director Duo Shen introduced all the groups of instruments and explained how to tell them apart. For their performance, the sym phony collaborated with dancers from the Grand Rapids Ballet to , depict the story of Little Red Riding Hood. A narrator read through the story as ballerinas danced and the symphony provided the soundtrack. The organizations put on two per formances last Wednesday morning so that students from al 1 four elemen tary schools could attend and enjoy a great performance,—Hastings Area School System LEHERS FROM OUR READERS Brown’s leadership and service will be missed Dear Editor, This weekend I was saddened to read of the passing of Jim Brown. I got to know Jim during my time on the BIRCH Board as Irving Township Treasurer. Jim had a passion for the fire service and specifically the BIRCH/ Hastings Department. Jim served as Chairman of the BIRCH Board where he did a stellar job. Throughout my life I have seldom ■ met an individual that demanded respect just by being it the room. I know I am a better person for having him in my life. Doug Sokolowski Irving Township CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 TREE SERVICE BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin gle walnut trees. 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Election-related letters will not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day. ii il ¥ Photos provided t 'Yf •k I BANNER CA. 1960 It •?. 1 1 - ? k'. 14 r. Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet. (*< Im I II Young elementary students throughout the Hastings school district got a taste of the fine arts last week with a performance from the Grand ! A vZrCAff^- .r i. ' /, (i li 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 t �I Thursday, January 23, 2025 6 , the HASTINGS BANNER WWW Mfr HastingsBanner com 1 ' ............... ~ With cold temperatures becoming more consistent throughout the state, more people arc enjoying ice fishing, skating, hockey and other outdoor ad ventures. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges everyone to have fun but always use caution when venturing onto or near ice. Even during consistent cold stretches, pressure cracks in the ice can develop within hours," said Lt. Skip Hagy, DNR law enforcement supervisor in Newber ry. “There is no such thing as ‘safe’ ice. Always check conditions for yourself; don't rely on what you see others doing or what they tell you." River mouths and other places where river or lake currents may be located are often places of unstable ice. Reservoirs with changing water levels also require great caution. Frozen bodies of water should be checked very carefully before braving the ice. While there is no perfectly reliable method to determine if ice is safe, you can use a spud, needle bar or auger to test the thickness and quality of ice. Keep in mind that warm spells as brief as one day may weaken the ice," Hagy said. “Melting ice during the day only partial ly refreezes at night, creating a thin layer of unstable ice. The DNR suggests wearing a buoyant fishing jacket or snowmobile suit. Ad ditionally, wear a U.S. Coast Guard-ap proved life jacket as the outermost layer of clothing, and have a pair of ice picks and a whistle clipped to your chest. “Nobody plans to fall through the ice, but you should be prepared in case it happens," Hagy said. “If you fall through the ice, the most important thing is to remain calm and return in the direction you came from. Return to the ice where you broke through, and pull yourself out ofthe water, rolling onto the ice. Don’t try to stand. Instead, crawl to help distribute your weight until you feel you're safely away from the weak spot. Seek help immediately to prevent hypothermia." Additional ice safety tips include: HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration Do you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If so, you should know that we are required by law to review your case to verify that you still have a disabling condition that prevents you from doing substantial work. We call this process a Continuing Disability Review. We will send you a notice telling you when it is time to review your medical condition and keep you informed about your benefit status. How often we review your medical condition depends on wheth er your condition is likely to improve. We’ll normally review your case: Within 6 to 18 months after our deci sion on your disability application if your medical condition is expected to improve. Every 3 years if medical improvement is possible. Every 7 years if medical improvement is not expected. If you gel disability benefits you can complete and submit the Medical Continuing Disability Review Report (SSA-454) online. The online option is available to adults who receive SSDI, SSI, or both, and do not have a representative payee. To complete the form online, sign in to your personal my Social Security account and select “Complete Your Continuing Disability Review." If you do not have an account, visit ssa.gov/myaccount to get started. If you do not have a personal my Social Security account, you can fill out and print the SSA-454 at ssa.gov/forms/ ssa-454-bk.pdf. You can mail or make an appointment to take your completed form to your local Social Security office. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security^ Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, MJ 49525, or via email at bil iary. hatchf^sa.gov. SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 23 - January Series - Philanthropies’ Impact on our Daily Communities, 12:30 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1945 film starring Fred Astaire and Lucille Bremer, 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 - Friday Science Story Time: Snow Science, 10:30 a.m.; January Series - Kristjan Prikk: Estonian & European Perspective on Changing World, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 - PAWS for Reading, 9 a.m.; Rockin’ Tots: Mu sic & Movement, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 a.m.; January Series - Peter Sagal - Front Seat at the Sideshow: What I've Learned after 25 Years of Making Fun of Everything, 12:30 . - • I p.m.; STEAM at the Library, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; January Series - Alastair Humphreys: Adventures Across the World and Around the Neigh borhood, 12:30 p.m.; teen hot co coa bar, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; January Series - Reshma Saujani: Conver sation on Pay Up and Brave, Not Perfect, 12:30 p.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; PAWS for Reading, 3:30 p.m.; Speed Jigsaw Puzzle Contest (reg istration required), 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Worship Togeth er <• J If there's ice on the lake but water around the shoreline, use extra caution. If you are visiting a new area, ask locals al bait shops, restaurants or stores about ice conditions, but always check conditions for yourself before going onio the ice. 11 you re walking on the ice, wear a pair of ice-cleats to help with traction. Wear bright colors to increase your visibility. While clothing and gear are difficult to see. Use the buddy system and lei I someone who is staying on shore where you will be and when you plan to return. If you’re operating a snowmobile or off-road vehicle, ride in a staggered line. This makes it easier to maneuver in case a rider ahead of you breaks through the ice. “Ice picks are inexpensive insurance, a great purchase or gift for anyone who ventures onto ice-covered bodies of w a ter," Hagy added. For more information, visit Michigan. gov/IceSafety. Forsnowmobile safety tips, go to Michigan.gov/RideRight. Mich’ igan Department ofNatural Resources r1 ya, S«l p 2B' b- : rP -. j ''f'nj.to I* 9 r 4^ i J /n 'X: I I • V b 1 •.» Ji / r - I z r v-flr. 1 4*. • 4A 4 < .J . '-/iv f . 0? k r i y 1 f .' s W I Tf!'' 1 J st » j: ; r •I I J I T I * . . wi i I r/ ' X f ‘ I i I I 9 la.ij.S', ’ J J * I J ( . i ^4 , ; T U ; 11 ' / : 1'' ’ I k J f ill—.’. la 1 r'' ,r f " >1 i-* 1 f tr- k' It 9 - J * * -L» • 9 k L I MT *1 4- i *i«r. X t » t X .Jl . tki * c 1 9 • M. * s JI .. 1 I * J 'V I •-t 1 9 I 4 ■ .X ' b' -'-if . I !• I ! I A** I 14 iri I* ’ ' 1^. I , _ . -/sere r -1 • U< r I I* i I* I- r I f, ’ ^3* : .flboiio?’-k. jiaeie ; f, 1 .’T^. f Always wear ice picks secured to your chest so they are within easy reach in case you break through the ice. Photo provided j 1 t 4 ■ .. 1 >• * ■• -'r’-U-' > • ..i r a VC3‘ V Aa"/ ! ..... f 4 4 ip-*- i ' I ' I K ZI * juij^icsns^- .^'■**’** 1 1 > u k J t < * p A * ’ - » w tn. » > I V j:a«teM«a4 I - i! K k 4 4 • 4^ , SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 1 l;30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH E. Woodlawn, 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Tru± (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. > il—L—.. k»4«<au Frozen bodies of water should be checked carefully before braving the ice. While there is no perfectly reliable method to determine if ice is safe, you can use a spud, needle bar or auger to test the thickness and quality of ice Photo provided I'. L 9''i 4 i t 1 r >• nf f I i J PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. A 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Wt >4 V fr SWwwn — PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS ifl * MU I ** * *J . « • r J iZ., r** *. ' -•i./ < I 1 T I f * 4 - JAN. 25-30 1 « Those interested can register for these events and find more *i J., information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Jan. 1-31 — Jan. Storybook Walk: “Bird Count" by Susan Edwards Richmond; illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, Join a mother and daughter as they participate in the Christmas Bird Count. What kinds of birds will they find? After your storybook adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center to pick up your own bird count activity. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Biack Walnut Trail. Backyard Bird Walk. Jan. 1-31 What kinds of birds might live in your backyard? Follow the self-guided trail to find out. Afterward, visit the south side of the Visitor Center for a bird count activity and additional information on the Great Backyard Bird Count. This activity is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. More information about these events can be found on the institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. 1 4^ I At c I < 4 ''it,. < « I s. 1 I I 4 « ** . I' J 4 -k 1 I I I » fV V . T 1 X 14 t « MSU Extension, Corewell Health team up to present diabetes series « -“V p w< bki . 4^1 h 4 I . •I; V 1 Su' » J 1 •« f » - IK Ulis information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: Products I t / ■* Tj' LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. 't J I ‘ >• h COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www'.cbchastings.org. < lA * * f HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastftnc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsft'ee me±odist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 4 LL. . k I l'«, the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... . Ax I 9 4 J * 1 a/' •1 *• L I 1 t y f i A » I I* « • ) I I T / d n-. 9 t . n ' •• fl. 1, 1/ I . •* X f I I *J<T f > 1 I ’ ' 1 • t '.I I 4. t rj ' A I 4 t :r J 1 * 4 ■ ■* 9 J J I a ■ <*‘3 4 f I * > J* iG’ T A \ 7J« f* I 1 I 1 1 k I ; J >1 1 r 1 I I • ♦> At ifc HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY t I DNR urges safety on, around the ice Submit your continuing disability review report online tiS'' r a. SOCIAL SECURIPr MATTERS I s AWOfiLDWIDESUPPUEIlOF HotUnelbob&Equipmnt 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I Corewell Health and the Michigan State University-Extension are part nering to off er a six-week educational series to help teach those with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes to best manage their condition. According to a recent announce ment, the no cost program is designed to help persons learn more about diabetes and how to be their best self-manager. Diabetes PATH, a Self-Manage ment Resource Center Program, is a six-week self-management workshop where individuals will have the chance to learn tools to manage diabetes. Over the course of six weeks, which are slated for IOa.m.-12:3Op.m. from Jan. 24 through March 7, persons will learn strategies to: Deal with difficult emotions; Develop a healthy eating and ex ercise plan; Set goals; Problem solve; and Learn about a variety of other tools to manage diabetes. The program will be hosted at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Care Center B entrance, in Hastings. 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I got within sight of the house where Maude was slaying when a horse and buggy were coming toward us fi’om the lake, i could see that the horse was quite nervous, so I pulled off to the side of the road and shut off the engine. It looked as if there would be no trou ble when all at once the horse gave a jump to the other side of the road, and pulled the buggy between a tree and the fence. It smashed the buggy, broke one girl’s ankle and scared the other almost and I never did find out what to dea± became of the horse. I loaded them both (not the horse and buggy) into the car and drove them to their home near Plainwell, nearly 10 miles away, and delivered them to their father. I offered to pay for the doctor bill and for the buggy, but her father wouldn’t hear of it. He said it was his fault for letting the girls drive the colt all alone. I didn’t argue with him on this point as, like the Crown Point trip and, as usual, I didn’t have the money with me. When I got back to pick up Maude, the folks were all excited about an accident that had happened down the road fi'om their place. They told me how a horse became frightened at a car, ran away and nearly killed two girls that were in the buggy. I listened to all the gory details for a while and then told them what had really happened. However, this little incident with the runaway horse isn’t the end of this tale. In taking Maude home, I had three punctures before we got to Middleville, used all the spare tubes and patching material, and drove into that town on the rim. Several people called my attention to the fact that one of the tires was missing and others suggested that I get a horse. Through necessity, 1 accepted this last suggestion, drove to the Middleville liv ery bam and rented a team and buggy. I had to leave the car as security because I didn’t have money enough to pay the bill. At about this point, if the car had been my own, I would gladly have traded even for the livery rig. Going the 12 miles from Middleville to Hastings, we met a threshing machine and nearly had another runaway and wreck. However, we finally got home, boarded the team in Maynard’s livery bam over night, patched up the tubes, borrowed enough money to pay both livery bams, drove the team back to Middleville, fixed up the tires and drove back home. And some people say that motoring isn’t lots of ftin. All of these experiences occurred before Maude and I were married but I believe this was the most expensive plea sure trip I ever took her on, until our first Western trip in 1936. We had a great many other similar experiences with the old Buick, but I will bore you with only one which I thought was quite amusing. In my younger days, I played clarinet in Troxel’s Band and sometimes in his orchestra. I got in on many of his outof-town jobs, not entirely because of my musical ability, but because I could furnish transportation for four people besides myself. I was happy to do this as I not only got paid for playing, but also for transporting the others, and at times made up to $30 a day for playing in the band by day, and in the orchestra at night. For this kind of money in those days, I was quite easily persuaded to be absent from my $1.25-aday job at the factory. One lovely autumn evening, Mr. and Mrs. Troxel were to play for a wedding near Freeport and they hired me and the old Buick to take them there and back. We started out just at dusk and going up the hill just north of the Broadway bridge, a fitting on the acetylene gener ator broke, so we had no headlights. I couldn’t fix it, so I walked about a mile out to Ben Matthews’ house, and after explaining the circumstances to him, he loaned me his Model F Buick. I drove it back to our car, picked up the Troxels 9 t u A • T A’ / I ! .4• 1 ■ ?' .A »■ V I a r"* ii I ♦ 1 1 gi i f- A T 4 * M •V ♦ 4 I 1 1 \ L-l ( J 1 t .'4 4 k rV <. _■» .V <*r This 1914 Apperson Jackrabbit once owned by Larry Baum is similar in style to M.L. Cook’s 1912 Chalmers Master Six. Both cars boasted powerful engines and electric starters and headlights - new and convenient commodities during that time. File photo and again were on our way. We were almost an hour late for the wedding, but owning to the fact that the groom forgot to get a license and had gone to Hastings for it, he didn’t get there for an hour after we did, so all was OK. Before abandoning ±e old Buick, I might mention ±at fa±er changed his mind about automobiles being impracti cal and for a few months he drove the car about as much as Robert and I did. However, one Saturday after he had finished washing the car out in the backyard, he intended to back it into ±e garage but got his foot on the wrong pedal, and instead of backing up, ±e car leaped forward into one of the big maple trees. He shut off the engine, got out and never tried to drive a car again. He said ±at if he did not know any more than to make the car go ahead when he wanted it to back up, he had no business driving on a public highway. If a lot of people today had Father’s good judgment, there would be a lot fewer accidents on our highways. It really was quite confusing to know when and how to operate three foot ped als, two push buttons, a handbrake lever, a hand clutch lever, a spark advance lever, a throttle lever and a squeeze bulb horn. Spike Jones could probably do it easily, and so could a pipe organist who was real proficient with the foot pedals. I won’t go into any details about the 25 cars I have owned except to say that they have all been Fords, with one or two exceptions, and ±at the last one cost just about 10 times as much as the first. But the last car father bought does deserve at least an honorable mention. Chalmers Master Six - 1912 Model In 1910, ’ 11 and ’12,1 worked in the Tool Design Department of the old Chalmers-Detroit Motor Co,, now the Chrysler Corporation. At that time, the automobile business was growing so fast, and the different companies competing so hard with each other for help, that the labor turnover was terrific, and the aver age length of employment per person was less ±an two weeks. Probably that is the reason that within the first three months, 1 was promoted to chief draftsman of this department with 16 others working under and beside me. This promotion carried a handsome raise Ifom my former 35 to the new 45 cents per hour. Some months, when I was able to get in a few evenings a week overtime, I would pull down as much as $85 and $90 a month, and paid in gold, too. During my tenure, we designed all the jigs, fixtures and special machines for making inter changeable parts for the 1912 Master Six. In early 1912, the Consolidated Press & Tool Company, now the E.W. Bliss Company, offered me a drafting job in Hastings with an increase in pay that made it worthwhile. Another reason we were glad to move to Hastings was that later in the year we were expecting Leslie to be bom, and we didn’t want him to be any city slicker. But even in Hastings, 1 couldn’t get my mind off the car that I had become so familiar with, and I did such a good job of selling with Father that he sold the old Buick and bought the Chalmers. This car was a radical departure from the old four-cylinder line that became famous as a racing car. It was a powerful seven-passenger car, weighed two-and-a- half tons empty, had a 148-inch wheel base, 37-by-5-inch tires which carried 100 pounds of pressure, and was one of the very first to have electric lights and starters. This starter was unique, its winding making it both an 18-volt motor and generator. It was impossible to stall this car, as above a speed of 2 miles per hour, the battery would be charged and below this speed, the motor took hold and was powerful enough to pull the car. In fact, one time the timer slipped and we drove the car from ±e Michigan Central Depot to ±e Car Seal factory, about a half mile, with just the starting motor. This car wound up in Kalamazoo where it was converted into a hearse. I hope some of you will get a fraction of pleasure in reading ±is historical effort of mine that 1 have experienced in remembering and writing it. T ’a 1 < % J 4> /. -I .i I .T/ ♦ ;t'- M w •s V“ I ASK DR. UNIVERSE Oversaturation What happens if we drink too much water? Joseph, 7, United Kingdom Dear Joseph, As an early-rising science cat, 1 always lap up a bowl of coffee in the morning. After that, I drink fresh water from a cat fountain I keep near my desk. But what if 1 drink too much of that thirst-quenching liquid? I asked my friend Karen Anders if that can happen. She teaches nursing at Washington State University. She told me that drinking too much water can cause a rare condition called water intoxication. It’s rare because it doesn’t happen very often. Even if you guzzle lots of water, your kidneys can probably process it. You might feel sloshy and waterlogged. You might throw up, but then you’d just pee the excess water out of your body. Water intoxication is a serious problem when it happens, though. Il mostly happens after drinking an extreme amount of water in a short time—especially if your kidneys aren’t working optimally. Anders says that it sometimes hap pens to babies for that reason. “A baby’s kidneys aren’t quite fully functional yet,” she said. “And they don’t have good signals about thirst. So babies are a little bit more prone to water intoxication.” That’s one reason grownups watch babies carefully when they’re in the pool or bath. It’s why they must mix the correct amount of water into their formula. Water intoxication happens because of sodium. You might know it as an element that’s part of the salt you sprinkle on your food. Sodium is an electrolyte. That means it has a charge when it’s dissolved in water. Your body is mostly water. You can picture your cells floating in electrolyte soup. That soup is water and electrolytes, especially sodi um. Your cells use that positively charged sodium to make your mus cles move and your nerves workIf you drink way too much water—too much for your kidneys to remove—that soup will become too watery. There will be much more water than sodium. To fix that, some of the water will rush into your cells. The soup outside your cells will become less watery. All that extra water will make your cells swell up. Most of your cells can stretch a little bit with no problem. But your brain cells are stuck inside your hard, bony skull. “It's a problem because your brain is in a closed space without a lot of room to adapt to swelling,” Anders said. “So people end up with sei zures and neurologic symptoms.” Those symptoms include having a headache or being confused, dizzy or tired. You might feel sick to your stomach and have muscle cramps. Water intoxication is a medical emergency. While it’s super rare, it’s good to know what it is, so you can get to a hospital for help. It’s not something to worry about too much. For the most part, your kidneys know “wet” they’re doing. So you can lap up all the water you want when you’re thirsty. Dr. Universe Doyon have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse, com. • ♦ It I J I I / J ► I �0’ 8 Thursday, January 23, 2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following morlgage active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lois J. Cook, who lived at 185 West Brown Freeport. Michigan 49325. died on November 16, 2024, leaving a certain trust under the name of The Lois J. Cook Revocable Living Trust, dated October 28. 2009. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Connie L. Cook was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent's death. of Notice is given urxJer section 3212 of the service member on active duty, it your period of TO ALL CREDITORS; mortgage at the telephone number stated in this Notice IS given under section 3212 of the auction sale to the highest bidder for cash notice. or cashier s check at the place of holding revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following morlgage Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is the circuit court in Barry County, starting given under section 3212 of the revised judicature promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 30. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, and decedent the of trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Connie L, Cook, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. of the property. A potential purchaser is circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 13. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage encouraged to contact the county register may be greater on the day of the sale. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Carmen ownership of the properly. A potential purchaser is Pirok and Jason Pirok. husband and wife encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Connie L. Cook LLC 185 West Brown Road. Freeport, Ml 49325 616-210-5750 dba Benchmark Mortgage, You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. now held by Carrington Mortgage Services. LLC. Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Two and 75/100 premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on 2/20/2025. The amount due County, Michigan, and according to the Plat thereof recorded in Dollars ($176,482.75). Liber 6 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Under the power of sale contained in said Michigan, and > y r-T ‘1 •J •r I or a title insurance company, either of which J ''v r MICHELLE JONES, Mortgagor, to b 17, 2022, in Instrument No. 2022-001998, Barry County Records. Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $379,296.17, including interest at 7.125% per annum. Said except for the East 824.18 feet thereof, i' redemption period shall 49060. The redemption period shall be six be 6 I 4 pursuant to MCL 600,3241a. in which case abandoned in accordance I with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real The South 128 feet of Lot 6, Block 8, of Kenfield's 2nd Addition Subdivision to the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1, Page 37 of Plats. Barry County Records. 937 S Hayes Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 1 property is used for agricultural purposes as by MCL 600.3241 a(c) expires, whichever is defined by MCL 600.3240(16). later. The redemption period further may be If the property is sold at foreclosure sale shortened pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature the property is not adequately maintained, Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600,3278 or if the purchaser is denied the opportunity the borrower will be held responsible to to inspect the property. Please be advised the person who buys the property at the that if the mortgaged property is sold at a mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant holder for damaging the property during the to MCL 600,3278 the borrower will be held redemption period. responsible to the person who buys the Attention homeowner: If you are a military property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, service member on active duty, if your period or to the mortgage holder, for damaging days from the date of such sale. This notice is from a debt collector. ri r x* I of Mortgagor(s): Jerry L. Plank III, Original File No. 24-016579 mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Randall T. LeVasseur P41712 Firm Name: Orlans PC Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC (248) 642-2515 Attorneys for Mortgagee 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy MI 48084 6/4/2019. Mortgage recorded on 6/14/2019 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 as Document No. 2019-005699. Foreclosing 1549128 (248) 236-1765 (01-09)(01-30) (01-02)(01-23) (01-16)(02-06) J * ' • I 1 -t* ! Visit us online at mihomepaper.com 1 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for or if you have been ordered to active duty, please IRVING premises, or some part of them, at a public the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by mortgage at the telephone number stated in this COMMENCING AT THE cashier’s check at the place of holding the advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of notice. circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL VILLAGE OF DESCRIBED AS: FREEPORT. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6. BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT AS LAID OUT AND REPLATTED BY SAMUEL ROUSH’S ADDITION; THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 75.0 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE EAST, I at 1:00 PM, on January 30, 2025. The amount 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed ifci Dils W® due on the mortgage may be greater on the by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding does not automatically entitle the purchaser vr 4 • •J ■rms f 3 IT! vvc' C f rnue? cocuf '03l 39‘o ..T'b '-|p!aB c' r eto B the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at to free and clear ownership of the property. A r the county register of deeds office or a title mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting the highest bid at the sate does not automatically promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 30, 2025. The entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the amount due on the mortgage may be greater on NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF insurance SAID LOT 6 AND THE EAST LOT LINE OF charge a fee for this information: company, either of which may Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jesse Carver, SP and Stacey Nowack, single person / V^' "T b ... I u the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the 1 the county register of deeds office or a title insurance sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser f ; a certain mortgage made by Aaron Lambert, A Married county register of deeds office or a title insurance -W Q ' C iv Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee CONTINUING WEST ALONG THE SOUTH Trust National Association, not in its Individual for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and Default has been made in the conditions of a LINE OF SAID ALLEY AND THE NORTH LINE Capacity but Solely as Owner assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2014, and mortgage made by Matthew Rocco and Johanna recorded on October 1, 2014, as Document Number: Rocco, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Date of Mortgage: July 24, 2007 2014-009218, Barry County Records, said mortgage Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Van Date of Mortgage Recording: August 6, was assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by an Dyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated OF SAID LOT 5. 66.18 FEET. TO THE WEST Trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust LINE OF LOT 5, BLOCK 10; THENCE SOUTH r 2007 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $149,240.81 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Lot 8, Assignment of Mortgage dated February 08,2023 and recorded February 15, 2023 by Document Number: Instrument Number 2017-004196 Barry County 2023-001075, , on which mortgage there is claimed Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by rr I I.I ’tos I’ •1% »■» BW W' to Ji JMIWS ($226,243.99). The redemption period will be 6 months from 13 of Barry County Records. as: That part of Blocks 30 and 31, Eastern Addition to Under the power of sale contained in said the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the mortgage and the statute in such case made recorded Plat thereof, described as: Commencing at the and provided, notice is hereby given that said Patterson Rd, Wayland, Ml 49348-9329 The redemption period shall be 6 months Southeast Corner of Lot 6, Block 31. Eastern Addition: mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the MCL Boundary of Hanover Street: Thence Southerly along public venue at the place of holding the circuit 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is the East Boundary of Hanover Street to the intersection court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days abandoned after the statutory notice, whichever is later. If in accordance with the property is determined abandoned under used for agricultural purposes as defined by of Hanover Street and South Street: Thence East to MCL 600.3241, the redemption period will MCL 600.3240(16). the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 1025 S Yankee Springs, Barry County Michigan, and are property is presumed to be used for agricultural under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption purposes pursuant to MCL 600.3240(16), the Act of pursuant to MCL 600,3278 period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless described as: Lot 7, of Glass Creek Estates, according to the redemption period is 1 year from the date of the borrower will be held responsible to the the property is abandoned or used for agricultural Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, page such sale. The redemption period may be person who buys the property at the mortgage purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in 57, Barry County Records. extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600,3241a, the 1163 Crystal Way Court, Middleville, Michigan damaging the property during the redemption redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military will be held responsible to the person who service member on active duty, if your period purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure of active duty has concluded less than 90 pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is accordance with MCLA abandoned in §600,3241 a, in which case the redemption period 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. duty, please contact the attorney for the party sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower{s) will be held If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, Attention homeowner: If you are a military foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone responsible to the person who buys the property at the pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will service member on active duty, if your period number stated in this notice. mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for be held responsible to the person who buys the damaging the property during the redemption period. property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to days ago. or if you have been ordered to active TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. duty, please contact the attorney for the party Date of notice: January 2. 2025 rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone Trott Law, P.C. limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered sc '*"1 -ai I •I >5. J'l ..- I •w "fl Am Wl. I t lisa 4 jrw > I f IB8 tfliA'Ilit:^ •*?' ,- V i 9flr to®**'" —J .2: 4^ ' : I IO » Il < IS : •>r * 'V •i ■’X' I .i-sinf " I '■ 3A V I 2 J V IlM Kton I •J> V'- 01/16/2025. Codilis & Moody, P.C. 15W030 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Lakeview Loan (248)642-2515 Servicing, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 •» .:m 0B3»n s JL {I ■ to 1 ' ■p r 1 to IC »l ' t f 9^1 • 1549018 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. Case No. 24M100884-1 (01-16)(02-06) (01-02)(01-23) (01-09)(01-30) (01-02)(01-23) ■i*.. TCfr > ,e ■ WiFil -J'- 1* v, JS JI ■- mi- File No. 24-005572Firm Name: Orlans PC collector. C&M File 23-24-00403 * to ILI - Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 ‘i M A Ik at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 9,2025 Randall S. l! »A Dated: January 2,2025 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 *s : 'L « ■St c * ’A. l_ h.. I Vo J J Si 1 fr ^*3'; •s.: I ' I afi • I > •l VI 4 &3- I*. number stated in this notice. Date of Notice: 60527 (313) 536-2500. This law firm is a debt •b X i'Dfyi— Hgs leET'---------“ from the date of such sale, unless determined the property during the redemption period. This notice is from a debt collector. V ' Said premises are located in the Township of HANOVER ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property days ago, or if you have been ordered to active I IM on JANUARY 30,2025. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale the property is presumed to be used for agricultural J-! l’ be 1 month from the date of such sale. If the 1961, Ito A/i u mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at from the date of such sale, unless determined & -M* 'iOSK^Xiv^ I Thence North 4 Rods: Thence West to the East MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period will be C ! »“ I mnri ■ M IlJ < ■', a 1 i ($76,561.32) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described tt irr4 the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand > thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page I 7 c •1 « Six Thousand Rve Hundred Sixty-One and 32/100 known as 106 Cherry St, Freeport, Ml 49325. « ; 1 ■ There is claimed to be due at the date hereof Two Hundred Forty-Three and 99/100 Dollars < *■« w Freedom Mortgage Corporation, by assignment. per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of Common street address (if any): 1733 S I K*’ to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy- Pleasant Valley Plat according to the Plat North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 1*^ J Ti April 14, 2017 and recorded April 18, 2017 in AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly of active duty has concluded less than 90 OOSlUtOJ information. ( sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging 4 L f Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. Bank foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 r -to .•a^ # Hi 1 • M company, either of which may charge a fee for this OF SAID ALLEY; THENCE the above referenced property is sold at a n f-rtt n r , nominee for lender and lender’s successors If the property is determined abandoned under tMww A 'J f I I THENCE WEST, 66.19 FEET. ALONG THE abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. I ■ ■ jGor 'Cl.Cl the date of such sale, unless the property is F rr' potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 * t information. Default has been made in the conditions of LOT 6, TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF a? ’’••-to • Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID t •• r * LINE OF PLATTED 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY; LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 36.93 e an property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact Man and Tera Lambert, His Wife to Mortgage Electronic u. M A c to free and clear ownership of the property, A and/or assigns r I company, either of which may charge a fee for this NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, TO THE WEST . lit ilOV Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic EAST, 66.18 FEET; PARALLEL WITH THE mi v^md 2 CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH ON SAID WEST LINE 15.0 FEET; THENCE OJ J f- : of them, at a public auction sale to the highest LINE OF LOT 6, TO A POINT 75.0 FEET LINE I < 1 4 bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of SOUTH VJ I sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part 01:00 PM, February 6, 2025. The amount due on the NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE I given under section 3212 of the revised judicature potential purchaser is encouraged to contact SAID EAST LOT LINE. TO THE NORTHEAST e Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is 66.28 FEET, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LOT 6; THENCE NORTH 51.80 FEET. ALONG -31 JR NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage 10, ‘ ’ ( service member on active duty, if your period of PARCEL 2: PART OF LOTS 5 AND 6. BLOCK to f 1 1 member on active duty, if your period of active duty has MICHIGAN. -J 1 , revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, BARRY COUNTY. 1 I Attention homeowner; If you are a military TOWNSHIP. G _.—^-**** Attention homeowner: If you are a military service TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING I I "■ ( AS: FREEPORT, BEING PART OF SECTION 1, ' Hl 1 1 VILLAGE PARCEL 1: LOT 4, BLOCK 10. VILLAGE OF • '? . premises: DESCRIBED J I OF FREEPORT, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND MICHIGAN ► 3233 Coolidge Hwy Berkley. Ml 48072 Situated in Barry County, and described as: OF V the party foreclosing the mortgage at the for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Date of mortgage: STATE p I JI active duty, please contact the attorney for Dated: January 16, 2025 THE 1 ♦ . I I J Trott Law, P.C. IN '■tJ 1 until the time to provide the notice required Dated: January 9. 2025 SITUATED ) the redemption period shall be one month, or may charge a fee for this information. Names PROPERTY V in / telephone number stated in this notice. Mortgaged 7T 9 Date of notice: January 2, 2025 $105,658.25 •V ♦ premises are determined to be abandoned the redemption period. hereof; » months from the date of the sale, unless the months from the date of such sale, unless determined I> 1 in * • are I t I-' 1 or a title insurance company, either of which date : - J'. 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 35. TIN, R9W. mortgage holder for damage to the property during the .p/ 4 to contact the county register of deeds office at 'k I Pine BIf, Hastings. Ml 49058-8128 The 1 premises are situated in Barry Township. property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the due J I * property. A potential purchaser is encouraged be L .' ■'i days ago, or if you have been ordered to _ to I < * telephone number stated tn this notice. claimed . ft be held responsible to the person who buys the Amount 1 on purchaser to free and clear ownership of the Inc. t >. of active duty has concluded less than 90 Rate, •l I the party foreclosing the mortgage at the Guaranteed • ■ •* 1” First pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will any): V I service member on active duty, if your period (if . 9 active duty, please contact the attorney for Assignee -J R to c/k/a 15145 Mann Rd. Hickory Corners, Ml Common street address (if any), 1879 described as: Firm Address: f I I If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee •\ • >.• I Attention homeowner: If you are a military Systems, 'lit Ito t days ago, or if you have been ordered to the sale does not automatically entitle the I » *• the property during the redemption period. day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at •ft 1 of active duty has concluded less than 90 on the mortgage may be greater on the » ll * Records. Said premises are located in the City of be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged encouraged as; The NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NW 2025. 600.3212, that the following mortgage will is as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4. County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6. judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL purchaser date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry is given under section 3212 of the revised potential Barry County. Michigan, and are described premises, or some part of them, at public venue Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice A described County 1 I % ] not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. Barry Barry ?I J15 T?i by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the Hastings, “fif * . J , Placing the highest bid at the sale does of Description of the mortgaged premises; will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement r r February 11, 2022, and recorded February County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage Your Community Connection I r’ Amount claimed due on date of notice: $221,951.70 mortgage and the statute in such case made and VIEtoU.^ Group SV . ’l . * vr? 4 2022 in Instrument Number 2022-004926 Barry YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. . Ir T National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated 2021 dated April 22, 2022 and recorded April 29. I conditions of a Mortgage made by ANDREA Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, Mortgagee, — ► » r foreclosure sale is pursuant to the terms and Date of Mortgage: April 14, 2021 as nominee for Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, i 1 nominee for lender and lender's successors Mortgage Corporation Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., '• 4 4 z promptly at 1pm, on Thursday. February may charge a fee for this information. The Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom and Ashleigh Groenveld, husband and wife, to ^5' n H lit ’ '.Xi ' J Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as and/or assigns a mortgage made by Jonathon D. Groeneveld I A *(* contact the county register of deeds office Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Default has been made in the conditions of Date; January 15. 2025 the circuit court in Barry County, starting cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear * -TM-r ly 1 4 < fJ auction sate to the highest bidder for cash bid at the sale does not automatically entitle information: ..u » ( the purchaser to free and clear ownership sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not J premises or some part of them, at a public or cashier’s check at the place of holding either of which may charge a tee for this 4 * r*-# L A/ at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the ..MfP’ will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest of deeds office or a title insurance company, J THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. premises, or some part of them, at a public 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6. 2025. The amount due the WWW HastingsBanner cam Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement If you are a rmlitary Attention homeowner Trust, dated October 28. 2009. Creditors BANNER 1 I NOTICE In the matter of: The Lois J. Cook Revocable Road. I ( ■'! I h; ,^;S3' •A. ” b "i « �1 V SPORTS J■ k I *4 \v V ’•Uli, > ll •, s A V L A'J ■0 ’ 'J LC I:"? I •l s g A* ‘A I ^-L* ’•. '5.k ll A i L I u ■ p4 —. r • •i 9^* . * ‘V' r V. to . S g s b ? '^. 'V' ‘s I H I J ■* » b M T ? fl I t•l J • 1^ z, b ■, VO. •l ■' t I * .A I, b I V* > Lions rally in second half to beat Bronson B b »4b 4 r*. ■'•P 7■7 /s V. h. q •.•J S’ • ' L L I b b: ♦p *< Th I >*r .T-;! ibi ft •* I It seems to be a script the Lions have written for themselves. A decent start; a little lull before the halfwhere they fall in a hole; and fight like mad to try and get back in the ballgame in the third quarter. They finally got the ending right. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team dug out of a 16-point halftime deficitto score a 75-72 win over Bronson in a Big 8 Conference bailgame at Maple Valley High School Thursday. Sophomore guard Teegen McDonald had a game-high 36 points and senior guard Jake McDonald finished with 19 points for the Lions, but it took an all k *% '■s > kA I I IJlNb ' I ' b tB I < JI • ♦ 1^ • b •. J 1 • , I ’ •l I > I.■ • I 4 J • • ri i • 5. Jr . s A I L fl bb * I -< < ■■ J I J 'K " Vs 1 ”K h k .-IS rt * k < r. •" s I I > Ji^ »i I I* . VW ■. I » b 'ft < • > % 4 I Ik '-lb .A around team effort to fend off the Vi kings and their star senior guard Kamron Brackett who finished with 34 points. “We talked about how there is no 15-point shot out there, so let’s get it to seven or eight by the end ofthe third quar ter, I think we had it to nine,” Maple Val ley head coach Ryan Nevins said. “Then, with four minutes let’s get it to four and see if we can finish it. We did a great job of rebounding the ball in the second half . We really pushed the ball hard and got some easy looks, which we’re not a great shooting team so we have to get as close as we can to the basket. Teegen and Jake really led us tonight. It was awesome. I think the guys who come off the bench and the role players who are starters played great defense. That is really what it came down to.” Bronson took its big halftime lead with Brackett scoring 19 points in the second quarter with the help of three three-pointers and a 6-for-6 perfor mance at the free throw line in the quarter. The Vikings led 45-29 at the half in a ballgame in which they had a 13-12 lead at the end of one quarter. The Lion defense did a better job of getting over screens in the second half and held him scoreless in the third quarter and to “just” nine points in the fourth. “1 thought our kids did a really good job of adjusting to what we wanted to in the second half. The Brackett kid is really talented and we held him to (nine) in the second half. That was really the key. He had25 in the first. Ifhe continues to do that, we’re not going to be in the game,” Nevins said. Brackett did bury a three in transition with eight seconds left that cut the Lion lead to 73-72 in thefinal moments. Teegen hit a couple free throws to push the Lion lead back to three points with 3.4 seconds left on the clock, and Bronson’s Owen Losinski couldn’t get the ball off his hip as he tried to hoist up a desperation three after crossing half-court before the buzzer. The Lions took advantage of a couple of technical fouls against the Vikings in Brett Bremer Sports Editor s. v r I > I 4 s I ■'i '■S I. ( • S fl- ' ‘f* •'7 b •* / i5t I s I? V* t I. I I i I ■s '<5 »(t I .. ^7 ■’'..In. .'•’fe.. l>« is*u *5 " I i .'11 .> • (7 u FA s 5^7 < % I I 1 "‘‘ft L R ak. 'J* .'•> * t'- k *««« k V b( I. l5JC; , • I I fl T k I I*: u f r • / I X. J^.7 »tt w ^?L-- < I’ tJ 'I.A IjS L<* ' •<T *•*** —? XU.. ="< w * I I I '■4 3. ■ I •- ^ •- * — t Ml. YS 4 I bl ‘ O ... “V •'C •*> p> I < .•» » t t r ** * *1 A > / r V I, < >;- ► ' ■> ( « I b / I f H d ■-cjI I I '’fl L . .J 5.• > . I I 1. Pl V ea » % b 1-i "l X r 9 4 X »I i www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, January 23, 2024 ra w. * 4 > •»< r S' J £3lt;!.. c T 4 * H.. t* ^Jl r, • *1 4 sfc, I < Maple Valley senior Jake McDonald puts a lay-up up for two points during the second half of the Lions’ Big 8 win over visiting Bronson Thursday Photo by Brett Bremer r SB • / k :-Llj I ! f I fl •■''1 V- ‘♦♦r 1 11 - I •9 X f £ l. A J A »■ jp 1 I ' •e t ■ * 1 •• 4s < <1 4 > 1 1 4 I .>* '9 -A Maple Valley sophomore Teegen McDonald (2) gets praise from junior teammate Hayze Sifton as they head off the court happy with teammates Jimmy Wiggs (22) and Jake McDonald (23) following their come-from-behind win over visiting Bronson Thursday at Maple Valley High School. Photo by Brett Bremer the second half. Bronson couldn’t keep Teegen from getting to the basket, and the Lion team got nearly all of its scoring done around the rim. “He’s long and lanky right,” coach Nevins said ofTeegen. “It’s funny, all the other coaches say the same thing. He is so awkward when he plays, he just kind of gets around you. He is almost like a snake and he kind of slithers around you. He is really good at playing off of two feet and stepping through and getting his shoulders by. If anything, he’s going to get the foul and go to the line. He’s 6-3 and he probably has 6-9 arms. For him to get around guys and get the advantage, he’s really tough to stop. “He made some big shots for us to night, so did Jake, so did Eli [Wright]. It was a great team win. That is what we kind of talked about, playing as a team and I thought we did that really well the last few nights for sure.” Junior guard Bradley Cushing chipped in six points for the Lions in the win over Bronson, freshman guard Kelvin Nevins-Davis had five points and junior Eli Wright and senior Jimmy Wiggs had four points apiece. “That was big for us. We haven’t beaten those guys in a long time. I know they’re struggling right now and going through some injuries, but it was much needed for us,” coach Nevins said. “We thought we gave one away against Quin cy, and we kind of talked about it after Christmas - let’s see how quickly we can get back to .500 and we let two get away from us. We just got one back that maybe we didn’t think we might have. We hung in there and finished in the end.” The Lions improve to 4-8 overall and 2-5 in the Big 8 Conference with the win. They have now won back-to-back ballgames in conference play. They are scheduled to be on the road in the con ference at Concord Friday. J I I I aw: < «* > Trojan defense gets job done against ‘Cats I i* u w I r I bF' > • ?T rkii. r' ft-- Brett Bremer Sports Editor b |E«tB£ rLT: I L C ■\ * Ml I I— 1“ • I f '¥ jl 1^ I . tort am I IiAM w V ■ ' Biasitt^*- i “T ;a I > jj * '.' /I ( IW fl’’ b « r, ■y ■ 5 4^ 4 4 W4 :< '<^^1 f* f, -■-# • 4 . *4 I ♦ rCS BS b < V* I$ 1 irfFT-! 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Photo by Brett Bremer miF I./' I 4 R ? .'A .^li e K t V ml » its. .k‘ ■*<9’ saw ir « ro'S 11 J n The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team tallied its first OK Gold Conference win of the season Wednesday in Middleville knocking offvisiting Wayland 68-58. Senior guard Jude Webster had a game-high 25 points and was a pest at the top of the Trojan defense which flummoxed the Wildcats at times throughout the evening. It was a total team effort for TK though with junior Malachi VanEngen putting in 17 points, junior Lucas Ploeg coming off the bench to add eight points, senior Jake Kelley off the bench scoring six, and senior guard Brice Lloyd and junior center Trey Hilton adding five points apiece. A 15-4 run over the final five and a half minutes of the first half put the Trojans ahead 34-24 at the half, and TK kept rolling into the second half. The lead grew to as many as 22 points following a three by VanEngen with 3:31 to go in the third. Wayland did chip away from there to make the Trojans work Til the final buzzer. The Trojans’ full-court pressure was effective, and they played well in the half-court too. The only real issue was losing Wildcat senior guard Carter Williamson a few too many times. He finished the ballgame with 16 points. He hit four threes in the first half, but the TK team was able to slow him down over the final two quarters. Waylands’ Tyler Pehrson took some ofthe scoring load into his own hands in the second half. He finished with a team-high 18 points with 13 ofthose coming in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats also got eight points from Elijah Warsen and seven from Easton Williams. TK is now 1-3 in the OK Gold Conference and 7-5 overall after a 65-54 loss at Wyoming in conference action Friday. Wayland is now 2-3 in the confer ence and 6-6 overall. The Trojans had a road contest at West Catholic Tuesday postponed, and they are slated to visit Grand Rapids Union Friday. T^B ( k <1 -1 I DK cheer moves up two spots at second SAC meet Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg girls jumped Gobles and Schoolcraft in the standings to place fourth in the Division 4 standings at the second Southwestern Athletic Con ference jamboree Thursday. The Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team was sixth at the first conference meet-up, but saw huge gains in all three rounds at Parchment Thursday, Jan. 16. Lawton took the day’s Division 4 vic tory with an overall score of 692.22 after the Blue Devils were third at the first conference jamboree. Coloma held onto the top spot in the overall D4 conference standings with its second place finish last week. The Comets put up a score of682.7 ahead ofWhite Pigeon 662.3, Delton Kel logg 594.5, Schoolcraft 578.94, Gobles 577, Hartford 461.6, Constantine 460.62, Bloomingdale 437, Fennville 321.3 and Comstock» 309.6. The Delton Kellogg girls finished fourth while scoring the fourth best score in every round. The Panthers had a tai ly of 195.1 points in round one, 168.1 in round two and 231.3 in round three. Lawton won despite not having the top score in any ofthe three rounds. The Blue Devils were outscored 213.7 to 212.9 by Coloma in round one and 201.5 to 195.32 in round two by ±e Comets. Coloma had a nearly seven-point lead over the Blue Devils going in to round three. Lawton outscored the Coloma girls 284-267.5 in that final round to take a 9.5 point win in the end. White Pigeon trailed Lawton and Colo ma by about 30 points going in to round three, but put up a 284.1 for the top score of the final round. Delton Kellogg is slated to host the SAC Jamboree tonight, Jan. 23, weath er-permitting. The Panthers go to Otsego for an invitational Saturday and Fennville hosts the conference Jan. 30. r. •.* ♦ ♦ p. ♦ ♦ f. f 'iV 1 Ar ?K ^4-r R &■ 7^'Jr^ J ,x i s I « 7 ■ J ■ L-’M 1 �y / 10 Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 4 . I 41!’ THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com t! Hokanson set to join a top D2 soccer program Brett Bremer Sports Editor t &« J' 7 1I J ' >1(1 iJ ’» ’ r J ( i « 1 '■f' ft i .w . MB* It was quite a varsity soccer journey for Saxon senior Troy Hokanson, and now soccer is taking him to the outskirts of Boston. Hokanson celebrated signing his Na tional Letter ofintenttojoin the Franklin Pierce University Men’s Soccer pro gram inside the Hastings High School library Friday. He was surrounded by friends and family at the event, kid of like he always was on Pierce Field or on the turf inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Hokanson had 14 goals and a team-leading 11 assists as a senior playing in the midfield for the Saxons alongside his cousin Mikey Jiles and his brother Cooper Hokanson, all under the guidance ofTroy and Cooper *s dad Matt Hokanson. Troy made his mark early on the Sax on soccer program. On the varsity as a freshman, he scored the winning goal in a 3-2 victory over Battle Creek Central on Pierce Field in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 state tournament. It was one ofjust two victories for the Saxons in the fall of2021. The next sea son the Saxon program had a 9-7-1 mark. Hastings had five wins during Troy’s ju nior season, but the Hastings boys upped that number to ten wins last fall. Playing with Jiles for four varsity sea son was definitely a highlight for Troy. “He’s my best friend. We grew up playing soccer together. There for a while we weren’t on the same [club] team,” Troy said. “We haven’t been on the same team since eighth grade year, now this year we’re going to be, for the first time in a while, on a team together we’ve been through it all together.” files had 14 goals this fall and may yet choose a spot to play soccer collegiately himself. Franklin Pierce, located in Rindge, N.H., just northwest of Boston, com9 9 9 .("nr '.v I ? _ , , V > Ik / 4f 4 r ),y' S*'' r J J il* ft } « f (l< f I I* * 4 4 4 A V r '8 ' r 4, I * ’ ♦ L 'A ” i.’ p «b< ~ « * * 0 1 I • * ' .z i ft?* 7 < Irt > 4 i/ R . -f < ft t? >; > fr.n t > II j 4 •J . 4 4 * f i i ' fir 0 r ti ;i J’ ’1 b II ^ ■ ■■ - V’ f I ✓ i R .4 >48 i * ’ < > ft z. ft Hastings senior Troy Hokanson is surrounded by friends and family as he celebrates signing his National Letter of Intent in the Hastings High School library Friday to join the Franklin Pierce University Men's Soccer program next year Photo bv Brett Bremer 8 0u‘‘ I 1 i(0t5 4 < «k> 1 . V'-’" > petes on the NCAA Division II level. The Ravens are a part of the Northeast 10 Conference and they won back-to-back NCAA Division II National Champion ships in 2022 and 2023. They qualified for the NCAA Tournament again last fall. Troy made an official visit to Franklin Pierce at the end ofhis senior high school campaign last fall, and said it was soon after his time there with the Ravens that he was offered a spot in the program. “I went to the west coast over the summer with the wrestling team and I didn’t really love it. There is too much wilderness. There aren’t streets. There is nothing, just a bunch of deserts out there ” Troy said. “When I was a little kid, I used to race cars out on the east coast and it is just kind of where I fell in love with it. I grew up on the east coast.” Hokanson surpassed the 100-winmark with the Hastings varsity wrestling team last season and is currently competing with the highly ranked Saxon squad again this winter. There was a time where he thought he might be a collegiate wrestler rather than a collegiate soccer player. He played soccer as a youngster in YMCA programs, but took a bit ofa hiatus to try football for a few years. Troy said he really had a big focus on wrestling as a junior, but started to feel like it was just too hard on his body to keep it up past high school. He was offered a spot on a Mid west United Football Club national soccer team as a senior and that began opening up collegiate soccer opportunities. Through club play he knows he still has a lot of growing to do on the soccer field. “Just gotta keep practicing. It’s getting harder. These guys aren’t going to be the normal guys I am used to playing in high school. It’s pretty el ite, top level guys I ’ m going to be playing with over there,” Troy said. “I am excited about it.” I ' .J ftT V •z ul'- 9 5^: M I I. I I .. 1 ' (01' ■ ..f*' *r-' .*;c . r; L ' ft i- V 1 ) .jfj I- .» h' ( I €.1 , ' J •t'“ 1 J ' 4. r» '• I ] I I r J I . ;':Q. I 4I Jly' U 1 ) 'T' I i i . cP/.' J .. ..r Ui »i 14 I s .J ’:-'! r i I - ff .> f I. * I i ¥w»' t nt V <ir. It fl r * r ;i. K,; .>- J • w W 1 i.'.-.i; J w •I X Jpi t Saxon senior Peterson among Scholar-Athlete Award finalists in Class B The 120 finalists for the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Scholar-Athlete Awards for the 2024. » .« -25 school year have been announced and the list includes Hastings senior Jayse Peterson. The program, in its 36th year, has recognized student-athletes since the 1989-90 school year and again this winter will honor 32 individuals from MHSAA member schools who par ticipate in at least one sport in which the Association sponsors a postseason tournament. Farm Bureau Insurance underwrites the Scholar-Athlete Awards and will present a $2,000 scholarship to each recipient. Since the beginning of the program, 960 scholarships have been awarded. Peterson, a member of the Saxon varsity football team and varsity boys’ track and field team, is one of 16 Boys Class B finalists this year. To be eligible for the award, students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale) and previously have won a varsity letter in at least one sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a postseason tournament. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Students also were asked to respond to a series of short essay questions and submit two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on the impor tance of sportsmanship in educational athletics. Scholarships will be presented pro portionately by school classification, with 12 scholarships to be awarded to Class A student-athletes, six fe male and six male; eight scholarships awarded to Class B student-athletes, four female and four male; six scholar ships awarded to Class C student-ath letes, three female and three male; and four scholarships awarded to Class D student-athletes, two female and two male. In addition, two scholarships will be awarded at-large to minority recipients, regardless of school size. Every MHSAAmemberhigh school could submit as many applications as there are scholarships available in its classification and could have more than one finalist. Multiple-sport participation re mains the norm among applicants. The average sport participation rate of the finalists is 2.88. There are 75 threeplus sport participants in the finalists 9 field, and all but one of the 28 sports in which the MHSAA sponsors post season tournaments are represented. Of 431 schools which submitted applicants, 25 submitted the maximum allowed. This year, 1,513 applications were received. All applicants will be presented with certificates commem orating their achievement. Additional Scholar-Athlete Award information, including a complete list of scholar ship nominees, can be found on the Scholar-Athlete page of the MHSAA website. The applications were judged by a 65-member committee of school coaches, counselors, faculty members, administrators and board members from MHSAA member schools. Se lection ofthe 32 scholarship recipients will take place in early February. Class C and D scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 4, Class B scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 11 and Class A scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 18. All announce ments will be made on the MHSAA Website. -BB Visit us onlirie at mihomepaper.com Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-03-2025 - Stacy Bender (Applicant); Eric & Stacy Bender (Property Owner) Location; 5728 W Crane Rd, Middleville in Section 17 of Irving Township. Purpose: Request a dimensional variance of 1'6’ to con struct a covered porch that will encroach IF closer to the centerline of the road than the RR (Rural Residential) district allows. MEETING DATE: February 10.2025 TIME: 7:00 PM. PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be mpleted by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at imcmanus@barTycounty.orq. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Midiigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning D^rtment at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269)945-1284. Sarah VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 23-29519-DE Court address: 206 W. Court Street, #302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Jennifer Walter-Knight. Date of birth: 11-13-63. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jennifer Walker-Knight, died 03-23-13. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michael Knight, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1/17/2025 James R.Wierenga P48949 99 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 1210 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 616-454-3883 Michael Knight 13558 South M-66 Highway Bellevue, Ml 49021 517-231-9140 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE RLENO.23-29519-DE In the matter of Jennifer Walker-Knight. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Lloyd Jay Bird and Cory Daniel Bird whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: I, Michael Knight, intend to request my informal appointment as personal representative of the estate. This notice is being served upon each person whose right to an appointment is prior or equal to my own. The court will not act upon my application until 14 days of publication of this notice. The actions you may take include: Upon paying a filing fee, filing a petition for formal proceedings to appoint a personal representative. Upon paying a filing fee, filling an application for informal appointment of yourself as personal representative provided you have a higher priority to be appointed. Contacting an attorney for assistance in representing you in any proceeding you wish to file in the court. The Court will not be able to provide you with any legal advice in completing or filing the forms. Date: 1-17-25 James R. Wierenga P48946 99 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 1210, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 616-454-3883 Michael Knight 13558 South M-66 Highway, Bellevue, Ml 49021 .a Vikings take care of business against Greyhounds 11 fitt ! •( 1;, 11 J -JI I . j f J mA .J rj’ . I V 4 ,' I* . .. I I 5: « u. •I I /■ •• ft* d' >4 I 1 1 I f J •.< 4 F kJ ) > • Brett Bremer Sports Editor ( 1 * H The Lakewood varsity wrestling team improved to 5-0 in Capital Area Activ ities Conference White Division duals with a 42-24 win over Eaton Rapids at Williamston High School Wednesday, Jan. 15. The Vikings were 2-0 on the night also scoring a 54-23 win over the host Hornets. The Vikings got off to a solid start in the dual with Eaton Rapids. Jacob Everett scored a 6-0 win over Ean An derson in the 215-pound bout and then Joel Simon pinned the Greyhounds’ Jamison Brown late in the first period of the 285-pound match. Those two wins had Lakewood in fi’ont 9-0 and the Vikings led the whole way. Lakewood added pins from Alex ander Risk at 175 pounds and Owen Prowdley at 190 at the end of the dual. Bryson Boucher also scored a pin in the 150-pound bout for the Vikings. Kade Boucher scored a forfeit win at 132 pounds. Lakewood took three other decisions in the dual. Stephen Aldrich outscored J J Hackworth 12-8 at 113 pounds. Vincent Stamm topped Brayden Thom 11-5 at 126 pounds. Lydon Rogers took a 5-2 win over Eaton Rapids’ Logan Adleman at 144 pounds. Eaton Rapids got a pin from Drew Blom at 138 pounds and one from Alijah Krauss at 165. The Greyhounds also had Nick Wade score a technical fall at 120, Drew Holevac a major decision at 106 and Matthew Wright a 15-9 decision over the Vikings’ Gage LaRoche at 157 pounds. In the dual with Williamston Lake wood got pins from Simon, Dakota Harmer, Aldrich, Stamm, Kade Bouch er, Bryson Boucher, LaRoche, Carter Stewart and Everett. The Vikings finished fifth with a 3-2 record on the day Saturday at the Fowl erville Duals. They knocked oft'Belding 58-21 at the end of the day in the match for fifth. Lakewood took a 61-14 win over Petoskey, a 41 -29 win over OA Carlson, but then fell 34-32 to Lake Orion and 44-28 to the host Gladiators. 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I 40 I c 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor T- • r. i I The Hastings varsity wrestling team managed to run its record to 28-0 before suffering its first dual meet defeats of the 2024-25 season. Westland John Glenn upended the Sax ons at the Holt Duals Saturday and then the Saxons were downed by Grand Haven in the match for third to close the day with a record of 28-2 as a team, Saxon senior Keegan Sutfin recorded his 150th varsity victory by pinning John Glenn’s Franklin Hernandez late in the second period of their 157-pound bout during the dual. The Hastings team also got pins from Aden Armstrong at 150 pounds, Matthew Shults at 175 and Isaac Friddle at 215 pounds in the dual. Tate Warner scored a 17-8 win over John Glenn’s Diego Zam brano in the 190-pound bout and the Saxon team’s other points came thanks to a 15-8 decision by Reyd Zoerman over Trice Neilson at 120 pounds. r- ■ ■ > cow •'.'I t l«lr 15 *^3 I John Glenn and Grand Haven first to top Saxons I « ?■» . >v &£0£ i I* - I t* :: I. • SK I f ('‘Il I* ‘ J 6 :Fy'i ^1 s J 13 K. <9«9*W3* ( y I "■xiir “I *- I , hfiii^ -hpo^o^ • ’’ n 7^’.. .v« d 1 4j= sa — J i 1 . iterfJ«!} I •Mt 1 1 Br: ( t 10 4^ 1 9 b.<4 li.' -r littri .11 Jt’’* t W • f 5JT ■^e£rnAfl»i>A gyrilzgH r—rtA I K. V "Hr 1 I I I J£ 23teff2 ’■ ' u* . j libBS&q > 1 M1.V A, . 1 jA., » * TT'’ sr. R I. , * / b 7.r.. I r\. Ti'U. f'«>s -s ■ 11 .. 11 I ■ . - Thursday, January 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER s Hastings opened the day in Holt with a 5316 win over the host Rams and then defeated Roseville 72-5 and West Ottawa 68-12. In the match for third, the Saxon team was outscored by Grand Haven 48-25. Friddle was 5-0 for the day for the Sax on team with four quick pins and a 12-9 victory over Holt’s Seth Holtry to open the day. The Saxons’ Hunter Sutfin, Troy Hokanson, Zoerman, Renner, Aden Arm strong, Keegan Sutfin, Shults and Warner were all 4-1 on the day. Hastings also had a ‘B’ team competing at the tournament that was 0-5 in its duals. Ethan McCormick was 3-0 wrestling for the ‘B’ team and Kyle Echtinaw was 2-0. Last Wednesday, the Saxons improved their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference record to 4-0 with a 64-18 win over Cold water and a 67-12 win over Marshall in duals at Jackson Northwest High School. Hunter Sutfin, Hokanson, Zoerman, Maverik Peake, Jax Balderson, Isaac Lil ley, Renner, Armstrong, Keegan Sutfin, Jace Acker, Shults, Warner and Friddle all >• I I k hb^ 1 Hastings senior Keegan Sutfin works to pin Westland John Glenn’s Franklin Hernandez during their 157-pound bout at the Holt Duals Saturday. Photo by Dan Goggins picked up wins for Hastings. The Saxons had a big conference dual wi± Parma Western Wednes day and last Friday’s special under the spotlight dual with Three Riv ers postponed due to weather. The Saxons will make up that Friday night showdown with Three Rivers this week, Jan. 24, beginning at 6 p.m. and then go to the Forest Hills Northern Duals Saturday. The Saxons are slated to host Jackson Northwest in 1-8 action next Wednesday, Jan. 29. *T I I *♦ Scots bounce back with late surge against W.O. J I I I T .’^ r. r-?, 5 1 * I ( J f I 4^ Mia 6 I 4. 1 >w I Hamilton and Wayland teams down Trojan wrestling squad I -H f/l i 1. I m 1 The Caledonia varsity hockey team moved its record to 14-3-1 with a split over the weekend in non-conference contests. The Fighting Scots were bested for just the third time this season as they were beat out 2-1 by Jenison at GrifTs Georgetown Ice Arena Friday night. The co-op with Caledonia, Thomapple Kel logg and Lowell bounced back for a 5-1 win over West Ottawa on its home ice at Kentwood Ice Arena Saturday. The Panthers had a 1-0 lead after one period in the match in Kentwood Saturday, but the Fighting Scots found the back of the net twice in the second period and then ran away with three « *’*41 t 4AIM*,, . ^4 * *>* 4 •s. fi- •*» Brett Bremer Sports Editor I ''' I .'*1 **. r'.A Ad* 1 -C n>>43 I k •'T* •ic . t * *1 1 -JT.C?. » k«al • ♦ I f R liU •< 1'37 V r 4 '‘-nci-nj 1 - J I f I I f I I . n-.M i l‘» ’A^ n I 4 f > M V I ■; J./ ‘/it -f A •Ht I I %l 1 z third-period goals. Ty Lewandowski had two goals and an assist in the win for Caledonia and Tony Kauffman scored twice as well. Landen Moore had one goal. Logan Himes and Gabe Supuk added assists. Sam Hoag stopped 27 of 28 West Ottawa shots. Will Nagelvoort saw 45 shots on his goal at the other end in net for the Pan thers and made 41 saves. Krue Anderson scored the one West Ottawa goal. Rylan Bultema scored the lone goal in the loss to Jenison last Friday for the Scots. Sova and Kauffman had assists. Caledonia is slated to visit Reeths-Puffer Saturday afternoon, Jan. 25. I I 4 I J » u t Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team was bested in a pair of duals at theOK Gold/Black Quad hosted by Hamilton Wednesday. The host Hawkeyes took a 54-18 win over the TK team and the Trojans fell in their OK Gold dual with the Wayland Wildcats 47-23. Abram Dutcher at 285 pounds and Jayce Curtis at 175 pounds took pins for TK in the conference dual with the Wildcats. The Trojan team got five points in the dual thanks to a 17-2 technical fall by Camden Peter in the 157-pound bout. TK’s Christien Miller took a 5-3 2in m the 113-pound bout with Jody Bitner, and teammate Griffin Grum met outscored Malachi Rodriguez of Wayland 7-0 in the 150-pound match. Jackson Smith at 190 pounds and Miller at 113 had pins for TK in the dual with Hamilton, and Blake Bossenberger and Tanner Buxton won close decisions for the Trojan team. Buxton pulled out a 4-2 win over Hamilton’s Isaac Nevins in the 215-pound bout. Bossenberger scored a 4-3 win over the Hawkeyes Tyler Block at 165 pounds. The TK co-ed varsity team was scheduled to return to in action at an OK Gold/Black Quad by Spring Lake Wednesday, Jan. 22, and will be at the Leslie Individual Invite Saturday, Jan. 25. . I I I I «• > ' • I c I I MV P' 4 Saxon boys knock off Marshall on 1-8 lanes 5 ».' 1 t 4’ 't-,- ''i I* •» 4 » I W •!- I IK ladies get their first dual meet victories 1 J ■ .'L. r J ?**'* ; Air' f I ' ' ■> J I I i(. •. v<; . , UJi i 'l' ' ;U • • C‘ ;; ■9 X- V I. I rd biAI 4 I r ' PT ‘‘r. *7 *< J I 1 . 1 The Hastings boys kept rolling in the Interstate-8 Athletic Confer ence last week scoring a 26-7 win over on the road Thursday. Andrew Barton, Miles Lipsey and Hunter Pennington won two in dividual games each for the Saxons. Lipsey fired a top series with scores of 183 and 241. Pennington had the top score of the day with a 247 in game two after a 162 in the opener. Barton rolled a 144 and a 188. The Hastings girls were edged out by the RedHawks 16-14 in their dual. Megan Ramey picked up a point with a 177, Kaylin Schild with a 166 and Jen Stoline in one. d -A- I f Brett Bremer Sports Editor I in . ./’tn * . I 4*^ *** f ■ . jiU J nJ F- • U*., --4sJ w t •a «7 * t 4 I * f' t •I ** r!=^ J.'l J ■ I f4 V M I’; I I I I r 1r I VI J .• J1: h' t9t z r . J - L I . s' . ir I r tJ"' !\kk J >*• r ■-—•1 1^" : ■ ' 4tl« •fc** ^p,ii i .-Wk -.'I '/’ *. I I • , *» • ••• ’. ,1 i'.:”' I I 4 14 I J ;vJJ « -■f J' The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ wrestling team picked up its first two dual meet victories ever Wednesday at the Olivet tri. The Trojans knocked off the host Ea gles 42-36 and outscored East Lansing 54-12. 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'-K' . -- Invest In Vour Community, VIB I • I. r I « r f I 7/ f-y* jjiT'iir: 1’^ *« •r I I 4' I ? 1 f I I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE:25-30007-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Peggy w w 7 Lieberman. Date of birth: 1-12-1954. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Peggy Lieberman, died 12-13-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to David Pasche at 2986 W. Gresham Hwy., Charlotte, Ml 48813, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1-13-2025 Michael J. McPhilltps P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 David Pasche 2986 W. Gresham Hwy. Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-714-7901 ) SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting January 14,2025 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved consent agenda items Approved Library Board Trustee Replacement & Road Commission report Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:37 pm Respectfully submitted, David J. Olson - Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor • January 14 • July 8 • February 11 • August 12 • March 11 • September 9 @CP • April 8 • October 14 • May 13 • November 11 • June 10 • December 9 » TIME: 6:30 PM PLACE: Hastings Charter Township Hal! 885 River Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Ph. 269-948-9690 t * @ CP this meeting will be held in the historic Township Hall at Charlton Park Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 4 t f? I V MNV ♦ ♦ 1 A . - - - -- «* ZJ - 1 * * V .. .* k. k. * , < r 1 « .Si Ji. • f vA i: 15- I -J Pena at 170 pounds. Emma Gibson, Shaylynn Myers, Jaycee Teunessen and Adelaide Holderman had forfeit wins for TK. Gibson, Holderman, Braska and Dyk stra had pins for TK in the win over East Lansing and the TK team got forfeit wins from Aubrey Sines, Myers, Teunessen, Pena and Avery Rausch. The TK girls are set to be a part of the girls’ tournament at Kalamazoo Central today, Jan. 18. f 'i;! I I I . J.> r•n .w Uh* ' J M -< ? .h -A 4-’ A* -“rr.-::' fir* il'iM I • Jw®’ - r ’V ‘1 4 • ff Heaven Simmet had a high game of 192 for the Saxons. The Saxons are scheduled to trav el to face Coldwater today, Jan. 23, and then go on the road to take on Jackson Northwest next Thursday. They had a dual at Pennfield Tues day postponed due to the weather. The Saxons’ last action came last Sunday at the Mason College-Prep Tournament at City Limits. The Hastings boys rolled their way to a runner-up team finish and Pennington was the individual champion on the boys’ side with scores of 220, 221 and 185. The Saxon girls’ team placed fifth at the tournament. Brett Bremer Sports Editor V ' JT' I �< 12 Thursday, January 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Ik t A /. Il ‘UA n wwvv.HastingsBanner.com I L Panther team wins three titles at Hopkins Invite V 4/51 t I 4 In IlY i r 4 1 V I Brett Bremer I J r m——______________ I I ’ /A I Austyn Lipscomb earned champion ships for the Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team Saturday at the Hopkins Invitational. Delton Kellogg had six wrestlers competing on the day and all six won at least once and five finished among the top four at their weight class at the 11 -team tournament. Stampfler ran his record to 26-2 for the season with a 5-0 day in the 138-pound weight class. He took a 14-6 major de cision against Hopkins’ Caden Brown in the championship match at their flight in what was his closest match of the day. Swift improved to 29-3 this winter with a 5-0 mark. He had three pins a A 0^0 JX >'X. ' \ T-.W :4 -I ■ ’«!>■. (01-16)(02-06) LT 1«» 4 5‘ 9 r » F’*.. f 4 w* “y/ I # ■» - Z,- ’ W/' » ! « I*. ’:’r5’ i J > a! • AT I r I I I I’ r 'V > 9Hr ’STI’: ^1 J b 1 -^Bl ti 1 I ir 1 Hl I cJ.^’ 1 ••b •r M 4 4 -.1 ■ I. I ft’ • I r Delton Kelloggs Mendon Phillips works to pin Thornapple Kellogg's Logan Goggins during their 157-pound bout at the Hopkins Invitational Saturdav b 4 i aTi Photo by Brett Bremer >aB^- r X NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darren Fisher, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation dba goodmortgage, com, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2020 and recorded March 3, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-002153 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred EightySeven and 99/100 Dollars ($156,987.99). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, T2N, R7W, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, THE SURVEYED BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE N00'11’15"W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 614.00 FEET, THENCE S89°07'59''W PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 400.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING S89‘’07’59”W PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 863.00 FEET; THENCE N00°11'15’'W PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 356.50 FEET; THENCE N89°07'59"E PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 863.00 FEET; THENCE S00°iri5'’E PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 356.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DESCRIBED HEREON. A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS DESCRIBED AS: A PART ‘OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, T2N, R7W, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, THE BOUNDARY OF SAID EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE N00°11’15”W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 614.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT DESCRIPTION; THENCE S89°07’15’W PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 400.00 FEET; THENCE N00°11’51”W PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 66.00 FEET; THENCE N'89“07’59"E PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 400.00 FEET TO THE SAID EAST LINE; THENCE S 00°11'15"E ALONG SAID EAST LINE 66.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 7876 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, Michigan 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 16. 2025 File No. 23-012495 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 ■ < technical fall and a forfeit victory in his five bouts. Lipscomb is now 28-10 after going 5-0 too. He pinned South Haven’s Is sac Alcaraz 1:16 into their 144-pound championship match making it five pins in five bouts for Lipscomb. Com stock Park’s Calin McNabb-Olson was the only competitor to make it into the second period against Lipscomb all day. Hopkins handily won the team cham pionship for the day with 251.5 total points. Comstock Park was second with a score of 171 ahead of Shelby 170.5, Thomapple Kellogg 141, Mason County Central 136, Mendon 124.5, Delton Kellogg 122, South Haven 119, Blooming dale 30, Grant 0 and Hamilton 0. The Thomapple Kellogg ‘B’ squad competing at the meet got a 190-pound championship from Joey Krystyniak and Jimmy Manne was the runner-up to Swift at 285 pounds. Lane Steele was 3-2 in five matches at 126 pounds for the Delton Kellogg team, Johanna Houtkooper went 1-3 in a girls’ 135/140-pound weight class and teammate Mendon Phillips went 3-2 at JI 157 pounds. Phillips was third at this weight class. The Delton Kellogg was supposed to head to Allegan fora SAC Quad Wednes day, Jan. 22, and the team is set to return to action Saturday at Portage Central. <> « I r I /I \A « Delton Kellogg’s Austyn Lipscomb lifts Thornapple Kellogg's Jack Longstreet off the mat during their 144-pound bout at the Hopkins Invitational Saturday Photo by Brett Bremer ... , K -1 r’ • >. * H •' s ► 4 ? t I*.'','* .9 4 •*P w i' « ir I I B IN * >• i ■ ati. k 4 f 1 I 'iV I y r b ’2:^ A* » V J I ’J^5' u * .-I, ih • • 4 ? « /•I “'« >•' f- Z I I > X I I 1 I « J A 1 -•= 31^ .•»r3 9 I I I ’’.3 I I /, r IV * -p X I, «:«* r V'i "' Vi’l * • ** Delton Kellogg's Johanna Houtkooper (right) goes head to head with South Haven's Amber Knight during their bout in the 135/140-pound weight class Saturday at the Hopkins Invitational. »1 ^4 1 < d ;a. I i t I Photo by Brett Bremer — ■« rft* 4 *1 1 I 'T. A. > ff flXK •4< X W □U ’4 al 1 9 H* Short-handed Panther squad finds some positives in loss to Rams Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers have had to call in some reinforcements. Down to five varsity ballplayers, Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach had to get some JV girls to step up and help out in a tough Southwest ern Athletic Conference road contest at Galesburg-Augusta Friday. The Rams moved to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in the SAC Central Division with a 63-31 win over the DK girls. Jaidyn Klimp led the Rams to the win with 28 points, a total boosted thanks to a number of offensive rebounds. DK head oniYMII •^f XI I X V i s t I h coach Kevin Li I libridge said his girls had trouble slowing her down all night. With the basketball, things started out well for the DK girls. They were down just 15-13 at the end of the first quarter and coach Lillibridge said his girls’ han dled the Rams’ pressure really well. It was tough to consistently beat that Ram defense as the game wore on though, “With foul trouble and their pressure they made too many runs we couldn’t answer, but the girls kept working hard,” coach Lillibridge said. The Panther team had five girls score led by ten points from Izzie Wendland and nine from Addie Stampfler. Lil- r libridge said Wendland really hustled all over the court all evening. Dani Fields and Jalin Lyons chipped in four points apiece, “and did so many good things for us with our offense, diving for loose basketballs, and playing hard all 32 minutes,” coach Lillibridge said. The DK girls fell to 0-6 in the SAC Central and 1-9 overall this season with the loss. The Panthers are scheduled to host Holland Black River Friday, Jan. 24, and then play host to Maple Valley Monday for a non-conference ballgame. The DK girls go to Parchment Tuesday, Jan, 28. > • • ‘ '1)1 V I I I ri^ I A \ s S I 1 9 > Y S J I UH fl ■B.'9 EU,J -. I J .~T • Xm\7 ' Si 9 I ult- =53>' '±2^ ' ) c i ,v 'kL’A HAI,’ i Xk 4 I ♦ i ! < jf » 1 u MM J" J ' ; I • » I I [ 6 sy HHS girls go 4-1 in duals at Holt tournament •i r Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ wrestling team placed third at the Holt Duals Saturday with a 48-36 win over the host Rams in the match for third place. The Saxons were 3-1 in the lead-up to that match with wins over Portland, DeWitt and West Ottawa. The team’s lone loss was by a 48-36 score in a dual with Eaton Rapids. In the third-place match against Holt the Saxons got pins from Dezarae Mathis at 120 pounds, Sara Baker at 135 and Naomi Grummet at 170, and forfeit wins from Sydney Lindsey, Morgan Cassel man and Petra Foster. Milanowski was 5-0 for the day with four pins and a forfeit victory. Eaton Rapids’Annaliese Davis, in a 140-pound bout, was the only one to last into the second period against Milanowski. Grummet earned a 5-0 record too with three pins and two forfeit victories. The Saxon team got a 4-0 performance from Mathis on the day, and Chloe Aicken, Sydney Patterson, Casselman, Lindsey and Bella Strimbeck had three wins each for the Saxon team. Grand Haven took the day’s champi onship with a 48-36 win over the Eaton Rapids girls in the first-place match. The Hastings girls outscored Ottawa Hills 60-17 in their opener getting pins from Aryonnah Farrell and Aicken. Eaton Rapids outscored the Saxons 48-36 in the second round ofthe day. The Saxon team got pins from Mathis, Mi lanowski and Grummet in that contest. The Saxons bounced back from that defeat to outscore Portland 66-18. That dual included pins from Mathis, Mila nowski and Grummet for Hastings. The Saxons’ closed out the pool duals with a 48-36 win over the DeWitt girls. That dual featured Saxon pins by Mathis, Baker, Milanowski and Aicken. The Saxons are set to host their own Saxon Girls’ Invitational Saturday. 2is i b oil I* ■•»i I I, 11 hii i'; <- f 9 A Hi w i ’Li II. •p I AZ rO. .cno'v 5k ) J * 4 • 1 « i Ifi.r -• '?•> V .r.. •Sif' A ci* M * 9 1 ! I c f I r's k • ^lu; *• w I 1 •! 9W/1 I I r A ! I 1 ■i *; ‘ * 4 » P i v>> < ( t I s J r I f J • >• ■ ''E , 1 17 » i fc : ’ •* 5 r i J J 2? T * ♦ { Nowak wins title for Lions at Quincy tourney ,r I i 'tt*A b t Xr* IX k. r ’4» * r ‘’(5^ Brett Bremer Sports Editor Filip Nowak won the 144-pound weight class and six of seven Lions placed in the top four in their weight class Saturday at Quincy’s Shawn Cockrell Memorial tournament. Nowak racked up points in a pair of technical falls to start his day and then outscored Hanover-Horton’s Gavin Berkeypile 16-4 in the championship match at 144 pounds. The Lion team also had Jackson Burpee in the championship round at 190 pounds. He had a pin and a technical fall to start his day, but then fell to Austyn Hocter of Hanover-Horton 80 seconds into their championship match. Maple Valley had Joe Long at 285 pounds and Roman Schilz at 113 both place third and Robert Schilz at 138 pounds and Skyler Cook at 215 both placed fourth, Addison won the team championship on the day with 145 points. Quincy was second with 115.5 points ahead of Hanover-Horton 111.5, Centreville 106, Monroe 90.5, Maple Valley 89.5, Pinck ney 79, Coldwater 76, Niles Brandywine 54, Homer 54, Lumen Christi 51.5, Cam den-Frontier 0 and Concord 0. Roman Schilz closed out his day with a 7-1 win over Hanover-Horton’s AJ Lus by in the 113-pound third-place match. Long pinned two foes in consolation matches to get to the third-place match at 285 pounds where he pulled out a 7-5 win over Coldwater’s Fletcher Barr. r I Cook was stuck by Addison’s Lincoln McFate in his match for third at 215 pounds and Robert Schilz had his day end by fall against Coldwater’s Robert Torres in the match for third at 138 pounds. All the placers had at least two wins on the day for the Lion team and Kade Wright took one victory competing in the 157-pound weight class. Hanover-Horton took the team title with three champions. That list included 132-pounder AJ Fielder, Reed Matthews at 285 pounds and Hocter at 190. The Lions were scheduled for a Wednesday night trip to Union City for a Big 8 Conference Quad this week. They will be back in action Fennville Blackhawk Invite Saturday, Jan. 25, and then play host to a Big 8 Quad Jan. 29, i K I k rlM A 'I V ’U . I* ■'I A I 1 1 I I I f ♦ •• (V; ,U 'Ah 1 I « 1 4> r k. w ■ I ' i- k t 1^ ft- ( I I i ♦ ► ' < 4 Yt I * « 1 J 1 * •> i J •» * 4 I M I It11 I) . * f, I 1 k *ha ( '■Q, I.t J t * >: f s. T K 9- I ' fV r > M I 1J 4< M ■< . % I '•'I < , '-'V. t cT 1 •I I I t » t r % !■> * 1 • 'S . * 'v >1 ■*1 t I I •* '1 ‘11. I K fl I J T I •A i 1 t > 4 » 'U ♦ ♦ f - -.'jia-. % •n; 1 ' 9 • 1'11 » I ''Mr' I t �1 ‘I I I I I t .1 . v: < 1 I Thursday, January 23, 2025 i THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Gars see progress in Loy Norrix performance * A wi t' 4? ! 13 J Brett Bremer Sports Editor J ■ B * 11 *h 'I? vJ - W 1 A I. . j* V ft" **> ''■TT w * I J.’ I 51k r bi I •» ‘iTb- .R ■3 B. 1 I 5? f>, ■mil » ‘vJ i:6 fit X -Ik.. I, Si r ■r-. S i': 4/ i,.’. flKJi, ■ V !k I .H . jiimcrt'j 0.1- I I R <s n ’4: I m * 4«« 4 J 1 • / « ^3^2^ L. "'Tl . Wu X s 'xL % d 'k ■f] '’>1 M*. •H. ^^''' I 4 'X ■ •br. h <f> I I 4 I I k r ll 4 « T .1 ■< A-* Ik, 1 ii' •x i k I > ^1' J f “.W J 1 •j ?;3 nd It 3tv3ar^'i I BV®Oi J ‘ 1 ;Tm I r 1 t I I 5 I k te J '■'9,‘.4 i I r y. t .I •*l JI ■osrajB* ’ F i 4 A year and a half into the new co-op program and the Gars notched their first state cut Saturday at the Loy Norrix Invitational. Gabriel Van swam to a runner-up time of 54.43 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly at the invitational in Kalamazoo /meeting the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Swimming and Diving Finals qualifying time. It was a great day all around for the .Gars who were fourth in the day’s over'all standings. Loy Norrix took the day’s championship with 420 points ahead of De Witt 354, East Kentwood 230, the Gars 201, Mason 160 and Harper Creek 22. A year ago, the first edition of the Gars co-op finished the Loy Norrix Invitation al with just 19 points. The Gars team is a co-op between Thomapple Kellogg, Unity Christian, Hopkins, West Catholic and West Michigan Aviation Academy. The Gars had a handful of MISCA Meet qualifying performances through out the day Saturday along with Van’s performance in the 100-yard butterfly. Those included Van in the 200-yard freestyle, Ethan Klopfenstein in that 100-yard butterfly race and the 100yard backstroke and Hunter Tietz in the 100-yard backstroke. The team also met MITCA marks in the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. There were two top six finishes for the Gars in the 200-yard freestyle relay. The team of Nolan Send, Tietz, Ty Denney and Van combined for a time of 1 minute 35.75 seconds. They were just less than a quarter of a second behind the win ning team from DeWitt in the race. The Gar ‘B’ team of Caden Bliek, Dominic Jakubowski, Luke Hemker and Haiden Vruggink placed sixth in 1:50.40. Gar teams were fifth and sixth in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Send, Tietz, Denney and Van were fifth with a time of 3:34.22 in that race. East Kentwood’s Teague Westra won that 100-yard butterfly race in 54.20, a lit tle less than a quarter of a second ahead of Van. Klopfenstein swam to a sixth-place finish in that race with a time of 57.65. In the 100-yard backstroke it was a Fal con in fi-ont again as James Langosch won in 57.03. Klopfenstein was the runner-up in 58.49 and Tietz third in that race in 59.31. Tietz also had an outstanding 50-yard freestyle turning in a time of 23.61 that put him in fourth place. Van added a runner-up time of 1:52.78 in the 200-yard fi-eestyle. Last Thursday, the Gars were bested 109.5 to 69.5 in a non-conference dual at Hamilton High School. Van won the 200-yard freestyle in 1:54.25 and the 100-yard freestyle in 51.75, and Klopfenstein won the 100yard butterfly in 59.11. The Gar team also had the foursome of Send, Tietz, Denney and Van earn the first place points in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 3:44.63. 4 » 1 A’ / J > I •- »« Br I* (•: > i The Gars’ Nolan Send (clockwise from left). Hunter Tietz, Ty Denney and Gabriel Van celebrate their runner-up finish and MISCA qualifying time in the 200-yard freestyle relay during the Loy Norrix Invitational in Kalamazoo Saturday. Photo provided 4 T f ■ I It J9L I. II £ I < r I 3” I * •*0 Gielincki leads Trojan boys at another SWMSC race ,». X r - - J I .L • .1 <1 ' .1 t I r. f I ’' J .1 i.‘ f I *1 IPx.’ * r? o if I’ I I I J' T Brett Bremer Sports Editor ? /: . • ,1 r ,1' ’ I •* i 1 I , The Plainwell/Thomapple Kellogg boys were sixth and girls seventh to place at Timber Ridge Wednesday, Jan. 15, during the second Southwest Michigan Ski Conference race of the seasons. Mark Gielincki had the top finish for the Trojan Ski co-op racing to an 11thplace finish in the boys’ slalom. He had runs of25.99 seconds and 25.79 seconds. Gielincki also led the Trojan team in the ^iant slalom with ah 18th-place finish. Lillian Wamez led the Trojan girls in both events too with an 18th-place finish in the slalom and a 22nd-place finish in the GS. Mattawan/Paw Paw won both the boys’ and girls’ meets. The Mattawan/ Paw Paw boys finished with 55 points followed by Portage 63, Kalamazoo United 87.5, Hackett/Vicksburg 146.5, Hudsonville 174, Trojan Ski 176 and South Haven 203. ) u 7 & t 9 r 'it i 1 t iI '■•itl'ft?a I I 1,' •J J pJ’rVi > k I r > r J I*? 1-., I TBIP t ‘Mt kJ Iff fTt Lb ! •• L V 5 >A. i V "V. . f I i * * '"T-r 4 nt CL* *d I i I I ’ 'I I k s I •Ili.. j.juif ; f J > 1^ » f b I ^<4 -3^1, '' ? -‘'3 •< . 5.' 1 ’ •4• b-J • I i I •1 tv »*•’* ^*1 L * *i . * ’V I I I » .. k I I 4 r IT- r >«f -V J I Jti.-'- 410& I I irwH b « f t , .• J 1 \ - J> I I 1 W . f.. ! ittob'.. k• * I The Trojan girls standings included Lilian Lyon 28th in the slalom, Oriente Chiara 34th and Moline Marta 37th. In the GS Lyon was 24th and Chiara and Marta tied for 39th. Mattawan/Paw Paw’s Addison Bell had the four fastest runs of the day and flew to a more than two second win in the slalom. She had runs of 22.OS and 21.95 in the slalom, and she turned in times of 17.46 and 17.41 in the GS. Bell’s Teammate Ann Hoogerheide was the runner-up in the GS with runs of 17.68 and 17.51. Amelia Todd from Kalamazoo United took the runner-up spot in the girls’ slalom with times of 23.07 and 23.28 with Hoogerheide third. The conference was set to get back together at Bittersweet Jan. 22 and has another race set for Jan. 29 at Bittersweet. f ? •\i + ? e* ' » ! f b . L___ I I J I** I I i 'c Mattawan/Paw Paw had four racers finish in the top ten in the boy’s slalom led by Canyon Keller who was third. Sam Oberlee from Kalamazoo United won the boys’ slalom with runs of20.49 and 21.36 and Portage’s Olin Rorhstaff was the runner-up with times of 21.43 and 21.89. With the second-best time in each GS run Bryce Johnson won that event on the boys’ side. He had times of 17.03 and 16.65. Keller was the runner-up and Oberlee third. Keller had the fastest time of run two at 16.64. Oberlee had the top time of run one at 16.97. The Trojan Ski team had Claudio Costa 21 st overall in the GS, Robby Jones 29th and Loehn Luckett 32nd. In the slalom, the Trojan Ski boys had Costa 16th, Jones 23rd and Luckett 26th. Mattawan/Paw Paw won the girls’ meet with 54 points followed by, Ka lamazoo United 97, Portage 87, Hackett/ Vicksburg 87, Hudsonville 158, South Haven 238 and Trojan Ski 241. *5^^ "••' '' *» * i 1 5* i I » If sr !?>• .iX*- wildcats win by one over Thornanple Kellogg girls I i £ I I nr * k < ,,a***^ *1 ’ t wj Ji's S' H t f * I r Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 I I'J:- f J I » t it 1 K 14- ■ up 1 • •• . < ? .’ Harmony Laker sank a free throw with 11 seconds left on the clock to snap a 55-55 tie and the Wildcats held off the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ bas ketball team for a 56-55 win in OK Gold Conference action Thursday. Taylor Lloyd had 17 points, Lydia Schi Ithroat 16 and Reece Ritsema continued her streak ofa double-double i n every game of the season finishing with ten points and 11 rebounds for the Trojans. “We played really, really good de fense,” Thornapple Kellogg head coach Brandi James said. “I told them before the game we’re a tough team to score on and we just have to do our job on the offensive end. They really played lights out defense for most of the game. We had a few turnovers there in the middle of the game that hurt us.” The Troj an team had s seven-point lead at the half and led by one going into a fourth quarter that was back and forth through those final eight minutes. James said her girls really had to focus on teamwork to attack the Wildcats’ 2-3 zone that’s tough on ball-handlers and trapping all along the edges of the court. The Trojans did their best to get the ball into Ritsema into the high post and let her distribute the basketball to cutters jS * 4Wlt^ / n". k-- I » V.' ' • . 't' / u-'O - * ‘f • -J I J L </ r . k I J I • ^nri J f I > > r f '* - I. -» ' •! > • ( I 1 f r ■ - j' U- ’ V* I. -* r I /I' t <1 1^ J 4I « 1 i J 1 ■ t t > r' J ' > Ll J J / I I s k - < .11 V t •» • J*' J- - I » w- fM i .-Fit'* c r J < r k ’4^ V t I I* * I J t J 1 r a J f t r t' ! i f f'' J t I111 I f ✓ p f -rC lifi pr n -.4 < ,« '<r' I 3» i f * !• t u'Tr ■ 4 I iV' ..•iHt '.S' . I ’'4'■>.' iFA P' •^7# /.7 <!. 1 1 V I ? « i L J > 1 « > I • p r 4'’ 4 fi l' 4 t i t I 1’' N a ,4 I f ■I t 4 f «» like Lloyd and Schilthroat. There was also a focus on reversing the basketball and dribbling less. Emma Geukes, Tealy Cross, Schil throat and Lloyd all hit threes for TK in the ballgame as it worked its inside-out game. Coach James was also pretty pleased with junior McKenna Hoebeke’s perfor mance in leading the efforts to try and slow down the Wildcats’ star Laker. Lak er did finish with 21 points. She knocked down four three-pointers herself. 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It kind of brought up all of our spirits.” It was the first win in a month for the Saxons who had dropped four in a row since a Dec. 17 win over Springport. Peake had five points for Hastings and Ava Noteboom, who was injured with a knee injury midway through the contest, lour. Peake said her teammales have done a good job of keeping their spirits up stretch. “We all work together and talk together really well, especially at practice. We make sure that happens in practice and on the court. We don’t put each other down. That is one of the biggest things we can I do to keep each other’s confidence up.” Tri-Unity Christian had aa lead of as many as five points in the first quarter, but the Saxons closed out the quarter on a 5-0 run to tie things at 9-9 with Noteboom getting back-to-back buckets to close out Hastings worked to figure out how to break through the Defenders’ full-court zone pressure in the second half. Saxon senior Rachael Hewitt put in 20 points. There was an 1 l-of-14 performance at the free throw line in the fourth quarter by the Saxons. And the Saxons’ Bella Friddle and Kay lee Dahms swatted away three-point attempts by Tri-Unity Christian shooters down the stretch. It all added up to a much needed victory for the Hastings varsity girls’ basketbafl team on its home court Friday night. Hastings scored a 37-30 win over the visiting ■i nw! I .r 5?. I . - r that run off a nice assist from Hewitt and I an offensive putback. J The Saxons kept rolling to a 17-12 halftime lead and had an advantage throughout most of the second half. The Defenders closed to within 23-20 by the end of the third with the help of a few Saxon turnovers against their full-court pressure and had a momentary 26-25 lead ■ thanks to a 6-0 run in the early stages of the fourth quarter. I Hewitt hit three free throws to put the ■felt.*-’ 7^ » Saxons back in front and then a triple by Peake boosted the Saxon lead to 31Hastings guard Kalli Koning advances 26 with 3:12 to go in the ballgame. The the ball ahead for the Saxon varsity lead jumped to seven points with a steal girls' basketball team during its non by Hewitt and offensive rebounds from conference win over visiting Tri-Unity Friddle and Hewitt leading to two more Christian Friday at Hastings High Hewitt free throws with two and a half School. Photo by Brett Bremer minutes to play. Im stobfists^ A J ••s IF I r k 4 I r I I 4 ,WAV ,“r I 9 I I *) Fl z I JJB !!»■» • If L Cr (A .t.' I s. i if; k f’l 6* •< •■fr..,. F « •.» A 9 1 I r I T ’* A ' ; •fc .1. T r< «“ I 4* I The Saxons' Maddie Peake cheers on her teammates from the sideline during the second half of their win over Tri-Unity Christian at Hastings High School Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING The Delton Kellogg/ Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team had a couple four somes finish as high as fourth in a race and a pair of divers score a run ner-up total at the team’s annual DK/Hastings Re lays Invitational Saturday. The DK/Hastings team of Colton Baker and Cruize Rathbum put up a second-place score of 128.80 points in the 1 -me ter Diving “Shootout” Saturday, finishing behind only the score of 166.40 >* » i m CRDISIH6 ▼»J < 9^' *' ** J New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. License Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 I //S11(B76 1 -800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCruiseLines.com & Insured I » u. I r r ; - i-t • -TjTa. CtOL?2-_::kiO-S a J we got with the rhythm, and with the timeouts coach was calling and writing up stuff, it just changed the whole scenario,” Peake said. It was another night with Hewitt lead ing the Saxons in the scorebook. It was a tough night shooting the basketball behind the three-point arc for her, but she got work done in the paint and at then at the free throw line. The Saxon team had games postponed with Jackson Northwest and Wellspring Prep the past few days. They are now slated to return to Interstate-8 Athletic Conference play at Coldwater Friday, Jan. 24. The Cardinals are 5-1 in the conference and 8-4 overall. Hastings is still hunting its first conference win of the season at 0-5. “We’re trying to get better,” Wilson said. “We’ve had some tough ones with some really good teams in our league, we have had some good non-conference opponents as well. Our goal is to get better as we approach March and get into districts... getting better in situations like this is going to help where we have to make adjustments, where we’re playing close games and we have to finish at the free throw line, and defending without fouling late in games is big for us. That is hopefully going to carry over and it was nice to get one. It has been a little bit since we’ve gotten one.” t 'If? t I,. // ’I I J <Tn J (J 11 I k .uriMXW tit' U’ 'L V t ■{IHrin F ■IV *, issVi ojji jh/TsH ft.'/ ...JLR vjrbf Hi A Rd?, d Axidnow' ri' (!? jEdnjufid H! Ji tn I . ' i ’d JUO . I’xj VjI < &, id) -jtn t»d) - /I ^;l'l r . ! Lfl i [If; .| J . A' ' nil HUM : nlibd^ m J£ n-;rb ]£ bflJi 2^1 KI ?4IG0 / tdj ' }'J i nomHOBi^ rij stv ?jri/ ‘ n nt r pttt I r omfis .ijfiri rauai eg k '■' r J 7/ bna jaawano/ noezJcL. .1 / if t too <?rtr -dveh f?Bq ^4 jiwIdiA ^-3Wi3inl 0! rnixj; /etq /jninotfio. .(EbnH i3tfiwbloT j.d? fu i-c Jia ’iBnrbiDJ 'jd’f ' . ;• < e-*,; j; WP! 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Ottawa Hills took the invitational champion ship with an overall team score of 346 points ahead of Wayland 288, Fremont 224, Ionia 150 and Delton Kellogg/Hastings 128. The sophomore Rathbum teamed with soph omore Caleb Kramer, junior Gavin Bagley and senior DJ Kuck for a fourth-place time of 5:32.72 in the 500-yard freestyle relay progres sive. The DK/Hastings team also had the team of Bagley, Kramer, fresh man Richard Fritz and Kuck place fourth in the 200-yard backstroke relay with a time of 2:219.97. The DK/Hastings team had the team of senior Justine Bayabay, fresh man Eli Li, junior Reese Hammond and the junior bTB.y-OO£sriirai®S‘'’^ £ rhiw ZfiiM 3iO'D3Efl91d j± bfiB c£.O^'- !C‘ vniil at Baker fifth in the 200-yard breaststroke relay with a time of 2:50.23 and the team of Kramer, Bagley, Rathbum and Kuck fifth in the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:52.23. Bagley, Baker, Kuck and Kramer also teamed up for a fifth-place time of 2:05.31 in the 200-yard medley relay to open the meet. The runner-up team from Wayland had the most victories on the day winning the 400-yard in dividual medley relay, the 800-yard freestyle relay, the 200-yard butterfly relay, the 500-yard pro gressive freestyle relay and the 200-yard breast stroke relay. Fremont won three events and Ottawa Hills two. The DK Hastings team had a dual at Allegan Tuesday postponed. The team is set to be back in action at Sturgis Thurs day and then home at the CERC to take on Harper Creek Tuesday, Jan. 28. ► -Hgui •jOOWirw ,>(i >/ ,<ia^KiH6dno^ hl?) . (slgfiH .ismfiiit 10 fiBSSi dftft to (nuddlisa < atb ni alyfito -f’ flTMl nJJJ|^;^H»4i6 ntor Hii ,53aa33toD3-siWsdt .££.£2:1 ♦ ( 'w bsniBsJ to wrasiH to - noi I nmst lbinwnBalli'K<pd! 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Making the adjustments and having five seniors on the team, kids who have played a lot of basketball over the years, was helpful. At times we were able to slow down and not get in a big hurry, but it definitely affected us. I feel like that was the difference in the third and fourth quarter, that zone press and how we adjusted to it. ' “We were trying to get the ball to the middle,” Wilson added, “and at times we get sped up and those passes are a lot harder to go across the floor than they are looking to the middle and then going middle out as opposed to try and push it up the sideline and get trapped in the comers. Get the ball to the middle and then let’s pivot and look side to side and see if we can find some open areas.” Tri-Unity Christian got 13 points from junior Izzy Mojica and 12 from senior Natalie Bruinsma. Bruinsma hit a three behind a screen at the top of the key that pulled the Defenders within 33-30 before Hastings closed out the game at the free throw line. “At first it was as little rocky, but once -I Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber •• r k a •• Photo by Brett Bremer Brett Bremer Sports Editor ter Shaw, 11 from Jack Webb and ten from Jett Barnum. Barnum had seven rebounds, five assists and four steals on the night. Point guard Dre Mathis had three points to go with five rebounds, seven assists and two steals. The Saxons fall to 1-8 overall with the loss. Pennfield followed up with a twopoint win at Parma Western in 1-8 action Friday and is now 4-2 in the conference and 10-3 overall. The Saxons are are scheduled to visit Coldwater Friday, Jan. 24. Hastings had ballgames with Jackson Northwest Monday and Wellspring Prep Tuesday postponed due to the weather. The Hastings varsity boys’ basket ball team fell to 0-5 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference with a 73-55 loss at Pennfield last Wednesday, Jan. 15. Hastings took a 30-22 lead into the half, but the Panthers went on a 50-25 run in the second half including scoring 29 points in the third quarter. Pennfield got 35 points from Calvin Paesens as well as 16 from Zach Walling and 13 from Johnathan Lake. Pennfield was 14-of-30 from behind the three-pointlineasateam. Paesens knocked down ten threes and Walling hit four. 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I nod 4^: ■> BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 n II* Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I- 1HE INTERESTS OF Thursday, January 30, 2025 Fire destroys Nashville home; no injuries reported I Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 40 .014 ,OXf JOV 0^ I" I ‘AMERICAN 1 PICKERS’ FILMING IN MICHIGAN THIS J SPRING P PAGE 6 PAGE 12 PAGE 10 J -I ’ r 1 _ FRESHMAN LLOYD SnS TK GIRLS’ THREE-POINT RECORD No injuries were reported after a blaze destroyed a home in the Village of Nashville during the early morn ing hoiirs of Friday, Jan. 24. According to Wayne Gould, chief of the CastletonMaple Grove-Nashville Fire Department, said a house fire on the 100 block of State Street, near the intersection with Church Street, was first reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. Friday, with units of the Nashville fire department arriving on scene just minutes later. “When we pulled up to the front of the house, it was fully involved,” Gould said. “When I got out of the truck, I told the driver to move it because it was so hot I was afiuid it would melt the paint on the side of the fire engine.” Gould said three of the four residents - a woman and two young children - of the home were inside preparing for school, when the mother reportedly heard a “pop” from a charging bank located in the front of the house and sparks quickly igniting a fire in the area. The fire chief added, however, that officials cannot state what might have been the exact cause of the blaze due to ±e heat and resulting damage to the structure. While firefighters attempted to extinguish the blaze, Gould said there was “too much heat” and flames “would flash back up.” “It was a total loss,” he added. But, Gould also said firefighters were able to prevent flames from jumping to another home just 10-15 feet away on the north side of the residence, putting up a “water curtain” to keep the neighboring structure cooled down. At some point, an excavator was used to knock walls of the home down to keep the fire from spreading to any adjacent structures. “There wasn’t any harm to that structure,” the fire chief said, referring to the neighboring home. The Nashville fire department was assisted at the scene by units from Hastings, Vermontville and Woodland depart ments, as well as the Nashville Village Police, Nashville EMS and the village Department of Public Works. “The DPW woikers were extremely helpful in opening fire hydrants for us,” Gould said. “We had quite a crew there.” Firefighters were on site until about 12:30 p,m. Friday, according to Gould. Funds are being collected to support the family after losing their home. Those interested in donating can find a GoFundMe fundraiser benefitting the family at bit. ly/3WF0DCm. J, Barry County man facing murder charge after fight with uncle ends in death Molly Macleod Editor «• < J j B I B I * • Wn ' .S I '8 *I 3 ** * * A house fire destroyed a home in Nashville during the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 24. No injuries were reported. Photo by Jordan Snyder V: iiJs 1 t. • 1 X 1 * 41 *• -2. •■ ! I . 1 .y V ✓in ) ♦ «|U^ ?• J I (•* •*'* *’1 **»?• .1 A view of flames consuming a home on State Street in Nashville on Friday. The home was a total loss. Photo by Kandes Mellen A Dowling-area man is facing an open murder charge after an incident last week that led to ±e death of his uncle. John Branham, 26, was charged last week, Friday, Jan. 24, with one count of open mur der and one count of being a second habit ual offender, according to Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt. If convicted, the open murder charge could lead to a life time prison sentence for Branham. The charges stem from an incident on Thursday, Jan. 23, that led to the death of Branham’s uncle, Terry Lee Traister U. The prosecutor’s office said Traister died on Thursday from injuries sustained in an assault Branham was allegedly involved with. Branham’s bond was set at $1,000,000 last week. As of Wednesday, Branham remained in the Barry County jail. His first probable cause hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29, after press time, before Judge Michael Schipper in the 56B District Court. Branham, 26, is no stranger to Barry County courts. In 2020, Branham pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of assault wi± intent for great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation. He was sentenced to 365 days in jail, received two years of probation and was ordered to an outpatient treatment program. Branham pled guilty to more misde meanor charges in 2021 - this time for domestic violence and destruction of property. He was then sentenced to 93 days in jail, a year of probation and was again ordered to an outpatient treatment program, according to Barry County court records. 4 T Koiq tnstaisaA boetaftM ylloM IDOJ LurI ibioirood TOtUO^f 1 JflBJzizzA 7JnU0\» mfiB aid qu gnignfifi er HtioweiS r^dqolznri 1 nonooi luu I nfi j .nn^l 10 3fl( ' ibhov/ fi ^1 T" I 3(1 ZB ji33v/ girij ytnu'j') ytibH ocIei^ .sansHcii j wsn g fn ■ ajU) ol zoiBipTri o/iw .Toauoseoiq InUfiZZii ^'vinuo:>,afr .VOQSoofii^ vinuoJ ’nufi bvna&ifiri oosBEniilii^l ni dcj wan b Tol-zawwl . I < .ml eYBbiiT /woTKMnoJ -fiitel tojuoazoYl 7Jnuo3 ^xi nn‘i bm;' 3f{ 1 fnw2,i < t I I I I Toijrtrjowztl bseinqnsT^ lofbbt’ )t T3 V/^ z' <d>8*ju'! 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Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Elsworth is hanging up his hat in Barry Coimty this week as he prepares to take on a new challenge. The county’s assistant prosecutor, who has served Barry County since 2007, leaves for a new job in Kalamazoo tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31. Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt praised Elsworth for his work for the county at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. “Chris has been a senior attorney who has done everything from simple misdemeanors, civil infractions and then has graduated and, thankfully, for > Nakfoor Pratt praised Elsworth for his skills in the Court of Appeals, as well. She said his knowledge of the law is vast, making him an asset to the county. “(He is) very learned and scholarly in his ability to understand and extrapo late the law that applies to a situation,” said Nakfoor Pratt. “We will miss that terribly.” Though Nakfoor Pratt has enjoyed Elsworth as her right-hand-man for the past 12 years as county prosecutor, she knew him previously from facing him in court. She knows firsthand his sharp wit in the courtroom, but also his tact and respect. “Chris has really, really made a mark in this county. And I’m not just saying that because he’s leaving — I would tell you any day in the 12 years that I have been the prosecutor here. Before I became the prosecutor, I was in pri vate practice here and went up against Chris in court,” Nakfoor Pratt said. She explained that how an attorney conducts themselves in the courtroom is extremely important to the outcome of the case. Elsworth consistently raised the bar. “It’s a great thing to advocate and be assertive for your cli ent or your prosecutor’s office, it’s a completely different thing to advocate in a mutually respectful manner, not putting each other down. And Chris has been excellent at that — and he was like that with me when I was a See PROSECUTOR on 4 « ( A b » - ------------ •< a • « t JI b . ini|i!>ll. VM "i t « I 0 I ‘li »tO i ■:*, hl % 4i::’ *» k ** • > r w- I r 4. 4 te-.v “ > f. $ fc lr> h » n ■ ?»?' J . I f I K, • ■ 4 ► I.Il * 3 J 1 i) * ra SHOP LOCAL M fl I I »« s IJ I * •* « SUBSCRIBE I TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM i!^S5 wT’ If YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE • aMHIIMf I ff ««** L.Ai'iIr- c «l ,r ... r* ** • r I I 1 b ■ SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 A '; Z^;I 1 * L I « I I V ».r I f ‘x" I 1 *4 . ■ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ t ' L II I - — tiSSKHWJf* 1 . ♦ ♦ B f INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. THE HASTINGS BANNER . i. i IK. ............ •• fV > “’'t! I Spend it here. 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Wingeier also told detectives that when 19 and later anaigned on the charges of she locked Abosamra inside the storage manslaughter and unlawful imprison unit, she knew that Abosamra did not ment of 33-year-oId Corinne Abosamra. have any way out of the unit, nor did During a 34-minute video interview she have a working phone or any way to played in court on Thursday, Wingeier contact anyone in case of an emergency told detectives she was in a relationship while she was inside of the unit. with Abosamra for a few months. How Wingeier explained that she and ever, they stopped dating before the fire Abosamra were homeless. She told at the Broadmoor Self Storage facility detectives that her mother did not want in Kentwood. her to hang around with Abosamra or Detectives tracked down Wingeier and the storage unit anymore. Wingeier said interviewed her the following morning if her mother found out that Abosamra after the fire at a hotel where she was was in the unit she would’ve “kicked staying. her right out.” She told police she intentional ly locked Kent County Chief Medical Examiner unit 454 with Abosamra inside because Stephen Chole performed an autopsy on her mother, Nancy, had previously ques Abosamra. “She was severely burned and tioned why she had it unlocked. She did not recognizable,” Chole said, adding not want her mom to know that Abosamra that she was identified through dental was inside. records. Wingeier told detectives her original “In Abosamra’s case, the manner of L< 3?l Toxicology shows lethal level of meth in body of Kentwood storage fire victim Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer n? I vv h' ? ' i n i' death was an accident. She had a high level of methamphetamine in the blood and enough that certainly could be le thal,” Chole testified. “She was badly burned. I felt that certainly could have contributed to or at least hastened her death. I listed that as a contributing find ing, in my opinion.” He noted she had a relatively low level of carbon monoxide, which was not enough to be toxic. Wingeier appeared before Judge Amanda Sterkenberg in District Court 62-B in Kentwood on Thursday, Jan. 23, for her preliminary exam that could determine if the case goes to Circuit Court for trial. In an affidavit of probable cause for arrest obtained by the Hastings Banner, detectives detailed the following steps taken before police arrested Wingeier for the alleged crimes. Kentwood firefighters noted that they broke off a padlock that locked the out side door of burnt storage unit 454. After forced entry, they found Abosa mra’s body. Officers learned from the manager of Broadmoor Self Storage that Nancy Wingeier rented out the unit for her daughter, Morgan. Kentwood Fire Marshall, Marc Oliver, testified that the cause of the Nov. 7 fire was undetermined. Morgan, who was convicted last March of using meth, was in custody at the Kent > I i .A M. I 5“ KENTWOOD JUSTICC CCNTB * i ««i» % ■. f ' s 4- I ?*■ ✓ r I I J 1 Jit'j t> <1 A Kent County medical examiner testified the woman whose body was found badly burned padlocked inside a Kentwood storage unit that caught fire on Nov. 7 had a lethal level of methamphetamine in her system. xt I % ■X i*! • f tnt 41 M k r I 1 1O “ r 4 n C'--. I 3 P’, 'I- ■ » (’ Photo by Karen Turtco-Ebright I k* / • >n I » > J .iIB• ’T X J County Jail on a $50,000 bond that was set by a visiting judge. Judge Sterkenberg reduced the bond to a personal recognizance bond. But before Wingeier was released from the Kent County Jail, she had to provide a stable address to the court where she could be reached. Before the preliminary exam ended. Judge Sterkenberg told the prosecution and defense attorneys she would take clos ing arguments in the form ofwritten briefs that would be due on Monday, Feb. 3. / 4 f I ► ( r ( ?l f •* r I i 5 <1 -(»«*■ t I .r V r i.,IA III » \ ■ t »• * I 3 t€4 4<3f3^ .eg'' I >• .V I i.,a> » ft ^5^ i»r I >• V * - ' .4 > 4 < r t:4. • Al 3fi* f 11^* I '1 .;*irt‘ <r 4 ‘t '.i"* 4 9g <*• -11 4, «c ft un- r T IM V'' .» iX’*' - I * -Li K J •-./KA-' 1 M** A I I <> . 9 Organizations hotd joint meeting as they look to solve major problem facing local industry A . ’Kt ‘4' ft al ’ I tt ,..r* 4*. iF 4ft J Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer Leadership behind two Barry County organizations discovered that it essential ly was fighting the same fight and had its sights on the same general goals. So they decided to come together and collaborate. One of the results of that partnership was the event that played out in Mid dleville last Thursday. Held at Bradford White’s International Technical Excellence Center (iTEC) facility, the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance’s Manufacturers Council held its second joint event with Barry County Career Connections. The first event of its kind was held back in October. The work in front ofboth organizations is lofty, too: Addressing the urgent need for workers from local manufacturers. “We’re trying to have these joint meetings to increase the enrollment to the Manufacturers Council and try to get more manufacturers in front ofeducators to say ‘Hey, we need the workforce com ing out of high school with these certain skill sets, said Chris Stafford, who retired from Bradford White after a de cades-long career and has since focused 4B NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING on helping usher the new generation through the industry. “That’s something we’re trying to co ordinate to help bridge the gap between business and industry, talking to educa tors and educators listening to business and industry.” That’s why both organizations strive to bring a hodgepodge of attendees to the table for these types of events educators, manufacturers and organizations that directly support the industry. Last Thursday’s event was no different with representatives from organizations like Bradford White, the Michigan Man ufacturing Association, West Michigan Works, Junior Achievement, Kellogg Community College and the local school districts all in attendance. The event featured short presentations by a list of featured organizations, many of which highlighted the many crimps in the manufacturing workforce pipeline and how they might be alleviated through a variety of programs or other resources. Brian Gruber, director ofoperations for Bradford White, was one ofthose attend ees. He spoke briefly about various ways to cultivate the new crop oftalent, leaning heavily into the concept ofmentorship to help high school students learn both the soft and technical skills needed in today’s manufacturing industry. Following the speakers, Bradford White provided a guided tour of its state-of-the-art iTEC building, a facility equipped to provide hands-on, technical s t? > J > .1 r « Monday at 5 p.m. >J y. £ 1 H rr S' w -fV f Rte r-. .•.<."s- I A;' 4* * > K?n > r •i, >« TS/t® r i > EL 9N f L KU >4 r< « ’*S- itr 1-^ J { I' fft Vi * I ;a ’<O' r I Attendees of last week's joint meeting of the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development's Manufacturing Council and Barry County Career Connections tours through the Bradford White International Technical Excellence Center (iTEC). Here, the group is pictured in the facility’s mechanical room. The iTEC center is designed to provide hands-on skills training. Photos by Jayson Bussa w I I 4 training for contractors, engineers, dis tributors and sales representatives. The company’s wide range of products are all set up to provide real world simula tion. The facility also houses Bradford White’s technical support department. “The chamber has a monthly or every other month meeting for its manufac turing council to discuss manufacturing -k 5 •, T* < I « k < 57^ 4 V THE REMINDER 2 Wednesday at Noon the sun and NEWS Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf (left) swore in two new deputies to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. Deputies Ryan Balkema (middle) and Macy Rundell (right) have officially joined the force after taking their oaths on Tuesday. Photo by Molly Macleod egg: ^4 I >• Viv • J 1 1 M* 3h« •UA. k I 1 Cl E fl B' I B i K ! 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J a *< k > >■ EDITORIAL »’ ’ 1 11 1351 NM-43 Hwy. IM r u ? J Mon.-Bi. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. .................. 269-945-9554 l<.' 7* > I 1' Circulation Hours: lb n ,was ; >w*, *5 I I w% •:d. .. II ADVERTISING r < U»' See INDUSTRY on 4 CONTACT US V A iiSa • ™ w issues and what’s going on,” Stafford explained about the origins of the event. “...We decided to put our meetings to gether.” Stafford has positioned himself on the front lines of manufacturing here local ly, As a Hastings High School graduate and someone who remains active on the education front, he serves as a conduit between both sides. The message is quite clear, too: Man ufacturers are in dire need of talent and high school and college graduates are coming out of school with opportunities immediately in front of them. But does Barry County have the in frastructure needed to prepare the next generation of workers? That’s a central question that has driven Stafford’s work at Barry County Career Connections. While each local school may have an offering of CTE classes, Stafford and his organization’s push is to eventually create a formal career technical center, pointing out that surrounding counties like Kent, Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton and Ionia all have one. “With Barry County having very limit ed CTE programs within the community, and not having a specific career center, we’re kind of behind the eight-ball with all the surrounding counties,” Stafford said. “All our surrounding counties have career centers that are publicly funded and have multi-million-dollar facilities,” DELIVERY ilB E J k Tuesday at Noon (USPS #71830) w»** ,»»»•* e!' ! t . ir I g I I •i/ 7 BANNER mihomepaper.com J 1 1 \ THE HASTINGS Group 141 L\V 7^ Wednesday at Noon /Ki® 4 1 f I >? w*l p . 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Pl ' 'J. . 3 Thursday, January 30, 2025 Sheriff writes letter to president seeking executive order f L I T. .c HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HastingsBanner.com a I « 1 Molly Macleod Editor 'Zt 4 & Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf is ask ing President Trump to issue an executive order that would prevent the use of parts made outside of the United States in election equipment. 1 j In a letter to Trump posted on Leaf s X (formerly Twitter) account last week, the sheriff calls for an executive order that “prevents the use of foreign partici pation in the supply chain ofUS election equipment.” “Not one part or component should be manufactured or used in US election equipment for federal elections,” the letter continues. Leaf wrote that preventing foreign participation in the United States’ fed eral election equipment supply chain is a move that would improve election .A I * h < J * V b I « T r A k V t. /a > I I :i * A f is'l t» 'it ' I% tk . s X. ' h. X’ * M7 % •> 4 > 1 k ' * ? V 1 4 ‘j . A S .t ‘n;/' s > 4 r.J*.'I'JI I k I {h.MA J- r K A' A k' . f’*' ’ZJi ■f 41. r^ ■r Lv 3 1 t k' t & t ! ■ n & >'13 k r <* 1 < 4. K A $ k - I ■u t S i r*" ; J I? k' •1 r. J Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf wrote a letter to President Trump last week urging him to enact an executive order that would prevent election equipment manufacturers from using any parts made in foreign countries. File photo * I • V, •• transparency and increase Americans’ confidence in the election process. “The American People deserve trans parency in US elections, and removing foreign participation is the first step towards establishing confidence that US elections are fair, accurate, and reflect the will of the AMERICAN people,” Leaf wrote. Leaf said while he has not yet heard back from President Trump regarding his request for an executive order, his attorney has ties with the president’s administration. Leaf’s office has led a years-long investigation into election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. He avoided criminal charges in 2023 stemming from an incident in which a voting tabulator was seized from the Irving Township Hall and brought to Oakland County. I « woA •* S V?J Hastings City Council appoints Devroy to Third Ward seat •s -V t llhi u •J <• ’ 'S ■*,o I. '»(i [ hi £|b; V* Cl . tv Molly Macleod I J '^t k 1 Editor •> I •ii qI . •n The Hastings City Council’s seats are full once again after council mem bers voted on Monday to appoint Ann Devroy to the vacant Third Ward seat. 1 I Despite Abby Taylor being elected to the seat in November, she was unable to take office because of a recent residency change, moving outside of the Third Ward. The seat was previously held by Don Bowers. I ( *1 > I I', ■I I' 't g J . J xi S’^K. '• • h.-**C tr. I f ;orf f. - J I I -- tnsV/ w I .213'.'.'.L .Ib.C v* n iV «K « k<; I I >1 '>■ x»’ A '.'J 4 .p 1^', 1 f < * I 11 *:> 11 i t s 1 4 • . ) .^'*V 4' r: I fj i I t I C r •u r ) J ' I f r > il &» w 1 j I I I A* ) I > z o 1 I I to s 4I V.s ;*■ IJ* I ' J J r 1 b a 4 J 1 ,>1 r" I II 1 > I r^r I I ruii;:i/iT ' *•*•»**“•* I r • ♦ Kto • IwI Ti" \ to I I I I AA> I ww I I i Ann Devroy will join the Hastings City Council next month as a Third Ward trustee, filling the council's empty seat. Photo by Molly Macleod 4 IlWtwnv- 1 . -Mnasb i 4 r K. tf 1^ * ‘i---- .1 jnc^ g I f r J I r I •i 1 to' A' F' -ri*' ■ J 1 'sA''” I |»U w* I r L’C < i! < 'J f fI 1 ! ■J - - 1 iB*- ' w *5- ’ JI !S li Iw I, 5 I » I z* * * r 'i^ A* y fr 'if. 1 r • i I y I J 4 0 ii f jCM'/ I iXi adl >e^< i .•3 t V,• 1)97014 (B * ER j f * fj l^'4 I Charles Hertzler vied for the open Third Ward council seat this week. He ran for the seat in November, losing to Abby Taylor. Taylor moved out of the district before assuming office, creating a vacancy in the seat at the start of this year. Photo by Molly u •T I ' cmjaa » fl ' r \ I r j! ’ V in * I m* L I |z’ “ ■ I , r I > t FT ’ Iw 01' / Z ; I ,1 bl If ' / .< i ■ Macleod I complain about conditions if you aren’t willing to get in there and fight for them and work on it yourself,” said Devroy. “So that’s what I’m trying to do give back to my community.” Being thoughtful and informed when making decisions on the council is par amount, said Devroy. “I think the biggest responsibilitytos to be thoughtful about the concerns put before me, to weigh out pros and cons about those specific concerns and make fair decisions. And to stay on top of the material presented in the packets for each meeting,” Devroy said. Maintaining and improving public safety and the umbrella surrounding it are Devroy’s top priorities as a council member, she said. “It’s almost like an umbrella, because I think public safety is probably one of the top priorities. Going through everything and all of the departments, I think public safety includes the roads, the sidewalks, the water, the fire department, the police department — it’s a pretty big umbrella over public safety,” she said. Devroy said important qualities for a council member are being informed, being fair and being a good listener. Hertzler retired from a long career in manufacturing, where managed mainte nance departments and received multi ple certifications. He said he learned a little bit of everything in his time in the workforce, managing budgets and being involved with business decisions as a part of his managerial duties. H Hertzler’s motivations for joining the council were similar to that of Devroy’s I *a I I [ J / lite I * W VIEW r $ 1* *' •. z * tl ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ » A r I 4 7* f ../- ? I 4 J % y' w* The County Press Lapeer Area View Genesee County View Huron County View Sanilac County News Your Buyer's Guide 'I ,1 / . JI >1 •T * I / a V qr. '* I r t 1 M Tj 810-664-0811 nnihomepaper.com "115 * 7 1521 Imlay City Rd. Lapeer, Ml 48446 f 4 • r• > I r,I r'I r I — a desire to be more involved in the city’s decision-making and giving back to community. “I want to know the inner workings of this city council... I want to do this to see if I can do anything to help make this city, and the people of this city, (have) a better life andabetter city,” Hertzler said. Financial responsibility is important to the duties of a council member, Hertzler said. “Also, (it is the council member’s responsibility) to offer a good service to the citizens of the city, whether it’s safety or whatever it takes to keep the city running and functioning... You have to be open-minded, but you have to be intelligent and smart about it,” said Hertzler. “That’s where I think I have the capabilities of coming in and learning this stuff and do it and make a difference. I did it in all my jobs all my life.” Council members ranked their choices t Group ■ Jeffersonian ■ Tri-County Times ■ Daily News ■ Tri-Counly Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orion Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer’s Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder for the Third Ward appointee on a paper ballot, read by Hastings City Clerk/ Treasurer Linda Perin. Devroy received six votes from council members Jacquie McLean, John Resseguie, Jordan Brehm, Terry Stenzelbarton, Bill Nesbitt and Mayor Dave Tossava. Hertzler received two from Jon Rocha and Norm Barlow. The council voted unanimously to appoint Devroy at the regular meeting following the interview workshop on Monday. According to the city charter, the council had 45 days from the start of the new term to appoint a qualified person to the office or call for a special election. That appointee, Devroy, will serve on the seat until the next general election in 2026. Should she wish to complete the full term, Devroy must be elected at that general election. Devroy said on Monday that she plans to run for the spot in 2026. I j»Inofiu^>2j o(ii> J » » J* .■ j w 4 V ; I' A t I. A Financial • 1 4 7- - Taylor beat fellow challenger Charles Hertzler for the seat in November. Hertzler threw his hat in the ring for the open seat, along with Devroy, on Monday. The two candidates, Hertzler and Devroy, answered an identical set of 11 questions from council members. The questions were selected to reveal each candidate’s background, motivation for serving, leadership style, dedication to the position and more. Devroy, a lifelong Hastings resident, is a retired special education teacher. Before starting her teaching career at Caledonia Community Schools, Devroy was a respiratory therapist for 20 years. She has been involved with several boards and commissions throughout the area, including the Thomapple Arts Council. She has also served as an elec tion inspector. Devroy said she was inspired to try for the council position as a way of giving back to her community. <ye^l^y^^^-prpud 'afjthg comfqts and'1 Kaye family that s herfe,^grafi^ids ^wing up here, arid I’ve always beli^jd that you can’t A < • V I' •l too '•■X •f hi 4 •A r I > % s FOCUS 11‘it ' R J Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 0 Member SIPC 4S t. V, < I« J I t. > 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 When is a good time for Roth conversion? In life, you often get second chances — and the same is true with in vesting. To illustrate: You might not have been able to contribute to a Roth IRA during your working years due to your income level, but you may get that opportunity as you near retirement, or even when you are retired — through a Roth conversion. Why is a Roth IRA de sirable for some people? Here are the key benefits; • Tax-free withdrawals — You put in after-tax dollars to a Roth IRA, so you can withdraw your contributions at any time, free of taxes and penal ties. And if you’ve had your account for at least five years and you’re at least 59/2, you can also withdraw your eaniings free of taxes. • No RMDs — With a traditional IRA, you’ll have to start taking with drawals — called required minimum distributions, or RMDs - when you turn 73, or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later. But there’s no RMD require ment with a Roth IRA — you can essentially leave the money intact as long as you like. • Tax-free legacy for your heirs — When your heirs inherit your Roth IRA, they can withdraw the contributions without paying taxes or penalties. and if the account has ing, the lower your in been open at least five come in a given year, the years, they can also with more favorable it is for draw earnings tax free. you to convert to a Roth But even if you were IRA. So, for example, if aware of these advantag- you have already retired, es, you might not have but have not started colbeen able to invest in a lecting RMDs, your in Roth IRA for much of come may be down. your life. For one thing, Timing also comes you might have earned too into play with the finanmuch money a Roth cial markets. When the IRA, unlike a traditional market is going through IRA, has income limits. a decline, and the value Also, a Roth IRA has only of your traditional IRA been around since 1998, drops, you could conso, in the previous years, vert the same number of you were limited to a tra shares of the underlying ditional IRA. investments and receive As you approach retire- a lower tax bill or convert ment, though, you might more shares of these instart thinking of just how vestments for what would much you’d like to benefit have been the same tax from a Roth IRA. bill. And you can do so Finally, you could low by converting your tra er your tax bill in any giv ditional IRA to a Roth. en year by stretching out While this sounds simple, your Roth®IRA conver there’s a major caveat: sions over several vears, taxes. You’ll be taxed on rather than doing it all at the amount in pre-tax dol once. lars you contributed to a You’ll want to consult traditional IRA and then with your tax advisor be converted to a Roth IRA. fore embarking on this (Ifyou have both pre-and conversion — but if it’s after-tax dollars in your appropriate for your situtraditional IRA, the tax ation, you could find that able amount is based on owning a Roth IRA can the percentage of pre-tax benefit you and your famdollars.) ily for years to come. If you have large This article was yvritamounts in a traditional ten by Edward Jones for IRA, the tax bill on con use by your local Edward version can be significant. Jones Financial Advisor. The key to potentially Edward Jones, Member lowering this tax bill is SIPC timing. Generally speak- <* { I 1 'A Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC ? Financial Advisor p 1 i �1 t s h 01/ f Thursday, January 30, 2025 4 I ! I f 5 1 BANNEP www.HastingsBanner.com in I i 4 Barry County citizens turn out to remember MLK Jr. i I r lf»I f, I I I i ’J I .e < t r*:! *•# z »? ' -.4^ I r * K >t n • ■b 9 ‘ ** er I > tirn bfi tHi" • ' MH • 't 4 r r ( 7 TH H l Ito » r f p f f* M > \ r < w ■ Vj 1 T A ; 5 •H'-y -Til M A group of about 20 Barry County citizens and other supporters banded together to hold a march honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and non violent activism on Saturday, Jan. 25, in Hastings. Photo provided would be a great educational event about the nation’s history and another positive for Hastings and Barry County.” According to organizers, those who participated in the march were asked what motivated them to take part in the event, especially when they could have been keeping warm and comfortable indoors. One marcher reportedly answered Barry County residents need to recognize social justice issues affect everyone, adding the civil rights movement may have started decades ago but is still meaningfill today. Another hoped that the march would help those who feel powerless or at-risk realize they are not alone and have support in the community. And, a third participant stated that King was an inspiration to them, willing to speak truth to power. MLK began his civil rights work in 1955 and was active in it until his assassination in 1968 at the age of 39. One of his most famous speeches was “I Have a Dream,” which was delivered to a quarter of a m i 11 ion protesters gathered at the National Mall in Washington D.C. ifV t ft t <« I - * I-.'. % * « I I I Molly Macleod Editor Some rural Barry County residents will soon see faster, more reliable in ternet after the Biden Administration announced late last month it awarded $5,076,932 to the Barry County Ser vices Company for expanding and deploying a fiber-to-premises net work to provide high-speed internet. The award is part of the ReConnect Program, The money, split equally into $2.5 million chunks - one half a grant, the other half a loan - will be used to ex pand high-speed fiber internet access to 685 people, three businesses and 23 farms, said Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance President/CEO Jennifer Heinzman. Though it won’t connect every citizen in Barry County, the money makes a significant dent in the county’s goal to connect every resident with high speed internet. Heinzman said the chamber has been applying for rural connectivity grants left and right since 2020. “We’ve been working on this for years, and then we got to the point r H I 4 M>’ 4 1 > torii Vj « «S 1 * J 11 n >•. T . /'f « **• < -to -»■ oc« » r M r r 4 0 ’ J ■^r - J .« 4 lifi ’ to V 9 I' J Manufacturers AssocWon •l < 1 f ^i.-s ( * '«. I jj >bU I X.^c« J IIB . M* ’•‘I H4^z> wm ftetoam bk H thin SQ.empbyees v/. > f ») ,.T k* VTiN4to*< I*. • AfKibtitiy of wmpanieitortMng logelher to network, * 4. 1^22* * * to. share *deai, and f«’ef portnersWps to overcome • -1. .. r temmon challeng« X *« 'to ’ > I ft «« 1 I r V Auodartcw I 4 I ' 4 Q .r < ‘ ■ Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Elsworth’s last day with Barry County is tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31. He leaves the county after 18 years for a new job in Kalamazoo County. File photo ■ < ' f' .-. *"Fr •iiKsr ; PROSECUTOR * I I Continued from Page 1 B 1 Laura Preuss of the Michigan Manufacturers Association speaks at the Bradford White iTEC center last week in front of a group of local manufacturers and educational administrators. INDUSTRY Continued from Page 2 Stafford dipped a toe in the water when he established The HUB of Bar ry County, which provided hands-on training for students for about a year. But, he knew that even his 8,000 square foot facility fell short of what the coun ty needed to make a legitimate push to I 4 4 t ^r / V J ■ 0 >9 I X .ry t « 9 j*5‘ » f) ■’i 1 pp •J i in 1963. Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983 when President Ronald Reagan signed it into law. It is observed on the third Monday in January each year. — DM I /*' I t * f •*v . •- .r ;rfp 9' 11 J » I i 1 f J f t 9 i cr bifaj n r • * 1 J I4 t ,t r 1 I I -J** iV V <9* «4 . Il s J y 9» I t J’’* - where it was like, ‘How can we fill in this gap, this gap.’ Everything’s just been piecemeal. Any piece that can be filled is just really good news,” said Heinzman. She added funding from the Broad band, Equity, Access, and Deploy ment Program (BEAD), once it comes through, will help fill in the rest of the gaps in connectivity throughout the county. Major strides have already been made to increase the county’s connec tivity, Heinzman said. “We’ve already seen quite a bit. Algonquin Lake was connected last year, and Thomapple Township got a chunk connected last year. There are already big chunks that are already moving, but we’re just " continuously trying to fill the gaps.” “We’re hoping the BEAD funding and all ofthis stuff will be in the works by the end of 2026,” she said. Heinzman said she is looking for ward to seeing the gaps in connectivity filled around the county. “It’s really, really exciting and something we’ve been working on for years,” said Heinzman. “So, glad to see some movement.” £ r L_ [iT ■•' V Z ! i •I r- x>n. 14 i* I •• I i I V I I r; ’I', to- 4 — v« •* r*»'* 1 1 • •T 'I . V J 1 ilL«< «• , »-«a Cx i f I T>.| ir^ » * I t r s I J 1 w** Ji k>. I'i -t » f 11 1 r * ■ifc’k-i t Vf A r •"to Knn- I X ^4^ M 1^ ' r 1 .e^ai^ rfl^U .7I VNKlS k i t f4 IbK. -Zi—4' w * .^68^''''u i • J bR • I ’ T^hrr-n '' «» » •- M.* RWW^ ■ 94 ■’ ■ I ?5h07^ tri'pL I kinds of things that aren’t always in the public eye. So a lot of things i happen behind closed doors that i you guys have to figure out. We know with Julie’s leadership and your leadership in that office, that our reputation in this county has been outstanding, so we will certainly miss you with alt your contributions and expertise in that field.” Barry County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Dave Hatfield said he received several calls from attomevs to he knew last weekend lamenting the county’s I* loss of Elsworth. “i had three criminal attorneys that 1 greatly respect call me last week and said, ‘Do you know what you’re losing?’ And 1 really didn’t ' know what we were losing — but they quickly educated me.” Hatfield said the calls he received demonstrate the respect Elsworth earned amongst his peers. “It tells me a lot when people that are sitting across the aisle from you call and want to commend you on the work that you’ve done and the relationships that they’ve had with you,” Hatfield said. Elsworth thanked Nakfoor Pratt and others for their kind words on Tuesday. “Thank you very much. Thank you, Julie, everybody, 1 appreciate it. I’m going to miss my boss, I’m going to miss working for Barry County, I’m going to miss the law enforcement in Barry County,” said Elsworth. “...Thank you for giving me the privilege of working here for 18 years. It’s been an honor, and I will miss everybody. to f I I i him ,h 4 • I ’ rnss c Ufl I e ': TG /lUdl I k 4 ^IJ J I- ■^XVINte w adequately train a whole new wave of skilled workers. By looping in administrators from all the school districts that touch Barry County, and bringing industry to the table, Stafford that what might appear like a lofty goal could be a reality in the county’s future. “As far as optimism, it’s there,” Staf. ford said. defense attorney and he was a pros ecutor,” Nakfoor Pratt said. Commissioners praised Elsworth on Tuesday for his contributions to the county over the past two decades. “Chris, we cannot tell you how much we appreciate your 18 years of service to the county,” said County Board of Commissioners Chair Dave Jackson on Tuesday. “I know that we go through all kinds of things, you guys go through all tott: I'fc t I S I j w h 1/ •( nifepgqBri y u d L e 4 > I M u. i i '»cp& X I I I < i. t Ttfi ,5 i ■A I J I. ) h 4( .> X B *^WaM«** I * i . '4 I 4 I.. J 1 i ’ » *1 x4' k I IM Mw ■I •1 V'' 4 r.^ I Haj ’L T ♦I -^■1= ■ li. uiliB 4 •.< X t’ 1 «I * I • I » '^Sk L lain ,'j Rs 0 - rTfiiii'i'fi -I » .1 > •-• W I '.-W / I ’ M s 0 ^M'-' <? 1 J LlS Ui?' :i. l.■v.Hb';' • '. I t M I «• I i 1 f (a t I i I I ' J f• U * b it..' L’< -A .•<1 w « b * t" I 1* ; f I i 'I- 1 'to fc 1 • I TC. -I. • V- ' 44b k2 rK I 3 ’ *1 I I. I « ( A * vu 0 t I I', tor Il s ’S ----------to----------- ’ tit; i€i ^£fie^ '— . ^1 «x L V' i\•ij? ('I»', 1 ,.'(c 1 & ♦ . T I W. "t p ■> V A’. 3$ ^4 f* ii- •l ’+ I ■»»—■• ♦ --Vk k ' s 1 < \ «. ' I ♦ ♦ ♦ '4 i s.. I I i c * X I I I S,s?y4 * to A . k ( I 4 i J. J T 4 I 1 Jfl nJ Cf* 1 1 c £...■,-52.5=2^ «< Oe ..m« wt w^. Fo<dr I | • A vest wet 500.0® < Vr' f J Z- ‘ bC Photo by Molly Macleod ne.,lr2.0«).obcc,.orsemplo»ing - I ***• Frequenters of the Hastings Riverwalk trail may have noticed that the pedestrian bridge spanning the Thornapple River near Thornapple Plaza has been blocked off to walkers. The barricades are temporary as con struction begins on the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts. CopperRock, the proj ect’s developer, plans to build three residential buildings on the property, making up roughly 135 units. Thirty-six units will be one-bedroom apart ments, 91 will be two-bedroom units and eight will be three-bedroom units. The project has been a long time in the making. It is located at the site of the now-burned Royal Coach building, 420 E. Mill St. and 328 E. Mill St. idvOCStcICKV se manufactuiers -1 « r f 4 > V CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES d solely on securing ! I ’ ■ ,f '.J 4 I 3b <■ About the Michigan to' I I i* f ' Ato b I r •z/ I I ihOO 9 , t Biden Administration awards $5 million for Barry County broadband network expansion 0*4 f r u 4 1 > V I I ir< ' ir- ;3 k Marchers took to the sidewalk surrounding the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings around midday on Jan. 25, carrying handmade signs with quotes from Dr, King's civil rights speeches and other inspirational sayings. Photo provided A, ' 4 i vi' z * 1. .*4 < ✓ V 4 1^ 4 ✓ -- PIF I k y I $ IB 7 k 4 f' It ‘ ,s>‘ wO* " b •t • > I VW ? m w iL- k-A '^7 * V —J •r I - i 4 I *4 CM t' -IV’ k.. miMfl "W -»•(( Vt' f -4* •. * J I W“ , 4 .■ ■ .-^4 „ . \. 1 4* n ; i I. N ■f '/r •4, II •Ar.’V"* f •4’ 3U 9 J > « « I V - « 1- I w.. IM 4' 1 DREAMING t < 1/ J KM: *<— I W .AM a •n f. • I ‘.u \ A .’I ■ to. ^4 L'i?’ A I I I » ' *¥ r• « • t I ■to f: » .• *• 4. t- ■r. i i 1 * 1 J ' I f' 4 I ;r* * ‘'=. • p R » •i a• B!MrF± , s 4 1 1 , *; *'*'X e •'.ip: 4 « I I I •l K I I ] Z^; t — • ’^•- w. s.; A| I r A 1 z I, 3 I 1 t h: :4: K 1> • • . J e ' A ;I bl i. < sV’ .r :4t .S r r’ y DID YOU SEE? • ' ! I I A group of about 20 Barry County citizens and other supporters banded together to hold a march honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and non-violent activism on Saturday, Jan. 25, in Hastings. The marchers look to the sidewalk surrounding the Barry County Court house in Hastings around midday, carrying handmade signs with quotes from Dr. King’s civil rights speeches and other inspirational sayings, ac cording to a statement provided by organizers of the event. Christina Bush of Nashville, who coordinated the march, stated she was pleased with the turnout. “I appreciate the guidance 1 re ceived ft-om county and city leader ship as I planned the event,” Bush said. “Unfortunately, the weather pre vented us from gathering on Monday (Jan. 20), MLK Day itself, but I was very pleased with the turnout we had on Saturday, especially since 1 think this may have been the first march in Hastings commemorating Dr. King.” The group reportedly made several stops at the comer of Broadway and State Street, giving motorists and passersby the chance to read their signs. Organizers stated drivers honked and waved in support, with some rolling down their windows and calling out theirthanks for remember ing King’s legacy. “There was such a positive re sponse from the participants and people in town that day that I think it would be great to have this event every year, perhaps bringing in speak ers and musicians,” Bush added. “It J I h I �* ^9 1 ♦ I MM I b www.HastingsElanner.com Uiiv — ■« HHS VUlnterfest activities kick off Sunday f 1^ I ««|T t (a -A.* A *■1*4 TT1 iFV AOJ I b9B f 4 , v? ** 4 St :.. i4iJ3«AC V'nnt i>i, 't b !i u; iBHaj jBL'C'j £ * ’..'Mi® /X fi '.'0^ t -touH 'U . ’Ia»> '' '.H .j iS'tJftU ’ J. < 4p r i. Ii < ■fjt. * I < \ k 9 t 1 V: i 4 fltk \ »< HS. > 1 a -1 i I. ... 1 . .\.TT’.. i ftj . ^bv I I ’■'tit. w ► I J •4 •• ' «lb uTk' IK t '-A, - "»-f L '* G » •>J ■>4^ “•r k < J G' < i / U I » I 1 1 * k * Hastings ?Vrea Sc hools is aiming to kick cabin fever to tl le curb with another installment of Wint erfest, which starts on Sunday, Feb. 2. ‘ Winterfest is prenented by Hastings High School and d< :signed not only to introduce fun activ^ ties to a seemingly endless winter, but« the activities also raise money for a m 'orthy cause inside of the school commi Jnity. Proceeds from thii; year’s event go to benefit the Howell amily. Jason How ell, a teacher at Has] ings High School, unexpectedly lost his wife, Sunshine, in November of 2024, | leaving him as the sole caretaker of her j hree children. The money will go to hes Ip cover the many unexpected costs thail come with such an abrupt transition and tragedy. This year’s events ii iclude a volleyball tournament (Feb. 2), I he First Respond ers vs. Teachers Baskl ;tball Game (Feb. 3), a bake sale (Feb. J) and trivia night, which will be held n om 5:30 to 8:30 'i • J 5 I 1. •K 1,^ Thursday, January 30, 2025 PHE HASTINGS BANNER J CLASSIFIEDS I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 ■ffCM K » ■ 1 ■w TREE SERVICE BUYING ALL HARDWOODS; r A- K Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. t 4 Paying top dollar. Call for pricing I i 32 « L' gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & * A 4-* J and Free Estimates. Will buy sin workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, 4 r * I '?J|» .■!.» J (269)818-7793. F •» < • 4*" *• 1 > T. -AU *< "W < ■ l" 4 bR I 31* L♦ - £ Hastings High School Winterfest activities kick off on Sunday. Pictured here is a past year’s First Responders vs. Teachers Basketball Game. This year, the game is scheduled for Feb. 3. Photo provided p.m. on Feb. 5 at Venue 1230. Sunshine’s favorite color was pink; attendees should plan to dress in pink for Feb. 3’s basketball game. Students will also participate in some in-school activities, such as a pep rally, a class coin drive, and a dance. — Hastings Area School System ( f fl I I I f ( I ’s « » Peters (announces he will not seek reelection in 2026 I tv < t-j48r'«;^^SS ' Molly Macleod Editor -9 I * * I I Michigan Senator (jary Peters an nounced on Tuesday j he will not be seeking reelection in 2( )26. The announcement < :omes as Peters rounds his 10th year s^irving as one of * .'a ‘-TAS'i; r*t It r 4 iJ < JJ J 1 1 % f 'I ‘fp’- i t A f *I I L k 11 hi ' ,'?.A > 3d* 1 I s» n;! d>* A J I ■**»«» 1- ’’t&o- ‘?l ■J,'J t 1 . •» 'i'.’UU « r> •v Al* < •> Vh>U i » r ’ ’ <<b3 I' I i no. >; 4 r'b' ‘ Tf tu..' •J I r I’rfoJM r ' i ‘ivod I i ' iUiV' ‘ s V., * •k ( I UJiiHS. «JOl 1 fill^7 •? ‘ TT^iX » MT* ' ' waft ■1■I i. * <. X lU i * 'ilv' OflL ITT * ► M l.i r >? *M biY I .. I I J T I I * 4R «» I'l Vf ii r. 4^ I I I 1 imndx CN; ' --- I I g » B R •• uM«>» ms:^ 91! BI ' l«llK rr .•W fl r i yilnx-:. I ...-.ft ; r Mark Kolanowski, presit lent & CEO at Highpoint Community B| ink, recently announced the promotion' of Chelsey Foster to executive vice prei sident, chief operating officer. 1 9 3/^ I! ■I ’ i B* > k I I I H1 - - •rr IL I J' 1 ■X' •» / nrr"' officer. He has a bachelor ys degree in business from Alma College, is a grad uate of the Perry School of Banking through the Michigan Banker’s Associ ation, and is currently entering his third year of the Graduate School of Banking program through the University of Wis- 1 TbjV’-ttjV « tv-** 11.J • Mk* I i 3<5 nT’’! jl; , t-pe . niKfdjirZ I I . * h . . . 1 < <K tirrt'' ’ u I'TiJ'- > U L 1 II k ff J,.; , I ••}.. Old) I I I' Lubn ’) consin-Madison. “Since joining HCB two years ago, Chelsey’s leadership, innovative think ing, and strong business development results have been instrumental to our suc cess,” Kolanowski said. “I’m confident he will continue to excel in this new role.” Foster is also involved in numerous community activities, including serving as chairman of the Barry County Eco nomic Development Alliance Advisory Board, vice chairman of the Barry Coun ty Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, vice chairman of the Barry County Land Foster joined HCB in 2023 as senior vice president, business dlevelopment r r 4 ) 5F Foster (receives promotion at HCB II < I I ( Governor Gretchen Whitmer lauded Peters for his service this week. “Senator Gary Peters has been a stead fast champion for Michigan,” Whitmer said. “As a member of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, he has fought tirelessly to create good-pay ing jobs, bring manufacturing back to our state, strengthen our auto industry, lower Michiganders’ health care costs and protect reproductive freedom. “As a veteran of the U.S. Navy Re serve, Senator Peters recognizes the importance of a strong national defense and helped secure Michigan as a defense leader through his advocacy for Michi gan’s Selfridge AirNational Guard Base. “I am deeply grateful to Senator Peters for his service, both as a Michigander and fiiend,” Whitmer said. As Peters prepares to wrap up his de cades-long career in politics, he is look ing forward to riding off into the sunset. “I am leaving Congress, but I am not retiring, I look forward to writing many more chapters when my term ends. I do not know what those chapters will be, but I expect one of them will be me finding endless twisting back roads where I can experience thejoy oftotal freedom riding my Harley Davidson motorcycle on a warm sunny day,” he said. b I I •’’U political career in 1995, representing Michigan’s 14th District in the Mich igan Senate. He served in the state senate until 2002. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Michigan’s 14th and 9th districts from 2009 to 2015. Peters also boasts a long career in the United States Navy Reserve, where he served from 1993 to 2008. He also spent 20 years working in the private sector as a financial advisor. “When I was first elected to Congress and I look forward to the lew ones with both anticipation and excjitement.” Peters assumed longtime Michigan Senator Carl Levin’s seat a fter defeating Terri Lynn Land in 2014. R eters success fully defended his seat agai inst challeng er John James in the 2020 election. Before serving as one q f Michigan’s two senators, Peters began his state I! « Michigan Senator Gary Peters announced this week he will not be seeking reelection when his term expires in 2026. Photo provided I It A* * : ' ‘KJ^: .4* democracy can only rer nain healthy and vibrant when every c itizen takes an active role in strengthe ning their community. There are many i vays people can choose to serve their conj imunity and all are important. The how, and when we serve is different for eve< yone and what we do becomes part of a U'Jiique individual life story having m(iny chapters,” Peters said this week. 'I1 “At this point in my lif e, I have been able to write many diff^^ rent chapters, 'V * - h. A I I I ! r ♦» ( Michigan’s United Stages senators. The Democrat will end his t erm at the end of 2026, having served 12 ’ years as senator. “I have always beliew^d that American r in 2008,1 always knew there would come a time to pass ±e torch to ±e next gener ation of public servants and allow them the opportunity to bring fresh energy and ideas to our nation’s capital. Our founding fathers envisioned members of Congress as citizens serving their country for a few terms and then returning to private life. I agree. After three terms in the House and two terms in the Senate, I believe now is time for me to write a few more paragraphs in my cunent chapter and turn over the reins. I will therefore not seek reelection in 2026,” Peters said. Though Peters announced his inten tions to retire at the end of his term, he says there is still more to do before then. “I have two more years remaining in my current term and there is more work to do. I intend to continue my work on issues important to all Michiganders by working to lower costs, make sure everyone has the opportunity to succeed, feel safe in their community, and protect core American democratic values. “My service in the Congress has been the honor of my life. It has been a hum bling responsibility given to me by the voters ofthe state I love. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to serve, and I believe my work has left our country a better place.” a V' J 1 I lb ' t. Bank Authority, chairman of the Barry Community Foundation Impact Invest ment Committee, a current member and past president of Hastings Rotary Club, and recently joined the Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Community Advisory Board. Highpoint Community Bank was founded in 1886 and currently has offic es in Hastings, Middleville, Nashville, Caledonia, Wayland, Marshall, and a loan production office in Kalamazoo. For more information, visit online at highpointcommunitybank.com. > i; ■p * -L Chelsey Foster I I *• « •tf I > •0* ■j •it ch*- > w •: k *■ 11^ 4 r- 1- ■ r.f. a ? V R / , I •'A • » ■it J1 I ’S ** : YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. iI I You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. I VIEV^T Group Z \\ i Your Community Connection *. •••■** "5 •* I BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN M ,YI ltLO37^ ,r^ kSdftira-? 7 > F-Ti;- ’r; 3 !rr i J3 3VIT.VHL1 ! E* ■ u* rfS- TIWLU^ ASSESSING UNIT Li?* » V cil'hR ' railr, 1 d*r.n I / t b I » 1 ' •A iP\ Hb 3 A I » «> r b ■ / -'/LLf I* ci b»» [TOWNSHIPS ASSYRIA BALTIMORE BARRY CARLTON CASTLETON HASTINGS HOPE IRVING JOHNSTOWN MAPLE GROVE ORANGEVILLE PRAIRIEVILLE RUTLAND THORNAPPLE WOODLAND YANKEE SPRINGS CITIES__________ HASTINGS -U V •3 •? • • 4< 2025 TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION t ai 2 I \j5i { II ;x { 1 I* ■r K Prepared and published in ac cordance with Act 165 of 1971, being Section 211.34a of Michigan General Property Tax Law. x *• A.. ’□1 3‘.’ » t • • t* . * ta 5 <e JIK"k e -Vt F" ’ K rr.o;. f I .> Ir r, * I t p • “T k O-' -r- I k / r a r iL* ■ ■ ar V r ■J. ,''■ Ur I H'. I < .MfOtX ./^xU - rH i* J , i 7 I k —J' A • ii 4 f • I'l » k I f , :l u i b U *1 >« ** «* If p JV I .. AGRICULTURAL Ra'tio Multiplier 47,57 1.05108 49.46 1.01092 47.25 1.05820 47.192 1.04341 47.135 1.04493 44.96 1.11210 47.78 1.04646 48.JL0 1,03950 45.^12 1.10327 48.75 1.02564 44.8'4 1.11508 44.9 5 1.11235 50.23 0.99542 47.16 1.06022 46.25 1.08108 49.59 1.00827 COMMERCIAL Multiplier Ratio 55.51 0.90074 49.37 1.01276 46.31 1.07968 49.70 1.00604 48.51 1.03072 53.61 0.93266 45.18 1.10668 49.63 1.00746 43.25 1.15607 50.09 0.99820 49.11 1.01812 50.05 0.99900 49.17 1.01688 49.97 1.00060 43.06 1.16117 44.51 1.12334 REAL PROPERTY BY CLASSIFICATION INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL Ratio Multiplier Ratio Multiplier 47.31 1.05686 46.64 1.07204 38.48 1.29938 41.92 1.19275 40.22 1.24316 47.51 1.05241 1.00341 44.39 49.83 1.12638 53.40 0.93633 47.37 1.05552 0,93756 45.31 53.33 1.10351 1.01585 43.81 49.22 1.14129 1.01358 45.37 49.33 1.10205 0.99820 45.45 50.09 1,10011 1.16877 48.48 42.78 1.03135 1.29735 45.85 38.54 1.09051 1.24657 44.16 40.11 1.13225 1.05775 45.24 47.27 1.10522 1.04866 45.14 47.68 1.10767 1.11757 48.83 44.74 1.02396 1.00766 45.56 49.62 1.09745 45.47 44.36 43.60 1.09963 1.12714 1.14679 I ,•> f' ^»r llLCM'aiijp-, j *.4 I "y' J*/: .-.g: z I 1M A I I lA Vj I s 7'' !? •’.i* ri •k FD'.itl’ • 1 a N/C N/C: No parcels in classification I 1 /I -.^l!-' UliJ ?IL . 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I Meshia Rose, Equalization Director r 4 ♦ 4 ♦ I I f/ PERSONAL PROPERTY Ratio Multiplier 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000| 50.00 l.OOOOOi i.oooool 50.00 50.00 Multiplier: Equalization factor necessary to equate assessed value to equalized value b -It’ N/C .P'■.« P' I 1.06090 DEVELOPMENTAL Ratio Multiolier N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C Ratio: Average ratio of assessed value Ci|> market value ■"'1.' .1 . ! 1 47.13 TIMBER-CUTOVER Multiolier Ratio N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C I fl k I* January 17, 2025 1.00000 �I I f If- A I 4u I 6 Thursday, January 30, 2025 BANNER 'i V I I » ’4 www.HastingsBanner.com y m o IW !fU OBITUARIES % ■» 1 i r t X V i 9 s VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM t': •' k 11 - J F* 11 .s Gerald Lee Cook Gerald Lee Cook passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Delton, Ml, on January 24, 2025, at I the age of 86. Born on May I 15,1938 to Harold Millard and Marian (Beattie) Cook, in the same close-knit community, Lee's life was a testament to dedication, hard work, and the importance of family. A proud 1956 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, Lee’s commitment to his country was evident through his service in the United States Army Reserves 415th Civil Affairs Battalion. Over his six-year tenure, he achieved the rank of Sergeant, a role he carried out with honor and distinction. T Following his miiita^ service, Lee dedicated himself to his community, I •s' : serving as an Orangeville Township Board Trustee for two years, Treasurer for 28 years, and V Supervisor for two years. His Fw j professional life was marked by a successful career as a Journeyman Millwright with Hackett Construction, from which he retired in 1998. Lee was also a proud member of Millwrights Local #1102 for 32 years, where he was wellrespected by his peers. Lee's heart was always closest to home. On May 15,1964, he married Marian (Carpenter) Calkins in a beautiful ceremony at the Orangeville Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Glen Campbell. Together they raised <1 I / > •4 V -*s • •l to! a loving family, with five children: Mark (Su) Calkins, Mike Calkins, David Cook, Gordon (Lisa) Cook, and Kenny Cook. Lee was also a cherished grandfather to 10 grandchildren: Chris (Chastidy) Calkins, Karl Calkins, Katie Calkins, Adam Calkins, Thad (Jenny) Calkins, Jacob (Kate) Calkins, Lauryn Cook, Sarah Cook, Mary Cook, and the late Wyatt Cook. His joy was further multiplied by six great-grandchildren. Lee’s interests were as diverse as his skills. A talented woodworker and craftsman, he created animals from scrap metal and meticulously restored antique “hit and miss” gas engines. His handson knowledge was generously shared as he helped his sons build their homes and garages. An avid NASCAR fan, Lee even participated in the Petty Driving School at MIS. He cherished attending his grandchildren’s sport s games, reading, and simply enjoying time with his family. Lee’s good sense dif humor and knack for tinkering around the house will be fondly remembered by all w /ho knew him. Lee’s family would 1 ike to give a special thanks to Dr. Jason b adwig. Dr. Joseph Roth, and the caring: staff at Centrica Care Navigators for their c are throughout the years. Lee’s funeral servi ce was conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 2g ,, 2025 at WilliamsGores Funeral Homje. Pastor Jerald Jones officiating. Burial to' ok place in Prairieville Township Cemeter^'. Memorial contribiutions to Wyatt M. Cook Memorial Scholars hip will be appreciated. Please visit www) williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a me mory or leave a condolence messai ge for Lee’s family. .I • iT I Wr Area gardeners can learn the why and how of winter sowing and seed stratifi cation at a garden workshop on Sunday, Feb. 2,2025. Master Gardener Robbin Glass is leading the free workshop, which will run from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees of the class will learn how to sow seeds during the winter and why that skill is still important today. Most native plants, medicinal herbs and sev eral perennials require this treatment. Winter sowing is an easy, hassle-free way to start seeds that require cold moist Stratification that keeps critters from rav aging them. Students will learn which seeds to win ter sow or not and when to winter sow. Glass will perform demonstrations. The workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA Church Community Hall & Grounds at 888 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact Glass at 517-652MM 3056. UirgUt •> I Moolenaar staff avaHaUe to discuss constituent assistance month where constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are experiencing with a federal agency. Moolenaar’s office is offering help to con stituents who need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA and the IRS. Staff members will be available Staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar are host ing meeting times across the district next See MOOLENAAR on 8 i M m H r— _ I * i t Worship Togeth er J 'r I** I •In** i ap; r u*^.. 1 r ( I J I V t I < I W- ft $ Hinniji •r i) 'Ml ) ) « 3- 1 I " •s J I I fiijov .’'fi’El; 231 : S’sv.- rtTnsa,.nlhtaB tJ : I nnr,j sni t,nn HEU- 4 1 jni nr ?' inter । 4^ •• r il CH! ;!,') , / kr’-: I. I lETOa blue- ^rhirue T I .’lYgrpn, / r • • 5 • ij * • .tp faTii 11 H'Mf.n'|r5 •V QiLiLL' 8C ♦ s : ;(nrr^i,U iCGrnitiiv'’ ■' •» '•S'' <nnitLidi"i'!i';o ti J I ’|ii t r I ■ 'non»)n; i' f American Pickers’ filming in Michigan this sp ring The “American Pickers” are returning to Michigan this spring. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel televi sion series throughout the area this March. “American Pickers” is a long-running documentary series that airs on The History Channel, which explores the fascinating world of antique “picking.” The show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they meet characters with interesting stories and fun items. They hope to give historically signifi cant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The show’s team is looking for leads and would love to explore locals’ hidden treasures. Anyone who has a unique item, a story to tell and is ready to sell is invited to reach out to the show. The pickers do not pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums or anything open to the public. Those interested in having their ' ‘ SHRa I OOQ]^^ •l *> * ■J I jLL — Garden workshop discusses winter sowing Feb. 2 I; ***^ Wdom I . r ,1 . W’' J . .1 I, I k B , L ••• 4* If' t »' •> 1 '3',' •> I A Lr f 4« "I J .4» w- 1- I jir* f I ie^ 1 A :i » J r u J' J d**' > 9 '.Uf ** . L- 5 illicit' ’TV 7 i b I I :b •J : < K* f FT d J w I jX ti ”0 Ib c I V I y .to I •>* ."I : i^ J (• 9 .31 t < « ;;s* I** I b A ■531 4 .rtjar r-** laris flM- ¥ «.-3afl' it ihi'' if* 4 > Mi Producers for the television show American Pimkers” will be filming in Michigan this summer. Photo provided -u h II 5, »•/ lit liS' i5 » <€, r:n *** ** pc ir* i*’ A *1*- ■■ ■; I* l-A Stit ‘ - ( 1 s • Jfcb»l*9!a« I I collections featured on the show are asked to subm it a name, phone number, location and de :scription ofthe collection with photos t(i) americanpickers@cineflix.com or b y calling 646-493-2184. Those interes ted can also submit info on Facebook to @GotAPick. MM Il < «■ f I r t I *5 J 4 I r azA i Wt fe ii w ' r FT r s fcitTee-W .' .u - ‘:; i* ...... , — ■■ ’ s n* nUU ^31? 2 •T 't -Ml** • » 1 ( at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COMMUNITY LIFEGATE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. CHURCH "We Exist To Be An 1 I L I HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Is To The World Around Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: RO. Box 8, School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. WOODLAND UNITED HASTINGS METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries; Sundays 6 p.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH (PCA) CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- 8609. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle ST. ROSE OF LIMA Bible Study and 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. a.m. Sunday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on v/orship services is provided by The Hastings Sanner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 11^^ 9 J «• •'.'2’^anii ..4 HotLinelbols&Equipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 -< I 1 f; ; « * ■A ; Thursday, Jan. 30 - January Se ries - Michaela O’Donnell: Life in Flux, 12:30 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches an Os car-nominated 1940 film starring Raymond Massey and Gene Lock hart, 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m.; January Series - Hunter Woodall: They Told me I Couldn’t Walk, so I Decided to Run, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 - Take Your Child to the Library Day (calendar of activ- ities), 9 3.111.-2 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 3 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 ia.m.; Lift Every Voice: Life Stories, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. . y Wednesday, Feb. 5 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6-11 - Friends of HPL Book Sale don ations accepted. More iriformation about these and other eve^nts is available by calling the librar y, 269-945-4263. A A » t w~- 'L w* 54 a. 5i«l 4k * ,k »r; b wt fl I •I ■ •45 lUef k<Jt *c < ,1 * •U.. I u- > 712 •T- r ' LA * bl 5 -X— •^y I Tt;/ * n V » s 1.^ ‘>s I 1 L .i PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS I I - « 1 I I '• Th »* r• 3^ h: I 4 B vX. r ‘'SM ■ ’^jS ^hi * < K f. I to *4 P TA 1 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute org/events/ •A «4l» * << .1. ;> • Fi- — ** I •' to* — nm* J ■z-W ■>"* 'A - -JAN. 31-FEB. 6 f I I -i I 6 1 ’’^2 ’iSL.T-iv w *k. - «- d L '.«r ' IP. 1 Cl' t I Jan. 1-31 — Jan. Storybook Walk: “Bird Count" by Susan Edwards Richmond; illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. Join a mother and daughter as they participate in the Christmas Bird Count. What kinds of birds will they find? After your storybook adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center to pick up your own bird count activity. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Jan. 1-31 — Backyard Bird Walk. What kinds of birds might live in your backyard? Follow the self-guided trail to find out. Afterward, visit the south side of the Visitor Center for a bird count activity and additional information on the Great Backyard Bird Count. This activity is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Feb. 1-28 — Feb. Storybook Walk: “Winter Trees" by Carole Gerber; illustrated by Leslie Evans. A boy and his dog use their senses of sight * •A* < 948-8004 for information. CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- 1 School Youth Group; 6:30 Prayer. Call Church Office Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. (Children Kindergarten-5± p.m. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. I I « .2 wi SCHEDULE' Pastor Tod Shook Telephone I I! Expression Of Who Jesus Hastings. >T.«- ««n e •• HASTINGS FREE ’'4 < .h I and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow-covered forest. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided cm the Black Walnut Trail. Feb-1-28 — A Frosty Mystery Game. Solve the mystery! Follow clues on each sign to solve the mystery of who stole the Institute’s rose hips. Saturday, Feb. 1 — Barry County Water (juality Monitoring Program inform^;ional session, 1-2 p.m. Thursolay, Feb. 6 — Nature Playdates in the Play Space, 10-11 a.m. February theme: Snow Science. Every season is outdoor season! Bring your little ones to explore nature through free play, activities, books and more. This progrann is designed for children and their acJcompanying caregivers. Please plan tolattend and be engaged with your child for this program. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. . . *^. irro? N I i J -illk; J 11 < f I "*• J I •• • J -IT ... "t - v» to 4.^ W-M I / s — 'M I • I *x k I 1 A f J t 14 » L -to i ■? ‘ A\ w. I rsvT * VX IF I I *» J riL t ■n-. I ■I 5. V H I A r 1 I i x * h T. « I 'k ’ •j * >' t* f’ \ I I i_:■ t I .*«» * I 1 I S, .1 '’tii • ft I 1 X- si . • •I ‘ V**f b' to « * • 1 'r I I T'l’ K 1 I s I J > X L »• f'->. “9i! . t to k f 'V A 1 'll t - k 3» I. ■ » .*1 1 . 13. 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When you con sider that this short period produced two world wars, a worldwide 10-year depression and communications unheard of when I was bom, perhaps no other 45-year period in history has seen so much change.” Chapter 1: 1910-1930 “The August sun had made the sidewalk very hot, but going barefoot for two months had toughened my feet. My main concern was not to step on the cracks between concrete slabs. ‘Step on a crack and you’ll break your grandmo±er’s back,’ the girl next door had told me. Since she was in the ninth grade and I was only 4 years old, I believed anything she said. “I made my way past the apple tree and the job on the sidewalk at Brandstedders, across the ‘hi^ place’ and turned the comer at Heltsels. From here, I could walk under the maple trees to the C.K.&S. railroad tracks and depot. Across the tracks, it was only a few steps to the big box elder tree at the comer of the lot upon which my father’s drug store stood. “As I came to the dmg store, the walk became wood en boards. The store was on a slight rise and the walk inclined, then it widened out in front of the old frame building. Then it dropped gently and narrowed again. “The boardwalk continued to the post office on Delton’s main comer. The whole business district con sisted of one block of stores served by boardwalks. “I entered the drug store and, seeing that my father was busy, made my way back to the open wooden stairway that went up to the wallpaper room. I sat on the steps and watched my father, whom I called ‘Papa,’ (who) was talking to a farmer whose horses and wagon were hitched outside. “The farmer said, ‘Ellis, I see that they are at it in Europe again.’ This was the beginning of the First World War in August 1914. These words are the first clear memory of my life that I can recall with certainty as to place and time. “Our house, built in 1910, in the year I was bom, was the newest and one of the nicest in Delton, a hamlet of less than 200 people. We had a coal-fired hot water frimace with radiators in each room. The large living room, with fireplace, stretched across the front of the house. The feeling of spaciousness was enhanced by the absence of a wall between the living room and din ing room. Both rooms had varnished hardwood floors. There was a swinging door between the dining room and kitchen. The woodfired kitchen stove had a warm ing oven, baking oven and a hot water reservoir. The sink and cistern pump were on the south wall. “The door to the cellar was on the north wall between the doors to the dining room and Papa’s and Mama’s bedroom. Between the cellar door and the dining room door was a shelf that held a granite water pail and dipper. “On the wall above the water pail was our telephone, , an oak box containing two batteries and a magnet that was activated by a crank on the side. The mouthpiece protruded from the front. Our phone was on a party line with the dmg store. “If we wanted to call the dmg store, we made two short rings with the crank on the side. If we wanted to place a call, other than to the store, we cranked once. When the girl at the central office answered, we gave her the name of the party we were calling. There were no telephone numbers. “I still miss the personal service the central girls gave us. If we were calling Mrs. Jones, the operator might ; say, ‘The Joneses are in Kalamazoo, visiting relatives, they won’t be home until tomorrow afternoon.’ “Papa and Mama’s bedroom opened off both the kitchen and the living room. The upper floor, with its four bedrooms and one unfinished room we called the attic, was reached by a stairway from the dining room. “Off the kitchen was a screened porch. The screens were replaced by storm windows in the winter. The back steps from the porch led to the path through the grape arbor to the outhouse. “In the summer, the outhouse was a torrid, smelly place. In winter, when it might be 10 below zero, you sat on your hands so your bare bottom wouldn’t freeze to the seat. Our toilet paper was sheets from a Butler Brothers Catalog or a newspaper. “Just outside the porch was our well. All water for cooking, drinking and for the chickens and cows was pumped by hand. In winter, pumping without gloves could result in the hands freezing to the pump handle. “On Saturday nights, we all bathed. Water was pumped from the cistern, heated on the wood stove and a No. 3 round galvanized tub was set on the kitch en floor. We sat in the tub and washed in about three or four inches of hot water. “Sunday mornings, my three brothers and I went to Sunday School. In the churchyard, there was a shed for the rigs and horses. People from town all walked to church, but people from the country came in wagons and carriages in the summer and sleighs and cutters in the winter. “In those years, there were few snowmobiles, and most of these were on blocks in ±e winter. The cars had to be cranked by hand to start. Those early cars had no batteries and no starters. The tail light was a I? » 9 w •T^D^ir L 'r. 6 fi. «< t era ri * t: % .* •4 T k 5 I f V J e <w. > » »■ .*. *<* r L 4 «rxj ' 1 t: K fl * '< * 9 * t ?=?■ » f‘ i ** 1**. A .1 The Faulkner Family in 1918; (back row, from left) Harriett Faulkner, mother of Ellis S. Faulkner; Grace Faulkner, wife of Ellis Faulkner; his sisters, Bessie and Goldie; (center row, in uniform) Ellis S. Faulkner and son Paul; (front row) Arnold, Robert and Earl, sons of Ellis and Grace kerosene lamp. The front lights were sometimes car bide, although I believe a few at this time had dim electric headlights that ran off the magneto. The car bide lamps were on each side of the windshield. “Gasoline was sold at ±e grocery store. The gaso line was pumped by hand from a storage tank into a glass tank five or six feet above the ground. The gal lons were marked on the glass. When the grocer had pumped ±e desired amount of gasoline into ±e glass, he drained it through the hose into the car. “The car’s choke wire stuck out front so you could choke while you cranked. Sometimes the engine would ‘kick,’ causing the crank to spin backward. Broken arms as a result of this were not uncommon. “The gas and spark were regulated by levers on the steering wheel. Three pedals on the floor controlled ±e car. One was the brake, one was low gear when pushed in, high gear when let out and neutral halfway in. The other was pushed in for reverse. ‘Most homes in Delton before the 1920s were light ed with kerosene lamps, but our house had gasoline lamps. There was a gasoline tank in the basement, which Papa kept pressurized with a pump that looked like a bicycle pump. The lights were connected to the tank with small copper tubing. The light fixtures were on ±e ceiling wi± two chains hanging from the valve, one to turn on the gasoline and one to turn it off. “The lamp was equipped wi± a fragile mantle. To light it, a torch was dipped in alcohol and lighted, ±en hung under ±e mantle. If one carelessly let the torch hit ±e mantle, the mantle disintegrated. Anyone famil iar with a Coleman lantern will understand. On Monday, my mother did the washing for six people. With dad working and the boys at school or too young to help, she had to pump and heat the water. A wringer was set up in the middle of the kitchen. On each side of the wringer was a place for round galvanized tubs, the ones ±at served as bathtubs on Saturday night. One tub held hot suds and a galvanized washboard, the other clear hot water. After scrubbing the clothes on the board, Mother cranked them through the wringer into the rinse sub. Then, the wash tub had to be emptied into the sink and the rinsed clothes cranked back through the wringer, then carried outside and pinned to the clo±esline. “Imagine, if you can, a typical winter Monday. Mother had to wash six pairs of heavy long underwear, heavy flannel sheets from all the beds, pillowcases, our long black stockings, shirts, dresses, tablecloths, dish towels, bath towels, etc. They had to be hung outdoors in freezing weather and when frozen dry, brought back in. Besides this, she got three meals for six people on a wood range. On Tuesday, the laundry had to be ironed with flat irons on the wood range. “Mother baked all our bread, cakes and pies, and canned all our fruit and vegetables. We didn’t buy any baked goods or canned goods. Most of the time, we had our own eggs, chickens and milk. “When the cow was dry, we did get milk from the milkman. He came after dark carrying a can of milk in one hand and a lantern in the other. Over the spout of the milk can was a quart measure. Mother would put out a granite pan with a plate over it. On the plate, she would place an 8-cent ticket for each quart of milk that she wanted. “I know the milkman carried his lantern in his left hand because many a time, lying in bed, I could look out the window and see the giant shadow of his legs on the house next door as he came up the walk to our back porch. The swinging lantern made the shadowy legs walk back and forth across the neighbor’s house. They reached from the basement to the roof. “My father’s sister. Aunt Bessie, was a registered pharmacist, but none of us thought it strange for a woman to have a career. She had never heard of the women’s rights movement and didn’t know that she was oppressed. She lived with Grandma and Grandpa Faulkner in Delton. “I have only a vague memory of Grandpa Herbert Earl Faulkner, as he died when I was 5 or 6. He had spent most of his life working in a furniture factory in Lowell for $1 a day. He coughed a lot and Mama said he had consumption. I presume it was from inhaling wood dust for all those years. “Grandma was bom Harriet Gibson in Lowell March u 28, 1858. When my father, Ellis Earl Faulkner was bom Oct. 2, 1877, ±ey lived in a small house on the outskirts of Lowell. They supplemented my grandfather’s meager wages by raising a garden, chickens and pigs. “My grandmother used to tell about bears raiding the pig pen while my grandfa±er was at work. She would pick up a club and drive the bears back into the woods. She was a large woman with spirit and determination. “I presume her schooling was meager by today’s standards, but she spoke and wrote better than many of today’s college graduates. She set high standards for her children, Ellis, Goldie and Bessie. Her children carried these standards with them all their lives. “My grandmother may have been the inspiration for the Faulkner code of honor: A Faulkner’s word is his bond. A Faulkner never lies, cheats or steals. I hope this proud tradition, nurtured in the modest cabin in ±e woods near Lowell, and exemplified by father’s and mother’s lives will be the common bond between their descendants for all the generations to come. “My mother was bom Anna Grace Matter in Grand Rapids Oct. 23, 1874. Her childhood circumstances were in sharp contrast to my facer’s. Her father was a wealthy furniture manufacturer by the name of Elias Matter. Her mother was Anna Toot, daughter of Adam Toot, who settled in Irving, Mich., in the 1850s. “John Toot of New York has written an interesting history of the Toot family. Pictures still exist of the Elias Matter home at 112 Fountain St. built in 1871. It was one of Grand Rapids’ finest homes. “The Matters had servants, horses, carriages, and were patrons of the opera. They spent their summers on ±e shores of Lake Michigan in Petoskey. But the panic of 1893 drove ±e Nelson Matter Company into bankruptcy. They had nearly completed a large order from ±e English royal family for one of their palaces when it was canceled. “My mother was 19. She became a school teacher in Saginaw and later in Middleville. It was here that she met and fell in love with an assistant pharmacist at the Armstrong Drug Store. They married in Aug. 1899 and moved to Hastings. “In June 1900, my brother Paul was bom. In 1903 with the backing of his boss, my father bought the drug store in Delton. For several years, they lived upstairs over the drug store. It is a tribute to my mother that she was able to happily adjust the gas lights, the paved streets, the theater and other luxuries she had known in Grand Rapids, to the culturally deprived frontier-type hamlet of Delton with its dirt streets and rough people. “The only commercial entertainment in Delton from 1900 to the 1920s was the Hunt Stock Company, a traveling tent show that played in Delton four days a year. “Oh, there was a Whist Club and sandlot baseball. My father loved baseball and pitched for the Delton team. The Delton team played Hickory Comers, Prairieville, Dowling and other nearby towns, all of which were smaller than Delton. “When 1 was 5,1 started in the first grade at the Delton School. The school had 10 grades in two rooms. The ‘little room' housed the first five grades and was taught by a girl who had just graduated from a one-year course at County Normal School in Hastings. The sixth through the 1 Ofti grades were taught by a man in the ‘big room.’ Those who continued school after the 10th grade rode the C.K.&S. to Hastings and back each school day. This old steam train was their school bus. “No one who ever rode the C.K.&S. will ever for‘ get that quaint train or the amiable conductor, Charlie McCall. He coped with his sometimes-boisterous teen age passengers with just the right mixture of firmness and understanding. “After school, we had a few chores to do, such as feeding and watering the chickens, gathering the eggs or maybe taking our turn churning butter from rich Jersey cream from ‘Carrie,’ our cow. Paul, being the oldest, got the milking job. Sometimes we had to split kindling. Most of the merchandise for the dmg store came in wooden boxes. From time to time. Dad would dump a load of boxes in the backyard. We broke them into stove-sized pieces with an axe. We also had a neat pile of seasoned stove wood back of the house.” To be continued... I i I I I I ' r I I R . I' •»>»* ♦ ♦ ) J flA I �1 J 4 J: 4 * / I i 8 ■ Thursday, January 30, 2025 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 8,2025 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hall. Hawthorne. Greenfield. Watson. Bellmore. James. Mayack Absent: None Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to appoint Board of Review members. Carl Lickley, Marty Hawthorne. Les Raymond and Andy Thomas Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to not add a prayer to monthly agenda Roll Call Vote - 2-5. motion fails Motion to take a moment of silence before the pledge Roll Call Vote - 5-2. motion passes Motion to accept Ordinance #2025-196 Roll Call Vote - All ayes. Motion passes Adjournment 7:43 pm H H THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1pm, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The foreclosure sale is pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by ANDREA MICHELLE JONES, Mortgagor, to First which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $379,296.17. including interest at 7.125% per annum. Said Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darren Fisher, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation dba goodmortgage, com, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2020 and recorded March 3, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-002153 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar LLC, Mortgage by assignment There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty- premises are situated in Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 35, TIN, R9W, except for the East 824.18 feet thereof, c/k/a 15145 Mann Rd, Hickory Corners, Ml 49060. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale, unless the premises are determined to be abandoned mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the the redemption period shall be one month, or until the time to provide the notice required A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, T2N. R7W. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, THE SURVEYED BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting applications for a full time Legal Secretary. The position requires computer and internet skills, writing and grammar skills, an ability to meet deadlines, and good inter personal skills. This position is the primary assistant for the Family Court/Juvenile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. The salary range is $37,427.73 - $44,711.89 and includes additional benefits. A job description is available at www.barrycounty.orQ. For more information or to email your cover letter and resume, you may contact the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, at 269-945-1297 ipratt®barrycounty. org, or nmitchell@barrycounty.org. You may also send a cover letter and resume to: Julie Nakfoor-Pratt, Prosecutor, Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, 206 West Court street, Hastings, Ml 49058. ' i •ntrr 3 ' 1 J 1 > t i : fR ■ <' ‘.a? « I I 'J f I ;jr I foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged .Vil! I i k 'i 1 CO 1 ;ov [' : r 1 “C r: . I r J c } < > H • . ~ n! 600.3212, that the following mortgage will or t Deadline for applying: Open until filled. e - -<3 I..' •! S' s v" □3 to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held premises, or some part of them, at a public responsible to the person who buys the auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, cashier’s check at the place of holding the or to the mortgage holder, for damaging circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly the property during the redemption period. at 1:00 PM on 2/20/2025. The amount due BARRY COUNTY Attention homeowner: if you are a military on the mortgage may be greater on the .Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement, Notice is service member on active duty, if your period day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at i 4 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - rJ? J 4 days ago, or if you have been ordered to purchaser to free and clear ownership of the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of active duty, please contact the attorney for property. A potential purchaser is encouraged the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, - the party foreclosing the mortgage at the to contact the county register of deeds office at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for telephone number stated in this notice. or a title insurance company, either of which cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Dated: January 16, 2025 may charge a fee for this information. Names of Mortgagor(s): Jerry L. Plank Hi. Original circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly al Attorneys for Mortgagee mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as'nominee on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sate. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not 3233 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, Ml 48072 for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Date of mortgage: (248) 236-1765 6/4/2019. Mortgage recorded on 6/14/2019 automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is (01-16X02-06) as Document No. 2019-005699. Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Guaranteed Rate. Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: $105,658.25 Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, COUNTY OF BARRY. AND encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fete for this information. MORTGAGE; •f Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for PARCEL 2: PART OF LOTS 5 AND 6. BLOCK be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by FREEPORT, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight and 35/100 Dollars ($117,988.35) Mortgaged premises: = advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE Situated in Barry County, and described as: the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6, BLOCK Parcel 1: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT AS LAID OUT CORNER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part AND REPLATTED BY SAMUEL ROUSH’S RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2014, and 2014-009218, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 08,2023 and 66.28 FEET, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 6, TO A POINT 75.0 FEET EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY ROAD LINE OF CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES. BETWEEN THE DESCRIBED I LINE OF SAID ALLEY AND THE NORTH LINE THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL ON NORTH SIDE OF THE DESCRIBED PARCEL PARCEL OF SAID LOT 5, 66.18 FEET. TO THE WEST 2: LINE OF LOT 5. BLOCK 10; THENCE SOUTH CORNER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES COMMENCING AT THE a* TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy- FEET, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID ROAD, WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. A J 1 per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly 21; THENCE Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described known as 106 Cherry St, Freeport. Ml 49325. as: That part of Blocks 30 and 31, Eastern Addition to The redemption period will be 6 months from the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the the date of such sale, unless the property is SECTION LINE 135 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. 40 MINUTES WEST 126.50 FEET TO SAID WEST THENCE S89W15”W PARALLEL WITH Southeast Corner of Lot 6, Block 31, Eastern Addition: If the property is determined abandoned under SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 0 THE SOUTH Thence North 4 Rods; Thence West to the East Boundary of Hanover Street; Thence Southerly along MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period will be MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 135 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO the East Boundary of Hanover Street to the intersection after the statutory notice, whichever is later. If INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND of Hanover Street and South Street; Thence East to the property is determined abandoned under EGRESS ON SAID CHANNEL FROM THE ABOVE WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 400.00 FEET the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 1025 S MCL 600.3241, the redemption period will DESCRIBED TO THE SAID EAST LINE; THENCE S HANOVER ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property be 1 month from the date of such sale. If the Commonly known as 2021 E Bristol Rd, Dowling. 00°1T15”E ALONG SAID EAST LINE 66.00 is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption property is presumed to be used for agricultural FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless purposes pursuant to MCL 600.3240(16), the redemption period is 1 year from the date of such sale. The redemption period may be Ml 49050 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned PARCEL TO BRISTOL ) i I ^-1 •i I f ' .. - ’•Tt - Jn L 1 r. s I s I • i c 9* *** I I n I i’P. J n 31 iJ. 4 I ’“T K' - • 1 a; Vs* 'I,' %• ••.I J i 4 : 5* I , -I - ^■3 • I . » I « I r f » redemption period shall be 30 days from the purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale will be held responsible to the person who 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the date of such sale. pursuant to MCL 600.3240. the redemption period is buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure borrower will be held responsible to the person 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held the property during the redemption period. > * •\n ‘^iJ 1 t. t mvt * 0 1 ■ J, .31 A ♦O r h'u f• JI .X «1 « 1 ■w 13 iSlR 4 ,«a.'»ii9rr qwjK I R. ' Vi I I I 9’• ?! A -w’ 1 • I Hur F\L. t I Sf J * w <»0t 1 I s iJ . kstf I I 3 edaiup I’" the properly is presumed to be used for agricultural I A* 1 I i 4 r t .*> notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the ^3 Sa I J Jifi FS - property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter I • -— ii IV such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower 7 I r , elBb foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 1 s- under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If o •LT..-' • LAKE. pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced V 9 4 I W- . tu , A aonev ^•=fqc' 1 lT I wfMss;^'. nf < J “*k 1 J sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention >> 1 Attention homeowner: If you are a military the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage damaging the property during the redemption period. of active duty has concluded less than 90 homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has to the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can days ago, or if you have been ordered to active concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have I duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone been ordered to active duty, please contact the I attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage number stated in this notice. Date of Notice: at the telephone number stated in this notice. 01/16/2025. Codilis & Moody, P.C. 15W030 Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Servicing, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302. (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 60527 (313) 536-2500, This law firm is a debt collector. C&M File 23-24-00403 PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington (01-16)(02-06) 1551592 (01-30)(02-20) !!9L f n.’ I- :1 . responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for (01-09)(01-30) * ’ I SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 24MI00884-1 9 I • a. I 126.50 FEET. THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 0 MINUTES EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST i at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 9,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Lakeview Loan u .1 1 fl - DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered u ■ EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY ROAD LINE File No. 23-012495 r V 1 • THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, I -S I s ($76,561.32) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% Dated; January 16, 2025 « L 4 I LOT 6. TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF service member on active duty, if your period 9 J 4 • I Six Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-One and 32/100 redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, M I THE BOUNDARY OF SAID EASEMENT extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a r T THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the r• t 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE SECTION 21, T2N, R7W. MAPLE GROVE purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in I I SOUTHWEST FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless ' VMI PARCEL AND LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 36.93 the property is abandoned or used for agricultural T r J.MB. OF BEGINNING. ALSO. INCLUDING ALL LAND 2023-001075, , on which mortgage there is claimed 7876 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, Michigan f 1 NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, TO THE WEST recorded Plat thereof, described as; Commencing at the J 9 THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES ON SAID WEST LINE 15.0 FEET; THENCE EAST, 66.18 FEET; PARALLEL WITH THE U! AV r . * ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD; no» I LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to CONTINUING WEST ALONG THE SOUTH k .. » TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. LINE OF SAID ALLEY; THENCE t —• I '» concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been SOUTH St k Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, the highest bid at the sale does not automatically I I Mortgagor(s): Jordan Jones, a single man and Stephanie Kelley, a single woman Original THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE EAST, 4^ • J TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing 1 r. I r.: 1 member on active duty, if your period of active duty has 01:00 PM, February 6, 2025. The amount due on the (S* » FREEPORT, BEING PART OF SECTION 1, OF n 1:00 PM, on February 27, 2025. The amount due Attention homeowner: If you are a military service VILLAGE u I u*I ij~i zw. h I March 30, 2018, in Document No. 2018-003356, 10, - <* *** Date of mortgage: March 27, 2018 Recorded on, DESCRIBED ft 1 PARCEL 1: LOT 4, BLOCK 10. VILLAGE OF FORECLOSURE NOTICE MICHIGAN { I lender and lender's successors and assigns. OF - u- <1' * - t AS: STATE I I r the sale does not automatically entitle the GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM <* 1 of active duty has concluded less than 90 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC I a given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the Randall T. LeVasseur P41712 •» die recorded February 15, 2023 by Document Number: I « eri • J d I 'I 1 - p «* Tb.^ ", Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 t ♦ I I 3' ) 11 I ) AS: A PART 'OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF (01-16)(02-06) I Barry County 206 West Court OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 n I'W J J J i cover letter and resume to: Julie Nakfoor- Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. recorded on October 1, 2014, as Document Number: Troy Ml 48084 • '•I 3 >I judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, o: I• V nrnitchell® or barrycounty.org. You may also send a to inspect the property. Please be advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and Firm Name: Orlans PC If 1 barrvcounty.org. Pratt, Prosecutor, Prosecutor’s Office, SAID EAST LINE 356.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.TOGETHER WITH be held responsible to the person who buys JlfV e L.—J Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will ] » may contact the Barry County Prosecutor's Office, 269-945-1297, at ipratt the property is not adequately maintained, WITH accordance ) t'i. I I I barrycQunty.org. For more information or Man and Tera Lambert, His Wife to Mortgage Electronic in I TO I A job description is available at www, WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 863.00 FEET; abandoned I 1 i FEET; THENCE N89°07’59”E PARALLEL determined 3 -z'l ' I 00 MINUTES WEST 120 FEET TO THE PLACE FEET; THENCE N’89°07’59”E PARALLEL J jL THENCE WEST, 66.19 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE THENCE N00'’11’51”W PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 66.00 ;r i on experience. a certain mortgage made by Aaron Lambert, A Married FEET; lO'j'y . •: J? • additional benefits. Pay rate will depend LINE OF PLATTED 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY; 400.00 , r 4 information. Default has been made in the conditions of LINE OF SAID SECTION b and for an Assistant Prosecutor, II is $65,707.41 - $78,540.38 along with WEST 120 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES DESCRIPTION; J ‘J 1 Prosecutor, I is $61,101.25 - $73,055.84 THENCE N00°11’15’'W FEET; PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 356.50 EASEMENT r i'» I skills. The pay range for an Assistant company, either of which may charge a fee for this THIS c L i I i 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; : OF Sr 'i > k SAID EAST LOT LINE, TO THE NORTHEAST POINT OF BEGINNING inintiHii / J I the county register of deeds office or a title insurance FEET TO THE 4 i THENCE 614.00 y I 40 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION • rr r- Jtf s I LOT 6; THENCE NORTH 51.80 FEET, ALONG N00“1T15”W ALONG THE f ! property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact FOR INGRESSAND EGRESS DESCRIBED ( I f » to email your cover letter and resume, you Deadline for applying: Open until filled. r 1 inuos OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; HEREON. A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT I , f SAID LOT 6 AND THE EAST LOT LINE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DESCRIBED ’nouid'fio!) kJ entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the PARALLEL ' J r J • OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES S00*11’15"E ■'-I I NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THENCE ' • i ■: ' iu BRISTOL ROAD-126.5 FEET FOR THE PLACE 863.00 I I 00'/ > meet deadlines, and good interpersonal 614.00 S89®07’59"W SOUTH LINE r I the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at CONTINUING PARALLEL WITH SAID nic I computer and internet skills, writing, research and grammar skills, an ability to N00°11’15”W ALONG THE SECTION 400.00 FEET TO THE POINT z I practice law in the State of Michigan, 21; THENCE SAID ./•ft ’I accredited law school and a license to SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET OF I. •I I' I• position requires a Juris doctor from an LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 75.0 FEET. TO LINE 11 H “ for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding SOUTH • fv r,t accepting applications for a full time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. The SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION THE t The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office is 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF WITH r ♦ - • s Barry County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Position Opening ADDITION; THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST FEET, THENCE S89°07'59'’W PARALLEL I / of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 14; f Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement or if the purchaser is denied the opportunity jnnnF' staff will be available at the Sunfield Township Hall, 145 Main Street, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Later that day, Moolenaar staff will be available at the Hastings Public Library, 227 East State Street, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Constituents who cannot attend one of the meetings can call Moolenaar’s office at 616-528-7100, or visit Moolenaar.House.gov to receive assistance with their issue. MM shortened pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at are described as: Barry County Prosecuting Attorney - Legal Secretary Position Opening later. The redemption period further may be at public venue at the place of holding the of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and locally in the coming weeks in Hastings and Sunfield. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, by MCL 600.3241 a(c) expires, whichever is mortgaged premises, or some part of them, 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township Continued from Page 6 pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($156,98799). ■ Under the power of sale contained in said' MOOLENAAR MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage 17 2022, in Instrument No. 2022-001998, of Barry County Records, Michigan, on NOTICE www.HastingsBanner.com revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated February 11, 2022, and recorded February Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor cBANNuf. ' H I I f �1 9 b I I I SPORTS I 9 I?-7^ I, V 1 V i*i 4 ■i'* * I i 1' i ■,a; i r! ‘ Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ji s ^.• • • • 4 : 4^ r ' •V. ‘’’Ip’ I,. ' ’• '-d > ■|4 ! * i-J 1 I bl an, iK ' it ■ J F • :.K J- ’< • . i '• r/ A I W* « W'A i «t XX 4<- I • r< w > I •'•U « •1 h' u iL- L- < >< ' S L ■V u I « 'V ‘M* •» ». i fe-': 1 L e1** t « I 4\. 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Throw-back D helps Vikes beat Cougars I, S V • 4<* —'Tl www.HastingsBanner.com 9 Thursday, January 30, 2024 1 J 4*. *» Lansing Catholic ended a 24-game Capital Area Activities Conference White Division winning streak by Lan sing Sexton Friday night. Lakewood made sure the Lansing Catholic varsity boys’ basketball team wasn’t at the start of a long conference winning streak of its own Monday as the Vikings scored a 40-36 overtime victory over the visiting Cougars. Lakewood assist coach Chad Pleiness said only one word went on the white board before the game: effort. “Usually there is a bullet list,” Viking head coach Jason Solgat said. “Me and him go through and add things, and today in big letters was the word EFFORT. We flipped and said we’re doneplayingman. We’re going to go back to the basics. What we’re good at.” Before the Vikings’ return to the CAAC White last winter, the Vikings and Cougars hadn’t met on the basket ball court since the 2013-14 season. Lansing Catholic dominated the series in the those final few years before Lake wood moved into the Greater Lansing Activities Conference, but now back in the CAAC White the Vikings have won two straight on their home court over the Cougars. The Vikings looked into their past to pull out the win over the Cougars. Lakewood threw a 3-2 match-up zone at the Cougars which held them to their lowest point total of the season. Holt and Portland were the only two teams to keep the Cougars under 50 points before Monday, and they allowed 48 and 49 points respectively. Solgat said assistant coach, and former varsity head coach, Chris Duits helped spark the change to the defense that was the bedrock of the highly successful early 2000’s Viking squads that battled the Cougars for conference titles season after season. Solgat said after some conversation, the Vikings started including the 3-2 match-up in what turned into a 55-36 loss at Charlotte last Friday, Jan. 24. “It allows for guys to get back to spots and not be chasing guys around the court, and then you know where you’re at,” Solgat said of the defensive adjustment. “There was effort by the . ’-■V i *** 4 I * *4 * I 1 •k. % *4* ?¥b •-...w •t V ^>3 ? ' ' INI P* ! .J I* ♦ ♦ * a I •• > • •aez v=* Bb Lakewood senior guard Troy Acker shouts at as the horn sounds at the end of the Vikings’ overtime victory over CAAC White foe Lansing Catholic Monday at Lakewood High School. Photo by Brett Bremer team, the bench was loud. Our students, I haven’t seen students stand up in a long time in this gym.” Lakewood never trailed in the bail game and led for nearly the entire night after shooting out to a 5-0 lead. The Viking advantage was 18-12 at the half and doubled to as many as 12 points late in the third quarter. A flurry of threes by the Cougars got them back in the bailgame and they evened the score for the first time at 3333 with 1:50 to go in regulation. Senior guard Troy Acker attacked the lane and scooped a shot up to score the initial points in overtime and the Vikings were 5-of-6 as a team at the free throw line in the extra four minutes. Junior forward Hollis Poll had a team-high 14 points for the Vikings and senior guard Logan Faulkner finished with 11 points. Faulkner drilled three three-pointers and sank two free throws with 6.5 seconds left that sealed the win. The Vikings tried to go back to some basics on the offensive end of the floor too. “We introduced some basic offense that we used to do in third and fourth grade with the kids, just to get them all moving especially when you’re tired,” Solgat said. “And the basics seem to be where we’re at. Back to the basics is where we really went to. We also talked about fight ing as a team, loose balls, tipping balls, not even just rebounding but how about the volleyball swats. Pick each other up. Control ±e stuff we can control.” Sophomore center Seth Hahnenberg led the Cougars with 17 points mostly in the paint, but he stepped out behind the three-point line to bury a triple at the close of the third quarter and a second at the start of the fourth. Senior guard Drew Tolffee chipped in nine points for the Cougars. The Viking bench was hit with a tech nical foul with 3:04 to go in the fourth quarter after a Viking foul, and the Cou gars hit three of four free throws to inch with 33-31 at that moment. Lakewood wasn’t thrilled that the Cougars went through the whole fourth quarter and the first half of the overtime session without being called for a single foul. The Lakewood coaches though felt like they used that time well refocusing, and the bench and the crowd came out of the situation with a little more fire even if the members of the bench had to deliver their cheers from a seated position the rest of the way. “We still made some mistakes here and there, and we will have to clean that up,” Pleiness said, “but at the end of the day effort can overcome a lot. That is what we really wanted to see, and the the energy, and the collective belief in one another really makes a difference.” The Vikings are now 2-6 in the CAAC White this winter and 4-10 overall after a win over visiting Lansing Eastern Tuesday. Lansing Catholic falls to 4-4 in the conference and is now 6-9 overall after falling to. Lakewood is back in action in the CAAC White Friday at Eaton Rapids. The Vikings beat visiting Lansing Eastern 54-50 Tuesday night. Hollis Poll and Faulkner had 14 points apiece for the Vikings and Ethan Matthews and Acker had eight apiece. Myles Edmond led the Quakers with 21 points. I 4 I (. .Ji- * to v-'^’ i4 SB I, ■? '■■ > « J I ?S 'i X I 4 Skiers challenged by two GS runs at SWMSC meet f Brett Bremer Sports Editor r a• • *’. I -"I tJ I I F I -1 f I ► to .- . A 55.' r 1 I J !: c f 1.7^ • 9 J I I I *r \ * A < t *■ • I 3 t. . * I 3’t ' ) - . / I ' . r 1 J ■ jri -•“ T ’ Fy^ i 'J > r 1 1 I J . 5 ’ 'j ) J 1 i"'t f I r . k ■■ : t' •i r y J» F- H « ’ I < -9^ t f l-s J . I ■ b • t I 7 T': . ■f 1 r 1 It has been a couple of years since high school skiers had decent condi tions, but winter has arrived. The skiers were actually pleased it warmed up a smidge Wednesday for the third Southwest Michigan Ski Conference (SWMSC) meet of the season Wednesday at Bittersweet. The Plainwell/Thomapple Kel logg Trojan ski boys were fifth and the girls’ sixth in the conference contest which featured two separate giant slalom (GS) runs. The Mattawan/Paw Paw boys’ and girls’ teams both took victories on the day with the top scores on each of the GS runs on the Haw- I f V I f ' k Plainwell/TK’s Loehn Luckett makes his way down the boys’ first GS course during the SWMSC Jamboree at Bittersweet Wednesday, Jan. 23. Photo by I I J I » t < »*zl r ■ I Brett Bremer * f r -»*■ * I J ! I •«* 'V' f • 2 *• >• J £ X J I I f J J uf- i T z F ' ■ * • 4 J J ' I 4 y r I I ) - t I > ( ..4 1 . II J Jr I f X t' 'V <1 ■?> :4 f-r4 y 4 < Z I II k !l I ' » * f*'’’ -■ f k‘ I i I . I I I u The Trojan Ski team’s Gerrit Taber races down the Hawthorne slope at Bittersweet during a GS race at the SWMSC Jamboree Wednesday, Jan. 23. Photo by Brett Bremer thome slope. Claudio Costa led the Trojan ski team on the southern GS run with a 12th-place finish thanks to times of 33.84 seconds and 33.90 seconds. Mark Gielincki was 15th on that run, Robby Jones 24th and Loehn Luckett 28th. Kalamazoo United’s Sam Oberlee had the top two times of 30.40 and 30.66 and Hackett/Vicksburg’s Bryce John son was second with runs of 30.97 and 30.99. They were the only two guys to clock in with a time under 30 seconds on either run. The boys closed their evening on the northern side of the slope with Costa again leading the way for the Trojans with runs of 37.04 and 36.96 that had him 15th individually. Gielincki had a stand-out second run of 36.44 seconds which helped him finish 16th overall in the second GS competition. The Trojan team also had Jones place 27th and Ben White 34th in that second GS. Mattawan/Paw Paw won the boys’ meet with 50 total points. Hackett/ Vicksburg was second with 75 ahead of Portage 83, Kalamazoo United 134, Hudsonville 158, Plainwell/TK 171 and South Haven 251. Hackett/Vicksburg’s Johnson was the champ on the second GS run with times of33.47 and 33.08. Oberlee was the only other guy to finish a run on that course in less than 34 seconds with a time of 33.52 his second time down, but he didn’t earn a score on his first run on that side of the hill. The Plainwell/TK girls opened the u i t I I I4 (I e it ’i T I I I, t ! •'I 1, meet on the north side of the slope with Lillian Wamez placing IShh with runs of 41.04 and 41.66 and teammate Lillian Lyon clocked in with a 27th-place overall perfor mance. They closed the night out on the south side of the slope where Wamez was 21 st overall with runs of 38.78 and 38.46 and Lyon placed 27th. Mattawan/Paw Pas had the two fastest girls of the first competi tion with Addison Bell turning in times of 34.40 and 34.79 and Anna Hoogerheide running to times of 35.00 and 35.18, Hackett/Vicks burg’s Abby Ulbrich was less than half a second behind Hoogerheide with runs of 35,62 and 34.97 as the sun set. On the other side of the slope un der the lights, Ulbrich took the win with runs of 32.80 and 32.32. Bell was second with runs of 32.77 and 32.45 and Hoogerheide third with times of 33,33 and 32.68. The Mattawan/Paw Paw girls’ team closed the night with 39 points. Hackett/Vicksburg was second with 55 points ahead of Portage 106, Ka lamazoo United 108, Hudsonville 169, Plainwell/TK 250 and South Haven 276. Portage beat out the Mattawan/ Paw Paw boys at the second con ference jamboree of the season in the slalom, but the two Mattawan/ Paw Paw teams have won every other race so far this season in the SWMSC. The SWMSC was set to get to gether again Wednesday, Jan. 29, back at Bittersweet. The Trojan Ski club will be at an invitational hosted by Clare at Schuss Mountain Mon day and then at Timber Ridge for a SWMSC race Wednesday, Feb. 5. �r If r r 10 Thursday, January 30, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I’ll' Better turns lead to better times for DK/HHS Brett Bremer Sports Editor From the observation area above, the fans of the Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team noticed something. And it was on video for the coaches and guys to see too. From end to end, some of the DK/ Hastings boys were moving just about as fast as their competitors. Deficits appeared at either end of the pool. DK/Hastings’ Caleb Kramer only gets the chance to get one turn in during a 50-yard freestyle, but one good turn was enough to get him the win in the race Tuesday during his team’s South western and Central Conference dual with visiting Harper Creek at the CERC in Hastings. Kramer touched the wall in the end with a personal best time of 27.27 sec onds, beating out Harper Creek’s Tristan Pifer by a little over half a second. “With quite a few of the boys this last week, week and a half, we have been working on turns,*’ Delton Kellogg/ Hastings head coach Andrea Jackson said. “We noticed that our turns have been a little bit slower. Some of the par ents have been recording the boys ’ swim, and that is kind of a universal thing that we have noticed is that our turns are a little bit slower so we’re working on those a little bit more.’’ ~*w» A ^9^ • Delton Kellogg/Hastings junior Colton Baker holds his tuck high above the water in the diving competition during his team’s SCC dual with Harper Creek Tuesday at the CERC in Hastings. Photo by Brett Bremer NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jonathon D. Groeneveld and Ashleigh Groenveld, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, LLC dba Benchmark Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2022 and recorded April 29, 2022 in Instrument Number 2022-004926 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Two and 75/100 Dollars ($176,482.75). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6, 2025. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as; The South 128 feet of Lot 6, Block 8. of Kenfield's 2nd Addition Subdivision to the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1. Page 37 of Plats, Barry County Records. 937 S Hayes Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; January 9,2025 File No. 24-016579 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Jackson said that the biggest thing the swimmers are working on is keeping their turns tight and pushing off as soon as possible. “We have been doing a lot of tight turns, but then waiting for our feet to hit the wall and then pushing off, so it is just trying to get that flow a little bit quicker and a little bit smoother so they can turn and push all at the same time so there is not a stutter there,” she said. Going the length of the pool 20 times gives DK/Hastings’ Reese Hammond a lot of opportunities to cut time with a better turn and he shaved more than 41 seconds off his previous best time in the race Tuesday with a runner-up time of 7 minutes 27.95 seconds. Hammond also dropped more than nine seconds off his previous best 200-yard freestyle time to place second in that race in 2:41.38. Hammond has made more improvements than just his turns lately. “We’re picking up the pace on his arms on his stroke,” coach Jackson said, “I have noticed in practice and meets that we’re swimming the 50 like we are the 500, so we had that conversation about trying to change the pace depending on what we’re swimming. So, we have been pushing his 50 a little bit more which in turn is picking up his arm stroke, which is pushing him in his 500.” Harper Creek had Jacob Robertson win the 500-yard freestyle in 6:31,04 and his teammate Chance Lake took the 200-yard freestyle in 2:18.07. The Beavers won nine ofthe evening’s 12 events. Junior Sam Cook was the only Beaver to win two individual events. He took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:24.60 and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:00.94. DK/Hastings senior DJ Kuck was the runner-up to Cook in that butterfly race with a time of 1:04.97 and he won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:06.81 - just off a PR. The DK/Hastings team of Cruize Rathbum, Kramer, Gavin Bagley and Colton Baker won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:54.61 beating out the Beaver squad in the race by a little over a second. Harper Creek’s Sean Murray won IF . rW ■I fc* I- lM J I I i * I «* 4* J X I I I r* 11 I IS V* I e ,1 I I F n * <•: • •l I J •1. if 4 r! /J i I I > * fi I Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore Caleb Kramer and parents Justine and Rob Kramer strike a pose for their photo-op during the team's Parents/Senior 5^” -J- I iiNi i r I J 5 J I f ..T- I I 1I I I Night at the CERC Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer r ^ll I K'* {I t the diving competition with a score of 171.00 points, but it was an event the DK/Hastings team outscored the Bea vers in thanks to a second-place score of 138.95 by Baker and a score of 111.00 from Rathbum. Vance Fraley took the 100-yard free style for Harper Creek in 59.78 and he was second to teammate Nikolay Ilyin in the 100-yard breaststroke. Ilyin won the breaststroke in 1:18.77. Harper Creek had the team of Pifer, Ilyin, Fraley and Cook win the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:01.14 at the end ofthe meet. Robertson, Fraley, Ilyin and Cook opened the meet by winning the 200-yard medley relay in 1:59.41. DK/Hastings had its fastest medley relay of the season with Bagley, Baker, Kuck and Kramer finishing second in 2:02.77 and especially good legs from Kuck and Kramer at the end. The DK/Hastings team honored its parents before the meet as well as the program’s two seniors Kuck and Justine Bayabay, who had his best 100-yard free style time yet (1:11.51) to place fourth in that race behind his teammate Kramer who was third and the Harper Creek duo of Fraley and Pifer that went 1-2. The DK/Hastings team is set to go on the road Tuesday, Feb. 4, to take on Marshall in another SCC dual and then will make up a conference dual at Alle gan Feb. 6 and go on the road again in the conference Feb. 11 to takeon Otsego. Those are the final three conference duals. The SCC Championships are still a little over four weeks away. “We’re kind of hitting that interesting in between,” Jackson said. “It’s hitting that long point of the season where they’re starting to get tired. We’re just trying to keep that pace moving and keep those PRs going. The more we keep hitting PRs the higher the morale has been. That has definitely been help ful, regardless if it is one of our kids or several of them that PR it is still keeping ( that morale up. We’re just trying to keep pushing that little bit... and celebrating those little victories is huge for them. * 11 t p J i 4 I ( i J I ’ • 1 *♦ I r - ' 'U' I I J r 1 f - ’iSr J I l>* I r I I f .» if DI il V ' ■'u Ip J 1 I I 1 ivTirti r* .\^ . llH . 4 • i * !• I L d I 1 I / p 4^ «• I n y .• I 1T u I T > I \ i.’ N ' • I * - ICJ-^ •• t; aiw’- ■ J* i '• I •t ’ I ii: xf I DK cheer girls the top D4 team at Otsego Bulldog Classic Brett Bremer Sports Editor * The Delton Kellogg varsity compet itive cheer team hd the top Division 1 score and the eighth best score overall Saturday at the Otsego Bulldog Clas sic. The Delton girls beat out Comstock in the D4 contest 598.1 to 529.4, outscoring the Colts in all three rounds. DK had scores of 196.2 in round one, 168.8 in round tow and 233.1 in round olTv. I i. z 0 n .1 r>£ .1 £ I V e T. '^.:j Yi Ps J A’ r* h I ;; i - I three. Comstock had scores of 185.5 in round one, 131.7 in round two and 212.2 in round three. Parchment took the day’s four-team Division 3 competition and Wayland won the four-team Division 3 contest at the tournament. Parchment had the day’s top overall score at 662.9. Wayland had the top D2 score of 639.7. Hastings was third overall on the day at the 10-team meet with a score of 637.8 that put the Saxons second to Wayland in the D2 contest. Hastings had scores of202.1 in round one, 166.6 in round two and 269.1 in round three to beat out Hamilton and Stevensville Lakeshore in D2. The Delton Kellogg girls were set to get together with the rest of the South west Athletic Conference at Allegan tonight, Jan. 30, and will host a SAC jamboree next Thursday, Feb. 6. ) * I V r r* f 0^ .A » ' O' ' V «> I • k t ( t*i 1 I * Saxon grapplers roll to 5-0 day at Buchanan Duals Hunter Sutfin, Reyd Zoerman, Liam Ren ner, Aden Armstrong and Isaac Friddle were all 5-0 in their bouts for Hastings. Jordan Humphrey, Jace Acker, Matthew Shults, Tate Warner and Angel Mejia all went 4-1. The closest dual of the day was with a White Pigeon team that the Saxons bested 47-33. Hastings outscored Buchanan 783, Gobles 52-23, KenowaHills 68-12 and Mendon 70-11. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION FOR THE EXPANSION OF A CHURCH LOCATED AT 9213 CEDAR CREEK ROAD, DELTON, Ml 49046. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 18 th , 2025 at 6:30pm at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township. The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments from the public regarding an application by Cedar Creek Bible Church for an addition to the existing building on the parcel located at 9213 Cedar Creek Road, Delton, Ml 49046 (parcel number; 08-07-036020-00). The property is split zoned and located within both the C-2, Medium Commercial zoning district and AR, Agricultural/Residential zoning district. Churches are permitted in the C-2 and AR districts subject to Special Exception Use approval by the Planning Commission, and as permitted by Article IV of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. Michigan 49058, during regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible online at www. For the Saxons, it was a nice rebound from a tough Friday night dual in which they were bested 5 9-18 by Three Rivers under the spotlight at Hastings High School. Zoerman at 120 pounds, Warner at 190 and Hunter Sutfin at 106 has pins for the Saxons in the dual. The Saxons were also in action last Wednesday, Jan. 22, scoring a 51-25 In terstate-8 Athletic Conference win over Parma Western which upped the Saxon record to 5-0 in the conference. Hastings was slated to host Jackson Northwest for a final conference dual Wednesday, Jan. 29, and will head to Northwest for the confer ence championship tournament Saturday. Hunter Sutfin, Hokanson, Zoennan, Humphrey, Isaac Lilley, Quin Schnene, Acker, Warner and Friddle had wins in the dual with Parma Western. Hastings went into the dual with Northwest Wednesday night sporting a 34-3 record in duals this season. K i I I I xC I I ^4*^ :i •/O UIJ .V' I I V a r I k 1 A- rt -' ' -fe * ) ' h' ' I 4I 1 ' I « a I '• ** 'Wbi • -.*1^ . I r * J« I V. I I ■ I' I I H I I I I 1 I ■V ’y?r I 1 I I. pi I. .Tl I 1 a. I' r' * 1 k 1 ■ ■J A I t. X *#• M il > !! . I. f a A A * H rW I All I ' h A I b*' ! *• * t t A^ > c. ^»»|IWli % - X ■ iw 'X A I % S wr-*7*.VA^ ' J l. n r * * 5. I «l^ s . 74 * < }s > e* e rM I 1 ttJ ■J w I > I » .-I* II Hastings senior Troy Hokanson celebrates his 150th varsity wrestling victory during a 30 day at the Buchanan Duals Saturday. Photo provided. « ■ I » J I I I I rv Si ¥ ri* ‘K -1 I Ml ' I t '7k » ♦ * > •1^ I'I i I f the address or telephone number listed below HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 1 . I t I" ■I t (269) 948-2464 I J 1 I I email at clerk@hopetwp.com up to the time of the hearing. Oral and written comments will be further received by the Planning Commission at the meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 sc i « 1* I hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours or via tj3 •I f Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (01-091(01-30) '1 JG! I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon varsity wrestling team added five wins to its dual meet record Saturday while taking the championship at the Buchanan Duals. Hastings senior Troy Hokanson se cured his 150th varsity victory during Sat urday’s tournament making him the 11th Saxon wrestler to reach the milestone. Hokanson had a 3-0 record for the day. J k .4 IF 1 'L bni 1 i*. I.. • e / M r Ws �1 ■ I I J I « I 1 rHi a tf V •»/ ■ % www.HastingsBanner.com 1 « 1;' G -<z II Brett Bremer Sports Editor I i ;I I Lodi to no'' 40 I ft b.m IfJ vtu 1' $ 5 E 9 ro* p B mG'j O' z iiJ •• , . 1 0^ ► 1 I no3i'^ Hol X The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ bas ketball team bookended things nicely for its second win of the season over Maple Valley Monda)' at Delton Kellogg High School. The Panthers opened the ballgame with a 14-5 advantage in the first quarter and closed the night on a 15-2 run in the fourth to earn a 46-22 victory, Addie Stampfler fired in 20 points to go with nine steals and ten deflections for Delton Kellogg. r I £ f ?l. ^^’***^^*^*^^ . 4|l I J ? $ I* f Nr -MNP* -I.’ I rJr h* ( if I. % •ft. I I 1 I i I .4 A\ ''n 5 B A II t I I fl fl I I M* - ■ j < • f k r f X; t •1 < L * ! A > 4 I t .‘-7 jX “ & 'Si V i If- I f J M- ‘ I Z ' 4 ‘I ■'A > J* '/‘j: A s I I ■t.; I •s’ 4 I F 1 I I 1 I t t r n J I Delton Kellogg’s Josie Williams (12) goes up strong to the rim between Holland Black River’s Cam Smith (2) and Sophia Davis (23) Friday. Photo by F I I 1 i I Perry Hardin f i I • f 1 J F* f J I t a if? e-* I *- i I V I D J Sf k^x I K: ♦ 1 A * I Delton Kellogg junior Dani Fields (5) dribbles into the lane during the first half of the Friday night contest with Black River. Photo by Perry Hardin I ) 1 oF i $ 1 i • • i 0 fit; O'] I 11 Delton Kellogg girls get second win over Maple Valley n L? h*ji J* Thursday, January 30, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 f I k t F I L hh' The Panther team also got a big allaround night from Josie Williams who had ten points, 14 rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Williams had nine offensive rebounds. Jalin Lyons added six points and two steals for DK, six re bounds from Dani Fields, and eight points and four steals from Izzie Wendland. Ines Sanchez had seven points and eight rebounds to lead theMapIe Valley girls. Aubree Roth added six points and three boards. Delton Kellogg is now 2-11 overall this season and will try to get its first Southwestern Athletic Conference Cen tral Division win at home Friday when it takes on Gobles. The DK ladies fell 53-38 in a SAC Central bailgame against visiting Hol land Black River Friday, and they were bested 61-30 in a SAC crossover Tues day at Parchment. “Tonight didn’t go as played,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said after Tuesday night’s loss on the road. “I felt like my team gave solid effort considering our numbers and play ing on a back-to-back, but Parchment looked locked in and played defense that stunted our offense. They also made 17 threes. I’m not sure if it is a school record, but it has to be up there.” Kionna Jackson was tough for the DK girls to stop all night. She hit eight threes and finished with 25 points. Coach Lillibridge said Lyons had a stand-out game with a career high 12 points. Addie Stampfler had nine points and her coach said she kept driving and working hard all game. In the loss to Black River, Stampfler had 26 points, five rebounds and three steals. Williams chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Lyons had six rebounds and led the Panthers in assists. I •t Saxons home for first time in four weeks Friday k, ' .- f r 4 * h 1 -■ **- V Brett Bremer Sports Editor !i;I z A izL 1} I I The Saxons are finally back home Friday night. The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team will take its second shot at Inter state-8 Athletic Conference foe Harper Creek at Hastings High School Friday as game two of a doubleheader with the girls. That first meeting with the Beavers, back in December, was the start of nine consecutive losses for the Saxons and the Hastings boys haven’t played a home game since a Jan. 3 contest with Ionia. The Saxons are seeing signs that brighter days might be ahead. Their last two ballgames came down to the wire, a 42-39 loss to the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference leaders in Coldwater last Fri day, Jan. 24, and a 57-49 non-conference road loss at Belding Tuesday night. “We were in both of the games until the end,” Hastings head coach Jess Webb said. “We need to have better coaching and execution at the end of games. I need to do a better job of putting us in the right positions at the right times down the stretch. No excuses, just need to be better. The players are working their butts off for us. It has been an incredibly long road stretch.” Luca DiBemardo drilled a three from the left comer to tie Friday’s ballgame at Coldwater at 36-36 for the Saxons with 2:20 to play in the fourth quarter, and half I I I I k J 1 1 i r I I k I > i L r I I r i a ft b JI nr'I’ 1 fiintlli livUli iiiljf t i r iJ t r A i -1 , i rt I t r t I 1 I (1* J X f I« I I I I I -1 I I I 1 1 f I i I r I ' F r ornSttW" ' “< t ’fI 9»« ft ;'r ' f t « I I 1 I 11 ’/> 1 J • r i I F J I I I F i I s a minute later Jack Webb found a cutting Eli Randall for a go-ahead bucket on an inbounds play. The Saxons’ 38-36 lead only lasted about hal f a minute tough. The Cardinals got a bucket in the paint to even the score. Hastings got a timeout with 1:10 to play, but a Saxon turnover led to an Ayden Dirschell lay-up that put the Cardinals back in front 40-38 as the clock ticked under a minute. The Saxons’ Jett Barnum had a spinning shot in the paint come up just short with about half a minute to go. The Cardinals hit two free throws the rest of the way and the Saxons one, and the Cardinals managed to play keep away in the end to run the final seconds off the clock. Jack Webb led the Saxons with 11 points on the night, five assists and four steals. Drew Mathis added ten points, four rebounds and two steals. Barnum and Randall closed the bailgame with six points and five rebounds each. Gavin Taylor had 17 points to pace the Cardinal offense. Dirschell had ten points, three assists and five steals. Aus tin Downs added seven points. Hastings led the bailgame 7-3 after one quarter, but the Cardinals surged to a 17-11 lead at the half. “I thought our offense did a good job of limiting possessions and slowing the pace ofthe game,” coach Webb said. “The first couple possessions I think we were able to run three to four sets before taking a good shot and getting ahead early. We have been focusing on coming out with high energy and setting the tone early. Our defense stepped up too, creating havoc and keeping them off balance.” He was also pleased with his guys’ work on the glass. They outrebounded the Cardinals 26-18 for the night. The Cardinals head into this weekend 6-1 in the Interstate-8 and 9-7 overall. Hastings is 1-10 overall and 0-6 in the 1-8 so far. In the non-conference loss at Belding Tuesday, coach Webb said a couple Knights got hot from behind the threepoint line and the Saxons allowed a cou ple offensive rebounds late that allowed Belding to seal the win. The Saxons will celebrate their youth program during Friday night’s bailgame with Harper Creek. “The seventh and eighth grade youth team will scrimmage each other for six minutes during halftime with a couple JV kids reffing,” coach Webb said. “I think it will be fun to start highlighting some of the kids that will be the future of our pro gram. We are still very optimistic about our future here and the development we are getting in the lower levels. Even with our record where it is, you can feel the energy within the locker room and the kids are buying in and it shows. We are a fun team to come watch play.” \ I J 1 I 1 I ✓J HHS boys pick up another pair of wins on 1-8 lanes Brett Bremer Sports Editor r/' L 'T< « i: < - 4t>llJ . •' • I * ■...................... J I IV I I ( f ,• T’k— ** to IL* -- (*• I F ■ ru t Jltu I • I I .r. z [ / ;J I I t . Ik" p S’ I I * r =f » I t , ! rj ( The Hastings varsity boys’ bowling team keptrolling through the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference in the past week. The Hastings boys took a 26-4 win over Parma Western at Hastings Bowl Tuesday on the heels of a 17-13 win at Coldwater last Thursday. ^rody Mix earned a point for the Saxon boys in the win over Western with a 225 game and Andrew Bar ton rolled a 212 to win a team point The Hastings girls had a tie and a loss in those two conference contests. They finished even at 15-15 with the Western girls Tuesday. Kass Harton scored a team point with a 136 for Hastings and Megan Ramey and Jen Stoline tallied two team points each. Ramey had games of 137 and 154. Stoline rolled a 141 and a 184. In a 23-7 loss to Coldwater, Kass Harton scored a point with a 143 and Ramey rolled a pair of 152 games on the afternoon. Miles Lipsey and Hunter Pennington won two points each in the individual games. Lipsey rolled a 179 and a 203. Pennington scored a 169 and a 192. In the win over Coldwater, Hast ings got two points each from Barton, Lipsey and Pennington. Pennington rolled a 176 and a 222. Lipsey had scores of 181 and 187. Barton scored a 235 and a 198. The Saxons also got points from a 188 from Mix and a 146 from Deagan Wilkins. « dJ I t * • *i < r 1* 4 ft I I 4* I «, IS 9^ J f 5 J i Si *« k H 1 4 « r < rA > I t r & •5 I WIL I I I ( J r 1 4c. I ft J a 1 • <1 •“V 1 - st I f I « • ■- fl 1 i I f 4 '-I ^’.1 5!' n I * c f* < n r±; V’ n’;t "jf I .4 p Kb f i . ' I • I. L’’* kl f I * ft i k I 4 b b x> I <-uS I, ► ii... r z A ■ -h'. I .-’i i I z.? • J r i p ? f < I I <1 < i 1 i •JI d • • , 1 /. . I I i ,I .1■ s < ' I J I I* I 1 i FSi 1I » ♦ ♦ basketbal I that has him encouraged head ing into the final month of the season. ‘'With injuries, we have had to adjust some roles and have players playing new spots, we have gotten better and want to keep moving in right direction heading towards districts in March,” Wilson said. He really liked his girls efforts on the offensive end. He said they had one of their best games offensively all season. Rachael Hewitt led the Saxon attack with 15 points. Bella Friddle chipped in nine points, Maddie Peake had six and Ashlynn Bailey and Bri Darling both had four points. Lakaya Evans added three-points too. •» >- Hastings fell in a hole early, dug out \ with a strong second quarter, but couldn’t - quite overcome a hot-shooting Belding ; varsity girls’ basketball team at Hastings High School Tuesday. The visiting Black Knights took a 59-41 non-conference win over the Saxons to improve to 9-2 overall this winter. They hit nine three-pointers in the ballgame. Hastings falls to 4-8 with the defeat. Hastings head coach Ben Wilson had a lot to be pleased with. He said it was a great crowd on youth basketball night and his girls played three good quarters of k L.| Brett Bremer Sports Editor 4^ ?-r i- > A VA Saxons happy with offensive output versus Belding ♦ ♦ > V , I -V The Saxon girls are now prepping for a home contest with Harper Creek Friday. The Saxons are still looking fortheir first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win of the season and the Saxons and Beavers currently sit sixth and seventh in the conference standings. The Beavers took an 11 -point win when the two teams met in Battle Creek back in December. The Hastings girls follow up Friday night’s ballgame with trip to Lakewood for a non-conference contest Tuesday, Feb. 4. 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Attorneys for Servicer 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Orlando, Florida 3^801 (855) 287-0240 Matter No. MI-005524-24 (01-30)(02-20) �1 P I i f I > I4& T 12 Thursday, January 30, 2025 I ' STINGS BANNER 1 _______________________ www.HastingBgnner.com k'" ■ 4 Lions wipe out another doubIe-digit lead in fouTth Brett Bremer Sports Editor loH A I'-’ , I I 'r- Ji * I rl/ t I e r 1 4 k fl They did it again. The Maple Valley varsity boys' basketball team dug out of an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to score a 46-45 win at Delton Kellogg Thursday, Jan. 23. The win came one week after the Lions did the same thing, rally for a win when trailing by 11 in the fourth quarter, in a Big 8 Conference bailgame against Bronson. The Lions surged fast enough in that one that they were the ones holding a lead over the final minute and a half, at Delton Kellogg Thursday Maple Valley didn’t overtake the Panthers until the final seconds. Delton Kellogg led45-34 with four and a half minutes to go and then the Lions closed the game on a 12-0 run with al I five oftheir buckets over that stretch coming from different players. Sophomore guard Teegen McDonald had the game-winner with 9.8 seconds remaining. He had a three-pointer miss its mark, but as the Delton Kellogg guys tried to corral the rebound behind the back board the ball squirted away. McDonald went up and got it and went right up with it, scoring a bucket that evened the game and earning an and-one opportunity, which he converted, to put the Lions in the lead. After a couple of timeouts, the Pan thers managed to work the ball to sopho more sharp-shooter Grady Matteson for an open three from the left wing in front of the DK student section, but it was no good as the horn sounded. Both teams had an unusual week with three snow days leading up to Thursday. “We tried to do things mentally, like watching-film, and it is just not the same,” Maple Valley head coach Ryan Nevins said. “I thought both teams came out kind of flat and it was kind of create your own energy and we finally started to create some momentum in the fourth quarter. We made a couple plays and got a couple easy buckets, and then we catch a break down here at the end where a kid kind of bobbles it and it comes to us. it is nice to get one of those breaks every I r r I J T- f I i * i I 1 I a. I ;[ I I i » 4 I “ M Ij J I, ‘ii :p p ♦< vr -*\J, A’ si /*-S I » 4 ~ Rr . T > X — « A.J f t f' p' . yr * 9^ rs w? 7$. t IB & * J • •/ A*. ' .A- ■ s b •t I > .I • •X I r I I .'Wr- ■ ,.v 1? F ‘•I ’i. I Maple Valley senior guard Jake McDonald goes up for two points ahead of Delton Kellogg senior guard Grant McArthur during the second half Friday at DKHS. Photo % 4 fl l”''/ I k - *"' *1 :i 1^ - ^4 4 ) Vi V * « «h' •■ I 1 r 1 i I J ' I L* > ■ 4 ' A., *'rA, h !*• * by Brett Bremer ••* > nb' .*i ^f\ Delton Kellogg junior guard Keegan Hill looks to split Maple Valley defenders Teegen McDonald (left) and Kelvin Nevins-Davis to get into the paint during the second half of their non-conference bailgame in Delton Wednesday. Photo by Brett Bremer with a three-pointer from freshman Kelvin Nevins-Davis. A pair of missed Delton free throws and a couple of Panther turnovers allowed the Lions to keep inching closer. Senior guard Jake McDonald scored thanks to a nice cat and a well thrown assist from junior guard Bradley Cushing. Cushing then got a reverse lay-up in transition to fall after beating the DK defense back to the basket. That lay-up by Cushing drew as Panther time-out with 1:53 to play and Delton clinging to a 45-43 lead. Teegen McDonald led all scorers with 18 points. Jake finished with 11 for the Lions and Nevins-Davis had five points. Coach Nevins said he thought his guys did a better job of communicating on the defensive end as the game wore on and put forth a-little more ball pressure and played better help-side defense. Delton Kellogg took a 66-49 win over the Lions in the season opener, so the Lion head coach was happy to see his “But I liked the way our kids battled tonight. We didn’t quit and ended up getting another win.” That final Maple Valley surge started team’s improvements. Senior guard Rafael Cotta had a team-high 16 points for Delton Kellogg and Matteson and senior guard Grant McArthur had 11 points apiece. Senior guard Maxim Bonechi finished with five points. “The first half we had that seven-point lead, thought it should have been a lit tle bit more, but that is just the way it was,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jason Howland said. “Maple Valley, they work hard. They’re a very hard-working team. I give them all that credit for that. When a team comes into any game and they’re going to outwork you - hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. So, if you’re not going to play to their energy level we need to bring things back'to.€enten , Jr.’ ‘1 thdiight when We gbt it to that teripoint lead we had that energy, but then a timeout and in basketball you get on those runs. We got on our run and every>i t «< I thing was good, and then they went on their run and we just played into their energy and they built off of us. We made some errors at the end of that game that we’re not happy with.” Howland said the goal was 10 turn overs or less in the bailgame. His Pan thers only had four in the first half, but he guessed his guys had close to ten in the fourth quarter alone. Maple Valley was 5-8 following that win but has since fallen to 5-10 with a couple of tough Big 8 Conference losses. The Lions were bested 71-38 at Concord Friday, Jan. 24, and fell 78-40 at home against Stockbridge Tuesday, Jan. 28. Maple Valley is 2-7 in in the Big 8 this winter. The Lions head to Union City in the league Friday and then will be home to take on Comstock in a non-conference ballgame Wednesday, Feb. 5. Delton Kellogg heads into a Friday night ballgame with Gobles sporting a 6-7 overall record and a 3-3 mark in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division. The Panthers took a ^8-4^ win at Black River Friday in tfe q f 1 .4 * ♦* X r> > • •^- T I k IJ)®’ 2!«l 1 I (■' ' f. i h’ 3 J » I i I ■I hr* W r fiW^ I r •Jr I t e inB^rrrTbu w J • t'bnCT 77000 I 1 /< i7iG:73tl11 sri Ion M i bOBtwaf. 2^31 WB*" ■ 3ri’ i‘*n rf5.. r 3 I. •r - »* I »• soli'jz-r J' X .r;-- ^iqoWj I idd I J // .. '?0i" . Bi-' ifcjaettn} • 1^- ► I * lu .Ui" tua > ; I., & 4 4 iJ Cut •rtf 33UQl X I ♦ I j .. * I 4 I I -'(.•fi ; / I . J* - ■( ^7‘ C ■<t ilBSd S .J I • 4* ( rrz 1 11;'' u..i: I, . ‘' r* ■^’ / • -'S.’> I 1 I 1 51 .. W ( 1 «» • \ r r Hi • jBii. T #*#• r . i’ t— j •9 ixitiwk :« \ n-..> < . J *'•* { SAC Central and then fell 54-51 in a SAC crossover at home against KalamazooChristian Tuesday, Jan. 28. .1 > I K! u-v: ' t 0 1 —f; \1 » - -?6I I.- ■J* 1 1 f t n ( r -* '■ Ak* t I. r atar i - t - . iibV «I “ ~w ■ /TT?9bili LX 92^ . j:'1 I I I 1 » Freshman Lloyd sets TK girls’ three-point record Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach Brandi James got freshman guard Taylor Lloyd up off the bench when teammate Tealy Cross was whistled for her fifth foul with 90 seconds to play Friday night. Lloyd had already knocked down seven three-point- f 1 'f 1. ! ±; -1^.- w 1 ey* •* I' J X i I • A . X F ■'"*1 . * J J 31- T F -A«^..-- IV I ■^r ;■ i Thornapple Kellogg freshman guard Taylor Lloyd fires up one of her school record eight successful three-pointers during the Trojans’ OK Gold Conference victory over visiting Grand Rapids Union Friday in Middleville. Photo by Brett Bremer ers in a bailgame the Trojans led by more than 20 points, but the Trojan coach told her that if she wanted the school record she should go for it. Lloydnailed a step-back three from the left wing with 15 seconds left for her eighth ofthe night, setting a new TK record and putting the final points on the scoreboard in a 63-41 Trojan win over the Grand Rapids Union Red Hawks in Middleville. “She deserves that. She put a lot of work in,” coach James said. “I had no clue until coach said, ‘Tay, get one more, Lloyd said of her awareness of the record. “I didn’t know what was going on.” The Trojan freshman finished the night with 29 points and sophomore forward Reece Ritsema had 14 points in what was really an all around outstanding team effort offensively. The TK ladies did an excellent job of moving the basketball and the step-back transition three at the end was probably the toughest one Lloyd knocked down all night. “I feel like we all just played really good and had fun. We played as a team,” Lloyd said. “We ail tend to play better and happy and stay out of our heads that way. “Then the ball is moving. We get more passes and we end up with a good shot.” Lloyd said it took her the whole summer and more to really feel confident as a strong three-point shooter. She trained every single day shooting a lot of shots - up to 1,000 on a couple of days. She said there are times she stays after her team’s practice and shoots up some extra shots with the TK varsity boys’ team that includes her two brothers the senior Brice and junior Ben Lloyd - also strong outside shooters. The hunt is on to find out just what the Trojan varsity boys’ team record is after Ben hit ten threes in the TK boys’ loss at Hamilton Tuesday. Cross chipped in six points in the TK girls’ win over Union and McKenna Hoebeke had five and Emma ir« “rjUBtffiarLiw .* .••s' ,? I * •I Io •<>« t r' < free Estin^ates F I tT'I/f c Sm EBDISDIG 1 J Ik .J • J I a; . -— 'vt V scnig^ * •** • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation *♦* RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. 517-983-0954 start Saving Today •v’-* 1-800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCruiseLjnes.coni Use Spray Foam ■JIACUS tW I I* ut ,^i !«* .¥ r- 1 • ■« I I ** I w .'safS> r U’ 1 I t * I r «> 5 1, ri V* *< A .-r 4< % X •fe • ik J[ X I .A t. <1 f f I Sx . I ' >: ST- — f * .s 4 » 7» J 'S I t « J Wfes J. ■ A .5 1 5 I T 1 'i' I / 9 .>* s. .■II !at \ 4^ J 'W' h •> ¥ k ___ ij I pr V Thornapple Kellogg junior guard Tealy Cross dribbles around Grand Rapids Union’s Taylor Wetherbee during the first half Friday in Middleville. Photo by Brett Bremer '4i<- I : ■n- - -p r L w t * - ■ rOvX 1 ri' fl ’TU! 4» T* r i •. SH. ■ft X I n i Dykhouse four. “Ball movement is what we have been looking for,” coach James said. “We want more ball movement, and we want to stop catching and dribbling immediately, but taking care of the basketball and taking our time to slow down on oft'ense. A team win feels good.” Grand Rapids Union was led by 17 points from senior guard Tanayah Porter and 12 from sophomore guard Kamdyn Lee. The Union girls are now 0-6 in the OK Gold and I -9 overall this season as ofTuesday’s action. It was a win the TK ladies needed while starting a tough stretch that had them going on the road to face West Catholic Monday, a home game against Hamilton Tuesday and a trip to Forest Hills Northern on the slat^ for tonight, Jan. 30. West Catholic is ranked seventh in the MHSAA Di vision 2 power rankings and the FHN girls are ranked 18th in DI. TK heads into the match-up with the Huskies with a 6-7 overall record and a 2-6 mark in the OK Gold Conference. West Catholic took a 64-44 win over the TK ladies Monday in the conference to get to 6-0 in OK Gold play and 12-1 overall. The Trojans bounced back Tuesday at home with a 69-67 win over the Hamilton Hawkeyes. ! I J - H. ’ ♦ t 1 Wf t I / i: 11'"^ Til 1 » I “iiaitL I-*! ew « I !> a I I 5. n. no.i F' 1 II t■ k II 'I aSaa l« n bl . Lu»* 1 I ISII!^ *Uih r■ VI I# ■ .-^ I’H J i» * 1 At.' 1 ft'k 1-k ’ Tl*. < 1^. V i l t \ w4^ ’TH. > 1 -1 (' 1 '-’G i / ji J * I ( II f Si. 1 I < 4 ■* r I’;*' I. fF . 'K' I 1 b k>* * s (i I n g 1 ) *A ‘I ’X /' >! L’ I 4 , b k k. I, I ll u tk I * X ’ V Va 1 «j. 1 I u J s n* •» I 1 4v •’I> I' I 4 1 > ¥ 5 i A k ■ -Xfl ■)7» I » I V b M' ** 11 I A V 51 t > •>? 1! > X> �J s' 3Sr- ■> r I 'Ilk I /lanfinSiBnita^ r www.HastingsBanner.com J ' i DK boys drop close one with Comets, host Gobles Friday 1 unb 4 R ijmniB Iflt* Kiiii ncc J M- The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team evened its Southwestern Athletic Confer ence Central Division record at 3-3 with a 58-46 win over visiting i ;i ‘ tJ*- i J I ,>lci vid r I kuri>?' Ji A 'rni <£:n4iw/lifc “ J. « IJ'? /V q 1 I . I H UJ*. rz I I u, 1 Black River Friday. The win was the sixth of the season overall for the Panthers and they’ll look to bump their conference mark up over .500 as they play host to Gobles for Winterfest at DKHS Friday in a doubleheader with the girls. Gobles and Galesburg-Augusta head into this weekend’s action tied atop the SAC Central boys’ standings with 5-1 records. DK is currently 6-7 overall. Maple Valley surged late to steal a 46-45 win at Delton Kellogg last Thursday, Jan. 20. Back in action at home Tuesday, the DK A _______ J Si I.- - 9l .1 es z t I i. 1 4 ) ------ 713^ V / I 4' ■ .' I Mr. c r > t % i f *• c 1 V •1 Np. • r "J 4n 1 X ■I 1 I •* & • r * I G u. tb 'no* J * r.“-2 I . - ‘■- Wrs, •r •. ‘.i .• boys were downed 54-51 by Ka Brett Bremer Sports Editor IL. , 13 i eii I f Thursday, January 30, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I * •- I lamazoo Central. Delton led by one point over the Comets at the half and after three quarters, but the Comets held them to just six points in the fourth quarter to take the threepoint win. Delton Kellogg had three guys ¥ > ns 4 I K ^5 • « li 'tv in double figures. Grant McArthur led the way with 13 points. Kee gan Hill had 12 points and Grady Matteson hit three three-pointers « and finished with 11 points, all in the first half. DK also got nine points from Tyler Howland who •r I hit three three-pointers too. Jack Ayotte hit five threes for Kalamazoo Christian and had a game-high 17 points. Ian Tuin had 13 points for theComets and Austin Richmond finished with ten points. The Panthers’ Maxim Bonechi (32) pulls up at the elbow and fires a shot over River Rats Ty Elmer (24) and Mike Brown (34) Friday at Delton Kellogg High School. Photo by Perry Hardin J I • 4l1 Vikes and Raiders to grapple for White title again ’’■e .: 1 1; 1 .r ' a* . h VL ’‘S t 9 / ' I k •*.-1 * '• ’■ •*0» I A'llJ *«1 -i. • r rr 4 4k ■ Brett Bremer Sports Editor ' .’H - • '• I <* 1 f I •( • That’s 6-0. Now it’s time for the show down with Portland. The Lakewood varsity wrestling team kept its Capital Area Activities Confer ence White Division record perfect with a 55-17 win over the host Orioles at the Charlotte Quad Wednesday, Jan. 22. The Vikings were set face offwith Portland in the final C AAC White dual ofthe season last hight, Jan. 29, at another CAAC Quad hosted by Mason. Lakewood entered last week ranked ninth in the state in Division 3 and Port land checked in at number four. The Raiders also moved their CAAC White record to 6-0 with a win over Eaton Rapids in Mason Jan. 22. At Charlotte Wednesday, the Vikings took their win over Charlotte and also downed Holt 61-14. The Orioles and Vikings were back and forth for a moment at the start of their dual, but the Vikings took pins in the four heaviest weight classes to take control of the dual. Alexander Risk at 175 pounds, Owen Prowdley at 190, Jacob Everett at 215 and Joel Simon at 285 scored those four Viking pins with Everett’s foe the only one to make it much beyond a minute. * Lakewood also had a pin from Bryson Boucher at 150 pounds over Charlotte’s Tyler Densmore early in the dual, and added pins from Oliver Johnson at 126 V ' \ t J, > fnlL ■ r i ! ( — I* •7'n’* 'Z •> f iJ I . F r! r V. ’ *•? •IZ; .■ r a ’L’vi 1 '0 h 1 > * . J ’’ut. J u: t I •e.- 'I,'-:.j’ u . <1; b ) ‘. 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Lakewood followed that up by win ning the championship at its own eight team Lakewood Invitational Saturday. The Vikings scored 271.5 points for the title with Wayland second with 168.5 points ahead ofCaledonia 155.5, Portage Northern 114, Armada 98.5, Loy Norrix 24.5, Laingsburg 23.5 and Ravenna 22. Lakewood got flight championships from Stephen Aldrich at 113 pounds, Stamm at 126, Bryson Boucher at 150, Owen Prowdley at 175, Everett at 215 and Simon at 285 pounds. Kade Boucher at 132 pounds and Rogers at 138 both placed second in their weight class for Lakewood. Calder Villanueva, Carter Stewart and Dakota Harmer were all third and Eric Bartlett and Alexander Risk were fourth. •J ^V ir ) E' I ? ♦ • u L t- . « i'i. *« • dM 5 4 A Lakewood’s Owen Prowdley works to pin Portage Northern’s Carson Hernandez during their semifinal match in the 215-pound weight class Saturday at the Lakewood Invitational. 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Mason Ferris at 190 pounds was third for DKL with a 3-2 record on the day. Isaac Ferris at 215 pounds, Mitchell Swift at 285 and Evan Stampfler at 120 were all fourth at their weight class. Delton Kellogg split a pair of duals at a SAC quad hosted by Allegan Wednes day, Jan. 22. The host Tigers Tigers took a 62-15 win over the Delton squad while the Panthers earned a 60-12 win over Fennville. DK heads to Coloma Saturday for the SAC Championship Tournament. • Coverage of local events, meetings and the community • Interviewing • Writing • Editing • Photography • Netvyorking • Copy Editing Qualified individuals must have a four-year degree in journalism or related communication field and be: • Proficient in Associated Press Style • Deadline-driven • Positive • Friendly • Outgoing • Have the ability to vyork some nights and weekends V/e love what we do and we know you will too! 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HastingsBqnner.com . i •a Lady Saxon Invite title goes to hosts again av— Brett Bremer f- Sports Editor The Hastings Lady Saxon Invitational wasn’t a thing when Saxon junior Dezarae Mathis was a freshman. When Thomapple Kellogg senior Emma Gibson was a freshman there wasn’t an MHSAA tournament dedicat ed for female wrestlers. Mathis and the Saxons won their home girls’ tournament for the second year in a row Saturday outscoring runner-up Grand Haven 132-119.5 and Gibson and the Trojans were fourth overall at the tournament where 30 schools were represented. Those two were the lone individual champions for their teams on the day. Both girls were state qualifiers a year ago, and Mathis finished fourth in the 120-pound girls’ weight class at the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit. Gibson is a two-time state qualifier. “It is definitely weird, because my freshman year tliere were not many girls. I was wrestling every o±er weekend. There were no girls’ tournaments. All of us were new and it was a whole mess,” Mathis said. ‘T4ow, it’s weird seeing our whole gym covered with girls and there are girls who are actually really good. My freshman year, not many girls were good.” Mathis said her own biggest improve ments since her freshman year have come in her confidence level. She had never wrestled before joining the Saxon girls’ varsity program - which is one of the biggest in the state year in and year out so far. “I used to just go into it and kind of be scared and just try to throw, but now I’m confident with the stuff that works for me, and I make sure I go through all the motions at practice to have the right technique for it,” Mathis said. Mathis was the 120-pound champion Saturday in Hastings with three pins that took about a minute and a half each. She stuck Kent City’s Brooklin Armstrong 1 minute 35 seconds into their champi onship match to improve her record to 17-1 on the season. “I just knew that I just had to go out .♦i ft t L **?-;?* C > V *1 y k 5 ft ■a w J L4 '9 >v ft4. -t* V ?. Hastings junior Dezarae Mathis scores near fall points against Kent City’s Brooklin Armstrong during the first period of their 120-pound championship match Saturday at the Lady Saxon Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer r* b Wnicnme a I ft Hantinq- e * 1 □ft* <h c>: I * l< *1*9 1 •** there and do my stuff and go with it, go with the flow,” Mathis said. “I really am trying to rack up my take down count, because I have the [team] record for it from last year. I want to beat that obvi ously, so I’ve trying to work on that and *.1* •*• ir.' IJ I A i I I 4 I fj • >' /S-li 4 > I ■" I J ,, I t * ■I ft ' .-eW . ■■.» xA-. — r I k 9 • * I I » F - A -iiZ'’ ■ I 1 r .•7*y .»• J c J I .*«f' 4 J f • «j NOW HIRING ]fiew Newspaper Group is seeking a MARKETING SPECIALIST Responsibilities include: • Advertising sales • Account management • Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts • Attend networking events VI EV Group email wsmith@mihomepaper.com 810-452-2622 ■ The County Press ■ Lapeer Area View ■ Genesee County View ■ Huron County View ■ Sanilac County News ■ Your Buyer's Guide ■ Jeffersonian ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ •*T A Thornapple Kellogg senior Emma Gibson (right) works to switch spots with Otsego’s Samantha Bonoevetz during the second period of their 135-pound championship match at the Lady Saxon Invitational at Hastings High School Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer X I J r iS 4j. 4’1 1 ft s at J 'YT k •'* 4 A* J *4 A . •« XT’’ r ♦ Il •r •i ^.4 e 1 > - -*! f I* « •T a. DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY s a A OUR COMPANY IS GROWING - r T.* •i 4- I I “4* >• L ■f K Tri-County Times Daily News Tri-County Citizen Oxford Leader Lake Orion Review Clarkston News The Citizen ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Lowell Ledger The Hastings Banner Buyer's Guide & News Ad-Visor & Chronicle Battle Creek Shopper News The Sun and News The Reminder make sure I’m not always just throwing and I’m getting my take down points.” Gibson pinned Otsego’s Samantha Bonoevetz midway through the second period oftheir 135-pound championship match to move her record to 22-4 on ±e season. Gibson bought she could have wrestled a little better than she did. She had to scramble a bit against Bonoevetz and nobody scored in the first period, but Gibson got a reversal in the second period and eventually got Bonoevetz on her back. “I did good. I think I could have worked a little bit harder my last match and actually took a shot and worked my moves instead, but she is tough. It was kind of hard for me to get that,” Gibson said. The gym was packed with the 30-team varsity competition and a middle school contest too. The Hastings gym will be full again Sunday, Feb. 9, when Hastings is one of ±e hosts to one of ±e first ever girls’ district tournaments. Female wrestlers opened ±e first two years ofthe MH SAA girls’ state tournament with a regional round, but the sport has grown enough in such a short time that a district round was added ±is winter. Hastings, Lakewood, Delton Kellogg and Thomapple Kellogg girls will all be a part of that upcoming district tournament in Hastings where the top four at each weight class advance to regionals. Mathis is looking forward to the dis trict tournament. There were 20 girls in her weight class at regionals last winter. She is not a fan of having face a couple knock out round matches right at the start of the bigger tournament like last year’s regional. She is also looking forward to an extra tournament on the schedule. She has 74 wins as a varsity wrestler so far and would like to push for 100 wins before this season is up. The Saxons had four girls in the top four in their respective weight classes Saturday and a ‘B’ division champion too, Jordan Milanowski at 140 pounds and Naomi Grummet at 155 had run ner-upfinishes. Sydney Patterson placed fourth at 145. Autumn Miller won a 110-pound ‘B’ division championship. Pine River was third with 114 points ahead of Thomapple Kellogg 106.5, Olivet 86.5, Otsego 82, Traverse City West 73.5, Forest Hills Eastern 63.5, West Ottawa 63 and Northview 55.5, Harper Creek 50 and Wayland 44.5 in the top 12. Delton Kellogg placed 22nd with 21.5 points and Lakewood 23rd with 19. “I like it a lot. 1 think a lot of girls have improved so much from when ±ey were freshmen too that kept going. It helps Jiw! f X Jr^ j’ r .i ■' fl a lot having just the girls, then you get more matches and get paired up with different people,” Gibson said. She said her own biggest improve ments over the years have come on her feet. She is much better in the neutral position than she was as a freshman, and also getting better at getting off the bottom like she did in her championship match with Bonoevetz. “Tve just kept doing the same things over and over again at practice, and really worked on my movement on my feet and my set-ups. I am trying to get good at that, and not let them have my head. I’ve got to clear that so I can get in a shot,” Gibson said. Gibson said she felt like she was really strong on her feet in her semifinal win, a pin ofthe Saxons’ Sara Barker, Saturday. The Trojan team got a runner-up finish from Adelaide Hodlerman and third-place wins from Raini Braska at 110-pounds and a Jaycee Teunessen in a 155-pound ‘B’ bracket. Briella Dykstra added a fourth-place finish for TK at 115 pounds. Delton Kellogg’s lone competitor was Olivia Post who wrestled her way to a runner-up finish at 125 pounds. DK girls’ coach Owen Post said it was a great day for Olivia, right up until a bit of a stumble in the opening moments against Northview’s Trinity Kemp in the 125-pound championship match gave Kemp the chance to score a quick pin. Post had a pin and a technical fall victory against Traverse City West wrestlers to get into the finals. Lakewood had one medalist too as Korin Mitchell placed third at 120 pounds. She was knocked out of the championship bracket by Mathis, but then pinned Wayland’s Ryleigh Haveman and Traverse City West’s Annika Yuncker to place third. Milanowski, a two-time state qualifier herselffor the Saxons, had a pair ofquick pins to start her day before being bested 8-6 by Way land’s Alexis Hozeska in the 140-pound championship match. In 17 different weight classes, theirs was the only final to come down to a decision. There was one major decision and the rest pf the championship bouts ended in either a pin or a technical fall. A take down in each of the first two periods had Milanowski in front 6-2 going into the third period, but Hozeska managed a reversal in the third period and got Mi lanowski to her back for near fall points. Grummet, a state qualifier last year, had a pair of pins before being stuck by Allendale’s MacKenzie Maka in the third period of their 155-pound cham pionship bout. As impressed as Mathis was with how some ofher teammates performed on the mat, some of their actions off the mat had her smiling too. “Lilliana [Fox] was really kind of upset with herself with ±e fact that she was up and she lost, and she still sat on the edge of every single one of our girls’ mats and cheered for them and was happy with them even though she was kind of upset with herself,” Mathis said. 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THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 a Thursday, February 13, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com iiiUr N 9' ’^astlnggEt^jjrfgqge BANNER I DK STATE MEDALISTS AND YOUNGSTERS STILL ALIVE IN D4 9 F I 9 t1 I BCSO deputy involved in deadly October shooting was justified, says prosecutor i I ■i^lovni yiugsb 0238 vO^ilz isdotsO vlbBSb Mhi^niq zysz .bsRitBuj J i I I f 1 Maple Syrup Queen crowned I T <] T’T 4 boslasM ylloM jo)ib3 i Molly Macleod a Editor ■■ ) orfw xitejat 3-'ftU '''^>09(12 '(inuoD '^£0 A ihanwoT sqoH n telli>l O nr ncrn iigufeswaa V eof? YlnuoD.wH ‘'XEi .aswi A Barry County Sheriff’s Office deputy who shot and killed a Hope Township man in October was justified in their use of deadly force, says Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt. Jeremiah Johnson of Hope Township was shot and killed by a BCSO deputy after deputies were called to respond to a domestic situation involving a firearm in the 7000 block of Kingsbury Road shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. During the incident, Johnson was shot and killed. The deputy involved in the incident, whose name hasn’t been released, was placed on paid administrative leave following the shooting. “It is my opinion that at the time Jeremiah Johnson was shot and killed by a Barry County deputy, the deputy honestly and reasonably believed that the use of dead ly force was necessary to prevent the imminent death or imminent great bodily harm to his fellow officer, Johnson’s wife, Siphiwe (Johnson’s wife) and also him self. This was a justifiable homicide,” wrote Pratt in a Tuesday press release. Pratt said the deputies knew they were responding to a domestic incident in October and parked discretely at the end of Johnson’s driveway before quietly approaching the home. Pratt said that while approaching the home, Johnson’s wife called central dispatch and reported her husband was holding a gun to her head. “The deputy drew his gun while entering the home because he was unfamiliar with the building in which a possible hostage situation was occurring,” wrote Pratt. The deputies lawfully entered the home to perform a wellness check on Siphiwe, Pratt said. Deputies heard arguing and screaming upon entering the home, according to Pratt and a Michigan State Police t to 8^ irarii tlRT^I tooIjUK sriol r t oH iO noaxrfot iifekEmsl s joria BswcpriarBWoT 3C jllea 9137/ 2«toq3b isfti /Juqsb 0230 £ yd balld f I .-is^Tt G gn^iovniiioilfiijJig oiJasmob b oj wlod yitxiriafcco^l Tiudagni^ io :)iaoid OOOV iod8 8RV/ noeoriotytaafaiofii sfi' ^nhuG .8£ -bU no .bolld irnen aeodw ^nabani ari) nt bydovnr viuqob sriT ! 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I t - r, y> . /!Q. .; I -> ( y. I1 1 I 1 t ) r ■ -» i I I. i •• 1 « 1 r II 4 * I J 4 J*' II ) 1> r 7 4 " Lt *h ; Uc L g <' ri . , I w. 4 5 t ’* i V I t JV z J t 4 J ■rr'.'" «*') J € J 1 FJ ‘Inrs 5 '’7-.- (■> ■4.; w ■ 7- 1 r I ? K L* ) 4 ■t> •I- ■S ' 4 * 1 14 •/ K Madison Trowbridge was announced as Vermontville’s newest Maple Syrup Queen following Queen’s Night competition this week. The 16-year-old Vermontville resident will be the face of the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival apd its surrounding festivities. Trowbridge will be joined this year by her Royal Court, which includes Kaydance Harvey, Izabelle Racine and Shannon Kistler. The queen and her court’s first event of the 2025 maple syrup season is the Sugaring Off Potluck, slated for Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Vermontville. This year’s Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is scheduled for April 25-27. Photo by Molly Macleod See SHOOTING on 4 I View Newspaper Group West welcomed a new staff writer to its ranks ±is week. Newcomer jour nalist Noah Peterson, 24, started his job with the local newspaper group earlier this month, according to edi tor Molly Macleod. He will write for The Hastings Banner, The Sun and News, and The Hastings Reminder. Peterson said his pathway to the paper began in a familiar place. “I found an ad in The Sun and News,” Peterson said. “It’s where I learned of this new position and thought it would be the best place to start.” Peterson graduated from Roch ester Christian University in spring 2024 where he earned his bachelor’s degree in mass communications and got hands-on experience in sports coverage while working as an editor for Shield Media, the independent student media outlet of Rochester Christian University. “Because I grew up in this commu nity,” Peterson noted, “I know that working for the local paper will be a good start in my career. 1 hope to someday work my way into sports media and capture all content in Michigan sports.” Over the years, Peterson has gained knowledge in the journalism field. His strongest areas are photog raphy and videography. In the past year, he launched a solo business for See WRITER on 3 1 b i New staff writer joins View Newspaper Group I I Bl f nr k ‘^shiooA Accident in Hastings remains under investigation 3 SI btsiUneM sinnsQ Dennis Mansfield istiiw nBts i iJBcHni)3su^ iiUJ^bnufK jeeg ’pnu/i'lbaaobioor A rif)fv{.43l93v/ 38iji rnobiooB sbiriqv-o vi u nr qu bsbno SM 4)) |nibwoo£ ,8snotfli ''axjhsA wnifiJm oboi .?noq?? ssilo^ f. • I r nsg f I f ri r ."bs^sllc nvnb b si£]H no bni.0GJ8S3§nibYBiJ ■J • i ,7fib8'iL’iIT no .m.q 0£:li fiT{d iKvnb ,:l'jLn( qutMoiq bi<n EWI aHT aqooiJ yd bsrjoq?. bsw ^ncm dUbisvoD av.'fjiliiL' riTOqi fifanoll 4^ IO£ e Jiri ’{Iba ^-86<7BwbBoiHfanfi 3)b)2 to noiJoaaidJni ft 988 ▼z r i’’-. r z ! > m I' } iX *!?*•> 11 4 r ' ■ s< • •• lS*^ s k •» •> '-■r. r V "« < <*aw? t I w ■k ■ »— < r 4 o t ■■V * I 1 :71k. I A** ♦I ■ •» :• . r> A •I I A lA. iL\ r-4? A reckless driver on eastboLind State Street in Hastings ended up in a two-vehicle accident last week, with one man sustaining “serious” injuries, according to Michi gan State Police reports. MSP officials reported that troopers were alerted to a driver allegedly swerving in and out of traffic while traveling eastbound on State Street in Hastings at about 4:20 p,m. on Thursday, Feb. 6. The 1993 Ford pickup truck, driven by a 54-year-old Cloverdale man, was spotted by troopers but report edly hit a 2014 Honda sports utility vehicle near ±e intersection of State and Broadway, as well as striking 1 I H' 1 V 1 f rnr/'rj 7 <1 WW'A i sjbiJ^ z Staff Writer I «• M' WCV^ * b —s at I M 9 9 Y •* .cWI H9 tft 1 *k I i » ' dr *b.7 iwtj.-jir*<fc' 1^“ .'•> V It' KA > k lL' 1 I ’ '/f fc;i’ rj fill V •T «* tb^] ki *■ r». I ) See ACCIDENT on 4 Nl I > It! t J w» '1 >A J k'.U i*-a »' < 1*W * L •. S' £ X •• 1 I fe T0T23B / waiir Ik > b Vi »'4 I BEST OF THE BEST t J t 4 iBiaftue 'Vr iiH^i r > 1IM Ai's I 3 -- :i«>i J? • • *>■ iWHIIIlu ■ • a J!-' r I* »»4^i I* > fl in ■ B.’: • k •«. r »< * • r r -t ■■ ! » > .*-• - JIS r d" ASk Y? F vL •f P9t 1 I. I I « ♦z ’o A 54-year-old Cloverdale man was left with serious injuries after a Thursday crash in Hastings. Photos by Josh Winkelstein I i i J ■^'1 f i Special section included with this edition hoMmb -s’! I J 'r .R » F t t f •KLi* < innp ^ 4 0 0 7 1 6 110 t_ J 10 a aMv> ► 9 V •Mb w ?< Mb* ss *b W* ■l»b MM >!• •Wb to t ln Lu 4 4 ■■ I I u n •» iU ss •9 R M -»r,... 9 1: t r W « 1! qk. : ric®; Tift I*" T- J if / TRUMBLE RENOVATING HISTORIC BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS PAGE 3 ttsr • T* >.. .if «I SHOP LOCAL ftp =5? A =? r ** 4 a» •» 5- ’9^ 1 W* ' 7 r iii tf t iZj •r 4 w ' v MMm M«* *i if < t .£ ** ** * MW I : : - z V A I </> Hi , • i . t ,1 h -1^ S?" 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Local business owner Kim Lynch, who sits on the GLWF committee, agrees with Landman that Gun Lake Park is more visible. “I am so happy that wc have moved it to the old location as I believe it will bring more foot traffic,” Lynch said. No matter the location, kids will have a blast thanks to Lynch, who oversees free activities. “Wc arc having a professional face painter and magician, a balloon artist, games, prizes, a big drawing and animals to peL” he said. “With times being tough for a lot of families, this should be a ercat opportunity forthem to spend time together without worrying about their budget.” Deb Timmerman. Gun Lake Business Association president and treasurer, added that change is good. «« The changes came from committee members recognizing that costs were increasing and to keep the event sustain able, we needed to change the way it was being done,” Timmerman said. “Many of the committee members remembered attending as youngsters when the event was held at the county park, and they wanted to bring back that community feel while supporting local restaurants Contributing Writer I -aunching into their second year help ing organize the (iun Lake Winterfcsi has been a chock-full of changes for Brad and Slaccy l^andman, with the biggest change for the event being the move to the Gun Lake Park for the community festiv4>StiUirday, Feb. I of positive “We have received a t feedback.” Brad Landman said. “You never know how something will be re ceived when you change it, but tlic great thing about Winterfcsi is that it has been * •» •• J •! * Gun Lake Park & Watercraft Launch ‘•™r^ w ■■ Jh-pn I I bib S? f ■K A V .f 1 * J Ai <- > This year, the annual Gun Lake Winterfest returns to the Gun Lake Park at 2397 Patterson Rd. in Wayland Photo by Karen Turko-Ebright Hastings man convicted of crossbow murder back in court this week Molly Macieod Editor A Hastings man sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 killing of a fellow teen is due back in court this week. Patrick Gilmore, 20, stood before Judge Michael Schipper in the Barry County Fifth Circuit Court this week for a review hearing. The hearing was held before press time on Wednesday. The Hastings Banner will continue its coverage of the hearing next week. Gilmore was sentenced to life in prison without parole in June 2022 after being convicted of the murder of Lane Roslund, a Hastings 17-year-old. Gilmore, a fellow 17-year-old at the time of the crime, pled guilty to the murder in exchange for dropping a charge of concealing the teen’s body. Gilmore is currently housed at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian under level 11 security. Roslund’s body was found in a shallow grave in Hastings Charter Township 32 days after his death in September 2021. Gilmore was sen tenced to life in prison for shooting and killing Roslund with a crossbow. '4 .'r’C i * y• r '> 1 II 1 ft A k, Patrick Gilmore was back in court this week for a review hearing before Judge Michael Schipper. The 20-year-old was convicted to life in prison without the opportunity for parole in 2022 for the 2021 killing of 17-year-old Lane Roslund. Gilmore was also 17 at the time of the crime. File photo and busincisch." Instead of a beer tent this year, there will be a trolley service. According to Landman, that helps support the goal of the GLWT planning commiltcc is lo support local restaurants and businesses. “Ciivcn the limited parking, wc use a trolley system to help people get to and from Gun Lake Park, kxal businesses. Birdie Bli/j^ard and parking areas,” she added “TTic trolley is free lo ride, thanks to sponsorship from our local businesses. “Many people have said they love the return to Gun Lake Park. Since this event is 100 percent for our community, we always listen to what people want." Every year, the Winterfcsi committee picks a local charity lo receive a check. This year, the chosen charity to receive prtKccds from the event is the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Chapter. These ladies are often in the background taking care ofthe area,” Landman said. “They help residents who need a lit tle boost; they raise funds and awareness for many projects out there but seldom get recognized for their work. We wanted to make sure they are recognized and hopefully give them a nice donation so they can keep up their great work.” Another implemented change lo GLWF 2025 was stretching out Winter fest over a period earlier than just the big Winterfest day. Landman said that al lowed festival-goers to experience more of what the Gun Lake area has to offer. “Starling Winterfest at the Chief Noonday Car Park’s Christmas on the Corridor Tree Lighting event was great. Landman said. ”It gives us an excellent runway to grow the events between then and the main Winterfest event. In a perfect world, we’d love to see each local business host an event every week. The Chili Cook-off was super fun,” he added. “I can’t wait lo see who won.” Another change, this year, features only the top three Gun Lake Idol win ners performing on the main stage at Gun Lake Park. The three final winners were named at the Gun Lake Casino on Wednesday, Feb. 12, with the top per former receiving $750, $500 going to the runner-up and the third-place contestant gamering $250 for their effort. Elizabeth Jones, who heads up Gun L^ke Idol and advertising, said the change benefits the performers. “The singers had too much difficulty with the cold weather,” Jones added. More venues offered their stages this year, allowing more contestants to sign up to compete, with the Wayland Hotel featuring a contest best 32 performers. Other participating locations included Reds Sports Bar and Grill (18), Thirsty Buddy’s (13), Russo’s Pizzeria-Gun Lake (29), Russo’s Pizzeria-Hopkins (28) and One More Grill (18). Though, organizers stated some of the contestants were repeats, as they tried different venues in hopes of making the top three. “This was Russo’s first year partici•B .'9 rx 9 1 * ■y ’,1 >/ « I Wda f r« •Ar* ’,4 ir i X- 1 7 * * ’ % V «• ■■ * .x-V I ( .1 -J.Xc s* - ■-*- f f fjeti £ b I r 3? w Kf t z I & »♦ •% LZ; The Polar Dip al the annual Gun Lake Winterfest draws a big crowd as it remains a mam attraction. File photo by Karen Turko-Ebright ? p.p- ■ it’ ’ > 4*» > ikef5 ** !1 H 4 i * r ithsaiw'’'.) »-»• »_> pating, and they went all in with both locations, and they had a great turnout,” Jones said. “The bars were packed with customers who normally ate there, and then many tables were reserved as con testants brought fans with them. It was great to see the restaurants still full later in the night. J ' .IT-' ■-: ‘•0^' Zi:! v'* n » 7 fi ■ 7 i .* 1 9 I :• j f!P ‘ ■ 4.:4£V>* , »rf 1' »S * -J I,* 9^ • r. A- .l-;h'jUV t• «4 1 *• • .< < ¥.> ■ int^> > r I i- >(■ li* 'Ji'hili'- Winterfest Schedule of Events THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon MSBOA Band & Orchestira Festival | Tue, 02/2518:15 am - 3^5 pm THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Thu, 03/1317(X) pm Fri, 03/141700 pm ' Sat, 03/1512:00 pm S' too pm Group mihomepaper.com , Z'’' A. ♦* > •w* !. 15 ■ T / 1 JtieCi-*: « » M-’ p U >" (juchoi> r>" '.-I* i. A‘ 1 ♦I ♦«> «? * X AlBlilil' • * p‘ > z z '*z it •« Xlh* * > 9.^ jr*’ »«* 11 • .'•X 1 I , 11 •* r N b! .V * ll^ f . Ml It Tuesday at Noon »< <Hr: 44 BANNER 'a ' *1 There will be plenty for festi val-goers to see and do at the annual Gun Lake Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 15. “We cannot wail to see you out and about in the Gun Lake area this Saturday,” said festival committee co-chair Brad Landman. “Local businesses are excited lo welcome you. have a main stage packed with events and this event can only happen with community support. Some of the scheduled festivities include: • Vendor Market at Gun Lake Park. Polar dip from 2 to 3 p.m., with the first dip at 3 p.m. Sign-up fee is $10 and the first 50 dippers will receive a free T-shirt. Changing tents will be available. • Winterfest Mail Stage from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Various events, in cluding kids’ crafts and games, Gun Lake Idol Performers, Magician Alan Kazam Show, Dog Costume Contest, C’s Pizza Eating Contest, Vernors Chugging Contest, Sand Bar Hot Wings Contest and Winterfest Chili Contest Winner, as well as 50/50 raffle. See festival website for times and details. Trolleys run to participating businesses and restaurants. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., vendor tents, raffle basket bidding and food trucks. • Ice Fishing Tournament spon sored by Gillet’s Bait and Hard ware. Pending ice and weather conditions. Sign-in starting at 6:15 am at Gillett’s. Return check-in at 1 p.m. at the store. For details, call 269- 672-5371. • Winterfest Birdie Blizzard Disc GolfToumament at Yankee Springs Township Park. Registration will be on site. “A big focus has been using the stage a lot more this year, and the Vernors contest will be unique to Gun Lake Winterfest,” said Landman. “I can’t wait to see how the new events go over.” And, Theresa Paiz, who oversees apparel and vendor marketing for the Gun Lake Winterfest, said reg istration for the Polar Dip is already up over previous years. “Overall, it will be a lot of fun and a great day,” Paiz added. For more information on GLWF 2025, visit online at gunlakewinterfest.com or check the festival’s Facebook page, facebook.com/ GunLakeWinterfestOfficial, for parking information and updated event schedule. 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See the to make a written r Opinion Pape for contact information and our letters policy. The Hastings Banner . I ’4 ( t 'k / * I"? ,■ 'l k f fl f 1 T- A esX * �9 I *v 5 \ f I r k r ft Jayson Bussa M W % ^3' Most people know how much work it requires to move out of a home or apartment. That’s nothing compared to what Pat ten's Michigan Monument Company has to deal with. The family-owned, Hast ings-based cemetery monument business is exiting a location they've settled into for over 80 years. “You find some things that have been sitting in a comer for 30 or 40 years that haven’t been touched and we have to figure out what to do with it,” chuckled Ryan Holley, who serves as vice president for a company that includes his father, Ron, as president and mother, Mary, as the secretary. Patten Monuments has been a fixture at the comer of Greet Street and C ook Road since 1947 when it originally purchased its headquarters and would eventually build expansions. Early this year, though, the company moved a jaunt down M-37 into a brand new, sprawling, 17,500 square-foot facility located in Rutland Township, just outside of the City of Hastings. The company is now located at 851 North M-37 Highway. While operations have been consolidated there all under one roof— Holley said that they continue to move things from the old location. The 17,500 square feet of space is an upgrade from the roughly 11,000 square feet that Patten Monuments had at its previous location while also leaving the company with room for additional expansion. The new space provides high ceilings so that the company can work with larger monuments. It also allows trucks to be loaded and unloaded inside rather than through a loading dock. The new facility effectively serves as the company’s main office and production facility while it 'I LTSb S -t* u ? I »• I I 1 w '! U tv <t •'X '% If" > '• s- T J 'V . > f-v Cl t f ■ -4. 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For a company that has roots that reach as far back as 1917, this sizable invest ment in the business could signify a new era for the company. “We have new machinery, we are able to update it and grow into different areas, but I think there is also staying true to who we've been for so long,” Holley said. “I guess my hope and my plan is to stay small, and customer-focused instead of growing into a big company where everything is just a number and pushed through. I think we’re at a size where we’re able to maintain that. “We’re big enough to do what we need to do for everyone but we’ re smal 1 enough where there is still an intimate setting,” Holley added. “It’s a nice push into the future as far as more room to expand and add different types of equipment. It’s exciting.” As with any post-COVID pandemic construction project, it was a bit of a roll of the dice on whether or not the largescale project would finish on time. While Holley and the team at Patten Monuments were hoping to open the new location at the end of last year, delays only tacked on a few months and they were able to open the facility first thing this year. Just like any big construction project, one thing kind of leads to the next,” Hol ley said. “Overall, I was hoping by fall of 2024 to be in, so, right at the end of the year. It pushed it back kind of a few months but our slow time of the year is the winter so it almost made it nicer that we weren’t trying to move in the fall.” While the new facility is exciting and the future is bright, Holley certainly ac knowledged how great ofa home the C ity of Hastings provided for the company for the last many decades. “The comer of Cook and Green was a phenomenal comer. Everyone knew right where you were,” he said. > Contributing Writer R 1;' I A F'A* w »' * Pa. J L>a •<; lyi* *X Trumble renovating historic building in downtown Hastings irol r«Bn« «!l R v- : > .M *u« ' K\* -V '■'^V 3/> *> .'A 13 tr-oM tth: A-AJ mh' aMiM JSSEr:2 A I » •. •I k * I V y* A f'l ' I t'. rt 5 III Jill •••• r. * 1 »I A* 4> r I 1 Pbe* (mtifei I f • 1 •f f -jMA I f J I < « (I I k * •h"' )5®ft •< ijrg(«F' ■ 11 I ;jp « t* -I a k I r i •» J •" ilT '•r-* r."i ' : i ■? ) I I IW 11 F 4 V :i£ k 1 I « 9^ •. X’T I fl SffiicL f S * J I filT v X >1^ « 1 ’*'*'**T^ -J I’’ r 17 WRITER Continued from Page 1 -3-.' ’4 ■ J I I 5* f T“ I r■ii- ■> riJ t * ' I ' / I Ipf r ♦< 6’LTlLm " ■ I < > f'fK.. >T-J crix;r?; ft i • • I Li ■. A-' 11 » Ct T’ ■ I '2 b . 9a^ '». ’ ——-■•--- fl I J * /.liJ nwWNi CM 1 ____ • r I ■# iT —’*jRF kTf AI "V t i J *J yar M 'T'k firtQs ■ 1 Jr r i rnuo A II niil r-i\Ll « ! I I) IT L i I? I b p, uno:; 'I 1 z / I w k M*^»( sj^i i / I r n 'I r / - > V iJ J JI p m * w J * MM I 1 3JJ bl 4* "3 7 r I . J < zx 2 y. '“W r J / V‘ J I*:!!:;'.- I photography and videography — Prime Productions and Pho tography. I have a passion for capturing content, especially sports and events,” he added. “1 have learned so much in the pastyear Noah and I hope to continue to grow in the West Michigan area and beyond.” Macleod said that his primary focus will be news coverage in the Caledonia and Middleville areas, including schools, government and more. He looks forward to covering other stories like sports and local events. After graduating from Caledonia High School in 2019, Peterson attended Grand Rapids Community College for two years before transferring to Rochester Christian University. There, he was given an opportunity to compete in the cross country and track teams while pursuing his bachelor’s degree. Peterson graduat ed after three years with a degree in mass communications and was recognized as a two-time Character of Champion for his athletic accomplishments. College was a blast,” Peterson said. “I never thought I’d get to compete at a professional level and graduate in a field I am very interested in pursuing.” Peterson came back home after grad- -si’ uating where he plans to start his career in journalism. Over time, he llllll hopes to gain lots of experience and connections to pursue a career in sports media and communications. 1 m excited to be back home in West Michigan,” Peterson I added. “1 hope that my time at the local newspaper group provides Peterson me with new opportunities and knowledge of what 1 want to do with my life.” Macleod said she is thrilled to welcome Peterson on board. “I know the Middleville and Caledonia areas are in good hands with Noah. I know firsthand what it’s like to start your journalism career in the community you grew up. I’m excited to see him learn and grow while connecting with the community,” she said. Founded in 2003, View Newspaper Group is a locally-owned, locally-con nected community newspaper group covering 13 Michigan counties. As Michigan s largest independently owned newspaper group, the company publish es 21 newspapers with print editions reaching more than 335.000 households each week, plus an additional 500,000 monthly online readers. For more in formation, visit mihomepaper.com or contact Ftew Newspaper Group Brand Manager Emily Caswell at ecaswell® mihomepaper. com. i'wU •Ko: f J; ( offices of Edward Jones Member SIPC Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 iki 5 Most of us probably don’t enjoy preparing our taxes, but there’s of ten a reward at the end — a tax refund. If you get a refund this year, how can you make the best use of it? Of course, the answer depends somewhat on the size of your refund. Last year, the average tax refund was $3,050, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Whatever the size of your refund, though, you’ll want to maximize its benefit. Here are a few suggestions: • Contribute to your IRA. If you were to re ceive about $3,000, it would go a long way to ward funding your IRA for the year — but any amount would help. You still have until April 15, 2025, to contribute to your IRA for the 2024 tax year, but if you've already “maxed out” on It, you could use your refund for 2025. The an nual contribution limit for a traditional and Roth IRA remains $7,000, or $8,000 if you’re age 50 or older. And by getting an early start toward ful ly funding your IRA, you can reduce the pressure of having to come up with large amounts later in the year. • Build an emergency fund. Your tax refund could help you start or expand an emergency fund. It’s a good idea to keep up to six months’ worth of living expenses in such a fund, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account, separate from the funds you use for your daily expenses. You might need to draw on this fund for unexpected expenses, such as a major home or car repair or a medical bill that’s not fully cov« ered by your health insurance. Without such an emergency fund in place, you might be forced to dip into your IRA or other retirement accounts to pay for these types of costs, and such a move could be expensive, re sulting in taxes, penalties and lost opportunities for growth. • Contribute to a 529 plan. If you have children or grandchildren and you’d like to help them further their educa tion someday, you might consider investing in a 529 education savings plan. With a 529 plan, earnings and withdraw als are federally tax free, provided the money is used for qualified edu cation expenses. Based on where you live, your 529 plan may provide State tax benefits, too. b • I 'A' fim— ♦ ♦ t; I I • <*4 I s. Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Put your tax refund to work •k Zach Santmier, owner and CEO of Trumble Insurance Agency, said the number one question that seems to be on locals’ minds lately is "What's going on at the old County Seat?" Santmier and his team at Trumble are happy to answer that question. Renovations are currently underway at the historic building on the corner of Jefferson and Church streets. Trumble purchased the building late last year and plans to use it as its new central headquarters for Barry County. Santmier said he and his team stripped the building down to the studs and is hard at work, preparing to make a physical presence for the agency in Hastings. For more on the renovations, look to this weekend’s edition of The Reminder. Photo provided I b* I * e a Mb I I J J I I L i ) 'A— FOCUS 1 I n It ■fM’. J 1 Provided by the Barry County ■ Id '* «• signed up for it last year. As of now, around 290 people are registered for this year’s event, putting organizers on pace to match last year’s total. Advanced registration is encouraged so that organizers can get an idea of a headcount for food purposes, but walkins are certainly welcome. This year’s keynote speaker is John Riley, of Gentle Response, an orga nization that provides de-escalation training. Riley is a former Army infantryman and retired member of the Grand Rap ids Police Department. It was while preparing a conflict de-escalation training class for his church security team in 2016 that he realized what he had to share and teach would benefit anyone who deals with the public. Wynsma said people of all professions tend to partake in this training, includ ing teachers. “We think it is fantastic because it’s more about trying to help communities and churches and schools,” Wynsma said. “To just have more knowledge because the more you know the better you can help people. That’s basically what it comes down to.” Wynsma also said that each con ference features something new, so someone who may have attended the event each year will walk away learn ing something new. Detailed information on the event, along with registration forms, can be found at barrychurchsafety.org. Financial I A li i f » ■jf No one 1 ikes to think about a situation where their lives might be in danger — but one local event is designed to prepare you for exactly that. The Larry' Jackson Memorial Barry County Sheriffs Church Safety Con ference is where such information is exchanged. This year’s event is slated for Feb. 22 at First Baptist Church of Middleville. The event runs all day, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and features several guest speakers and break-out sessions with vaiying topics, from building safety and legal liabilities to de-escalation tactics. It’s an opportunity for groups and individuals to receive this kind of training even if they previously didn’t have access to it. “Particularly at churches, you don’t want to think about an active shooter coming in, but we rather equip people to know what to do in those situations rather than they regret not knowing what to do,” said Becky Wynsma, who is a member of the Barry County Sheriffs Auxiliary, a member of First Baptist Church ofMiddleville and helps to orga nize the yearly event with her husband. The training and education don’t just center on extreme situations like an active shooter, either. In fact, first aid training is also a popular breakout session for the event. The event has steadily grown over time, with a record 393 people who I V' u >" v» Contributing Writer 5 1 <4^ ■i I 4 Jayson Bussa « I a Church Safety Conference slated for Feb. 22 Ok. I I 1 VI M Early this year. Hastings-based cemetery monument maker Patten's Michigan Monument Company moved into this brand new, sprawling, 17,500 square foot facility located at 851 North M-37 Highway. Photo by Jayson Buss a J’S n > r ** *--- - * • « *'•? : 1 S?: AMt :P>.- •l • • ft (■t- •' 4 * 7 a t if 51: rt • <«kt V • ?. — - R .1^ * t •W 1 € «r.. I «r» XT ; <T ■ k ■I i-.t : . kA I »» * a U: rd r t r <. .4 1 es X < oit r, w 3 I I' 0 ■ Thursday, February 13, 2025 Patten Monuments makes big move after decades in the city of Hastings A 1 I * Klf THE HASTINGS BAMHER www.HastingsBanner.com (It is possible, though, that 529 wi±drawals could affect financial aid packages, depending on who owns the account) A 529 plan can be used to help pay for college, accredited trade school programs, some K-12 expenses and even to help repay some student loans. • Pay down debts. Your tax refund may give you a chance to re duce your debt load. But which debts should you tackle first? You could follow the snowball” me±od by paying off the smallest of your loans or debts as quickly as possible. Or you could choose the “avalanche” route by making minimum payments on all debts and using extra funds such as your tax refund — to pay off the debts that carry the highest inter est rates. Either method could help you save money in the long term. It’s not often that you receive a financial wind fall such as a tax refund — so think carefully about how you can maxi mize its benefits. This article was writ ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, MemberSIPC �<99 ■ p 4 Thursday, February 13, 2025 s. THE HASTINGS BANNER y 1 www.HastingsBanner.com r Service club sponsors educational trip to Lansing The Kiwanis Club of Hasting helped give the students at Southeastern Ele mentary School a ride - literally. The local service club announced it sponsored a recent trip for 264 elemen tary students, 26 staff members and 78 parents, not to mention six bus drivers, to the impression Five Museum in Lansing. “Whether it was the interactive dis plays or the opportunity to travel to Lansing, the day was filled with such great, liin experiences/’ said Kiwanis member Lyn Briel. ‘*Yes, they enjoyed the educational opportunity but also the bus ride and being on a field trip. “Kiwanis is proud ofits sponsorship of Southeastern Elementary School and the opportunity to be a small part in further ing the students’ educational experiences whi Ie supporting the teachers and parents through other beneficial programs,” she added. DM A I I j>r - I > *3 1 I 9 « j r Sr J. . V. V I •flfl I- I Id I 4 k 9■< a 1 i '« / ■1 J il *✓ “ 7..' / 1 9W* I .ruifl•• J ?{ 4 k u I V L Library hosting ‘Lifestories’ series in February •< I I* I r, 9^ I Carl Lickley (left), president of the Kiwanis Club of Hastings, stands with Southeastern Elementary fourth-graders Malia Barnum and Heidi Pollet, and Southeastern Elementary Principal Kelly Wilson. The local service organization sponsored a recent trip to the Impression Five Museum in Lansing for hundreds of SES students, parents and school staffers. Courtesy photo on the library’s Facebook page. A second presentation on Monday, Feb. 17 will feature Bill Griffey, Gun Lake Tribe education director, as he and a representative from Native American Affairs discuss the com plexities of“Tribal Government and U.S. and Michigan Government” from the tribal perspective. Educators Maggi Catchick-Houghton and Dannon R. Holley will pro vide the finale for the series during “Another Side of Education” on Feb. 24. The two will help provide a look at issues of diversity in education from different perspectives, spanning their experiences as educators moving from rural to urban school districts in Virginia and Detroit. All of the presentations are free and open to the public. The Hastings Public Library is lo cated at 227 E. State St. in Hastings. For additional information, persons may contact the library by calling 269-945-4263.— DM THANK YO U! J '•*-4 * 1 w fl r w1 517-983-0954 Siari Saving Today ~ Use Spray Foam I ItiVI I t I( * .E;.j I J r I I i; r* p I I 4 t -I* I *1V1I I ••1 W I .6 ’ I wk r* sV T fI 1 1 i . V I I 4^ .:. h C I Xj 'j^ ’ . * i •• I i d I t e ? I * k V *1' n 4 V < w n. mA 1 '■ *. r MIL J I •4 kU % s a .t J The staff and students at Southeastern Elementary gathered to express their appreciation to the Kiwanis Club of Hastings after the local service organization sponsored a recent trip to the Impression Five Museum in Lansing. 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DuWayne Robinson of the MSP’s Fifth District headquarters in Paw Paw said the Cloverdale resident was transported to Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries. Robinson t u » 1 I r « T fl Thi € { added the MSP had yet to release the individual’s name, as the investigation is considered ongoing - and any po tential charges - pending the results of blood tests for potential drugs or alcohol levels in the driver’s system. There were no passengers in the Ford truck. However, Robinson said minor injuries were reported to per sons in the Honda SUV, though names and ages were not released. jmb^ b*Z«r>*u^ J► - I k »r9 ♦ I 1^ t w nS i t ■V. •>,■^9. ' sh<Tr s . S'■ «e a* I H lilia I t t ■ I' ' yr^'’ J wr«* 5 •Li ? Ml 4 rf fr' i. Ann > Im* r/y I I ’ “^ki 1 jwaifeM r* 1 I •e; fl ■• *1 «t B* f’Z- I 4 Ri C«9 7^ 1 t A *» i i! -♦ .1 ■ I >01 < iJ ? 1 I I9> *. a 1 email-gary) Elissa Slotkin (slotkin. senate.gov/contact-your-senator/) and representatives Tim Walberg (walberg. house.gov/contact), Bill Huizenga (huizenga.house.gov/contact) and John Moolenaar (moolenaar.house.gov/ contact). Waterbury said she has been commu nicating with Peters’ office and said the senator and his office have been very supportive. “Your voice matters, and with enough support, we can help protect this invaluable program for future generations. said Waterbury. “A quick phone call or email to their offices can make a signif icant difference.” Those with questions can contact Waterbury at awaterbuiy@starbasebattlecreek.org or 269-969-3219. A a o V :ii-' RIVER CRDISINO u .f o4k ■■ r . : f' .’ * 4 I R» a. \ 22,^^ V; TIMJ I***' • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation ; 'n * 1 i ✓ I J’ A. FB££ Estiniates RM I I JK J >t» . ej in .’J il z V « *A r TT* .fc'A f « As the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate navigate the path for ward for funding the federal government, Waterbury notes that there has been disagreement on how much to allocate for the 90 STARBASE locations. “Currently, the House has proposed $60 million; the Senate has proposed $20 million,” she said. “As a result ofthis dis parity, the DoD comptroller (the finan cial reporting and accounting office) is acting conservatively and only released $20 million for all STARBASE locations during the continuing resolution.” On Jan. 29, the DoD program manager informed STARBASE they would have to close its operations on Feb. 7 because the DoD comptroller will not release additional funds. STARBASE does not know if this shutdown is temporary or will be per manent. “We will only learn this once Con gress passes the appropriations budget and the president signs it into law,” said Waterbury. “If the Senate concedes to the House and increases the STARBASE budget to $60 million, we’ve been told we can resume operations. If the House concedes to the Senate and lowers the budget, STARBASE will most likely face permanent closure.” STARBASE, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates STARBASE Battle Creek. They can ful ly accept any monetary donation people would like to make to help re-open the doors at starbasebattlecreek.org. (Contri butions may be tax deductible.) “With your critical financial contri bution, we can supplement the shortfall in our budget while Congress makes a determination,” said Waterbury. “The funds we raise can help us function in some form during this time. Your support is vital and will make a difference.” Waterbury is also urging people to eachouttotheirCongressional represen tatives and senators, including senators Gary Peters (peters.senate.gov/contact/ I TU •V: 'i •<l I I '^1 r I * ' 1 V. ij J : C-J3 I STARBASE Battle Creek shuts its doors for now: future in limbo .... I '■ t r •J , :% J i 1/ » STARBASE Battle Creek closed its doors and program operations on Feb. 7. This closure not only impacted the Battle Creek site but all 90 programs across the United States, including two others in Michigan (STARBASE Alpena and STARBASE One Selfi’idge), Puerto Rico and Guam. “At this time, we do not know if this is a temporary or permanent closure,” said STARBASE Executive Director Amber Waterbury, who noted that STARBASE Battle Creek has been serving the community and region as a leader in STEAM education for 18 years and has approximately 1,600 children in the pro gram. “Please know that we are working diligently to remain afloat and continue providing an empowering educational opportunity that inspires generations of children to come.” Fifth-grade students in the core pro gram come to STARBASE Battle Creek for five hours (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) ofinstruc tion one day a week for five consecutive weeks with about 250 students attending each particular section at a time. Students in STARBASE Advanced (approximately 80) are in grades six and seven, and students in the Outreach program (approximately 500) range from K-12. Several schools in the area participate in STARBASE programs. STARBASE is part of the Department of Defense and Congress passes funding bills for the federal government, which, when signed by the president, become law. They entered the current fiscal year on Oct. 1,2024, with no budget in place. The federal government is currently operating on a continuing resolution, providing limited funds and STARBASE funds are fully expended. 1 -■'' r I <# t# View Newspaper Group - - *■ John Hendler I s b ■STEAM program idled for more than 1,600 area students < 4 IW The Roundtable Companions for Racial Equity group kicked off Feb ruary with a return to their “Lifesto ries” series, bringing speakers from diverse backgrounds to the Hastings Public Library on Monday evenings for discussions on a variety oftopics. Teresa Hedgewood, a nurse prac titioner from Kalamazoo, kicked off the series on Monday, Feb. 3, sharing her views in “Another Side of Healthcare.” Hedgewood shared her experience as a teen mom looking to support her family when she began to work her way up through the healthcare system. As a woman and a woman of color, she faced many challenges in the 30 years it took for her to realize her dream and move from nurse to nurse practitioner. She also touched on the mental health crisis facing the nation and what Barry County is doing to com bat that need. A recording of Hedge wood’s talk is available for viewing »f. RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. 1-800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCrujseLines.com < 4 I SHOOTING 3<3 4l Continued from Page 1 a V 9|i « « incident report obtained by The Banner. When they approached the bedroom, deputies told Johnson “Don’t move." MSP reports state ' Johnson then drew his gun, a 45-caliber Smith & Wesson 1911. One of the deputies observed the other deputy try to disarm Johnson and the two struggled over the weapon. At one point, the deputy observed that the muzzle ot Johnson’s gun was moving toward the direction of the deputy who was Uying to disarm him. The muzzle was pointing in the direction of the deputy’s chest and head and he feared for the deputy’s life so he shot Johnson,” wrote Pratt. “Deputies and emergency responders attempted life saving measures but Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.” No video exists of ±e incident. Barry County Sheriffs Office dep uties do not wear body cameras. MSP investigators requested dash cam video footage from the patrol car but were told the cameras had not been activated by the deputies responding to die scene. 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Northeastern - Scarlett Williamson (student of David and Alyssa William son) and Luke Yeary (student of Trevor and Cheryl Yeary). Southeastern - Blair Hulsebos (stu dent of Jordan and Crystal Hulsebos) and Malachi Ricketts (student of Shawn and Bambi Ricketts). Star - Kailey VanSyckle (student of Josh and Crystal VanSyckle) and Ad dison Lucas (student of Nick and Leah Lucas). Hastings Middle School Sixth graders Hunter Bierens (student of Jeffrey Bierens) and Korra Leonard (student of Dustin and Tegan Leonard); seventh graders Austin Milcher (student of Matthew and Jessica Milcher) and Gabriella Gole (student of Jason and Karen Gole); eighth graders Abigail Shafer (student of Robert Shafer and Ju lia Kaherl) and Breeya Solmes (student of Isaac and Kiralee Solmes). ! ;i i ’’ nk ‘ , IT ’ 1 •1* ft ss’ i t -' moa I 4 f ,■ 1 ■^1 14 M* I Zin 'ft 1 T r I K. jaabf^o > r IB ;t 5 4; 4 4 »?• « ft i ft L. ft ftr I. V J V 1 \ ''iX.I I, & r «*> ft’> I k ' k. . . t T U 4 SJv‘ W' I ■< * . 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They include sixth graders Hunter Bierens and Korra Leonard; seventh graders Austin Milcher and Gabriella Gole and eighth graders Abigail Shafer and Breeya Solmes. < LJ v I t r ft- rl Lj w 1 SOUTHF^TTERN n I X u r Amelia Mattice and Bryan Killian are Central Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. Photos provided I < LJ * ± ft 1. t < h^ J t ft! T ft A -« * 9 •-ft ;• 1^ I t I r ■ n s T t4 >z * ♦. c S*' *^l^ «l k I I 5g W I. 1 J r:I* <• Ml ’ 'i- s-.t » ? nt.. Kailey VanSyckle (left) and Addison Lucas are Star Elementary’s January Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. n tA « c Southeastern’s Citizens of the Month for January are Blair Hulsebos and Malachi Ricketts. Scarlett Williamson and Luke Yeary are Northeastern Elementary's Citizens of the Month. I ■M Legal advice offered at no cost to Barry County iseniots » *. r ftl -y- aJ k z I k .•J 3lf t’" 'll •F I /< r r» I feK'? 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Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. The advice and counsel is funded primarily by the Area Agency on Aging Region 3B through the Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency under the Older Americans Act of 1965. — MM i; feitt V* •’ I I .ZrV. 'll! ('** I 19^ 4) nwWF** ft I DM^ *« b CELEBRATE SUCCESS! 1 - t f * e » iCh Xi^"4 <w ✓ J: in*’* k<H -A * .-'TTv' ' « 1 Send your student achievements or personal milestones to ♦ i' •* I t c Ji* * r E'J »• I .V I *5 •ers- • 4 i f .< I . .. t: I z < r I 4 , 5 f mmacleod@mihomepaper.com I THE HASTINGS BANNER ■ f. .i I r »* IT' 1 ’ '4 ft''' part rd«Mli' I Group n .W! }i' Feb. 1-28 — Feb. Storybook Walk: u Winter Trees" by Carole Gerber; illustrated by Leslie Evans. A boy and his dog use their senses of sigtit and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow-covered forest. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Feb. 1-28 A Frosty Mystery Game. Solve the mystery! Follow clues on each sign to solve the mystery of who stole the Institute's rose hips. Friday, Feb. 14 Valentine's Day specialty dinner. Doors: 5:30 p.m; dinner at 6 p.m. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic four-■ course dinner for two. Seating is limited: those interested are asked to make their reservaticfffs early. Select from prime rib, chicken Parmesan or a plant-based meal when registering. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Cedar Creek Book Club; "Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer. 10 a.m. to noon. With a mix of fiction and non-fiction biographies, this book club is for readers who share an avid concern and interest in the natural world. Wednesday, Feb. 19 —Family Science Night at the Hastings Public' Library, 6-7:30 p.m. This highly interactive event is family-friendly, features many local organizations and explores science in a drop-in. at-your-own-pace format. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Nominations sought for Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame The Friends of HPAC (Hastings Perfonning Arts Center) are seeking nominations for 2025 induction into The Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame (GFFAWOF). Nominees can be any past or present community member who has stood out in their contributions to the ex cellence in the arts or support of the arts. A nominee should be either a group within the Hastings community al large or a person that has either lived in, or is from, the Hastings area and has con tributed significantly to the Hastings Arts culture or utilized their talents with significant impact on otliers. They could also be a group or person that has made a significant contribution in areas such as, but not limited to application or teaching of tlie ails; performance of the arts; ser vice to the arts or sponsorship of the arts. “The Hastings Performing Arts Center is proud to announce that nom inations are now open for the Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame (GF FAWOF)," said HPAC site coordinator Spencer White. “I his recognition hon- ors individuals and groups who have made a significant impact on the arts in the Hastings area through performance, education, service or sponsorship/’ The performing arts community wishes to show its gratefulness to the many volunteers, community mem bers and groups that provide hours of time, passion and resources to local arts projects and programs in the area. Thanks to their contribution, a higher level of education and performance excellence is experienced by all ages in the Hastings area. A nominee can be presented to the Friends of HPAC by anyone simply by submitting a nominee name, a short story of their contributions and contact information for the individual submitting the nomination. This con tact information is pertinent so that the Friends of HPAC can follow up for more information if needed. Send the information via email to HPAC(^hassk 12.org or submit a nominee by writing and sending the The Grand Rapids Symphony performs at the Hastings Performing Arts Center during the fall of 2023. File photo by Bob Gaskill letter to Hastings Performing Arts Center WOF, 520 W. South Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Nominee forms must be received by Friday, March 7 by midnight. The Friends of HPAC will review all nominations and will name candi dates for the Friends of HPAC Wall of Fame induction ceremony planned MA/ for May. <• • 7 { < IG » .•l >« , z^lr it j'tk’ 1. GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM < '\io! it! 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Jane was born on November 17,1919, V; in Bay City, Ml, the beloved daughter of Pengrey and Mildred McKay. Jane’s life was a rich tapestry woven with love, dedication. and joy that spanned over a century. Her journey led her to the love of her life, Glenn K. Kahler, with whom she built a life filled with love and laughter until his passing. Jane was also preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories. Jane’s professional life was marked by her role as a bank teller at Hastings City Bank, where she served her community with integrity and a friendly smile. Jane and her husband Glenn shared a passion for exploration and warmth, which led them to live in Arizona for many years, and eventually moving to Indiana. r 1 ) 9' , » I I •J 9* Jane’s zest tor life did not wane with age; she found joy and companionship among her senior friends and relished the activities at Thornapple Manor. Jane is survived by her son, Robert Nystrom; grandchildren, Ben Nystrom, Michael (Heather) Nystrom, and Rachel (Eric) Greenfield: step-daughters, Susie Phillips and Nancy Eash; step-grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Jane can be made to the Thornapple Manor, https://www.barrycf.org/ funds/thornapple-manor/, or by mail to Barry Community Foundation, Thornapple Manor, 231 S. Broadway St. Hastings, Ml 49058. Family and friends were invited to gather in her honor at a visitation on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Feb. 13 - Friends of the a.m.; Great Decisions discussion group, 1 p.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Youth Garden Club, 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Clean Living; Reduce Toxic Load in Life, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; Family Science Night, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 - Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 - Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-noon; Dungeons & Dragons and Warham mer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m.; Lift Every Voice: Life Stories, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 - Baby Cafe, 10 a Worship Togeth er ,..at the church ofyour choice schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. P.O. Box 8, Telephone 269-945-9121, Email hastfiTic@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.cbchastings.org. Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH I . 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries; Sundays 6 p.m. 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI Pastor Roger 49046. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday night 4246 Pastor Father Jeff to 7:30 pm. School Youth Group; 6:30 Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- study and prayer time 6:30 Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle p.m. 8609. and Children’s Ministry. Bible Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on mship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: FISXfab nwsnNGS Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 << * Xk' . I 1 t i r I r ASK DR. UNIVERSE t I I I I A T J * B dcTB.- T r V: 49^ <4^ p * 5 Reframing things ± H- ' * 1 7 2 I i 4- I i How do glasses work? — Prisha, 8, Pa. Dear Prisha, I got glasses as a kid. I put on my new spectacles and was floored by the crisp details. I had no idea you could see individual leaves on trees. I thought everyone saw a green blur. 1 talked about that with my friend Dr. Rachna Narula. She’s an eye doctor—called an optometrist—at Washington State University. She told me that glasses help direct light to the correct spot in the eye so we can see. “If someone’s eyeball is too short or too long, glasses help focus the image on the retina because that’s where the person can see,” Narula said. We see because light gets inside our eyeballs and hits a layer of tissue at the very back called the retina. That tissue is full of cells that change light into electrical signals and shoot them up the optic nerve to our brains. Our brains turn the signals into images. Getting light to hit our retinas depends on different parts of the eye working together. First, the light goes through the clear, squishy tissue at the front of the eye called the cornea. The cornea bends the light to focus it toward the retina. Then, the lens, which is behind the cornea, bends the light a bit more. Ideally, the cornea and lens work together to bend the light so it hits the retina. But sometimes the distance from the cornea to the retina is too long or too short. The bent light hits in front of the retina or behind it. That makes our vision blurry. Some people are near-sighted, or myopic. Their distance vision is blur- "A ry. Their eyeballs are too long, so the light focuses in front of the retina. Some people are far-sighted, or hyperopic. Their up-close vision is blurry. Their eyeballs are too short, so the light focuses behind the retina. Some people have astigmatism. Their cornea or lens isn’t perfectly round. It’s shaped more like an egg. That scatters the light, making it hit lots of places at the same time. That also makes things blurry. An optometrist can measure the length and shape of our eyeballs. They use lots of instruments and ask us questions to figure out the perfect _ lens to correct our vision. Glasses bend the light before it gets to the cornea. So, the glasses lens, the cor nea and the eye’s lens work together to bend the light just right. A glasses lens can curve inward— called concave—to fix near-sighted ness. Or the lens can curve outward— called convex—to fix far-sightedness. You can tell what kind of lenses you have by looking closely at them. “Concave lenses are thinnest at the center, and as you go out, they become thicker,” Narula said. “Convex lenses are the opposite. They’re thickest in the center and become thinner toward the edges.” * Some eyeballs need both kinds of correction, so some lenses do both. Narula told me that lots of people don’t realize they’re having trouble seeing—like me thinking trees are green blobs. It can make doing stuff or learning difficult. It can give us headaches or make our eyes super tired. That’s why we visit the optometrist. The right glasses can reframe how we see the world.— Dr. Universe Do you have a qitestion? Ask Dr. Universe. 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Social Security Administration Rebecca Rose, senior public affairs specialist in the Social Security Administration’s Office of Inspector General’s Division of Communications, joined episode 5 of SSA Talks to dis cuss Social Security scams and how to recognize them. Recognizing the signs of a scam gives you the power to ignore criminals and report the scam. In this episode, Rebecca discusses the four basic signs of a scam. She reveals that scammers will usually: Pretend to be from an agency or organization you know to gain your trust. Claim that there is a problem or that they have a prize. Pressure you to act immediately. Tell you to pay in a specific way such as gift cards. The episode also includes testimony from scam survivor, Kate Kleinert. She’s a widow who shares her story of losing $39,000 to a romance scam and offers advice on recognizing and reporting scams. Our blog titled What You Can Do To Protect Your Personal Information at blog.ssa.gov/what-you-can-do-to-protect-your-personal-information covers ways you can safeguard your personal information from scammers. To learn more about scams and how to report scams to our Office of the Inspector General, visit our scams webpage at ssa.gov/scam. You can listen to this episode on our SSA Talks webpage at ssa.gov/news/' audio-series.html and subscribe to receive alerts about future episodes. The SSA Talks webpage contains a transcript for each episode. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for IVest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security^ Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. _ —— "v I *. £>« 4 '0# J 4 5* ?-S ••.•l >s T’ ' t.c: A I! « .s & V «k • ^Wi ^ifl s "" •ti • •71aa '.asi? 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TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Sherry A. Fyan. died 01/22/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Steven Fyan, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. VT': I’ ’4 « JYHH« ) 0T-30rV t . I J * * jQUbbnn.Oh. X jB MAUJIV 1 eeopt iM I ar V T I ; i-na3Rc * ’s IP - 1 .1 ! I A ) I • I? 7 I .aoJ : ■• I11 r c 11 I» Cl I 5 I 'SVQ'iOt nAi V •JS 'v ^- I.’/ ;r I, (I I 5 a •( t I X I * r n I Vn. 1 .. ?3 .' Date: 02/05/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Steven Fyan 3381 Fyan Drive Freeport, Ml 49325 269-680-9029 i iHlrv. * O' •rnt. k "'’ft tp % 4 > • 2 J 1 \ • - «,>. 'TK ■.'hK •l 5 1 1 *w I 1 <-’S 1 I h K YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR REAOERS. - r* 12.-1^’- (r S. 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IP ( t • t it - JTX r. rO • .ayi/i -rI p' .XT.’ -r. ,oi ./fttV' < *< f r iIr' jH ’’r' ■,' • k 1 ■0 K r 9 t r* f* » r T ' J 1 r • I itf ' ■? I r >4 J 1 fl 4' » j'> I s • w' . *»‘ I J 1 .1. < I uJ * ' J ‘/f -J 3 i?r* zr J; I 4 r* r;) I h *■ I J,. I ia • tr.. A« J f 1 I I M t’ f F' < r i I r . I* f” fI NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 13,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Angela Marie Metzger and Brad Allen Jousma, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated July 9,2021, and recorded on July 20,2021 with Document Number 2021-009248, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated January 29,2025 and recorded on February 3,2025 and given document number 2025-000828 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of IWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($233,466.02). Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03’20” WEST 1743.01 FEET ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE 90 DEGREES 0'00” EAST 99 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF NORTH STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 0’ 00” EAST 30.75 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE EASTERLY 68.52 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE. AND A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 433.00 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 85 DEGREES 27’59” EAST 68.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03' 20” EAST 360.41 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00” WEST 99.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03' 20” WEST 355.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Street Address: 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: February 13, 2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 25 6254 (02-13)(03-06) f t THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasfingsBaiiner.com J Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joyce J. Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Mortgage: July 17. 2014 Date of Mortgage Recording: July 30, 2014 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $13,470.37 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot Twelve (12) of Innovation Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof being located in the Northwest onequarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Common street address (if any): 7795 Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849-9323 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 13, 2025 Trott Law, RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1552706 (02-13)(03-06) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 13,2025.The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Denton W. Kemp and Cindy S. Kemp, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: November 23, 2018 Recorded on November 28, 2018, in Document No. 2018-011472, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen and 90/100 Dollars ($103,214.90) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; Commencing 1.094 feet South of the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for point of beginning: thence East 198 feet; thence South 110.5 feet; thence West 198 feet; thence North 110.5 feet to point of beginning. Commonly known as 215 S Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 Thursday, February 13, 2025 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Vernon L. Becker (“Decedent”). Date of Decedent’s Birth: October 15. 1936. Name of Trust: Vernon L. Becker Trust dated February 2, 2010. NOTICE TO CREDITORS; Decedent, Vernon L. Becker died January 1,2025. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the Decedent are notified that all claims against the Decedent. Decedent’s estate, and/or Decedent's trust(s) will be forever barred unless presented to Trustee, John Veenstra, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 29, 2025 Douglas J. Brackmann (P-40885) Wesseling & Brackmann P.C. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 John Veenstra 1426-132nd Avenue Hopkins, Michigan 49328 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29968-DE Court address; 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Leatrice D. Anderson. Date of birth: March 15,1929. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Leatrice D. Anderson, died December 21, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jean M. Lockwood, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 02/06/25 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Jean M. Lockwood 1280 Sunview Drive, Apt. 11 St. Johns, Michigan 48879 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 20,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Anthony T. Wonnacott, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): New American Funding, LLC FKA Broker Solution Inc. DBA New American Funding Date of Mortgage: August 24. 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: October 6, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $74,549.95 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 19, Thornapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, 1238.40 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 172.0 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence South 130 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 155 feet; thence East to the West 1/8 line of said Section; thence North 147.0 feet; thence West to the Point of Beginning. Common street address (if any): 4696 Patterson Rd, Middleville. Ml 49333-9742 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; February 13. 2025 Trott Law, RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1553000 (02-13){03-06) ,• J ♦ ♦ fl k i 1 * ii /:l S’ I J STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30011-DE Court address: 206 W. Court Street, #302 Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Emil Anthony Przeklasa. Date of birth; 5/9/1951. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Emil Anthony Przeklasa, died 08/18/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Judith E. Przeklasa, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 2/6/2025 Byron P. Gallagher Jr. P42996 6025 N Hagadorn Road East Lansing,Ml 48823 517-853-1515 Judith E. Przeklasa 1941 Wisconsin Ave. Englewood, FL 34224 (513) 607-8156 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29968-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Kenneth A. Ervin. Date of birth: February 1,1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Kenneth A. Ervin, died October 14, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Leslie E. Boonstra, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St., Ste, 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Rhoades McKee PC Neil L. Kimball P36653 55 Campau Ave. NW #300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 Leslie E. Boonstra 427 Bluff Drive Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 953-6170 NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Fuller, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Neighborhood Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 1,2020 and recorded April 17, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020004093 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen and 39/100 Dollars ($158,816.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as; Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 links West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22, thence West 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence South 12 rods 16 2/10 links, thence East 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence North to the Place of Beginning. 8150 Tasker Rd, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 6, 2025 File No. 24-009935 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (02-06)(02-27) r 1552985 (02-13)(03-06) I 7 4 J �y’ / /1,1 « I t t I SPORTS J I I , J I , <» it 8 www.HastingsBanner.com «»« Thursday, February 13, 2025 I J 1 F * . Grummet first for the first time at first ever district 5 k Brett Bremer Sports Editor Grummet closed her junior season with an all-state medal in her hand for an eighth-place finish in the 155-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit last March. Her senior season will keep going towards a return to Detroit after she won a varsity tournament for the first time ever Sunday, taking the 145-pound weight class at the MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling District hosted by Hastings High School. In the MHSAA’s first season with an expanded girls’ individual wrestling tournament, which includes a district round for the first time, every district champion was a first time district cham pion. That goes for two-time state champi ons Maddie Hayden from Caledonia and Madison Nieuwenhuis from Plainwell, and for state medalists like Hastings’ Dezarae Mathis and Naomi Grummet. ] 4 I ■* ► I I I rr f I I I I I 1 I J 1 ’.fr> 4 « V 4 A. A •’7'" '*z X > f -4 z 1 r # . * V nieS^. •tf V .F* y; I* u J If 1 » ■■ IHUk >4 ■* •JU'* •«r.t a ft. J I . i. Hastings’ Autumn Miller (right) and Bellevue’s Ariel Crawley battle for control during their 110-pound blood round match Sunday at the MHSAA Girls' Individual Wrestling District at Hastings High School. Photo by Brett Bremer r • Vj* ‘ •I 4 k X •*J- 4. r ...^-I I I ax e, iA * •t .i- « 1 / 4 ?{5 1 u 1 »•* J , > 1*' ‘ I.?' I '■.WI> I II !■ I IF» ____ Zi •^fc- Delton Kellogg's Olivia Post (top) strains to try and pin Gull Lake’s Madison Miarka during their 125-pound blood round match at the MHSAA Girls' Individual Wrestling District at Hastings High School Sunday afternoon. Photo by Brett Bremer ¥ r • >< j < is J 4 >1, <r x-. ? .•r./T >4* < \ f I h *7% ••• rr • s SRH I 1 ’ «Mtf *± I Ik ’>•.rx. X-‘’Rr - '-‘.i 4^ z MSnitT •Rfck- 'I* -••V. <Uk I* -.rv^ _____ »> ^ui Uiri'. I -- z*?' 1*^ *V- .2 «x ( I* Ja__ * *«« I, I 1 ,7 \£ .4 4^ H -'-1 > '•^7 7*- *7- .., ,, L7 nb < 4*^ H* I I f 1) w* J Saxon 145-pounder Naomi Grummet celebrates her first tournament victory ever at the MHSAA Girls individual Wrestling District at Hastings High School Sunday. Photo by Brett Bremer Grummet couldn’t help but grin as she hopped up onto the top step of the medal stand, the last district champion to be honored Sunday, and her grin turned into a big of smile as Saxon coach Erin Slaughter handed her a championship medal and the poster of the 145-pound bracket. “I have never actually placed first,” Grummet said. “The closest I have come was second. I was like, I really just want it especially at districts. It is our first districts ever, and getting a chart, f was so happy about it. The first, first place at districts. I was exhilarated. “I am just so excited about that last match,” Grummet added. “I was coming in and in my mind the whole time was that paper. I really wanted the charf thing. I was like. I’m going to get it.” Grummet pulled out a 5-2 win over Kelloggsville’s Gloria Uwamahoro in the 145-pound championship match. The two were tied 1 -1 after a quick escape by Grummet to open the third period. After most of a minute on their feet, Grummet scored the take down that put her in con trol of the match. “She came in high, so my shot would have either been a blast double or a no shot, because she is so strong, so one thing I had to do, like the only shot I could get in on her, is like the no shot, just into her leg and pull it. I was like, 1 have got to do that shot right now, 1-1.1 needed to make it work. I did not want to go into overtime, and it worked. “It was like the best thing ever. She broke my head gear too. Very sad. The whole thing, ripped right off.” The Saxon senior is just in her second season of competitive wrestling. “My brothers both wrestled and I would just watch, and I would be like I want to do that so bad. They were like three when they first started, and I was like this is what I want to do,” Grummet said. Her brother Griffin Grummet is a sophomore on the Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team. “They like to throw me aroi^d,” Naomi said. “The oldest of my yoiiiger brothers, [Griffin] is really good. He aniiW makes me cry sometimes. He’s a good partner. He has been doing pretty good and 1 like to watch him.” Naomi is one of six Saxons who won their way through to the regional round of the state tournament. Mathis, a junior, took the championship in the 115-pound weight class by pinning Hamilton’s Korrayah Kapenga 4; 17 into their cham pionship bout. Chloe Aicken was second at 155 pounds for the Saxons, Kennedy Lewis at 130 pounds placed third and Jordan Milanowski at 140 pounds and L Aryonna Farrell at 130 both placed fourth. “Everyone going out there and getting what they want, and just never giving up, it is one of the coolest things I love about all my teammates,” Naomi said. “They want what they want, and they’ll do whatever they can to get it.” Thornapple Kellogg got four girls through to regionals. Senior Emma Gibson won the 135-pound weight class. She pinned all three of her foes includ ing Allegan’s Dawn DeGood 1:20 into ■ their championship bout. Raini Braska at 110 pounds and Adelaide Holderman at 170 pounds took runner-up finishes. Holderman couldn’t help but smile as she high-fived a still kneeling Hayden after Caledonia’s two-time state cham pion pinned her 58 seconds into their 170-pound title bout. Holderman had made quick work ofher two foes with first period pins before running into Hayden. The TK team also had Rylee Alberts at 140 pounds place third. Lakewood had Lillian Teachworth at 105 pounds and Peyton Federau at 155 both place fourth. Lakewood’s Julianna Taylor, Delton Kellogg's Olivia Post, Thomapple Kel logg’s Jaycee Teunessen, Briella Dyk stra, Addison Barringer, Aubrey Sines, Shaylynn Myers, and Hastings’ Bella Strimbeck, Autumn Miller, Sara Baker and Sydney Patterson all won their way into the blood round, the consolation semifinals, but saw their tournament run end one victory shy of qualifying for the Feb. 16 regional. k,tl' '' 4;-^ ‘i* - J 1• » f t r I.LxKtfV*-' r* * H «' I J I ) H''; * u-ir iI AO • • * ♦ 1V s' .' ?3mBf ?5mBfr; 0 &» I d J ' 4 « 1 t ' 'r ’J' t .7: - ^hSivr^ -• >• 3 I I i * fT i I J 3/' I — > t < ;U(/<1' * .•it/b'-* -M** : V# ... t -ar i • • I •> ir t k V.-'OT 9 . ’* J, ’ in xt “i./ ’iT- fi •t - r I tb' 1 » O?' r' F** « rl « ( >: 4 ' ' * L^* ■1 • ’t’J .1 yzi n I •t < 1 * ri w I 4^ I r 11,.' ; T 1 I I r ..i.aL...'^ IT. 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Things got interesting in the end, as the Trojans needed Griffin Grummet to seal the victory in the last of the 14 weight classes, and he did just that with a 7-4 win against his 150-pound foe, clinching a 43-35 win and the district championship for the TK varsity wrestling team. The Trojans will head to Harper Creek High School Wednesday, Feb. 12, to take on the host Beavers in the MHSAA Division 2 Team Regional Semifinals. Parma Western and top ranked Lowell meet in the region’s other semifinal match-up Wednesday. Gull Lake got to the final against TK with a 53-26 win over Penn- ■*>' n * i •<e The Trojans were set to head to Harper Creek Wednesday evening for their MHSAA Division 2 Team Regional Tournament. The Trojans and Beavers were slated to meet in , one regional semifinals while top ranked Lowell was set to face Parma Western in the other. The Trojans were at Harper Creek Saturday for their MHSAA Division 2 Individual District Tournament and five Trojans won their way through to this Saturday's MHSAA Division Individual Regional Tournament at Gull Lake. Curtis took second in the 165-pound weight class. He had a pair of pins and dien a technical fall against Parma Western’s Titan Parker in the semi finals before naming into Lowell’s Owen Segorski in the championship bout at dieir flight. Segorski pinned Cuilis 1:20 into theirfinal round match. Smith at 175 pounds. Miller at 113, Peter at 157andBossenbergerat 165 all placed third. A .r-. J 4«b 4 r • » ■1 > » J i %i f ,-•*» i - :I • i> • 4 t« w field in the district opener in Richland Wednesday. Camden Peter started the TK run at the opening of the district final with a pin at 157 pounds. 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I* 1 The Thornapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team celebrates its MHSAA Division 2 District Championship after a 43-35 win over host Gull Lake in the district final Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Richland. A- Lb 4 �1 » Thursday, February 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 'l Troian ski boys compete at D2 regional races I* Sports Editor 5 i A < * > A- •A 4 \ ,• *w Ti‘ ; I % * X L 1. ■ B Xjfc i It '*w .... a K • ' %• ■ (• I 9 4 .,4. ' ■t I,' 1 k 04 J*' 1 ♦ V • A; % * 7.^ k '-V I $ 1 L ' i JI’ r- 'It H 4l 4 UI 5a»m •r I /u I • w 1 E ■ I « -BCb. jitr 'MMi D n 4 4; -k . 1 at, MKhnj t* t r .-M x •* ;l w b i .W 4 ! X'J h 'B t I w1' fit SC J 1 J 5. *• tar * * fMT I % f i '« ( '4 f '’to,. ■ >> 1MI»^ *? 1 * •£. I K won vtliarl 4 ■ r H; 1\ flGff f I K I » |4 . . V ’ k • I \ I I • UJ v.'v *« 1 I w Il t Xiis. :A. I I : ■ « * f Hfrk / farrmri « I'' f.’. ‘ J.I 4 i r ?.'f —— Vfo. 1,., I ?• . ( < f-ilr I <1 i' i •« V . (JsUSi,.,,, f' * IT > *Rb * 4» J< if 4 •> t♦A « ;L I < n w ' /I - A 1 ‘'t 11 jf ' '"ME: db f I. i 1 » ■4 ’ !k';.-^ fijiiWi' I 4 I ' 1 I < 1 kk ••• r• 1 / * ■ ' I i i f • T • I': i/lC V *•* Mf- f *1' 1 2 v.v^ »*MV te. iBdS- •H. ♦ I / WUl 1 BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1 Exchange student Claudio Costa led the PlainwellThomapple Kellogg Trojan boy s’ varsity ski team in both the GS and the slalom races at the team’s MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Grand Rapids Christian at Cannonsburg Ski Area Monday. Costa finished in a tie for2 7th-place in the GS and was 27th in the slalom too. The East Grand Rapids boys and girls were well ahead of their competitors in the team standings and both captured regional titles. The Pioneer boys won with 86 points, with the low score in both events. Grand Rapids Christian finished the day with 145 points and West Catholic 157.5 to earn the other two team qualifying spots for the state finals. The PlainwelLTK team did not have a girls* quad competing Monday. The boys’ team was 13th in the day’s final standings and also had Mark Gielincki 40th in the GS, Gerrit Taber 59th and Loehn Luckett 60lh during the regional’s cold and cloudy morning session. The sun came out and the wind picked up on the hill for the boys’ slalom competition in the afternoon. Behind Costa, the Trojan club had Luckett 47th, Taber 48th and Ben While 57th in the slalom. The top three teams overall and top ten individuals in each event qualified for the Feb. 24 MHSAA Division 2 Ski Finals which will be held at Boyne Highlands. Cadillac’s Zane Wallis won the boys’ GS competition with runs of24.82 seconds and 25.96. The regional had the racers compet ing on two different GS set-ups and two different slalom sel-ups for their four runs. Costa had the top run for the Trojan club in each time down with times of 27.21 and 28.50. Gielincki put together runs of 28.12 and 29.68 in the GS. Taber had times of 31.94 and 32.46. Luckett had times of32.44 and 32.16. Teammate Mathvs Meneroud was just off their pace and placed 61st in the event and teammate Robby Jones had the third fastest first run for the Trojans at 29.02, but didn’t make it across the finish line in the second attempt. East Grand Rapids’ Quinn Irwin was the top slalom race with runs of 30.33 and 30.67. He also had the fastest second run of the GS earlier in the day, but a fall the first time down kept him out of the medals in that event. Costa put together times of 37.20 and 36.63 to place 27th in the slalom. Luckett and Taber were within halfa second ofeach I Court address; 206 West Court Street, I Hastings. Ml 49058 * I 1 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Jerry Lee Patrick. Date of birth: T I Jerry Lee Patrick, died 06/24/2024. 1 1 (7 ^j: ; >. that al) claims against the estate wilt be forever barred unless presented to Diana 1 Lea French, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court If St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date •X of publication of this notice. z Date: 02/03/25 Victor L. Bland P38278 > 4341 S. Westnedge Avenue, Sie. 2202 4 Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 269-382-6900 Diana Lea French 12786 Boysen Road Shelbyville, Mi 49344 r»* J 269-370-9145 «l^ < • J p X,' .Ma «* 1 4 Plainvyell/Thornapple Kellogg skier Mark Gielincki gets out of the gate at the start of his second slalom run Monday during the MHSAA Division 2 Regional at Cannonsburg Ski Area Photo by Brett Bremer Other for the PlainwelL/TK team. Luckett had runs of 43.95 and 47.88 in the slalom and Taber turned in times of 45.42 and 46.90 placing 47th and 48th respectively. White added times of 53.27 and 53.51 to place 57th. Behind the top three boys’ teams Cale donia was fourth with 186 points, 18.5 behind third-place West Catholic and ahead of Mattawan/Paw' Paw 189, Cadillac 197, West Michigan Aviation Academy 203, HackettVicksburg 226.5, Spring Lake275, Forest Hills Central 315, Northview 323, Lowell 337.5 and PlainwelLThomapple Kellogg 365.5. The East Grand Rapids girls won a regional title with 57 points ahead of Cadillac 113 and Grand Rapids Christian 116 in the top three. They were followed in the standings by Mattawan/Paw Paw 132, Hackett/Vicksbui^ 181, Forest Hills Central 201, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 209, Caledonia 254, Spring Lake 279 and Northview 358. East Grand Rapids’Sophie Hicks beat out teammate Hann^ Darooge at the top ofthe Darooee’s runs of 35.19 and 33.45. The girls’ GS title wen to Mattawan/ Paw Paw’s Anna Hoogerheide with runs of 26.39 and 26.13. She won without having the top time in either trip down the hill. Caledonia’s Chiara Marta had the top first run time of 26.38 with a time of 26.22 on the second course. Darooge had runs of 27.83 and 25.65, the fastest second run of the competition. The PlainwelLTK Trojans head to Tim ber Ridge for the Southwest Michigan Ski Conference Finals Wednesday, Feb. 19, and then will race at the Caledonia Invitational at Crystal Mountain Friday, Feb. 21 ,to close out the season. girls’ slalom leaderboard al the start of the day. Hicks had runs of35.05 and 33.20,just shy of fourth tenths of a second better than w < bV ». aanoafi f I < *11 I IM*-"' , » I r-* ♦ MfU U-UztSlSKfii#' i •< t % I •KM bit .♦ 1 I r.f 3 * I I > 4 * -’(•J «‘:r" -*y ,■4 I Mini X H' # ) r- 'k4 own • i i •I i rtat MM «a.' * ) r> *4 s< W^'V : »• I • V V- - -5* » ‘ ■3^’‘ <» i !« «!(■> •Iff Qtitf . kH" 1» I ► J- I . ■A, W'' ■ '' x' fl 1*^ Ah ’KI •*** ■. I jBsu & I %w Y'- ■ 3 » ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY 1:00 PM. on February 27, 2025. The amount due INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF automatically entitle the purchaser to tree and clear YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN ownership of the properly. A potential purchaser is PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded encouraged to contact the county register of deeds by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, office or a title insurance company, either of which your damages, if any. shall be limited solely may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, Mortgagor(s): Jordan Jones, a single man and Stephanie Kelley, a single woman Original THIS plus interest. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE . z i ’ rv' ■» following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale Date of mortgage: March 27. 2018 Recorded on Attention homeowner: If you are a military senrice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature of the mortgaged premises, or some part of March 30, 2018, in Document No. 2018-003356, member on active duty, if your period of active duty act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that them, at a public auction sale to the highest Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage. has concluded less than 90 days ago, or it you have the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Amount claimed to been ordered to active duty, please contact the sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting be due at the date hereof; One Hundred Seventeen attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at of them, at a public auction sale to the highest promptly at 1:00 P.M., on March 20, 2025. The Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight and 35/100 the telephone number stated in this notice. bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of amount due on the mortgage may be greater Dollars Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid Situated in Barry County, and described as: given under section 3212 of the revised judicature promptly at 01:00 PM. on March 13, 2025. The at the sale does not automatically entitle the Parcel 1: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the amount due on the mortgage may be greater on purchaser to free and clear ownership of the CORNER OF SECTION 10. TOWN 1 NORTH, following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged RANGE 8 WEST: THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to contact the county register of deeds office or 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for to free and dear ownership of the property. A a title insurance company, either of which may SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET cash or cashier's check at the place of holding potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD: the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly county register of deeds office or a title insurance SALE; Default has been made in the conditions THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES al 1:00 PM on MARCH 13. 2025. The amount due company, either of which may charge a fee for of a mortgage made by Shante Byers and EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY ROAD LINE OF on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jason Snell, the Mortgagor(s), and Mortgage BRISTOL ROAD-126.5 FEET FOR THE PLACE sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not Stephanie Stolsonburg, a Married Woman as Electronic as OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES automaticalfy entitle the purchaser to free and dear Her Sole and Separate Original Mortgagee: nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage. LLC. 40 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., the original Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2022, 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET: encouraged to contact the county register of deeds as mortgagee, nominee for Finance America, and recorded on June 22, 2022. as Instrument THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES office or a title insurance company, either of which LLC, dba AnAm, LLC, its successors and assigns No. 2022-006960, in Barry County Records, WEST 120 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES may charge a fee for this information. Foreclosing Assignee; Deutsche Bank National Michigan, and last assigned to United Wholesale 00 MINUTES WEST 120 FEET TO THE PLACE Default has been made in the conditions of a Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Mortgage, LLC, the Foreclosing Assignee, as OF BEGINNING. ALSO. INCLUDING ALL LAND mortgage made by Nicholas Toecker and Rachel Loan Trust 2006-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, documented by an Assignment of Mortgage BETWEEN THE Antony, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Series 2006-1 Date of Mortgage; November 16, dated May 3, 2024, and recorded on May 23, THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL ON NORTH Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ark- 2005 Date of Mortgage Recording: March 23. 2024, as Instrument No. 2024-003898, in Barry SIDE OF THE DESCRIBED PARCEL. PARCEL La-Tex Financial Services. LLC dba Benchmark 2009 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage 2; Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2023 and date of notice: $117,030.18 Description of the there is claimed to be due and owing as of the CORNER OF SECTION 10. TOWN 1 NORTH. recorded April 12, 2023 in Instrument Number mortgaged premises; Situated in the Township of RANGE 8 WEST: THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 2023-002951 and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are date of this Notice, the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy- 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE on January 29, 2025, in Instrument Number 2025- described as: Lot 24, the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 25 Six and 00/100 U.S. Dollars ($271,676.00). Said OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 000738, Barry County Records, Michigan, Said and the South 10 feet of Lot 31, adjacent to said Lot premise is situated at 2478 Wasabinang Street, FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL mortgage is now held by Data Mortgage, Inc. dba 24 of Streeter's Resort, according to the recorded Hastings, Michigan Essex Mortgage, by assignment. There is claimed to plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Township. Barry County, be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Registration Systems, Inc., AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES 126.50 FEET. THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 0 67/100 Dollars ($172,690.67). Resort. Also an undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 29 of UNIT NO. 1, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY MINUTES EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST Under the power of sale contained in said Streeter's Resort, according to the recorded plat COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE SECTION LINE 135 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE mortgage and the statute in such case made and thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OF A CHANNEL. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage 37. Commonly Known as: 11486 Lighthouse Ct, IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 56 OF BARRY 40 MINUTES WEST 126.50 FEET TO SAID WEST will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period shall COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPT: LOT 32 OF SECTION LINE. THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 0 premises, or some part of them, at public vendue be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 135 at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry determined abandoned in accordance with MCL UNIT NO. 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13,2025. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 2 INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND shall be 30 days from the date of such sate, or OF PLATS, PAGE 56 OF BARRY COUNTY EGRESS ON SAID CHANNEL FROM THE ABOVE upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL RECORDS. The redemption period shall be DESCRIBED Lot 35, Supervisor Chase's Addition No. 2 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL six (6) months from the date of such sale, Commonly known as 2021 E Bristol Rd. Dowling. to the City (formerty Village) of Hastings, Barry 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at unless determined abandoned in accordance Mi 49050 The redemption period will be 6 month County. Michigan, except the West 123 feet thereof, foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised with MCLA 6CX).3241a. In which case the from the date of such sale, unless abandoned according to the recorded plat thereof, tiled in Liber 3, Page 2, records of ^rry County, State of Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the redemption period shall be 30 days from the under borrower will be held responsible to the person date of such sale. Pursuant to Chapter 32 of the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of Michigan. who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure Revised Judicature Act of 1961, if the property such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) 918 N Michigan Ave, Hastings, Michigan 49056 sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the is sold at foreclosure sale the borrower will be notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished The redemption period shall be 6 months from property during the redemption period. Attention held responsible to the person who buys the pursuant to MCL 600.3236. If the above referenced the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which foreclosing mortgagee tor any reason. In that property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder under MCLA 600.3278 for case the redemption period shall be 30 days from event, your damages, if any, shall be limited damaging the property during the redemption borrower will be held responsible to the person the date of such sale. solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have a military service member on active duty, if your sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the pursuant to MCIL 600.3278, the borrower will be held no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the period of active duty has concluded less than property during the redemption period. Attention responsible to the person who buys the property at Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. Attention 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to homeowner: If you are a military service member the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage homeowner: If you are a military service member active duty, please contact the attorney for the on active duty, if your period of active duty has A holder for damage to the property during the on active duty, if your penod of active duty has party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have & redemption period concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the Dated: February 13,2025 ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney number stated in this notice. Dated; 01/24/2025 For More Information, please call: Quintairos, File No. 25-000855 for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the Prieto, for at the telephone number stated tn this notice Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC telephone number stated in this notice. This notice Servicer 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. is from a debt collector. Date of notice; 02/13/2025 Orlando. Florida 32801 (855) 287-0240 Matter Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman Troy Ml 48084 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, No. Ml-005524-24 P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Arm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 101829 (02-13)(03-06) (02-13)(03-06) 1J d Ik Mi Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, l> Barry County Michigan, and are described as; I / r » t I i < r 14^'’ • ■ ! J. 3 ■ 4 <ll’!*-’*«i .4‘ CW 1;^ 3 ' •< i WX. 'i<W 4 11 I ■ Xk .« I I ■< *1 I L. r . c 4 b I 4k SOUTHWEST to the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 25 of said Streeter's < *1 B i THE Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and r A AT EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY ROAD LINE < i COMMENCING PARCEL AND described as: LOT{S) 25,32.33, 34 AND 35 OF « < DESCRIBED premises: Page 37, also the South 10 feet of Lot 31, adjacent L« I Mortgaged THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES I '.r4 ($117,988.35) is ?.!> = ’ »* Registration and -kfr'fi T* Electronic Mortgage ROAD. WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. '"»s«. ' J Mortgagee; Rutland I .iT?^ circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice •I ■' ■ I* - I act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the t * given under section 3212 of the revised judicature FORECLOSURE SALE FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR t - -T** Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 9 w BARRY COUNTY the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, •b -*J- f* . J * M 41 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • lender and lender s successors and assigns NOTICE * THE HASTINGS BANNER 1961, 1961 PA236, MCL 600.3212, that the . I I Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for * » • k If We'd love to hear about it! following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of /'* •anflRWH KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? BY ADVERTISEMENT: Notice is given under section 3212 of the revisdfl judicature act of (•* •.*. .««« k. Creditors of the decedent are notified ) t r I r>A#w I 09/13/1952 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. *• » . , .>1 • PROBATE COURT Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29968-DE f ir STATE OF MICHIGAN Brett Bremer k a 9 a Wood & 49058, Boyer, in the Michigan, PA. Attorneys MCL PARCEL 600.3241a, TO in BRISTOL which LAKE. case the 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage i I k ( r i i k h » f ^5 h B t ♦ ♦ ‘ Ax* •• r / r 1i'* T"* B tf i ♦ * Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 (01-30)(02-20) 1551592 (01-30){02-20) �I L 10 Thursday, February 13, 2025 t j THE HASTINGS BANNER "jiiP ' .41” www.HastingsBanner com k DK state medalists and youngsters still alive in D4 J ■ 4’7 . ' 1/ V •%. . 4 J Brett Bremer Sports Editor ’ - I; r The two returning Delton Kellogg state medalists are on to the regional round of the state tournament, and three first-timeregional qualifyingteammates will join them. The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team had five guys win their way through the MHSAA Division 4 Individual Dis trict Tournament at Lawton Saturday to earn spots in this Saturday’s, Feb. 15, MHSAA Division 4 Individual Regional at Martin High School. The group is led by senior Gauge Stampfler andjunior Mitchell Swi ft who closed their 2024 on the medal stand at the MHSAA Individual State Finals in Detroit and both placed second in Lawton Saturday. The top four again at this Saturday’s regional will advance to the state finals at Ford Field Feb. 28-March 1. Freshmen Mason Ferris and Evan Stampfler also got through the district along with sophomore Mendon Phillips. Phillips was the runner-up at 150 pounds, Evan third at 120 and Ferris fourth at 190. Phillips has more wins on the roster than anyone this winter. He upped his mark to 37 victories on the season to get into the championship bout at 150 where he was stuck by Climax-Scotts-Marting’s (CSM) Gixxer Blair. On the way to the final, Phillips outscored his three opponents 37-4. Gauge Stampfler and Swift both have 34 wins on the season so far. A pair of take downs were just enough to get him a 7-6 win over CSM’s Cole Reitz in the semifinal round. White Pigeon’s Mazzy Lambert improved his record to 50-1 on 1 I k ? • 7’ > I J i x ) • z * I :#Z I i •w . sr t J f f z iff-J'. I 1 y * I T I. J e » X. / z’ > z z r ■ 5 w I I . I' 1 4 I f ♦ r ' J Jf ? I I I / r I') J « '9 N j; i V t I ) I. / < I f' F J./' z I 4 4 * I { 1 4)^ I / Delton Kellogg's Evan Stampfler (right) and Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Logan Gilbert get settled into their 120-pound semifinal match at the MHSAA Division 4 Individual I* i i j: • V, 7' ' k r J* •• e.f 1 ll« i I •* « I I * 1 r District Tournament at Lawton High School Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer > I A i * i J the season with a 5-3 win over Gauge in the championship match at 132 pounds. Swift needed just one pin to get to the heavyweight final, and he got that in the first period of his semifinal match with Marcellus’ Brock Woodhouse. White Pigeon’s Chaz Underwood outscored Swift 7-1 in their championship match. Evan Stampfler was a part of three technical falls, two he won and one he dropped to CSM’s Logan Gilbert in the 120-pound semifinals, before closing his day with a 7-0 win over Decatur’s Joel Pena in the 120-pound third-place match. The DK freshman lightweight now has 27 wins on the season. The Panthers’ Austyn Lipscomb sur passed the 30-win mark, but sees his season end with a 31-13 record after falling to Decatur’s Aidan Wiggins in the blood round (the consolation semifinals) Saturday. Kayle Mclellan, a returning regional qualifier for DK, also had his season end with a blood round defeat, falling to Gobles’ Jose Boger. The Delton Kellogg regional qualifiers return to Martin Saturday where their team season ended last Wednesday, Feb. 5. The eSM squad outscored the Pan thers 54-28 in their MHSAA Division 4 Team District Final. Delton Kellogg took down Blooming dale 72-12 in its district semifinal match while the CSM squad outscored Gobles 34-26 in its semifinal. In the loss to the CSM squad Delton Delton Kellogg 190-pounder Mason Ferris works to escape the grasp of Centreville’s Matthew Blair during Ferris major decision in their blood round match Saturday at the MHSAA Division 4 Individual District Tournament hosted by Lawton High School Photo by Brett Bremer I f I 1 I r - « I I I A I X * I > V-' vf ! » 4 I A 1 1 4 t •r 4 •1 L ' *4 •i •'* 4 j ; •I ■Jj * -I Ii' 'U' j> r Kellogg got a pin from Swift at 285 pounds, and one from Lane Steele at 126. Lipscomb won by forfeit at 144. Evan Stampfler at 120 and Alec Sinkler at 132 both took technical fall victories. Wins in the dual with Bloomingdale to start the tournament for DK included pins from Lipscomb, Phillips, Swift and Jace Hilton, and the Panther tearh had eight forfeit wins. X jcy J n". 1'^ f i I r-‘ t I J I . fX I I Jkf . 1 ’ » r »* ■'F' I I 1'; • I I |i r* V’ f , r L rl «4 * 1. 1 I I I I J J •• ! *« I* k 'I 1 4 « ) I < Saranac overtakes Lions with senior-ied surge Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 : .. • ■ W 4* '«. ilv i.i ' 71 s sin FT and a pin from exchange student Filip Nowak midway through the second / period of his 144-pound match against the Red Hawks' Seth Purchase. The first 23 points on the scoreboard for Saranac all came from forfeit wins - at 106 pounds, 120 pounds, 126 pounds and 132 pounds. It was only 23,points instead of 24 because of an earlier unsportsman like penalty against the Red Hawks. Star freshman Gabriel Webb, who upped his record to 35-2 overall this sea son with his Wednesday performance, got the first win on the mat for the Red Hawks by scoring a 15-0 technical fall over Lion senior Robert Schilz in the 138-pound bout. Schilz couldn’t get out from under Webb, but he did manage to avoid having both shoulders put on the mat while being on his back throughout most of the three periods. Maple Valley opened the night with a 54-30 win over Fulton in the district semifinals while Saranac was outscoring Carson City-Crystal 54-22. There were only four contested flights in that semifinal for the Lions. Long, Robert Schilz and Nowak all scored pins. The Lions got forfeit victories from Wright, Robinson, Burpee, Cook, Roman Schilz and Deppe. Despite the team season coming to an end, Wawiemia said his team is tre mendously better than when the season started back in November. I am proud of the kids. They all wrestied their hearts out. That is all vou can « ask of them. They’re young. Hopefiilly, 90 percent of them will come back next ffyear. We have some other kids in the ; j hallway talking about it. We’re having a good year and it is starting to show up in the school a little bit. Kids are realizing that we do have a team again. That is | pretty exciting.” Cook, Penny, Robert Schilz and * Nowak are the Lion team’s four seniors I this winter. The Lion team got four guys through; its MHSAA Division 4 Individual Dis- ; trict Tournament al Bellevue Saturday ; with top four finishes that earned them » spots in the D4 Regional at Schoolcraft Saturday, Feb. 14. Nowak took a runner-up finish at 144 pounds with a couple big wins before falling to Union City's Aidan Taylor in the championship round in Bellevue. Burpee, the Lions’ Ione returning state qualifier, was third at 190 pounds. He was bested by Mendon’s J.T. Lux in the semifinal round and then scored quick ‘ pins in both of his consolation bracket matches. The Lion team also had Long place third al 285 pounds and Cook place fourth al 215. They bollt wrestled their way into the semifinals too before falling and then took blood round victories (in the consolation ; semifinals) to secure their regional spots. 9. > ''Ti^ **v A iKC •l I r • • .. S4 4 . '1 I Li I / e/ S ?• b*' '•v 4b.: j 1 1 Maple Valley heavyweight Joe Long awaits the pin signal from the referee as he holds down Saranac’s Whyatt Hicks during the bout in the MHSAA Division 4 Team District Final at Saranac High School Wednesday, Feb. 5, Photo by Brett Bremer than a second before the clock ran out. “My young ones just couldn’t keep up with the older ones,” Maple Valley head coach Tony Wawiemia said, before adding that he was expecting his team to have a good practice session Thursday as the focus turns to the individual state tournament which begins with a Divi sion 4 District at Bellevue today, Feb. 8. “It’sjustthe little things. We talk about that all the time. Little things will bite RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF MARCH 3.2025 SPECIAL MEETING OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting (and public hearing) on March 3,2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 for the purpose of considering the following matters; 1. The application of Kevin L. Anderson for variance relief from a setback requirement of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to facilitate construction of a proposed 12* x 22’ addition to an existing nonconforming detached garage on the lake lot property commonly known as 2429 Chippewa Trail (parcel no. 08-13-050-027-00). The applicant is proposing to construct this addition with a setback of approximately 11.75’ from the rear (street side) lot line. This proposed construction project requires the following relief to proceed; A. A variance of approximately 3.25’ from the required minimum rear yard (street side) setback requirement of 15^ The Zoning Board of Appeals will decide this variance application pursuant to the variance standards in §220-24-9 of the Zoning Ordinance, and any other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. B. A determination by the ZBA that the proposed enlargement of the existing nonconforming building will not substantially extend the otherwise reasonably anticipated useful life of the nonconforming building. The ZBA will make this determination pursuant to § 220-22-5 of the Zoning Ordinance. This application may also involve variances from other requirements in the Zoning Ordinance, as may be determined based on the facts presented at the public hearing. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Board. The meeting/public hearing will be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road in the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance and Map, and the variance application materials, may be examined by contacting the Township Clerk, and may also be examined at the meeting. Written comments regarding the abovereferenced matters may be submitted to the Township Clerk prior to the meeting, and may also be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact he Township Clerk. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 2 48-2 you ... it did tonight,” Wawiemia said. That list of little things centered largely around being better in the bottom position, working up off the mat. “Our heads were on the mat, not mov ing on the bottom. We have to work more at getting our hands free and working out from the bottom. Just frustrating, Wawiemia said. “But I’ve got a lot of first year kids. That makes a big difference,” he add ed. “I don't want to make excuses, but it does. It makes it harder for them. I feel sorry for those ones, they felt so bad because they lost, but they’re up against kids that are tougher and older than them.” Up until that final stretch, the Lions had won five of the six flights that were con tested in the district final, all by pin. The Lions got victories in the first four weight classes to start the dual with a 24-0 lead. It took Lionjunior Tyrese Robinson some time to finish the deal, but he eventually stuck Saranac’s Jacob Bollone 4 minutes and 44 seconds into their 175-pound match that opened the final. Lion junior Jackson Buipee, a state qualifier a year ago, took a forfeit win at 190, a weight class he has bumped up to the past couple weeks with an eye on a run back to the state finals at Ford Field. Maple Valley senior Skyler Cook got taken down by Saranac’s Eric Lake right at the start of the 215-pound match, but made a quick recovery to pin Lake 59 seconds into the match. The Lion team then got a pin from junior heavyweight Joe Long midway through the second period of his 285-pound match against Whyatt Hicks. The rest of the way, the Lions added a pin by freshman Roman Schilz in the 113-pound match against Isaac Delinsky r hS" ii ■ 1 « *W V /' t >1. J 7’ f •0 I I u*. &4 9 rt p I • >* <? 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The match ups didn’t fall right and the one last attempt at a trip by freshman Kade Wright didn’t fall right. It would have been an upset for sure, for Wright to defeat Saranac senior Andrew Wittenbach, the Red Hawks’, lone returning regional qualifier from a year ago. Wright got his shot in at the start of the 165-pound match, the final bout of the MHSAA Division 4 Team District Final at Saranac High School Wednes day, Feb. 5. Saranac held a 40-36 lead and the Lions last, best hope was really for the freshman to find a way to get a pin, Wright managed to get a single leg hold on Wittenbach, but had a tough time trying to trip up the Saranac senior and get him down to the mat. When Wright finally did get Witten bach to stumble midway through the first period, Wright lost his balance too. The more experienced wrestler came out on top at the end of the fall and soon earned the pin that clinched Saranac’s 46-36 victory, Atrio ofseniors, Ryan Bollone, Landen Winsor and Wittenbach earned pins in the final three matches of the district final to turn what had been a 36-28 Lion lead into a ten-point Saranac victory, Bollone pinned Lion sophomore Josh Deppe in the 150-pound bout, and Win sor finished off a frantic period with Lion senior Jeremiah Penny with a pin less I p !h.. A Ar �\ k 1U le V , f < tiitu H.v ——• Hastings girls make No. 9 Parma Western work for win — '•“.1 i '' 1 71S G r ‘4 t HR+SSW'- ST! TT ■> r K i tow r I ► I w va) 3»B 10 b zW I I C.'1 * bi* .13 Brett Bremer Sports Editor I The Saxons and Panthers are on com plete opposite ends of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference standings. The Parma Western varsity girls’ basketball team is now 9-0 in the conference, and 16-1 overall, ranked among the very best Division 2 teams in the state of Michigan. The Saxons don’t have an 1-8 win yet this season and are just 4-12 overall. That ninth conference defeat was one the Saxons could take some pride in though. Parma Western took its second win of the season over the Hastings girls, 55-36 at Parma Western High School Tuesday. The first meeting between the two teams, back in early January, was a 62-16 Panther win in Hastings. This time around, it was just a two-point game at the half. Parma Western held a 22-20 advantage at ±e break. Hastings was healthy for the first time in a week or two. The Saxons hit some shots early and their confidence grew. And the Saxon team was able to have a couple girls’ assist senior forward Rachael Hewitt in filling the scoring column on the stat sheet. “They absolutely played their tails off,” Hastings head coach Ben Wilson said. “We were down two at the half. We challenged them going in where are we at in the season and what is your goal for this? They responded and played one of our best games of the year.” Hewitt had a team-high 15 points, and she had a bucket late in the first half that had the Saxons in front 20-19. Victoria Tack and Kalli Koning both buried two three-pointers and finished with eight points each. Maddie Peake chipped in three points and Bella Friddle had two for the Saxons. Parma found its scoring touch in the second half and started knocking down some outside shots. The Panthers hit four threes in the third quarter to start to pull away a bit. A pair of those threes came as as part of an early 10-0 run in the second half for Western. On the offensive side, Wilson said the coaching staff really worked with girls lately to be able to share the scoring re sponsibilities “Confidence comes through prepara tion,” Wilson said. “We have to be as prepared as possible, and have the kids know that they have a lot to give to our team, to keep looking for shots and keep being aggressive. You’re not always what your record says you are. We’re a talented team. We have kids that have played a lot of basketball. We’ve had some good mo ments, but we’ve been up and down and have to find that consistent effort. “They’re still in it,” Wilson added. “They ’re committed to this and five seniors want to finish their career the right way.” The Hastings girls visit Wyoming Lee this afternoon, Feb. 13, and will be home against Jackson Northwest in the 1-8 for senior night bFriday before going to Northwest for another conference bail game Monday. The Hastings girls wil I also be in action in the conference at Pennfield Tuesday. The Saxons fell 68-29 at Marshall in 1-8 play last Friday, while illness was still running through the team. “We just had no energy. We were tired,” Wilson said. Hewitt had 21 points in the loss. Koning chipped in three points and Friddle two. J 'M* t -HQ'. tjf/. s i I't-j r I V i I I nc’ r 1 • I J 1 / • If! 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Jr . r 7 I J- ! 3 I , • I : I I I ' ; I I. fIJ r-^ 4 4: • < s. t' <• •- f n \b in* .f sT '^1 7 d A « , ' 'J APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm 4? L Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-2726 I " ( ■I I 1 I I •> J ' I i i f d 1^ I? r .:5i 5" •s And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. I .k $• Tuesday, March 4,2025,10:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10,2025,1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 11,2025,9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice I ,1 ■ I * V (-•r Ti .<• r f < > 1^* < MV M 111 Ma, The Saxons’ Liam Renner (back) works to score against Grand Ledge’s Maddoc Taszreak during their 144-pound bout in the MHSAA Division 1 District Final at Grand Ledge High School Thursday. Photo by Dan Goggins coming thanks to decisions from Zo erman at 120 pounds and Jace Acker at 15 7 and a forfeit win by Ian Grundy at 215 pounds. The Saxons got to the district final by outscoring Everett 60-23 in the semifinal round to start the day. In that dual with Everett, Hastings got pins from Aden Armstrong, Humphrey and Friddle as well as forfeit wins by Matthew Shults, Tate Warner, Hunter Sutfin, Zoerman, Renner, Keegan Sutfin and Acker. title bout where he was pinned by Brighton’s Jameson Wood. Zoerman took a pair ofbig wins before eventually losing out in a 9-1 majordecision against Kalamazoo Central’s Alek Marion in the 120-pound championship. The Saxon team season came to an end last Thursday, Feb. 6, as they fell to Grand Ledge in the MHSAA Divi sion 1 Team District Final at Grand Ledge High School. The Comets took a 57-12 win over the Saxons, with Hastings’ 12 points City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 5-3 with a 54-39 win at Saugatuck last “We did what we needed to do to get the win,” coach Howland said of the victory over-die Trailblazers. “It was our first away game we had in a a while and I think it affected our ability The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning an amendment to Chapter 90 of the Hastings Municipal Code to amend Section 90-883 (b)(4) to increase the driveway width at the property line from 20 to 24 feet. The public hearing will pe held at 7:00 PM on Monday March 3, 2025, in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. to execute at the level we should have. We have been doing areally goodjob of All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. taking care of the basketball lately and this game we had too many turnovers. “I am proud of boys and their effort. Its getting late into the season and this is when you want your team to execute and be consistent, soon it will be those teams that can do that the best that get to continue playing basketball late February into March.” Please contact Dan King, Community at dking® Development Director, hastingsmi.gov or 269-945-2468 if you have questions or comments regarding this public hearing. A copy of this information is available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. The Panthers held the Trailblazers to eight points in the first half, building a 22-8 lead going into the intermission. Grady Matteson hit three three-point ers and had a team-high 17 points for The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk 269-945-2468 Linda Perin Citv Clerk Delton to go with seven rebounds, * two assists and three blocked shots. McArthur had 15 points and Hill 12 in the win. Tyler Howland chipped in nine points and four assists. Hill had eight rebounds, two assists and four Visit us online at mihomepaper.com steals. McArthur had five steals and three assists in the win. A ! I 1 I ’ f « » •** -'i^TF • HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 885 River Rd,, Hastings, Ml 49058 to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials; Tuesday. March 4.2025,1:00 pm Organizational Meeting Wednesday, March 12,2025, 9:00 am to Noon and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday, March 13,2025,9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. 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Ihe board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: JC V lit' Friday, Feb. 7. Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor Prairieville Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township % , 4' Athens was overmatched at Delton Kellogg High School Monday. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team took a 73-21 win over the visiting Indians. “The team came out with a lot of energy and did what they needed to do early, hitting shots and getting easy buckets,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jason Howland said. “We were able to force turnovers which gave us more opportunities to score and get some easy buckets. We have been playing really well at home this season and a lot of guys were able to contribute to the win.” Tyler Howland had a game-high 23 points including three three-pointers to go with five rebounds for DK. Keegan Hill chipped in 13 points, five assists and three steals. Grant McArthur added 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and four steals for Delton Kellogg as the back-court dominated. DK also got eight points from Cris tian Rojas and five each from Gabe Ramsey and Tucker Tack. Brennan Godfrey led Athens with seven points and four rebounds. The Delton Kellogg boys have now won five in a row to improve their record to 11-7 this season. They upped their Southwestern Athletic ■» i •1 S' ’iff iJ' <•; Conference Central Division record to Agricultural 44.95% 1.1123 Commercial 50.05% 0.9990 Industrial 40.11% 1.2466 Residential 44.16% 1.1322 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. V.* 1 3 ■i Brett Bremer Sports Editor the Friday before the first appeal hearing. I Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: lU ■A#i J w A •i Delton Kellogg boys stretch win streak to five games 1 r y X Keegan Sutfin captured the Saxons’ lone district championship Saturday at the MHSAA Division 1 Individual Dis trict Tournament hosted by Howell High School Saturday. The Saxon senior ran his record to 36-2 by winning the 157-pound weight class for the Hastings varsity wrestling team. He is one of six Saxons who won their way through the tournament to a top four finish and a spot in this Saturday’s, Feb. 15, MHSAA Division 1 Individual Re gional at Portage Northern High School. Isaac Friddle at 215 pounds, Hunter Sutfin at 106 and Reyd Zoerman at 120 all placed second in their weight class, and the Hastings team had Liam Renner third at 144 pounds and Jordan Humphrey fourth at 126. Friddle, Hunter Sutfin and Zoerman all closed the day with more than 40 wins on the season so far. Keegan Sutfin improved to 36-2 on the year with his three pins. He stuck Mattawan’s Gage Love and then Howell’s Grant Stewart both in the second period oftheir bouts, and then he finished off Ev erett’s Antonio Williams with 12 seconds left in the first period of their 157-pound championship match. Friddle had a pair of quick pins to get to the 215-pound final where he was pinned by Brighton’s Sean O’Keefe early in the third period. Hunter Sutfin survived an early scare, scoring a 6-5 win over Loy Norrix’s Dennis Allen-Wormack in the quarterfinals and then took a maj or decision over Caledonia’s Escher Reeder to get into the 106-pound > e ■ 0 Brett Bremer Sports Editor TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW I 5 Xi* Six Saxons make it through D1 district tourney < r f A’ I r • I t >1 B TQiJi ■ i1 Thursday, February 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com ) i‘ I. 4 American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with dis abilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Hastings Charter Township, Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Castleton Township by writing or calling. Hastings Charter Township Clerk I 885 River Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9690 �J ri 12 i Thursday, February 13, 2025 3 « THE HASTINGS BANNER • A www.HastingsBanner.com s...... trey*" I f . 5T il II I </ > I 'w r * ) t Springport had 14 fewer points than in the first bailgame of 2025 Maple Valley had 24 more. That’s progress. The visiting Springport varsity girls’ basketball team kept the Maple Valley girls winless in the Big 8 Conference so far this season by scoring a 63-37 win at Maple Valley High School Tuesday, but the final score showed big strides from when the two teams met in the first bailgame of 2025 back on Jan. 7. Spanish exchange student Ines San chez led the Lions with 12 points and sophomore guard Aubree Roth put in 11 in the loss. The Lions haven’t had a lol of nights this season with two girls in double figures, and everyone on the team is getting more confident with the basketball in their hands. The Lions got six points from senior forward Taylor Casey and four from freshman center Abbigail Harvey. “When we attack on offense with someone besides Ines, 1 think we’re a better ball club,” Lion head coach Landon Wilkes said. “That is time, and I’m going to say this with a grain of salt that’s me screaming at them. It is,” he added. “They take it and they look to get better, and they understand that it is not a personal attack t J/ I I 9- *- , .7 • .:.e.3Sfij 'A . i .>■ ■v'. J ’’ A X s H .Ss 'i tw 1^ ■• ■ ^ • ss'^-i . , ". Maple Valley freshman Abbigai! Harvey puts up a shot in the paint during her team’s Big 8 Conference ballgame against Springport Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer The Delton Kellogg varsity com petitive cheer team earned a fifth place finish at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Final it hosted Thursday, Feb. 6. The Panther team will be back in action Saturday as it heads to Schoolcraft for its MHSAA Division 4 District Tournament. Coloma won the SAC D4 compe tition last Thursday with an overall score of 726.82 ahead of Lawton 689.84, White Pigeon 673.9, Gobles 644, Delton Kellogg 626.9, Com stock 551.9, Bloomingdale 495.1, Constantine 483.28 and Hartford I d 'R . 4 g 'h' '• J s t I »'•- • J ipIL; i 1 •. 4 ' oj I I ‘rilhr i f an ll'. ! J ,< LZ. 1 u Ji > 1 wBiq? re f T < ♦ ’ • ry 1 J ft ^UQ A i - TOmui ■ h-.'T flTQf • • ,1 . J ' ibdliftl ' £ ff * K .•* r * < ban .'Id? •> 'jfif 4 ’0ic^3 7r> fiiw f c* - r.^ d'jv ► v I J I• I 9 u ■' tnninrtl JWKfM -‘■'A 2^,C1 j,fin •■ Mfflaod^ t Jcrf fiisiiOdiCi ifM I z • s 'i, k’ J bf'': j.irj ;r;,H nnyit ^Xna BUfi J aBit yigt IB I I w r »' k f on them. I care about every one of these 21 kids that are in the program. I’ll do everything I can to make them a better ballplayer and a better human being ... I pulled one young lady out tonight and told her that if she decides she’s not going to shoot. I’m not going to play her. So, that is kind of where we’re at.” It’s still a work in progress to be sure. Springport’s fijll-court pressure did hurt the Lions early on in the bailgame. Often times the Lions were able to get the ball over half-court, but then found themselves in a tough spot pushed to the sidelines. The Spartans did get out to a 9-0 lead and things were never really any closer than that. The Spartans bumped their lead to 26-6 by the end ofthe first quarter and led 38-13 at the half. Like most coaches, Wilkes was quick 481.3. DK put up scores of207,. 1 in round one 179.1 in round two and 240.7 in round three. The DK girls outscored Gobles in round two and had a two-point lead on the Tigers heading into round three, but Gobles jumped up into the fourth place spot with its round three routine. The winning team from Coloma had the top score in each of the three rounds, 224 in round one, 203.2 in round two and then a 299.8 in round three. Allegan won the day’s five-team SAC Division 3 competition with an overall score of 701.26. _ jj • ■’*’1“ icx' it v^n i ’ I.: noq^r 4 I / « • J ‘ f 01 bovf*fa h«B 1b' I '8 . t • V* ,.u JI (< 4 IJ ' (s n J 4 » J s > »' I a x’ 7l“ * I J I I f r ' • ✓ I I f ■ f i .■ 2 LM el J t i JJ r.' ISIR ' I £ .ic t 1 M Si' I r I p•' - * i I Wrr:-.’ ipt «... c id BK':4 »«* c ST I 5 I • t i I * / 1 /» Great start helps get DK girls win over Watervliet - tl c^.1 -J* 4^ f *^4 r ELC Ci -- ■ F A X rt 5 "•>1 shows that they are starting to believe in ''^2 li themselves as well.” 1 I i-' t-in. t a) The Watervliet girls are 5-12 overall J. this season and sit fourth in ±e South- 3 .n western Athletic Conference Lakeshore ' .-[/a jn379 I ; Division. The DK girls moved their re '1? cord to 4-13 overall with the win and will 'I get back to SAC Central play at home against Martin Friday, Feb. 14. Addie Stampfier had 21 points, nine I 'W a£vjc rebounds, four assists and nine steals for j^n.' n the DK team in the win over Watervliet, :/ .01. >) just missing out on a triple double. Josie Williamshad 12 points, 13 rebounds and 'Li L'U . four steals. Izzie Wendland added 11 I ( J:' I points and Jalin Lyons had seven for DK. it K s n ' TRa That win came on ±e heels of a 59* I! 7i (;,fia^-0A! 31 loss in SAC Central play last Friday, Feb. 7. The Trailblazers lead the SAC F Central at 7-0 in conference play and are Til 14“ 1 overall heading into ±is weekend’s ’ i'"W action. DK fell to 0-8 in the SAC Central in that defeat. n r PI ’ t The Panthers made it 3-3 in their past six ballgames with a 53-45 win over vis iting Watervliet Tuesday night at Delton Kellogg High School. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ bas ketball team took a 14-2 lead to open the ballgame and led the rest of the night. “Tonight was an amazing night for the team,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said. “The girls were physi cal, and played hard the entire game.” The DK lead wasn’t big the rest of the night though. The DK girls had to battle. Watervliet fought back to get within four points by the end of the first quarter, and the Delton Kellogg lead was down to 24-21 at the half. “Even with some struggles at the free throw line the girls kept getting after it,” Lillibridge said. “The growth is unbelievable, and to see them beat a team like Watervliet that has competed against some really good teams this year .j;ic rr * ■if i w?l •* (T' • J’ 9. Brett Bremer Sports Editor r f 1 nr 4 to point out the defensive improvements. “We went to a man. We went two possessions of a 1 -3-1, and that was the plan, to go two possessions of a 1-3-1 and then jump into a man,” Wilkes said. “We don’t work on it in practice. We don’t have time to. There is other stuff we have to work on, and all I have told them is that you’re going to learn to play man, and ifyou don’t learn to play man I J _ 7«u» I 1 .a • J t' ;3D j i xs f • f 41 t• DK cheer closes SAC season at home, set for D4 district Brett Bremer Sports Editor Udi 9^^ j li Al XiAM* r t '< ‘ ’.it --Mr 4 I Maple Valley sophomore guard Aubree Roth flips a shot over Springport's Morgan Shoemaker during their Big 8 Conference contest at Maple Valley High School Tuesday, Photo by Brett Bremer X fem f 1 % > W t < J i 1 *T*’ ' i ' J B f •J * will find somebody else who will. “We make some mistakes. I’ll tweak that as we go along, and deal with it as we go, but number one when you’re playing man-to-man defense it is ail head and heart. When we get here (pointing to his head and his heart), we’re fine. We can compete. We can do some stuff. We struggle on the boards still, which is kind of a fhistrating thing for me, but we’ll get there. We’re still pretty young. Rebounding to me is just like defense, the head and the heart.” The Lion defense wasn’t totally re sponsible for all oflhe 63 points allowed. A number of those came on lay-ups off turnovers by the Maple Valley offense. In the half-court, Springport took advan tage of its size in the paint when it could. The Spartans had three in double I’. figures led by senior guard Chloe Speer who finished with a game-high 14 points. Sophomore forward Morgan Shoemaker had 12 points and senior guard Brooke Benden had 11 points. Springport also got eight points apiece from Hattie Gray and Payton Kubiak and six from Ciarra Brock. The Lions are now 2-15 overall this season and 01-10 in the Big 8 Confer ence. They’ll be on the road in the Big 8 Friday at Reading. I Springport evened its overall record at 7-7 and moved to 4-5 in the Big 8 with the win. The Lions were within 20-12 at the end of the first half of a Big 8 bailgame against visiting Quincy last Thursday, Feb. 6, but the Orioles took off on a 22-6 run in the third quarter and outscored the Lions 33-9 overall in the second half. Sanchez had ten points, nine rebounds and four steals in that loss. Roth finished with five points, three boards and two / assists. Mariah Vandorp and Harvey had three points apiece. Quincy got 24 points and six reboundsJ. from KendylMusielewicz and 12 points, B eight rebounds and six assists from De1 ziray Skirka. I 4 p 1 I 4 I- I r I 9 B Gains show up on scoreboard for Lions despite loss Brett Bremer Sports Editor p mil. I >ww '<'«i .. •L 1^ ST 1#^ nr M U 5i-^ I HT •’ * t I" £ i J V BW J C( . •r ri 1 J i • \ 4 B r£4t. r - '. L T^i^x5a I • M X •l • • r 'I" ■.Jr I I < ry I 'i ' X I" • r “T ■ f C' c I. I J3 r. 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I ''C’i t i • I I V w * V N« — �:v A -J me xwn •n' 1 'r www.HastingsBanner.com I 0 * r f • ; /. c *1 •J a ‘ I •t k .U Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 I The Vikings knew it would be tougher ±an the 23-point victory that won them the 2025 CAAC White Championship. They were right. Lakewood clinched a win its MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal against conference rival Portland in the penul timate bout Thursday, holding on for a 34-31 victory, and then went on to knock off host Central Montcalm in the district final for its second consecutive district championship. The Vikings will now head to Saginaw Swan Valley Wednes day,Feb. 12, fortheir MHSAA Division 3 Team Regional Tournament. The state wrestling tournament isn’t seeded until the final eight are wrestling at Wings Event Center the final weekend in February, and getting that far was a realistic goal for both Lakewood and Portland. The Vikings and Raiders drew each other for the opening round of the state tournament despite Lakewood being ranked eighth in the state in Di vision 3 and Portland fourth heading into the week. “It’s really fun [to beat Portland],” Viking sophomore Bryson Boucher said. “I’m a sophomore now. That’s two years in a row. It was kind of a long time coming. They beat us a lot. I’m 2-0, but before my freshman year they beat us two times in a row.” Portland had some reinforcements in the line-up who were out injured during the conference dual in Mason last month, but the Vikings did what they had to do - they stayed out of trouble. Portland managed just two pins and the Vikings were able to keep a few weight classes closer than they had been in the previous dual. Viking senior Calder Villanueva rose off the mat and gave a couple hard claps in the direction of the Lakewood fans in the crowd after pulling out a big early win against the Raiders’ Mason McGregor at 157 pounds that pushed the Vikings to their biggest lead of the dual, 22-5, six bouts in. Lakewood head coach Tony Harmer was pleased to see Villanueva get over his “butterflies.” I' i Ibt .-f uLQ I t ‘ 0* TO- 'vm! , iia -4nns. I » ’HjoJorv 3 ] maill ' ■ I ■toil SlOtflOgl iooft^C'^ fi J f wn^dlt ' ill? nbcJfix^- iTTiiaib ft h I: 9 3Di' uit > /rru-»3eno'j bn I Titi ,gnuiV 5d > ■- lb <^g3r»bv' viiibV nw? s 'i3 3 •’\e t I 1 V ' 'oT • f \ > it - ’B Wl •r ;*dsL Bfci € • \i. ) ■•i; • I> 1 >v' r3il 9V/i£xir 3dlT3 Q 4 J •t X ,’BV IE 11 1' sn -15^ t IB afl. i>y>w^J rijob i Ii39 I f I f ? < jifiHbnBesf •I ♦ ' >• bfujof t) "^rit /sitJ 3Jiqe_b ais 0 bo 3rir ni fioig.i? i, ft; ■ 4auci b 6 uTf’^ ' 'J A -1 I ’It r • X < ' ■ 1 i t; V 4 « JI I > I I ' k s J i r :■ I k 1 1 I > X>» • : A I I I f ? 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That’s all I did,” Villanueva said. “Basically, twerking. He wiggled off and I got my two.” He got the reversal he needed with ten second to go for a 5-3 win. “That felt good. I was pumped,” Vil lanueva said. All the Vikings were impressed with fi-eshman Dakota Harmer who battled through two scoreless periods with Port land’s Branlun Simon in the 106-pound bout before Simon got a quick escape in the third period. Simon held on for a 1-0 decision. But it was the kind of loss that draws cheers from the bench and smiles from the coach. Simon scored major decisions against Harmer both in the conference dual and at the All C AAC Championship last weekend, and head coach Tony Harmer spent some time reminding Dakota that the match at the All C AAC tourney was a 1 -0 bout going into the third period so getting a better result was certainly possible. “Dakota did a really good job on his defense. He wasn’t doing anything stu pid. Even though he lost, that was a big win for us,” Villanueva said. Lakewood had a 34-22 lead heading into the final three weight classes, the three lightest weights, and Dakota Harmer’s effort was a good start. Ste phen Aldrich had another strong effort in a defeat in which he held Portland’s 113-pounder Landon Lenz to a 17-3 ma jor decision. When the Raider team was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty following the bout, the match was all but clinched for the Vikings who just needed to avoid getting a similar penalty while 120-pounder Oliver John son took on the Raiders’ Sawyer Dakin. Johnson did his job too, holding Dakin to a 3-1 decision. The Viking team started on its early lead with senior Kade Boucher pinning Andrew Feldpausch late in the second period of their 126-pound match. Soph omore Vincent Stamm followed for the Vikings at 132 pounds with a 19-7 major decision over the Raiders’ Issac Kramer. Lakewood senior Lydon “LJ” Rogers then outscored the Raiders’ Zach Stanton 9-4 at 138 pounds. “When we started oft* the dual, we switched Kade and Vincent around. Kade lost to Kramer, but then he beat Feldpausch this time, and Vinny did his job and he beat Kramer. So, it helped build that lead and build that momen tum, LJ picked up his win, not what we expected, but he did really well,” Lake- wood head coach Tony Harmer said. The Viking team also got a quick pin from sophomore Bryson Boucher at 150 pounds. The only victory in those first six weight classes for Portland came from Griffin Opperman’s 19-4 technical fall of Lakewood’s Bryce Goodemoot. The Vikings were pleased with that result. Owen Prowdley was another Viking who held his opponent, Viking 175-pounder Bradley Meyers, to a fivepoint technical fall rather than allowing a six-point pin. Portland had the match tied 22-22 nine bouts in after getting a pin from Landon Guilford at 165 pounds against the Vikings’ Alexander Risk, Meyers’ tech fall at 175 and then a pin from Gunnar Williams at 190 against Jacob Everett. Lakewood’s heavyweights righted the ship and wound up getting the Vikings all the points they would need with two pins. Bryan Aguilera, who the Vikings were happy to welcome back to the line-up recently, scored a quick pin of the Raiders’ Sawyer Goodman at 215 A pounds and Joel Simon stuck the Raid ers’ Barrett Spitzley early in the third period of the 285-pound match. The dual with Central Montcalm was a bit anticlimactic after that. The Vikings took a 67-12 win over the Hornets who opened their night by knocking off Belding in the semifinals. The Hornets forfeited six weight classes to the Vi kings. Dakota Harmer and Johnson had pins for the Vikings in their matches. Stamm and Rogers took technical fall victories, Kade Boucher won by injury default and Aldrich pulled out a 12-10 decision against the Hornets’ Brayden Young at 113 pounds. “We just need to keep doing the same thing - be prepared,” Bryson Boucher said of his team’s quest for a second straight regional championship. “I completely believe in Tony Harmer and our coaching staff up there. 1 believe everything that they say and everything we do up there to become the top team in the state. That is what we proved today. Portland was ranked ahead of us all year. Following him and his lead, we wouldn’t be here without him, and trusting him in practice and going hard and doing what needs to be done. “He’s pushing us and believing in us. 1 feel like wrestling is so physical, but the mental aspect there of Harmer just pushing us and pushing us to our limits and knowing that we still have more than we think. Harmer knows we have more than we possibly believe. I think him pushing us this week and all the coaches pushing us this week helped us get here and we’re still hungry and we’re still moving.” Bryson is one of four returning indi vidual state qualifiers for the Vikings this winter, joined by his brother Kade, Joel Simon and Stamm. Bryson (150 pounds), Simon (285) and Stamm (126) all won individual district championships at Montrose Saturday at their MHSAA Division 3 Individual District Tournament. Everett scored a runner-up finish at 215 pounds, and Aguilera at 285, Dakota Harmer at 106 and Kade Boucher at 132 pounds all placed third. Villanueva at 157 pounds finished fourth. Bryson and Simon both have 42 wins on the season after Satur day’s action. The top four in each weight class earned a spot in the Feb. 15 MHSAA Individual Regional Tournament at Whitehall. } tU H» ♦ ♦ -fr rf? 13 Vikings knock off Raiders again in district 1 z € Thursday, February 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ♦ « ♦ ♦ « I • �14 Thursday, February 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Saxon cheer on top of 1-8 a fifth straight time ••••• * / «* I I ft « • > 'fJlr • A «« w> I 5 11 /• <2 t f w t (i t ‘ W1* € w1 Q I £ 1 ft* ft Kt « * I ' :Vr < «<OWS ■* . I • AIW.'I SAroi ' Z- I> I I w »r .1 6AZt A 1 I 4 1 1 I ■n I ZL* .•V • 1> f r The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its fifth straight interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship after winning the Feb. 5 conference finale hosted by Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek. Photo provided Brett Bremer Sports Editor Start to the meet, outscoring both Northwest and Harper Creek by four points in round one and then upping their lead in round two. The Saxons had scores of 212.20 and 183.66 in the first two rounds. That had them a little over seven points ahead ofNorthwest and about 14 ahead of Harper Creek going into round three. Northwest put together scores of 208.20 in round one and 180.50 in round two. Harper Creek tallied a 208.10 in round one and 173.10. Harper Creek did have the top round three score of 277.90 just three tenths better than the Saxons’ tally of277.60. Northwest held on to finish second with a score of 271.80 in round three. Hastings had a final score on the day of673.46 ahead ofNorthwest 660.50, Harper Creek 659.10, Pennfield 651.60 and Parma Western 601.68. The Hastings girls will be back on the mat Saturday, Feb. 15, at Thor napple Kellogg High School in Mid dleville for their MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament. The top four teams from the district advance to the regional round ofthe state tournament. The Saxons needed a win to keep the string alive, and they got it. The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team captured its fifth consecu tive lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference championship by outscoring the Beavers at the top of the standings at the conference finale Wednesday at Haiper Creek High School. There was a tie at the top of the conference standings heading into the meet as Hastings and Harper Creek both won one conference jamboree this season. “We put out three solid rounds and came out on top in the final,” Hastings head coach Linsey Jacinto said. “This team has faced many hardships this season and had handled every one with determination and resilience. We are extremely proud ofthe work they have put in the season.” Northwest wound up jumping Harp er Creek at Wednesday’s meet to give the Saxons a solid cushion at the top of the final conference standings. The Saxons got off to great great www.HastingsBanner.com ’’“’•""""•SoHwh,,,., Saxons will be busy in last days of regular season Brett Bremer Sports Editor RBl n1 V2ud 9d iijw iI02S32 4 *5 s< !< A torrid stretch of six games in nine days to close the regular season tipped off Tuesday for the Hastings varsity boys* basketball team. The Saxons were bested 57-37 by visiting Parma Western at Hastings High School Tuesday, a loss that drops the Saxons to 0-9 so far this season in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. The Saxons are now set to visit Wy oming Lee Thursday, Feb. 13, and then play host to Jackson Northwest Friday, visit Jackson Northwest Monday, host Pennfield Tuesday for senior night and then head to Wellspring Prep to close the regular season. Northwest is the team immediately ahead of the Saxons in the 1-8 standings with a 1-7 record' in conference play. Both teams have three victories overall. Marshall, one of four teams within a game of the top spot in the conference, bested the Hastings boys in conference play last Friday at Marshall High School 54-32. Jack Webb had nine points to lead the Saxon offense in the loss to the RedHawks. Porter Shaw had six points and 5 I 1 Wfi nr gAfliag y boqqii f?oefi32 ft 4 ♦ V 'A* 4^ k T 4 ft V: *» 'laiHtgBittBMia sflJ ^qoib.inrffi jdtni noan»H{ oonna^ «* 4 .J J V ri3CbhtXBF,U .(b' (Bbirl laswilMn i2od .'/gbnoMJi ^ns idoin louiaa w ■jeoio Ot .f ^3^ 1 f > >«■ t Hastings guard Quincy Brown attacks 3?loB»s rr/. -^n '‘LI /oniuO bieup the basket and attempts a reverse 9S19V9T 6 elqrn9}iB.br^ laiiaed Hi; layup against Marshall's Austin I iilsuA -i t!Br?3vM\4 jsnjj Miller during the Saxons’ loss to the Redhawks on Feb. 7 at Marshall High School. rr rjct • 4 : 9rtt 0; >20'' ‘ xoLci gritDnnjCji9{hm Photo by Seth Berry yTMausgvdctortt Joon-- V' Eli Randall chipped in five. Marshall got 12 points apiece from Austin Miller and Austin Bums and 11 from JJ Tucker. .y/r / I r. »• *-ibOBA .""Mt Saxon bowling squads both beat Coldwaters Brett Bremer Sports Editor 11 .33nT3ino3 ori) f baa EiOKKndeiii ®fBWblo3 tfisd rltod abau » 237. Hunter Pennington and Brody Mix both earned one team point in the regular games despite rolling two pretty solid scores each. Mix had a 182 and a 185. Pennington scored a 192 and a 182. As a team, the Saxons rolled an im pressive 231 Baker game too. The Hastings girls took part in a region al tune-up last Saturday and Schild led the way for the team with a 29th-place finish that included a high game of 175. Simmet was 35th wi± a high single score of 179 from among her six. Stoline was 58th and Kass Harton 67th in afield of 102 bowlers.' The Saxons were set to host Pennfield Wednesday, Feb. 12, and will head to M-66 Bowl for the 1-8 Singles Cham pionship Saturday, Feb. 15, beginning at 1 p.m. The conference duals conclude next week as the Saxons take on Northwest at Hastings Bowl Monday, feb. 17, and then visit Pennfield Tuesday, Feb. 18. The Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ bowling teams both knocked off Cold water in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference duals at Hastings Bowl Tuesday. The Saxon girls improved to 2-5 in the conference with their 19-11 win over ±e Cardinals. Heaven S immet took two points with games of 174 and 201 for the Saxon team. Jen Stoline rolled a 192. The Saxons also got high games of 159 fi-om Megan Ramey and 148 fi-om Kaylin Schild. In the Baker games the Hastings girls and the Cardinals tied at 122 the first time around, but the Saxons took the second Baker came to get the extra two-points in those contests. 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A 1 k Ip <. '1 . s I * I • i Y’?J William Reaume of the West Michigan Ice Riders could not resist the invitation to rev up his motorcycle on the ice with his group of 20 riders at Saturday’s Gun Lake Winterfest. Photos by Karen Turko-Ebright See WINTERFEST on 2 Middleville gymnastics building burned in Friday blaze Noah Peterson Staff Writer Middleville’s Gymnastics In Motion (GIM) was lost when the building caught fire around I p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. There were no injuries. Despite the efforts of several fire departments, the building was declared a total loss, and it is unclear if any items were salvaged inside. Police were first to arrive after heavy smoke and flames were reported to be coming from the roof of GIM around 1 p.m. The building was reported to be unoc cupied with no cars in the lot. Not long after, firefighters from the Thomapple Township, Wayland, Freeport, Hastings and Caledonia fire departments responded to the scene. Police placed barricades to keep M-37 closed throughout the operation. The situation was complicated when it turned out that there were no hydrants in the area; firefight ers had to bring in fresh water tankers to battle the blaze. The building was declared a total loss about an hour after the fire was reported. An excavator tore down the remaining structure when it was determined that noth ing was salvageable inside. GIM Athletics shared on its Facebook account that it’s dif ficult to comprehend Friday’s events. “We want to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and sup port for our gym! We don’t have any information at this time on what caused the fire, but we are Al V •4^? •X* .• f* 5 *. • ■■r V .•£ ■, *1 I I J A 1 J »? s. •*>: *1 4’ ;>S ft ** * UI s I •(f •r ( I -. A 3^ •UJ, r. -_ V -tr** •s . Y \ T, •fit I / I » k.r » ’ s> Smoke billowed from Gymnastics In Motion, a youth gymnastics center just outside of Middleville, on Friday. The building was a total loss. Photo provided beyond grateful that no classes were happening and no staff were in the buildings. Materials can be replaced, people can not.” Barry County Commissioner Catherine Getty expressed the importance of the gym in the community at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meet ing. “My heart really goes out to a business owner in Middleville that lost their business last week. Gymnastics In Motion, that facility was really a hub See BURNED on 4 e< t. OHlini • a ft fl . *r x t f I 4 B 7 1 5 0 1 B * SS!^ I »► t* XcoE 7 £ ■:. •7 4 <>) : »- .1 4 •* ? i 5w p • X □r ». 1. ra w SUBSCRIBE uj UI y TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE t' U4W t SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269 945^554 « Ji I •^. ■/ • Spend it here. Keep it here. "f*- :X' **-^ * *** Group wz co f P • - -^ V -r sSs S LU A PAGE 10 f I 7 VIKING SENIOR BEARD IS CAAC SINGLES CHAMPION \A wnloiiK Hf M It’s been more ±an four years since Patrick Gilmore of Hastings reportedly shot and killed another Hastings teen in the fall of 2021 with a crossbow, and he’ll soon make his return to a Barry County courtroom in July. A review hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12, before Judge Michael Schipper in Barry County District Court 56B. But the hearing lasted just minutes before it was adjourned and pushed back to July 23. Gilmore was not present. Schipper said it was appropriate to delay the hearing penchng pos r * sible changes in state law regard ing what’s known as a “Miller hearing.” ,*1 f “There’s no rush to do it,” the judge said. “Mr, Gilmore is still in prison. We’re not prejudicing Mr. Patrick Gilmore Gilmore at all.” The term “Miller hearing” refers to a 2012 decision in the case of Miller v. Alabama by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the sentencing of juveniles. In its decision, the court determined a sen tence of mandatory life without parole for juveniles is unconstitutional if age and other mitigating factors are not considered prior to sentencing. Gilmore was 17 when he allegedly killed Lane Roslund, also 17 and of Hastings, using a crossbow and then concealing Roslund’s body in a shallow u •ave in Hastings Township. According to news reports at ±e time, Roslund’s parents reported their son as missing around Sept 10-11,2021, and the family continued to search for the teen for more than a month. However, police later found Roslund’s remains on property off of M-43 owned by Gilmore’s grandfather on Oct. 13,2021. Gilmore reportedly made a full confession, including telling detectives he intentionally placed Roslund’s sweatshirt and belongings near the Thomapple River to trick investigators into thinking the teen drowned. In late March 2022, Gilmore pleaded guilty to a charge of open murder in exchange for prosecutors dropping a charge of concealment of a body. He declined to provide a statement when he was sen tenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in June 2022. to riders who are over 70. They all throttled their engines on the ice at the annual Winterfest at Gun Lake Park over the weekend. The riders wowed the crowd with slick maneuvers across the smooth, icy terrain, performing for an audience of about 300. The motorcycle group is self-affiliat ed and likes to put on a show. Reaume said the group supports the local restaurants and businesses and buys gas in the Gun Lake area. “We are trail riders and motocross riders during the summertime. This is the off-season,” Reaume explained. “We already own motorcycles, so we swapped the tires out to ride z? < A record-breaking turnout of 80 braved frigid temperatures at this year’s famous Polar Dip at Gun Lake Winterfest. However, the icy fun spread with the West Michigan Ice Riders, who revved up their motorcycles to put on a show with the frozen lake as their stage. William Reaume of the West Michigan Ice Riders could not resist the invitation from the Gun Lake Winterfest committee to fire up his motorcycle on the ice with his group of 20 bikers on Saturday. “The Winterfest committee asked us to put on an ice bike expedition for everybody,” said Reaume, who lives in Orangeville just south of Gun Lake. “We ride here locally a lot. It’s entertaining for the crowd.” Ice Riders range in age from six-year-old kids ) 301 nfisWoiM awDiW mft> 9f'! .»K hkjTi notJBhrarattilfiri-mhto w % ♦ o SHOP LOCAL INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. THE HASTINGS BANNER el F' / ii: e. I «vl2 ' l.0310M(092 1 > jO-feasTZ^’ * .V % 1 4b«-- -nir^ . AL I • . 4* - * - k. « s .4^ �J K/.' • I ’B- Sr* ./• 2 Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I WWW HastingsBanner.com I I V I « -w DID YOU SEE? 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JOU 00 JW I « « 1 nI IM N tl i’- >: c r J*«« i * II t . z V I ^4— Two kids braved the freezing temperatures as they took the plunge at the famous Polar Dip on Saturday during the annual Gun Lake Winterfest y V I 9^ (W1 ' .Jl-' ■ » e 5 d A ,,hi I ’A T i I This little bird, an eastern screech owl, was seen taking a rest in a bird house along Fall Creek on Sunday. .c' 1 kr a V b e fl 111 I t r ■:'**»’** *4 . ^ef i I A < Y *’J » fl I w » I >• 1 I tli’ M t-T MS’ I ; coA- .V-' i.'Xi S i'i I < w A crowd of about 300 gathered on the ice at Gun Lake Park to cheer on the Polar Dippers and watch the West Michigan Ice Riders on Saturday at the annual Gun Lake Winterfest 1 ■ i t i »J ttM w: isw** U-*‘‘ L »• *v: I 9 * 'J y * 1 WINTERFEST I m; 4 % 1 I r u *1 L* J X 0 * > ,1 » ff' / L 9* 4^ F t 1^ A This red-shouldered hawk tried to keep warm on its perch this weekend. The bird can be seen standing on one leg in an attempt to keep at least one set of talons thawed out. Photos by Del Bachert them on the lake. We have a ball.” Winterfest 2025 moved from Yankee Springs State Park to Gun Lake Park at 2397 Patterson Road. ”I love the location because it’s so close to the water. We got to see the bikers today,” said Theresa Paiz, who heads up apparel and marketing for Winterfest. Under her vendor tent, Paiz offers the public a variety of Winterfest ’ swag. I’m glad we’re back here because we were at this park eight or nine years before,” she said. “I love the location because people approached me today and said, ‘We were in town, and we did not know you were here. We stopped by to see you.’ At the state park, we did not have that because it’s off the road.” She said, “It was a great day.” Stacey Landman co-chairs Winterfest with her husband, Brad. Both are in their second year heading up the event. This year was great. We had lots of kids. We had a lot of audience par ticipation in our games. It was fun,” Stacey said. “I really like the loca tion. 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This year, trolleys were on-site at WinterfesL transporting shoppers to local businesses and restaurants around Gun Lake. “There were a lot of people on the trolleys,” Stacey Landman said. “Many people got to go to all the different restaurants and businesses around the area as opposed to staying in one spot.” Besides trolleys, she said the games were a big hit with the audience. “It was fun. We did a pizza eating and Vernors chugging contest and played the Price is Right games. Everyone won gift cards to use around town,” Stacey Landman explained. Jan Grabowski lives in Gun Lake and was excited to check the Polar Dip off her bucket list. She came with Mick Buhar and Joany Spencer. However, it wasn’t on Buhar’s bucket list. “It’s just something to do,” he said. Brad Landman said the park was bustling with people all day long. “It went well. Our goal was to bring people together and to the businesses,” he said. I’ve seen the trolleys full run ning around. We couldn’t be happier.” Elizabeth Jones continues to take charge of Gun Lake Idol. “Idol went great. The singers liked that they finished at the casino rather than the Winterfest stage,” Jones said. “It’s a great experience for them. The casino puts on a very nice show.” Idol winners performed their winning songs at the Winterfest main stage on Saturday. First-place winner Maurice Townsend received a $750 check, sec ond-place winner Jaycee Peters took home the $500 prize and third-place winner Summer Ledford walked away with a $250 award. All three took home trophies. Deb Timmerman, president of the Gun Lake Business Association, enjoyed her day at Winterfest. “We are thrilled to support area businesses. It’s so nice to hear that the trolleys have been full and that people are enjoying themselves,” Timmerman said. Katie Niemchick ran the Polar Dip. She credits the considerable turnout of Polar Dippers to the price cut this year. “We changed the pricing from $25 to $10. 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'r J f( Ai 'll I '*J * • < I I I13 1 I 1 ■ HSTikU.' c'■ I ■ iKi ■- ) : .. *ka’wi k I 'i.'i I / 1^ • I /- • -UI t £2 J 1 I * » *« i * - j i I i I J 1 I A handful of Barry County residents braved frigid temperatures on Monday to protest in front of the Barry County Courthouse, Photo by Molly Macleod Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer A group of Barry County residents have joined protests across the state to push back on the Trump Administration’s decision to allow Elon Musk to involve himself in the operations of various fed eral agencies. On Feb. 5, residents from Barry Coun ty traveled to Lansing to protest along side others from across the state against the administration’s efforts to reshape Washington’s institutions. The sudden shutdown of federal departments and the unauthorized access Musk’s team has to sensitive databases affecting every American violates the U.S. Constitution,” said local protest organizer Lorraine Lindsey. “What are our elected officials in Lansing doing to stop this? More importantly, what steps are our state representatives and senators taking to mitigate the harmful impact of these changes on Michigan residents and businesses?” On Feb. 10, Barry County residents joined protesters from Michigan’s Second Congressional District at Con gressman John Moolenaar’s Caledonia office, demanding action. Roughly 60 demonstrators urged Moolenaar to up hold checks and balances and push back against Musk’s disruptive and unconsti tutional takeover. “It should alarm every American that an unelected billionaire has been allowed to infiltrate our government with no over sight,” said Lindsey. “Musk and his unvetted associates have accessed private financial data, gutted federal agencies, and are now targeting the Department of Education. This is a hostile takeover of our government.” ^4 ■ a 1 I The protesters called on Moolenaar to stand against what they perceive as President Trump’s disregard for consti tutional processes. “The President could implement his agenda through legally mandated decision-making, yet he and Musk are choosing to ignore the Constitution,” Lindsey added. “People are concerned for their future. We need Congress to fight for us protect us from this illegal coup. We will not back down.” Protests were held simultaneously at the offices ofall 13 Michigan members of Congress and the state’s two U.S. Sena tors. The statewide action follows reports that Musk’s self-described “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) accessed Treasury Department payment systems. Protesters fear that not only has sensitive financial data fallen into unknown hands, but that future payments could be at risk. Most recently, on Feb. 17, another group of Barry County residents braved frigid temperatures to protest at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings and Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids, determined to keep public attention on the matter. “This is not a partisan issue it’s an American issue,” Lindsey emphasized. “We are fulfilling our patriotic duty by holding our elected officials accountable at every level. We urge others to join us in demanding transparency, adherence to ±e Constitution, and policies that serve all Americans, regardless ofideology. Our nation has long been a beacon ofdemocracy let’s uphold those values at home.” The group plans to march at least once a month, with details announced via local social media platforms. I' I -I 1 A * r ■ ■> J, ♦t < TP I ( <1 4^ 1 I r i LUZl ... ? ! lx Sir oH) ' U'J , I I I t i 'Wtl I . .* ■ J 1 4 nj b Ir ,1 ‘1 . £i‘'' T 11 4 I k 9 I r* "X' g J d’I J { ’ <• ll .1 1 «*f A b J t I , i J-'.: I^.J' ; ig^) 3 'P I I f A r h ’.fiA M Wi"' w? i : I r r ‘.i rn*' iir I? 1 —T < I* I 1 J i; ^31^' 3L k I r Jt J I I =33e 1? utF> ■ T a'* I" -. - * s I I " -.irfk.C I f k I t '- » M 1 3 ' I 'iV •4 ’ f t k> t r r A 4186“ I I It > E I I • 1 4 la I ■ r 1 » I I I J' J . I t f J-'- I . I r I I f ri t' rrr *11 ■ Jin •0 rir : ( { Pr P j ' « ( ‘ ■ ..S' If .|.Vz' r j 1 1 I J I 'll 1 f I '"■H -■ I ‘U V ■ H < 1 I 1 t J.1. ft > • >1?' 1 f* * t4i ' -• - (c • . . I Li 11 .V '' »«1 it 1 I J 4 z t - Ml’.* ok 1 ‘W- , H If I ' I*’ 4 f I zt ! II z4 J I t I . f> fi li A? f * •I n I * I, I ii I I !i I 1e iI I il t 1 y 8^ 61" Z- z 1 ! 4 z b: I • 3 • 1 “1 a* i' r r J « > t U' fi. j Xj X 3 jr r' it •. X >4 2 >- z J t County accepting applications to divvy out opioid settlement funds Molly Macleod Editor Barry County is poised to receive nearly $1.5 million in the next 17 years from settlements stemming from law suits against pharmaceutical companies for their roles in fueling the opioid cri sis. The county is now accepting appli cations for disseminating those funds to support programs that address the effects of the opioid crisis in the community. Organizations and people with per sonal experience addressing the opioid crisis are strongly encouraged to apply for funding. “Barry County is committed to using these funds to improve treat ment and recovery, reduce harm from substance misuse, and make the community healthier,” said Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force Coordinator Liz Lenz. “By focusing on data and real-life experiences, the county hopes to create long-term solu tions to the opioid crisis.” The State of Michigan received $800 million from opioid settlements. Of that $800 million, Barry County is set to receive $1,499 million. More details about this funding can be found on the Barry County SATF website: barrycountysatf.com/opioid-settlement/. Funds will be awarded based on guidance from Johns Hopkins University, the Michigan Association of Counties and local data. Funding will go toward projects that follow the key strategies listed in the opioid set tlement court documents. “These opioid settlement funds are ready to be put to good use in our community to fix and repair some of the issues caused by the opioid epi demic,” said Lenz. “Barry County has put a great deal of time and effort into getting ready for people to have access to these funds to make a difference.” The county will focus on proposals that address major community needs. I 4 r. • *1* 4 A I* I z- I «« Leila Wood Contributing Writer The Nashville Village Council held a brief public hearing and approved its proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Thursday, Feb. 13. The budget includes $2,685,691.00 in revenue and $2,684,669.38 in expenditures. Nashville resident Gary White, who was the only person to speak during the public hearing, asked the council to consider lowering the millage rate when it comes before them for approval in a few months. He suggested that since the Village is in the black, it might be able to eliminate some nonessential expens es and allow taxpayers to keep more of their hard-earned money. “Are your fund balances continu ing to increase and get larger, and are you trying to find ways to spend this money?” he asked. “...Is some of this money better off back in peo- identified through MDHHS MODA Dashboard data and the Barry County Opioid Community Assessment by Michigan State University. Priority areas include: Recovery housing: Safe and support ive housing for people in recovery. Homes for high-need groups should provide peer recovery support and community connections. Programs should be MARR-certified or working toward certification. Recovery support services: Help for people staying sober, such as transpor tation to treatment, childcare during treatment, supervised parenting visits, recovery coaching, and sober events. Programs should be designed with input from people with lived experience. Harm reduction initiatives: Services that provide lifesaving resources, case management, and connections to treat ment for people using opioids. These programs should be led and promoted by people with lived experience. Quick response teams (QRTs): Teams that follow up within three days of an overdose to offer support and resourc es. Follow-ups should be done by a certified recovery coach. “These opioid settlement funds rep resent the opportunity for action and healing to happen. These dollars are available for community projects to help prevent, treat, and address the issues caused by opioids here in Barry County,” said Lenz. Individuals and groups can apply to receive a chunk of the fund ing by emailing applications to OSFRFP2025@bccmha.org or drop ping them off in person at the Barry County Administration Office, 220 W. State Street in Hastings. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on March 31. Interested parties can contact Liz Lenz, SATF coordinator, at llenz@ bccmha.org for application help. pie’s hands?” However, according to Village Clerk Kayce Nelson, the budget does not contain as much surplus as it may at first appear. A large chunk of it is grant money that must be spent on specific upcoming improvements. “The reason General Fund is high again this year is because the Spark Grant is still a part of that, since it didn’t get used in the 2024-2025 year,” she said. The Spark Grant, fi'om the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will fund nearly $1 million worth of improvements to Putnam Park, work that is currently out for bid and is expected be ramp ing up within the next few months. “I love having grants come in, because that’s funds used for our village, but it does make our budget look funny.” Nelson said “It makes it look like the Village has a lot of funds being used, when a large part of those funds is not really local tax dollars.” GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM «r A r 'V 4. •> h £ *rB w >-33 4 I-*- "S.' f I t < Financial FOCUS Provided by the Barry Count) offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC® 450 Meadow Run Or. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 o - - -> r*- - ■ ■ - '.J /- « i I ♦ ( Wendi Stratton CFP 0 Member SIPC Financial Advisor 423 N. 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'j Village of Nashville approves budget Financial Advisor .,^«giiitis* ri The folks at Barry County Bicycles got creative this week, taking advantage of the copious amounts of snow and ice throughout the county to create this snow sculpture in the shape of a bike. The snow-cycle caught the eyes of many passersby this week. Photo by Molly Macleod ♦ ♦ I I I �1 I 4 I Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Royal Coach developers exploring additional financing option supporting energy-efficiency Molly Macleod Editor Developers in Barry County may soon have another option for capital funding that will support the installation of renewable energy systems, energy efficiency improvements, water usage improvements or projects that mitigate environmental hazards. Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan was present at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners Com mittee of the Whole meeting to provide information on the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. Adopted by the Michigan Legislature in 2010, the PACE Statute provides an opportunity for developers to receive funding from pri vate, secure lenders for energy-efficient construction projects above code. “The goal ofit was to provide an oppor tunity for funding for energy efficiency, which includes saving anything on your utility bills,” said Freeman. “It could be sewer bill, water bill, electric bill, and the goal of it was to bring down those costs, to provide financing up front to pay for things that would bring down those costs and be a net gain.” CopperRock Construction is currently in the beginning stages ofdevelopment at the site of Hastings’ former Royal Coach factory. The development, located at lo cated at 420 E, Mill St. and 328 E. Mill St., will be called the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts. The site could soon be home to dozens of families. The developers had a brownfield re development plan approved in October, another financing option. Should Barry County join in as a PACE district, Cop perRock could opt to receive financing from a PACE lender. Lean & Green Michigan sets up PACE districts across the state, where local gov ernments opt into the program. Lean & Green has a uniform program statewide to connect developers with private, na tional lenders. “We connect property owners with pri vate lenders and local contractors and we see the project through from beginning to end,” said Freeman. Nearly any type of commercial build ing is eligible for PACE funding. “The properties that are eligible to X * I 1 >4‘ Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan (right) explained the Property Assessed Clean Energy program at Tuesday's Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday. She was joined by Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance economic development coordinator Nichole Lyke (left). Photo by Molly Macteod access this economic development tool are personal and commercial buildings — they can be almost any type of com mercial building. As long as it’s not gov ernment-owned, as long as it’s not private or residential, it could be multi-family if it’s four apartments or more. It could be agricultural, it can be retail, office space —senior living facilities have used PACE extensively... we’ve had nonprofits, we’ve had churches, YMCAs all have access to this financing,” Freeman said. The program was recently expanded, Freeman explained. "It brings in private capital, and recently the opportunity actually ex panded,” said Freeman. “So, it’s not just for energy. The majority of the projects have involved the nuts and bolts of any commercial building, so mostly people fund HVAC systems, insulated roofs, windows caulking, sometimes some per meable if their city has a utility cost for runoff, those kinds ofthings. But recently they added in protection of a building against severe weather so it could be flood or a drought. And also funding of mitigation of hazardous materials.” Properties contaminated with lead or PFAS, for example, are now eligible.for PACE funding to mitigate those hazard ous materials on the property. Barry County could soon opt to be come a PACE district, joining 59 other municipalities across the state. Should commissioners decide to join in the com ing weeks, developers in Barry County will have an additional funding option available to them. CopperRock is planning to build three residential buildings on the Mill Street property, making up roughly 135 units. Thirty-six units will be one-bedroom apartments, 91 will be two-bedroom units and eight will be three-bedroom units. Developers also hope to build a small er, fourth building on the property to be used as a community food and arts center. That building could also be home to a daycare center. Around 20 percent of the build, or around 27 units, will house those in Bany County making 80 to 100 percent of the area’s median income. Freeman explained that PACE financ ing offers little risk to the county. No county funds will be used to fund the projects; private lenders provide the mon ey. Developers must perform a special assessment on the property when entering into a PACE financing agreement, plac ing the property on the tax rolls. In the event the developer would default on the PACE loan, the county would receive the property and could resell it for a profit. Commissioners looked to \fice Chair Dave Hatfield, a longtime banker, for his feelings on the PACE program. “I strongly endorse doing this,” said Hatfield. I think to some degree we’re all recalling some ofthe debate that went on with the TIF (tax increment financing) project. This is totally different. We’re not committing any of our funds, we’re not committing any of our constituents’ funds—this is simply giving a developer access to another avenue of financing. There is very little downside to this for us. And essentially no cost.” Commissioners will vote next week on whether to set a public hearing next month to consider the county joining as a PACE district. Indoor farmers market set for Feb. 22 in Hastings Nicer weather might still be months away but the Barry Community Foun dation and B.Heathy are teaming up to provide residents a chance to get out - yet, keep warm and stay inside -to shop for fresh goods at the second annual Barry Indoor Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, Feb, 22. The indoor farmers market is slat ed for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. The farmers market offers an oppor tunity for individuals to shop for fresh, organic and locally grown products despite the wintery weather outside. And, the second annual event is set to include a plethora of vendors show casing a variety of meats, cheeses, eggs, plants to mushrooms, honey and maple syrup, as well as wood products and artisan crafts. According to organizers, those attending the Feb. 22 farmers market I 4 I t II J w* CLASSIFIEDS Mil 4 t TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 V 1 tT I r •• 4 « P TREE SERVICE ’I I BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Wal nut. Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying .41!’’ r r, 'll 1'^- top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Es timates. Will buy single walnut trees. * .!' Insured, liability & workman’s comp. fe* f Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. ♦ 4 ri’ If -u ANNIVERSARY ,^9 ■-17 4 r : I.; 4- I p\ • -I I •« ■.,7 " b i* r» t I i I J f b ) > ( I fG a(9 J Steve Dawn Horton to celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary on March 2 ■ • f r J of such incidents. “Barry County, by and large, is a great area,” Welch said. “I’m constantly having people expressing how appreciative they are of what we do. I try to pass that on to our crew. “This is what those guys do,” he added. p c <1 1 r; • I f5 / • A> I •-1 1 L I I » 4 t u J i T I ' >G 7'- / h " ' .(• r I I -V?G3,’ I f ■ 277/i--- { ¥ I J- -i O' I 1 , f , JI 4 < r zi’r JfU V k h I I, ' T '{ !■' 1 . . . » i t - % i. ..A-# p r: !• .s lap»,” • « k t. I . '* I I J I I I ■ 1 3‘j u . I J( TP H ** I I ( I 1^ ’5-', i ' ’ H »- t.. .1 r f■ ’l • ' s 4 •*' rrir . I ':«2. • ’ft vz * a W«' t ' n- i S*tf'Nl t '. J I. r' *» > I -Ar* « T * > You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors.. .and our future. ♦ *1 I Z T. r» <4 ' I . ' I- F 1 » Group _r Your Community Connection Hark Up! coming to HPAC on Saturday services and patriotic tributes, Hark Up! entertains audiences throughout West Michigan with its performances. The Hark Up! Big Band is known for its exciting, crowd-pleasing repertoire, featuring timeless hits from legendary artists like Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Audiences can expect a lively and engaging concert that showcases the incredible talent and infectious enthusiasm ofthe group. “Big band music is so exciting and brings generations together,” said Carol Svihl, HPAC’s adminis trative assistant. “Hark Up! will be a great event for the whole family.” Joe LaJoye, who heads HPAC’s programming and promotion, added,, "With hits from Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, ±is con cert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.” This concert is produced by the Friends of HPAC in partnership with the Thomapple Arts Council and the Hastings Area School System. — MM ! ! 7* I . * YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. . I'> .T' ' UMU'' *•. \' - 4 \ ’ *» • • a I ^rtcr ' If e •• * I 4 1 I I* I ! J I I ’ J f AJ I “ •. 11 f t f I • r J. 4 J 4 —. ' I ^5 r t ft '1! 4 ( h ?■ 'fit • ( ■Tfn T3 1 J u I lu < b ' I' ’ 771 •-tf i I * <l\r hJ <K T « I I i '’noi u » -S i f- 1* f .. I, 4l ?o« Wj ( I 4 II w» I * a « r ' 4* • A. h.., • ‘•01 .'A •f •• M f 4 w «« 1 ’I .V s '-4 il V. L 1 •’s'"; I '*1 1 5 'C I *tr -a|-j I '"-it / I t t » '* Jl V 1 ;l. t I *''^7 I. X 1% ni t' f X > 'f I ? t' T Hi' WP * X •t > . ' 4^0 i *. V K I Il »ll^ ( r H 1 to help continue working with the gym and kids and providing training I. ■ r I $7,000. Funds will go to the coaches ' 4 J Steve & Dawn Horton are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with an Open House on Sunday, March 2, at the Green Street First United Methodist Church, located at 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. Well-wishers are invited to stop by from l-3;30p.m. The couple was married on Feb. 16,1985 in Hastings. No gifts please, but cards are welcome. ■MM 1 1 '.Atli J I I Foundation by calling 269-945-0526. { I « 5^ one provided by the county. Overall, Welch said Barry County residents have been very understanding r I It I for their family, but they’ll also be Continued from Page 1 J /r .«! BURNED 4 I J;! Local officials were planning for a busy weekend, with weather forecasts calling for 8 inches or more of snow, as well as windy conditions. Happily, Mother Na ture seemed to ease off a bit. Barry County Sheriffs Office officials reportedj ust four veh icular accidents over the weekend, though Lt. Tim Stevens said that didn’t necessarily include calls into Central Dispatch regarding motorists who may have slid off the road due to poor weather or road conditions. “There was no large spike in our num bers,” Stevens said. Jake Welch, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, said the county agency called in road crews for the weekend after initial forecasts last Thurs day called for up to 10 inches of snow. That included conducting operations both Saturday and Sunday. “There was definitely blowing snow,” Welch said. “The wind has been gnarly the last couple of weeks. “(But) for what we’ve been getting on the weekends as of late... this was lighter than what we’ve been getting,” he added. “This weekend wasn’t ail what we were expecting. It wasn’t a ton (of snow).” Compared to some weather reports, Welch added that local residents may have experienced snowfall of just 2 to 3 inches, depending on what part of Barry County they call home. 4 A"' i I Staff Writer I i -I 4 However, despite having less than an ticipated snow fall and wanting to give BCRC drivers a day off, crews made at least one pass around county roadways Saturday and Sunday to make sure mo torists had a clear pathway. Additionally, crews worked to push back growing snow banks and drifts. Of course, such efforts have created calls into the BCRC office concerning damaged mailboxes. “We’vegotalonofcallsaboutmailboxes,” Welch said. “It’s been a tough year because we’ve had to push snow back.” He added that getting the snow off roads and adjacent areas sometimes is a balancing act, as BCRC crews work to get snow and debris offthe roadways and help residents have access to their mailboxes, while also trying to avoid them. According to Welch, mailboxes are supposed to be located at least 17 feet from the centerline of a road. And, if a driver hits a mailbox, he added the BCRC does have a policy for a resident to request re placement oftheir mailbox with a generic '.t- S' i V r I A I i f r L I ✓ II « ' r V f t ir> « •*4 4** s > > ANNOUNCEMENT r« r r < p Crews at the Hastings Performing Arts Center say they are preparing for an unforgettable evening of music and energy this weekend as Hark Up! plans to bring its big band sound to Hastings. The high-energy ensemble, known for its dynamic performances and multi-generational appeal, will take the stage for a celebration of music spanning the decades this Sat urday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the HPAC, 520 W. South Street in Hastings. Tickets can be purchased at hastings.ludus.com or by calling 269945-2492. The lobby and box office open at 6 p.m., and the audi torium doors open at 6:30 p.m. Founded in 1999 by Chris R. Hansen, Hark Up! began as a way to reimagine and share the story of Jesus’ birth through music. What started as a single Christmas show has since grown into a year-round musical ministry, performing over 70 events annually. From swing dances and community festivals to church -Z 4 I Dennis Mansfield 4 I 4 J’' chase high-quality, organic products may contact the Barry Community 4 fwft >' involved as a vendor, individuals .-' <rt) J UH For more information or to get .. ..ill* z will not only have the chance to pur ness owners and artisans. iWa * I Winter storm proves less impactful than expected t ■, *c supporting local farmers, small busi * f , t - Gb r i I ) I L of a lot of activity for families and really an outlet for a lot of kids. It’s sad to see it burned to the ground,” space and equipment until a new building and gear can be attained. I •it H: t I I I? * < > **i “Please be patient as we navigate Getty said. A GoFundMe for GIM titled “Keep GIM Coaches and Kids Together” was created on Saturday and has already raised more than this difficult time and look towards ' I 4 L O' ( ' • I' ji T. I i \ the future. Your support means everything to us,” wrote GIM repre sentatives. r 1 t^ I I r I I k I1 > b* s *• t “They’re so good at it.” ' k« I I i I I £ Ji * 'li*^ I ^ - -- V 5* ck.’k.V HiS>X *( �-I K- I :j . V* • a 4 li L s s' <• I 4 A S :3^:. Ih. 's. ( M"’ A h s b." ' vhciW' Local club continues to serve, grow after 100 years of service ft II i ■h ff V**' 1. I 1 s «I ’ 5 S’ A « ■ jft f - \ u t i I * t ft — *--- ** *1 3 More than 100 years after its first meeting, the Rotary Club of Hastings is still going strong, adding new members and continues to support both the local and international communities. Our club is at a record number of members because people see the good that Rotary does in Hastings and through out the world,” said Sheryl Lewis Blake, the current president of the Hastings Rotary Club. “We have a truly dynamic club that really lives the Rotary mission of service above self” Membership in the service organiza tion remains strong, with the Hastings chamber recently adding four new mem bers. That brought the club’s membership number up to 77 overall. Another recent change has been the addition of the club’s first youth board member, after Hastings High School senior and Interact Club member Lilyah Solmes was elected by her peers to join the board. The newest Hastings Rotary Club members are Pierce Cedar Creek Institute executive director Virginia Bolshakova (Environmental Science classification); Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Nicholas Damico (K-12 Schools), Io- 4. T - f f S V % > V S: * ;S" 46 B >a \ .. ’JSk" tl t tfr-r ■ mW 5L • > T I / n I ’ i *1 1 I I *’ J k W9k ? tt •n i 1 1 I I V i J —I—* J ' I A» t { f ' 'Urli'J wh A k K .Q j • *MsJ' I i > ■ T»b8 I 7 I 'd . k m I <h i > !V ? X ' ( 4 « » Ctfi har*i-' • I e. •«> I -1 l-.-fli ■ 1 - w ■'1 i ; VU’’ i^.. V I II J • ir. 4l/ ' 4 . ■f I % 4 I 1 I "'7- .'•'ll xs‘ 5 5 f r 1\ y Thursday, February 20, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER www.HasfingsBanner.coni -3 I Angela Chapin-Holt Virginia Bolshakova cal volunteer Angela Chapin-Holt (Development) and Duska Brumm, the program officer and director of lead ership for the Barry Commu nity Foundation (Leadership Training). Rotary International is ac tive in more than 220 coun tries with about 1.5 million members worldwide. Locally, the Hastings chap ter has worked on both local and international service projects, including bike hel met giveaways at the Very Barry Summer; operating the concession stand - along with the Hastings Kiwanis Club - at the Thomapple Plaza, installing water filters in the Dominican Republic; awarding scholarships and highway cleanup on M-37, as well as helping manage Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Barry County. Formore information about the local service club, visit online at hastingsrotary.com or search “Hastings Rotary Club” on Facebook. — DM Duska Brumm t •> V ss^. V i Rotary youth board member Lilyah Solmes, Hastings High School student Aiden Oliver and Rotary treasurer Dave Solmes share a laugh together during a Hastings Rotary Club board meeting early this month. Courtesy photos I I I k6 V I * u fl MI •S. ’" > iT S' st I J Building Brands i I I I I Si Build a great wardrobe to build your personal brand i ;''‘n-v... Oil' . ifaii '«1 ' i” A few months ago one of my team members walked into work wearing the most perfect fuchsia blazer. I was immediately obsessed and told her as much. Since we don’t always work in the same office I thought it would be OK if I bought the blazer myself, but after some digging I discov ered it was sold out in my size. Bummer, except that I’m an expert shopper and within 30 minutes had found a similar blazer from another retailer. While it didn’t have a belt like hers did, it did have a faint pinstripe. If you’re picturing the blazer, I bet you’re thinking “wow, that’s one loud blazer.” When I finally went to wear my fuchsia blazer earlier this week for a branding workshop 1 was presenting at, I had the same thought. My teammate pulled off the blazer so efFortlessly, could I do the same? I wasn’t positive, but the clock was ticking, so I went for it. I’m so glad I did because by noon that day I had received multiple compliments. 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Despite photo of my look relaxed post-pan to my teammate, demic standards, a thanking her for the leader’s presentation inspiration, I started EMILY remains a cornerstone thinking about how CASWELL of their influence and ecasweli our clothing plays authority. Leadership mihomepaper.com such a big role in not is more than actions, just our “vibe,” but words, or lessons also our personal brand. from seminars it encompassThat particular blazer is one es every facet of your presence, of many I have purchased in including your appearance. recent years as my career has Forming a strong executive im evolved, I’ve taken on more pression is as vital as ever.” responsibilities and began And that impression is made to lead new team members. quickly. From the article, Something about a blazer, “some studies, such as the one even when paired with jeans, appearing in Social Psycholog says “leader,” “professional,” ical and Personality Science, “pulled together.” suggest (a first impression) can It’s no secret that I love happen in as little as 33 to 100 clothes, and it’s no secret that milliseconds.” clothes and your style say a Knowing how important lot about your personal brand. your wardrobe is to your per That said, I know post-pan sonal brand, here are some tips demic dressing can be tricky. to build a great wardrobe so The experts at Forbes agree. you can build your brand: An article on the topic on Take note of what you forbes.com reads, “In a world like: Just as I made note of my that has embraced casual norms, teammate’s blazer, I make note does how CEOs and other or of pieces I love almost daily. >• I* Usually, it’s something I see someone wear in person, but I also rip out magazine pages, screen shot outfits I see online or hit pause if I see something of note on TV. This process takes time ultimately helping you create your personal style. Invest in your clothes (and a good tailor): While I love a good deal, a great wardrobe is an investment, so budget ac cordingly, always leaving room for the work of a tailor. An expensive jacket that doesn’t fit right will miss the mark on making the impression you want it to. From the forbes.com article, “As Zig Ziglar aptly said, ‘You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure. Clean out your closet: I like the one-in; one-out method, which ensures that when a new piece enters your closet, an old piece that no longer serves you exits. It’s easier said than done, but important. Also important is an organized closet. Whether by color or by style, I like a closet that makes is easy to find everything. Develop your own “uni form”: Leave the black turtle- neck and jeans to the late Steve Jobs, but create your own “uni form” so that getting dressed doesn’t take up too much time or energy. I have a few no-fail combinations I can reach for when 1 need to look great, but am lacking inspiration. I know not everyone has a passion for fashion, but I prom ise an update to your wardrobe will do a lot to boost your brand. Like the forbes.com ar ticle said, looking good means “You’re serious, prepared, and intentional.” It’s also good for your mental health. From the article, “ research published in the Journal of Business Research found that inten tional clothing choices shape individuals’ confidence levels, influencing how they present themselves and interact with the world.” What’s your best advice for building a professional ward robe? Email me at ecaswell@ mihomepaper.com. Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for VIE FT Group, the branding division of View Newspaper Group. Wr, i I IS i I r 1 'llh* r 7 4,. dnsi* AV *1 V A' ’ imI! New MSHDA program offers $25,000 in down payment assistance to first-gen homebuyers "J'-'-HO* ■ !*• I I VP^’ I <1^ LANSING The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSH DA) this week launched the First-Gener ation Down Payment Assistance program, a pilot initiative designed to help first-gen eration homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership. The program, supported with $8 million in state budget appropriations, provides eligible buyers with a $25,000 down payment assistance deferred loan to help cover upfront homebuying costs, including the down payment, closing costs, and prepaid expenses. “Homeownership is an important pathway to economic vitality and mo bility for our state and its residents, but too many first-time buyers face financial barriers that put it out of reach,” said Amy Hovey, CEO and executive director f ( jI * »*« IJrt Mj te*r' *1 << 1 k« ; I 11 ■-Vt> I k .«?>■ **'• ■ ,^xi J•. J t J' :'i *17 II i.tsH I I i 7*^ u3 I ✓ ' H’v’ iV i r r,' 3 i I XT 4 .I •I , f in IX I .. i I ■^1 I F» 4 f ■p ■. ’ • I / f .4it' .r iH <>2 Jr w » ii£: Ir t 4 6 / 4 .J J' I f ■ cr > t 1 I rl « 'fi' of MSHDA. “With rents soaring, this program offers families a foot in the door and much-needed stability by helping them secure a home with a fixed month ly cost. This financial boost will allow first-generation homebuyers to invest in their futures, strengthen their communi ties, and build generational wealth.” To qualify, applicants must meet cer tain requirements, including: All applicants must meet the definition of first-generation homebuyer, have no prior history of homeownership in the last three years and must use the property as their primary residence. Applicants must fall within the house hold income limits set by MSHDA. A minimum credit score of 640 is re quired. The target property sale price cannot h be more than $224,500. No parent of the borrowerfs) has owned a home in the last three years. The First-Generation DPA must be combined with a MI Home Loan (con ventional, FHA, or USDA). All borrowers must complete a faceto-face homebuyer education class offered by a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Applicants must meet all other pro gram eligibility requirements. First-Generation Down Payment Assistance was designed based on an assessment of MSHDA’s MI lOK DPA program, which revealed the need to increase opportunities for aspiring home buyers who don’t benefit from genera tional wealth. Available in all 83 Michigan counties, the pilot program is a key step in break ing down financial barriers and expand ing access to homeownership for more Michiganders. More information about the First-Gen eration Down Payment Assistance program can be found at michigan.gov/ FirstGenDPA. — MM t» » i n f Delton Rello^ Schools 1 Fl NOTICE OF VACANCY, BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice hereby is given to the electors of the Delton Kellogg Schools that a vacancy on the Board of Education of the school district exists due to the resignation of Ms. Samanatha Munsell, effective February 14,2025. r I I F I r Ai r’ r> I I s . * 4 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY It•1 1 » I SCHEDULE I 1 I r I > I 4 i ) I t •t .e' j/ -c€H < J ufF- 'rW)'’''l ,T ,- » I 4 . •■'- 3^' ■ I 11 36^ te P ,¥t I I <« k «^p Thursday, Feb. 20 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses “Funny Sto ry" by Emily Henry, 1 p.m.; Movie, Memories and Milestones wzatches a 1940 film starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 - Rockin’ Tots: Music & Movement, 10:30 a.m.; No Knead Bread Making: Focaccia, 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 a.m.; STEAM at the Li brary, 4 p.m.; Lift Every Voice: Life 4 ►1 r* R jrss^\,js^ H. I -.i^' J I >0^ f . I ief a' ‘ ' --er' 0» .1 6 . ? r' I* *- » (A ■r r pi ,.^r/ x. ix I I . 1 fp’ 5 X'' ( t , -r rr jf* 4'.^ • ar. --TP r 0"“ 1 f / .1 ¥ c t $ * r .hi I u; 'L -> a •: Ffk .-t k r I J 'z’ I 1 i is •F ■ i 4‘ ►' / /' - ( <U3 » 4 i r I > 2 t I t j' .* T-" I • . I I 6 thT;.’ i « ♦ ♦ ') Stories - Another Side of Education for Everyone, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong. 2 p.m.; chess. 5 p.m.; Speed Friending: Adult Edition (registration required), 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio. 11:30 a.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; Cooking Clean: Navigating Allergies and Sensitivities in the Kitchen, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Notice is further given that any elector of the Delton Kellogg Schools may apply to the Board of Education for consideration to fill the vacancy on the Board through December 31,2026. The next regular election of the Board will be on November 8, 2026, at that time, the Board seat will be posted for regular election procedures. Interested electors are requested to send a letter of application, stating reasons for their interest, qualifications for Board service which they believe they hold, relevant public service, and a history of elected office, public appointments, and/or service on other elected or appointed boards, public or private to: Mr. Jon Osborne, President Delton Kellogg Schools Board of Education 327 North Grove Street Delton, MI 49046 The Board will accept letters of application until 4:00 p.m. on March 3,2025, Via United States Postal Service or personal delivery to the Delton Kellogg Schools Administration Office in the Delton Kellogg Elementary School. The Board then will contact eligible applicants to schedule interviews which will be conducted in open session, and then they will choose a candidate to fill the vacancy by majority vote. f Persons with questions about this matter may contact the Administration Office at (269) 623-1501. �6 Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner cam .1 OBITUARIES * * ^«R VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I f ( Heidi Kristen Mausolf Jenkins Heidi Kristen Mausolf Jenkins, aged 37, passed away on February 15, 2025. Born on September 19,1987, Heidi’s vibrant spirit and boundless energy became a source of strength and joy for all who knew her. She is survived by her devoted husband, Shawn Jenkins; her cherished children, Ryder, River, Echo, and Jameson; her beloved stepchildren. Trinity, Taryn, BraeLynn, and Landen; her loving mother, Peggy Suszek; her caring siblings, Kevin (Caitlin) Davis, April Mausolf, Kenny Mausolf Jr., and Zachary (Amanda) Mausolf; her adored grandmother, Marlene Cadarette. as well as her many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Mausolf Sr., and her grandparents, Kenneth A. Mausolf and Ernestine Mausolf. Heidi embraced her role as a stay-at-home mom with unparalleled passion. Her children and stepchildren were the center of her universe, and she loved each one as her own. The bond she shared with them was unmistakable, as she infused their lives with laughter, adventure, and unconditional love. Heidi’s strength was a constant beacon, guiding her family through life's many ups and downs with unwavering resolve. Her interests were as diverse as they were dynamic. Heidi reveled in the thrill of concert mosh pits, the tranquility of the great outdoors, and the challenges of mechanical work. She could often be found fixing her home's furnace or tinkering with vehicles, her energy never ceasing to amaze those around her. At her core, Heidi remained a kid at heart, delighting in toys such as PlayStation and Legos, often buying them under the guise of gifts for her children, only to joyfully assemble them herself. Heidi's adventurous spirit was matched only by her selflessness. She was always the first to lend a hand, care for others, and offer a shoulder to lean on. Her nightly Judy Ann Keller phone calls with her sister and best friend, April, were a testament to the closeness of her family ties. Despite her many responsibilities, Heidi never lost her sense of self or her zest for life, always standing out as the exuberant center of attention. Those w(ho had the pleasure of kn^ng Heidi will remember her as spirited, funny, and selfless. She was never afraid to be herself, and her legacy will be carried on in the hearts of those she touched. Heidi’s life was a beautiful mosaic of love, laughter, and adventure, and she will be deeply missed by all. A Celebration of Life service is being planned for a later date. Please visit vww. williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Heidi's family. I ✓ I I It fff 1 KI I I ’•'f . « .A • ; J in / ’ Ib T* L ’’ 4 I J . T • > b ». I ' . s MA• 4 I ♦ .Wl: • Iqb oZ ♦I > * * ) b I “I •! •l • ► * V • > . V *1 \ i * BTH ! .y,I ' J •1^' I feto; A . c-iB « « * 51: i£ VL ! Zl-? > ' r h I i I BP- .ihitTair. z 6 b I, 'I > r I f " ■■ iV t I F Robert Lee ‘Bob’ Klinge I Judy Keller, 86, of Appleton, 3 She loved spending time Wl and formally of Waukesha, with her five children, eight 7 grandchildren, fourteen great Wl, passed away peacefully s grandchildren, and two great surrounded by family and kJ friends on Thursday, February great grandchildren. When it 13,2025. was not possible to be with Judy was born on January them, she always made regular 7,1939, to Helen Munjoy and time to talk on the phone. Richard Kenfield, in Grand Though separated by distance, »»• t Rapids, Ml. Judy was best she remained very, close to her known for her big heart and sister Helen-Jean by sharing life sassy sense of humor. Never one to mince and laughter together. words, she was feisty and playfully brazen. Judy is survived by her children Scott She was always willing to laugh with you and Kimberly Keller of Naples ID, Ann even at her own expense, but she was also Keller of Waukesha, Wl, Geoffery and always willing to share in your tears. Charlie Keller of Bigelow, MN, Kevin Keller Judy loved to wear hats with hat pins, of Denver, CO, Michael and Michelle Keller and she had a collection to choose from of Kaukauna, Wl, sisters Helen Hausechild on any given day. She was a passionate of Hastings, Ml, Jane Jordan of Grand Brewers and Packers fan, and football Rapids, Ml, and brother Mike Kenfield of Sundays were never quiet. She was Lansing, Ml. She was preceded in death especially fond of board games, dice by her parents Helen and Richard, her games, and card games. Her competitive siblings Jack Kenfield, Robert Munjoy Jr., spirit and sense of humor meant she Patricia Melton, and Donald Kenfield, and would sooner flip the board than to her best friend Jazz. actually lose. And if she was winning at There will be no memorial service. It is cards, which she often did, she loved to requested in lieu of flowers that donations tease with a shriek of malevolent laughter. are made to the American Cancer Society Above all else, Judy loved her family. for cancer research and care. w > A .1^ r Worship Togeth er 4 J V « t ft J* at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ”We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. RO. Box 8, 269-945-9121. Telephone Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., RO. Box COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Website: Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor; Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Peter Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 49046. Pastor Roger Pastor Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneltoob&Eqaipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 time he spent with them, and his enjoyment of sharing meals with friends at Thornapple Kitchen was always a delight. 1 He leaves behind a loving family, including his siblings Joyce Colborn, Clarence (Mary) Klinge Jr., Larry (Mary) Klinge, Ron (Carolyn) Klinge, Cindy Klinge, and Kris (Dan) Reeves, along with many adored nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Jessie “Jackie" (Dykstra) Klinge Sr. Bob’s family will receive friends on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 5:007:00 PM at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Bob’s family. J I 1 I% James “Jim" Edwin Frederick, 82, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan. He was born on December 29,1942, in Plainwell, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Virginia (Lloyd) Frederick. Jim graduated from Allegan High School in 1961 and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from Michigan State University in 1965. In 1985, he received a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma. Jim loved God, his family, and his country. He married the love of his life, Linda Lee (Arndt), on September 11,1965. Together, they raised three children: Melissa (Sehbaz) Sabri, James Arthur (Lorinda) Frederick, and Amanda (Michael) Frechette. Jim lived a life marked by dedication and service. He proudly served in the US Air Force for almost 28 years, achieving the rank of Colonel before retiring in 1993. As an engineering officer. Colonel Frederick served in the 820th Civil Engineering Squadron (Red HORSE) at DaNang Air Base in the Republic of Vietnam; Pease Air Force Base in New Hampshire; Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota; Kadena Air Base in Japan; multiple tours at Headquarters Strategic Air Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska; Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul Korea; KI Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan where he served as the base civil engineer and commander of the 410th Civil Engineering Squadron; Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota where he served as the base civil engineer and commander of the 812th Civil Engineering Squadron; and March Air Force Base in California where he again served as base civil engineer and commander of the 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron; and Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul Korea supporting the Republic of Korea / United States Combined Forces Command where he served as the lead American engineer. His decorations and awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with valor device and two oak leaf clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze stars, the Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon with oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Longevity Service Award with five oak leaf clusters, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with bronze star, the Air Force Training Ribbon, the ROK Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. < ' ;;1 . Ik X 1 *!• '1 J •4* A I » * V' J r-S < >- t . <1^ •; • I 1 I * I b t r <1 I I J S I A I I I 1 I JJ 1 /Lr $ 4 b t V * After retiring from the US Air £ Force, Jim served as Director of Buildings and Grounds and interim Vice President for Administrative Services at Sauk kTb. Valley Community College in Dixon, Illinois, for 10 years before retiring again in 2004. F Upon retirement, Jim and Linda moved to Hastings, Michigan, and joined Hope United Methodist Church, where he held several positions, including Interim Chairman of the Board, Lay Leader, and choir member. During his retirement, Jim found joy in golfing and fishing. A dedicated golfer, Jim participated in multiple leagues until this past summer. His unwavering passion for golf led him to seek medical advice when the sport suddenly became challenging. This visit resulted in an early diagnosis of glioblastoma brain cancer in 2023. Jim proudly represented Pease Air Force Base in two Strategic Air Command championship tournaments. Additionally, he triumphed at the Spring Open at Grand Forks Air Force Base and competed for the Okinawa Team at the Fil-Am Invitational held at the Baguio Country Club in the Philippines. Jim’s family was his pride and joy, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He remarked just before his death that his grandchildren are “awesome.” Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Lee, and their children Melissa (Sehbaz) Sabri, James (Lorinda) Frederick, and Amanda (Michael) Frechette; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren - Hannah (Daniel) Collins and their child Emmett, Elizabeth (Jimmy) Heystek, Caleb (Laura) Sabri and their children Hosea, Zipporah, and Shiloh, Sarah (Nate) Hoekman and their child Charlotte, Megan (Michael) Mortensen, Virginia Kate Frederick, James Brian Frederick, Lindsey Frechette, Gabriel Frechette, and Abigail Frechette; and his sister Linda Kay Frederick. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Frederick and Virginia (Lloyd) Frederick-May; his brother Brian Frederick; and his sister Marcia Frederick. Jim leaves behind a legacy of love and service. He is deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him and serving God and country with him. A celebration of Jim’s life is being held at 11:00 AM on February 22,2025, at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, please take a child golfing or fishing! The family will receive visitors from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Services are provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences, visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. •s I •a I I r I I \ 1 A 1J I 4. 1 .b* / -* I I t J I I I I. > 4 k » 4» -• f '‘r 1. J r f I • Xj'J" I I J .I ) • I I ' ♦ I t I -Tlx «. < * r '1 •«. r 4 I V Pt * - A T' » «I . j I 1 I b '. Td'< 1. */• 1 ■•-5; V ■ r u I 4 LT.f 1 1 •» s I I , I J L I ! 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He was the dedicated owner of Bob’s Engine Hospital for over 30 years, where his hard work and commitment to service built a legacy that will long be remembered by his colleagues and customers alike. Bob’s life was filled with the joy of simple pleasures. He found happiness in camping with his beloved wife Linda, who preceded him in death in 2018. His love for family was evident through the t . :r .i" Vt 1 N t « 1,11 * k?' aonatobnoo eni �J A. & yv J. aj *1 < > !L I 1k. % J t e— k 1 [5 I 1 1 i i § J I t 7 Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com i U J. ft Il E .... - — 1 A' < TURNING .'*7 <-•' ft ♦ • p. • ?xr 4 -A I iL s A 1 * 1 t BACK THE PAGES 'k ./r I I 3 \\ « >• A <-.1IK A i In My Time’ Part III .‘1 •J 8 I * > s OJ % *> t w* * ^.aw-r ■ ..I. 4‘W^" ' * 9 ir 'Ll'* BANNER JULY 27,1995 s ♦5 K nTk’MKru JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT f V 4 \» The following is a continuation of Robert Faulkner’s account of the early life of ±e Ellis Faulkner family. “1 have mentioned that Dad played baseball. He was also a very hard-working businessman. Our living came from the drugstore, so the drugstore came first. He would open the store at 7:30 (a.m.) and close it at 9 or 10 in the evening, later on Saturday nights. The store was open until 6 p.m. on Sundays in summer and part of the day in the winter. The Fourth of July was our busiest day of the year. “Delton was a resort area and the resorters, as well as the townspeople and farmers, came in on the Fourth for the parade, the foot races and other entertainment and for the baseball game. Ten minutes before game time, with a store full of people. Dad would pick up his bat and walk over to the ballpark. On the Fourth of July, baseball came first. “Sometimes Dad would bring a traveling man home wi± him and over dinner we would hear about life in the cities and discussions of politics, as well as the latest jokes, cleaned up. I’m sure, for our benefit. The traveling men came into Delton on the C.K.&S. Railroad wi± their trunks and display cases. Sometimes, Paul would drive them to Prairieville or Hickory Comers, where ±ey called on the general stores. “Soon after I entered the fifth grade in the fall of 1919, Mr. Webster Hastings, who taught the big room, sent word he wanted to see me in the entryway. This was the place we left our coats and overshoes, and I couldn’t imagine why he wanted to see me, nor did he shine any light by his questions. How did I feel? Did I have headaches? What caused the scar on my fore head? Et cetera. I explained that when I was in ±e first grade, I had come in from recess and my wet shoes had slipped and I fell on the metal frame of ±e last seat in the row. He listened, but asked no more ques tions and sent me back to my room. “Later that day, my teacher came to me and said that Mr. Hastings didn’t have any sixth graders so she had agreed to promote a few of her fifth graders to the sixth grade, and tomorrow 1 was to go to school in the big room. So at 9 years of age, quite by accident, I was in ±e sixth grade. “The desks in the big room were about the same as in the little room. There was a groove at the top for pencils, the inkwell on the upper right, and room for papers and books under the desktop. The desk was attached to part of ±e back of the seat in front. “When the rest of the family moved to Middleville in early October, I was left behind with my grandmother and Aunt Bessie so that I could become firmly in the sixth grade and not have to go back to the fil^ grade when I changed schools. “If I have made the simple life in Delton sound idyl lic, in the strict sense of the word, it was. However, if you wish, you could have lived in those ‘good old days’ it is because you never experienced ±em. “Summers were a time of fear of polio. Mothers gave a sigh of relief when summer was over and their children had escaped this dreadful disease. But winters were no better. Every winter, ±ere were epidemics of measles, whooping cough, diphteria, chicken pox, mumps, scarlet fever and flu. Red quarantine signs would go up on the houses of the sick and only per sons who had recovered from the disease and were therefore immune could go in or out. Most everyone was vaccinated against smallpox, but there were then no vaccines for these other diseases. “In summer, flies were everywhere. They bred in ±e horse manure in the dirt streets. They bred in ±e chicken pens and in the dung piles by the bam and, of course, in the outhouses. The flies were battled with poison, traps and fly swatters, but they were still everywhere by the hundreds of thousands. “In the winter, a fresh, white, new-fallen snow was soon covered by soot from the coal furnaces and stoves in the houses and stores. MIDDLEVILLE There’s yon village,’ Mr. Erb shouted over ±e noise of the c^r. He pointed toward a white water tower with ‘Globe Knitting Mill’ printed on the side. I could also see the red top of French’s flour mill. It was Thanksgiving Day 1919. “Mr. and Mrs. Erb had kindly offered to drive me to Middleville to rejoin my family. Their son, Llewelyn, who was Earl’s age, rode in ±e back seat with me. “Middleville had a population of about 800 at that time, but I was awed by its size and its modem conve niences. For the first time, we had electric lights and running water. An electric pump forced the water from our well into the house. Only when we had visited Uncle Will and Aunt Clara Toot in Grand Rapids had I previously experienced such luxury. “Other surprises were in store for me. Instead of a two-room white frame school building heated by wood stoves in each room, the Middleville school was a steam-heated, three-story brick building with two rooms to a floor with toilets on each floor. Our Delton school had an outhouse and no running water. “The first floor of the Middleville school housed the first four grades, two grades to a room. The second floor had ±e fifth and sixth grades in one room and the seventh and eighth in ±e other. There was one teacher for each room or one teacher for every two I grades instead of one teacher for five grades as in Delton. The third floor had an assembly hall and two classrooms. “The entire high school of about 90 students had seats in the assembly hall. The desks were very much like the ones in Delton. “On top of the building was a bell tower. 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The janitor was very popular with the students. The 1920s was a decade of growth, an exciting decade of change. “At the beginning of the First World War, the U.S. was a third-rate power. The British Empire ruled the , seas and London was the world’s financial center as well as the center of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Englishmen proudly proclaimed ‘the sun never sets on the British Empire.' “Paris was ±e center of culture and fashion. “Germany led the world in sciences, especially in chemistry and engineering. Most of our .chemicals were imported from Germany. No fast dyes were made in this country and when war broke out, our clothes were made with dyes that ran when washed. Even aspirin was a monopoly of a Gernian company, Bayer. Our dolls were imported from Europe before the war. The American substitutes that followed were homely little girls whose pink cheeks would not stand water. “Even the airplane, invented in the U.S., had a higher state of development in France. “The U.S. clearly led in the production of automobiles and steel and rubber factories grew to supply this industry’s needs. Electric streetcars provided transportation in all cities of any size and electric pas senger trains called Tntemrbans’ gave travelers quick, comfortable service between cities. The smart investor had got his money to Interurban stock, only to see the automobile drive many electric trains into bankruptcy in a few years. “But in the early 1920s, the Interurban was very much a part of American life. The speed and quiet of the trains, combined with poorly protected grade cross ings, resulted in many tragic accidents. The third rail from which the trains drew their power was a constant hazard to the people who lived near the tracks in the countiyside. “In 1920 there were still no paved roads outside the cities. Villages like Middleville had no hard surface streets. “The first radio station, KDKA of Pittsburgh, went on the air in 1920 and the age of commercial radio began. “Automobiles were improving, but none were enclosed. When it rained, you stopped and put up side curtains. Likely as not, you got soaking wet and the rain would stop as soon as the isinglass curtains were buttoned in place. Although most cars now had electric starters, they were not very dependable and a crank still hung from the front of tire car. “In 1920, change was in the air. Like a sleeping giant, the U.S. began to stir and flex its muscle. Just as after every war, old social values and traditions crum bled and fell away. The automobile gave young people a freedom unknown by any previous generations. They took full advantage of this personal transportation to visit the cities and see the latest shows or to attend college while living at home. They also used ±e auto mobile for love and romance. With the new physical freedom came freedom from the old social mores. Girls, much to the horror of their mothers, bobbed their hair and wore knee-length skirts. Many high school boys and girls began to smoke ciga rettes. Some visited bootleggers to get beer or whiskey, for this was the age of Prohibition. “Women had gained the right to vote and with it a new sense of freedom. Working women became more common and women entered into athletics, joined walking clubs, and girls’ basketball teams were orga nized in high schools. “In Middleville, the girls played the preliminary game followed by the boys’ team. The boys wore shorts but the girls wore baggy black bloomers and long black stockings. The girls’ team had six players: two forwards, a running and a jumping center and two guards. The court had three zones, two girls to a zone and no girl could cross out of her zone. “In the boys’ game, there were five players. The game was much different than it is today. After each score, the ball was brought back to the center and tossed up between the opposing centers and all plays were run from center. The game was slower and the scores much lower than nowadays. A typical final score might be 18-14. An unusually high school would be referred to as sounding like a football score. “I don't believe there has been a decade in the histo ry of our country in which there were so many famous contemporaries. It was the age of the individual, the age of the entrepreneur. Among the great and near great living in the 1920s were Albert Einstein; Thomas Edison; Orvile Wright; John D. Rockefeller; Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone; Luther Burbank, ±e plant wizard; Nikola Tesla, electrical wizard and pioneer of alternating current; Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy; Lee deforest, the inventor of the three-ele ment vacuum tube that made radio practical; William Jennings Bryan, the silver-tongued orator and politi cian who prosecuted Scopes for teaching evolution. “Scopes was defended by Clarence Darrow. This was the first trial to be broadcast. 1 listened to it on our radio. This must have been about 1924 or 1925 (July 10-21, 1925). Other well-known people of the '20s included Charles Lindbergh, Commander Byrd, Billy .Mitchell, Ronald Amundsiin (famous Norwegian explorer of the Poles) and Douglas MacArthur.” To be continued... kb *.' u .” « '••TifJ PT^ < > I V . S 4 d. «>* 5; v*:*I. s ■ 1 •<. - Fi • ?? 4 >< t r V •••I*z • 4 r • -j ■ ^■- ?.< e 4 _ , S* I; $.« • «*A •l 11 A** * ll k 1 I. «UWW|—’ _WIT I s I . ? A* • < J A » I* v.u I S. VW .4^ J 1, * d I - *▼- ■ A'.'r m'!’ ♦< Vl .•' 4 East Main Street in Middleville. ♦< r <* I V J A 1 I �1t t i Thursday, February 20, 2025 TO ALL CREDITORS The Grantor, James R. Brownell (date of birth 07/19/1935). who lived at 6961 Shoreline Drive. Delton, Ml 49046, died on 07/31/2024. There is no personal representative of the Grantor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the James R. Brownell Family Trust, dated April 18.2016, will be forever banned unless presented to Trustee Janice L. Smith, within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Date: February 11.2025 ATTORNEY: Kristie A. Teague (P85631) Teeples and Teague Law, PLLC 230 E. Fulton St. - Ste J Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 776-7200 TRUSTEE: Janice L. Smith 10978 Kingsbury Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2296 THE HASTINGS BANNER STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30016-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Ralph Frederick Stocker. Date of birth: 4-30-1940. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ralph Frederick Stocker, died 5-22-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marc Stocker, 10835 Griffeth Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/13/2025 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Marc Stocker 10835 Griffeth Drive Middleville, Ml 49333 616-706-5543 TOWNSHIP OF HOPE 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 5463 M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 4,2025,11:30 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10,2025, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday, March 11,2025,3:00 pm to 9:00 pm www.HastingsBanner.coni I ff SYNOPSIS Hastings Chaiier Township Regular Meeting February 10,2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30017-DE William M. Doherty P-41960 Court address: 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; (269) 945-1390 Estate of James E. Brown. 11. Date of birth; April 5, 1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, James E. Brown, II, died January 5, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Donna L. Brown, Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved consent agenda items County Commissioner report Report from BCMH Representative Discussed remodeling Twp office Board of Review Resolution Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:17 pm r APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: Agricultural 47.78% 1.0465 Commercial 45.18% 1.1067 Industrial 49.22% 1.0158 Residential 43.81% 1.1413 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Doug Peck, Supervisor Hope Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Hope Township . / I > p I 4 > 1 rjf t J' J A r 41 • * z !*<■ jC , r I 1 •I j /r 1 r r J r ft' z' 1< f »• r Hi*'' J. * *»■ ■ ■ . f ■ jr' personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal . 1:1' A I ! > 9 t • 'f,.r,4 '9'iV'V ■ V representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 'J, 4 , ! r I i t Date: 2/10/2025 \ Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, RO. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Respectfully submitted, David J. Olson - Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor f J - t* I J I * I •• I I Donna L. Brown 810 Indian Hills Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058 I 1 I Xi TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW ) $ » » t *> J 4 r, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Noms Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials; / t c I i 1 * » •) 1 'J Thesday, March 4,2025,10:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday. March 10,2025,1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 11,2025,9:00 am to noon and 1 ;00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. < I i ct I And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. I ^1 APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: Agricultural 44.95% 1.1123 Commercial 50.05% 0.9990 Industrial 40.11% 1.2466 Residential 44.16% 1.1322 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. / ft I k —? Br «>> « .J •w I « . r: «i —r P' * al. f t ' i 4 5^ T« AI L- “ 1 I 1 k J M 4 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor Prairieville Township *• .. Hope Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Hope Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Castleton Township by writing or calling. Hope Township Clerk 5463 M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-648-2464 Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. 1 American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. - 1 e < I 4 . I * t '’^'L I, 1! •? Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. • Delton, MI 49046 , •• % • I k* 269-623-2726 ’ ft* I I r «N «H * TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Hv/y, Battle Creek, Ml 49017, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessment or taxable values, pov erty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10, 2025, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Thursday, March 13, 2025,1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE RECOMMENDED, but not required; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Property Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for 45.32% 43.25% 50.09% 45.45% 50.00% ail classes is expected of Review 1.10327 1.15607 0.99820 1.10011 1.00000 after completion of the Board Barb Earl, Johnstown Township Supervisor - for appointments: 269-721-8443 Michele Story, Johnstown Township Assessor Johnstown Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origins, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Johnstown Township. Individ uals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Johnstown Township by writing or calling. Johnstown Township Clerk 13641 S. M37 Hwy. Battle Creek Ml 49017 269-721-9709 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ■X : I f ^*> .1 4 T^'. I ■ I..'' I •• II I I I I'WliWi' TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on March 13, 2025, commencing at 7:00p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml. 49046 within I ’ I 1 the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the I Zoning Ordinance for the Township. I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during an public hearing, mem-1 bers of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission’s consider-1 ation by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to I the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson® I pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning I Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing I include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner James and Julie Walen, 11312 Sunfish Dr, Delton, Ml, 49046 for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow the construction of an addition to existing nonconforming single-family dwelling, pursuant to section 6.16 “Nonconforming Buildings/Structures” of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is local-1 ed at 11312 Sunfish Dr, Delton, Ml, 49046. Parcel #08-12-012-005-09 and is currently zoned I R-1 Single Family, Low Density Residential. I 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. I All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an I electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individualswith disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. ► I f ‘a.A5-;.:/4-j2s 1 k * '* I’ ' < iQiir ( f . I I 1; I I 52E I I T I . I •JJ.! I i • -A eij 1 1 * ( fj I m. I « •*»w F r* • I t I F 4 I I I I .1 I p* I 4 I .Jb - irf b' I c i4 It. IT, f 1 . I » ft u X I 'X 1. f s isa !• k ‘ X • w ft r- f w ■ .• t ** I f I <> -s 1* iJ I I Ih X * 4 .. .“•" /t I * S I tjt • r jl yr- r I I •..•k k. * k■ ' J* H' ■ k j I•' > By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 r • I . h I ■ . F* r i r ft>1 4' = a. 1 ' k • •l I. .. ij • • •^e« 5 3® L •■ft.’’ I ••■...• li- Ii f. X > •. * t ri , A I 1 T ’ •ft: ■ I, d, I — w A r 1 I b . . I I" ■ 1 . M J I -f ■; M f, 4 if 7 u I 1 I I I I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION I I : k ".'lx’-. v Public Notice City of Hastings ATTENTION BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ♦ . '-x ; 1 b 5 ( ri ’< ft ;h 1. Appeal Hearings: Tuesday, March 11th, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday, March 12th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Meetings are by Appointment, to schedule, contact: City Hall @ ph. 26Q-945-9350 The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2025 assessments. By City Resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 10th, 2025 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2025 are as follows: MARCH APRIL 11 8 2025 PUBLIC HEARING /»< 'GZ 2025 JUNE 10 2025 I ,4 AUGUST 8 12 Commercial.......... Residential........... Industrial.............. Agricultural........... Personal Property 44.36... 47.13.... 43.60... 45.47... 50.00... Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice ( « s » j; 2025 OCTOBER 14 2025 NOVEMBER DECEMBER 11 9 13 2026 FEBRUARY 10 2026 2026 PUBLIC HEARING @6:30 p.m. MARCH 10 " - f. “i:; K f * 9 t «, •“•l • f -’k ti X. 1 , -1 •? r b«> s I » > *..*! V ’Ata//'’ I I •• ■ -I’A 4 b ’Tk ’ V 1 I 5 Z 4 al S: »V '"Ik . ftt i > p 1 i %« A * VI £■ I I I } »• » * lb K* 4 * V t » * ■ I t t - 2,V' € if^'t -I • sMji. t H township meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon seven days notice to the clerk. >< * I L-e* V t . t I ? I > nI K ft; V 11300 S. M-43 HWY (TOWNSHIP OFFICE) J I RO. Box 705 DELTON, Ml 49046 EMAIL: barrytownship@mei.net disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon 3-day notice. Contact: Sarah Moyer-Cale - City Manager, ph. 269-945-9350 Website: barrytownshipmi.com 1 i - '■?. •<» 5 L • I I .■,‘ ft r I h it V I '« <. .. * 1 6' .1 • 'X ’^ib % / H 1 Si.r * Ik ■If ■< ** 1 iM ' A I k t- « I H PH 269-623-5171 OR FAX 269-623-8171 The City will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with <9 L"r ^ ' nvv 1 155 E. ORCHARD STREET (MEETING HALL) f *. • • -9: ;• /IB «l for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any v\ L\ » s “h "«. J I » A* > 'v. e ■ I 1 ) •I 4 ’H I r« * < ft ? >v I* I r. •s . i! u. ' >ftft hl I. x“ ^h. r 1. •>jf’ .‘A ft I Mi ..*■ ' .a o r a r >/5 fr *- S "X* s < 7 i K-‘ I. > * '4"- -ife..--- Ik h I 6- A > •I >• • •*.' < k I *' 4. ( •V All meetings are held at the Barry Township Meeting Hall at 7:00 p.m. unless noted other -.! s. * b «• 2025 •s "a -S " ’ 1 t S’*. 2025 JANUARY r 4 ■•‘J rI 6:30 p.m. 2025 9 ' * . wf’ ’ • I Mi * .•_< •t 1 • I " > 2025 SEPTEMBER / >4 *E! ' JULY “i* «1««• i’' I <s 1 * I A> J 2025 13 ’1 .A wise. Barry Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers 1.1271 1.0608 1.1467 1.0996 1.0000 K.S I k MAY «5 4 h V k .■» .1 « Organizational Meeting: March 4th, 1:00 pm ' I • Ji# 1 > .' f I Iw Barry Township Meeting Hall 155 E. Orchard St. Delton, Ml 49046 The City of Hastings Board of Review for 2025 will be held at Hastings City Hall, 201 E State St, on the following dates: J I » •-x irrr I 7:00 P.M. SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH *** unless noted -I ’l A 74 J r •s 7'- I ’■p BARRY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING DATES 2025 Board of Review Meeting Schedule - ------------- •■■^ — s « ■ ' . *c1 I * K i s ♦ I k. * -«*'> 5.»’* * . V Respectfully, Debra J. Knight, Barry Township Clerk t • ■ 'A -ft/* I - ' * . I * 4 4 k ♦ ♦ tt. « » ^1 * < f I •« V > h ■ % A �’ * *4 X JI VU 1 A I A’»z 4 « r * *4* NOTICE 4 -h X k.‘T' *» * t x', ► I ’ -x ' , t i'ta •b, Tt. *^K »? V. s ) « w r u K T Ok 1 ■‘I &► * « Notice is given urxfer section 3212 of the member on active duty, if your penod of active duty revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have MCL 600,3212. that the foltowirtg mortgage MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage been ordered to active duly, please contact trie will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged attorney tor the party torecfosng the mortgage at premises, or some part of them, al a public premises, or some part of them, at a public premises, or some part of them, at a public the telephone number stated m this notice. auction sale to the highest bidder for cash auction sale to the highest bidder for cash auction sale to the highest bidder for cash Notice of torectosure by advertisement Notice is or cashier’s check at the place of hokfing or cashier's check at the place of hoWtng or cashier's check at the place of holding yven under section 3212 of the revised judtoaiure the circuit court in Barry County, starting the circuit court in Barry County, starting the circuit court in Barry County, starting act of 1961,1961 W 236. MCL 600.3212, that the promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13.2025. The promplfy at 1 :OO PM, on March 13.2025. The promptly at 1 ;00 PM. on March 20,2025. The tolowing mortgage wi be toredosed by a sale of amount due on the mortgage may be greater amount due on the rTx>rtgage may be greater amount due on the mortgage may be greater the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid on the day of the sale. Placing the highest on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at a public auction sale to (he highest bktoer tor at the sale does not automatically entitle bid at the sale does not automatically entitle cash or casfieTs check at the place of holding the purchaser to free and dear ownership the purchaser to free and dear ownership the purchaser to free and clear ownership the circuft court in Barry County, starting promptly of the property. A potential purchaser is of the property. A potential purchaser is of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county regeter of deeds H ♦ iS * 11 r t » 9 I ■ '■'fl k' ’ *<. > 4^.* I ■jh -0 * I I -‘4v; t ■4‘-- * 1 M I^tv irv. •• s I ■« '>'C . i "“t s; ' ‘. *- I ' u 4 X * t » LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing 2018-011472, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): I ^<18, >♦ * •^4 >■ M ,.. « ■H'f W-> ” V i'k.Ri» f Mj .rj't * •♦mt & • * r *x < Date of Mortgage Recording: July 30. LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred 2023-002951 and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded 2014 Amount claimed due on date of notice: on January 29. 2025, in Instrument Number 2025- $13,470.37 90/100 I 4 1,. * I nev K-’ f ‘ is:« ' 1 r * I f# <« • ib mortgage is now held by Data Mortgage, Inc. dba Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry described Essex Mortgage, by assignment. There is claimed to County, Michigan, and described as; Lot South of the Northwest corner of Section be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve (12) Subdivision 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for point Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and according thereof of beginning: thence East 198 feet; thence 67/100 Dollars ($172,690.67). being in the plat Northwest one- 4 ♦ fT i I 4 Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); New American Funding. LLC FKA Broker Solution IrK. DBA New American Funding Date of Mortgage; August 24, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: October 6. 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $74,549.95 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry Michigan, County, and described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 19. Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. 1238.40 Michigan. Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged Common street address (if any): 7795 Woodland Rd. Lake Odessa. Ml 48^9-9323 will be 6 month from the date of such sale, 130 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. North 155 feet; thence East to the West 1/8 1 in which case the redemption period will be line of said Section: thence year from the date of such sale, unless 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 determined abandoned in accordance with days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, MCL 600.3241a. whichever is later; or unless extinguished The redemption period shall be known as 215 S Main St, feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 172.0 feet; thence East 300 feel: thence South North 1470 feet; thence West to the Point of Beginning. Common street address (if any): 4696 Supervisor Chase's Addition No. 2 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, Barry under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature referenced property is sold at a foreclosure County. Michigan, except the West 123 feet thereof, Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. months from the date of such sale, unless ding to the recorded plat thereof, filed in a Liber 3, Page 2, records of Barry County, State of the borrower will be held responsible to under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be determined the person who buys the property at the held responsible to the person who buys with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real Michigan. mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage the property at the mortgage foreclosure property is used for agricultural purposes as 918 N Michigan Ave, Hastings. Michigan 49058 holder for damaging the property during the sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging defined by MCL 600.3240(16). The redemption period shall be 6 months from redemption period. the property during the redemption period. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale Patterson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333-9742 The period redemption abandoned in 6 be shall accordance the date of sudi sate, unless determined abandoned Attention homeowner: If you are a military Attention homeowner: If you are a military under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which service member on active duty, if your period service member on active duty, if your period Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 case the redemption period shall be 30 days from of active duty has concluded less than 90 of active duty has concluded less than 90 the borrower will be held responsible to the date of such sale. days ago, or if you have been ordered to days ago, or if you have been ordered to the person who buys the property at the If the property is sold at foredosure sale. active duty, please contact the attorney for active attorney mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage pursuant to MCL 600.3276, the borrower will be held the party foreclosing the mortgage at the for the party foreclosing the mortgage at holder for damaging the property during the responsible to trie person wrio buys the property at telephone number stated in this notice. the telephone number stated in this notice. redemption period. This notice is from a debt collector. duty, please contact the Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. Attention homeowner: If you are a military holder for damage to the property during the Date of notice: February 13, 2025 LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Mortgagee/ service member on active duty, if your period redemption period. Trott Law, PC. Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. of active duty has concluded less than 90 Dated: February 13.2025 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington days ago, or if you have been ordered to Rle No. 25-000855 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 active duty, please contact the attorney for Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC (248) 642-2515 the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 13, 2025 Trott Law, P C. (02-13)(03-06) 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 5 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 I tt (248) 642-2515 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS, Ml 49058-1038 BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Board of Education Special Meeting February 24,2025 Time: 5:30 pm Location; Hastings Middle School Commons, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Ml * - V * lA ■ be received at Tl A 9 .t j 9 M I I. 11:00 A.M. February 26, 2025 for the I AGENDA following items. . I ft •-% 4 1. Call to Order-Barry ISD President 2. Roll Cali a. Delton Kellogg Schools b. Hastings Area School System c. Barry ISD 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Public Comment-Limited to three (3) minutes per statement (Bylaw 0167.3). 6. Introduction of Participants and Purpose-Barry ISD President 7. Presentation by Perspectives Consulting 8. Discussion with Perspectives Consulting 9. Board Comment 10. Adjournment Specifications and additional information , n *«i*^*-' may be obtained at the Road Commission 1 < JOINT MEETING OF LEA AND ISP BOARDS DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM, BARRY tSD P.O. Box 158, Hastings. Ml 49058. until IF r:: I Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway, lU’ J.>.C * '*■ 4 ri J ■ ^^iww****:' \^2i Office at the above address or at our web ♦. t site at www.barrycrc.org. 4 A A 1 4I 1 I Crack Seal Blocks 1 Culverts Scraper Blades Bit Mix Slag Gutters 14 i r Ji'' I «/••• M I ■fi s’ » 1 ! I . The Board reserves the right to reject any i 5 I** or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best Interest of the Commission. I .•r I* This meeting is a joint meeting of the Boards of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School Districts’ business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participa tion during the meeting (Bylaw 0166). Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes duration (Bylaw 0167.3). T 4^^ ♦“J - »«FP "*1,. fS i BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD f*r- .a• u ) ,1 COMMISSIONERS OF THE ?! COUNTY OF BARRY z I David Solmes *J* Chairman 4 * * Tt- J 4 1 f*' V.''■ ^*1" WWiM -■ If BA . f Vice Chairman Jamie Knight Member 'V.n A ■ ■CfW* w Jim James ?• ffbi . • RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP :< ■ V \ *7 «* •i NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW •a f 5© * 4k ** I ■ -1 ■Jr 5 Trie Board of Review will meet on Tuesday. Marcri 4,2025. at 10:00 am in trie office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings. Michigan 49058 to organize and review trie Assessment Roll,___________________________________ * I f I 44^ NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to riear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings, Michigan on: MONDAY, MARCH 10. 2025 n ! iSiE' 0^ .tt I >• II t f 0 4 4 r f •< « t ‘Jiff > Si • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12. 2025 Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. CLASS Agriculture Commercial ! Industrial Residential Developmental Personal 1 1 I I I . 9:00 am to NOON & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm a “1 I 1:00 pm Io 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2024 ,1 It I it «« * I / « I I RATIO 50.23 49.17 47.27 45.24 50.00 50.00 MULTIPLIER .9954 1.0168 1.0577 1.1052 1.0000 1.0000 The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property 4 ^^4 iV I I fl 0 I r i >!> if .J if' * fl ‘ r V, I. / • ( JV- Jfl t i /■ I I I mMi 3' I r s I I •1 f 9 t 1 >r' •• r « f •Knr t /? Iw I - t A (• such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, trie Board of Review will correct trie assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Dennis McKelvey. Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Rd Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2194 J#'' " K Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage the office of the Barry County V* * M Wonnacott, a single man Commonly (02-13)(03-06) I . JT ' Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Anthony T. 7 West. Woodland Township. Barry County. Sealed proposals will /■» information: mortgage and the statute in such case made and (02-13)(03-06) •I 4 either of which may charge a fee for this thence North 110.5 feet to point of beginning * 4 . , »* of deeds office or a title insurance company, quarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 t r I n, 198 feet; encouraged to contact the county register Under the power of sale contained in said 1552985 .1 * AS Commencing 110.5 feet; thence West 1552706 V ■ r -t/WM J * South Troy Ml 48084 r J I I located recorded feet f i 1 the 1,094 as; Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, ■ ■ I to Innovation of and I 1 M • > M Mortgaged at the sale does not automatically entitle I »* •VI' i ♦ * • ($103,214.90) premises: Situated in Barry County, A 1 a Dollars Description of the mortgaged premises: I * > Three Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen and 000738. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage "451 ■ on November 28, 2018, in Document No. Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated April 10. 2023 and > •> “J Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, I * •• wife Date of Mortgage: July 17, 2014 Lot 35, h and La-Tex FmandaJ Services. LLC dba Benchmark Barry County Michigan, and are described as: I Mortgagee: Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor Ark- Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, I Original Kemp, Antony, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry I S. Cindy of ntortgage; November 23. 2018 Recorded County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13,2025. 1a. I and and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): NewRez premises, or some part of them, at public vendue I Kemp W. Mortgagor(s): and lender's successors and assigns Date I l- Denton MORTGAGE: nominee for lender and lender’s successors r 4 information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joyce J. information. either of which may charge a fee for this Inc. (“MERS^. solely as nominee for lender recorded April 12. 2023 in Instrument Number *> of deeds office or a title insurartoe company, either of which may charge a fee for this of deeds office or a title insurance company, Registrabon Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as mortgage made by Nicholas Toecker and Rachel r II •< t i z ; I encouraged to contact the county register husband may charge a fee tor this intormation. Default has been made in the conditions of a 55)?*.; encouraged to contact the county register Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic office or a title insurance company, either of which .i >• Nobce is given under section 3212 of the ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is I b i Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear 1 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Aflention homeowner If you are a mStary service on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the hi^iest bid at the sale does not x r Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13. 2025. The amount due k V.— 9 Thursday, February 20, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBannercom 1 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM 1553000 (02-13)(03-06) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01 ;00 PM, March 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance lit mpany, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. K potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance •ii; npany, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION; Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shawnda Robinson and Mathew Hallifax, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings. Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR Karen Hickey, An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic R^istration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION, being a as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, 1, 2021 with Document Number 2021-007090, Barry its successors, and assigns. Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2021, and recorded on November 1, County Records. State of Michigan and then assigned 2021. as Document Number; 2021-013538. Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener's Error dated February 3, mortgage dated May 28, 2021, and recorded on June to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. as assignee as documented by an assignment dated March 29,2024 and recorded on March 29.2024 and given document number 2024-002088 in Barry Oxjnty Records. 2025 and recorded February 5, 2025 by Document Number 2025-000877, Barry County Records, said Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 04, 2025 and recorded February 11,2025 FORTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ANO 11/100 by Document Number; 2025-001003, Barry County Records, on which mortoage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 99/100 ($170,880.99) including interest at the rate of 4.37500% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Irie Nortri 70 acres of trie East 1/2 of trie Nortrieast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 Nortri, Range 7 West; Trience Nortri 676 feet for a place of due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($246,600.11). Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: UNIT 19. OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST CONDOMINIUMS. FORMERLY KNOWN CREEKWOOD AS. SITE CONDOMINIUMS. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT 1024069 AND AMENOEMENTS, NUMBER RECORDED IN 2016-010383 AND RE RECORDED IN 2017-05529. AS AMENDED, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 13. TOGETHER WITH beginning; Thence North 258 feet; Thence West 260 feet; Trience South 258 feet; Trience East 260 feet to RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS trie place of beginning Subject to a Highway Right of Way for Highway M-66. EXCEPT 120 FOOT WIDE PARCEL. 60 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF M-66 ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT HWY AS CONSTRUCTED PARCEL DEEDED TO STATE IN LIBER 307, PAGE 377. Commonly known Michigan 49056 The redemption peri I.*J shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property as: 8260 S M 66 HWY. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If trie is determined abandoned in a property is eventualN sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless trie property is abandoned or used for agricultural purpo^. If the property is determined gncuiturai a bandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold notice, whichever is later. If trie property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes poor to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. trie redemption pertod is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale. the borrowerfs) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foredosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the r^emption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing ” mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to trie return of trie bid amount AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AS AMENDED. Street Address; 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings. lance with MCLA § at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foret^sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated; February 20.2025 For more information, please This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; February 20, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates. PC. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services. LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (AOA). 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. Rie No.: Ml 24 6194 Case No. 25MI00035-1 (02-20)(03-13) (02-20)(03-13) Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. contact trie attorney for the party foreclosing; Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564), Johnson, aumberg. & Associates, LLC. 5955 West Main Street. Suite 509. Kalamazoo. Ml �11 / I I, I— 4 4’ >s SPORTS 10 < y ' f I 1 I J f\ /* V J'l ,1 ^-jii J 7 r ' M, .11 n/’i; '’3* ■ : i.’ 4* i » VK Wv.E / 0 flfX. www.HastingsBanner.com «w< R f r w----- A' 11 IM ' Thursday, February 20, 2025 . 9 J First GL6 defeat for BCCS boys comes in finale Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Eagles faced the unexpected Sat urday at Grace Christian University in Grand Rapids, and the unexpected won. The Barry County Christian varsity boys’ basketball team swept through an undefeated Great Lakes 6 Conference regular season as part of a 15-game winning streak, but that streak came to an end in the finals of the GL6 Conference Tournament as the Algoma Christian Tigers took a 67-63 win in a back-andforth bailgame. Il went down to the end, and we missed a couple shots at the end and they made one,” Barry County Christian head coach Josh Lamphere said. “We had to foul to give them ±e last two points. It was a tie game. We just missed two shots in a row down there that were makable shots. They ended up making one.” It was back and forth the entire game,” he added. “Just came up short and that hurt.” The thing the Eagles didn’t expect was the Tigers* Alex Narva finishing with a team-high 19 points for Algoma with only three of those coming from behind IIT O i « '< 1 J ..'t ■!l & •* i i t I ( 1 1 X ■ h ? i r'9 f' I s si F I • t K f. t •i. Ij « •A Barry County Christian's Landon Winegar alters a shot from West Michigan Academy of Environmental Sciences’ Rocco Soper during the second half of their GL6 Tournament Semifinal at Barry County Christian High School Thursday. the three-point line. “He was driving. He never drives,” Lamphere said. “That kid is a three-point shooter. Last game he scored about 30 points in the quarterfinals and he hit nine threes I think. This time we were jamming him up on the three-point line and he was driving around us and mak ing these crazy floaters all around us.” The Eagles started out in a manto-man defense, switched to a 1-3-1 that worked for a bit, and then finally settled into a 2-3 zone that coach Lam phere thought ended up being the most productive. Things were still back and forth though. The Tigers got out to an 18-13 lead in the first quarter, but the Eagles exploded for 23 points in the second quarter to lead 36-30 at the half. Barry County Christian still led 53-49 going into the fourth quarter. The Tigers got a bucket with a little over halfa minute to play that put them in front 65-63 and then tacked on a couple oflate free throws for the four-point win. Algoma Christian also got 16 points from Lucas Bouma and 14 from Hudson Lockwood. The Tigers were a combined 9-of-lO from the free throw line in the bailgame. “They were getting to the hole on us quite a bit,” coach Lamphere said. “They’re a great three-point shooting team. They run off two or three picks and shoot that three and when we were jamming that up with our bigs, they were able to get around us.” Isaiah Lamphere led the Eagle team with 19 points, six assists and two steals. Noah Lilley had 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, three steals and three blocked shots. Gideon Heyboer added 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds and three more blocked shots. The Eagles also got eight points from Keygan Robinson and six from Landon Winegar. The BCCS boys were set to take on Rochester Hills Christian in the semifi nals of the Michigan Christian Schools Athletic Association state tournament at Great Lakes Christian College in Lan sing Tuesday, Feb. 18. The finals of the MCSAA tournament will be a Macomb Community College Saturday. The Eagles got into the finals of the GL6 Tournament with a 92-63 win over the West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) in 11 4 *7 J ' W I f i >. I* I z.. x it I b • I B i ♦ I*• r » r i !• I. I I '4v •5. 1 Jt, ■wXt" >5 V 't ■ .* * n 4i‘’‘ I I A 4 •■r f f '’5$* ^'''' •I-"' I* • z* 1 v» :i5f' Al I I" 1 b X ’T’- • :ai. <SB' - 1 ■ i 'r** > • r. ..'rfk I ♦ J* ( Barry County Christian senior Noah Lilley attacks the basket while defended by WMAES senior Acareon Thomas during the first half of his team’s Great Lakes 6 Conference Tournament Semifinal contest at Barry County Christian School in Hastings Thursday. Photos by Brett Bremer t .V -A f • v - I 1^: a. A ■r recently. He has been playing good for me lately. The last six games I want to say, he went from averaging like two points a game to 12. That is a huge jump. He has always been a good player, but I don’t know if it was a lack of confidence or what. I yelled at him at a halftime. He had a wide open shot and didn’t take it and the buzzer went off. He has always been a great rebounder for me, but he wasn’t scoring. Then, all of a sudden it clicked. I made him mad. After that point he has been a totally different animal. Which is awesome. It is what we need ed.” Coach Lamphere said the boost from Heyboer’s scoring helped bump the team’s season scoring average over 70 point per game. In all the BCCS team had 26 assists Thursday including seven from Lam phere, six from Robinson and five from Lilley. Robinson and Heyboer had sev en rebounds each. Lamphere added a team-high five steals too. Robinson and Winegar had four each and Lilley added a team-high three blocked shots. emI /ip f..- *I b' f| the tournament semifinals in the final ballgame of the season for the Eagles on their home court in Hastings. The WMAES Eagles never found their way over, around or through the Barry County Christian 1-3-1 zone Thursday in the tournament semifinal. BCCS put together a 15-2 run in the first quarter to build a double-digit lead and mostly cruised throughout the rest of the night. The BCCS boys scored in transition time and again and rarely had to wor ry about putting too much effort into offensive sets, but when they did they did a solid job of moving the basketball around and making the extra pass to get easy looks at the rim. Isaiah Lamphere had a game-high 32 points. He was 3-for-4 from behind the three-point arc and at the free throw line, and was behind the WMAES defense time andagain to lay the ball in the bucket on the break. The home team also got 19 points and 12 rebounds from Winegar, 12 points from Lilley and 17 points from Heyboer. Jordan Stolz chipped in nine points. Coach Lamphere said he was been re ally excited by Winegar’s improvements - " -w t". iBMrEK W u tl ■ ’I '! J, S » t •f. 1 I k A r. I ■j L^I ’»! 7^ 11 11- r r 1/ ■ *4 e V? 7 J I rJ M 1 ' 11 KBi« J ► IS 1 « I J tl .• E I ■J ! .4 I j iu *3 I T / R JIM TW * P* I ■"■ I■i' J 4 ... V ir I* r* I 4cei *i> a^w**- T* s I-' iJ « .................. * • EL /44 w-n * 4 4 »&■ * 3-»fc t I I rT<< J • r . 1 CT* K‘ u > 1 ,.uiny4'f.;|-| C !i J «lt«l - f Xa_Pd^ J 4 1 ? tL 1^ '*• I , ♦< SE- • Viking senior Beard is Cf<AC Singles Champion l; * 1 >■' uib aM b • r .»* 1^'. A s» Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior Lucas Beard rolled his way to tlie Capital Area Activities Conference Singles Championship at Royal Scot in Lansing Sunday, Feb. 9. Beard came out on top of a field of 76 boys finishing tops through the six-game qualifying round and then eventually outscoringFowlerville’sEthanHall 452374 in the two-game match play finals. Beard took a 207-191 win in the first of his two contests with Hall and then fired off a 245 to clinch the championship. Hall tallied a 183 in his second game of the finals. In all. Beard rolled 12 games at the tournament and came away with a 215 average. He beat Eli Dakin of Portland 420-406 in the semifinal round with games of 187 and 233 to best Dakin’s 194, 212 set. The first two rounds of match play were single game contests. Beard beat Portland’s Alex McGinnis 253-213 in the round of 16 and then defeated DeWitt’s Griffin Lindermann 197-108 in the quarterfinals. While the Vikings’ have had a boys’ team for the past few years competing in varsity competitions, the program was still officially a club until head coach Dustin Burleson was able to add a full girls’ squad this season too. Bowling is now an official varsity sport for both boys and girls at Lakewood, and coach Burleson is excited to be able to hand out varsity letters and captains letters to his deserving athletes this season. This is Beard’s fourth season on the Viking varsity team. He was 33rd in the qualifying rounds at the MHSAA Divi sion 3 Boys’ Bowling Singles Finals as a junior last year and the Viking team qualified for the 2024 state finals and finished eighth in qualifying to get into the match play portion of the MHSAA Division 3 Boys’ Bowling Team Finals. “He has been there before. It’s great practice for regionals,” Burleson said of the CAAC Tournament for Beard. “Last , year was the first year we went, and Luke was one of my qualifiers last year as well. I think he kind of drew from that experience and kept his composure. He had to stay firm and confident.” Also back for the Vikings from that state finals team a year ago are Justin Edwards, Vance O’Mara and Jacob Stoneman. Coach Burleson said Braden Slocum has become a key contributor as well for the Viking boys’ team. “[Slocum] stepped up our very first match. We had to throw him in and he came up from JV,” Burleson said. “He has averaged 175-178 this year. He just came out of nowhere. Last year kind of worked with him a little bit, and this year he hit the ground running.” Edwards was 23rd in the qualifying at the CAAC Tournament Sunday. McGinnis, the last of the 16 match play qualifiers, put up a total qualifying score of 1063. Edwards was not too far back at 1,046. O’Mara was 27th with a total of 1,029 through his six games. The Viking boys’ team also had Stoneman49th, Slocum 50th andXander Douglas 58th. The Lakewood boys’ and girls’ teams will go back to Royal Scot Lanes in Lansing for their MHSAA Division 3 Team Regional Feb. 20 and Singles Regional Feb. 21. Bowling kicks off at 8 a.m. each day. Briyana Burleson led the Lakewood ladies with a 47th-place finish in the qualifying Sunday. She had a total score of 723. The last of the 16 match play qualifiers had a total of 941. I (• - '6> bi Ale -?er 4 1____ km Mb 4 # •uiai * T i *' 1 < Mo I a ( I > <1 / • .M '' T•J S’** « Wl 4 I U. fl "* A ■ « Mix.. « , IV I?;. 5 4 •I I S:,? lil. k V *1 « 2L1 4» I :<¥^ S 't *b •» \ ■* i :1 > •? I I. t 'i;: *v5M 1 I I Caleb Ball of Mason, Eli Dakin of Portland, Lucas Beard of Lakewood and Ethan Hall of Fowlerville celebrate their top four finishes at the Capital Area Activities Conference Boys’ Singles Championship in Lansing Sunday. Feb. 9, Beard took the championship knocking off Hall in the match-play finals. Photo provided f ” i 2 'i a li it i; I. u " i «* 4 *1 S k - : V.’* .J » s 'i > 3 t e > k. (feu’ I tp: > ■ 7,^47^ ’5- » s .1k I ’^:- 11 4 'ts t 4 : ■■ S '^SO> l'^ Ci ^'V/L * All the girls competed on the boys’ team in previous Lakewood seasons. Lo relie VanOoy was the Vikings’ number two Sunday placing 50th. The Lakewood team also had Addison Sayer 54th, se nior team captain Leeann Graham 57th, Alissa Reser 65th and Audie Tobin 66th. Briyana Burleson had the top single game of the day for the Lakewood la dies at 144 and VanOoy had a top game of 143. Ava Seyfried of Holt defeated her teammate Lola Knox 397-329 in the girls’ match play championship. The Lakewood varsity boys’ bowling team held a 7-6 mark in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division heading into this week. Portland cap tured the conference title this season witha 13-1 mark in conference duals and Ionia was 12-2 on the season. The Lakewood girls were 3-10 in conference duals as of Wednesday with a 14-0 Portland girls’ team at the top of the final CAAC White standings. Charlotte took a 29-1 win over the visiting Lakewood ladies in their final conference dual last Thursday and the Lakewood boys scored a 23-7 win over the Orioles. O’Mara had a strong series for the See BEARD on 11 tKr 'A '' ' ‘A,: 1 ^5 '? * tL*' wk 'x 'Mi-,?' \I it; e K !•» Hik M' {^E 'V ■ -■Ifwi «r I E <■ t • * f.4 'i A '(a- f s t - 'Sts 4 it 4 ik V4 1 ■Ev '» t V I t> «’ * A •4?^ St I % Ml' <« « -k I I I . ‘1 > !b^ "''' ’ h v. '4 *'l* I *» * ',4< ■ 4 I > r *1 \I ■;*« Vr A 'i 1 t -I .<9 4 J ■ V- t* '■ 'HIo '* 'Tk ■* ■f 5^' v'< " i a. * t �L I Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I, 11 •J Lakewood ladies second to Tri County at D3 district ♦ *.>l ' ’ bo; . • *—< I ( 1 •hl I II If' Brett Bremer Sports Editor •r , 4 I / * a The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team had the lead heading into round three, but the Lakewood Vikings didn’t have their cleanest round three and the Howard City Tri County Vikings were able to nudge in front to win the MHSAA Division 3 District at Alma High School Saturday. “We had a couple sections that had some timing and stunt mistakes in it,” Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said of her team’s round three. Tri County put together a final score of 754.36 ahead of Lakewood 747.76, Gladstone 726.86 and Portland 726.46. Those top four teams advance to this Saturday’s regional at West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids. Lakewood had a 2.6 point lead over Tri County thanks in large part to a score of 212.76 in round two. Coach Martin said the team included back handsprings in round two, and it seemed to help boost the score in that round. Tri County outscored Lakewood 232.50 to 230.60 in round one. Tri County had a round two score of208.26. In round three, Tri County surged ahead with a score of 313.60. Lakewood f. t S'5fM iO ? I '-h. '> I 1^ 4Xh ■V 'It & -ft Li il ■- ” I .1 Y •^11 •l T-r 'll- 'k \ I I J’ • r jSjsrt! mH *1* J ■ ^1. h.u* ’I L. .Jill’. I 4 I I A *LJ_S K(k tv 4 Qg5:t >ai ■'Ll "*K*i ** L'" ' £ f ijfl lo n f ■Ju J 1 4 5 i*- ?rS’ h •lb. •Jj. d 't ?s • f hi ..F5 t« i'OCVluIO r < ZO>l£- ■J 1“ I b)f^ I fV/' ■J I ;.. ' - I I G - r J It. . ito* * . .-1 LL4 'i , lad*. I • J-* 'I E . .. r. I ? >> II • Jk 1 fef* /.'UJI? ' . •■ .-I*.. ^aL E iif; c ^nr J. ■ r- Hl -1 I I ■’<saj3 ) 7f. ' '^***^' r__ JM; iT ■ r -ibiu !, t iUOi Ji z * K ' I U OS 4 gygg^ i ‘ OV —T JU Ji %aJ h bL-i *’-t 5 ( »■ 1h A had a score of 304.40, just behind both Gladstone and Portland. It was the only round that either of those teams were really close to the Lakewood ladies. The top four teams were well ahead of the pack at Alma. Lansing Catholic was fifth with an overall score of 688.46 ahead of Alma 664.28, Freeland 642.92, Chesaning 620.16, Ovid-Elsie 614.70, Midland Bullock Creek 614.26, Remus Chippewa Hills 604.30, Escanaba 556.20, Shepherd 544.80 and Corunna 526.48. Tri County entered the state postseason ranked fifth in Division 3, the top team on the west side of the state. Lakewood entered the state postseason ranked eighth. A Charlotte team, ranked ninth in D3, is the only other top ten team set to compete in the regional at West Cath olic Saturday, but that doesn’t mean the Vikings (the ones from Lakewood or Tri County) can take things easy. “We are working hard this week to clean up the little details for regionals and the expectation for this week and Saturday is our best three rounds of the season and to cheer clean,” Martin said. “This young team continues to improve, improve and work hard each day. I am very proud of how far they have come.” 5 X -jzyf I •w Trojans find sparkle early, hold on late at district 3? 1 k X >% *t .. "H. p n \;i I A 11 $A 4=- 5 .u St..., •’• 1l • > I Ift *1 1 5s? I •» ii;<’^l} It '>4 9 IJ h Til ■ K, I I ww * < Mi, ft ( d . 5> f 1*5 A s± r > r t‘’i r'I sr- a im *“l^ I ' ! I L; 9 il9 « k •’I M 11 r\ A S 1 ♦ w W1 J V I «■ I h « I 1 < ■ I— ’jar V > « i. ¥ A- ”, *• I f * f { 7; V A k;.4 +r > X 'I •K. V** a».i The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team performs during round three of its MHSAA Division 3 District Tournament at Alma High School Saturday. The Vikings placed second to earn a spot in the Feb. 22 MHSAA D3 Regional at West Catholic High School. Photo by Kara Zylstra BEARD w3 ff •*<: ? Continued from Page 10 Lakewood boys’ team in the victory with games of 192 and 198. Stoneman rolled a 199 and a 190 and Edwards rolled a 207 and a 181. Beard scored a 225 and a 200 in his two games. The Lakewood boys took the first of the two regular games against the Orioles and the overall pinfall in those, then added wins in both Bakers. Jeremiah Hack and Brenden Slanker picked up points for the Charlotte team in the regular games thanks to scores of232 and a 227 in their second game. In the girls’ dual, Lakewood got its one point thanks to Burleson’s opening score of 154. The Orioles won both regular games and both Baker games in the dual. The Viking team got scores of 105 and 160 from Graham and 106 and 138 from VanOoy in the loss. The high series for the Oriole girls came from Lori Jackson who rolled a 181 and a 161. < ri *• L tv «e *«55« -'W wA^^ •<^1 .1 < SI <*• « li •I I O' X'll «» y^' il { f 7/ J. T > } C:.i t3 ‘.. ’50 I* IT a>bw •' 'I®: .<E < nni; i If 1 * A I 11 .• g^nbMSfci;,;; t > I [ r r'' ,4 »5 r .writs/ *j rr Brett Bremer Sports Editor f I IB The Trojan sparkle flipped ends of the meet, but the Thomapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team is still moving on. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team placed third at the MHSAA Division 2 District it hosted Saturday to earn a spot in the regional round of the state tournament Saturday, Feb. 22, at Forest Hills Northern High School. “They did well. They did very well. It was our highest score of the season. I I Obviously that is what you want this time of the year is to climb points wise,” i B r Thomapple Kellogg head coach Madalynn Lula said. The Trojans had their best round one I E I If I and round two scores of the season, and their best performance in those two rounds according to their coach. TK had a stunt go awry in round three, which kept ' • J .;a X r" r J no B.33nEni sniYOffi I I I I ,1 ■ ’■fl-fOJ <Jfg3B /:^oHt?y| 1 □rti hi nq mcsij -rasrio ovinje; ♦ *- inuJa t'abib a 051201! If 101*1121(1 Z3 K JJl 1 •T r > z £ foei/jO tel iGnOi;9';T ntcdiEfiJ J 1 ^7 .115'// '7157 bib V, I I f I / ff t /rififiar! “‘mi •w 4 -- -r .I »( FB r* r* ■ • tii' I a* 1 , I J, tsBiin ai ok Oi e? ffl' J ■sr, J'J •w I w- » IS i J I■ e :• s I .wjy the Trojans from climbing any higher in the day’s final standings. Plainwell won the district champi onship with an overall score of 766.66. Zeeland West was second with 761.36 points ahead ofTK 752.68 and Gull Lake Those four teams earned spots in this weekend’s regional at FHN. Sturgis wasn’t far behind with a fifth-place score 1 { * «' Ma 1 f' b J ( V I f I. f i 5 Iv i 11 Ui> 11 7 r.’- i 5 riaflw r of 741.28. 1 Mattawan was sixth with s score of 687.32 ahead of Hastings 676.68, r.^;:Z3Ef*: j Harper Creek 667.80, Hamilton 656.04, Stevensville Lakeshore 654.38, Wayland uh -J j <w‘J ' , 653.60, Zeeland East 652.80, Edwards Tud burg 641.04, Vicksburg 634.74 and St. Joseph 609.80. Round two was an especially good one ■I for the interstate-8 Athletic Conference g champions from Hastings who were sixth overall on the day to see their season « come to an end. Hastings had scores of ' IP; 208.20 in round one, 191.08 in round two .fl IW and then closed the competition with a J IT. 277.40 in round three. Rk. The district champs from Plainwell r I ? had the top scores of the event in both 11 rounds one and two, a 230.60 and a 221.46, and then scored 314.60 points in round three. Zeeland West was the only in.s I team better than Plainwell in round three I with a score of 315.10. 1 <j f t r dwsno hrV/ p J yjOQz J2od^id *310 zsv/^ ssrfv/ YjA :uii n Jflriim a ir unubi V J iT dfU A' ♦ decrfJ? 75flT* > J L- jyU" if, r ”1207^^ Ji] ff b 1 I*' jr i ««#W A >I s~ L*i) t / I. .1 < * 4 I r <j « fO i r 1 A k tJq^ Y’ ru 'i J 4 J I t r J 7' I J. d.Or'^: lOdL 1 -- I A* Q|^ I I« f t .i f 4i F.^s- r_ I rrh f I F J t . 1'!■ TF'iH > J r I' T z / i . z > zz I *9* * • r-k * / »T t I I* I, f ' I f i ,1) 1. ■Ji < ku I 41 072 ~ >^-.J*''l'A' Thornapple Kellogg varsity cheerleaders perform during round three of the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer District at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Saturday. The Trojans placed third at the district to earn a spot in the regional tournament at Forest Hills Northern High School this Saturday, Feb. 22. Photo provided 1 r 'Ui 010 >w’ E M : J ja;’..i w R •*•«♦. IJ TL.b.» * e;i AS r BMRjee rre F > r I «M. M • r < «I ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ i Thomapple Kellogg had hoped to be closer to those numbers in round three, but finished with a 308.60 which was still the fifth best round three score ofthe day. "Round three was not our best perfor mance,” Lula said. “Our most consistent stunt group took a fall, fortunately we didn’t take a penalty for it, which is good, but I think it was really a group that hadn’t fallen all year. Things happen, flukes happen. I am glad it happened this week and not next week. We still scored well int hat round, just not as well as we could have.” The Trojans did do some things right in that moment to keep Irom taking a penalty that would have made things really close with Sturgis for the final state qualifying spot. The bases and back spot kept the flyer off the ground. They kept it safe. They’re smart cheerleaders. All ofthem are smart kids and they know what it takes to min imize the point loss,” Lula said. The team knew what it was going to take to maximize its scores in rounds one and two in the week leading up to districts too. Lula said they brought in some outside eyes to practice to really help them tighten up their performance and see things the cheerleaders and coaches might not have been noticing after drilling so many times over and over again. TK put up a score of 228.30 in round one which was only bested by the Plainwell girls. The TK score of 215.78 in round two was the third best score of that round behind Plainwell and Zeeland West. They needed those numbers as round three has been the powerhouse for the Trojans throughout the season. “Round one, for weeks now, we have been really focused in on honing in on the details of round one. The biggest thing in round one has been finding our sparkle. We have been saying that since conference. Part of round one 1 that it is more than skill and execution. It needs performance behind it. “Us coaches came out from behind the mat on Saturday (after round one) and for the first time we looked at each other and thought ooh that gave me goosebumps.” NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchasertofree and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Angela Marie Metzger and Brad Allen Jousma, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated July 9, 2021, and recorded on July 20, 2021 with Document Number 2021-009248, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated January 29,2025 and recorded on February 3,2025 and given document number 2025-000828 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($233,466.02). Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03’20” WEST 1743.01 FEET ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE 90 DEGREES 0’00” EAST 99 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF NORTH STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 0’ 00” EAST 30.75 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE EASTERLY 68.52 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, AND A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 433.00 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 85 DEGREES 27’59” EAST 68.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03' 20” EAST 360.41 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00” WEST 99.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03’ 20” WEST 355.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Street Address: 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE, Dated: February 13, 2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564). Johnson. Blumberg, & Associates, LLC. 5955 West Main Street. Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 25 6254 (02-13)(03-06) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT: Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 P.M., on March 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shante Byers and Jason Snell, the Mortgagor(s), and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage. LLC, the original Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2022, and recorded on June 22, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022-006960, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and last assigned to United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, the Foreclosing Assignee, as documented by an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 3, 2024, and recorded on May 23, 2024, as Instrument No. 2024-003898, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Six Hundred SeventySix and 00/100 U.S. Dollars ($271,676.00). Said premise is situated at 2478 Wasabinang Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, in the Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, and is described as: LOT(S) 25.32, 33, 34 AND 35 OF AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NO. 1. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS. PAGE 56 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPT: LOT 32 OF AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 56 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. if the property is sold at foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder under MCLA 600.3278 for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: 01/24/2025 For More Information, please call: Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, RA. Attorneys for Servicer 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Orlando, Florida 32801 (855) 287-0240 Matter No. MI-005524-24 (01-30)(02-20) �i ’ • I?’ 12 Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Hastings girls get first I-8 victory in conference finale Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons were set to finish off a stretch of five games in seven dayi at Grand Rapids Wellspring Prep Wednes day. They got their first of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season Tuesday night at Pennfield outscoring the Pan thers 38-32. The Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team got a couple of early threes from Maddie Peake and led 19-11 at the end ofthe first quarter, and the Hastings lead was still five points at the half. Saxon head coach Ben Wilson said his girls’ defense continued to stifle the Pennfield offense in the second half. In the end free throws by Kal 1 i Koning and Rachael Hewitt closed out the win for the Saxons. Hewitt had a team-high 15 points in the victory, Peake closed the night with eight points and Koning had eight too. Bri Darling chipped in five points. Pennfield is now 2-9 in the 1-8 and 8-12 overall. The win moved Hastings to 6-14 overall this season. A couple of 1-8 ballgames just got away from the Hastings girls against Northwest. The Mounties took a 42-34 win at Hastings High School over the Saxons Friday and then best the Saxons 29-27 in Jackson Monday evening. The Mounties were II-of-12 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter Monday to overtake the Saxons who had a slim lead most of the night. For I •! 9 4 .1 ’ 1 < s ’■AT £ t r= * E; I IJ 1 the night, the Mounties were 15-of-22 at the line. Peake led a balanced scoring attack for Hastings with six points. Koning had give points and Hewitt and Victoria Tack had four points apiece. While the Mounties secured the win at the free throw line, the Saxons struggled at the stripe going just 3-of-lO. Hastings closes out the regular season with a pair of non-conference games on the road next week at Holland Tuesday and at Ottawa Hills Thursday. •i I* a R I 1 fi .ti!' I I F IrW. K e> I I I.T . ; ^p‘ w '!’■ Ji • > f / ♦4 Z /V AC' ■an J I ; Ji]V f- 1 .if’ I »• ^4 • V* r;' t 4 i A • / wT*. J > i) 1! A r 'J 4 H I 4*' f ho. f * ' .1 A ■! 4 f ’ f ¥ ' .t »» J I ./>• ' z r- I' V I I ww AV* v.n I T I i 9 '3 1^. ' I < i*'* J Al 1 .4 f •l • J * T • I .1 < Z™' V* v’r A'* I V' fi r *•. s ♦ ♦• ♦ I fa 4 .F Z' ! *w tv? iZ 9 .. l: <4^' X -4r K 1 4 r” 5 r V t . ft V 4 f • I. ► ',1 •• * '?L-’ rX I J i J= > ’ fl' iK* k. kibB ,^5 *# <1 ' 1 * X 4 Hr >s t. i.^’' i J F *> r I'-' Jji - IT- « w f** 1 r .■■J'- I ♦ 'r J< I’ — > I I 4 4.. ** V I Saxon guard Bri Darling (5) looks to put up a shot over the Mounties' Shannon Christner (11) during the fourth quarter of their 1-8 bailgame at Hastings High School Friday. .«7* r 1 :1 r / 4 t- rs* I . % 1 I r t T r -A-* • 3^-, f , I ■??s ’z> IS* T c^:. J Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle glides to the rim over Jackson Northwest’s Shannon Christner (11) during their bailgame at Hastings High School Friday. Photos by Perry Hardin i*: ■ t < , I CT-’V *, < « I- r « 1 I ■ ..'4’01' v.>’- > .01; I tC 1 I 1 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on February 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Jordan Jones, a single man and Stephanie Kelley, a single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: March 27, 2018 Recorded on March 30, 2018, in Document No. 2018-003356, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight and 35/100 Dollars ($117,988.35) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel 1: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY ROAD LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD-126.5 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES. WEST 120 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO, INCLUDING ALL LAND BETWEEN THE DESCRIBED PARCEL AND THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL ON NORTH SIDE OF THE DESCRIBED PARCEL. PARCEL 2: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD, WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY ROAD LINE 126.50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 0 MINUTES EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST SECTION LINE 135 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 126.50 FEET TO SAID WEST SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 0 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 135 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS ON SAID CHANNEL FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL TO BRISTOL LAKE. Commonly known as 2021 E Bristol Rd, Dowling, Ml 49050 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for. damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duly has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duly, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage al the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1551592 (01-30)(02-20) I DK girls cut the gap with Clippers in second game •4 t Sib * K5 * •T > 0*' T DKHS, but ±e first time the Panders took on ±e Martin varsity girls’ basketball team the Clippers took a 23-point victory. DK head coach Kevin Lillibridge said that first meeting he felt like his girls really struggled against the Clippers’ pressure defense. He liked the way they battled for four quarters, even if that Clipper pressure got to his team a bit in ±e second half this ' second time around. The Delton Kellogg girls led 19-17 at the half, but the Clippers turned up ±e defen sive intensity in file third quarter, knocked down some shots and scored 19 of ±eir 40 points during the eight-minute stretch. A better night at the free throw line would have been beneficial for ±e DK girls. They were just 8-of-23 overall and 1 -of-7 in the fourth quarter. Addie Starapfier led Delton Kellogg with 11 points. Jalin Lyons had a solid game witli eight points according to her coach. Lillibridge added that Josie Wil liams was really aggressive rebounding It wasn’t as good as they wanted it to be, but it was better Friday night, Delton Kellogg fell to 0-9 in the South western Athletic Conference Central Division with a 40-31 loss to the visiting Martin Clippers on Hall of Fame Night at NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if ydu have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale Io the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Fuller, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Neighborhood Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, ' Mortgagee, dated April 1,2020 and recorded April 17, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020004093 Barry County Records. MichiganSaid mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen and 39/100 Dollars ($158,816.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 links West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22, thence West 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence South 12 rods 16 2/10 links, thence East 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence North to the Place of Beginning. 8150 Tasker Rd, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 6, 2025 File No. 24-009935 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (02-06)(02-27) Ml f* e-fr ;; Brett Bremer Sports Editor ) r the basketball all night while finishing wi± five points. The DK girls were back in action Tues day falling 59-19 in a SAC crossover with Lawton at DKHS, There have been hard times this season, but Lillibridge said it was especially tough Tuesday with an opponent starting a running clock in the second half for ±e first time against the Panthers this season. “Their pace and tempo forced a lot of turnovers, and ±ey have depth,” Lil libridge said. He did like the way his girls came out fighting at the start. It was only a five-point game at the end of one quarter, but foul trouble really hurt the Panthers as the first half progressed. Williams had a team-high nine points for Delton. The Panders are home to close out the SAC Central season Friday night and then close out the regular season at home against Coloma Tuesday. 1 I R. >X I ‘ • A* • . j I . V WrC' ) /p I 4 —T ♦ A J ‘W I........... J>- • t T kJ . Hi- f i T« ’ xisnr-r’ ‘ .. 4 I • r <*sfc 1 H >’ * T -eP * uJ «l r 4 '-i;?;' second quarter, but his only other points on the night came on a fourth-quarter three. Masters scored all 11 of his points for the Eagles in the second half including three third-quarter three-pointers. Lakewood had a 23-21 lead at the half. Acker hit two threes of his own in the tr " (I 1 T-y* * ( •-J. !» ) 3 ^<T- J. - •’ll I' 30 L.’W * - - Ui 'U «• I ♦fTO - 1 . . M ; -i I I ( ivKSJZL X' . ? f I <« » f I 1 i* Itf't?' 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The difference sat there at three points for a couple minutes as the Eagles had a few three-pointers miss their mark. The Eagles eventually evened ±e score with a few free throws at 41-41 with 1:58 to play. The Lakewood answer was a nice drive and dish by Willette that led to a lay up for the sophomore Tichvon. Olivet never was able to overtake the Vikings, but tliere was some more back and forth. The ballgame was tied 43-43 as the clock moved under a minute, but ±e Vikings beat some Eagle pressure for an easy lay-up byjunior forward Hollis Poll to go back in front and led the rest of±e way. The Eagles had a couple possessions in the final minute trailing by two, but con tinued to struggle to find space through ±e Lakewood zone much of the time. In the end, freshman center Bryer Poll did buiy a couple free throws to help the Vikings seal ±e win and Acker knocked one down too. Lakewood had dropped five in a row heading into the bailgame, including a 5449 loss at Lansing Catholic in the CAAC White last Friday. Drew Tol free led the Cougars int hat bailgame with 25 points and Seth Hahnenberg had 11. Acker put in 21 points for the Vikings. Lakewood is 5-15 overall this season heading into Friday’s ballgame against Ionia. ♦ ♦ : J W Vikings get first win over Olivet since 2021 The Vikings will hope to do it again Monday. The Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team snapped a seven-game losing streak against rival Olivet that stretched back to the Covid condensed 2020-21 season by outscoring the Eagles48-45 on senior night at Lakewood High School Tuesday, Senior Troy Acker had a game-high 19 points and senior Seth Willette added ten in the Viking victory. James Tichvon chipped in six points. The Viking senior group this winter also included Logan Faulkner, Ryan Galgoci and Will Grant. Olivet got 18 points from Zaiden Bramer and 11 from Jack Masters in ±e loss. Both teams are now 3-10 in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action heading into the final night of the conference season Friday. Lakewood will be at home against Ionia while the Eagles visit Lansing Catholic. The Eagles beat the Vikings 54-46 in their December meeting at Olivet High School. The two teams will break their season tie Monday as Lakewood hosts the Eagles in the opening round of their MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament. The winner of that one moves on to the district semifinals at Lakewood High Feb. 26 to take on top-seeded Lansing Sexton. Things got off to a slow start Tuesday wi± the Vikings leading 6-3 after one quarter, but things exploded from there. Bramer had 15 of his 18 points in the sec ond quarter. He drilled ft^e threes in that ' * t Brett Bremer Sports Editor * l^-r' I I ■% ■ * ki'.* �1 ^liiii i . I I t oio3W«nnoii2p ftas 1 »iM H ' tH k jln/EirtcM - ' 1 I Cl b'in. r I brtBBi'''"' ; i-i « •- i * ’ 'JJ' 1 I I 1 I I J./ I' ■ Ir r-r V icF^ ' or -ir 1 sb- /noy i 'f 1 I 1 I •/ Dfl - ci?wani t^e^riboiv r I r jsrnrn'- •' • aa^tjrrf . ‘noh i11' I I I « sfcnit t 1 t > I*' 1 r r I I ?rW tj I I; I .! jOZ to iffjiohontjuoijynoQ ■ ItUErnrrJ ) I I ! r ( I Bal . I wJ 1 V J V" df 4 « • ll’r 11 J r n -I nJ* 1 nr- N 1 ? i r» 3'J ( s. '1' 51 ♦* I 1 rj ■ I)'. moo - s>- r*. ' Ric T. I u r * i I « r V. ; '.*5 I I • LI;. i cl * i 'p?i> '>'-T «* "'I.: <*. • I f J The Saxon trio of Jordan Milanowski, Naomi Grummet and Dezarae Mathis will be making a return trip to tlie motor city. They were the three members of the Hastings varsity girls wrestling team to compete in the MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling Finals in 2024 and they’ll be back at Ford Field for the 2025 Finals. Mathis placed second, Grummet third and Milanowski fourth at their MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling Regional at Portage Northern High School Sunday. Mathis and Grummet were both state medalists a year ago, and Milanowski is the first Hastings girl to qualify for the state finals three times. Mathis, a junior, was the runner-up at 115 pounds Sunday. She pinned Niles’ Kloe Kiggins late in the first period oftheir quarterfinal match and then pulled out a 19-16 win over Lakeshore’s Emma Baker in a sudden victory period in the semifinals to secure her spot in the state finals. Baker surged late in that semifinal match. Mathis had a 15-9 lead heading into the third period after scoring four near fall points in the final minute ofthe second period. A pair of third period take downs for Baker evened the match at 16-16 and sent it into the one minute sudden victory period. After being worn down by Baker in the third period, Mathis didn ’t waste any time scoring her take down to win it seven f I *<l ■ -rti' ' OF nru- • f 5T 7 31’^'' r « Brett Bremer Sports Editor ) 1 I I J I Saxon trio earns chance to win state medals A i t ( f * * s • I. I I 1 "> I ! v» i y-. I 9 I r i X Ou *. > I ■ I t I '5^ 1 IJ ■{! n hr* w ■f'?. I <1 « •r * 1 I .. • I .’•Ml. f ' W • f»w»w > -•AM 4. 3 K. t -« 3 ^.4 I X I I I • r»» *s» r k <1 V SET* I s The Saxons’ Dezarae Mathis takes Lakeshore’s Emma Baker down to the mat during their 115-pound semifinal bout at the MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling Regional at Portage Northern High School Sunday. • » r• I [ ir ♦ kJ I I I ► I I I st V K A % t J c z ' ‘4* • A I £ Hastings' Naomi Grummet closes in on a pin of Kelloggsville's Gloria Uwamahoro during their 145-pound consolation final at the MHSAA Girls' Individual Wrestling Regional at Portage Northern High School Sunday. seconds into the extra session. Homer’s Zionah Gardner outscored Mathis 10-0 in their 115-pound champi onship match. Milanowski had to win two consolation matches to earn her trip back to Ford Field in her senior season. She was pinned by Bronson’s Mackenna Webster, who won the 140-pound title while improving to 30-0 on the season, in the opening round. Milanowski took a 7-0 win over Constan tine’s Shayla Nickoson and then topped Thomapple Kellogg’s Rylee Alberts 13-9 in the blood round. Wayland’s Alexis Hozeska pinned Milanowski in their 140-pound consolation final. Saxon coach Erin Slaughter said it was nice to see Milanowski turn up the ag gressiveness in her two consolation wins. Slaughter and head coach Mike Goggins agreed that she is at her best when she is wrestling to win rather than wrestling not to lose. “And we’re working on that,” Slaughter said. All four of Grummet’s matches ended in a pin. She was 3-1 on the day to get to 30 wins here in her senior season. She was pinned by Dowagiac’s Cinthia Villegas midway through the second period oftheir semifinal match, but then she battled back to pin Plainwell’s Komelia Dranikowska in the blood round and Kelloggsville’s Gloria Uwamahoro in the match for third at 145 pounds. Grummet wrestled well,” Hastings head coach Mike Goggins said. “She is getting to be very coachable, and you could probably she has shown the most improve ment, from the beginning of last year to night now [of the three Saxon qualifiers.] She is pretty coachable and she has a really good mind. That helps.” Thomapple Kellogg had four girls com peting at the regional and three won their way through to Ford Field including senior Emma Gibson who was the 135-pound regional champion. Lakewood had two girls competing and got one through. Joining Gibson at Ford Field will be Adelaide Holderman who was second to two-time state champion Maddie Hayden from Caledonia for die second Sunday in a row at 170 pounds. Finishing second to her a third time this postseason would be a pretty outstanding feat for Holdennan. The TK team also had Raini Braska third at 110 pounds. Their teammate Alberts, a state qualifier ayear ago, was bumped from the tourney by Milanowski. Lakewood had Lillian Teachworth third at 105 pounds. She is the second Viking girl to ever qualify for the finals. Teammate Peyton Federau was bested in her two 155-pound bouts. Hastings had six girls qualify for the regional in all. Junior Chloe Aicken at 155 pounds, freshman Aryonnah Farrell at 130 pounds and senior Kennedy Lewis at 130 pounds weren’t able to earn a spot in ±e top four. Aicken and Lewis both reached the blood round, the consolation semifinals, before bowing out of the tournament. It was the first season ofvarsity wrestling for both Aicken and Farrell, and they both have the chance to chase a trip to Ford Field again. Lewis concludes her varsity wrestling career, but it wasn’t for a lack of effort. Goggins said she is probably the most improved wrestler overall in the program this winter. “It’s only her second year wrestling,” Slaughter said. “She also plays club hock ey, and so we share her part-time. We got her more I would say this season.” The MHSAA Individual State Finals will be held Feb. 28-March 1 at Ford Field in Detroit. This year the girls’ program that scores the most points at Ford Field will earn the MHSAA’s first girls’ wrestling [ J I DK trio and Valley exchange student advance _- ^4*** > 1 t • H-: E •• I I I »I i I » — T ■- 1 ri Li r Brett Bremer Sports Editor I ( I i Mitchell Swift and Gauge Stampfler will return to Ford Field where they closed the 2024 season on the medal stand at the MHSAA Individual Wres tling Finals and they’ll have another Stampfler along for the ride in 2025. The Delton Kellogg junior heavy weight Swift won the 285-pound weight class at the MHSAA Division 4 Regional hosted by Martin High School Satur day, senior Gauge Stampfler was the runner-up at 132 pounds and freshman teammate Evan Stampfler placed third in the 120-pound weight class. Swift ran his record to 37-6 on the sea son with a 3-2 win over White Pigeon’s Chaz Underwood in the 285-pound championship match a week after Un derwood took a 7-1 win over Swift in the district finals. Neither guy managed a take down Saturday. Swift took a 1-0 lead with a quick escape in the second period. A pair of stalling warnings against Underwood at the opening of the third period bumped Swift’s lead to 2-0 midway through the period. Areversal by Underwood with 40 seconds to go evened the bout at 2-2, but Swift got out from underneath quickly to earn the escape point that won him the regional title. Pins of Maple Valley’s Joe Long and Bronson’s Sam Tappenden put Swift into the 285-pound final. Gauge Stampfler got to the 132-pound championship match by pinning Con cord’s Nate Fritz and then outscoring Union City’s Mason Hawthorne 11-3. He also saw a White Pigeon wrestler in the championship, Mazzy Lambert. Lambert ran his record to 53-1 on the season with a 14-12 win over Gauge in their final. It took a heck of a surge in the third period for Lambert to get that win. Gauge had two take downs in the first period, and then a quick reversal in the second It 1 i >/*• • I ri- I'-**' , r ♦ 1 I B*. i • ♦ J ♦ t 4# - i 1 2 I . 1 jr ' ..J T .'ll ■<< jT ^/V ' ‘ I I Mf'j - . • .-l<f I I I J ' ' »*• I * I' J >j;;. f I ' '•! T 'T . * r >*T ..J u -r M I’i I 4 i ti I i I » '• •1 - a » 3 . •e ’ .J JI . •' U'• ♦ 9 I I I*V ■ , 4 ft / I . I •* •r t >w r L 1 > «4 I J * i'' Il ' .'J' > I * i- » < 4 r, n 'i i 4 ' ’ w« I i s I -I J /p;,- 1 z •V .'3 » r z. r ’1 \ V' ' •a/5= ' r */' ’ 4^' ' «' 1 I r M f •r 1. ; i' >• I V * 1^-’ t I. •’ .r Fr* jjfi' rr f ‘ f * J 4 * J t } a' I fl ' r • / I . 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Swift and Gauge Stampfler both placed fifth at the state finals last year and will head to Ford Field looking to move up. Evan Stampfler secured his first trip to the state finals by outscoring Bellev ue’s Kaiden Wheeler in his blood round match at 120 pounds Saturday, and then he placed third by outscoring Bangor’s Aiden Munoz 21-8 in the consolation final. The day started for Evan with a take down in a sudden victory overtime pe riod against Springport’s Owen Thomas that gave him a 9-6 victory and a spot in the semifinals. Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Logan Gilbert scored a quick pin of Evan in the semifinals though. Evan Stampfler is now 30-14 overall this season. Gauge closed his regional run with a 36-6 mark on the year. The Delton Kellogg team also had freshman Mason Ferris and sophomore Mendon Phillips competing at the regional. Maple Valley had four guys qualify for the regional tournament and only Polish exchange student Filip Nowak came through the other side. He outscored Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Seth Toris 5-4 in the blood round and then placed third with a 14-4 major decision over Decatur’s Aidan Wiggins - his sec ond win of the day over Wiggins. Long, a junior, and the Lions’ lone returning state qualifier, junior Jackson Burpee, both were bumped from the state tournament in the regional blood round. The Lion team also had senior 215-pounder Skyler Cook wrestling at the regional tourney. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30013-DE William M. Doherty P-41960 Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Carol J. Ayers Date of birth; 12/09/1948. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Carol J. Ayers, died 12/26/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Amanda Ayers, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/11/2025 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Amanda Ayers 6750 Irving Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-331-0616 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30028-DE William M. Doherty P-41960 Court address; 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302 Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Danny M. Collige. Date of birth: 12/20/1960. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Danny M. Collige, died 12/22/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Crystal Collige, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/10/2025 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Crystal Collige 242 Curtis Avenue Jackson, Michgian 49203 517-295-3797 I .< » I i k 1 r h 4 h- I ' t ♦ ♦ ♦sr' r.% k r '•w '1' 1 V *1 9 A* 6k i 3 13 (1? I UzwoBaiiM ntb? Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.conn I 1 ♦ ♦ V t' <£ Hastings' Jordan Mtlanowski (right) fights for control with Constantine's Shayla Nickoson during their 140-pound consolation bout Sunday at the MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling Regional hosted by Portage Northern High School. Milanowski became the Saxons’ first female three-time wrestling state qualifier with her fourthplace finish. Photos by Brett Bremer team state championship. “We got the three through that really had the best shot,” Goggins said. “It would have been great if one or two more had made it through. He said a lot ofgirls in the program have seen big jumps in their ability between year one and year two ofvarsity wrestl ing, and Slaughter said next year will be the first time the Saxon program at the high school level really gets a big influx of tal ent from girls who have competed on the middle school level and a lot of programs are seeing that jump. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage 'S!' rt the telephone number stated in thisnPficd.Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Zachary R. Koon and Sierra W. O'Connell Koon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6, 2016 and recorded December 14, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-012461 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MIDFIRST BANK, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Seven and 53/100 Dollars ($66,437.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post. Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, thence South 2640 feet to the center of the section; thence West parallel with the North section line 650 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 660 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line; thence West parallel with the North section line 132 feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 660 feet; thence East parallel with the North section line 132 feet to the point of beginning. Also conveying an easement for said parcel for ingress and egress commencing at the center of the section; thence North 33 feet; thence West 650 feet; thence South 66 feet; thence East 650 feet; thence North 33 feet to the point of beginning. 14460 Burchette Rd, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 20, 2025 File No. 25-001299 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 �4 A 1 i 4 I J 14 Thursday, February 20, 2025 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com t Saxons focused on start of state tourney Monday Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings has an eye on Monday night at Hamilton High School where the Saxons will take on the Hopkins in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 boys’ basketball state tournament. Pennfield is eyeing an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship. Despite a different focus and spots at opposite ends of the conference stand ings, the Hastings varsity boys’ basket ball team pushed the league-leading Panthers in what ultimately was a 47-39 win for the Pennfield boys on senior night at Hastings High School. Pennfield improved its 1-8 record to 8-3, tied atop the conference with Marshall and Harper Creek heading into the final conference ballgames this weekend. Hastings is I-Il in the 1-8 after the loss, but the Saxons were still within five points with four minutes to go. Hastings head coach Jess Webb said that a Pennfield offensive rebound, a missed defensive rotation and a turnover late kind of sealed his team’s fate in the end. He was really pleased to hold the Pen nfield boys to 47 points. The Panthers had 73 points in their first meeting of the season in Battle Creek last month. As the season has wore on, Webb knows his team can really rely on its defensive effort. When the offense is really going, that is when the Saxons have a chance to be dangerous. That was the case last Friday as the Saxons earned their first 1-8 win of the season by a score of 50-40 over visiting Jackson Northwest. “We came out rolling on all cylinders offensively,” coach Webb said. “We got good looks and we were knocking them down. We had 18 points in the first quarter, which was huge. We were 4-of-8 from three in the first quarter.” Hastings led the ballgame 18-7 after that opening quarter and had the lead steadily climb to 44-23 by the start of the fourth quarter. Jett Barnum had 20 points and nine rebounds in that victory to lead the Saxons. Porter Shaw had 11 points. Jack Webb nine and Dre Mathis eight. Shaw and Webb hit three threes apiece. Mathis dished out a team-high six assists and had three steals. “The defense is starting to come around also. That is first,” coach Webb said. “That is what we focus on. Defense puts us where we need to be oftensively. It all start with defense.” Northwest star Jalen Jordan had 21 I » i .. .n I, I IP »- - ,. V 1 J: .‘I* ' r i I I I C of four games in seven nights. “Defensively, the effort and the tough ness was there. I don’t have to coach the effort... That is nice. We had a chance. We just weren’t executing on offense. We weren’t sharp. Our passes weren’t being snapped. The Saxons were bested 58-50 in overtime in a non-conference bailgame at Wyoming Lee last Thursday, Feb. 13, when things went a little awry on the ofl'ensive end after fal ling behind early in the extra session, and the team was set to head to Grand Rapids to face Wellspring Prep last night, Feb. 19. Barnum had 18 points and ten rebounds in that loss at Lee. Jack Webb had 12 points and Mathis had ten. The Legends were powered by 21 points and eight rebounds from Braylon Huff and 11 points and nine boards from Lzekiel Scott. The winner of Monday’s MHSAA Division 2 District opener at Hamilton High School between Hastings and Hopkins will face the district’s top seed, Holland Christian, in the district semifinals Feb. 26 back in Hamilton. Hamilton and Wayland are already set to meet in the other district semifinal next Wednesday in Hamilton. The Saxons were 4-16 overall this sea son before heading to Wellspring Prep. AM. !* » < < t. J. *7 » 4 .A ▼ 1 I I (‘ Al* 1 >1 «i u I IV. 1^ I I L j * In I - I I — p 11 I I I ■ ■ .. a f ) > ..( V' .1 I 4 * J * r <' WSi t .J » t u.| f J * V rt I I d r • 4• .J-* . . 3- I I r *; I. • I I I M I 4 •WT' - ' 1 L^g^. jiK J 11 , I, I L f 4 i J.' ■ lli I f / r B-* H * i J 1 I I . I r 1 i I r ’ 4^^ » T, ■ 1 9 <-Krr- •M * 4 *) t I 'j' r ■ e t 4 I ri' 1 4 i I 4 J J • ( r» • .1 aJ * .• I ’h:- f ( I'Ji J • J ' i I '4^ I 1 ( r ' 4 . J I ^.3 s is n. 1 ;ii. > I I z n I 4'1 i I I 9 4 w'B lal I I 1 / I I * ♦ 1 * c 4 > J ** I 9 “ f Hastings guard Deondre Mathis (0) dribble penetrates through the lane past Jackson Northwest sophomore Dennis Graham Friday night at Hastings High School. « ! I 9 ) ■ I •44m t ■' r* 4 V • I I 1 Jordan and Dennis Graham had eight points apiece forthe Mounties in the win, and coach Webb said a couple of early blocked shots by Jordan might have had his guys thinking twice a bit as they tried to attack the basket. Barnum had ten points and four re bounds for the Saxons. Jack Webb had five points’,jbut was,just l-of-5 from three-point range and the Saxon team was just 2-of-15 overall behind the arc. Coach Webb could forgive some sore legs. The Saxons had a run through practice Sunday, and that second contest with the Mounties was part of a stretch 1 < f'' r < I 89 4** { points to lead his team and Hudson Cooper chipped in 12 points. The two teams turned right around and played a make-up game Monday at Northwest High School. The defense was there again, but the offense never found its scoring touch in a 34-23 victory for the Mounties. “I think we got sped up,” coach Webb said. ‘'We did a poor job of handling pressure. Again, our defense kept us in it. I think it was 14-9 going into half. I told the guys, down'five with two minutes left, I’m not upset. Ifs only halftime. We can make thathappen... wejust couldn’t put the ball in the hoop that day.” I > rf -■ r I " A J. '_■ .V- I I J I J* (■u 4 (’8 1 A I 19 -----I i I : •I I .5 >1 '• I I pUlE*-■¥ s I. J •z- hK' * I 11 «4* • • w K / I*"*-- I I Saxon senior center Eli Randall elevates for a shot in the paint over the Mounties' Gabe Christner during the first quarter Friday at Hastings High School. Photos by Perry Hardin .• f SI r . ♦K 1 >> :pi -••J; I 1 t 1 • j 1 •..’ it 1./ I 1 t 1 >* I 1b ( i I i i r » Saxons upended twice to put pressure on final 1-8 dual Brett Bremer Sports Edito It was all set to come down to Wednes day afternoon at Hastings Bowl. Pennfield and Northwest handed Hastings its first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference defeats of the varsity boys’ bowling season to open the week, in a pair of duals decided by two points each. Pennfield bested the Saxons Tuesday afternoon at M-66 Bowl in Battle Creek by a 16-14 score. The two teams were set to meet again Wednesday, Feb. 19, on the Saxons’ home lanes with a conference title on the line for the Hastings boys. Andrew Barton and Deagan Wilkins picked up two points each for the Hast ings boys in the loss during the regular games. Barton rolled games of 149 and 195 to win those points while Wilkins tallied a 193 and a 176. The Saxon boys’ team also got points thanks to a 176 from Miles Lipsey and a 170 from Dakota Cole. The Hastings girls took a 30-0 win over Pennfield on the afternoon Tuesday. The Saxons got high games of 168 from Megan Ramey, 184 from Kaylin Schild, 175 from Heaven Simmet and 169 from Jen Stoline. The dual with Pennfield set for Wednesday was about to be the Saxons See SAXONS on 15 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number: V-04-2025 - John & Sandra Rookus (Applicant); John & Sandra Rookus (Property Owner) Location: 12017 Parkway Dr, Shelbyville in Section 6 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: Request to construct a 576 sq ft, 2.5 story addition to existing home. This would encroach on the rear lot line 25 ft setback to Gun Lake. The rear lot line setback in RL (Recre ational Lake) zoning district. Case Number: V-05-2025 - Kevin & Kathleen Maranto (Applicant); Kevin & Kathleen Maranto (Property Owner) Location: 10936 Anchor Cove Dr, Shelbyville in Section 9 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: Request a dimensional variance to expand a nonconforming garage to be par tially placed in the rear yard setback. The rear yard setback in RL (Recreational Lakes) zoning district is 25 ft on Gun Lake. MEETING DATE: March 10, 2025 TIME: 7:00 PM. PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkeesler@barrycounty.org. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Sarah Vandenburg, Barry County Clerk Friddle and a couple Sutfins set for Ford Field I I, I k • «4 n He has three state medals, more wins than any Saxon varsity wrestler ever, is closing in on a possible 50 victories this season, so there isn’t a lot that Hastings \ senior Isaac Friddle hasn’t accomplished on the mat. He pulled off a first Sunday ±ough getting into a regional final for the first time. Friddle placed second at 215 pounds at the MHSAA Division I Individual Wrestling Regional at Portage Northern High School Saturday to earn a spot in the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field for a fourth time. He’ll be joined in downtown Detroit the week end of Feb. 28-March 1 in the Division 1 finals by Saxon 106-pounder Hunter Sutfin and 157-pounder Keegan Sutfin. Keegan, another returning state med alist for the Saxons, was the regional runner-up at his eight class Saturday and Hunter, a freshman, placed third in his bracket. “It was a pretty good day. The other three [regional qualifiers] all made it to the blood round. They wrestled well, but they had pretty tough blood round matches,” Hastings head coach Jason Slaugliter said. Friddle improved to 46-6 overall this season with a 2-1 day at the regional. He pinned Hudsonville’s John Schepers and East Kentwood’s Tyler Meeuwsen before running into Brighton’s Sean O’Keefe for the second time this post season. O’Keefe (33-1) pinned Friddle early in the third period of their district cham pionship match the previous Saturday, but Friddle battled him for the full six minutes at the regional with O’Keefe eventually pulling out an 8-6 win. “All these years he has been a state placer, but the first time making it to the regional finals,” Slaughter said. “He had the Brighton kid. He wrestled him really :5 ’«ir; i well and went after it.” The Brighton kid likes to stay away from Isaac. He knows better than to tie up with Isaac, so he circles a lot and kind of plays away from Isaac and waits for the opportunity. Isaac was trying to get after him more, trying to get into his shot and attack a little more instead ofwaiting for him to come to him like he does with some guys. He turned it on. He wrestled pretty well, probably one of the better matches we’ve seen him put on for sure.” Saxon senior Keegan Sutfin is now now 38-3 overall this season. He only lost two matches during the regular sea son, and one ofthose was because he had to bow out with an injury. He went 2-1 Saturday with pins of East Kentwood’s Terrence Kabanda and West Ottawa’s James Foster to start the tournament. In the championship match, he was pinned early in the second period by Rockford’s Braylenn Aulbach (40-2). Hunter Sutfin improved to 47-5 on the season with his third-place finish at the regional, and he got to avenge an early loss later in the day. Reeths-Puffer’s Max Knowlton took a 5-3 win over Hunter in their quarterfinal match to open the re gional, but after two pins in consolation matches Hunter saw Knowlton again in the match for third and fourth and scored a pin in 2:26. He is a super technical wrestler,” Slaughter said. ”He knows his wrestling. I think he gained a little more confidence in himself. Restarted offkindofslow. He lost to a Reeths-PufFer kid who he turned around and beat for third and fourth, beat him pretty bad. I think he kind ofgained some confidence, which is big for him.” Reyd Zoennan (41 -10) at 120 pounds, Jordan Humphrey (33-2) at 126 pounds and Liam Renner (36-16) at 144 pounds were the Saxon team’s other three regional qualifiers who all won one match before bowing out of the state tournament in the regional blood round (the consolation semifinals.) ♦ H • J NT..' •iTl' > I I •f !i ♦ ' i r P b I t I ‘ b ’’‘-la.a -I ^1 . * • Is I J i 1 I .•. 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The Viking varsity wrestling team will be a part of the final eight at Wings Event Center for the second season in a row after knocking off Montrose Hill-McCloy 50-15 in the regional final in Saginaw. That win came on the heels of a 62-9 win over host Swan Valley. The lead grew slowly at first for the Vikings in the regional final with three straight decisions, followed by a major decision, a technical fall and then a couple of pins. The Vikings won the first seven flights and had a 30-0 lead midway through the dual. Bryan Aguilera got the regional final started for the Vikings with a 10-3 win over Montrose’s Owen Perior in the 285-pound bout, and then things flipped to the light weights. Dakota Harmer outscored Biysen Briggs 6-2 at 106 pounds and Stephan Aldrich took a 6-3 win over Freddy Priest at 113. Lakewood then took a 15-3 major decision by Oliver Johnson over Ivin Perior at 120 pounds and an 18-2 tech nical fall for Vincent Stamm against Isiah Suttle at 126. Kade Boucher didn ’ t take long to get the Lakewood team its first pin ofthe regional final. He stuck Travis Lanford 23 seconds into their 132-pound match. LJ Rogers followed that up withapinofMontrose’sAustin Larkin halfaminute into the second period of their 138-pound match. Lakewood would go on to add a4-1 win by Bryson BoucheroverGauge Vinckeat 150poundsanda 16-0technical fall from Calder Villanueva at 157 against Montrose’s Richard Cummings. Villanueva’s win wasabigone. Cummings won an individual district championship last Saturday taking a 7-3 win over Vllanueva in their 157-pound semifinal match at the individual district tournament. Jacob Everett and Joel Simon, at 190 pounds and 215 respectively, closed out the dual with first period pins for the Vikings. 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' ’*1. t I .uh' k-« I » 4 iT T. * 4 f f * t • ft r I t k * .4;«i « t r 1 J I (TTP* J I t i I 1 a'E ’ r I I . fl I t* • < 1 t di. * I .'I k fl - f’ \ M- f iff ' /“•'uf 11 ■ .^J• IV I «I V* I > 4 4 I I r . h i i n fl i J t il tf f 1 I s gt J HI I ■w fcaijg^ I I L ALiitJ 7^ ♦ 1 r . 1* r ■ A h iti 1 A ■ /« <4/ IT > X • ftn d •w '1 I 7 s •1 a t ■ » 4 * r r. f '4; - * lb y. I' 1 t Ik / r -i. h 1 k i" •A 7 c Fighting Scot senior defender Caleb Summerhays fires the puck away from his net and keeper Sam Hoag as Catholic Central’s Isaac Kapenga tries to get in the way during their contest at Kentwood Ice Arena J Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer kowski with six and a halfm inutes left in the first period. The Fighting Scots spent a little more time than they would have liked with four men on the ice. They were called for seven penalties in the game. “If you can hold a team to no power play goals, you have got it down,” coach Bultema said. “We work on that every week. The guys, we’re a short bench today we’ve got some sickness and some other stuff going on, the kids battled today. When you can shut down a team, I think we had seven penalty kills there, and that changes the momentum and that really fires us up and helps us with the win.” He liked how his guys stayed in structure and out worked the Cougars’ power play, stayed in lanes, and blocked some shots. The Scots were midway through the second period, Caledonia was whistled for a two-minute interference penalty and 1:57 later a two-minute roughing penalty putting it on ±e penalty kill for almost a full four minutes. They managed to kill off both penalties with an especially stellar final two minutes in which it felt like ±e Scots were able to keep ±e puck in the Cougars’ end for more time than it was in ±eir own. The Scots also had a couple of penalties in the first five minutes of the third period that they managed to skate through unharmed. “We locked them down. We’ve been working on it in practice. We got a lot of those,” Hoag said of him and his squad killing off the penalties. “They’re taking away the shot lanes, the back doors, doing a lot of communicating. It all plays into it.” Hoag said all the guys are doing a good job of com- municating, but especially Lewandowski and the team captain Kauffman. The Fighting Scots, a co-op team with Caledonia, Lowell and Thomapple Kellogg, were back in action at Mona Shores Saturday for a 4-2 non-conference win. They will head to Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo for an MHSAA Division 2 Regional Semifinal against OK Conference Rue Division rival Byron Center Feb. 24. The Scots and Bulldogs skated to a 4-4 draw during their regular season match-up, and the Bulldogs earned a 1 -0 overtime victory over Caledonia in the third-place game of last weekend’s OK Conference Tournament. “We learned a lot from [Byron Center] in the OK Conference Tournament last week. The boys are ready,” coach Bultema said. “We were again running through some sickness in that tournament. We tested out some new systems. It worked well. We’re about as prepared as you can get.” The wins last weekend move Caledonia’s record to 18-6-1 overall this season. As the celebration at the end wound down and the Scots prepped to head over and thank the home fans for their support Friday, junior Rylan Bultema skated quickly over to his bench and passed the puck along to coach Bultema, who slipped it into his right coat pocket - a souvenir to present to Hoag later in the locker room. Hoag had 27 saves in the win Friday. t I In the win over Mona Shores Saturday, Caledonia got two goals from Lewandowski and one each from Ethan Sova and Tony Kauffman. Simon had two assists and Sova, Kauffman and Gabe Supuk had one assist each. Vikings win their way to Wings Stadium again 1 *r » J f f. ) I i k I f k;-. 4 ft I.. I ».,. k I r Caledonia sophomore Drew Nichols fires a shot at the Catholic Central net during a Friday night contest at Kentwood Ice Arena. I r • ♦ ■ A 1 a t Y>;* r 9 Sam Hoag is a goalie. He’s always been a goalie. He started as a keeper in Squirt A at about ten years old. Now he’s the wall at the back of the Caledonia varsity hockey team that capped off a 5-1-1 season in the OK Conference Rue Division with a 4-1 win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central at Kentwood Ice Arena Friday. With 56.4 seconds left on the third period clock, and the puck in the net at the far end of the ice, the short-handed Fighting Scots spun back the other di rection to their own net to celebrate with their junior net-minder. Hoag was credited with his first goal ever, at any level. “I didn’t even see it until I saw everyone celebrating you know. They shot it all the way down the ice. I was close,” Hoag said. “Their guy shot it and I was the closest to it. “It counts.” “It’s fantastic for the guys,” Caledonia head coach Jeremy Bultema said. “You saw it out there on the ice and in the locker room they were charged for him.” Hoag was strong in his net all night long, the Scots scored three early goals including two from sophomore Drew Nichols, and the Caledonia penalty kill was out standing when it needed to be - and it needed to be a lot. Senior Henry Simon also scored early for the Scots as they had a 3-0 lead 8:09 into the contest. Ty Lewand owski and Austin Osborn both notched assists during that early stretch. Catholic Central got a 4-on-4 goal from Henry Kwiat- I I t I «» V I /, j'.' I df- wood won ±e first 12 weight classes to lead 62-0. That run included wins by the Vikings’ Everett, Simon, Harmer, Aldrich, Johnson, Stamm, Kade Boucher, Rogers, Hudson Goethals, Bryson Boucher, Villanueva and Gage LaRoche. The MHSAATeam Finals will be held Feb, 21 and 22 at Wings Event Center. The Vikings arrived in Kalamazoo as the number eight seed a year ago and immediately had to take on state powerhouse Dundee in the quarterfinals. The Vikings are expecting a better draw this time around. They entered ±e state tournament ranked eighth in the state, but jumped up to number six after knocking off number three Portland at their team district tournament. Montrose was ranked ninth coming into the regional tournament. Seeding for the Division 3 State Finals will be deter mined Sunday evening. The final eight teams including the sixth ranked Vikings, No, 1 Dundee, No. 3 Yale, No. 4 Allegan, No. 5 Whitehall, No. 7 Hart, No. 8 Williamston and an unranked Ogemaw Heights team. The D3 quar terfinals begin at 4:30 pm Friday. The D3 semifinals are scheduled for noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, and the D3 final will be contested at 3:45 pm Feb. 22. Lakewood will have three guys competing at the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit ±e weekend of Feb. 28-March 1 thanks to top four finishes at their MHSAA Division 3 Regional at Whitehall last Saturday, Feb. 15. Bryson Boucher won a regional championship at 150 pounds with a major decision, a pin and then a 19-2 technical fall of Tri County’s Tristan Vantimmeren in the 150-pound championship match. Simon was the runner-up in his 285-pound weight class. He pinned Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Walker Roossien and then teammate Bryan Aguilera to get to the championship bout where he was bested 5-0 by Central Montcalm’s Wayion Lingeman. Stamm also made it through at 126 pounds with a fourth place finish. His blood round win over Swan Valley’s Owen Hare was his 30th victory of the season. Kade Boucher, a state qual ifier a year ago, had his season end with 43 victories. He was one of four Vikings to bow out of ±e state tournament in ±e regional blood round, one win away from qualifying for ±e state finals. He was joined in that distinction by 106-pounder Dakota Harmei» 215-pounder Jacob Everett and Aguilera. The Viking team also had Calder Villanueva competing in the 157-pound weight class in Whitehall. SAXONS Continued from Page 14 third dual in three days. They had a make-up with Jackson Northwest too on Monday. The Hastings boys were hit with their first defeat of the conference season, 16-14, against the Mounties. Barton rolled a 178, Wilkins a 187, Miles Lipsey a 175 and Hunter Pennington a 166 to win points for the Saxon boys in the regular games. The Hastings girls were bested 22-8 by the Mounties getting two points from Schild thanks to scores of 169 and 188. Stoline earned a point with a 143 and Simmet took one with a 159. In the lead up to those final conference duals, the 1-8 gathered at M-66 Bowl for the conference singles championship Saturday. Lipsey placed second in the boys’ contest to earn all conference honors and Wilkins was 15th to earn honorable mention all-conference. The Saxon boys also had Pennington 19th, Cole 38th, Brody Mix 30th and Barton 32nd. On the girls’ lanes, Simmet earned all-conference honors with a tenth-place finish and Stoline earned honorable mention all-conference by placing 11th. The Hastings girls’ team also had Schild 19th, Ramey 22nd, and Kass Harton 28th. The Saxons continue a busy week with five straight days of competition by taking part in the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Team and Singles Tournaments at Spectrum Lanes Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20-21. 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Lowell kept its bid for a 12th consecu tive MHSAA Division 2 Team Wrestling State Championship alive with a 75-0 win over the Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team in the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Final in Battle Creek, but not before the Trojans got some late heroics from Maxwell Knowles and Griffin Grummet to score a 39-38 win over host Harper Creek in the regional semifinals. pie Trojans needed pins in the final two weight classes to pull aheadofthe Beavers on the scoreboard, and they managed to score those 12 points. Knowles pulled off the unexpected in his 144-pound bout with Amaree Armstrong. Knowles pinned his Harper Creek opponent midway through the second period after Arm strong had scored the only take down of the match in ±e first period. Armstrong led 4-1 following a locked hands penalty against Knowles on the top early in ±e second period. But Knowles was sti 11 right where he wanted to be - on top. Armstrong couldn’t take advantage ofhis free chance to get off the bottom and Knowles kept working, and working and working until Armstrong was on his back. “I got my legs in deep and it was a lot of pressure on him. My right leg was applying a lot ofpressure,” Knowles said. “I am a new wrestler. I’m not great in other positions other than top.” Knowles, a junior, came into the bout with a 12-28 overall record this season and /irmstrong sported a 28-13 mark. This is Knowles’ first high school wres tling season. “I want to be a fighter, and my old school didn’t offer wrestling so I trans ferred schools to Middleville so I could be a wrestler,” Knowles said. “I might as well, you only get one opportunity to do wrestling really. I come from a Jiu Jitsu background, so a lot of moves you do in Jiu Jitsu you do while you’re on your back. It is okay to be on your back. Breaking those Jiu Jitsu habits has been really hard coming into wrestling because obviously it’s the opposite principle.” Grummet, a sophomore, followed up by jt swept all 14 weight classes in the final against TK. The Red Arrows’ win over the Trojans included nine pins. “Getting back to the regional final is nice. It has been a couple years,” Fletke said, “the final 16. I think it has been three years for us since we’ve been in this position. It is just nice for the whole team. We brought 50 some kids here to watch what we’ve been working for this whole season. It is a fami ly. We could have brought 28, but no we want everyone to witness it, because we all work toge±er in the room every day for each other.” Curtis is now the last TK wrestler stand ing. He placed third in the 165-pound weight class at the MHSAA Division 2 Individual Regional Tournament at Gull Lake Saturday. The Trojan team also had Smith at 175 pounds, Miller at 113, Peter at 157 and Bossenberger at 165 all qualify for the regional tournament. Miller, Smith and Bossenberger won one match each before falling in the blood round. Curtis improved his record to 38-11 on the season with a 3-1 day. He scored a 17-2 technical fall against St. Joseph’s Riley Halverson in the blood round and then knocked off Parma Western’s Titan Parker 11-2 in the match for third at their weight class. «fe ''i » e / K> I < Thornapple Kellogg junior 144-pounder Maxwell Knowles works to turn over Harper Creek’s Amaree Armstrong in their penultimate bout of the MHSAA Division 2 Team Regional Semifinal at Harper Creek High School Wednesday Knowles' pin and a 150-pound pin by teammate Griffin Grummet pushed TK to a 39-38 win over the Beavers. Photos by Brett Bremer pinning Harper Creek’s Caden Molak 61 seconds into their 150-pound match to se cure the victory for ±e TK team. Grummet also clinched the Trojans’ district champi onship win over Gull Lake a week earlier. “Two weeks in a row, as a sophomore he has been ±rown into ±at situation and he has done a really good job,” TK head coach Dayne Fletke said of Grummet. “He’s a team player. He wrestles for the team. That is a good place to put him if it’s going to come down to it ” Harper Creek had a couple spots where points got away from them, Raini Braska at 120 pounds forTK against ±e Beavers’ Camren Brock and Diego Rodas at 126 pounds against Harper Creek’s Devan Garcia, held on to allow just five-point technical falls rather than six-point pins. Those two flights where the Beavers were heavy favorites added ten points to their team total ra±er than a possible 12. “Coming in, to start off the night we were looking at Harper Creek who is a solid, solid program, and we were talking to the kids and saying every point counts,” Fletke said. “If you go through there and you look, any of ±ose kids ±at didn’t get pinned, even getting teched saves ±e team a point... ±at really put us in a situation to pull that out. “They might have had a tall order, but they knew ±ey were going to give 100 percent and ±ey weren’t going to back down. That makes a difference in a dual. The team wins, we all win. If one wins, we all win as well. Those are ±ings ±is group has going for ±em.” TK opened the dual strong against Harper Creek, taking a 21 -0 lead through four weight classes. Camden Peter at 157 pounds, Blake Bossenberger at 165 and Jayce Curtis at 175 all scored pins for TK to open the dual. Peter managed his with four seconds left on the third period clock. Bossenberger and Curtis scored their pins early in the second period of their matches. That early Trojan run was capped off by a 20-13 win for Jackson Smith over Julian Landenberger in the 190-pound bout. Christien Miller scoring a pin 57 sec onds into the 113-pound match against Harper Creek’s Carson Andrews account ed for TK’s only other points until the late heroics from Knowles and Grummet. Harper Creek got a 13-4 major decision from Sean Johnson over Tanner Buxton at 215 pounds and had heavyweight Ricky Johnson pin TK’s Abram Dutcher 65 seconds into their 285-pound match. Cohen Renner then added a forfeit win for the Beavers as the line-up flipped to 106 pounds. After the two technical falls at 120 and 126 for ±e Beavers, the Harper Creek team took ±e lead in the dual for the first time at 32-27 thanks to a pin by Jackson Pennock in his 132-pound bout with TK’s Bennett MacDonald. 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I OMIfllH ■ • Newspaper advertising design • Some newspaper composition/layout Responsibilities include: 1 ? * i — NOW HIRING — I * kA I i A I / « o • »4«- � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-02-27.pdf ded70ff0fe3e39e92380e6ba8588f6e8 PDF Text Text 5 -"'■.Ml I V* ►. 4 I 4 \ 4 INSIDE I 1 f. . •$ i 1H3W liwfe O' 2M0XA2 3JTF8't i : < 4 A I LIONS AND PANTHERS LAST TWO SHY OF REGIONAL SPOT VIKINGS REACH FINAL FOUR FOR FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS PAGE 13 PAGE 10 PAGE 16 r <«>--- e PENNFIELD CATCHES SAXONS TO SHARE 1-8 TIRE y I a*- ft TODAY'S EDITION f - ■ ■■< ■ ri Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 THE HASTINGS ih .01/1 .OVf JOV BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 44 I I 4 i z ,9 X I ii s I I I 9 Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer SINCE 1856 $1.50 and he told us he would put our name in the ring for it,” Wright told The Hastings Banner. “He said there are a u ’eat deal of schools in the state that could get it so don’t get your hopes up. Several weeks later, he called and said we got it.” School officials are excited that their students will have an oppor tunity to gain hands-on experience with the Amatrol equipment included in the IGNITE program. DK High School shop teacher Brad Knobloch plans to teach his students the new technology next year. “This grant will open new doors for our students by providing them with the opportunity to earn Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) certifications, which major — rn lUJ Thanks to the Michigan Manufacturing Association’s (MMA) advocacy efforts last year, the state legislature approved a $1 mil lion grant to Delton Kellogg High School as one of two schools to pilot the IGNITE/Amatrol Mastering Manufacturing program in the fall, according to an article published in this month’s issue of Michigan Manufacturing (MiMfg) Magazine. Athens High School in Troy also received the grant. After applying for the grant in July, Superintendent Jeremy Wright did not know what to expect. “I was surprised. We discussed the grant with Geramy from Amatrol, ' O i >ii [r LV y. 1 * From left, Delton Kellogg High School shop teachers Tess and Brad Knobloch. lQ0ff0(-< flQtH Qpoh^/l nottftCl "ItsI moi 1 •'A' - ,A o£'.Q bni- 22^1 3isfto£G.- qort.? wihiiiM etna yd sstofn ion BARRY COUNTY DK High School approved for $1M state grant for manufacturing program iKifiBS rtBiH XQ It'/ THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, February 27, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com bil DEVOTED TO ) I Photos by Greta Munger employers highly value,” Knobloch said. "Additionally, it will equip them with practical skills applicable across a wide range of industries. Amatrol equipment is expected to arrive in April. Tess Knobloch will also teach the IGNITE program to students. “We are in the process of setting up the metal shop as our new IGNITE Program teaching space,” Tess Knobloch told The Banner Through the IGNITE/Amatrol program, students will learn skills that could lead them to several career paths, including Robotics and Automation, Industrial Design, and IT/Network Security, to name a few. DK High School Principal Jim See GRANT on 5 i riafilo afnebiaei yfnuoj 0 iBBneiooWl Ie aoitiloq County residents clash over national politics at Moolenaar office hours a; 1 Chiefs reflect on rash of high profile fires, tell homeowners to remain vigilant with fire safety a t |T J* • t i i S ) * 1 . * ♦ I I I ^SSs^ f. M J t* J PB9 & i k / T CH LIE f t I MW I K ft ti’« I CA bK'AV 1 • J J r ♦' e .4 il AZ [K I | < I ol J J I 1 onTaflj boeiaiM yileM ? 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Many speakers took time to praise the Republican representa tive who serves Michigan’s Second Congressional district, which includes Barry County, while others criticized him for his perceived compliance with odl I1 3^ ^'1 J ■ I.S 4 Molly Macleod Editor ns wtibl ^QR-aaw w ,nuoH 3 aril ign i 1 A-. •» A group of citizens concerned with Elon Musk’s involvement in federal agencies, among other things, planned a protest this week to "welcome" Congressman John Moolenaar during his Tuesday office hours at the Hastings Public Library. Their action prompted a turnout from those in support of Moolenaar and the Trump Administration. Photos by Molly Macleod It ¥1 J*- 1 r. I I —4 — Ik A -r ill J .'’fnr.rraty/ 7 X 4 u ?';^cuM nCL ) iPw bsmecrr^ to quoig A Jesxnq c ben'Uilq 4©(Wlt ie nnnmF ^aeionegE BOaeuT BHl pH!. jb leenelaoM nrtob •’’‘^^msseignoO fl osJcrnoTTi noilOR liefll viG’^dL.; aiiduR agniJaeH MMH nodeUainimbA qrribiT o - “ssnolooM to I 1 s • * > ZB r b laiaoajaE Hr<- I4K > ■ \ .1 I 't 1 1^ EUS ECT.^ y « :■ 1 Our kid'> neoj- •f •• : ■’ • t 9 * - f 71 •K the Trump Administration. Despite the high turnout, Moolenaar was not present at the monthly office hours, with Josiah Williams represent ing the congressman. The office hours are typically used as a chance for res idents to seek help navigating federal agencies. Moolenaar himself does not usually attend these office hours. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, speakers waited in line, one by one, for their chance to speak in front of Moolenaar’s representative and a crowd of their peers. At times, the meeting grew contentious, with mem bers of the crowd often responding to '•*» * ». f 4 Firefighters work to fight a blaze a Smith & Doster in November that led to the loss of the building. The county has seen multiple, high-profile structure fires this winter. File photo Jayson Bussa drop to a number of devastating structure fires throughout the coun ty. In November, a fire destroyed Delton-based car dealership Smith and Doster followed by a fire that caused a total loss at Yankee Springs restaurant Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon. Most recently, earlier this month, a fire destroyed Gymnastics in Motion, a long-standing gymnastics gym located in Middleville. While these large commercial fires caught headlines, fire crews continued to contend with plenty of residential fires, too, including in December when an Orangeville Township blaze claimed the life of a teenager See FIRE on 2 Contributing Writer After multiple, high-profile struc ture fires around Barry County this winter, Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bill Richardson hopes residents are reminded of the importance of proper fire safety. “I try to keep (fire safety) in the public’s eye, but I think it’s some thing we’re so conditioned to not think it’s going to happen to us,” Richardson said. “We preach it to the kids in school and they go back to their parents and tell them, but I think a lot of people think it’s not going to happen to them.” This winter has been the back- See POLITICS on 2 I I 1 annii. I f I 4 H I 110 19 t tkhs xt fF- PERFORMING ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ MARCH 6-8 «« sr A r- ill O' W“ H' * » ' PAGE 4 5.1 s nj2 rao*Ry2 OT HXHVflW RMDWBUIHT W? y u 41 ■r A? 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Desiree Holley shared the story of her daughter, a federal employ ee, whose job has been impacted by cuts stemming from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is being led by Musk. “My daughter is a federal employee, Holley said. “Every federal employee lakes an oath when they go into those federal employee jobs. She works for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) in Ann Arbor and she is scared to death. She has already seen 15 employees just gel terminated for no reason, doing their job. She has three kids that she is trying to take care of, and it is not fair (what) this president, this administration does our employees, does those that are doing a good job, according to the oath that they took for this country, to do the things that they do to help our country move forward,” Holley said. It is power to the people. We can change the tide around it, and we should, when there’s things that are not done in accordance with our Constitution and in accordance to what we know is right. We need to change it and step up for it and turn it around,” Continued from Page 1 speakers mid-speech or shouting over others. Tuesday's contention comes on the heels of increased political action by a group of county residents opposed to the Trump Administration's decision to allow Elon Musk's involvement in various federal agencies. The group planned to “welcome” Congressman Moolenaar at the office hours on Tuesday, according to a Facebook post from the Barry County Democratic Party. This prompted rep resentatives from the Barry County Republican Party to show up in sup port of Moolenaar on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the citizen group protested outside of Moolenaar’s Caledonia office, demanding the congressman take action to remove Musk’s influence from the federal government. On Feb. 17, President’s Day, the group picketed in front of the Barry County Courthouse. Chris Bush, Barry County Democratic Party chairperson, said the group was made up of concerned citizens. We’re not necessarily here as a partisan thing. This is all about the Constitution and Representative Moolenaar fulfilling his oath to the Constitution,” said Bush. “I think that’s what a lot of people who are like-minded with us are going to be bringing to his aide’s attention.” Dozens on all sides of the political spectrum stood in line to speak out during Tuesday’s event. “We stood by for four years while our rights were being taken during the Biden Administration,” said Bethany Matthews, speaking in support of Moolenaar. “There were many people laid off while the pipelines were shut down. (Members of our military) were forced to leave if they were unvaxxed. We were forced to stay in our homes.” Ken Scheck, a pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, said his church was “attacked” by Musk and the president “for caring for the least among us, for giving care for those who need care beyond their own abil ity.” “My concern is what’s going to hap- >♦ * tt 44 % / .V 4 I I > .-Ti’ •J Jr' > 1 0?" she added. Many speakers pushed back on the statements of those who went before them. I’m very sorry to the woman whose daughter is losing her job but I want to remind you that we live in an at-will state, said Abby Taylor. “You can be fired for any reason as long as it's legal in almost every stale in the coun try Taylor also criticized audience mem bers for speaking over one another, interrupting speakers' allotted time. Barry County Republican Parly Chairwoman (Zyndi Twichell said the event was eye-opening for her. I was there today to represent the Constitution and truth. I was there for the purpose of letting Congressman John Moolenaar know that I support him in defending the original intent of our federal Constitution as he supports President Trump in removing unconsti tutional federal programs and spending under the executive branch,” Twichell wrote in an email to The Banner. “I had no real expectations of the office hour — it was a time to express sup port for Congressman Moolenaar and President Trump in eliminating uncon stitutional spending taking place within tioi' I I 1 -AW. r V X f •1 i .»( V 1 « 1 ; I 1 ?kA? f r 1 5 •e .4 9 * 4 I I I W♦ FIRE Continued from Page 1 I near Plainwell. The high-profile nature of these fires may make it seem like the winter has been especially active for fire crews, but Richardson pointed to numbers for his own department that showed it’s a fair ly typical winter. Last year, Thomapple Township Emergency Services responded to 13 structure fires. This year, that number has crept up to 15. Total losses on those fires are Tl f Several members of the local clergy spoke up on Tuesday, Here, Danny Quanstrom, pastor at Hastings Nazarene Church, voices his concerns over the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to sensitive data. 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A A'i ▼w k S ’’ I * I s A icv L « ‘i.'i 1 «—* k •k 1 t V TH . _ • r ' ■' • * Mailed periodicals postage paid at Hastings. Ml 49056 and additional offices. Published Thursday. ...... $7Q/yr. or $14/mo Barry County................. Adjoining Counties...... Elsewhere In Michigan Elsewhere In U.S......... Single Copy................... .-’91®*-* * 'O wiii:*®*" . «j.'X£.a_a« Kr-r;^ir'wawMF»Miv« Mon.-Th. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. < .................. 269-945-9554 ; to < *A ' K Circulation Hours: -.*»v -■ip ir ■ DELIVERY J** s Sl '• ADVERTISING I . k.’* THE HASTINGS BANNER ) 1 eT < A ♦* V r also about even between the two years. However, a fire at Bradford White last year inflated that number and with out factoring that one in, total losses would be significantly higher this year. It comes with the territory in ±e winter — especially a frigid one like this year. “When you’re heating your home, it just depends on what you’re heating with,” said Richardson, adding that older homes are more susceptible to fire risks. “Codes have really straightened up a lot of the risks,” he added. “You don’t see as many fires in ±e newer-built homes because of code changes.” “The human factor is always the out lier,” Richardson said. “We have peo ple who overload circuits or use exten sion cords inappropriately. People who self-install fireplaces and wood-buming chimneys without cleaning them. Those are all human factors that can’t be changed with codes.” But, even when it comes to fire codes — which dictate how often a commercial building should be inspected and what inspectors are looking for — they vary depending on the municipality. Local departments also need the personnel and capacity to inspect properties when needed. While many commercial buildings are sub jected to regular inspections, it’s not a silver bullet to avoid fire hazards. Jim Yarger, long-time chief of the Freeport Area Volunteer Fire Department, didn’t go as far as say ing this year was an especially active one for fires, instead, that instances of structure fires typically ebb and flow. “We'll have some winters where it seems like we run all winter and then we'll have a winter where we don’t have anything,” said Yarger, who said a typical year will see his department make roughly 14 runs to structure fires. “I don't know if there is a pattern to that, I just know it goes up and down.” -T’ 4 < -...sf F" '- ; >• * CONTACT US I I <it I V" (USPS #71830) J if ( — m .whwi I* 1 ) r' 'liw** WMV. vs'iKWH*)* * * f * -zA" 4 .« I DI\’A Jazz Orchestra | Fri. 04/2317:30 pm ".^*4. w r *. I Grand Rapids Symphony | Music of Han-y' Potter | Sun. 04/1313:00 pm •rr J' 513)'* ,-■ I Bl c< »» -Z 1 the executive branch." Twichell added it was informative to listen to each speaker. She criticized those who interrupted speakers and shouted over others. “We need to bring our country back to the original intent of our forefathers — dependence on God and family, not on the government,” Twichell stated. To emphasize her point Twichell quoted Thomas Jefferson: “A govern ment big enough to give you every thing you want is strong enough to take everything from you.” Bush, on the other side of the polit ical spectrum, said her group hopes Tuesday’s demonstration will lead to a town hall with Moolenaar present to hear from his constituents. “One of the things that we real ly hope for is that Congressman Moolenaar will hold a town hall that he participates in directly," Bush said. “And (that) he has the chance to hear directly from all his constituents who attend the town hall. Bush added she thinks a two-way conversation with the congressman would be more productive than speak ing with his representative, Williams, who then passes communication along to Moolenaar. 44 HAi:TIN6£ P£RF0^MIN6 — APTt CENTFP Professional Events 7 t J b i *1 ' I4 ICl' < X s I fy- ^4’*' • J 1 > < y' NEWSPAPER OBMV 4 ii' 1 I Hasting!* residents will see the streets turn green for a 19th year next month at the annual South Jefferson Street Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The parade steps offat 4 p.m. on Monday, March 17. The parade will follow its typical route down Jefferson, Church and Court streets in downtown Hastings. Revelers will see various community groups and officials decked out in their finest greenery. As always, first responders will be a fixture of the parade, offering youngsters an up-close look al police and fire vehicles, along with other heavymachinery. ri • Ki ' 4 « I z"V r,V P Edrtor J tiT jy ■lA' Molly Macleod t w■ ,y R •• t V r I. �1 1 A »I 'in» '*1 rnoo.WfWi ' 1 1I a I , I• f f Hastings, DK and Barry ISO boards hold joint meeting discussing potential regional enhancement millage r I I fl Molly Macleod IM '3?'t A/. • Editor jfc- Board of education members from Hastings Area School System, Delton Kellogg Schools and the Barry Interme diate School District gathered for a rare meeting of the minds on Monday. The joint board meeting was called to dis cuss a potential regional enhancement millage for the ISD, which services both HASS and DKS. Though it is still in its most nebulous stage of planning, if passed, the region al enhancement millage would allow another source of funding for HASS and DKS, disseminated via the ISD. Unlike money generated from a bond issue, funds generated from a regional enhancement millage can be used for including hiring almost anything support staff. Bond funding is typically constricted in its uses, often only for building and facility improvements. Gary Goscenski of Perspectives Con- w '1 > ' 6 ■'1, >' ’r I v .'*: I f tin I 4 I »• I « < ' 1 I I * I ■i '4 I t 17 fen-t 1 i ri If X h. 1. '<>- Xlc .'4? I« I I >4 41 *» >7 r »r Til A) lie 5ft, 1 «« • » . I 4 I * » r-ft* tn ‘ V J , > 11 •» .. t J «c 3 Thursday, February 27, 2025 h n r* X 'J THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HastingsBanner.com ” J-:: J * 4 ■vl suiting, a Paw Paw-based firm, set the stage for discussion between the boards on Monday. Once the three boards reach a consensus on a few options they would like to explore for the millage, Perspec tives Consulting will issue a survey to district residents. The survey will collect data on which options are likely to pass, or not, and will allow for residents to express their opinions in open-ended response questions. “The idea here is we’re going to give voters options, rather than saying to voters, ‘This is it; will you vote for it? said Goscenski. All responses will be posted publicly once the survey is complete. The survey, once available, can be completed online. Residents wishing to fill out a paper copy can find one at the schools. Perspectives Consulting is a familiar firm to HASS residents — it conducted a similar survey ahead of HASS’s suc cessful 2023 bond issue. 4 41 Goscenski said one of the challenges he anticipates with passing a regional enhancement millage is increasing awareness of the ISD and the services it provides residents. The regional enhancement millage could be on ballots as soon as November 2025. Delton Kellogg board members raised concerns with a November at tempt. Should the three boards follow that timeline, the ballot language would have to be set in stone before knowing the results of Delton Kellogg’s upcom ing May bond request. DK board members suggested po tentially pushing the millage back to May 2026. Though nothing is yet set in stone, discussions will continue between the three boards in the coming weeks. Should the boards stick to the original November timeline, voters could see survey information rolling in as soon as next month. 'v < 1 •1 r I* • s *♦ 4 . b • J 1 Gary Goscenski of Perspectives Consulting returned to Hastings this week for a joint meeting between the Hastings Area School System, Delton Kellogg Schools and Barry Intermediate School District boards of education. Goscenski’s firm plans to survey voters on options for a potential regional enhancement millage. Photo by Molly Macleod .1^ I I * Delton woman charged in fatal crash set for April prelim A. * I aii:< V * ♦I. I. **•* * r ‘1 / •>-,1 . . 1 I 1 u i •4.1 h I ^4 1 1 . -e-^*’** 'V^ r Kylee Brooks appeared in Barry County District 56B Court before Judge Michael Schipper on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with the judge scheduling a preliminary hearing for April 21. Photo by Dennis Mansfield 1 • Z’l 1 i ?®Ic J r nr • r\ .:]O! ' 1 Staff Writer The court case of a Delton woman charged in a fatal crash will continue with a preliminary hearing set for late April. Kylee Lynn Brooks, then 19, of Delton was charged with four criminal counts, including reckless driving causing death, after her alleged involvement in a June 14, 2024, accident on Dowling Road, west of M-37, in Baltimore Township that led to the death of an 84-yearold Middleville woman, Arlene Willis, as well as injuring another person. According to news reports, a preliminary investigation by the Barry County Sheriffs Office stated that a line of vehicles was headed eastbound on Dowling Road, when the lead vehicle pulling a trailer slowed down to turn right into a driveway. At the same time, a black Buick driven by Willis’ daughter, 60‘year-old Susan Alcala of Middleville, was turning left into a gravel pit driveway. Brooks, driving a Ford Maverick in the same direction, allegedly attempted to pass the slower vehicles ahead of her, but instead crashed into the turning vehicle. Willis, who was a passenger in the Buick, was taken to a hospital where she later died. Along with the reckless driving charge, Brooks is also charged with a moving violation causing death, reckless driving causing serious impair ment of a body function and moving violation causing serious impairment of a body function. Brooks appeared in Barry County District 56B Court before Judge Michael Schipper on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with the judge scheduling a preliminary hearing for April 21. If convicted. Brooks faces up to 15 years in prison on the reckless driving causing death charge. I I f t I lA a * U4_2 f t I gasnr ’•B& Opioid community needs assessment data reteased as apptications roti in tor setttement tunds 4 i j 101 In i. < « - • L A f Molly Macleod n.i »' Al 1 I Editor 1 .)U j; I f > . T ‘'- Researchers at Michigan State Uni versity spent much of the fall getting to know Barry County residents with lived experience concerning the opioid epi demic. Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) Coordinator Liz Lenz shared the data compiled by researchers with the Barry County Board of Com missioners this week. The data, Lenz said, identifies com munity needs as the county prepares to divvy out a nearly $1.5 million chunk of funding from opioid settlements. MSU’s research team conducted a needs assessment for opioid community needs last year. “They came the last part ofAugust and the first week of September 2024 and they met with people throughout our county, mostly folks with lived experience and relevance to the opioid epidemic and crisis,” Lenz said. Instead of conducting quantitative research, based on concrete, numerical data, Lenz said the MSU researchers focused more on qualitative research — hearing directly from residents about their experiences and their opinions. “We decided to work with MSU to do face-to-face interviews, focus groups and listening sessions. And it was lovely, actually,” Lenz said. “Which is a word that is strange to use when we talk about people’s lives not being lovely as a result of opioids. But people felt heard. They felt welcomed. They appreciated the team that came from East Lansing, and we got to know them rather well as we traveled around the county. And we made sure that we went where people were.” Lenz said the researchers conducted 82 interviews in their weeks travel ing across the county. Thirty-one of those interviews were with community health professionals and representatives of community-based organizations. Nineteen interviews were with general community members, 27 with residents with lived experience and five members of public safety. Housing was identified as the greatest need to help lessen the negative impact of the opioid epidemic, closely followed by access to mental health services, transportation, community support and improved responses to those struggling with opioid addiction. I I I I 1 I 1 i 1 , J 4 /1 iftH I _;-r 5 -.1 CH ' 1 r I£d--: 414 iji' ; ’V ■ 1 I. *** f I 7 v I---------- 'ftV I I f I *1 * * 7J I (O' 1 T ,L,- I, ' 1• • I 1- ’ * ! 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More details about this funding can be found on the Barry County SATF web site: barrycountysatf.com/opioid-settlement/. Funds will be awarded based on guidance from Johns Hopkins Uni versity, the Michigan Association of Counties and local data. Funding will go toward projects that follow the key strategies listed in the opioid settlement court documents. Though commissioners will take the MSU data into account when deciding who will receive funds, the county will focus on proposals that address major community needs, identified through MDHHS MODA Dashboard data and the Barry County Opioid Community Assessment by Michigan State Univer sity. Priority areas include: • Recovery housing: Safe and sup portive housing for people in recovery. Homes for high-need groups should provide peer recovery support and com munity connections. Programs should be MARR-certified or working toward certification. • Recovery support services: Help for people staying sober, such as trans portation to treatment, childcare during treatment, supervised parenting visits, recovery coaching, and sober events. Programs should be designed with input from people with lived experience. • Harm reduction initiatives: Services that provide lifesaving resources, case management, and connections to treat ment for people using opioids. These programs should be led and promoted by people with lived experience. • Quick response teams (QRTs): Teams that follow up within three days of an overdose to offer support and resources. Follow-ups should be done by a certified recovery coach. Individuals and groups can apply to re ceive a chunk of the funding by emailing applications to OSFRFP2025@bccmha. org or dropping them off in person at the Barry County Administration Office, 220 W. State Street in Hastings. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on March 31. Interested parties can contact Liz Lenz, SATF coordinator, at llenz@bccmha.org for application help. k' ' Financial FOCUS 3 4 ■ b f Mr .1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 400 W. state St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Women Caregivers Face Financial Challenges On March we 8, observe International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met? To begin with, let’s look at some concerning statistics connected to American women in the “sandwich generation” — those who care for children and parents or other relatives from a study by Edward Jones and research firms NEXT360 and Morning Consult: • Nearly half of women report feeling financially strained. • Almost two-thirds of women say caregiving duties have harmed their ability to save for their own financial goals. • More than halfof women have had to reduce their professional responsibilities due to caregiving, resulting in the loss of potential income. So, if you’re a sandwichgeneration woman, what can you do to improve your financial outlook? Consider these suggestions: Establish your own financial goals. Depending on the length and complexity of your caregiving duties, your own financial goals could be affected. For example, you may need to change your retirement date from what you had originally intended, or else adjust the retirement lifestyle you had envisioned, However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to establish your own short- and long term financial goals and then create a strategy for achieving them. In doing so, you may find it helpful to work with a financial professional. • Contribute as much as you can to your retirement accounts. Your caregiving obligations may be preventing you from working as many hours as you like, or perhaps even from accepting a higher-paying position. In either case, your ability to contribute to your retirement accounts may well be diminished. Nonetheless, each month try to put in as much as you can afford to your I RA and your 401 (k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. And if you do get salary increases, think about boosting your monthly contributions to your plan. • Don’t rush into taking Social Security. You can collecting Social start Security as early as age 62, and you might be tempted to do so if you’re feeling some financial pressure because of your caregiving responsibilities. But your monthly benefits can be bigger if you wait until your full retirement age, which ♦ ♦ < C W il i ( I « will be age 67 if you were bom in I960 or later. So, if you can find other ways to bridge this gap — possibly through a spouse’s income or your own savings — it may well benefit you to wait as long as you can before collecting. « Maintain separate finances. If your parents are concerned about falling behind on their bills, they might suggest combining their bank accounts with yours. This may not be a good idea — if your finances get tangled with those of your parents, you could end up paying for some of their expenses, even if they can afford to do so themselves. Consequently, try to keep I « your finances separate. • Create a financial power of attorney. You may want to see whether your parents will agree to give you a financial power of attorney, so you can make decisions on their behalf should they become incapacitated. Such an arrangement can help protect them and you. » There’s no sugarcoating it: Caregiving can be financially taxing on caregivers. But by taking the appropriate steps, you may be able to help reduce some of the stress involved. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your, local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones. Member SIPC �I t t Jr 4 P I ’’ Thursday, February 27, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ft 1 www.HastingsBanner .com tn:;: t r-’ TKHS performing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ March 6-8 * r * I 9r 4^^ A 4 Molly Macieod Editor Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and Toto, too, won’t be in Kansas next week. Instead, the merry band can be found inside the halls of Thomapple Kellogg High School’s performing arts center. Drama students at Thomapple Kellogg High School will follow the Yellow Brick Road to Oz in the TKHS spring musical “The Wizard of Oz” next week. Director Haley Bovee said the cast and crew have been putting in hours of rehearsal to make this an unforgettable show for all ages. Three performances are slated for March 6-8 at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tliey can be purchased online now at tkschools. Iudus.com/index.php and may also be available at the door each night. Customers can reserve their seat selections when purchasing tickets online in advance. Those who purchase tickets at the door on the night ofthe performance can still select seats based on availability. The stoiy of“The Wizard of Oz” follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas, who is swept away by a tornado to ±e magical land of Oz. In her quest to return home, she journeys along the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard, who is said to have the power to help her. Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow seeking a brain, a Tin Man longing for a heart and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage. Together, tliey face challenges from the Wicked Witch of the West and discover the importance of self-belief, friendship, and the idea that “There’s no place like home.” Bovee said she and the cast are excited to perform such a beloved show as “The Wizard of Oz. I am thrilled to be putting on ‘The Wizard ofOz.’ My parents introduced me to the movie from a young age, and it’s one of those stories that I keep coming back to,” said Bovee. “I think it resonates with a lot of people, and I’m hoping to fill our auditorium seats for these talented students.” Bovee, a 2020 TKHS graduate, graduated from Western Michigan University in December, earning her bachelor’s degree in vocal music education. ‘The Wizard of Oz” marks the first turn in the director’s seat for Bovee but she is no stranger to the TKHS stage. “The best part of the rehearsal process has been getting to know the students,” Bovee said. “The cast is talented and full of energy, and the crew is super creative. It’s amazing to see what these young adults can do. “It’s also been super cool to direct at ±e same high school I went to. I was in the students’ position five years ago, and I remember how much fun I had in the theater program. Those memories still stick with me, and I’m hoping that the students leave this program feeling the same way.” The production involves 35 student cast members, stu dent musicians and many additional students and adults working behind the scenes. Alyssa Spurgeon plays the role of Dorothy, who travels to Oz with Scarecrow, played by Alex Evans; the Tin Man, played by Lukas Walters; and the Cowardly Lion, played by Michael Sager-Wissner. Other cast members include Abigail Dumond as the Wicked Witch and Mrs. Gulch; Avery Hagemann as Glinda; Valerie Tamez as Aunt Em; Isaac Oprea as Uncle Heniy; and farmhands Zeke, Hickory and Hunk, played by Anthony Sager-Wissner, Lucas Eggers and Adam McLaughlin. Additional cast members include Sheamus Nutt as Professor Marvel, Anthony Sager-Wissner as the Wizard r 3*^ V 'A 1^ •! J A r I / f w • * J ~ L FT > L ft ; 9 s- • f ~ < 3 5 J ! 4 4 r. t I I • I The cast of Thornapple Kellogg High School's "The Wizard of Oz " Photos provided c »’ fi il. I I Performances are slated for March 6-8. IC i ■of t- ) I F I 4 aXa** J I I 1 % V / I 'i-L A ■pl < hi t I 4 I I Michael Sager-Wissner (Cowardly Lion) tries to scare Lukas Walters (Tin Man), Alex Evans (Scarecrow) and Alyssa Spurgeon (Dorothy). 4k ▼ r f 1 f S7/C . OX 2^. ■ 91- 3 I k--- 3 ■f i i I .< < r1i s a k' 1:'' 4^ II <iOGP *<■ ’*« . I I I 3a -IF.* * ;.^S^ t of Oz, Bo Snyder as an Emerald City guard, Chiya Collantes as the Coroner and Jackson Lambitz as the Mayor of Munchkin City. Several more students are involved in supporting roles such as flying monkeys, poppies, Munchkins, Winkies and Ozians. “The Wizard of Oz” is well-known for its fantastical special effects and set designs. Bovee said the stage crew at TKHS is stepping up to the challenge. “This TKHS performance will feature some special effects that are not commonly done on our stage, includ ing the use of fog and snow machines,” said Bovee. “Our auditorium manager, Mr. John Schilthroat, has also created r ] —X — • r* iiJ ■- ft ■> l-l. I 3 < ! Ik It ; -I * •w I i .1 i a green screen effect to project the head of our actor who plays the Wizard onto the back wall, along with flame projections. I think it’s a super cool effect, and I am so grateful to have a team ofcreative people to make moments like this come to life.” Though Bovee is looking forward to her directorial debut next week, she gave credit to the many parents and TK staff who have dedicated their time and help to the show. I m very grateful to have so much help in the form of TK staff and parents. It’s a huge job, and I didn’t realize how huge it was until I started this process. 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Marie, where both her books are set, is a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and highlights the language and culture of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in her work. A review of “Warrior Girl” from Birchbark Books says, “Set in the same community as Fire- 1 I *•’1 T J' I .. ■' n . I keeper’s Daughter, and featuring many ofthe same characters, ‘Warrior Girl Unearthed’ is the story of an Ojibwe teen who discovers a plot to profit off robbed Indigenous graves. With the help of a ragtag group of friends, (she) takes matters into her own hands to protect her community, and bring her ancestors home where they belong, while staring down challenges including generational grudges, bureaucratic subterfuge, unnerving stories of missing women, family secrets, and painful real ities about the legacy of colonialism. A thrilling heist gives way to a complex and compelling mystery, effortlessly exploring themes of identity, family, and reclamation in a Native community. 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(269)-795-3672 4525 M-37 Hwy Middleville r Historic Charlton Park receives $10K grant for track chair purchase Historic Charlton Park announced this week it has been selected to receive a $ 10,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The funding will offset the purchase of an all-teiTain wheelchair (track chair) to provide access to HCP’s grounds and trails for visitors that use mobility devices and wheelchairs. HCP will also embrace opportunities to loan the track chair to other units of local government to make their programming welcoming and accessible. “The purchase of the track chair will promote health and wellness for the Barry County community with a specific focus on a portion of the population that is often overlooked. Sharing this resource with other community organizations will allow for greater reach and usage, said Dan Patton, Barry County Parks director. Action Trackchairs, the company HCP plans to purchase its track chair from, are also in use at Michigan DNR state parks and recreation areas. There will be no charge to use the track chair, but reservations will be required. Fundraising is ongoing to cover the remaining cost, but HCP anticipates accept ing the first reservations in summer 2025. Learn more about the project by charltonpark.org/news events/ current-projects.htm I. The Barry Community Foundation provides grant funding for projects that positively impact the lives of Barry County residents and make positive, sustainable change. For additional information or questions about HCP, call 269-945-3775 or email info(§charltonpark.org. ’V ?7i I .H ft 'Wt: ! « R ? » T !S K ■ B 14 MM - V / ill JI1 t '«U Iaaa \ ir V 3 1. .•a r I I . I r I a « I 4 ■-vkft * r tlB 4 I e • I 0 !i iS 15^ 1 •f ■ • .ft r.*. 1; r I < I\ll 4* •< —■ ' «. . 1 sA bu N '.BA WM i ?. * L p« ♦ Historic Charlton Park announced this week it received a $10,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation to help purchase an allterrain wheelchair. The track chair will offer those with mobility issues better access to Historic Charlton Park’s grounds. Photo provided V \ ri 1: ■rnon 1 -3 '•II I 3 d N I I A I I Historic Charlton Park is located north of M-79 at 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058, and is part of the Barry County Parks system. — MM r -<i . mV V I 4« H ♦ ft Ha ^5 I 1 •y 4 i'B 5^ *» l™ I■ • ♦ I 4 c �• r ’I . ■ : V-I k 4 •s IL 1 I I THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HasHngsBonner.com Thursday, February 27, 2025 5 r 30. Wilk 1 L, •JI 4 •V (t r I I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK • t ( 4 •a ! f ( t I ff’ I institute events I < « 9 r*? I I. - FEB. 28-MARCH 6 - -XS' > 9 M at * 4 f •A < r.•• J I H |4i .4s information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ •• • V-- % I s » / ■X I alf * . -- • i t * 1 k \ I w • f 4 I ■ 4 Ss 1 « *» > A - 'I';. I I I b Al X. ( e X ji** I 4 A. r. I r V I i FL Sl^ X I rw ( k XT, EKJ tit A ET A I t. 1 •J. 'X s w . 4 F f I I < 8? ' 4« p I I I f f » r -I I y 39 i,* n i 1 1 1 Hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. March 1-31 — March Storybook Walk: "Hello, Puddle!" by Anita Sanchez; illustrated by Luisa Uribe. What happens tn a puddle? This puddle is a busy place, welcoming animals and creating habitat. Explore puddle ecology of all four seasons. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Thursday, March 6 — Nature Playdates in the Play Space: Bird Bonanza, 10-11 a.m. Every season is outdoor season — bring your little ones to explore nature through free play, activities, books and more. This program is designed for children and their accompanying caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Registration for this free event can be found at CedarCreeklnstitute.org, More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. M i. I Feb. 1-28 — Feb. Storybook Walk: Winter Trees” by Carole Gerber; illustrated by Leslie Evans. A boy and his dog use their senses of sight and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow-covered forest. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Feb. 1-28 — A Frosty Mystery Game. Solve the mystery! Follow clues on each sign to solve the mystery of who stole the Institute's rose hips. Friday, Feb. 28 Science Storytime at the Hastings Public Library; National Science Day, 10 a.m. Learn about science through the power of books! Join Hastings Public Library and the Institute as they share their favorite books, activities and crafts with little learners. March 1-31 — Mystery Hike: A Sticky Situation, Spring is a time of melting snow and new growth. Plants emerge from dormancy and undergo a variety of processes to prepare for the summer growing season. Follow the trail to solve the mystery of spring’s sweetest treat. The Mystery Delton Kellogg High School shop teacher, Brad Knobloch, demonstrates a welding technique. From left, seniors Haily Arnett and Georgie Pannill. - V V' I M. ..aa^ I 4 . V’ji s-._ Continued from Page 1 V -4.^. A 1 1 to.. •l ►V GRANT -: r I3 ii.. ^'ES^'?'’ •b r> L s I '.•w -)• ^>us < «4. ’»S‘- s f / k. I J'fSC »«Kr aasii'i'* k :* I rr .V '-r?t Ir if k i I -z 4 tM . "«** <1 IP A., * T1 ".J b r 1» t zbjA. \ 4 1 A J '’4 r b < I ■ I Hogoboom looks forward to watching the students gain skills leading them to successful careers. “This opportunity for our kids is very exciting. I think it is the type of program that can set us apart as a dis trict. As we continue to build real and relevant programming for our kids, this aligns perfectly with that focus,” Hogoboom said. “As one of only two high schools in the state to win this grant, it feels like a real honor for our kids to have this on-site.” Students will also connect with manufacturing industry leaders while learning through the IGNITE Amatrol program. The fact that completers of this program can earn valuable indus try certificates that will give them an advantage in the work world is a bonus for our kids,” Hogoboom added. “I think we will have local businesses recruiting our kids into employment.” Wright said that not only will the grant prepare students for careers in manufacturing but also give them a taste of what to expect and the abil ity to take industry certifications for free and add that to their resumes for employment post-high school. This grant sets DK Schools apart by providing students with indus try-recognized SACA certifications and hands-on experience with cutting-edge Amatrol equipment—oppor tunities many schools do not have access to,” added Brad Knobloch. Innovators of the IGNITE cur riculum developed the program to align specifically to the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certifi cation from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, plus numerous SACA certifications. However, several key disciplines are derived from the classes that broadly align with industry-recog nized and highly valued creden tials. They include Quality, Safety, Process and Production, Maintenance Awareness, Basic Operations, Advanced Operations, Robotic System Operations, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Networking and Data Analytics. “This is an exciting time for Delton Schools,” Wright said. “We are working towards offering more CTE programs and putting students in the position to get well-paying jobs upon graduation.” According to the MMA, IGNITE is a six-course program created to be administered in high school. Still, the initial classes can be taken in middle school, and the upper-level courses can be done at or as “dual enrollment” classes with a community college. The program can be executed in con ventional high school semesters, with options for one-, two- or three-year schedules. Non-Career Technical Education (CTE) high schools would coincide well with the one and twoyear options as a preparatory pipeline for a CTE center. However, two- and three-year plans are better for career/ tech centers and early middle colleges. “The combination of the IGNITE program’s in-depth curriculum and ii r ’.n « wslitaWii ft lu: 9 r r 1 .h I > r 1 t I 1 .» I I b * J Ari * t n .311 ' • 11 nt' , * . I H-- . - I Ji I ♦ *. 111 I r I I I ♦ »» '' J . p IA ri I 1 I..* I * cJ * J triV • ! . ...J E'-' 1 I I k ‘. • —** 1 *V1 id.v- V J a ‘ .^1 w 1 f » r J A '>/ r rr? I «■ f A • * ’ .< .1 r \ l» li ii J I r" I * si . »• L* / Ik J I - • 4 r- K. ♦)*T "* » 1 r lA f) J 1 ' ,'X). I t I i . k 4b I > 4 J I I . ' 'Ui 9“ ( f 'll s A ilftse* • I J I J < II * , II I j j’ ; 'oin .aife b I r[r; i^co ? i I I I I I I » =5 Iff j . 'MV 1 ! I III 1 i J f I ISV H: aAtoiMQ ns ff ; I • •A-- » *5 t 1 I 4 t ' •» I I I fc ' rO u >.-' * r* riiT.oi'f » y ’ I* j I I bJG; '. 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F' zU ■ If r s « 1 0WC4U 1 I -A W-TOt'-'fTOjr ,, •iJ ( t - .JL’ ’ • b 3 o 4 « ft-' 7 J I r Z>z'- 0^’' , CJiF •A # > n> L. xV’ !"■ .J^ -Ei* I / '1 .O' 2'f % < f ' 4 9 V. k J 9' I) ?, 4' .'^p1 IX ./i ..,'* U*‘ r -- /'a 4/ '/JX ) ,1. to tt .■ii r* V > I I- .6 l' 1 . t f I practical training ensures that our students graduate with both the knowledge and the skills that major employers highly value across multi ple industries,” said Brad Knobloch. “This unique approach enhances their career readiness and gives them a competitive edge in the workforce.” More information about workforce solutions can be found by visiting the Michigan Manufacturing Association’s website at mimfg.org/. “With the bond vote coming in the spring and the additional CTE pro gram offerings we are building into our scheduling plans, big things are happening in Delton,” Hogoboom said. “The community is very excited about these added opportunities for our kids.” Molly Macleod Editor Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to schedule a public hearing to hear opinions on the county potentially opting into the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)program. While commissioners have not yet sided either way on whether Barry Coun ty will become a PACE district, the public hearing will be an opportunity for residents to speak their support or concerns for the opportunity. Adopted by the Michigan Legisla ture in 2010, the PACE Statute pro vides an opportunity for developers to 'I *' X I I I.. ! 1 i I e , b ♦ The Barry County Community Mental Health Authority (BC CMHA) has announced its annual Community Art Project, open to all individuals in Barry County. Representatives from BCCMHA say the goal of the contest is to create a welcoming atmosphere that inspires recovery through art. Barry County artists are invited to show their creativity and passion tor mental health awareness and recovery by submitting up to three pieces of artwork for consideration receive fijnding from private, secure lenders for energy-efficient construc tion projects above code. Last week, Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan provided infor mation on PACE to commissioners at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Lean & Green Michigan sets up PACE districts across the state, where local governments opt into the program. Lean & Green has a uniform program statewide to connect developers with private, national lenders. CopperRock Construction, devel opers of the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts at the Royal Coach site on Mill Street, are reportedly interested in taking advantage of PACE financing should the county opt in. This could allow developers to construct the Riverwalk Lofts above code and with energy-ef ficient standards. Freeman explained last week that PACE financing ofTers little risk to the county. No county funds will be used to fund the projects; private lenders provide the money. Developers must perform a special assessment on the property when entering into a PACE financing agreement, placing the prop erty on the tax rolls. In the event the developer would default on the PACE loan, the county would receive the property and could resell it for a profit. CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 for permanent display at BCCMHA. Artwork and submission forms can be submitted between April 23 and May 7. The art selected for permanent display will be announced in The Reminder. Those interested in the Community Art Project are asked to stop by the BCCMHA office at 500 Barfield Drive in Hastings for more infonnation and W submission forms. n S' ■ifn BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Wal nut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Es timates. Will buy single walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. B 1 c I 1 V *b ‘r. TREE SERVICE « T* —a •* W*-* T------Si f ■' ■b Ml cL: •4a - WB V ba KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? RIVER CRUISING ' 1 a 4 I Tn”’ ■>• ■ . ..'W^ TW**" •IB We’d love to hear about it! RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Email mmacleod@niihomepaper.com Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. THE HASTINGS BANNER 1-800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCruiseLines.com 4 4 I Ji Monday, March 3 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 4 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; Digital Literacy: Genealogy for Beginners (registra tion required), 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. •■''t i ' I Thursday, Feb. 27 - Teen Adviso ry Board, 3:30 p.m.; Movie. Memo ries and Milestones watches a 1941 film starring Danny Kaye and Dana Andrews, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 - Friday Science Story Time 10:30 a.m.; Mario Kart tournament, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. March 1 - AITthe Dirt on Winter Sowing: A Healthy Start to Garden Transplants, 10 a.m.; Breadmaking: Grandma's Braid, noon. Mental Health Authority announces Community Art Project / k' SCHEDULE County board schedules public hearing on PACE program for March 25 J' V HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY �I I ' I 6 Thursday, February 27, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I 5'W I. *- A J i OBITUARIES - ' J c *» •l VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM ✓ 1 IN., hN Monty “Joe” Joe (Monty Clare) Bennett, age 86, of Nashville, Michigan and Sebring, Florida, went to heaven peacefully on February 22, 2025, and will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He was born at home on March 6,1938, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Cecil C. Bennett and Ellen M. Edwards Bennett Thaler. His grandmother, Anna Edwards Brock delivered him, and she was a very special person in his life. He lived in Hastings all of his life until retiring to Nashville, Michigan and Sebring, Florida. Joe attended the Hastings schools. graduating in 1956, and was proud to have been the only person that ever lettered in four sports, (football, basketball, track and baseball) in his senior year of High School. He was a lifelong athlete who enjoyed skiing, bowling, golf, tennis, and running. He could consistently bowl perfect score 300 games and was an excellent golfer. He ran daily for thirty years, from age 50 to 80 and finished two marathons. He took many classes at Michigan State College and was a true Spartan Fan, attending many home games for years. Joe joined the Army directly out of High School and served in Korea. He was very proud to be a Korean War Veteran. He started at the Hastings Manufacturing Company shortly after serving in the Clare Bennett Army, working his way up from a machinist to Corporate Secretary and being an Officer and Director of the company. He was very proud to have worked for the same company for 45 years before retiring. Joe was a Barry County Commissioner for four years and was involved in several projects that benefited the residents of the county. Joe helped to support many organizations in Hastings and Barry County and enjoyed sharing his expertise. He was a Life Member of the Hastings Masonic Lodge #52, joining at age 21. Joe was a 15-year member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce from age 21 to 36 years old. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Joe was the treasurer of the Bar^ County YMCA for 12 years. He served in various roles helping the Barry County Red Cross, the Barry Community Hospice, the Barry County Manor, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, and several other organizations during his many years of service. In retirement, Joe was so happy living in a resort in sunny Florida for the winter with the love of his life, wife and partner of 16 years, Kimberley Bell, where he socialized, shot pool at the pool hall, went to concerts and shows, danced, enjoyed the lake, enjoyed visits from family, especially daughter, Jolene, her husband, Harold, and grandchildren, and made many wonderful friends. Joe Bennett had a zest for life and enjoyed many activities. He taught himself to ski and enjoyed skiing in Lake Tahoe for many years on his birthday, and in various other places. He enjoyed watching his favorite sports, golf and tennis, on television, and followed them for years. He taught himself to sail a large sailboat and enjoyed sailing on Lake Michigan. He loved to fish, being on or by the water and kayaking. He was an avid reader of thriller novels and loved those types of movies. He loved camping, especially at music festivals, state parks, and a yearly family mushrooming weekend. He loved bonfires and being with his family. Joe loved music, especially country music, and going to Traditional Music Festivals where he played music with many special friends at the campgrounds. He taught himself to play banjo, mandolin and guitar in retirement. He was a member of several traditional music organizations. Joe had a beautiful tenor voice, joining choir in High School and then singing at jams in Michigan and Florida while his wife, Kimberley, accompanied him on guitar. Joe Bennett had a big and fun-loving personality that would light up the room and he was very at ease with people and in large groups. He could talk to anyone, anywhere, and everyone was a friend. Joe was a deep thinker and was a lifelong student, studying many different subjects, with systems and energy being his favorites. To be successful was very important to him, as well as, staying with something long term. He was very spiritual and had a deep faith in God. He was definitely a witty and very funny talker who could creatively come up with jokes on the fly. He loved a good joke and talking with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Rachael Elizabeth Finney; his brother, Lanny R. Bennett; his mother, Ellen M. Edwards Bennett Thaler; his father, Cecil C. Bennett; a very special aunt, Elsie Sage; his grandparents, Melvin R. Edwards and Anna M. Edwards Brock; and grandparents, Arthur and Flossie Bennett; and his favorite cat of 16 years, Kiki. Joe Bennett is survived by his loving wife, Kimberley Bell; his loving daughters, Julie (Bob) Cooke and Jolene (Harold) Finney, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren, his brothers, Gordon (Delilah) Bennett, and Jay Bennett, his dear exchange student Pascal (Stefanie) Bussmann and many family and friends who loved him dearly. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Morris Funeral Chapel of Sebring, Florida. 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Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N, Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Pastor Peter Ella, 10, Wis. (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Dear Ella, 1 love plants. But when I hug a tree, does it love me back? Does it think about anything at all? I talked about your question with my friend Michael Knoblauch. He’s a plant scientist at Washington State University. He told me that whether or not plants have feelings or conscious thought is an open question. Right now, most scientists think it’s unlikelyAnimals like us feel and think— and we’re aware that we feel and think. Scientists believe that has to do with how our brains evolved. Plants don’t have brains and ner vous systems like ours. They can send and receive signals, but that seems to be automatic. “They clearly show reactions,” Knoblauch said. “But they’re not conscious reactions. The plant always does the same thing or makes the same chemical. It doesn’t say, ‘Oh, today I’m too tired for it. I’m not going to make the chemical. Think about how plants respond to predators. When a hungry rabbit nib bles a leaf, the plant can’t pull up its roots and run away. It can’t ball up its leaves and punch the bunny. Instead, most plants make defen sive chemicals. The chemicals make the plant taste bad or harder to digest. A plant with strong defenses will sense damage to its leaf and send signals to its other leaves. The sig nals tell the leaves to release the chemicals and hopefully send the rabbit hopping. As far as we know, a leaf never gets that signal and ignores it because it thinks the rabbit is cute. Sometimes plants send chemical signals in the air or soil. Scientists call these volatile compounds. Other 49046. Pastor Roger Adams, contact 616-690- 8609. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday I Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: :o] A WORLDWIDE SUPPUEA OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneltiob&Eqaipineol *•9 .l.t 4 4 ■« I r I p iV* - T .T < it. ".r »1 .’H J plants and animals respond to those signals, too. Have you ever smelled freshly cut grass? That scent is a volatile com pound that grass plants release when they’re damaged. The grass doesn’t know if the dam age comes from a mower or a very hungry caterpillar. It just automati cally sends the signal. Sometimes other plants pick up the message. They start signaling so their own chemical defenses are ready. Sometimes insect predators pick up the message. They zoom over to see if there are tasty caterpil lars doing the damage. It’s tempting to imagine that means plants and insects talk and help each other like we do. But it’s more like how the cells in our bodies send sig nals. Sometimes we describe those signals as chemical messages, too. When you woke up, a chemical message signaled your body to feel hungry. Later, ano±er one signaled you to feel full. That automatically happens. You might make the con scious decision to ignore the mes sage and skip breakfast. But your cells don’t ever decide to sleep in and not send signals. We can’t ask plants about their internal experiences to see if they make decisions. Scientists rely on evidence they can test. “If you do an experiment a hun dred times under precisely the same conditions and get the same reply a hundred times, it’s probably not a conscious decision,” Knoblauch said. “If you got different replies, though, that’s likely a conscious decision.” Fortunately, plants don’t need to think about how much they love my hugs for me to enjoy hugging them. 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M-43 Hwy., *<K f r I xS I k I i u I1 ( ."Tif •J lA'V 'VVB k nit. . d.orw 4 .t ’I II r I « I■ I. ■if- 4 % I 3 * A V �I V y a THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 7 Thursday, February 27, 2025 \’G'' Vts \ y TURNING BACK THE PAGES <1 k 74- i- I % I• I J* In My Time’ Part IV % * BANNER AUG. 3,1995 < s r - JU I V V V 1% > JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT I I The following is a continuation of Robert Faulkner’s account of the early life of the Ellis Faulkner family. “Some of the great athletes were Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel (this was in 1926); Big Bill Tilden, tennis champion; Bobby Jones, golf great; Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, baseball immortals; Red Grange of football fame and Jack Dempsey, ±e great prizefighter. This was also the age of infamous gangsters like Al Capone. “You may have heard of some of the famous movie stars of the 1920s. They included Mary Pickford, Greta Garbo, Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks. In 1927, the first talking picture starred Al Jolson in ‘The Jazz Singer.’ The first talking picture I saw was ‘The Sidewalks of New York’ starring Ruth Chatterton. This was in 1928 at the Fox Theater in Detroit. The matinee cost me 25 cents. “During this period, William Randolph Hearst was establishing his newspaper empire. In the late 1920s, ±e electric refrigerator for ±e home first appeared. Until then, people refngerated with ice boxes. Ice was delivered regularly mostly by horsedrawn vans. A favorite Vaudeville song included these lines: ‘Bought my wife a Frigidaire, but when I got home the iceman was there. There ought to be a law against that.’ “In many cities, delivery men preferred the horse and wagon to the delivery truck. A good milk horse would learn the route and where stops were close together, the milkman would deliver all the stops in a block without getting back in the wagon. “The replacement of iceboxes with electric refiigerators took many years. The electric refiigerator industry was one of the few businesses that thrived and grew during the Great Depression of the 1930s. “When I was in the eighth grade, I attended my first class party at the age of 11. The party was scheduled for 7 p.m. Before leaving home, my father ordered me to leave the party at 9 and come straight home. The party was at the home of E>r. Swift, whose son, Carlton, was a classmate. “I arrived promptly at 7 o’clock. The door was opened by the good doctor himself. He said, ‘Come in Bob, have you had your supper yet?’ The sarcasm escaped me at the time but I was very uncomfortable by the time the other guests began to arrive about 7:45. “Our teacher was chaperone but showed neither surprise nor concern when we started playing kissing games such as cheat the judge, spin the bottle and show. I was the only one present who was embar rassed. I was even more embarrassed when, just as the party was getting well underway and before refresh ments were served, I abruptly left for home to meet the 9 o’clock deadline. “Our entertainment in Middleville in the 1920s was the homespun variety. An isolated spot on the Thomapple River was our swimming hole. On a sum mer night, boys and girls from our end of town would frequently gather under a nearby street light and play hide and seek. Arnold, Earl and I often played ball tag around our house and bam. At night in the fall, wiener roasts down by the river or on LaPinnacle, a large hill southeast of town, were a class event. “Some Middleville teenagers enjoyed the excitement of stealing watermelons. A few gathered a bottom full of rock salt from the shotgun of an angry farmer. One grower even loaded a few of his choice melons with croton oil, a very powerful laxative, much to the dis tress of thieves. “On winter nights, we frequently gathered on (the) Main Street hill with our sleds. There was almost no automobile traffic on a winter night and we had the hill pretty much to ourselves. “On a Saturday afternoon, one of our principal pas times was hopping bobs (bobsleds). In the winter, the farmers came into town in sleighs that looked like wagons with runners in the place of wheels. Typically, the farmer would be standing in (the) front dressed in a fur cap, black fur coat, fur gloves and boots. Usually, icicles would be hanging from his mustache. “We would jump on the back of the slow-moving bobs and if the driver didn’t reach for his whip, we would ride to his destination which as likely as not would be the French’s Flour Mill. We would then wait for a bob leaving the mill and ride back up Main Street Hill. Sometimes, we would get on the sleigh of an inhospitable farmer and have a whip cracked at us — but this only added to the fun. “In those days, the severity of winter was judged by the days of sleighing. The farmers could tell you how many days of sleighing there had been in any recent year. A normal winter provided around 60 days. Winters with 90 days of slei^ing were severe and much talked about in later years. “There wasn’t much excitement in Middleville in the 1920s except for an occasional runaway on Main Street. If you have never seen a team run away with a wagon, you can’t understand the sheer terror. A team running away, pulling a wagon at incredible speed is a sight one can never forget: the terror in the horses’ eyes, their laid-back ears, the froth at their mouth as they fight the bit, the panicked driver frantically pull ing on the reins and futilely shouting, ‘Whoa, whoa.’ Other drivers seeing approaching danger urged their own teams out of the way. People on foot ran for safe ty. The terror-stricken horses would trample anything in their path and would stop only when completely exhausted. % I 5 ■ i’ I 'J 1. I I I I I » J . 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I had worked at the soda fountain in Middleville since I was 12 and knew how to make the chocolate syrup and sugar syrup that was the base for all the other flavors. “In Delton, Aunt Bessie made all the syrups. She made the orange from fresh oranges and grated peels. In June, we served fresh stiawberry sundaes. Aunt Bessie put up a large quantity of fresh strawberries in syrup so that we could serve them long after the season ended. “Originally, Dad had made the soda water from bicar bonate of soda and sulfuric acid, but this had given way to commercial carbon dioxide purchased in heavy tanks. “When I arrived at work in the morning, my first job was to take the ice tongs and bring a block of ice from the ice house, wash off the sawdust under the pump (in the) back of the store, place the ice in a heavy wooden box and break it up with a tool designed for the pur pose. “There were always one or more tubs of Piper’s ice cream behind the store. The ice cream came on the C.K.&S. from Kalamazoo. The five-gallon metal can sat in a large wooden tub with a canvas top. I removed the plug near the bottom of the tub and let the water run out. Then, after removing the canvas, I packed ice down around the can with a ball bat. I then put in a layer of salt, added more ice and more salt in layers until the tub was full. The ice cream in the soda foun tain was iced in the same manner. 1 also crushed the ice for drinks. That lake ice might be contaminated never occurred to anyone. “When we sold ice cream to take out, it was packed by hand in pint or quart cartons Ice cream cones were sold for 5 cents and sundaes and ice cream sodas were sold for 10. A banana split was 15 cents. “On the west side of the store, shaded by a box elder tree, was our ice cream porch. The tables and chairs were the kind you now see only in museums or old pictures. The chairs had heavy wire legs and backs and a round wooden seat. The round tables had legs that matched the chairs. My jobs included serving our soda fountain customers, cleaning the fountain and washing dishes. “In June of that year, 1924, Paul married Aline Cross. Aline was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cross. The ceremony was held in their home. At the reception, her brother, Maurice, Arnold, Earl and I had a table to our selves. I remember Maurice saying, ‘I guess this makes us some kind of relatives.’ “The Cross family was highly respected. Dr. Cross was loved by all the people he served in and around Delton. His home and office were only a half-block from the drug store so, of course, he came into the store often and he always had time for a short visit. He was the doctor who saved my life when I almost died of croup at the age of 7. He was the doctor who brought me into the world at least he almost did. ‘‘On the evening of Sunday, May 22, Mother told my dad that she was in labor. Dad ran all the way to church, a distance of more than a mile, to get Dr. Cross. There were no automobiles in Delton in 1910. By the time Dad returned with Dr. Cross, I was lying in Mother’s arms, kicking and screaming. “Aunt Bessie, by force of circumstances, was the midwife. She was a single woman with no experience in childbirth. It must have been a traumatic experience for both her and my mother. However, they both had more courage than most men and Aunt Bessie was always calm and controlled in every crisis she faced during life. “It is historically interesting that while this life drama was taking place in the light of an oil lamp,’ a spectac ular event was taking place in the sky. During most of May 1910, Haley’s Comet, with its head brighter than the moon and its tail stretching halfway across the heavens, dominated most of the night sky. It was probably the most dramatic astronomical event of the 20th century. The superstitious tried to make something of the fact that I was bom with a double crown under Haley’s Comet. The double crown was supposed to be a sign that I would live in two kingdoms. “In case you don’t know what a crown is, I will try to explain. At the back of the top of your head, your hair swirls like a vortex. Some people have two swirls, sideby-side, and are said to have a double crown. “From what Mother and Dad said, I must have screamed most of the first year. When I was about two months old, Mother asked Dr. Cross to see if he could . find what was the matter with me. He came to the....... house and looked me over for rash, pinpricks, et cetera.' Finally, he practically tossed me down on the bed and said, ‘God, he’s just ugly.’ “Years later, in my defense, Mother said that I was probably not getting enough to eat and was probably just hungry. Even today, I get irritable when hungry. “My brother Earl and I were planning a canoe trip on the streams of Northern Michigan for the summer of 1925. Earl was attending the University of Michigan. When he came home between semesters, we celebrated his 19th birthday on Jan. 30. It was a few days later that he and 1 walked to LaPinnacle to go skiing. It was about a three-mile walk, so we had lots of time for con versations. The day was mild and the snow was melt ing a little so the skiing was bad, but the west slope of LaPinnacle was very steep and we had a good time. “Earl had been suffering from a kidney ailment for years, but that night, for the first time, he told me that the doctor told him that if he caught a cold he would probably die. That was the first time I realized how serious his illness was. “The sun had set before we started home, but the moonlight on the snow made visibility good. We talked as we walked with wet feet through the melting snow. We talked about science. I wondered if maybe tlie solar system was merely an atom in some large scale of things and if the atom might not be a miniature uni verse. Earl said, ‘I’ve thought of that, but I wonder if somewhere there might be atoms of various sizes, say, the size of a small snowball, for example.’ “About March 1, my folks got a telegram that Earl was very sick and in the hospital. They hurried to Ann Arbor to do what they could, but he was already dying. “We buried Earl on Arnold’s 13th birthday, Sunday, March 7, 1925. This was the first great tragedy of my life. “My parents were devastated, but a stranger never would have known. In my family, if anyone cried, they did it in the privacy of their own room. To display one’s emotions was considered in bad taste and a sign of weakness. There were no tears at Earl’s funeral. “Before that, my mother had loved to play ±e piano while Dad accompanied her on the mandolin and sang in his beautiful baritone voice. After Earl died, I don’t remember ever hearing Mother play or Dad sing again. The piano sat silent for years and was finally given to a school. I never knew what happened to my dad’s musical instruments. My folks carried on in public as ±ough nothing had happened, but in March 1925, ±e music went out of their lives.’’ YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIEW Group z ♦ I* A A » * 'I s k k I t) t / V �1/ F r / f r 8 Thursday, February 27, 2025 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 20.2025.The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the morlgagor(s): Anthony T. Wonnacott. a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): New American Funding, LLC FKA Broker Solution Inc. DBA New American Funding Date of Mortgage: August 24. 2021 Dale of Mortgage Recording: October 6. 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $74,549.95 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 19, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. 1238.40 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 172.0 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence South 130 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 155 feet; thence East to the West 1/8 line of said Section: thence North 147.0 feet; thence West to the Point of Beginning. Common street address (if any): 4696 Patterson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333-9742 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16), If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; February 13, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 FHF HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600 3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Denton W. Kemp and Cindy S. Kemp, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"). solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns Date of mortgage: November 23, 2018 Recorded on November 28, 2018, in Document No. 2018-011472, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; One Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen and 90/100 Dollars ($103,214.90) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: Commencing 1,094 feet South of the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for point of beginning: thence East 198 feet; thence South 110.5 feet; thence West 198 feet; thence North 110.5 feet to point of beginning. Commonly known as 215 S Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1552985 (02-13)(03-06) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600,3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 13.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor{s): Joyce J. Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Mortgage: July 17, 2014 Date of Mortgage Recording: July 30, 2014 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $13,470.37 1553000 (02-13)(03-06) The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 13, 2025 Trott Law, RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 as: 8260 S M 66 HWY. NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold al foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the dale of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the properly is sold al a foreclosure sale. the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the properly duringI the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 20. 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case NO.25MI00035-1 (02-20)(03-13) NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13, 2025. The amount due mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does March 27, 2025. The amount due on the not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juan Navarro and Esther Beecroft n/k/a Esther Navarro, husband and wife may charge a fee for this information. ' Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas Toecker and Rachel Original Mortgagee: Wells Fargo Financial Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2023 and recorded April 12, 2023 in Instrument Number 2023-002951 and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded on January 29, 2025, in Instrument Number 2025- 000738, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Data Mortgage, Inc. dba Essex Mortgage, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 67/100 Dollars ($172,690.67). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13,2025. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35, Supervisor Chase’s Addition No. 2 to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, except the West 123 feet thereof, according to the recorded plat thereof, filed in Liber 3, Page 2, records of Barry County, State of America, Inc Foreclosing Assignee (if any): US Bank Trust, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust Date of Mortgage: May 27, 2008 Date of Mortgage Recording: June 13, 2008 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $76,144.33 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 33 of Lapham’s Airport Lots, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 100, being a part of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Common street address (if any): 5729 Marsh Rd, Shelbyville, Ml 49344-9611 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible Michigan. 918 N Michigan Ave, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. redemption period. Date of notice: February 27,2025 Dated: February 13,2025 File No. 25-000855 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Rrm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 (02-131(03-06) 4^ Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 4 4 tt J / I' i-:6' A ?• I t ’ ' Zjr t ^•T • e J * 4 t"* Ji^ r .0 ‘Z / f ) • ./ r , u 1 ,v' - 4> *,•(* 'j • .»r1 4 I * • r z A .A / tt I (rtf •J r •r & / NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Harland Richard Fish, died 12/07/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Alora R. Fish, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St. Suite 302 Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. y.r : 0 ''4\. r f li-' I 0* ■K »« '4 ■y. J ‘4 « • 4 » *• r,’< < X'- .AJ <• A w f. • I 4« .- ?r ^■♦*1 A {Or .% c •s ♦ > l- ! • Date; 02/20/25 Alora R. Fish 4351 Peake Rd. Hastings Ml 49058 269-320-3647 * I t J J I I 'r • k I C1U'' .jet- 1 ''y 1 !» •I/' . 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Date of notice: February 27,2025 'r *1B from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing 1 > tfk Durkee Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-9449 The redemption period shall be 6 months your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been 4-». h:: *A ALONG SAID WEST FEET THENCE EAST, 231 LINE; PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST, 231 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECTTO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if 19 i » •? redemption » >' ! SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH, 220 FEET the . > 4 L• •.*# « *> I during • J*4 • km—. • M It WR^ I ■ as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH, 858 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID property .. *■ • ”, c*-' «•— MU* I.* ■ - Mk » ■ S1 »C r rw-i f n I i' ■ A —'^''“’r-i VI Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described the i,#'"Oft .‘J. IS Y . u 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $113,303.98 Description of the mortgaged premises: property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging r e Date of Mortgage: August 8,2005 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 10, Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the -e-- * *< as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns z Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised 1 % charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, RECORD. Common street address (if any): 3200 4K. ' > on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential' purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR DURKEE ROAD, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF J • r the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater (248) 642-2515 1553725 (02-27)(03-20) z » s mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 rr** : V* TO ALL CREDITORS: the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the Antony, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ArkLa-Tex Financial Services, LLC dba Benchmark 41 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. Rie# 25-30003-DE Court address: Barry County Trial Court Family Division 206 W. Court St Suite 302 Hastings Ml 49058 Estate of Harland Richard Ash Date of birth: 06/30/1940. according to the recorded plat thereof being located in the Northwest onequarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range 7 West, Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan. Common street address (if any): 7795 Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa. Ml 48849-9323 1552706 (02-13)(03-06) on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear WWW HasfingsBanner com Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot Twelve (12) of Innovation Subdivision Visit us online at mihomepaper.com FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, March 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Karen Hickey, An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns. Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2021, and recorded on November 1, 2021, as Document Number: 2021-013538, Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error dated February 3, 2025 and recorded February 5, 2025 by Document Number 2025-000877, Barry County Records, said mortage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 04, 2025 and recorded February 11, 2025 by Document Number; 2025-001003, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 99/100 ($170,880.99) including interest at the rate of 4.37500% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: (Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the North 70 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; Thence North 676 feet for a place of beginning: Thence North 258 feet; Thence West 260 feet; Thence South 258 feet; Thence East 260 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to a Highway Right of Way for Highway M-66. EXCEPT 120 FOOT WIDE PARCEL. 60 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF M-66 HWY AS CONSTRUCTED PARCEL DEEDED TO STATE IN LIBER 307 PAGE 377. (^mmonly known I « I —i % X \ k *.M s 1 K I' I < V« k I S' £ ■; 4 J 1 11 'I s X k <5,xs’-ni. •• i X •. s« s •e* t ■* -> I s M*. ( ■' I I i >. c 4i 1A_Z= I ** �t I * > Wk I 1 V ‘ •'A 1 loreciOBure by of SALE notice advertisemem. Notice Is given urtder ‘A ■' h’S*? section 3212 of the revised judksture ■'**’**' "iL' '’ X •Ct Ct 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600J212. that k •' k h«. L Barry County, starting promptly al 1.00 hH PM on March 27. 2025. Th* amount due » i $ t on the mortgage { •h may be greater on the day of the *ale. Placing the highest ’■•^4 'w Md al the sale does not aulomaticMty < v « % K 1-.^^ I « * 1 * W'.- **^.'** ' i purchaser contact Jarxjary 19. 2025. *1 be torwer barred tftess the county register of deeds oMce or a presented to Sue A Oamond or Robert 1 Startton title Insurvice company, srther of which Jr.. Successor Co-Trustees. wShn foiM montos atter Coastal Mortgage to Commurtity Bank, dated September 1. toc Date February 10.2025 2022, and recorded December 27, 2022 PREPARED BY aa Inatrument Number 2022-012600, In f^tonv^ al Law 133 S- Cochran Avenue ChartolB. ofAciat record* of Barry County Register mortgage kkhgvi 48013 (517) 543-5551 SUCCESSOR COTRU^ES Sue A Diamorto Successor Co-Trustee 1 j ( there is claimed to be due at the date 23431 74th Avenue West Ecknonds. WA 98026 I fotlowtng described premises situated granted Ji of in t 8 < 1 / * e . ’•I' • i'l V the t $51,202.67. The w * Kmtt L OOaen (P50OO4) unless GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! abandoned determined later, Is to or 600.3238. MCL If the si the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the V w property during the redemption period. J ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: I ' * '*«rr iW a Wk •f •< 9 He ;• «W<s > » ....... A military f. M > * service .V »», **.4i I V 1 I r J ww » W9 • w« ■' £?oeFr«:-^- ** .1. 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Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 rrxxiths from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn with accordance MCLA §600.32418, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such Attorney* for Servicer 600 Vine Street, County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13, 2(^ The amount due on the rrxirtgage may Suite 2900. Cincinnati. OH 46202 Rie 24- be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the 12040 highest bid at the sale does not automatically It the property is sold at torectosure sale, PA 236. MCL 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3276, the borrower will NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY be held responsible to the person who buys ADVERTISEMENT. the property at the mortgage torectosure sale days ago, or if you have been ordered to active the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged Default has been made in duty, please the contact attorney !♦ ' f u* File No 24-009935 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group PLLC / tor the party foreclosing the mortgage at Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road. the telephone number stated in this notice Troy Ml 48084 Notice of toreclosure by advertisement. Notice IS given under se<^n 3212 of the Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 revised judicature act of 236, MCL 600.3212, 1961 1961, that the (02-06)(02-27) RA following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of SHORT them, at a public auction sale to the highest BARRY COUNTY Notice ol Foreclosure NOTICE FORECLOSURE 9 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Angela Mane Metzger and Brad Allen Jousma. Nobce e pMo under section- 3212 ot the revised joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, bidder tor cash or cashier's check at the by Advertisement (udcatore act of 1961. 1961 R4 236. MCL 600.3212. whose address is 600 E. North Street, Hastings. place of holding the circuit court in Barry section 3212 of the revised judicature act that the toNowing mortgage wiM be foredoeed by a sale ol lie mortgaged premoee, or some pari of them, at Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic R^istration Systems, County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that MARCH 20. 2025. The arrxiunt due on the the following mortgage will be foreclosed Inc., as rTx)rtgagee, as nominee for Amenfirst mortgage may be greater on the day of the by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Financial Corporation, being a rrxxtgage dated sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does some part ot them, at a public auction sale July 9,2021. and recorded on July 20. 2021 with Document Number 2021-009248, Barry County not automatically entitle the purchaser to to the highest bidder lor cash or cashier's free and clear ownership of the property A check at the place of holding the circuit Records. State of Michigan and then assigned to potential purchaser is encouraged to contact court in Barry County, starting promptly at Camngton Mortgage Services, LLC. as assignee the county register of deeds office or a title 1:00 PM. on March 27. 2025. The amount as documented by an assignment dated January insurance company, either of which may due on the mortgage may be greater on county rtgator of deodi oAce or a Me neurance 29,2025 and recorded on February 3.2025 and charge a fee tor this information Default has the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid company, atther of wheh may charge a tee kx tlw nkxmaton MORTGAGE INFORMATION Deteufl has document number 2025-000828 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage been made in the conditions of a mortgage at the sale does not automatically entitle Koon and Sierra W the purchaser to tree and clear ownership *e been rwio to the oondMona of a certato mortgage made by Shewnda Robmaon and Mathew HaMax. jort there is claimed to be due at the date hereof O'Connell to of the property. A potential purchaser is the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE Mortgage Electronx: Registration Systems. tenancy with tui nghti ol eurvMxah^, Mioee address THOUSAND F(XJR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND encouraged to contact the county register Inc., Financial 02/100 DOLLARS ($233,466 02) Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, (bounty of of deeds office or a title insurance company, Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6. ^6 arxl recorded December 14. 2016 either of which may charge a fee for this Barry. State of Meh COMMENCING AT . and are described as NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03'20* FEET ALONG THE NORTH WEST 1743.01 1/4 SOUTH LINE OF SECTION SAID 8; THENCE 90 DEGREES aOCr EAST 99 FEET number 2024-002068 in Barry Canty Records, Mchigan. on whch mortgage there is ctemd Io be ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF NORTH STREET due at toe date hereof toe sum of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 11/100 DOLLARS ($246.00011). Sail premises are situated in toe Tomhto of Itesttogs. County of Barry. State SOUTH 90 DEGREES O' 00* TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 30.75 made by Zachary R Koon, husband and as nominee tor Amerifirst wife, information. tn Instrument Number 2016-012461 Barry Rylee County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage tenants is now held by BANK, MIDFIRST by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Seven Dollars ($66,43753) and 53/100 Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage arxl the statute in such case made and provided, FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE. THENCE notice is hereby grven that said mortgage EASTERLY 68.52 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH will be torectosed by a sale ot the mortgaged UNE. AND A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF THE premises, or some part ot them, at public ol Mchnsn. and ar* dasenbed as UNfT 19, OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST (XNOOMINIUMS. RADIUS OF WHICH IS 433 00 FEET AND venue at the place ot holding the circuit THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 85 court wrthin Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 FORMER.Y KNOWN AS. CREEKWOOO SITE CONOOMINIUI4S. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER DEGREES 2r59’ EAST 68.45 FEET. THENCE PM on MARCH 20. 2025. Said premises are SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03' 20" EAST 360 41 located in the Township ot Praineville. Barry FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ Courrty Michigan, arxl are desenbed as: 00* WEST 99.00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 0 Commencing al the North 1/4 post. Section DEGREES 03' 2(7 WEST 355.00 FEET TO 29. Town 1 North, Range 10 West. therKe THE POINT OF BEGINNING South 2640 feet to the center of the section; Street Address 600 E North Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 thence West parallel with the North section The redemption period shaH be 6 months from line 650 feet to the point of beginning; thence ANO THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN the date of such sale, unless the property is ON THE MASTER DEED ANO AS OESCRlBEO IN ACT determined North 660 feet parallel with the North and 56 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AS AMENDED abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600 3241a in which case the redemption 8tr**i Addraaa: 1249 Boncher Boutevard, Hastings. period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale parallel with the North and South 1/4 line Mefagan 49050 The redemption period she* be 6 H the property is sold at a torectosure sate under 660 feet: lherx:e East parallel with the North montoa from toe date of such sate, unteas toe property Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. is determned abandoned In accordance with MCLA § 600 3241a in wtich case toe redemption period ahal be pursuant to MCLA $ 600.3278. the borrower will X days from toe date of toe sate If toe property is sold property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to be held responstole to the person who buys the the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN PURPOSE WILL BE USED FOR THAT HOMEOWNER ATTENTI(3N IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOO OF ACTIVE HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN South 1/4 line, thence West parallel with the North section line 132 feet; therx:e South sectxjn line 132 feet to the point of beginning. Also conveying an easement tor said parcel tor ingress arxl egress commencing at the center of the sectxxr; therx:e North 33 feet; therKe West 650 leet; thence South 66 feet; thence East 650 feet, thence North 33 feet to Nicholson Original and Sinclair, Ty joint Mortgage Mortgagee: Registration Electronic Mortgagor(5): MORTGAGE; Systems Inc. ("MERS*), solely as nominee tor lender and lender s successors Date of mortgage and assigns September 30, 2022 Recorded on October 7.2022, in Document No. 2022-010426, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services Amount claimed to be due at the dale hereof; Two Hundred Twenty- Six Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty- Eight and 77/100 Dollars ($226,728.77) premises: Mortgaged Situated in Barry County, and described as; The North 5 acres of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Barry County. Michigan, Commonly known as 2340 E State Rd, Hastings. Ml 49058 The redempbon period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.324 la(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600 3238 11 the above referenced property Is sold at a toreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage toreclosure sale Plainwell, Mx^higan 49080 The redemption or to the mortgage holder for damaging penod shall be 6 months from the dale of the property during the redemption period. such sale, unless determined abandoned Attention homeowner; If you are a military in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in service member on active duty, if your which case the redempbon period shall be period of active duty has concluded less 30 days from the date of such sale. If the than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered DUTY ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERlOO OF ACTIVE DUTY DAYS AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAVS AGO. OR TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE property is sold al torectosure sale, pursuant IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING to MCL PLEASE CONTACT THE ATT(3RNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE THE 90 Notice is given under Ihe point ol beginning 14460 Burchette Rd. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON to active duty, please contact be the attorney tor the party foreclosing the TELEPHONE held responsible to the person who buys mortgage at ttie telephone number stated NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: the property at the mortgage foreclosure in this notice. Servis One. Inc. DBA BSI TELEPHONE NUI/BER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. February 13. 2025 For more information, please sale or to the mortgage holder for damage Financial Dated: February 20.2025 For more ntormabon. pieaae contact the attorney tor the party toredosing to corMact the attorney lor Ihe party foredoting: Kennetti J. Johnson (P69564). Johnson. Blumberg. & As.x-e •’ Blas. Kenneth 49009 Telephone: (312) 54t-97W. Fie No Ml 24 6194 (02-201(03-13) 1* rods 6 1/10 links, therx^e North to the Place 6066 Daniel A, Cox Wood ♦ Lamping, LLP LLC. 5955 West Maxi Street Suito 509. Katemazoa Ml / Victor L. Bland P38278 Dated: February 6.2025 durvig tw redemption penod. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEbFriNG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ATTENTION HOMEOWNER rdh South 12 rods 16 2/10 links, thence East 10 of active duty has concluded less than 90 or Id the mortgage holder lor darnaging te property / Date: 02/03/25 the pfoce of holding the orcuit court in BARRY tot txxTCMer Nd be held raeponetole to the person who buys the property at the mortgage toredoeure sale i 22, therx» West 10 rods 8 1/10 Hnks. thence more Information, please call: (513) 852- at a toroboeura sate under Chepter 32 of toe Revteed Judcakn Act of 1961. pumuani to MCLA } 600 3278, •V of publication of this notice property during the redemption period SUBOMSION PLAN NO 11 TOGETHER WITH RIQHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS 4 West 1/2 ol the Northwest 1/4 ot said Section service member on active duty, if your period AS AMENDED. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. ANO DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM r • representative within 4 rrxxiths after the date the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at 1024069 AND AMENOEMENTS, RECORDED IN 20l64h0363 AND RE RECORDED IN 201705529. 7 I links West of the Northeast corner of the collector. Dated: February 21, 2025 For documented by an aasignmenl dated March 29. 2024 and recorded on March 29. 2024 and grven document i tte St. Hastings, Ml 49058 arxl the personal or to the rrxirtgage holder for damage to the at morigage dated Mey 28. 2021. and recorded on June 1. 2021 with Document Number 202F0070B0. Barry CoiMty Records. State of Mcbgan and than assigned to Cerrngion Morigage Serveas. LLC. as assignM as » described as Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 Attention homeowner. It you are a military tendered AMERIFIRST RNANCIAL CORPORATION, betfig a «• both the probate court at 206 West Court or some part of them, at a public auction sale to amount as original Mortgegors. to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION iTION SYST SYSTEMS, INC . AS NOMINEE FOR J Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, plus Interest. This notice Is from * debt bld la 1249 Boncher Boulevard Hasbngs, Mtchtgan 49050. a> Lea French, personal representative, or to sale, the may be greator on the day of the sale Placing the hgheat bto at the sale does not automabcaSy entitle the piachaser to free and dear ownership ol tho property. A potarAal purchaser is encouraged to contact the i Mil?'*" 111 i«wn> A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 ol 600.3212, that the fottowmg rrxxtgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the rrxxtgag^ premises, March 20. 2025 The amount due on the mortgage f 'Sgjc^ * • * forever barred unless presented to Diana If any. ahall b* limited solely to the return a puMc aucaon lals to the hghsel txkler lor cadi or caaher'B check al the place of hoking the circufi court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1.-00 PM. on •« described as: judicature act ot 1961, the conditions of a certain rrxxtgage made by f 4 I I 1 of Assyria. Barry County Michigan, and are mortgagee. In that event, your damages. INFORMATION: JtUU****”' notified are sale charge a lee for this information. MORTGAGE « *• Said premises are tocated in the Township ADVERTISEMENT. a title insurance company, either of which may » 1:00 PM on MARCH 6. 2025 Notice « given under sectxxi 3212 of the revised ( HH-seato..;.' NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. may be rescinded by the forecloaing I H •'if orcuit court within Barry County, Mchigan at 269-370-9145 to contact the county register of deeds office or taiKM TO ALL CREDITORS Shelbyville. Ml 49344 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY rrxirtgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the 12786 Boysen Road the } ir, ■e 4«» M. 9 attorney Under the power of sale contairred in said rTx)rtgage witt be torectosed by a sale of the Diana Lea Frerx^h the Sixteen and 39^100 Dottars ($158,816.39). Court telephone rx): 269-945-1390 you have been ordered to active duty, contact Said rrxxtgage is now held by Filth Thud and provided. notx» is hereby given that said 269-382-6900 J ft \a£ s aiK ifife saSoT; Its successors ar>d assigns. 004093 Barry County Records, Michigan that all claims against the estate wiH be If you are (02-27X03-20) I Inc Hastxigs. Ml 49056 Creditors of the decedent entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownersh<) of F I to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nomnee for Neighborhood Jerry Lee Palnck. died 06/24/2024 7? k $ % < t man. rrx>rtgage and the statute m such case made concluded less than 90 days ago, or H of ■)« to contact the county register of deeds office Court address 206 West Court Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 ATTENTION ■’E' property A potential purchaser is ertoouraged of a rrxxtgage made by Jason Futter, mamed 09/13/1952 • • • telephone number stated In this notice $ I ' * purchaser to free and dear ownerslup of the Default has been made in the corxktior^ Estate of Jerry Lee Patrick Date of birth party foreclosing the mortgage at the <14/ at the sale does not automatically entitle the Loans. duty. If your period of active duty has please k •• I on the day of the safe Piacaig the highest bid may charge a lee for this information. William M. Doherty > r Date; 02/20/25 Diane T Mulvaine 4312 Indian Isle St Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 (269) 401-0435 CASE NO. 25-30015 DE and JUDGE: Hon: If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on extinguished Cx *. f amount due on the rrKxigage may be greater Hundred Frfly-EighI Thousand Eight Hurxlred to the person who buys the property M. ‘- *’^1 promptly at 1 00 PM on MARCH 6.2025 The Mortgagee, dated April i. 2020 and recorded * •< the circuit court tn Barry County, startir^g Decedent's Estate the borrower will be held responsible • M. or cashier s check at the place of hokkng to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Orre Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3276 y-.. auction sale to the highest bidder for cash NOTICE TO CREDITORS whichever tit premises, or sexne pert of them, at a public Bank NA, by assignrrrent There is claimed Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature 1< w6l be loredosed by a sale of the mortgaged BARRY COUNTY property Is sold st foreclosure sale under 4 MCL 600.3212. that the loiowing mortgage plat thereof as recorded In Liber 6 of pursuant .1U NOTICE TO The CREDITORS; decedent Gerald Norman Knapper. died 01/12/2025 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate wil be forever barred unless presented to Diane T. Mulvaine. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 4312 Irxkan Isle St Battle Creek. Ml 49017 and the personal representative within 4 rrxxiths after the date of publication of this notice PROBATE COURT days from the MCL 600.3241a (b) notice, •• t revised juctcature act of 1961. 1961 AA 236. 100, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the days from the date of such sale, or 15 '»'> Nobce IS given inder section 3212 of the STATE OF MICHIGAN be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241s 30 ■................... telephone number stated vi this notice. April 17, 2020 m Instrument Number 2020- which case the redemption period shall r TOALLCREOrrORS; County Middlevllte, ttte party kxectosartg the mortgage at the or a title insurance company, either of which in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241, In '■ L. thereafter active duty, ptea^ contact the attorney tor Nodes ol toreciosure by adverdsement. Souto Ropier Avenue Cortim, KY 40701 shsil be 6 months from the date of such 'i- days ago, or rf you have been ordered to Robert J Stanton Jr Successor Co-Truslee 304 06-41-126-100-00 The redemption period I a *t of Village of of active duty has concluded less than 90 ol Barry, State of Michigan, to-wtt: Lot sale, ♦ H sum Drive, Middleville. Ml 49333 Property ID! R 9 tel. * the Ptsts. Peg* 66, Barry County Records. J f 1 A which Michigan, Commordy known as 62S Misty Ridge I V 9 Deads, hereof i ''<r, esote to ehom tetters at adnnstiaion nate been ba assorted and dstrtxjted to toe persons eneead f*. ‘Jai.-:** 19. 2025 There * no perscxief reptesenOM of SeteorY Jessica WsiefewsU. original mortgagors. '■*J i 1981 as restated on July X. 2011 dad on Jmary MORTGAGE SALE -Greg WatetewsU and I '.V bwng Trust Of fJiar/ Lou Stenton dated Jitty 29 VW 080 01 pUBCttOft Noooe e kxtoer {yven toat toe Trust 5 M TO ALL CREDfTORS: The dacedart Maqr Lou SMon, Seteor ct tie agatost toe Lmoq Trust at Mary Lou Stanton, dated to service member on active duty, if your perxxl OMe ot 0*ato of Decadent Jvtoary 19 2025 ownership of the property. A potential encouraged Attention homeowner: If you are a rmbtary Estate of Gerald Norman Knapper Date of birth; 02y2&1930 Mary Lou Stanton Omb of firti d Oecadarc October 22.1920 9 NOTICE 1993 as restated on Aly», 2011 entitle the purchaaer to free ar>d doer Is STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Decedent s Estate Lwng Trust of Mary Lou Stertton datsd JMy 29. aeued Credton of Setex m noMted M al dam may charge a tee tor this information. •* * < be the place of holding the drcuil court in jc: t wM bidder tor cash or cashier's check st ’K A mortgage following premtsas. or some part of them, at a public auction sale to th* highe«t r y * ' the foredosad by a sate of the mortgaged <• k> ‘4m'T % STATE OF IM^fttGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDfTOflS MOnCE OF MORTGAGE FORECfjOSl^E I. Thursday, Februory T?, 2025 TbE KASTNGS BANNER WWW HostingsBanner com FT- e 9 MORTGAGE Blumberg. J. & THE AT Johnson (P69564). Associates. LLC. Johnson, 5955 West the period 600.3278. property the during borrower will the redemption Dated: February 20, 2025 File No 25-001299 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group Services Schneiderman Ml 48335 248.539.7400 PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.; Mt 25 6254 Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number 1553861 (02-13)(03-06) (248)502.1400 (02-27)(03-20) 9 ♦ I Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Mam Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo. Ml 49009. wl[9 9 & Mortgagee/Assignee Beaver - i �w 4 J 9 8 1 I SPORTS 10 I I j■ A If 1 ■0V 1 I J I ‘ www.HastingsBanner.com / '5^ J Thursday, February 27, 2025 / J ‘r r . <' I Vikings reach final four for first time in 20 years Z J il * fc * I I ■ I f ** ‘ r . r?'” ■I.-P lr> 4' ^1 f » t I 'Ad X i' j V 4 • f <¥ 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor The last hope for the Vikings reaching the state wrestling championship match for the first time ever on Saturday came down to an eight second ride. Lakewood senior LJ Rogers played the bull, and he very nearly displaced his rider. Yale 138-pounderLogan Winters held to a 3-2 lead after scoring a two-point reversal with 23 seconds remaining in the third period of his bout with Rogers. The two were set for a restart with eight seconds left on the clock. At the whistle, Rogers spun out to his left and then back into Winters nearly managing to score a reversal with Win ters on his back in the middle of the mat, but Winters recovered. When that push failed, Rogers shot to his feet and Winters wrapped himself around Rogers’ waist. Rogers drove forward, pushing hard with his left leg, and Winters had slipped down down below Rogers’ right knee clinging to an ankle when the horn sounded. Ten bouts into the MHSAA Division 3 Team Wrestling Semifinal at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo Saturday afternoon Yale had a 35-17 lead on the Lakewood varsity wrestling team, meaning any more points in the final four bouts would clinch a Yale victory. The three Winters took with his 3-2 decision sealed the deal in what would be a 43-25 Yale win. The Bui Idogs went on to be the Dundee Vikings’ annual victim in the Division 3 State Championship falling 74-0. Dundee has now won eight straight MH SAA Division 3 Team Wrestling State Championships. Lakewood matched its best state tournament run ever by earning a spot in the final four for the first time since a one-point loss to Lowell in the MHSAA Division 2 Semifinals in 2004. “Nothing to hang our heads about,” Lakewood head coach Tony Harmer said. “It’s been 20 years since we were in the final four. We’re doing the right things. We have a bunch of freshmen that are coming back. We had great se nior leadership that got us here. Those freshmen coming back though, they’re going to get better over the summer. They’re truly going to get better over the summer.” Even if Rogers had managed to escape Winters’ grasp, or clinch a win in the 138-pound bout with a reversal, Lake wood still would have had a lot of work to do in the final three bouts to keep the 2025 tournament run going. Yale scored five pins in the first ten matches of the dual to build its nearly insurmountable lead getting six points from Cole McLaughlin at 175 pounds, William Spain at 190, Mackey Mc Clelland at 113, Logan Rhodes at 120 and Kersten McClelland at 32 pounds. Jacob Everett at 190 pounds and Vincent Stamm at 132 were the only two Lake wood guys to make it beyond the first period in those matches. While the Vikings’ weren’t mathemat ically out ofit at that point, coach Harmer said his comer knew that the math wasn’t working out once McClelland pinned Stamm, one of the Vikings’ three indi vidual state qualifiers this season. “We had some disappointments, that is really what it is,” Harmer said. “It’s about match-ups and it’s about doing your job when you’re out there and the expectations.” Early Lakewood wins included a 9-6 victory for Alexander Risk at 165 pounds against Yale’s Dominic Bums to open the dual and a 10-1 major decision by Joel Simon in his 215-pound match with Yale’s Josh Harrison. Coach Harmer did think both of those guys may have been able to push just a little more in an attempt to score more team points in those two bouts. Lakewood did have an 18-12 lead six bouts into the semifinal. Bryan Aguilera had another explosive match for Lake wood with a pin of Yale’s Shawn Coarse 21 seconds into the 285-pound bout and then 106-pounder Dakota Harmer followed up with an 18-3 technical fall over Yale’s Pierce Moran. Yale won the next five matches though with three pins, a 15-0 technical fall by Landon Sopha over Viking senior Kade Boucher and Winters’ win. Boucher was really pleased his team helped him earn one more day of varsity wrestling, alongside his father, assistant coach Nick Boucher, and his brother, sophomore Bryson Boucher, with Fri day’s quarterfinal victory over White hall, but he had the toughest of draws Saturday. Sopha’s technical fall was his 200th varsity victory in four years. He is 51-4 on the season and was a state runner-up as a sophomore. Bryce Goodemoot came out strong for Lake wood after Rogers’ loss and took an 18-6 major decision over Yale’s Caiden Hackett at 144 pounds. Bryson Boucher followed that up with a 5-0 shut out of Yale’s Levi Frazer in the 150-pound match. Senior Calder Villanueva was the last guy on the mat for Lakewood, falling 21-5 by technical fall to Yale’s Finn Ruediger. Perennial state champion Dundee defeated Allegan 72-0 in the other state semifinal in Kalamazoo Saturday, and it was a pin by Ogemaw Heights’ 113-pounder Roman Goulette in the quarterfinals Friday that kept the Dundee squad from shutting out all three of its opponents over the weekend. Dundee dispatched of its quarterfinal opponent, Ogemaw Heights 75-6, while Lakewood and Whitehall were at the midpoint of their dual Friday. Allegan beat Hart 35-24 and Yale toppled Mad ison 41-24 in the other two D3 State Quarterfinals Friday. Dundee has only missed appearing in the Division 3 State Final once since 2007 and has now won 12 state titles since then including the last eight. Whitehall had been the state runner-up in D3 to the Dundee Vikings in three of the past four seasons before falling to Lakewood Friday. f * p 4 .A r I. b?.'. f M y' ■J' I <>. r > • 5 A* jr ” A* • A/ A \ : J I * t Z’ i K .^f< 4^. •t t^' V 4^ J } I ■ .» f 5: 4 i I t ,r ’ • h ) Xt I J />■ >1 >r tpT .M ■«b “' A ' ;'4 .5. >• * •' 4I - ‘> A .1^1 •* ' 9 t tl> « I * * 0 Uli! *:r’ J* I I. I « ✓ .. V , J\* d ^‘■ t X * I • / I « 11 AT ’ d ►*/ s*^ t t »• >» ✓ • J e 5 r ( t I >■ * y > ’■—Md . r .0. I r> { •:sn*‘ ^*'V. f T* 7 »> y* t J 'i... ■ J' I > i 11 Jk 'M' a ‘r:^: I J- . X * f i ‘V f •T' k i I W-- V’K •**• t s u r.’ 1 ? ,*S < * 7. I t d 4 I bk i •i Lakewood senior Joel Simon (right), coach Tony Harmer (left) and the Viking sideline celebrates clinching its victory over Whitehall in the MHSAA Division 3 Team Wrestling Quarterfinal at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer J K •' ■■ • •* I F ' '' I ) ”, . i ^rn V . r •i A' I J Ik. > I *•.5 'J'3’ » 0 1 4 I I r •? 4 « •fl i • '-SS, Cj 1 IK" Jt h I -T V P' 1' B 1* F » r ) 1 I > lyiM I IB i ** • v«»% /*t £ 4'< & f, » >•< l^i t * t g I t I •i * * if <<v A 1/ ■ •» « wav *» ■ ..H? X 5 1^* « rt. » Bie^^ 7 •*.* out li a_ I « ■MP ••** •«’ 4S WW»^ j1 V I* I « > b-a. k * fiuK I -wW r I * ----- '<4 ’■I s 4b I k I b r •l 1 i^T 1 I > • 1 V XU ‘. f &- C- rf •» Lakewood senior Bryan Aguilera works on a pin of Whitehall’s Wyatt Jenkins in the second period of their 285-pound match Friday in the MHSAA Division 3 Team Wrestling Quarterfinals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo. / . ‘It. s w ( 1 I V I J X I -JI- A «M* < r l’^ 1 ( «u l^^W, j w * ••w I t 1,. I • iX ••w Varela finally got him on his back in the final minute of the third period. From there, Bryson Boucher and Calder Villanueva took care of business for Lakewood. Biyson went right at Wyatt McFanen with one of Lakewood’s most aggressive performances of the night and pinned him 1:41 into the opening period. Villanueva basically just needed to not get pinned to seal the win for Lakewood, and that never was much of a concern as he took a 19-3 technical fall against Colton Kyser. Kade said he gets more anxious watch ing Bryson wrestle than he is for his own matches, and was happy to see him use his speed to go after points against McFarren. ‘4 was excited. It was just pure enjoy ment,” Kade said of being on the side watching Villanueva finish off the win. “I'm happy for him. I'm happy he got out of his head and got it done. Bryson Boucher, Stamm and Simon are the three Lakewood grapplers who also have more wrestling ahead this weekend at Ford Field in Detroit for the MHSAA Division 3 Individual State Finals. The win Friday was a big turnaround from when the two teams met back in December of 2024. Whitehall beat the Lakewood team 46-24 Dec. 28 at Grandville's Marge and Tate Frederick Invitational. Dakota Harmer flipped his match from that one. Thomas Leeke beat him 7-2 in Grandville, and the Vikings didn't have Aguilera in the line-up at that point, and coach Hanner said his team had a lot of guys still working on getting to the weight they wanted to wrestle at back then. Villanueva didn’t wrestle that day either and LHS Vikings had a void in the line-up at 120 pounds. huge for Lakewood Friday. Another Lakewood senior, Kade Boucher, was pretty happy to extend his high school wrestling career another day after he wasn’t able to earn the return to trip to the individual state finals he was seeking this season. “It means a lot. I was disappointed in whathappened last Saturday obviously,” Kade said. “I am happy that now I get one more match, at least, maybe even two hopefully.” Dakota in the 106-pound bout got an escape early in the third period for the first point in his contest with Whitehall’s Thomas Leeke. The score was evened in the last seconds as Leeke was awarded a point for a stalling penalty against Dako ta, but in the one-minute sudden victory overtime period it was Dakota scoring a take down in the closing seconds that earned him a 4-1 win. Lakewood went on to get a 9-1 major decision from Stephen Aldrich in his 113-pound match with Kassie Sapp, a 4-0 win from Vincent Stamm over Max Kurkowski at 126 pounds, a 17-7 major decision for Kade Boucher at 132 pounds against Jason Sheaffer and an 8-0 major decision from LJ Rogers in the 138-pound match against Kolten Weiler. Aldrich’s win at 113 tied the dual at 16-16 at the midway point. Cody Man zo pinned Lakewood’s Eric Bartlett 52 seconds into the 120-pound match to put Whitehall momentarily back in front 22-16. The string ofwins by Stamm, Boucher and Rogers had Lakewood up 27-12. Whitehall’s Caden Varela took a pin in the 144-pound match against Lake wood’s Bryce Goodemoot that flipped the lead again to 28-27 in favor of White hall. Goodemoot put up a solid fight, but G .t^K= 1 i. z <^Vb^ 4 I El I Ml Vik; I *u .) . 7^" nvu' > I 4 I ^<3 lOl * “T"--- « * 1 U - J s f L z 11 . I I 'A IK W • M*. I M. . r wl V' A«.._:...S s I, » 43.^*’ ll «r •*—f >51 5^ ',^i \ I I ’•tl ' > *An t « *•. I r P f I V J - 0.^- e b ■W* *«* JV ‘ I • L ♦ Ifc-J' ■" .J ■W' — !» ;>■! < .ait2^ '’-M •— e»i 1 J w f i:. « J* -'^b. r r. 1 4l I - jT^ '1^ -•j '-■. • •} i- 1 “--J .T c H >. ‘ • n ■J. «• * t-. > I. 10^ <e ■ I I «' 4 1J r Cr«i-- . J *1 F •> * » 4 i iSi* *. • K- - 'ft '■v I p r . i «i rA-w’* ‘'Ak P -• I w\.' { ’U.. '^~ M«» « a/ Ti!ft •i . % « !b < 1 I VTi' Z t < t .• ♦ I i iT^- If ■TC * •e ? 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The freshman Everett drew gasps and the first real signs of enthusiasm from the Lakewood bench when he earned a quick reversal against Whitehall senior Gavin Craner in the 190-pound match. Craner recovered to pin Everett moments later, in 1:27 total, and improve to 54-0 on the season. Craner is the defending 175-pound state champion in D3, and was the state runner-up at that weight class wrestling for Belding back when he was a sophomore. Only a handful of wrestlers all season have been even able to score an escape point or two against him - let alone a reversal. Craner’s pin did put the Whitehall Vikings in front 16-0 three matches into the quarterfinal. Simon, a senior, got the Vikings their first points on the team scoreboard with a 1-0 decision against Parker Mott in the 215-pound bout, although that was a weight class where Lakewood may have really been hoping to get more than three points. Aguilera, another senior, followed up with a stunning heavyweight match in which he pinned Whitehall’s Wyatt Jenkins at the 3-minute mark, one minute into the second period. Jenkins, who won an individual regional title at 215 pounds last weekend and is now 49-3 overall this season, scored a couple nearfall points and led 5-0 at the end of the first period. Aguilera got a throw in half a minute into the second period though and turned it into a pin that sent the Vikings into a frenzy. Whitehall started the dual with a pair of five-point technical falls thanks to Blake English outscoring junior Alexander Risk 16-0 at 165 pounds and Liam Leeke taking a 19-4 win over junior Owen Prowdley at 175. The Vikings did some work making up for a tough individual regional the previous Saturday in Whitehall. Lake wood head coach Tony Harmer said Everett’s reversal there against Craner was a good pick-me-up for Everett after a heart-breaking blood round loss at the individual regional. Aguilera and Dakota Harmer both had blood round losses at individual regionals too and came up ir s, % �J ' w— ’V Hilton finds touch at the line to finish district win • I J- r r Brett Bremer Sports Editor IC'A 2k *1 r Thomapple Kellogg junior forward Trey Hilton took the ball away from the Scots and went to the free throw line with 70 seconds to play in their MHSAA Division 1 District opener at Wyoming High School Monday. Hilton buried two free throws to give the Trojans their first lead of the second half and the Trojans held the lead the rest of the night. The TK varsity boys’ basketball team earned a spot in Wednesday’s (Feb. 26) MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinal against Byron Center back in Wyoming with a44-37 win over the Caledonia boys. “I feel like once we work as a team and love each other, things go well for us,” Hilton said. “As soon as we play onon-one things don’t work out, but once we love each other, work together and play basketball as a group, as a whole instead of five individual people, it is a really solid squad. Part of that started with a lot of offensive rebonds and a lot of easy buckets we were getting.” Hilton’s two free throws that put TK in front 37-36 were part of a 12-1 run by the Trojans to close out the bailgame. Hilton, who has made a little over half of his free throws this season, was a perfect 6-for-6 at the line for TK in the fourth quarter and finished with ten points before fouling out late in the bailgame. “I told him, I said I’m so proud of you because he has been struggling. He is usually like 50-60 percent from the line, and I thought oh, boy, but he came •' I : . I J g >>‘1 tr jiff Al At tnff.v )< Vt 1 I ' 11 ' lb Xi i'l -J 1^0 X ' w •• r r J f-' •'®- ati. f fl ’.rl I ipi ’ IXJ* X 4 r ID 1 i '1) A M e ■ f * t -vJC I f V’ Q f i? b r nno-f/! I 4 1 b t i bfW t % : jA-trfe' • w>n« - liBfc » P « I ’■■T f F ar A r t J I r/ T It I & r If w X |11 r -"aww % \J J Pt I L1 ♦ \ I A <* MU vd -.1.lil f u '•JT? I I* fl ■. Oil Q 0* 4; H r» z half and turned it up. That was a good turnaround. It was the second game in a row we were down eight, ten points hey, we’ve got to battle back. We’ve got to battle back. “That is not what you expect, but it is. It’s championship basketball. I told them it’s districts, anything can happen. Every team comes to battle. Nobody is just going to lay down for you.” The Trojans made the bounces go their way late with a little extra hustle. Hilton had the take away that led to his go-ahead free throws, and Trojan senior guard Jude Webster got a takeaway on the press after those foul shots, getting the ball up off the floor to Ploeg who then found senior guard Bryce Lloyd for an easy two points. TK also kept a few possessions alive late by tipping rebounds away from the Fighting Scots. “1 told them, when you guys are ev erywhere like that it is hard to stop you. You get on that roll, so that was good to see,” Garber said. “I don’t think we ever cracked under that pressure. We have been here before. Don’t make this mo ment bigger than what it is I said during a timeout with 30 seconds left. You know what to do, get one stop and the game is over and that is exactly what happened.” The winner from Wednesday night’s bailgame in Wyoming will be back there Friday for the district final set to tip off at 7 p.m. East Kentwood and Wyoming were set to meet in the district’s other semifinal ballgame Wednesday. The host Wolves outscored Ottawa Hills 74-68 in their opening round bailgame Monday. up clutch,” TK head coach Phil Garber said. “Those were those moments to seal it at end end. It was great to see that.” “I love being in clutch situations,” Hilton said. Trojan junior forward Lucas Ploeg buried two three-pointers and had a big offensive put-back during the fourth quarter to wipe out what had been a Tl20 Caledonia lead early in the fourth. He finished with 11 points. TK junior guard Ben Lloyd had a game-high 16 points including a three and a few free throws in the fourth quarter. The young Caledonia squad got 14 points from sophomore forward Bryce Backus, ten points from sophomore guard Ben Geerdes and eight from senior guard Parker Little. Points were tough to come by in a ballgame where the officials let the two teams play. It was a 7-7 tie after one quarter and the Scots led 16-10 at the half. “They’re a physical team for sure,” Hilton said. “Props to them, a whole bunch of sophomores out there, they know they have to play physical and they did and they made it tough, but not tough enough I guess.” A 5-0 lead by TK at the start of the game, and a seven-point lead early in the second half for the Scots were the biggest lead for either side until TK pulled away in the end. “They did nothing [special],”TK head coach Phil Garber said. “They ran man. They did some heavy ball denial ... on our end we went into man in the second U I 9 .**K C*x .4k ;€ ••J/ ■ 5J It-? 1• 4 i: Vikings leverage defense to edge out Olivet in district < ?*j* -J’ '•’li'JI’ /* I -'T * Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer -- M. .i Ui *>! 1 r S 1 V- I • .v>3 H r c ; JsW I - i<7 J :>0 1 «< !Pr- ’uMi OfT 31' n k £. J I I 4 i- 'tjn. T A’; VI irSii! '“*i iSM. 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Monday served as the rubber match for the two teams, who split in regular season play this season. The victory moved Lakewood to the district semifinals where they were scheduled to host Lansing Sexton last night (Feb. 26), a team that tagged the Vikings with a couple of losses this year in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division play. While Lakewood’s zone shut the water off on Olivet (5-18) in the first quarter, and the Vikings never trailed during the game, that didn’t mean it wasn’t a nail-biter. In fact, the con test came down to the last posses sion, where the Eagles were able to launch a game-winning shot attempt. Out of a timeout with three seconds left, the Eagles found a flashing Zaiden Bramer, who launched a 3-point attempt that missed everything. The thrilling conclusion came on the heels of the Vikings carving out their largest lead of the game in the fourth quarter. When Troy Acker knocked down a free throw with just over three minutes left in the game. Lakewood took a 33-25 lead, which was a comfortable lead relative to the low-scoring game. Acker, a senior, attacked the rim down the final stretch to keep his team afloat offensively. “I don’t always just look to take over late but sometimes I feel like I want to get a bucket so I just go get the bucket,” Acker said. “I have that mentality when 1 go to the hoop that no one is going to stop me.” After building the eight-point lead, the Vikings missed some key free throws and Olivet saw a flurry of scoring from Ethan Miars, who finished with nine points to tighten up the game. Olivet’s Jack Masters hit a 3-pointer with 9 seconds left to cut his team’s deficit to just one point. Lakewood’s Hollis Poll responded by making one of his two free throws. That gave the Eagles an opportunity to tie or win the game. “(The win) told us that we can play as one and not as individuals,” said Solgat, who tipped his cap to the Lakewood student section, which he said helped his team build momentum. “That’s what we t 4^' ; '*4t < 0 c - 1 • b ♦ SB L ?li b x: IK * ? t' t ^W"»" r KJ r: 3 * ►-. ik I . ♦>! (.9 . *1. nr -- ’ iiiin >' 4 W*' • I .M Y4 '-iit *i *4 S * **w ■^1 I 'it J * ■ Troy Acker, senior guard for Lakewood, looks to use a pick set by freshman Bryer Poll to drive to the rim during Monday night’s Division 2 District Quarterfinal basketball game against Olivet at Lakewood High School. Photo by Jayson Bussa have really been talking a lot about — doing it for each other and not for one.” Acker and freshman Bryer Pol 1 carried the offensive load for the Vikings and did it in different halves of play. Acker came alive in the second half, and down the crucial final stretch, to finish with 17 total points. Nine of those points came in the second half. Poll, who was force inside for the Vi kings, finished with 11 points with seven of those in the first half. Arguably the difference maker in the game, though, came early. Lakewood locked in their zone defense and nearly held Olivet scoreless for the whole first quarter. Ben Possehn hit a 3-pointer with STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. AND JUDGE 25-30034-DE HON WILLIAM DOHERTY Court address: 206 W. Court Street Ste 302, Hastings Ml 49058 Estate of Scott Laroy Sunior. Date of birth: 10/24/1961. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. SCOTT LAROY SUNIOR. died 12/16/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to CHARLES RICHARD SUNIOR, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St. Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 02/21/25 Jackie L. Baker P76955 137 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-3999 Charles Richard Sunior 334 E. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 269-953-5716 1:17 left in the first quarter for the Eagles’ only points. Lakewood led 9-3 after the first frame. Olivet was able to find its offensive footing, but the zone defense continued to give the Eagles problems throughout the rest of the game. Down the final stretch, when the Eagles needed to score quickly, they circled the perimeter look ing to penetrate. “We knew what Olivet was going to bring to the table we knew where to jam in at,” Solgat said. “We made a couple of adjustments in the second half to take away the middle and they were working hard in that middle.” Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board Meeting Feb 17,2025 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Salary Resolutions Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer and Code Officer wage increase Assessor’s salary Fire Dept Appropriations Approve publishing and sending budget to public hearing Adjourned at 6:59 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor ♦ ♦ « 1 % luTr .. 2 I / > .-'.w 7 * i- .' i1 -Fl / i; A i •X *I 1’ < •• -aS X?; « R. • *< t / " \ - dL.v. ‘1 « vr- Thornapple Kellogg junior Trey Hilton puts a shot over Caledonia sophomore Lincoln Senti in the paint during their MHSAA Division 1 District Quarterfinal ballgame at Wyoming High School Monday, Photo by Brett Bremer SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Justin D. Drenth, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: October 22, 2019 Recorded on October 28, 2019, in Document No. 2019-010426, Foreclosing ; Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 28/100 Dollars ($195,862.28) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 12 AND BONIFACE POINT, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 65, IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. PINE LAKE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 473 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST SIDE GOLDSMITH PROPERTY 300 FEET TO SHORE LINE OF PINE LAKE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR FIFTY FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID GOLDSMITH LINE 300 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY, THENCE EASTERLY CENTER OF HIGHWAY FOR 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO SAID PLEASURE POINT AND SAID BONIFACE POINT IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST PINE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 373 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY 300 FEET TO THE SHORE LINE OF PINE LAKE;THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID MILLER LINE 300 FEETTOTHE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY THENCE WESTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY 50 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 10727 Center St, Plainwell, Ml 49080 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Mi 48335 248.539.7400 1554354 (02-27)(03-20) V f I �- I 1 1 Iwl IV 1 'J z I Thursday, February 27, 2025 12 t t TbE HASTINGS BANNER i. ' WWW HastingsBanner.com F I Iw I ?! <* a < J ¥■ r" I I r It TK comes up short of third straight finals trip I sS ■ 5? 5 I. I ) L 1? r J * l£ 1 J J •41^ 1 less than half a point back of the last r. .A I I r ( is I » -, it' ■ 4 'f t ¥ zz«« of the four slate quality ing teams with I ft i I I I a total of746.14 points. TK had a final a score of 743.00. b I i I f F f V 4 The TK ladies had a score of 226 ifp 1 J 1 in round one and sal in second place team to make a return trip to the slate finals for the third consecutive season. ITie Trojans placed sixth at their / 4 the final round. Northview was fifth, Round one had its sparkle. Round two was solid. Round three just wasn't quite where it needed to be for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer t J 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor 4 A i behind only Plainwell at that point. The TK team added a score of 213.20 ■S 1 ^'1 .•fr. I in round two, and was in third place MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Regional hosted by Forest Hills t i t t ! g/ k !*' .•i going into round three. Plainwell had the top score in each Northern High School Saturday. 4 of the first two rounds at 232.20 and The Trojans have made their money in round three in recent seasons, but a r 224.08, The Plainwell Trojans capped 5 off the regional championship with a round three score of 309.30 Saturday wasn’t enough for the TK ladies to hold the spot in the top four that they / score of311.40 in round three. Zeeland 4 West had the day’s top round three T J 1 t { r had after the first two rounds of the regional. score of 315.10. Cedar Springs moved Plainwell, Zeeland West, Cedar round tliree and Reeths-Puffer into Springs and Reeths-Puffer had the fourth with a score of 310.60 in that top four round three scores of the day final round. into third with a score of 313.60 in I I I 4 n» 1 ♦ r Mason was seventh on the day at FHN and finished as the top four teams in the final standings. Plainwell won the regional title with an overall 1 (4 overall with a score of 739.02 ahead •* of Forest Hills Northern 732.92, Gull a «*T* score of767.68 ahead ofZeeland West Lake 728.48, DeWitt 726.54, Mount 760.14, Cedar Springs 750.86 and Pleasant 718.54 and St. Johns 703.40. I I f I rt)' ■■ J < The MHSAA Division 2 Com Reeths-Puffer 646.60. petitive Cheer Finals will be held TK was a couple points up on Cedar Springs and Reeths-Puffer heading into round three, and Northview also Saturday, March I, at McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan jumped the Trojans in the standings in University in Mt. Pleasant. Junior Payton Gater and the Thornapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team perform back walkovers during their round two routine Saturday at the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Regional hosted by Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids. The TK season came to an end with a sixth-place finish Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer tf > h’'T J F t I L t ‘ *9 • ' I 1' 1 ‘I-: M*’ *'X»* >4 / J .* / s 9 » >•; *• V t \ I > fl I *1 .k 1 1 A • - "s »’ f. w X * 4 Ve V** R ** • I i «* SVSU next stop for big, talented Saxon TE A; #CAAJ> J -r : *'* .«• I n.C<«« •Ab* • <:l 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor e When Hastings sophomore quarterback Mason Tossava heaved a pass up to the sideline on a third down during his first season as the Saxons’ varsity starter nobody on the Saxons sideline looked at it as a coin flip, not with senior light end Jett Barnum on the other end. The same went for the previous QB firing balls out to Barnum, 2024 grad Owen Carroll. “Both of the quarterbacks that he had always talked about the fact they knew where Jett was on every play,” Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. “Every time they were dropping back, they knew where he was. He kind ofchanged how we looked at things. We knew on a third or a fourth down, and everybody in the stadium knew, where the ball was going to go just because he had that innate ability to go up and compete for the ball. “It wasn’t a 50-50 ball. It was an 80-20 ball. That gave us a huge advantage on second and third down with what we were going to do.” The 6-4, 215-pound tight end, who is competing this week in districts with the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team, signed his National Letter of Intent Friday tojoin the Saginaw Valley State University football program next season. Murphy said Barnum is the first player to sign on at the NCAA Division 11 level since he has been as part of the Saxon coaching staff. “Jett has shown over the last three years that he is one of those kids that loves the workouts, the grind. To be a college athlete you have to be able to love to grind, you < bl J >wa0 ‘ *> f ft n T 8 M V w V lb wsaiMi^turi r c, Hastings senior Jett Barnum is joined by his parents Jude and Jesse Barnum and Hastings High School football coaches Pat Coltson and Jamie Murphy as he signs his National Letter of Intent to join the Saginaw Valley State University football program next season. Photo by Brett Bremer have to love to practice, you have to love to work out in the weight room, because that is what you’re going to do for your first couple years. You’re going to be a practice guy, you’re going to be a weight room guy, and you’re going to have to have a great attitude about it, and he has got those qualities.” Barnum ends his time with the Saxon varsity football team as its all-time leading receiver. He had 22 catches for 209 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior even with the Saxons’ Wing-T offense moving the football on the ground most of the time - and Barnum’s blocking was certainly a part of that rushing success too. “Offensively and defensively this year we were different because of him,” Mur phy said. “We knew he was special when he was coming up and when he was younger and we have kind of changed our offense to fit him into what we do. We do that with our defense every year and we do that with our offensive with different kids. We do that to fit the kids that we have. He was a little bit different in terms of his atldetic •«lw V ir I IS L NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION yv Tankee SpringB Townahip 2»4 K BJUOG5 MnWLKVUXB, MICHIQAN 4«SD TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO; THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance No. 02-13-2025-1 which was adopted by the Yankee Springs Township Board at a regular meeting held on February 13.2025. SCOPE, PURPOSE, IWTEHT. This section includes the purpose to establish a Township fire department, to establish rules and regulations and prescribe duties of fire department volunteers and employees. SEdffi GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE AREA, The fire department will provide coverage to the entire Township. SECnON3 »i4 SW 2M SCOPE AND LEVEL OF SERVICES. The fire department is authorized to provide a range fire services to the township citizens. BASIC ORGAKIZATIQHAL STRUCTURE. This section provides the organization ol the fire department FIRE DEPARTMENT FINANCES. This section specifies methods of financing the fire department operations. FIRE DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIOfe. This section authorizes the Township Board to prepare and adopt rules and regulations for the fire department SECT10H7 CHIEF DUTIES. This section specifies the authorities and duties of the fire department chief. S£im FIREFIGHTERS, section includes requirements and provisions regarding firefighters. SECTIONS TRAINING, This section Include requirements lor training and certifications lor fire department personnel. SECTION to SASKThis section includes the requirement to develop and adopt safety regulations for fire department operations. smii DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE, This section authorizes the fire chief to develop and recommend disciplinary procedures to the township board for StCBOW 12 department personnel. M MPENSATION- This section includes regulations regarding compensation for fire department personnel. SECTION 13 PUBLIC CONTACT, This section authorizes the chief or designed to represent the township regarding fire department matters. MNIj saw SECTION 16 EMERGENCY RESPONSES, This section provides that lire department personnel shall only respond outside of the township pursuant to recog razed mutuaVautomatic aid agreements. DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES, This section authorizes the township board to provide necessary vehicles and equipment for fire fl fighting operations and for the chief to recommend the types of equipment and vehicles needed. DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, The township board shall determine the number of buildings/fadlities needed for the fire department The chief shall ensure the maintenance of fire department buildings and facilities. MN.1Z SECTION 16 SOLICITING DONATIONS, The township board must approve all fundraising activities All donations shall be submitted to the township treasurer. Rre d^ent personnel may establish a tax exempt opization tor tundraisiM activities. SEVERABILITV, The provisions ot this Ordinance are severable.SECTION 19 EFFECTIVE OATE/REPEAL This Ordinance shall take eftecl the day after publication after adoption. Ml ordinances in conflict are herewith repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the lull full text the Ordinance has been posted in the Office ol of the Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy co of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Tom Hopkins, Clerk >M A ■>■1 IS50 s < TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing The Hope Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed tow’nship budget for fiscal year 2025-26 on Monday March 17,2025 at 6:30 p.m., at the Hope Township Hall 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings MI 49058, the Regular Board meeting to follow. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township hall. This notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA) The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven days notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing, caDing or via email the following: Deborah Jackson Hope Township Clerk 5463 S M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 clerk@hopetownship.com 284 N. Briggs Road MiddleviHe, Ml 49333 (269) 795-9091 ability on the edge and his ability to go after balls. His ability to just compete in the air. That made us change things. He made us a lot better.” Barnum also scored on a pick six this fall, and had 63 tackles, six sacks and four forced ftimbles playing a defensive end spot. He went through the recruitment pro cess as a tight end and outside linebacker, and said he is looking forward to being on the offensive side of ±e ball at SVSU. “I went there and it was all energy, all hype, I really loved the atmosphere and can see myself working there for the next four years,” Barnum said. ‘That is kind of what was the deciding factor, like man I’m going to go there and I’m going to work my tail off for four or five years and just kick it Hopeftilly, get a startingjob there real soon.” He knows he’ll have to get stronger to do that, and he is expecting a much broader college playbook to be one of the challenges he’ll face right away at the next level. Barnum said he chose SVSU in part because ofthe atmosphere, but also because he sees a good business school there and an affordable one too. Barnum won’t be too far from home competing wi± ±e Cardinals in ±e Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Confer ence, also home to Grand Valley State University and the Ferris State University team that has won three of the past four NCAA Division 11 Football National Championships. While winning all kinds of all-confer ence, all-region and all-county awards for football throughout high school, and being a key member of the Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team forthree seasons, Barnum has also won numerous track and field accolades most notably an all-state finish with the Saxon 4x400-meter relay team that placed second at the 2023 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Finals. Barnum was as part ofthe Saxon varsity football team that won a district title his sophomore season in 2022. The Saxons have been in the postseason in each ofthe past five seasons and won at least a share of four straight Interstate-8 Athletic Con ference Championships from 2020-2023. “Football has always just been a big sport for me,” Barnum said. “1 have always watched highlights growing up of people catching footballs, and I have always grind ed towards one thing and that was football. No matter what, where 1 was at, because I moved here in fifth grade, no matter where I was at or what I was playing I was always giving my all in football. It was kind of the sport 1 fell in love with, so that is kind of why I want to keep it going.” Sure, Murphy is a tad biased, but he thinks the Cardinals got a steal in adding Barnum. “He has all the capabilities of blocking in space, drive blocking off the line, go ing up and getting the ball off the air and running clean routes. People thou^t this offense might hold him back and limit his capability of going on to the next level, and it really didn’t. 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A H Thursday, February 27, 2025 13 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I Lions and Panthers nearly reach regional tournament They were so close. The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team placed fifth and the Delton Kel logg team sixth at the MHSAA Division 4 Competitive Cheer District Saturday, Feb. 15, at Schoolcraft High School. The Lions were better than seven teams at their cheer district, but were shooting for being better ±an eight. Host Schoolcraft earned the fourth and final regional quali fying spot by outscoring the Lions by 1.18 points over the course of the three rounds. The Lions put on a great charge in the end. Maple Valley’s round three score of 284.60 points was bettered only by the district champions from Coloma and was 9.4 points better than the round three score of ±e Schoolcraft ladies, but not quite enougli to catch ±em. Lion head coach Sarah Huissen said she thought her girls performed three great rounds on the day, “but so did the other four teams ±at advanced to regionals. I am so proud of this team and their accomplish ments this season.” Coloma won ±e district championship with an overall score of 735.54 points. Lawton was second with a score of688.90, White Pigeon third at 663.60 and School craft fourth with a final tally of 653.30. Maple Valley put up a three-round score of 652.12. J £ C V > Itr tftb V IW) { ilJBft lei j I ‘ , ig fr 'jloorl I ;■ ant 'Hli> J lb, I ■ i-' J ’ a b/i i ?ni9ri ■jffl-indit ; nr/l ♦ L I •' I •. hi -r i sflT ■jfcz’.l Az.jT'ib 4 I 7,'.)ZJnioci ’ ; ; jew) 5 ■; ' J?.* , •*k y; .'yoiih 7 9k. <( i I t toIb EnoiqmBfl^ wr iab 1 J I II i I I I aril fo b£( I I s on'j no J jdgj ori) 5-n V JJ !• ^-Tr « A i(vk;JBrjJ?rrrGe'! <• Mylrijlo hL^OT ■"7 9 ^5 r .♦nrJ Vi,?. n y r \S p. Ir*. I I 4 S' Ar<.V l'> > I t u Ti-« J‘ T . 3 * s - f •l J f ►Vl’i •l / M". fl I A'i “U-* C 9 There were three teams within ten points of the Schoolcraft for the final regional qualifying spot. Delton Kellogg was sixth overall with a score of 648.20 ahead of Gobles 644.10, Comstock 591.40, Covert 558.20, Bloomingdale 510.00, Constan tine 501.02 and Hartford 490.60. Despite not being too far from advanc ing, Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reyn olds said it was still a great way to end her team’s season. The Pan±ers had their best overall score of the year. “The girls performed with confidence and pride,” Reynolds said. “We missed moving on by just a few points, and as sad as we were, they were happy with how they performed.” The Delton Kellogg team’s round one was its best of the season with a 208.5 score, and coach Reynolds said it was a huge improvement from the team’s first meet of the season where they earned a score of 179.1. She said her girls were on time with their jumps and their motions. DK was third after that opening round. She said that her team was a bit shaky in round two, but still good overall. The Pan±ers closed out their season with their best round three performance of the season which earned a score of 266.3. That total was more than 70 points better than their first round three attempt this season. While Delton Kellogg started strong, Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 r ! h i aaanra-.- MKNI »'-.;a<'. -.45 • 7; J > ' r I i f .& F 1 I r 1 * I V' The Delton Kellogg iersity competitive cheer team celebrates a successful performance at its MHSAA Division 4 District Feb. 15 at Schoolcraft High School. The Panthers had their top score of the season while placing sixth. Photo provided round one was ±e one where ±e Ma ple Valley score wasn’t quite up to ±e challenge of keeping up with ±e district leaders. Maple Valley had a score of 196.00 in round one. All four regional qualifying teams were over 200 points in the round, as were Delton Kellogg and Gobles. The Lions were in seven± after round one and still seventh after round two after tallying a score of 171.52 in round two which included a ten-point deduction. Coloma had ±e top score in each of ±e three rounds. The Comets scored 222.40 points in round one, 210.14 in round two and 303.00 in round three. They were the only ones to score more than 200 points in round two and the only ones to pass the 300-point mark in round three. “Overall, the season was not a smooth as one hopes for, but I am still proud of these young ladies,” coach Reynolds said. “We improved over 100 points from our first meet in December. We are losing a few seniors and a few foreign exchange students. I expect to have a strong and eager team next year.” i I 1^ I •br I •r tn • 1 *I 4 • I I 5 •s i*’ I 5 % 11 T ■ •T J" •J Lt f wt *< J I.. Hastings downs Hopkins in district opener at Hamilton •> Brett Bremer Sports Editor I 1^ JKf*' LT & Hopkins made a late run with the help of a few Hastings turnovers, but the Saxons prevailed to get another shot at Holland Christian. The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team was set to face the Maroons in the MHSAA Division 2 Boys’ Basketball District Semifinals at Hamilton High School Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Ma roons ended the Saxons’ season in the district semifinals a year ago. The Saxons opened the state tourna ment with a 56-52 win over Hopkins in the district’s opening round at Hamilton ;JqoH Ji A) I 'i' I . J \ I ! ' '■ r a ri i •J t '8you ^7^ ri! I' ft m ,;rK)O3£M sdt salt oi '. : <« i «s if XT* % 91 * ' * I t jid)3;i8£! 'rcoB £ noi8rzia ' A«- 4.S I I r <-/{ ik« a-.-.:: I fSrH oojirrneH IE Ehnfiirnsii tor-.’'' i. f ,«rL ^M arf I r n .6^ ni ..yijesnbSW I 'aiijiAzs f ' 4A ■ fi . . I I Afj tSSBmUOJ 3JBJ2 te y-i. ii :;r -lA'fne u 1 osn^C’ f norj : r'‘qeH ii?vE -UJ t . it •i •I 1 h* • > r. «»w« *’X. . £t-cc^^ tH T , -nRflarai«b>4B . 4fc. I I Ji -y; f/ 7,g:W:T ;Q.tr woT h?/iBri'r’b! T/ • ij u X d* . .1'7 I kr*::. NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW ___________________ A I I If It 'X Kt t The Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 4,2025, at 10:00 am in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Rd, Hastings, Michigan 49058 to organize and review the Assessment Roll._____________________________ I f [ I < Iio unsmee TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 1 I I * to ’I r ** I A ;iiura i£u iJ 4X [ 1 1 It p 4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Rd, Hastings. Michigan on: I t. Hfiai .1 /, 5,..II , O9mA9h2VGbl8fliui yn^z. 1 ♦ V ! » I r 4 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025 9:00 am to NOON & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm CLASS Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental Personal 4 I .T ll ! — 1 ••“ t I ♦1 t i r 5"^ 4» h ' • T i HI •l 1 I I I 'I, I, t*- iL< . I 11 ’“I’* Hl - K 4: til 1 W'-’'■"-*1358* ■:..•; « a I, ’ n'T. I < ' AB T •-- r* - I I ?• IL'Uii ll /ri£*‘T .M ■ **n* I 11 « r ••i"'? 'J ; >i^i4 * 'If^, , '* 'c=’;7* i taKV I; This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) , L MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ^1 ,4 ••Z I J - > 4 : -rT Agricultural 45.32% Commercial 43.25% Industrial 50.09% Residential 45.45% Personal Property 50.00% Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected of Review 1.10327 1.15607 0.99820 1.10011 1.00000 after completion of the Board Barb Earl, Johnstown Township Supervisor - for appointments: 269-721-8443 Michele Story, Johnstown Township Assessor Johnstown Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origins, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. t /'I. '^Pinr ••! Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: > ijJj iJVML; J IT; I I ; R<4|jv I t i I ■<<’ ; t\i22C:a MULTIPLIER .9954 1.0168 1.0577 1.1052 1.0000 1.0000 Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Rd Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2194 I- j tyrt >; I')* RATIO 50.23 49.17 47.27 45.24 50.00 50.00 APPOINTMENTS ARE RECOMMENDED, but not required: letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. d B ' UI r Tuesday, March 4,2025, 5:00 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10, 2025, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Thursday. March 13, 2025,1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. TZ-li# T jiiijHtuni i I lia*’ * J * PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, Ml 49017, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessment or taxable values, pov erty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2024 f I I F*e x.L MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. to u - I. 1: districts. It’s a different feel.” Porter Shaw led the Saxons with 16 points in the ballgame and Barnum fin ished withs 15. Sophomore guard Jack Webb chipped in eight points. Coach Webb said the plan was to get the ball inside to Barnum and let him go to work on the offensive end. He found good shots there, but coach Webb said it felt like there was a lid on the basket that prevented the Saxons from really stretching their lead. As for dealing with the Vikings’ pres sure late, the Saxons got used to it some as the Hopkins squad pressured after made See OPENER on 16^i . J u •: u;?-» 1 a* I give before sending the Vikings to the free throw line and senior guard Dre Mathis used those up as the clock ticked down to 17 seconds. The Saxon defense forced a tough shot on the Vikings’ next chance, and ±en the Saxons hit a couple of free throws down the stretch while preventing Hopkins from getting any real good looks at ±e basket. The Saxons had been up nine points going into the fourth quarter. “We didn’t handle their press very well down the stretch, and they were hitting threes,” coach Webb said. “They hit some deep threes and some contested threes. We tried to shut them down on that. It’s I nnr W >' High School Monday. Saxon head coach Jess Webb said his team had some unforced errors late in ±e game, specifically dealing with some full-courtpressure from the Vikings, “but luckily we had some kids step up in big moments.” Saxon senior Jett Barnum had a steal that led to a coast-to-coast lay-up putting Hastings in front by four points with about two minutes to play. Hopkins was within one after burying a contested three-pointer, and the Vikings were within 54-52 with 25 seconds to play with the basketball. Hastings still had a couple of fouls to 9 The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Johnstown Township. Individ uals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Johnstown Township by writing or calling. Johnstown Township Clerk 13641 S. M37 Hwy. Battle Creek Ml 49017 269-721-9709 !*• I ■1 vu 5 * J f‘ 4» 9 r Public Notice f* 1 k. s k City of Hastings I nnuil. kW J -RS I ’ I”"-'*' The City of Hastings Board of Review for 2025 will be held at Hastings City Hall, 201 E State St, on the following dates: I r* I t » >: < •> ‘ r ■ . J; ^■.(45 'i T A RS'XE^ 0 4 JH I 3 I - K •l >• a J ?• I - r’ XF-'’J I I itebtfTut aSfoh'- ■ . r I* I’ bi’V.’f -. q bano:-4 > b I i The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2025 assessments. * .‘1 •* • 1 A* r t < J f ■; 'z.* «■ •» And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. Meetings are by Appointment, to schedule, contact: City Hall @ ph. 269’945-9350 M L I 5^ <• c Tuesday, March 4,2025,11:30 am Organizational Meeting Monday. March 10,2025,9:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday. March 11,2025,^:00 pm to 9:00 pm Organizational Meeting: March 4th, 1:00 pm Appeal Hearings: Tuesday, March 11th, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday, March 12th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm It A 4 -rr xs^ i L PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 5463 M-43 Hwy.. Hastings, Ml 49058 to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: 2025 Board of Review Meeting Scheduie S'' 10" ' • •r I* TOWNSHIP OF HOPE 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW J • j'X’ J .J By City Resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 10th, 2025 5 " The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2025 are as follows: •| I t ifi il J I I F L APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: Agricultural 47.78% 1.0465 Commercial 45.18% 1.1067 Industrial 49.227o 1.0158 Residential 43.81% 1.1413 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. i: >f ri f I 1%. Commercial........ Residential.......... Industrial............. Agricultural.......... Personal Property I I p I A A « .. J'l.dp » r h zl -1. •s - ■» • •l^ k li'* J I T? •1 I t 44.36 47.13. 43.60 45.47. 50.00 Doug Peck. Supervisor Hope Township Kevin Harris. Assessor Hope Township 1.1271 1.0608 1.1467 1.0996 1.0000 Hope Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin sex or disability. American with Dfsabliities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Hope Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Castleton Township by writing or calling. Hope Township Clerk 5463 M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-648-2464 ■ I;-., :r • 9 s Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice •n J .K J iBj I• r4 r ♦ > r ! F ■ I r. I ■. 4 i i z ' The City will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon 3-day notice. Contact: Sarah Moyer-Cale - City Manager, ph. 269-945-9350 I II I r I A: ' /• 4 4 M t-KI I ] r < ? i I ♦ ♦ V I �f , J< J' * «l 1 M THE HASTINGS BANNER . __ w»w.Ha,«„gsBan„er.co. I .A »? ■ A= k? -' ’ Ir .' « 3l :* A Delton Kellogg held visiting Coloma to one point in the fourth quarter to rally for a 32-28 win over the Comets on senior night at DKHS Tuesday. “It was a tale of two halves,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said. “The first half we looked out of sync, and didn’t take care of the basket ball. Down 18-12 [at the half], missing lay-ups and box outs we struggled to get anything going.” The Panthers clawed to within 27-23 by the end of the third quarter and then went ahead with a 9-0 run to start the fourth. “I was proud of our two seniors, Lucy Lester and Josie Williams, for playing hard every minute they were in there. Lucy always talks, no matter where she is on the court, and Josie really worked hard grabbing rebounds and getting to the hoop.” Williams had ten points, all at the free throw line. She was lO-of-22. As a team DK was just 13-of-28 at the free throw line, so they could have had a little more breathing room with a better perfonnance there. Izzie Wendland had a team-high 11 points for Delton including a big basket late in the fourth quarter that extended her team’s lead to two possessions. Lillibridge said Addie Stampflercame n 1 I / □ i * kJh c A f Mi = /I • ’i •i Kk V- •7^ i ' r^ PHl I T ’I I *ll A r i: «• J J ar. ’"W fs 9 ■!■ iB.ii k .V into the game and came up with a bunch of steals and made the extra passes when needed on offense to help lead the charge. The one Coloma point in the fourth quarter came on a free throw with less than a second left. This never quit attitude, and growth from the team is what I continue to be proud of,” Li 11 ibri dge said. “We matched our win total from last year and continue to fight.” Delton Kellogg moved its record to 5-16 overall this season with the win to close the regular season. The Panthers return to action Monday at Pewamo-Westphalia High School where they will face Maple Valley at 7 p.m. in an MHSAA Division 3 District Quarterfinal contest to start the state tournament. The winner of that one gets the host Pirates in the district semifinals Wednesday, March 5. The Delton Kellogg girls were 2-0 in a pair of non-conference ballgames against the Maple Valley girls this season. The Panthers were held winless in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Cen tral Division this winter. They fell to 0-10 in conference play with a 63-26 loss to visiting Galesburg-Augusta last Friday. Jalin Lyons had a career high 12 points in the loss and Williams added 12 points too with a hard-working second half. r•> •> i'r’ i . DK girls shut down Coloma late to win their finale Brett Bremer Sports Editor t » s t /)/ J • ¥ FT- 4 J f 9 r ■^: * 4 «. TO •^J***- ft 1^' 1 A V! *> 4 • > 4 M V > ■ I, > f I 1 J J < * T '.r .A I* / *4 r 1 > I «! > « f ‘1 v*** I. I * * 4 l[ f *< f. 1 -aA H* y f 4 ««« i Z* r t JC r t g z c d< r iH , ■■ I X* a 4 r* 4 V i• .. 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Photo by Perry Hardin i - J *%> , J 1 * r I I LHS Cheer squad sixth at its D3 regional meet * N <9* I I k< • >r.- 4 I 1 ) $ I J b r I I I V I r- «~ k ■ '‘XF 1 A u ... 4 '.5 h; H i.- i'. e * *• '9^ V J 1 f. 4* .. 1’1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor ■ > b 1 1 f .J' X :v- \ k ’\ I ••• / r 4-* • A »« ■< The Vikings’ string of three straight trips to the MHSAA Division 3 Com -v petitive Cheer Finals will come to an K end in 2025 after a sixth-place finish r at the MHSAA Division 3 Regional at Grand Rapids West Catholic High 1 ItSchool Saturday. i In a rebuilding season, the Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team just 99 f K didn’t get the scores it needed to finish among the top four in the regional. Viking head coach Kim Martin 1 couldn’t pinpoint any reason why her 1, team’s final overall score was more than 27 points lower than it had been the The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team shouts out at the end of its round one routine Saturday at Grand Rapids . week before when her girls were second West Catholic High School during the MHSAA Division 3 Competitive Cheer Regional hosted by the Falcons. The Viking’ at districts just a few points behind the season came to an end with a sixth-place finish Saturday, Photo by Brett Bremer district champs from Tri County. The Tri County girls were regional “I thought we performed better at round one which had the Vikings in two and 316.50 in round three. Charlotte champs too, putting together an overall regionals than 1 did at districts and our seventh place. They were still in seventh was number two in scoring in each of the score of760.06 Saturday at West Catho scores were over 20 points less.” after scoring 200.90 points in round two. first two rounds and then held onto the lic High School. The 2025 Capital Area She said being one ofthe first teams out Only Tri County, Gladstone and Portland runner-up spot despite a sub-300 score Activities Conference White Division on the mat in rounds one and two didn’t score better than Lakewood’s 308.40 in in round three. championships from Charlotte were help her team any. Many coaches agree round three, but it wasn't enough to vault Hart was seventh in the day ’ s team second with a score of 733.74 were that it can be tough to score especially the Vikings into the top four. standings with 720.46 points ahead of second ahead of Gladstone 726.42 and well when their team is setting the bar Tri County had the top score in every West Catholic 715.46, Montague 695.82, Portland, another team out ofthe CAAC early in a round. round. Those Vikings scored 228.60 Parchment 688.56, Allegan 677.92 and White, 726.30. Lakewood had a score of 219.00 in points in round one, 214.96 in round Mason County Central 600.58. Paw Paw placed fifth with an overall score of 724.28 with Lakewood sixth at 720.50. with a 44-16 win at Grand Rapids Hastings is set to close the regular “I thought my girls put out three solid Wellspring Prep Wednesday, Feb. 19. season at Ottawa Hills tonight, Feb. 24. rounds Saturday, probably one of our Saxons finished with a balanced best round twos of the season and one The Saxons travel to Olivet to start scoring night with 13 points from Raof our better round ones,” coach Martin the state postseason Wednesday, March Brett Bremer cheal Hewitt, 11 from Maddie Peake said. “In round three we had one minor 5, in the MHSAA Division 2 District Sports Editor and ft)our points from Bayley Smith, stunt issue, but nothing major. 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The Saxons followed up up for a shot during her team Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win that win by taking the team championship at their Division 2 Regional Thursday over visiting Pennfield Wednesday. Feb. 19, at Hastings Bowl. to earn a spot in the Feb. 28 state finals in Waterford. Photos by Brett Bremer ±e Saxons have struggled with consis tency this season, and ±ey finished at 4-5 in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference duals this season. She said her girls have done pretty well in Baker games throughout the year. “They’re pretty good. They know they only have two frames, so they’re consis tent there and making sure everyone is holding suit.” The Saxon girls won’t be a part of the March 1 MHSAA Division 2 Girls’ Bowling Singles Finals as senior Heaven Simmet and Jen Stoline were the eighth and nin± place finishers at the regional singles competition at Spectrum Lanes last Friday, Feb. 21. Simmet rolled a total score of 930 and Stoline 920. Ionia junior Lena Cox, the last of the seven singles state qualifiers, had an overall score of 939. She took a bigjump in the standings with her score of 217 to close out the last of her six games. Simmet had a high single game on the day of 182 and Stoline’s top mark was a 172. Having the team qualify for the state finals a day earlier helped ease the sting of missing out on a finals singles appearance byjustafew pins. 122 <« w i W»'w 621 4 Au /‘5VZ 15 AI! 1 J It wasn’t an exceptional season until all of a sudden it was. The Hastings varsity girls’ bowling team will return to the MHSAA Divi sion 2 Girls’ Team Bowling Finals after winning its first regional championship Thursday at Spectrum Lanes in Wyo ming. “I went in there just wanting the girls to bowl the games I know they can bowl and they did,” Hastings head coach Deanna Rhodes said. “They did great. I was very proud of them. Turned out they were the top scores of the day.” The Saxons did bring back much of their line-up from the team that rolled to 16th in the qualifying at the 2024 team bowling finals. The stand out performance at the end of the day for Hastings was a 170 from se nior Kass Harton in the second of the two regular games at the regional. Wayland had an 11 -pin lead on the Saxons through eight Baker games and one regular game Thursday. That 170 from Harton helped boost the Saxon team to a score of 761 in that final game which was the highest scoring game from among all of them rolled by the ten teams at the regional. In the end, the Saxons outscored the Wildcats 2,608 to 2,51 for the regional title. Both teams will be a part of the Feb. 28 MHSAA Division 2 Girls’ Bowling Team Finals at at Century Bowl in Wa terford. Unity Christian was third as a team at the regional with an overall score of 2,488 ahead ofLowell 2,434, Thomapple Kellogg 2,229, Grand Rapids Christian 2,175, Ionia 2,087, Godwin Heights 2,047, Forest Hills Central 2,008 and Otsego 1,994. Hastings started strong with games of 156 and 151 to start the Baker contests. and finished strong with scores of 157 and 153. In between, the Saxons rolled Bakers of 132,131, 142 and 125. The Saxons’ led a three-team chase for the two state qualifying spots after ±e eight Baker games. They were ten pins ahead of Unity Christian and 11 ahead of the Wayland girls. Unity Christian fell off with a in the first regular game while Hastings scored a 700 and Wayland a to move into the lead. Rhodes said the scores for the day from her girls were “pretty normal.” At times, 1 '^1 « Thursday, February 27, 2025 I I I, txbc J THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com “They were happy with their day. They were happy. They were bummed that they didn’t make the cut, but at the same time they were good,” coach Rhodes said. Harton placed 14th with an overall score of 901, senior Kaylin Schild was 22nd at 842 and junior Megan Ramey 24th at 837 for the Saxons. Thomapple Kellogg had its girls’ season end Friday too. Junior Kenzie Hoogterp rolled an 872 to lead the Trojan team with a 19th-place finish and junior Jenna Robinett was 20th overall at 863. The TK girls also had Casey Phillips 26th at 816, junior Aubrie Hooten 43rd at 662, freshman Kayla Chapin-Dyer46th at 647 and junior Lilian Rubert 49th at 623. Forest Hills Eastern senior Emilee Nowicki beat out Wayland senior Haven Baker in a tiebreaker for the individual regional title 181-176. The two of them both put up scores of 1,106 through their six regular regional games. 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The Panthers chased down the Hast ings boys in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference standings, to create a threeway tie for the top spot in the conference with Pennfield, Hastings and Marshall, by scoring two victories over the Saxons in the final week of the regular season. The Hastings boys opened the confer ence season with a 7-0 record in confer ence duals but fell to Jackson Northwest last week Monday at Hastings Bowl. Pennfield then took wins on back to back afternoons against the Hastings boys. Pennfield won by the slimmest of margins, 16-14, at M-66 Bowl Feb. 18 on Battle Creek and then took an 18-12 win at Hastings Bowl Feb. 19. “We’re still conference champs,” Hastings senior Deagan Wilkins said. “1 think it is great. It has never been done before in the varsity boys’ bowling his tory. It’s something new that the school can have and I am glad to be a part of it. “We knew we had a lot of potential, and up until those last three matches were were undefeated. I guess we just got in our heads, and everybody fell apart just a little bit. We usually brought it back towards the end.” Pennfield built its advantage right at the start Wednesday, outscoring the Saxons 8-1 in the first regular game. The Panthers won four of the five head to head match-up points and outscored the Saxons as a team 954-773. Hastings rebounded from there, pull ing within 12-8 by the end of the regular games. Freshman Andrew Barton was the Ione Saxon to win two team points in the individual games. He rolled a 192 in the opener and then a 202 in the second regular game. Seniors Wilkins and Miles Lipsey took team points in that second regular game for the Saxons too. Wilkins had * r « A < B«k. r •Lfi* I 'AS 4 t K f’t” 'l .4 4 ♦ I I f I I I =■7^. I1 I I <S i * Hastings senior Hunter Pennington sets up for a shot during the Baker games at his team’s final 1-8 dual of the season against Pennfield Feb. 19 at Hastings Bowl Photo by Brett Bremer T I A ( I ■ I I — 4^ ______ i* Hastings senior Deagan Wilkins fires a shot down the lane during his team’s Interstate-8 Athletic Conference finale against Pennfield at Hastings Bowl Feb. 19. Hastings was 7-3 in 1-8 duals this season to earn a share of its first conference boys' bowling title. Photo by Brett Bremer the top individual game of the day for Hastings at 231 and Lipsey rolled a 181. Hastings won that second game 910-854, but the overall regular game pinfall went to the Panthers. “I just found my line the second game and everything stuck. I j ust made spares, got strikes and then finished out the tenth frame with a good game,” Wilkins said. He said he had the same early issues finding his line on Monday, and it was a little frustrating. “I just pulled through it, kept myself together and continued bowling.” Jeff Michael was the lone Pennfield bowler to win two points thanks to scores of 202 and 177, and teammate Mykah Haxley had the top Panther score of the t <* ■ IB X V V Pierce edai Greek’s Volunteer entation ano * I * 'K I '1 t > 1* b A T lXI 1 r' ■ ■J rj*.* •J *u ] >4^ . •s Ww ( «• r-x I I I » I i#r. I I KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? I V I I 'i THE HASTINGS BANNER VIB1HLaj^4^ QfOup the event is free. f -i* 4 til'' «CfS» i I H^you thought about volijnteering with the Institute? Would you like to learn more about the Institute’s I V miss[gn? Join us for an evening of I f learning about the Institute’s history, * jr. ah overvley/ of the trails and property, a tour ol the iT©in buildings, and upcoming volunteer opportunities. 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I OPENER Ji. lot i r.i anoitfiatcwfi t ^eniwoililerttncu faiB<vw f.f t?pBA molt boutulnoO Continued from Page 13 noii9 .fij i J ofisDoirii ? wendj 63it bns ifsizBd ■ baskets and free throws throughout the night but they stepped things up a bit as the game wore on. On the Saxons' defensive side, coach Webb was really pleased with the play of senior forward Dan Jensen. '‘That kid played his butt off,” he said. He started for us, gave us a ton of minUtes and a ton of rebounds - offensive and defensive and worked his butt off at the top of the 1-3-1.” Hastings moved its record to 5-17 overall this season with the win. Hopkins closes the season at 5-18. Holland Christian went into its dis trict semifinal with the Saxons sporting a 14-8 overall mark. A pair of 10-12 teams, Hamilton and Wayland, were set to meet in the second district semifinal of the night in Hamilton Wednesday. The district final between Wednesday’s winners is planned for 7 p.m. Friday back in Hamilton. << • A’ t . . T -'UJmJ .yetaifid bb^ •'•Jjfisj ie j£ I ‘ ■: IjsrraslqnoiJiraqrnoojaBaJsiliittP for Feb. 28. ♦ «. ■ ■ ’1} Unity Christian senior Lucas Van Maanen was the last of the seven state C* JU? . PT qualifiers from the region with an overall i tcTsvofififbr fi noisi'jj ■'.'rinro';’ - n-ifiitM^ pinfall of 1,091 for the day. Barton had f'TiXI ’(‘O.iT; a tally of 1,117. Wayland senior Will -.0.^:3? L.njjfi:// • T Dewing, the first man to miss the cut had /ud Jj3 3±22imojfur ipi-‘ ri' an eighth-place score of 1,081. i l'''c ■'J -fijrinrj PB Lipsey was one of seven guys within itnJ. U / /tJS J /32 jc “no >;£W 25 pins of Van Maanen at the end of the 3 -fil'C'b.T; '-’ '6 nonnEtZ iibV day. The Saxon senior had his season Q/iy rl f .XL end with a 13th-place overall score of *0 .r7h * 1,066. He had high games of 196 and Ufi ;-l ,dHj 195 throughout the day. eb- j: japnauoin: Saxon senior Hunter Pennington Mf XI Eomaa fTOz'i; ;• • was 25th overall, Wilkins placed 32nd, 9f -bni 'tjOBlq '/V freshman Dakota Cole was 42nd and j bflB bn£l- '£V/ ^Ioj JoJbQ sophomore Brody Mix placed 43rd. J *1^ bwaiqzilZ in-;? -/’omoriaoc Lowell senior Caden Witten was the 'rti (1301ZZ i'%L. tournament’s regional singles champion ioK^rio?51^ni?isnQi£3T2’ja3ainfrEiDi on the boys’ side with an overall pinfall I l^niq i[31370 nc ri/rff obia ?voo' rin'o of 1,222. He closed his day with a score jjoja c rtrw • Eb df^ boeolo .L£L; ‘21& 01 flnb'oi raoit nnri Lodaun of 257 pushed him from fourth to first i in the standings. <§flxcnBJ2 3ril nr Grand Rapids Christian junior ’oinBi raiHiidO UqsM LfijjJ I Tr-:3nnin ';± Braeden Busscher was the runner-up rjrioaeuS JObsci-j with a total score of 1,210. .I’lLriutJirnaiwiidtrw The list of state qualifiers also includ »O2i£ ; ri r ed Forest Hills Eastern sophomore Evan fiBV^^ioinorlqoa majaEH c i J HI isjoJ Lo JTOmorto bnsl/eV/ i.^y.'ci^ Nowicki (third), Wayland sophomore ^OiH .8310'4 boBfidnuot) riaiflieH cu.' Loui Hamish (fourth) and Forest Hills (ftftrtUlbW gfimoriT namrieait inwo Central freshman Thomas Wells (fifth). 1 qsrnoH T boi iWuH t8Bri3 sionttidno/ Sophomore Chase Buter led Thomap-lon^q 3DBlq-4j^€ i. mb/ ^oiis.'I -Tj ple Kellogg with a 35th-place perfor .9AvloiIfilmqlki37onBbfifi tEI mance. He had an overall pinfall of949. mbruJ 10^* bsri f>2tn ruBsi .TT .dT The TK team also had junior Landen - 3d£i0 rrfiiT siomoriqoa. >b<?c Lnr b n. i i England 39th, sophomore Travis Grabe^i3drnBdO loiobj " /Xif J meyer 44th, junior Myles Chambers ' >.n£ 123t#«Mio J ^loraod^^t-diTc 57th, sophomore Colten Wiest 58th and ffllB^iod^ rf/eif ii'tlOf junior Travis Sholty 60th. I dvod XT -jftj bnc Hastings was fifth and the TK boys I -ino3 Uroi^imBsi rnB3J-U 'jo'.’ ni fL-H 11th in the 13-team team regional com 034. (SberjdT Iasi jobiiaq • petition last Thursday, Feb. 20. tnoj^si 'eytxi jQJ [■ryp bn£i/e/Z' Wayland won the boys’ regional lElniq ilwvo .tb jJh/ qirianoiqniario t championship with an overall pinfall -' ':jl3ni J£riJ fionmqcnoo orii ni V" Lc3o of 3,279 in the competition that includ idugsi 075 bfis aacnag i3:Ui8 jdau ed eight Baker games and two regular games at Spectrum Lanes. Grand Rapids I fioiei/Hl 3(0 i6i bshikap oetu Christian also qualified for the Division ;r ?lfiflfT rnnsf gnffwtl 2 Boys’ Bowling Team Finals with its ..-bn .ccLno&waqu-ioflflOi’ runner-up score of 3,233. ' [ s to 31033 JsJot B fiJf// bairit zfiv/ cmol Ionia was third with a total score of , P ,229,£ nsdanfiO /tinUHo beariB £2I.£ 3,152 ahead of Unity Christian 2,952 ij. J23io^ .V^8.£ lbwKl ,££!^£ 2§dikbH Hastings 2,923, Lowell 2,899, Forest i,_ Hills Central 2,898, Forest Hills Eastern fn3J2632ljiH h3io4 ?UiH .2jO .ddd4 fiBiKiiri) rbuoa It'’-!; 2,731, South Christian 2,666, Otsego Li f I i )■';> < -1' ♦ 1'n l^ I I t e rj I Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com JI T 1 - t ot J' r r BA i We'd love to hear about it! V u ■r t ;/ . J • ** t 5 * f- M ( I • I uC ^4 4- 1 day at 211 in game one to earn a team point. Hastings won the opening Baker game 176-168, but Pennfield bookended its day with an outstanding finish. A 206 in the second Baker game was plenty to clinch a share of the conference cham pionship for the Pennfield boys, and by extension, the Marshall boys. Hastings scored a 164 in that second Baker game. “They’re pretty good. I give them credit,” Wilkins said of the Pennfield boys. “They’re not terrible. We have definitely played some pretty good games against them before, and they definitely have a good team this year.” The freshman Barton is the lone Hastings boys with some bowling ahead this season. He earned a spot in this weekend’s MHSAA Division 2 Boys Bowling Singles Finals at Century Bowl in Waterford with a sixth-place finish at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional at Spectrum Lanes Friday, Feb. 21. Barton secured his spot among the seven state qualifiers from the regional with a flurry at the end of the day that included a 199, a 238 and a 202 to close out his six games. He opened with scores of 146,159 and 173. 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To accommodate the dozens of vendors, booths were set up in the high school’s gym, through out the hallway and into the Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center (CERC). “We have met with kids that literally See CAREER on 3 f n I $ 1.50 * Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer niJEfiH riSUOTrii T 4 9' f dsib 2g e3n9bm2 p<£bn'1 fio nt gsdifiimoqqo i33ifi3 inode mfisl of II nioi! bsgnsT ifid' 23ni2UDrff hnTsiazs Isst o) bm gnniii .aTuiIusnaK jaq OJ ytoJJToqqo ^riJ Y^dT ft’ r SINCE 1856 Students and employers connect at third annual Barry County Career Fest 828u8 nosysl i9tiiW gniJudnlnoO I BARRY COUNTY 1.191111 lame bns zinshulS •»7 THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, March 6, 2025 WWW.HastingsBanner.com V.' A ♦ . I I ’. THE HASTINGS <Ti y.Aa. *< 4 !- «t J , PIRATES EXTEND DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP STREAK r* V t >»ll^ I 4 *• > III »-n.;, I IWl I ( * r i d 4 *•1 ' I > a 'Xk. r ^’Ei .: ? ■? I > I I5 4 ■J: J 4 I Lia J1 1 : fi |( 1 .. < A V ■ \ 1• .. f S’ f t- 1 1 > / I 4 ‘ ! 4 A ? A j I •Ik 1 d J s IL y -V-I k a r I W^- i4*. H bl •^1 I ■ * J J >. ..ii ugmented ? H: 7 b»* It e/* I 1 “J £: Students were able to try their hand at a virtual reality welding machine during Friday’s Barry Co'unty Career Fest. The machine was brought in by Kellogg Community College. Photos by Jayson Bussa J f □/r. 2amoH I no STsno^'^i i to boon 3998 ; BOoJ POUNDS OF PACZKI: Local bakery sees flood of customers on Fat Tuesday / » • y * f V . I 4^ -t'c . I « •1 V Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer k I / t? 3 5<- I r •I K p ; f r £ I I S’ .'A. i. C '>s ’P' '■1# : ■ V* ^^5 ♦ *rJ I 1 t t *, •< Sei.. . .• ¥ K *1 •r . 4>-''' *I g h e J I * I / t ft B.'d I 1 , I 1 r I 1 r » j 9 i LV. >»• 1^) JLtf 4 i. t K 3 *1 J. I X s\ 1 bllfc « 1 I’r 1. Al I If _V ’ I T ; .• ^Z' I Jnfexio dsiloH 3 .olsoEq gniyil TerlfsgOJ ;liow ,©iluL Ij^ballit .0901 ^qesb .^kt .ysbaeuT teH'^lsideleo ol b pnirniped edf eioted neJBo yllBnouibBif IfevsM 91E :6qo bOB PWO 29319yelVl 9r|T .syfib 0^ t A K a Jeff Meyers knows his way around a fryer. Here, he and his wife, Julie, work together frying paezki, a Polish doughnut often eaten to celebrate Fat Tuesday. The deep-fried, filled calorie bombs are traditionally eaten before the beginning of Lent — one last rich treat for 40 days. The Meyerses own and operate Meyers' Hometown Bakery & Beanery in Lake Odessa. Their shop is a required stop for many in the area on Fat Tuesday. This year, the bakery served 2,286 paezki on Tuesday alone. That brought the total number of paezki made by the Meyerses this season to 5,378. Photo by Molly Macleod •l r-»»*«i- A»' 77 I sfeensh .leyot a briuoiB ysw aid awon?! sieyeM ItsL tt ►* r*' I >G Ei qoria lisdT .eaaebO 9>tt .i . y*' I r fr ft < ’t4 tai-*’ r «. '■«] I I *- ■' V; 'r H p 1 ■ V .1 r I X t I I I ✓ * . 1 SKBCOI f . v' V s? I ■ ?r • li ^<. < i- 1w ‘t P? ! 7'^ < • . i L' II I. '■ ' t r /isneeH jg t<( 1. R903 V-TS^lBd 9fU ,iflQy aidT .^6bi?AuT I.gH no b91B ©rfi ■ ^"tc Todmun IsJci orlt It^ooici iG d i ^^iolf yEbasuT UbM/I ytloM yd olOlR '.8T8,d OJ nossgb airli assisysM > J‘. fl Chamber set to move to new office It’s no April Fools’joke. The Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance is on the move literally. In an email to its members dated Monday, March 3, BCCEDA officials announced that it would be moving to the former home of the Trumble Insurance Agency at 138 W. State St. in Hastings, just a block from the chamber’s current office. According to the announcement, the BCCEDA will close its office on the 200 block of State Street, which it will look to sell, on March 31 and officially open the doors at its new location on April 7. “We take possession of the (Trumble) building on April 1,” said Jennifer Heinzman, BCCEDA president and CEO. “(And) I don’t think anyone knows. It’s all hapDened so fast.” Heinzman said chamber officials weren’t necessarily looking to move, but noticed the advantages of the larger, recently renovated Trumble building during a recent visit. The biggest advan tage “ more space - was immediately evident. “We want to have space to grow,” Heinzman said. “We are growing, so we have to expand. “We’re a team of four now. We hope to be a team of seven bv* the end of 2025.” With more space and staff, Heinzman added the BCCEDA is looking to stay ahead of the curve in serving Barry Coimty’s growing business community. “We’re just trying to make it a more vibrant community than it already is,” she said. “We want to help with friat progress.” And, according to Heinzman, the Trumble building not only offers more office space for chamber staffers but also a fully finished basement that can be used to host various events and gather ings. And, she added the move is expect ed to go smoothly, with the previous owners already having completed needed renovations. “We don’t have to do anything,” she said. ”We bought the furniture, as well.” To celebrate the move, the BCCEDA is hosting a “Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Open House” from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, with a ribbon-cut ting ceremony at 5 p.m. “Everybody is welcome (to attend),” Heinzman said. “Come in and See CHAMBER on 3 II ’M <1 ;‘Y’f ___ ________ n r' BmiZ ' fl' luvoiim ■* 1t A T pA I Ji W .•5 ■t •■ ■o O 9 O 7 7 S B t> I V I ■ .I J . •l . at «« -t 7 110 18 GARS WIN TWO EVENTS AT OK RAINBOW EAST CHAMPIONSHIPS £. «■«** 1^ j I w ** < 3 I ■ X V : •••I o •t « r ♦r r'ii Tj ] , I ' q: ii f J* t, PAGE 14 I ♦j i * ' ' t' I 0.- SHOP LOCAL W'l ■w .J* *> C a 1' I * w -1 t= *• ©T 'na-.. t s Q- I* ■ ;tt)£ t'‘ ’i‘ uj £■' * *• • 74 »• ’ ''' ■.s --1 I; I I s r m »n I ■a A * • * -eL SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM < YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE I p - 4' I h*r h .** . 2 k w w H 11 •12 X V ill ihS 4 L 031 \ I 53^ i- I <■ fz aJ-. 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Thanksgiving baskets, DK dictionaries, thesauruses, The Shack, memoiKs.. llcls a hunler and organizer Imagination Library, Adopt-a-Highof the way, Community Garden, DK Robotics Approximately ! 20 guests attended the Clubs, Hand2Hand weekend food pro fundraising event last month. gram among so many other projects and Many Rotarians contributed their lime activities that benefit our community and and talents lo tlie wi Id game dinnerraflle and elsewhere,” Collier explained. silent auction, including Delton Area Rotary A Ithough the event draws a crowd now, Club's (DARG) President Dan Anson. Buller recalls the humble beginnings of I build many diBerent items out of the DARC fundraiser before il grew. rough-sawn white cedar: Lighthouses, We were out of money in 2008 as a wishing wells and garden boxes,” Anson Rotary . We were down to the bottom of told The Hastings Banner. "Most big the barrel. It was a financial crisis for items are on silent auction. We also sell every body back then,” Buller said. ”We tickets placed in a basket; one ticket is decided that most people in and around drawn for the winner. We had around 20 Barry County hunt and fish, filling their items like that too. freezers full in February. A SI5 ticket opened the door to the Thal's when the idea of creating a venue. Faith United Methodist Church, community tradition developed. on Feb. 22. However, the ticket was also Since there's nothing better to do than a ballot to vote for the best wild game create our dishes, we have a competition dinner of the night. to see who can cook the best food from Loval their catch and hunt,” Buller added. V Rotarian, Junior Homister, * never misses the DARC' Wild Game Dinner. That’s when the annual wild game I've been cooking since we started 16 dinner was created to bring everyone years ago. It helps bring the community together to test their taste buds. together and lets them know what Rotary That was the beginning of it, and does and w hat it is all about,” Homister whether it was going to be just 30 of us said. “I make venison Sloppy Joes, there from the club sitting around trying food, was fish chowder, \enison chilis and or more would come, we would not know other wild game dishes. until we tried it,” Buller explained. The ex ent raises money for the com So, that's what the small group did, and munity’s needs and beyond. For nine 16 years later, the event is still going strong. years, Mary Collier, a fellow Delton Rotary Treasurer for seven years, Rotarian, has volunteered her public Wyoma Smith, estimated that the event relations, advertising and social media raised over $5,800. % w> 11 kf I 1 ’'J k <1 z^fa>h J I It * ,w- • coO* xji/ 'a** I A* f7 9 i. -r **• TV*’ * k —r ' Delton’s wild game dinner fundraiser displays unique culinary delights Karen Turko-Ebright ( I 11 r I* i I 4 It*-*' p-I i • *1^ L4 a, •* .* < **w 4 VG^ Tkj ♦w *« I •to. I X. ■^. ■ / SHERRIFF GOS LIN b. Btt r** - ■*2m .. *w w f 11*^' FT- I .w igr * * T- 7 .nft QUALITY ROOFING I - 1 r w *• t 4 T-.: 55 *■ ■g»| -.r-f - *ar el * •> V.. 4k V4ii « r ft' W F Askevitch for their seasoned beaver served on pierogi. ’’A— *• 1 to* b IJ •WI I » NAMB IN£OOFtNG i r ik b ’X- •a X- - * O» •ia?, * -V’ k ft ’S J • ■it 4 •V A • □b. -1^ r Fr r <^1 Ar a . «» •5 r* > 4^ I Bl V" * r . I •M *< . 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'•- > <1 ' r ; ■ : r Ji£• . - i b '38 1 <» *a . gall Tdp^- i 4 M ^2 . * y *5 i < s ♦ > I 4a 4 ' • s’* e 9 * / E5 0 ft k K■■y-T'i •> 9^ 'r" “■ ** to ' -w * 4M ft; i-/ « 5 it ♦ W '« • ' -. '. I. to ** ♦ Photos provided This year, 15 chefs cooked up dishes serving various wild game dinners, ham and scalloped potatoes for those who preferred traditional cuisine. “The dinner was fun and well received by the public,” Anson said. “We had everything from venison chili lo beaver.” Three chefs took home a trophy last month. This year’s winners include trapper Adam Esper and father-son chefs Lee and Kody Askevitch for their seasoned beaver served on pierogi. Second place went to Buller for his sandhill crane dish, known by wild game hunters as the “Ribeye of the Sky.” The bird was shot on a Canadian hunting trip, as it is not legal to shoot them in Michigan. Paul Blacken’s venison chili served on combread took third place. Other wild game dishes included moose, bear, elk, venison, pike, bluegill and fish chowder. Several guests donated silent auction items, including an electric guitar, a wine and cheese basket and a large homemade wishing well. Those items drew a lot of interest and bids for the silent auction. Three lucky raffle winners took home a gun from Bullets and Banels of Richland. An overnight stay at Bay Pointe Inn was included in the raffle drawing. Donated baskets were awarded to people who bought door prize tickets. The DARC Wild Game Dinner is held annually on the third Saturday of February at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. This year's sponsors included Mid Lakes Screen Printing, Ken’s Sports Shop, Family Fare, Cloverdale Station, and The Dock at Gun Lake. “The Rotary is the best-kept secret in Delton,” Anson said. “We are involved in a lot of projects. S’ i *. * * i >! 1 ' .M 1:^'1 1 u I 1 »lf /4 V ) 1 ! r I S’ I to M 1 • .-4 I % i .. 0 f uii w. t * 1 i I mr* I » ’W «*/ • ’1 I I * I 1 VI f • & if J5’ J ,j’.r It =.^4 ' aI j I t- S' 4 CA FA f- I < -t I I I I > r s j * r A"**' H y ? J L 4 I - i. A f > I I sp** 2^^ i' * * 1/ £ ■ 4 . 'P*'" .K A > e^7 t I JliltEll, 4 »« V» « ■Kf I4 .f J.’ < <2 r •* ^1. I I a 4 ftl 9 Henry, 3, and Hazel, 5, are with their new stuffed animal from the annual Delton > Area Rotary Club Wild Game Dinner. il i a leii I •• '^7 J. I 1 r? 4 rf Staff' at Green Development Ventures LLC and Allen Edwin Homes went back to ±e drawing board last month after proposing an open space neighborhood development in January on ±e northeast end of Hastings. After hearing feedback from ±e Hastings City Planning Commission in January, the developers returned to the planning com mission on Monday with a preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan for the property located at 900 Bachman Road. “We did look at the open space neighbor hood design. We studied it — it just didn’t work for our vision for the property,” said Mike West on Monday, a representative of Allen Edwin Homes. “Some of the standards, we just couldn’t seem to get it to work for our model for what we were looking for. That basically left us with two options: the Planned Unit Development option or a traditional subdivision under the R-1A (zoning).” Though the developers are moving away from a true open space design, which has several requirements to satisfy, West said the PUD will still incorporate over 6 acres of preserved open space — roughly 16 percent of the 38.25-acre parcel. Green Development Ventures LLC and Allen Edwin Homes have proposed build ing 121 single-family homes on a 38.25acre parcel at 900 Bachman Road. The development, which would be built in four phases depending on market saturation, will consist of a combination of ranch style and two-story homes. The Bachman Field development would be adjacent to ±e existing Woodlawn Meadows planned Linit development. Should the PUD plan be approved, the Bachman Field developers will have more flexibility with traditional zoning require ments, like minimum lot sizes. Initial plans proposed by the developers in January incorporated an open space neighborhood design, which preserves a portion of land on the parcel for wildlife habitat and enjoyment by the residents. Typ ically, an open space neighborhood resers'es 4* SlIt kS I «l * I fl • I « <y.' J I 1 10 percent of the parcel for such purposes. Rebecca Harvey, the city’s planning consultant, gave background on open space neighborhoods at January’s planning com mission meeting. The concept is fairly new in Michigan, introduced roughly 10 years ago. It is used mostly for preservation in rural areas. “The whole premise of open space design, whether you’re doing it in a rural community for preservation or whether you’re doing it in an urban community to get green space in your neighborhood, it is based on one foundational premise. And ±aLis, a community says, ‘If it will help you preserve more open space, then we will relax our density standards,’” said Harvey. Developers can create smaller lot sizes than would be typical in exchange for open space. “It will essentially let you have more lots, which obviously to an applicant would make it more worth tlieir while to do that,” said Harvey. “But on your side (the city), you’re sayina 'However, ±e reason we’re compelled to do that is for a better neighborhood design and you will take fliat latitude in your density and take some space within that project site and preserve it as meaningftil open space.” The developers came back to Monday’s planning commission meeting with a PUD plan ±at incorporated some ofthe commis sioners’ feedback from January. “What we did from the January meeting is in that central open space area. We elim inated a couple lots there... We inserted a walking trail, similar to what we have on the western open space area — a walking path and some benches frere,” West said. Westheard more feedback from planning commissioners on Monday on the prelimi nary PUD plan review. Sarah Moyer-Cale, city manager, said she would like to see more connectivity among roads and trails within the subdivision. Other commis sioners raised concerns with stormwater a known issue in the area in drainage existing developments. The developers will rtveak the plan once more before returning to the planning com mission with a new and improved version. I rf Ji & W b 1 ■ IkI ■'♦jt.rn.iiM SIJtj iG 1 ] b.. s 1 I 4 I nf 4 l^ls? ’' T 1 . t «1| ■- h I* ■ 4 T 4 " B f®44lttMp^ A ri I jT’ . ' I 4 w* . Jf • B• ■ I 1 Ito •• I I t lif/. •’ll I I .r. J 1 T I* «4- •j d ^^<11 4. r 4 1 : niLG'; k iJc' ) f I <: 4 I 1 1 >• t- f i 1 ! ‘4 IT 5 ■ to ^1^4- I I *> 4.1 ' jT-‘I ( u M 'ff I J >:rt 4> f « 1 ai; I 3 1 ft. q l«i ■'■'It - I ’i ;□ 4 5 ft - ft I I I* «. t' > Is If I• 'a •I r* i Tf I *w* I itf’ 1 w •O t i L K' '*1 «rs J’. I ’_J {> » •tUf! j I c •^r I J h *tei K ’ n i,- ;Ur:o2f: ‘ ' (>Li V. '*1 f 3^ I ^4- ■1 J 4 *J - •3? V Am 1 BU I I ■>« 4< k t ‘V & 4 *1 'Mo. > < I X MI k t, rb , I •. 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The move to lift the ovemi^t parking ban comes in light of the mild weather residents have been experiencing in recent weeks. “After coordinating with DPS(Department of Public Service) and researching weather forecasts, Hastings PD has cho sen to end enforcement of the overnight parking ordinance until next winter,” ’ 4 1 1 * < < / I (AV T z I « ,v I 1 V * f? X - •f. I I 7) '»j a I ’ JC S X '7; » A I 1 1 wrote the department in a Facebook post on Monday. Since November 1, 2024, parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. was banned on city streets to allow for snowplows to clear roads overnight in the winter. Cita tions were handed out to those parking in violation of the ordinance. The department acknowledged there may yet be another large snowstorm. In the event ofheavy snowfall, Hastings PD asks residents to move their cars off the street for plow crews to clear the streets. The overnight parking ban will resume later this year on Nov. 1. Molly Macleod 1 (o$M I ( . - c#s I *** ♦ I*” » J 1 r iV i •< f ) \l J I 2 J z I » ' - K J <I t A s r 9 in z J A I' YI it s. •s . f J 1 Jfti r r I u, F ■** f *4 I »• 9 I I t r, Wit 1 I I I I itG) bl I 1* I *'r ' I'r*: r’ Employers from in, and around, Barry County set up informational booths on Friday at Hastings High Schoo) for Barry County Career Fest. ’.5 A *T\ * T L 3^ CAREER a i; s-iT; 4 r ( 0 j variety of options.” Amongst the swarm of employers, a wide range of industries were repre sented, from a government agency like the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to the Hastings Fire Department and Michigan State Police. The county’s major manufac turers and employers were also in the mix. Jack Webster, a safety specialist with Hastings Hot Line Tools & Equipment, manned the company’s table. He said that, as time has marched on from the pandemic, it has become a little easier to find sufficient talent, but Hastings Line Tools & Equipment is always on the lookout for skilled workers in a number of areas. “You have this next generation com ing on board, we want to make sure there are a lot of opportunities in the community,” Webster said. “...We have a lot of need for talented individ uals. It’s important for us and import ant for the kids to see there is work and opportunity here.” Continued from Page 1 I lb t ' i - 3E5 1 ) I I ■ ob'i -2 ' * U>\r.t *^•1 .J I TT t 4 ’I I' r ’ri Mirr * I 4 ■' I ■ ri': h' ■; fir / i..'.. i I I I tuj • i" ■' f » Md fl , J ( 1 1 ) it I 1 J * fR f f'i t* 4 4 *I Ir i ix r«o« ■'•ot r • # IA«. i ijjjt 4 I .1 { ' 1 i I ikinr * 1 '-'i Ml J I '1 k I I . f. J4 .1 * 1 ti III f r 4 J ^4 4 'Jj?' A>t« I I i ; i'Kt '’I M ) J f J I . i ' J •*»* I , < I r -Sj: 'J;.' 'I 1 • f I 1 I r ' ' Ifi Tjorn -jy M• IJ i c •' hfi I r •d?.-! ; .Hit J V Ij i I . .... had no idea some of these companies existed in their backyard or that these career paths were a viable option for them,” said Nichole Lyke, who serves as Economic Development Director for the Chamber. “Being able to get kids directly in front of employers who have a vari ety of career paths available to them is huge. It underscores to them that you can do what you want and don’t necessarily have to move out of Barry County or the state.” This can be a misconception when it comes to industries that Barry County might not necessarily be known for. “People looking for tech jobs might not realize they’re here,” Lyke contin ued. “Every one of the companies here has an IT person or they have a tech person that either does their website or internal security or network systems. It’s a good opportunity to see their 1 '4W' Ik I l5 •| r > I .’;3 > is S# T F* y • -Kir* i. * tf* * S.Ab, I I t ft » »< r* T ♦ H « - 4 Y < f •v*. 5 [= cV I f I *1 r > I A f 1 A s- JU lU'ii/? k A f t • w r » «? r. 4 £ I •. 4 I I I iU nspA Olrlrr? 1 i:.' * I A H ui<^-i .nr’' /?iij .-'^y I ' I ' I t ■ I ‘7Jneb!3',;qi} i • I = t I liup' i Sr 4 f ,5 The Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance is moving to the former home of Trumble Insurance Agency at 138 W. State Street in Hastings next month. Here, (from left) Trumble Insurance owner and CEO Zach Santmier stands with BCCEDA president and CEO Jennifer Heinzman and Barry Community Foundation president/CEO Bonnie Gettys. Photo provided t H 4 > Hzau ! ' r ■ k 'I A'.' Ubnlr: ;•» r I i rZ CHAMBER Continued from Page 1 u U n 5 ✓ I m 'jp! h! t 4 foiwij A'l fjTjW; * 1 I 5 11 ‘ • .1 M ' Jj «*■ >'■' . ■' .t t * ';joi I '1 ri fu7 IP k y I J 'nrf »<fe" *9 ' J'K} .s.'r * * J V3fl| I 3Eifld| . '>!’' 1 t); 5 .4 -J Ik liidd Mwan r 1 "f I BiSjO* la^ ' iF ft 9 « r tfii f ”• )- Alibi 7 *! t *4 ' •» / r- •4 I 11 11 I * 1 1 n f i it 4*5 hr) ■ I )58 f ’ I t .c » Ui f"' I I 1/ I « Si 5/ k t I** 3 "j --x a* k ’4 4 » *! t 4 k I fl f' I I ii check out our new space.” RSVPs are encouraged but not required. At the open house, those attending will be able to connect with other local business professionals and tour the chamber’s new home. Light refresh ments and beverages will be provided. If moving into a new office wasn’t enough, chamber officials also announced the launch of its “Level Up” Capital Campaign. According to the BCCEA’s e-newsletter, the campaign’s key objectives include: • Team Expansion - Recruitment of specialized staff and administrative support to meet the county’s growing demands; • Business Resource Center Repurposing office space into a Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer The Lake Odessa Downtown De velopment Authority will live to see another day. In fact, it will continue serving downtown businesses until at least through the end of 2025. The Lake Odessa Village Council voted unanimously, 7-0, at a special meeting Friday, Feb. 28, to amend a 2005 ordinance and keep the DDA in operation through December. And, the vote came just in time. The 2005 village ordinance that created the DDA reportedly contained a sunset provision that would have effectively dis solved the entity as of 11:59 p.m. Friday. “This is highly unusual,” said Village President Karen Banks ofthe provision. In a recent report to the council, inter im Village Manager Gregg Guetschow stated DDAs are usually created with the expectation “that they will exist in perpetuity” or until any charter or ordi nance is repealed by the governing body. “I suspect that including a sunset date in the original DDA ordinance was done to address concerns expressed by some taxing jurisdictions over the capture oftax increments,” Guetschow stated. “Whatever the rationale for the language, it does not conform to the tax increment plan subsequently approved by council which ran through 2025. “Extending the sunset date until the end of the year will conform to the original intent of the council, but allow for considering the DDA’s continuation in light of its past accomplishments and new initiatives proposed in the updated development plan,” he added. The council’s action at the Feb. 28 special meeting provides an extension for the DDA, as it works on drafting a new development plan, to come to a long-term resolution. The extension also comes at a time when the village is also working to complete a new master plan, with Banks having said the hope by officials is to have the two bodies “in sync” as they move forward. The amendment was passed without any discussion or questions by the sev en council members. Though, DDA of ficials and local residents had a chance t • * i Financial FOCUS Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP 0 Financial Advisor Member SIPC 1 Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC® Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Mt 49058 (269) 945-3553 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-6265 multi-functional hub, including a busi ness development center and coworking studio, to promote entrepreneurship and innovation; and • Technology Upgrades - Renewing critical technology contracts and invest ing in advanced tools to support proj ects. Another goal of the campaign will be to gamer financial support to help cover the cost of purchasing the Trumble building. Heinzman said the chamber’s new office will feature a “donors wall” to recognize those who donate to the campaign. So, right when you walk in the door, there’s a blank space,” she said. “That will be the donor wall.” For additional information on the BCCEDA, persons may contact Jennifer Heinzman via email at jennifer(§mibarry.com or by calling 269945-2454. Once you and your spouse retire, you’ll have some decisions to make decisions that could affect your quality of life in your retirement years. What are these choices? Here a few of the most important ones: • How much should you withdraw from your retirement accounts? By the time you retire, you may have contributed for decades to an IRA and a 401 (k) or similar employersponsored retirement plan. But once you retire, you’ll probably need to draw on these accounts to help pay your living expenses. Consequently, both of you will need to be sure that you don’t withdraw so much each year that you risk running out of money later in your retirement. One common guideline is to aim for an annual withdrawal rate of 4%, but everyone’s situation is different based on age, pre-retirement income, lifestyle, health, travel plans and other factors. (Once you turn 73, or 75 if you were bom in 1960 or later, you will have to take certain amounts, based on your age and account balance, from your traditional IRA and traditional 401(k) each year.) • When should you take Social Security? The answer to this question depends on many factors. such as your age and other sources of income. You can take Social Security as early as age 62, but your monthly payments will typically be bigger if you wait until your full retirement age, which will be age 67 if you were bom in I960 or later. And if you can afford to wait even longer, your payments will “max out” when you reach age 70. Your decision on when to take Social Security can affect your spouse — and vice versa. If the lowerearning spouse claims Social Security before their full retirement age — again, age 67 — their own retirement benefit and any potential spousal benefit will be reduced. (Spousal benefits are given to the lower-earning spouse if their full retirement benefit is less than half the other spouse’s full retirement benefit.) • Should you downsize? If you live in a big home and your children are grown, you may find it economical to downsize, Of course, this is also an emotional decision, but you may find that you can save money by moving into a smaller home. • Where should you live? Some states are far more expensive to live in than others. You’ll want to weigh your decision carefully, considering the cost of housing, food. income and real estate taxes, transportation and health care in whatever state you choose. • Have you finished your estate plans? If not, now is the time. You’ll want to work with your legal professional to create whatever documents are needed a will, living trust, power of attorney — to help ensure your assets go where you want them to go, and that your financial and health care choices will be protected if you become physically or mentally incapacitated. Of course, many of these same issues will apply if you are single, divorced or widowed. But if you are married, you and your spouse will want to discuss all your choices and then decide which steps to take. Once you’ve got your plans in place, you may well find that you can fully enjoy your retirement years. This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC r ♦ 4 I I ik I Provided by the Barry Comity offices of Edward Jones I I to voice their opinions during a public hearing heldjust prior to the vote Friday night at the Page Memorial Building. Odessa Township resident Mike Rohrbacher said some might question the value of the DDA, as it effectively reduces tax revenues from millages that were passed in support of local fire departments, libraries, senior programs and county roads. “As dual residents, you can decide to make the village Downtown Devel opment Authority a priority or to fully fiind the two township fire department millages, the township general fund and the township library millage,” Rohrbacher said. “I don’t disparage the DDA or its mission, but please let it expire tonight at midnight and restart it without the capture of any Odessa Township millage funds. “Twenty years of township support for the village’s DDA is enough,” he added. “Any benefit there was to the township has been well paid for.” However, DDA chairwoman Sarah McGarry defended the DDA and its value to the community as it has helped fund new facades for storefronts and addressed parking issues, as well as pro viding signs and banners designed to attract visitors to downtown businesses. “All those add value to the down town,” McGarry said. “We do attract a new tax base that way.” Local business owner Cody Dreysse added his support to extending the DDA ordinance, adding the DDA’s support of the business district helps increase tax revenue overall and thus also helps the millages for the fire department. “I think cutting the DDA ... in the long term would hurt all of us,” he said. Friday’s vote might not only extend the DDA but also help resolve an issue between the DDA and Odessa Town ship officials, which have yet to release captured tax funds to the DDA for the 2024 tax year. Prior to the special meeting, Odessa Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbach er said she’s been holding onto the funds, uncertain there would even be a DDA after the Feb. 28 deadline. I IJ « ♦ r”' Lake O council OKs amendment, extension for village DDA Key Decisions for Retired Couples ' 1WH. . Thursday, March 6, 2025 I. V I the HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 1 t �Thursday, March 6, 2025 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER Nominations due Friday for Groos Famiiy Fine Arts Wail of Fame The Friends of HPAC (Hastings Per forming Arts Center) are still seeking nominations for 2025 induction into The Groos Family Fine Arts Wal! of Fame (GFFAWOF). Nominees can be any past or present community member who has stood out in their contributions to the excellence in the arts or support of the arts. A nominee should be either a group within the Hastings community at large or a person that has either lived in, or is from, the Hastings area and has con tributed significantly to the Hastings Arts culture or utilized their talents with significant impact on others. They could also be a group or person that has made a significant contribution in areas such as, but not limited to application or teaching of the arts; performance of the arts; service to the arts or sponsorship of the arts. X 2v; ~— >. <4 1 i«<b= The Grand Rapids Symphony performs at the Hastings Performing Arts Center during the fall of 2023. Fife photo by Bob Gaskill “The Hastings Performing Arts Center is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame (GFFAWOF),” said HPAC site coordinator Spencer White. “This recognition honors individuals and groups who have made a significant impact on the arts in the Hastings area through performance, education, service or sponsorship.” The performing arts community wish es to show its gratefulness to the many volunteers, community members and groups that provide hours of time, pas sion and resources to local arts projects and programs in the area. Thanks to their contribution, a higher level of education and performance excellence is experi enced by all ages in the Hastings area. A nominee can be presented to the Friends of HPAC by anyone simply by submitting a nominee name, a short story of their contributions and contact infor mation for the individual submitting the nomination. This contact information is pertinent so that the Friends ofHPAC can follow up for more information ifneeded. Send the information via email to HPAC@hasskl2.org or submit a nom inee by writing and sending the letter to Hastings Performing Arts Center WOF, 520 W. South Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Nominee forms must be received by Friday, March 7 by midnight. The Friends of HPAC will review all nominations and will name candidates for the Friends of HPAC Wall of Fame induction ceremony planned for May. — MM I Power company holding open house on Odessa wind project tonight I k Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer refreshments will be provided. According to an invitation sent out to Landowners and local residents will landowners in Odessa Township and the be able to meet with representatives of surrounding area, the event will allow Cordelio Power and hear more about residents to learn about the project’s the Tupper Lake Wind Project during status, as well as hear from Peter Sinclair a “community open house” tonight, of the non-profit organization FarmThursday, March 6. To-Power. Representatives of various The open house is slated for 5 to 7 groups involved in ±e project, such as p.m. tonight, with a formal presentation environment development, construction at 6 p.m., at the Hughe House on Velte and engineering, will be on hand to an Road in Lake Odessa. Light snacks and swer questions. ■ Stephanie Buway, senior director of development with Cordelio Power, said the open house is hopefully a chance for area residents to become better acquainted with the company and even possibly ,1.^ r. r-i . 4 i . become involved with the ,1 project. She added the event is “the ' & THE BLACKHEARTS best of both worlds,” with FRIDAY, those attending the function ■4 APRIL 4 »• /kf able to “mix and mingle,” < « and ask questions in an in formation setting, while also providing important details on the wind generation proj BUSH TOM SEGURA LOADED: THE GREATEST HITS TOUR COME TOGETHER ect via a formal presentation. THURSDAY. MAY 1 FRIDAY, MAY 9 “We just want to make sure Tickets available now at the FireKeepers Box Office everyone gets the same mes or FireKeepersCasino.com. sage,” Buway said. “We’re FifiEREEPERS GET YOUR ON introducing ourselves to the CAS I NO•HOTEL BATTLE CHEEK township. 1-94 to Exit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue | Battle Creek, Ml 49014 According to Buway, the Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change. Tupper Lake project includes NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME . 4 ( P 'I I \ t WWW.HastingsBanner.com »II5k ±r DNR hosting open house March 12 on proposed Hall Lake Dam modifications r » I ..r r 1 /•I :n» fl ■zf I < ■'-% I 9^ : lift * T £ I 4 • \ < k. W 3-> » 1 T- Br 9 A ' r 1 II !r. 1 'k .1:1 I > •l J i ft t;-' V ’ jr * t .4 3 1. r i * 1 d 4r. •jt- ll ! 'r •-J £ " 5 * k b I • *' >■ . J '■■ 4 r '■* It .'t » K I f! I 4 > *> >r. I J The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting a public information open house on Wednesday, March 12, to share a draft plan for decommissioning Hall Lake Dam. Photo provided M SIT I I ,4 Molly Macleod Editor The Michigan Department of Nat ural Resources is hosting a public information open house on Wednes day, March 12, to share a draft plan for decommissioning Hall Lake Dam, which is located in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area in Barry County. The meeting will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St. in Hastings. DNR staffand project team members will be on hand to discuss the draft plan or any environmental concerns related to the lake and surrounding area. People will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments throughout the two-hour period. A copy of the draft plan and public feedback form, which is open through March 19, are available online atMichigan.govA"ankeeSprings. The dam, which is located six miles south of the village of Middleville and one mile east of Gun Lake, is owned by the DNR. The Michigan Department of Envi ronment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Dam Safety Unit classified the Hall Lake Dam as a significant hazard dam the last time it was inspected in July 2021. This means that if the dam fails, loss of human life is unlikely, but eco nomic damage, environmental harm or disruption to essential services down stream are probable, say DNR repre sentatives. Most funding for this project r I I’.’ r i -f’.1 >1« An b 1♦ z♦ . * 1^ 1 JU I I I • •r * , . Sit JV’ I > ■Ji ., T kJ’i I b i will come from a recently awarded EGLE Dam Risk Reduction Grant. The $1.6 million grant, awarded in May 2024, can be used to address in frastructure concerns with the dam and potential impact on the surrounding environment. Hall Lake was one of 22 dams across the state last year to receive grants totaling $14.1 million designed to reduce the risk of dam fail ures. In July 2024, DNR staff said they plan to use the grant dollars to remove “all waler control structures, placing a properly sized culvert to restore local hydrology, and restoring the area with native vegetation.” The Hall Lake Dam was built in the mid-1960s. “The DNR has listened to the public feedback about maintaining recreation on Hall Lake, and has been working with EGLE and our design consultant on a solution that would address the dam deficiencies while still preserving an outdoor recreation lake experience at a new, lower lake elevation,” said Joe Jandemoa, park manager, in a DNR news release. DNR staff say public input is a valuable step in the planning process. Community members, park users, anglers and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend the open house or provide feedback via email. For more information on the Hall Lake Dam, contact Jandemoa at 269-795-9081 or email JandemoaJ@ Michigan.gov. k 4 I r 1 M dl 2 * - f •» ■m P • I .r. 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Some may still connect this expression with the weather, but there is a growing contingent of people who asso ciate this lion with “springing ahead into daylight saving time. Last year, I introduced a bill to place the ques tion of whether to flip our clocks back and forth every year be fore Michigan voters. While the bill did not advance, the overwhelming Senator public response Thomas Albert to it convinced me this issue should be addressed once and for all. I plan to introduce the proposal again this year, seeking to give vot ers the chance to decide whether to continue participating in daylight saving time during the November 2026 election. It's worth exploring how a policy causing hundreds of millions of Americans to dust off their alarm clocks twice a year came into exis tence in the first place. In 1918, daylight saving time was adopted by Congress through the Standard Time Act. It was enacted primarily because Germany had un dertaken a similar measure aiming to support its war production efforts. De spite the lack of conclusive evidence, Germany became the first country to change its clocks based on the hypothesis it would save energy by maximizing daylight hours and mini mizing the need for artificial lighting. Other nations, the United States included, followed suit to prevent their enemy from having a potential advantage. Once World War I end ed, Americans wanted to get back to standard time. Twice, Congress State Representative Gina Johnsen sent President Woodrow Wilson a bill will hold office hours on Saturday, to repeal daylight saving time, and March 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Victory twice he vetoed it. The second time, Hill Church, 1674 W State Road in the repeal became law through a Hastings. Congressional override and national This session provides residents of the daylight saving time ended. Clearly, daylight saving time was contentious 78th House District—which includes from the beginning. parts of Ionia, Kent, Eaton, and Barry For the next 23 years, the federal counties—an opportunity to engage government stayed out of the time ■ directly with Rep. Johnsen. Constitu change business, but that ended ents are encouraged to attend to discuss shortly after the United States entered concerns, ask questions, and share their World War 11. In early 1942, Congress thoughts on state and local issues. passed a law implementing what was No appointment is necessary, and all referred to as 'War Time.” which was are welcome to attend. a year-round daylight saving time. For those unable to attend, Rep. Learning its lesson from the previous foray into this policy, Congress includ Johnsen’s office is available by phone ed language to revert to standard at 517-373-1796 or by email at Ginatime after the war ended which is Johnsen@house.mi.gov. MM what happened in 1945. In 1966, the federal Uniform Time Act was signed into law. It estab lished a national daylight saving time with federally mandated dates, but reserved the ability for individ ual states to opt out and remain on standard time year-round. The only deviation was a brief period of per manent daylight saving time during the energy crisis of 1974, but it was Speaker Pro Tern Rachelle Smit in quickly abandoned as people did vites residents to attend her local office not like that it was simply too dark for too long in the morning hours. hours on Friday, March 21, from 9 to 10 Federal law does not allow states a.m. at the Grove Street Cafe. to remain on daylight saving time Smit’s office hours are an opportunity year-round, and this limits a state’s for constituents to speak directly with options. The choice is between par their representative and ask questions ticipating in daylight saving time and or share ideas. changing clocks twice a year or not Grove Street Cafe is located 370 N. changing clocks and remaining on Grove Street in Delton. standard time. Rep. Smit represents the cities of The state of Michigan has put Allegan, Fennville, Wayland, as well this issue up to a vote of the people twice. In 1968, Michigan voters reas the townships of Allegan, Bellevue, jected daylight saving time. In 1972, Fillmore, Manlius, Clyde, Overisel, voters approved it. Botfi votes were Heath, Valley, Salem, Monterey, Dorr, relatively close. Hopkins, Watson, Wayland, Martin, Throughout this 107-year history, Barry, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, hypothetical energy savings has Hope, Prairieville, Johnstown, Assyria been the justification for the time and part of Jamestown. change. Like all proposals set forth Rep. Smit also invites residents to by our world's innovators who claim contact her Lansing office at 517-373to control laws of nature, there is a 0615 or RachelleSmit@House.MI.gov. striking lack of consensus on its effi cacy. At best, the evidence is mixed Mail can be addressed to her at N-892 and not worth the sleep disruption Anderson House Office Building, P.O. and possible health concerns raised Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909. MM by the time change. With all this in mind, we should ask why we continue year in and year out with this time change. I, for one, see no credible evidence to validate this twice-a-year thorn in the side of everyday Americans. It's been 53 years since state vot ers weighed in, and I propose we again allow Michiganders to render a verdict. Arizona and Hawaii, along with rough ly 60% of the nations in the world, have opted to avoid this inconvenience. Michigan ders can lead the charge for c "free EsVin'a'®®. a return to common sense in clock management. State Sen. 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Election-related letterswill not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day. Moolenaar owes constituents town hall Editor, Last week’s Banner reported a large gathering of citizens at the library to meet with Congressman ' John Moolenaar. These monthly office hours usually draw one or two people.The more than ffOpeople in attendance reveals the gravity of our national situation and the concerns that Barry County citizens share regarding the Republican admin istration’s policies. We refuse to be passive subjects of a President who flaunts the law by firing Inspectors General and who grants access to the confidential data of everyday Americans to unregulated and unqualified computer hackers. We won’t stand by while these same people destroy vital government functions in the name of “efficiency.” We won’t tolerate the President’s disregard for the Constitutional balance of power and the rule of law. As citizens of Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District, we demand that our elected Representative, John Moolenaar, uphold his oath to defend the Constitution and oppose these abuses. We demand a Town Hall meeting where he addresses our concerns instead of hiding be hind his aides. Ed Szumowski Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE OF HERBICIDE APPLICATION The Daltons Inc., its main office at 8857 N. SyracuseWebster Rd., Syracuse, IN 46567, has been contracted by Barry County Road Commission to perform custom chemical vegetation control maintenance services at designated roadside guardrail locations throughout the county. In doing so, they will be broadcast applying the following EPA-registered materials: Bayer/Envu Esplanade 200SC (Indaziflam), Bayer/Envu Method 240SL (Aminocyclopyrachlor), Alligare Imazapyr 4SL(lsopropylamine salt) or BASF Arsenal 4#._Do not enter or allow entry into treated areas until sprays have dried. 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A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was a man of great wisdom. generosity and quiet strength. He had a gift for working with his hands and, with the blues playing in the background, could build or fix anything. For anyone. Family, neighbors, his friends, their friends, his friend’s families....If you needed help he was there—no questions asked. Our homes are filled with the work of his hands, from projects he completed to the little repairs that made life easier. Every tile, every repair, every detail is a reminder of his love and the way he took care of all of us. His love for collecting and appreciating the little things in life was something he passed down to his grandchildren, who will carry on his passion. They loved to sit in his ‘56 Chevy with him at car shows, sift through shark teeth he’d found at Myrtle Beach and inspect the dates on coins to help him complete his vast collections. An athlete through and through, Ray had a competitive spirit that never faded. In highschool he was a baseball pitcher, wrestled and played football. Later on it was softball with his wife and coworkers from Post where he was a Project Engineer, then taking on racquetball, golfing with friends and Brandon whenever he got the chance (he had 2 hole-in-ones and an albatross!), and, most recently, his passion was pickleball. His love for sports extended beyond playing— he traveled across the country to cheer on Megan as she played basketball—AAD, highschool, Albion College. He was her biggest fan. He coached his kids floor hockey teams, basketball, and t-ball. Lately he could be found on the sidelines of the soccer fields. ■.^ .s' W'. X > Jt* BL f I cheering on Sutton, Breckin and Rowan, and in the backyard teaching Weston how to throw a ball. Ray graduated from Michigan Tech in 1975. It was where he r fell in love with Char, who he would’ve celebrated his 50th J wedding anniversary with ■ this June. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Some of his happiest moments were spent on the beach with Char by his side. No matter where he was or what he was doing, he brought laughter, warmth, and a competitive spirit that made every moment special. Above all, Ray was a wonderful Papa. He never missed an event for anyone. His family was his greatest treasure, and he made sure we all knew how much we were loved. Ray is survived by his beloved wife Char, his children Brandon (Trisha) and Megan (Ryan), his cherished grandchildren Sutton, Rowan, Breckin and Weston. He is also survived by his sisters Linda (Hugh), Kirstie (Darwin), Rex-Ann (David), his brother in law Rock Ludwick, extended family and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marie Garvey and his sister Kathy Ludwick. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held on Saturday, March 8th at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Visitation will be at 11:00 and the service at 12:00. A luncheon will immediately follow at Daniels with a graveside burial at Lakeview Cemetary in Nashville after that. Ray’s love, strength, and the memories he gave us will live on forever in our hearts. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, conveniently located at 9200 E. M-79 Hwy, Nashville, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday *r ..I r" { \ HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth Emma Miller, and Nursery. Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 49046. 8609. p.m. Pastor Roger i 0:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Sunday Worship Service Wednesday night Bible Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool, (517)204-9390. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff E I A I Pi- r ? * « » 2 4 • * • < >’ *< •Mv J* re* - ■ V * 9 c > ■ A* V* V -f I." .4* J I » * ' J. « a:* ■s Xb' * f J* * p I I > X si >• R I < •* • i na nt r •fc-' •-*1 r* ** I*** . 4 1 k Kb * • *-. r *4 ir i • t-r- P 4 -•t I ' FI C k r a (* . ... 4* T.*' A* f ( ifis..'- z* M I s ^3^ CAN SPRING BE FAR BEHIND? -f *♦ npw • i > d t i s II T I 4 J BANNER MARCH 2. 1995 ’ Il ( J 1 ' 11 4 Ignoring the camera, this swan enjoyed the sunshine as he sawm in the waters / beside Bowler Road, north of Hastings. Robins have been sighted all over the county. Can spring be far behind? J j . I is. 1 IV ^^9 r JTI I 4- t -I . r I 'I \ 1 J 1 I iNni- I n I j I i Grace Lutheran hosting fiddler jamboree Saturday f . i k 4* » «s & •Tir-'S :i » I fs t •#* • t I f » Event organizers say all musicians, dancers and audience members are wel come to join the fim. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 239 E. North St. in Hastings. More information on the jamboree can be found by contacting Mary Hanson at 616-363-0478. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH flT .J-.; .^T' k p « n b * • '♦ I I •'[<; p I r ' *lI ? ;jLj b 'll J ;f Oir.'*,F I____ _ - I 1 '.D 4 .L T I ? I I32 1 •* I I t * I I r U if ,4... MM * PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS wV * c ] M-ew ilBiiib >WMI /* T£r */ .3* *.' . * '■ I X 1 t»w Ji I OK® -V I, • 15* ^7W 1 - MARCH 7-13- I Those interested can register for these events and find more «*w ;-1 *i9n It '2 ■ *^**«Sbs A, 6 ? k Al information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Assistant 1 * 1 J methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, I e f .’>• Life Group 6:30 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Mr* ‘I School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. Mli k Hastings. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. WOft * / ' r Put on your dancin ’ boots—the fiddlers are coming to town. The Michigan Fiddlers Association is hosting a jamboree at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings this Saturday, March 8. Fiddlers will perform from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, followed by an open jam from 4 to 5 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday I / Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Wednesdays - Bible Study J 1 r «Z the church ofyour choice P.O. Box 8, DO YOU REMEMBER? I Worship Togeth er HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., t I i:sTO;? March 1-31 — Mystery Hike: A Sticky Situation. Spring is a time of melting snow and new growth. Plants emerge from dormancy and undergo a variety of processes to prepare for the summer growing season. Follow the trail to solve the mystery of spring’s sweetest treat. The Mystery Hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. March 1-31 — March Storybook Walk: “Hello, Puddle!” by Anita Sanchez: illustrated by Luisa Uribe. What happens in a puddle? This puddle is a busy place, welcoming animals and creating habitat. Explore puddle ecology of all four seasons. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. March Friday, March 7 Specialty Dinner and Artist Reception: Fish Fry. Dinner is from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the artist reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m, Monday, March 10 — Bird Brains with the Barry County Bird Club, 9-10 a.m. Join the Institute and the Barry County Bird Club for a social birding hour. Volunteer Tuesday, March 11 orientation training, 6-8 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreektnstitute.org. ‘I'M « » 3 'AC-. J PlJr' r f « ■» ». I^Z‘ I * 1 I T?r I r « •' '^Kb.-' ( *) 1* i '■5- I < f “J J I kITV 71 L*. i-. I « IC- < h 1 If *\ i fed-" W W««I ** 1^ ^La M’ X t;"' ;V V ' t h f*. >- I » J X- t J I Ji 1 I ■S j? •fc ri t »I.. A study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on mrship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneDwIs&Eqnipinent 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 H b HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY It SCHEDULE 1 , W 3r A .’41. * I p Jf * « ' rC 1 Jf 11^ -n i."* I V I Thursday, March 6 - Beginning Gardening with MSU-certified Mas ter Gardener Garry Cruse. 2 p.m.; Movie, Memories and Milestones watches a 1952 film starring Richard Widmark and Marilyn Monroe. 5 p.m. Friday, March 7 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 10 - Crafting Pas sions. 10 a.m.; Stories & Snacks, 4 p.m,; Beginning Gardening with MSU-certified Master Gardener Gar ry Cruse, 6 p m. '4 flp; rj, '• K fe:' ^-* i,* Tuesday, March 11 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Teen Clothing Mending, 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice Book Dis cussion: "Warrior Girl Unearthed" by Angeline Bouley, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263 S 1 a.. s 1. X . < e • I 71.'- 1? 1”^*^ s J. I J i I I i rttnAMi 1 it- I I 4 ▼* 11 11 i r rv II mrSJBni. ----- i BiiUf r T3 nod 1 i \ *7 i 11 , J£,\\SV&2S i I I ♦ ♦ 1 i 1 1 ( I ,K , ir» 1 ■M ( fi ♦ ♦ i isi ■'. I fc I �I * «/ A r TURNING BACK THE PAGES ' .r AC 4 f « - ** 1 V I J In My Time’ Part V I 4 -I I- w JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT * ♦* '' **< A f 4 I. i. 4 I < liQgcsn/. ndol o) |Brril Mwdh HOP lai aeuod rjU" ed hod ogh kXfffl ' Jl .sauofl sdJ >7WlilPJ^U bn, ofStoKKHJf I I ’* Vik- I ' » k . I U.' •I r fi t •A. a ■ I U 47. J ’*> 7*. t r. K v: ( . '* li f It t 'I)'.. J . u A • H ■< . 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The doctor packed him in ice from Dad’s ice house and he recovered. We had heard much about people being overcome by the heat. One day, we were playing in our yard and Florence ShefEhouser, the high school girl who lived with the Murdochs next door, was sitting in the shade of their house. I staggered across the driveway and getting my words mixed up, said to her ‘I’m coming over with the heat.; “In the winter of 1919, while Dad was busy wi± his duties as probate judge. Mother helped Aunt Bessie in the drug store. She sent out the washing to a lady who lived across town. She put the clothes in two round bushel baskets, the sheets over the top and Arnold and I would put the baskets on our sled and deliver them to the laundress, whom we called the washerwoman. “Our route toolTus down a street, along the C.K.&S. tracks, across from the lumber yard. One day, the manager of the yard, Art Guntsenhauser, was standing in the yard near the tracks. He hollered at us and we stopped to visit. Who do you think is going to win the WillardDempsey fight?’ he asked. Jess Willard,’ 1 replied. “Willard was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world, outweighing Jack Dempsey by many pounds and was inches taller. Dempsey was about 6’1”, and weighed only about 185 pounds. Dempsey had started fighting in 1914 as Kid Blackie. In those days, he fought for purses as little as two dollars and a half. I was certain Jess Willard would make short work of him. Jess Willard is a powerful brute/ Mr. Guntsenhauser said, 'But I think Dempsey will win. Do you want to bet on the fight?’ ‘I’ll bet on Jess Willard,' I replied. ‘How about a quarter,’ Mr. Guntsenhauser asked. ‘All right,' I replied, thinking I had just made an easy 25 cents. “After Dempsey won the fight, I avoided the vicin ity of the lumber yard. This is one debt I still owe. It bothered my conscience, but 1 didn’t have 25 cents. However, I learned a good lesson and I vowed never to make a bet I couldn’t afford to pay if I lost. “In later years, I extended the lesson to include investments. No matter how much of a sure thing an investment appears to be, never obligate your self to an investment if you are going to be upset or depressed if you lose your money, don’t invest or wager. “After Dad’s death in August 1959,1 found a hun dred shares of worthless old stock in the bottom of his safety deposit box. On the envelope, he had writ ten a note to himself, ‘Save, so you won’t forget!’ He learned another investment lesson: don’t invest until you’ve thoroughly studied the company.” To be continued... while, Dad continued to sell liquor. He charged 50 cents a pint, “One customer kept complaining that Dad never had any good whiskey. One day, when this customer came in, Dad had just received a new keg of the same whiskey and offered the customer a taste, but added that this whiskey would cost him a dollar a pint. Ellis, this is the first good whiskey you have ever had,’ he said. After that, this customer always bought the dollar whiskey. “This reminds one of the old adage, ‘You get what you pay for.’ “It was not long before Dad realized if he was going to attract women customers, he needed to improve the store’s image. He quit handling whiskey but he had a bigger problem to solve. “The store was heated by a big pot-bellied stove, which sat near the middle of the store, in the winter, several men who had little to do gathered in front of the stove, played checkers, gossiped and chewed tobacco. The men directed their tobacco juice at the open door of the store, missing as often as not. “One of the most persistent loafers was Ellsworth Barrett, who had a farm on Orchard Street across from our house. He had all winter to loaf. He would challenge Dad to game after game of checkers and always win. Dad, being new in town, couldn’t afford to offend Ellsworth, but he knew he had to discour age his daily visits. So, Dad sent away for a book on how to play checkers. He marked his squares on a large wooden checkerboard and studied the game. Soon, he could beat Ellsworth’s every game and very soon Ellsworth stopped coming to the store. “Ellsworth Barrett told great yams and one day someone accused him of being the biggest liar in town. Ellsworth replied, ‘I’m not a liar. If you tell a lie that’s such a big lie that everyone knows it’s a lie, it ain’t no lie at all.’ “A year or two later. Dad put the stove in the rear of the store and built a prescription counter to divide the back room with the stove and his desk from the front of the store. He added wallpaper, which he kept upstairs, and paint, which he kept in a side room. His business grew and prospered. “The paint he handled was BPS, the best paint sold. He put up signs on all the roads leading to Delton. My Aunt Bessie had graduated from the pharmacy school at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids, passed the state board of pharmacy exam and came to work in the store. She did not appreciate it when some prank ster changed the ‘Best Paint Sold’ signs to read 'Bess Ain’t Old.’ “When I was 4 or 5, the house across the street caught fire during the night and I was awakened by the sounds of men shouting ‘Fire! Fire! Fire!’ I scrambled out of bed, and peering out the window saw men pulling the fire wagon down the street. It had a water tank shaped like a large barrel suspended between two carriage wheels and two shafts designed for a horse. But there had been no time to hitch up a horse, so several men manned each shaft. Other men ran along the side alerting the neighborhood witli their cries of‘Fire!’ “I made my way downstairs. Dad had already joined the firefighters and Mother, seeing that I was 44 44^ I. •• i' s? a > . k •z '*«'* xlir I 5 et r .fc « .1 -V ir 4 ^■L a •» i’: Mi 9 V > a* I’ V r A I 1 • 1 •IS 1 □ *>•1 ’•r i T f 5"s et ll V A M . t I ♦ ♦ '• > • *4. I* NT •* *■• > f- 1$’ 45**^. a* ’1."^ ri r* The store in Cedar Creek. r< Al' •4 I C ' > % ' t I -^1 .1 5a: I I f ' 'Vt. V r A S.1 *< - .-4 •I t 4 li 5 p. " ‘I J v’ f X r- *«*»- t■ I, 'i p"?- I In 1919, the Faulkner family moved to Middleville to operate the drug store there, which had belonged to John Armstrong. Robert Faulkner continues his story about living in Middleville in the 1920s: “Our house in Middleville had a back kitchen that years ago had been used for canning or preparing vegetables. This was to keep the heat and mess out of the house. It was now used only for storage, but the sink still worked so I set up a little chemistry set and proceeded to make nitroglycerin. “My first attempt was a success. I tested it by wetting a small piece of paper with the material and placing it on the sidewalk and hitting it with a ham mer. However, I wasn’t satisfied wi± the quantity of yield so I salted the ice to cool the mixture. Returning a little while later, the container was half full of long, slender crystals of nitroglycerin. It was time to go to school, so I left it and after school, the nitro had melt ed. Later, I learned that if I had broken one of those crystals, the whole mess would have exploded. There would have been little left of the house and nothing left of me. I had been saved by the school bell. “East and northeast of Middleville are clay hills. South of Middleville stretching to Yankee Springs, the soil is of light sand. One of the standing jokes was that all the tax assessor had to do was sit on a fence on a windy day and assess the property as it went by. “But west and northwest of Middleville was a large prairie of fertile loam. Most of the area had been set tled in the 1800s by immigrants from Germany. They were thrifty and hard-working. Their homes were neat and their farms productive. In the 1920s, most of their farming was still done with horses. “The German farmer belonged to the German Lutheran Church, which was about four miles west of Middleville in the middle of the prairie. The wooden church burned but was immediately replaced by a beautiful brick church. The Sunday evening ser vice was in the German language for benefit of the older members, most of whom had immigrated from Germany. “At wheat harvest time, a steam threshing machine visited each farm in turn to thresh the grain. Neighbors always came in to help. The threshing bee was hard work, but also a social occasion. The farmer’s wife was judged by how good a dinner she ■ served the hungry men when they came in. “An old custom that was still in practice in the 1920s was the Shivaree. Honeymoon trips were very rare. Usually when a couple married, they spent the night in their new home. After they had retired for the night, a large group of friends and neighbors would gather on the yard of the newlyweds, and, on signal, horns, bells and clanging saws would rend the night. Shotgun blasts and shouts of ‘come out’ added to the din. The couple being Shivareed knew the unwritten rules and always refused to come for a half an hour or so. Then, doors were opened and the bride and groom appeared. Sometimes, they invited the gang in for refreshments. “We often drove to Delton on a Sunday or holiday for dinner at Grandma’s dinners. No wine or liquor of any kind was ever served in Grandma’s house or in our house. We never even thought about it. We were practicing prohibitionists. “When we drove to Delton, we passed through Yankee Springs, about seven miles south of Middleville. The town had a historical past, but little was left. A few old apple trees were all that remained of the large orchards planted soon after the Civil War. Parts of the old apple dryers, where apples were dried in the sun and shipped to Detroit and Chicago, still stood. “From Middleville to Yankee Springs, the road was sandy ruts, but from Yankee Springs, the road was gravel. Beside this road in a low spot were the springs after which the town was named. Beside the springs were the ruins of Yankee Springs Tavern. “At the turn of the century and before, Yankee Springs Tavern was the stagecoach stop between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. As more and more travelers spent the night there, the owners added a few more rooms. This continued for many years until it became known as the Yankee Springs Tavern (Mansion), seven stories on the ground. “The old stagecoach road in the lowland past the tavern was made of logs flattened on top. This type of road was common in Michigan in the 19th century and was called a corduroy road. What a ride those stagecoach passengers must have had! “Dad told us stories about his early years in Delton. In 1903, when Dad bought the Delton drugstore, he, Mother and Paul moved in upstairs. They lived over the drugstore for several years. It had an outside stair way and a fenced yard where 3-year-old Paul could play. My grandpa Faulkner was not well, and Dad set him up in a store in Cedar Creek, a hamlet about four miles from Delton, consisting of a flour and feed mill operated by water power, a couple of stores and a handful of houses. “The store was not successful, and when Dad, Mother and Paul moved to a rental house, the display cases that contained threads, ribbons, bric-a-brac and etc., were moved from Grandpa’s store over to the drugstore, where they gathered dust for many years. The rented house was just east of the lot where Dad built our house in 1910. It was the house where I was bom just a couple of months before our new house was finished. “The previous owners of the drugstore bought whiskey in kegs. Men brought in their pint or quart bottles and they were filled from the kegs. For a X . > f.A W « k >«- v'i . •i*! '*5 t BANNER AUG. 10,1995 MB------- -- j_ 7 Thursday, March 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasringsBanner.com �Jr I f I I 1 ? ..V J I t't /• 8 1 Thursday, March 6, 2025 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Information MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Denton W. Kemp and Cindy S. Kemp, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: November 23, 2018 Recorded on November 28, 2018, in Document No. 2018-011472, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Qne Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen and 90/100 Dollars ($103,214.90) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Commencing 1,094 feet South of the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for point of beginning: thence East 198 feet; thence South 110.5 feel; thence West 198 feet; thence North 110.5 feet to point of beginning. Commonly known as 215 S Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13,2025.The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joyce J. Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc,, as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Mortgage; July 17. 2014 Date of Mortgage Recording: July 30, 2014 Notice is given under section 3212 of the 1553725 (02-27)(03-20) Case No. 25M100035-1 (02-20)(03-13) revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juan Navarro and Esther Beecroft n/k/a Esther Navarro, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc Foreclosing Assignee (if any): US Bank Trust, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust Date of Mortgage: May 27, 2008 Date of Mortgage Recording: June 13, $76,144.33 of Amount claimed due on date of notice: Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry Subdivision County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 33 according to the recorded plat thereof being located in the Northwest one- of Lapham's Airport Lots, according to the quarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range 3 of Plats, on Page 100, being a part of 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Innovation Michigan. Common street address (if any): 5729 Common street address (if any): 7795 Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849-9323 The redemption recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber period shall be 1 Marsh Rd, Shelbyville, Ml 49344-9611 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless year from the date of such sale, unless determined determined abandoned in accordance with with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real MCL 600.3241a. property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale abandoned in accordance under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature If the property is sold at foreclosure sale Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military the borrower will be held responsible to Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at holder for damaging the properly during the the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to redemption period. mortgage holder for damaging the property active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 the telephone number stated in this notice. active duty, please contact the attorney for days ago, or if you have been ordered to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. the party foreclosing the mortgage at the active duty, please contact the attorney for telephone number stated in this notice. the party foreclosing the mortgage at the 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1552985 (02-13)(03-06) This notice is from a debt collector. telephone number stated in this notice. Date of notice: February 13, 2025 This notice is from a debt collector. Trott Law, P.C. Date of notice: February 27, 2025 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Trott Law, P.C. Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 (248) 642-2515 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1552706 (02-13)(03-06) i«Z FORECLOSURE NOTICE ABenIton homeowner H you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party forecio&ng the rrwrtgage at the telephone number stated in this notice Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600 3212. that the following mortMge will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, March 20. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this informabon. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Karen Hickey. An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirsl Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns. Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2021, and recorded on November 1, 2021. as Document Number; 2021-013538. Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error dated February 3. 2025 and recorded February 5. 2025 by Document Number 2025-000877, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 04, 2025 and recorded February 11. 2025 by Document Number: 2025-001003. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 99/100 ($170,880.99) including interest at the rate of 4.37500% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the North 70 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; Thence North 676 feet for a place of beginning; Thence North 258 feet: Thence West 260 feet; Thence South 258 feet; Thence East 260 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to a Highway Right of Way for Highway M-66. EXCEPT 120 FOOT WIDE PARCEL, 60 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF M-66 HWY AS CONSTRUCTED PARCEL DEEDED TO STATE IN LIBER 307, PAGE 377. Commonly known as: 8260 S M 66 HWY. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 20, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry (12) • a .1/ A a A .5 V ’. f ' www.HastingsBanner.com Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement 2008 Twelve ♦I «I Amount claimed due on date of notice: $13,470.37 County, Michigan, and described as: Lot I’ t THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement J A I V ■ 4 a- J i r •^4 4 • •* 11/ -fl -' rU - • I 1 ’ 4' f q'?' 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I •,..1. • fWin’ r r• * u .'//I g-» u f .4 ♦ ! —♦ n. • * J* I vVt ' • •*** ' .J r:.- * *' PH n < 4 ^flwota u 1 *• r Mr ■F • • •( V’** • k Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement £ Visit us online at mihomepaper.com 9^’ rmiiiv Hw** I r Notice is given under section 3212 of the u’a .A t revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged i t>' f i 3 J 4 t •A;1' n 4 »l I 4 k •/ ' h- J* rf -' *'■** ( 1 fl : iT / A * A» * I 1 •l 1 1 I premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 20.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Anthony T. Wonnacott, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): New American Funding, LLC FKA Broker Solution Inc. DBA New American Funding Date of Mortgage: August 24, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: October 6. 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $74,549.95 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 19, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, 1238.40 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section: thence South 172.0 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence South 130 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 155 feet; thence East to the West 1/8 line of said Section: thence North 147.0 feet; thence West to the Point of Beginning. Common street address (if any): 4696 Patterson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333-9742 redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless The determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated tn this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 13, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1553000 {02-13)(03-06) k * NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of, 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shawnda Robinson and Mathew Hallifax, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION, being a mortgage dated May 28,2021, and recorded on June 1, 2021 with Document Number 2021-007090, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated March 29, 2024 and recorded on March 29,2024 and given document number 2024-002088 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 11/100 DOLLARS ($246,600.11). Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: UNIT 19, OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST CONDOMINIUMS. FORMERLY KNOWN AS, CREEKWOOD SITE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1024069 AND AMENDEMENTS, RECORDED IN 2016-010383 AND RE RECORDED IN 2017-05529, AS AMENDED, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 13, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Street Address: 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: February 20,2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 24 6194 Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (02-20)(03-13) (02-13)(03-06) Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas Toecker and Rachel Antony, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ArkLa-Tex Anancial Services, LLC dba Benchmark Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2023 and recorded April 12, 2023 in Instrument Number 2023-002951 and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded on January 29, 2025, in Instrument Number 2025000738, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Data Mortgage. Inc. dba Essex Mortgage, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 67/100 Dollars ($172,690.67). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13,2025. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35, Supervisor Chase’s Addition No. 2 to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, except the West 123 feet thereof, according to the recorded plat thereof, filed in Liber 3, Page 2, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. 918 N Michigan Ave, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 13.2025 File No. 25-000855 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, ’r n SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure : -> 7r J section 3212 of the revised judicature act I e » I *A .J ';^-rrj-dnicr(x : I y r? < ? I I ■ I >*^'3 • ■ IvVJ V • ■JKU>U^ f r to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s *u j 1:00 PM, on March 27, 2025. The amount [ ' k I ij; I iff- : ".u I li the purchaser to free and clear ownership i I' •jy k' I V 1 at the sale does not automatically entitle rI Ju. M of the property. A potential purchaser is I w I • •1 1 4 encouraged to contact the county register i !1 ':a of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this I, T J I 1 W ’,: > I :>Tac v’ Mortgagor(s): information. MORTGAGE: a and Ty Sinclair, joint Mortgagee: Registration I '^1 1 * r Electronic J*!s; ♦ > »» the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid Original I 4 ,< 15 court in Barry County, starting promptly at tenants n I 44 7^ ^>7' due on the mortgage may be greater on . I f check at the place of holding the circuit Nicholson • • - - I t I" some part of them, at a public auction sale Rylee ‘-T A r I I f -■ by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or pit < >«T rr li” FJ I the following mortgage will be foreclosed I 2 "I by Advertisement. Notice is given under of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that *e Mortgage Systems, Inc. **1 r ,liB .4' ti <3 B. Ua& J liri I (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender ' I A ? J I kduUJt^; ( •> ( J 1 * the date hereof: Two Hundred Twenty- I 1 1 I V .ont ,■** ss ^.04’1 51 a;c any): Servis One. Inc. DBA BSI Financial 1 Six Thousand Seven Hundred TwentyEight and 77/100 Dollars ($226,728.77) • I' ’ t rif: iSOSr J255 t I M • « ;3vr.r Recorded on October 7,2022, in Document No. 2022-010426, Foreclosing Assignee (if Services Amount claimed to be due at t > * dt rgrnoustf^ tn I ft 11 let ) I I and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: September 30, 2022 •r- -S'**- ';rt< r-, tr 11! -7» •4 , VWfl "—— IL Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry - I.?*S ■1 & * * County, and described as: The North 5 V-.. I; acres of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of I rLr?> * I I -« the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of > Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 2340 E State Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from f » k • • ,• iI ' I i".3 KJ « r * 1 k k the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is- later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under t u 1 ‘(4 Ii i I '4’’\ « ■ •* t or to the mortgage holder for damaging ) the property during the redemption period. 1: ' t iH X "5. I V •wj *. '"Ot' J I ; -'UK'- 1 S 1 in f . r "tS f r^. : I •Vs. Mb ri i ■S.. r •. -.rj '<V A a .* r .w I Th G e It I 1 « 'T, 'C •* F ’V I mortgage at the telephone number stated 1. Qi f• 4 in this notice. Servis One. Inc. DBA BSI P.C. 23938 *'K 1 ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Schneiderman & Sherman r I than 90 days ago. or if you have been Mortgagee/Assignee *< I? a ww 1 period of active duty has concluded less Services tC. ’♦ >6 ‘ ' Ou.- 1' I ;! service member on active duty, if your Financial ivOu '; * * /. property at the mortgage foreclosure sale Attention homeowner: If you are a military c. -lx r J s 4 rr-. responsible to the person who buys the V I * JO Tth ( t 1 n t? 1 n -A ** ?^1C’ • - 1 1. A * 4 « Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held Ba 4*n \/ 3i I 1 J' Ui 'f X k , T- I * t I k Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. I* Ml 48335 248.539.7400 Ji MU 1553861 (02-27)(03-20) I ♦ ♦ I 1 c �I .I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, March 6, 2025 9 cc * r 1 I I i‘i ■ i t M V4 I 'I c , h' * 9 . I A » ♦.» f I i ‘I I >w* s- s •c^ -t '1/? » * A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall. I k •b . * I ’-b*. 1 Prairieville Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven days notice to the Prairieville Township Board. I 4 <3^ 'mo, 4 AdC 1* s. •*n. J *• j u I I » k *4 •lb- Cu I -^1 • •e I 0 « t » Hr I lb-.' I A > u -4’ 1,1 1 i J 4 p s: " jf- 1 * X *) **. f * * ' •s TO ALL CREDITORS: The Grantor, Dorothy J. Paige (date of birth 07/24/1925). who lived at 9950 South Nashville, Michigan Clark Road, 49073, died on 02/13/2025. There is no personal representative of the Grantor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Dorothy J. Paige Trust, dated February 5, 2015, as amended by First Amendment to the Trust dated June 22, 2016, will be forever banned unless presented to Co-Trustee Rick Hinken, Sr., within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Date: February 28, 2025 ATTORNEY: CO-TRUSTEE: Kristie A. Teague (P85631) Teeples and Teague Law, PLLC 230 E. Fulton St. - Ste J Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 776-7200 Rick Hinken, Sr. 4230 Hicks Highway Olivet, Ml 49076 (269) 209-7514 I i ***? ’ttv? r. 1 4 * « u ' f’ • x'l * -^11 t >•? i *•» n Li vs,,; »f», ’ th : 4^ K 4 K h'-, I ♦ 1 < 4“ W > 11_ > -T. tTT. * < < «tE: vH^hZ i w ; i **« <* .i. “ -TU vv t: ( U. I 4- < % b _ 4. f ,, I i-. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. The Johnstown Township board shall have a special meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of approving final bills, and any other business necessary to complete the fiscal year. A budget public hearing shall be part of this meeting. The Johnstown Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon (5) five days notice to the Johnstown Township board by writing or calling the following: Sheri Babcock, Johnstown Township Clerk 269-721-9709 Ext. 202 or E-mail: johnstownclk@mei.net I bV'p.) <> V* ' The Johnstown Township Board will hold a public hearing on the pro posed township budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 at the Johnstown Township Hall,13641 S. M-37 Highway, Battle Creek on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the township office. 'h.' . h 9 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP •'V; ♦ 1 •Ar *- y i A -•j '•ww *r: 11 I V. « Contact the following: Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 J I k* «s I t f I V. ■s THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. I I <> I « » . «9^ V, V • t 'I , k ■ •V, 'h » '' ’’< I 1 J V 1. U. ’‘Ik - “V I 4 * I w i • a • 3 . L 'A.. V ’ ♦ e. T » I. t « .1 J J « A *1. -'♦A a. ■' I * n, The Prairieville Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Township budget for the fiscal year 20252026 on March 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan. » V 1 >•' i. : V, J - r ‘'V n. 3 "Tj i I 4 [ I I 4 \ • 1 "1. h. ’ 1 » ’I lU. ... • -v.’y ' ih 31,’ t. ‘ 'V I I I I r L PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed town ship budget tor the fiscal year 2025-2026 at the Castleton Township Hail located at 915 Reed St.. Nashville. Ml on Wednes day March 12. 2025. at 1:00pm with the regular township meeting immediately following. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUP PORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OFTHE HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall or by e-mail: castletontwpclerk@gmail.com or by calling 517’852-9479 This notice is posted in compliance with Michigan's Open Meetings Act Public Act No. 267 of 1976 as amended MCL 41.72a (2) (3) and the American Disabilities Act. The Castleton Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities al the meeting upon ten (10) day notice to the Castleton Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Castleton Township Clerk Marcia Scramlin writing to: Castleton Township 915 Reed St. Box 679 Nashville, Ml. 49073 (517) 852-9479 fIlA,'"X'fa» 4i}L s I < t 5 I. •a: •r, 4 ; T» til •. / w 4'I*; 1 ■XK-. CUm:. w♦ u u 'ts 4» ■&»! *44; • • Ari; F’*- (03-06) NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENTS TRUST NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Michael John Hodge (DOB:00/00/1948), who lived at 9232 Lakeview Drive, Delton, Ml 49046, died on November 8, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent and the trust described below will be forever barred unless presented to Megan Groen, Trustee of the Michael John Hodge and Nancy Sue Hodge Trust dated October 24, 2022, at 1331 Dennison. East Lansing. Ml 48823 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Please note, there will be no Probate Court proceeding in this matter, so claims must be filed with the Trustee. McGINTY, HITCH, PERSON ANDERSON & REVORE, P.C. Robert P Sabourin II P 57569 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 600 Lansing, Ml 48826 (517)351-0280 Megan Groen 1331 Dennison East Lansing, Ml 48823 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM WOODLAND TOWNSHIP 2025-2026 BUDGET NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main Street, Woodland, MI 48897 on March 31,2025 at 7:00 pm. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. -.1- ' : ■e r: 4» A Public Notice I] i *<9 H n * • ► . J; *» \ City of Hastings *5' C 2025 Board of Review Meeting Schedule r The City of Hastings Board of Review for 2025 will be held at Hastings City Hall, 201 E State St, on the following dales: A*' ^'>;..Jil • • % r )wC fi. c I I. - - J I 4 »• '.i' J I Organizational Meeting: March 4th, 1:00 pm Appeal Hearings: Tuesday, March 11th, 3:00 pm lo 9:00 pm Wednesday, March 12th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm A t . * w ■ • 1 ■ :* I 1 V « h r* > .......... I * ( 4 w trr ' »»*r I *• e .rfV' 1- »S{k j;.’ I *, t Meetings are by Appointment, to schedule, contact: City Hall @ ph. 269-945-9350 The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2025 assessments. .-'L p• •b “1 bn MWlr IB* 1 1 11 -KBS> ■Jr I I h ♦ 4 - % - »«i ' •** 3aw>*« rP * •k NO r The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2025 are as follows: i a »v* * f A** < By City Resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 10th, 2025 1 r 94 It * •1 >:ft i'-'- at a i if* «* 9 3«S^ • A .H 4*^ •> Commercial.......... Residential........... Industrial.............. Agricultural........... Personal Properly - ..U«« I 1 » f w 4 -fC-‘ oX*. « SiVr ..’**1?' 5* I *•’ r ri •'T 4 < /• 1 ..y '''-41' ... 4 .*« 'T» X t iZ V«'* f p U-- f .' ' jj'nv*' t ’» ' '• ■ I’ ■'I - U- f” •• * .< : J . f.i :' ' e h r ■ b*> s i‘^ » 4’9^* -..•a r Case Number: SP-03-2025 - Paul Wengerd (Applicant) Matthew Wengerd (Property Owner) Location: 8810 S Broadway, Hastings Ml in Section 29 of Baltimore Township. Purpose: Request to allow an assembly operation in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per section 1102 and 2309, of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number: SP-04'2025 - Mahlon AElizabeth Kauffman (Applicant/Property Owner) Location: 9501 North Ave, Dowling Ml in Section 31 of Maple Grove Township. Purpose: Requests a special land use to build and sell utility/storage buildings per section 1903 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008 in the A (Agricultural) zoning district. Case Number: SP-05-2025 - Trenton & Rayann Wilcox (Applicant) James A Nicole Campeau (Prop i i H- NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notiee Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: I 1* 4 IS"'.«i9 V A S4 ' / I yti { A K • /er V ■ • f Vll tri*.* t € erty Owner) Location: 6742 Barber Rd, Hastings Ml in Section 9 of Carlton Township. Purpose: Request to construct an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per Section 1102 and 2305 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number: SP-06-2025 - Steve Pennington (Applicant) Paul Bruxvoort (Property Owner) Location: 5915 W Irving Rd, Hastings Ml in Section 32 of Irving Township. Purpose: Request to operate an Open Air Business (canoe &amp: tube rental) in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per Section 1102 and 2354 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. .* 4* fl I > r ■i f <!f I >4 <; #- rf-*' ■ .. IT •1 ff' ' A If .IBi-. s f f I I » MEETING DATE: March 24,2025 TIME: 7:00 PM I PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room 121 South Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 I I k»' t ’» r r J .It r t.' a .•r\-d''^49h 4 4k. .4* ■>. Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response maybe mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 , or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at ikeesler@barrycounty.org. The special use applications are available for dud pu Nc insoection inspection al at the the IBarry County Planning Oepartment, lent. 220 West State Street, Street. Hastings, Hastinas. Michigan Michinan 49058. during the hours of 8 a.m, to 5 p.m. Monday - Fridav. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing irnpaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabik ities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. I T'. -1’ Ji* ■ * M ,V , 11 »4',, !>•'; »4C igo ' it rvir '•1 * 5M 4TrHt-'(»r » -Ml Jir'" » » t if ‘ »’■ Jp* Jj tl H oJA § i -f r *^•’.4 'r'vet 1 •+ If ' * r id AA kt. .1 . B .'sr- a .• 'XW' . 9» BNk Phone:269-623-5171 Fax: 269-623-8171 email @ barrytownship@mei.net barrytownshipmi.com Respectfully, Debra J. Knight, Clerk I » <T Barry Township Board P.O Box # 705 Delton, Ml 49046 t ■rr<- W»<» A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. The Barry Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Barry Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Board by writing or calling the following: I ■ • * «M>* u :T- * rlTf The City will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities al the Board of Review meetings upon 3-day notice. Contact: Sarah Moyer-Cale - City Manager, ph. 269-945-9350 ■zl »r 1: 4* The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice .■ Jfi V 1 I TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet al the Township Hall, 8094 Tasker Rd, Bellevue. Ml 49021, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 4:00 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10, 2025,1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday. March 11,2025, 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear alt persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: 47.57% 1.0511 Agricultural Commercial 55.51% 0.9007 1.0569 Industrial 47.31% 46.64% 1.0720 Residential Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Tom Wing, Supervisor Assyria Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Assyria Township Assyria Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meetin^earing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Assyria Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Assyria Township by writing or calling. Assyria Township Clerk 8094 Tasker Rd. Bellevue, Ml 49021 269-758-3646 I Sarah VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk ■At- ♦ ♦ "T k' I I• 21 ■I 9%' » f ! 71? r i.i' I • The Barry Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 at the Barry Township Meeting Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton, Ml 49046 on Tuesday March 11,2025 6:30 p.m. i 3 rrl'*' *■ ** r I 1.1271 1.0608 1.1467 1.0996 1.0000 I* Barry Township 2024-2025 Budget Public Hearing NOTICE 7 3 i.iir • 'J: I I [ 44.36 4713. 43.60 45.47. 50.00 I •< ( I I I a X 4 nr.^' % » ! I J. S< I I3 *1 �r J I ' I II a SPORTS 10 WWW W'.. Thursday, March 6, 2025 An unreal final six and a half minutes by junior guard Tyler Howland helped Delton Kellogg earn an extra 32 minutes in its 2024-25 season. Howland scored 19 points in the final six and a hal fminutes ofthe fourth quarter as the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ bas ketball team rallied for a 50-42 victory over Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division foe Holland Black River in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semi finals in Saugatuck Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Panthers couldn’t repeal their district championship from a year ago though Fridaynight, falling to Blooming dale back in Saugatuck. Howland had 19 points, a handful of rebounds and a couple steals in the fourth quarter alone as the Panther team finished digging out of what had been a 25-13 halftime hole against Black River. It took 19 minutes for the Delton Kellogg boys to score its first 19 points as a team Wednesday night. Holland Black River took its 12-point lead into the halftime locker room and a 7-0 run by the Panthers to start the second half final ly made it start to feel I ike a bailgame. I noticed our team needed something to get us going. We are a very energized team, and once we get going we start to get in a flow," Howland said. “I just started wanting to outwork others, and defense turns into offense and i was getting to the hole. They were setting screens, my guys were finding me on the three-point line and I hit a couple. That helped us out a lot. V ft » 9 A* ' -» t 4 ft s .p 4 < * < IR. 4 I •^Ul Delton Kellogg senior guard Grant McArthur looks to fire a pass along the baseline in front of Black River senior Charlie Reither during their district semifinal game at Saugatuck High School Wednesday, Feb. 26. Photo by Brett Bremer Delton Kellogg outscored Black River 14-4 in the third quarter and then Howland took over. He lipped rebounds away from the River Rats. He rose above everybody to pull in a couple ofoffensive rebounds. One of those offensive boards kept a possession alive and then he fin ished that possession by burying a three that put DK in front 32-31 with 6:11 to go in the ballgame. It was Delton Kellogg’s first lead since 4-2 in the opening minutes. It was something that was said, don’t make this the last one. Don’t make this the last one, for this season al least,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jason Howland said. He is a kid that loves ±e game of hasketball. I don't think he has played to his potential this year. He has at times, but he just needs to be consistent at ±at level. I just tell him, just come out and leave ±e court know ing you’re the best player. He kind of showed that tonight where he was able to take over the game and control it. Super proud of him.” Tyler Howland had a put-back that tied the game at 34-34. With 4:10 to go he chased an inbound pass from mid-court into the backcourt where he shook two Black River defenders and then went coast to coast for two points that put DK up 37-34. A minute after that with DK down one, sophomore teammate Grady Matteson was all set to cut through the lane when he looked up and saw Tyler building momentum on the right wing. Matteson paused his run to leave the lane open for Tyler who attacked the paint, rose up and kissed a floater off the glass for two that put Delton back in front 39-38. Another triple from Tyler wiped out the last Black River lead of the night with 1:25 to go, putting Delton in front 42-40. Oh yeah, and he was 7-of-8 at the free throw line in the last 45 seconds. Howland finished with a game-high 24 points. Junior guard Keegan Hill added 11 points for the Panthers and McArthur had nine. “After that first half, 1 was kind of thrown back a little bit,” coach Howland said. “I didn't know exactly what was going on. We struggled offensively big time. We kind of came out lethargic. Black River, I knew they were going to bring that energy after winning Monday night. They’re going to play and they’re going to keep on playing hard no matter what. They were up above us, and we just couldn’t really catch up that first half.” Delton Kellogg swept its two games in the SAC Central with Black River this season, but started slow against the River Rats’ zone defense Wednesday night. The River Rats used their size advantage to do some good work on the boards, especially in the first half, and it took some real focus on attacking the basket for Delton Kellogg to right the ship. Coach Howland jiW/.f **4^*<* ! '4 I 9 u- V A. ■> } b * .f tS 4 I I i.j< 1^^ 4'' iT I I i V>' 4 ■7 J I I 1 f ir- I 1 A •4 •'J h - .< F i I I 7 r' { / I'l** -5.*' I < t * « * < ♦ a 4. « :: 1 «• e * « • ( I • •«** i t '« / i I w *• •. A ITT * • 9 -L f I 4 f I > il^ >■ ^^‘i24 .a* 4 k hJ'-' I ♦ t L« z I 41 4 * I I 4 I I * & •4* I f A* '/ I A r .A* ♦ *»• -e 4 c:-! > I : 1J 1 1 a'»^ 1 4« * r < t j 1 4 I ■4* W— . t * I I I i r! 1w . r 1 a’’’ 9^ I J r Il I f I vr i J I ■■ I - *• H t' -7 ^2: I I r t i w f n r , r I 9 k’ 1 .V In V ii* I k V** ^4 ( I 2 I w W' V 5; I 1 I I 1 I / I 1 Delton Kellogg junior guard Tyler Howland flips a shot through the arms of BlackRiver senior Charlie Reither at the rim during their MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal at Saugatuck High School Wednesday, Feb. 26. Photos by Brett Bremer •*¥ 1? p • /i'll 4 ' ■^- ' 1 I 3ef?^ SSr r J I night in Saugatuck Wednesday and then knocked off the Delton Kellogg boys 5036 in the district final Friday. “We came out flat and turned the ball over early, got ourselves in a hole and we could never really get it going on offense,”: coach Howland said of the loss in the district final. “We just got out played on both ends of the court. Not the night to put up our second lowest point total of the year.” He was pleased with the way his guys got to the free throw line in the district semifinal, but they weren’t able to make that happen against the Cardinals Friday. “We could have done a much better job, losing is hard when you do not give it your best effort and know you could have played and coached a much better game. Proud of our effort this year and looking forward to what this team can accomplish next year,” coach Howland added. The Delton Kellogg boys end the year witharecord of 13-9. The 13-11 Bloomingdale boys were set to head to Kent City Tuesday, March 4, to take on Pewamo-Westphalia in the MHSAADivision 3 Regional Semifinals. v’ ' * L- •• M r: V** 0^ 4 ( J if « k aw- I , I 4 IW’I i 4 tf9l M4R 38 ai^’ 4 x*» 9 f ( r 4 I r» s 4 said he was happy that the 1 -2-2 zone his team seemed to really struggle against in the first half didn't show up as much in the second. “We had the match-ups where when it was man we could attack the basket and do some scoring there and dial kind of stuff’,” coach Howland added. “We struggled big-time being able to move that ball, holy cow.” In the end, the Panthers outscored the River Rats 37-17 in the second half, and it could have been more if the Panthers had been better than 12-of-26 overall from the free throw line as a team. DK head coach Jason Howland was happy with how often his guys got to the free throw line though and thought 12 makes at ±e line is a big total ±is season. Black River had three guys in double figures led by 12 points from senior for ward Charlie Reither, who was one of those guys pulling down key rebounds for ±e River Rats all night. Junior Jamison Huizenga and senior Andrew Eklov had ten points apiece for Black River. Bloomingdale defeated Fennville 6955 in the second district semifinal of the r «> ««« si* B 1^- i J 4 ♦ / e«63 ‘V - •*4 K3 ? « • * 44 M I 4 i 1 a * 24 H' rSHi** 1 1 I ft •''1^ I « 1 k h* 11 r ;UI 3 ' 1 i > • * / I I f I A 1 I W f IR J• t a 1' f I •? I 4 i 1 J. k I • <4 • ^f T ‘W J," J ' • I 9 4 M t I « r '7=.' r: I t rTU’ltfl*-'I ( 1 I PT- 5r * • s -s^'. •■■ p » ’^312'. e, I *T f < r* 1 Pirates extend district championship streak i ’ 3# • ■ ^•2 << II ^•1 » :e /£x" w 1 f * Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity boys’ bas ketball team found a way to slow down a Potterville team that hit ten three-pointers in the first half of its MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal at Maple Valley High School Wednesday. An answer never materialized against a talented Pewamo-Westphalia (21-3) team in the district final Friday, Feb. 28, back at MVHS. The Pirates took a 76-38 win over the Lions (8-16) in the district f ! ! i’ J I I X t 4 I I I 'I k Maple Valley senior guard Jake McDonald attacks the basket as Pewamo-Westphalia junior Trent Piggott arrives to try and disrupt the shot during the MHSAA Division 3 District Final at Maple Valley High School Friday. championship game. The Pirates had 14 different players score and half of them hit at least one three-pointer. Grady Eklund hit five ofhis team’s 15 three-pointers and finished with a game-high 17 points to lead the Pirates. He had 14 of those points in the first half as the teams rolled through their benches in the second half. “They are really good,” Maple Valley head coach Ryan Nevins said. “They can come at you in so many different ways. Five guys can come in and shoot the ball. They’re good shooters, don’t get me wrong, but they are by far the best defensive team that we have played in three or four years. It is not just one or two kids, it is ten or 11. Every kid that comes in. They play really hard, and it creates easy opportunities for them. If we don’t get an easy one, we get a turnover and they’re pushing it the other way, and they can spread you out and attack the rim or they have enough shooters where they’re going to make shots. “They got hot early, and we couldn’t recover. It isjust one ofthose teams where if you get down early it is going to be super tough.” Maple Valley had nine different guys score led by Teegen McDonald’s eight points. Kelvin Nevins-Davis buried a couple of comer threes and finished with seven points. The Lion team got six points each from Jake McDonald and Cam Murray. The Pirates had all eyes on Teegen, especially early in the bailgame. “On our end, we have to do as better job ofpassing and moving. We kind of talked about that. Any time we get stagnant, stand, the ball gets stuck and we have a .. ’.I « (I J I* •I" « A s ■t r I •“ •V ^*1 1 liL V » •kr-. *AV: C in *> r t k k •*v % r* r '■ a *• ftksr- z I ’^,^7 « h b t '«. «*»> I !fe I I1 S ■< ■s ! f --I- i. t A ^4 * 4^ I % 1» *teS > : k V > *. I -4 i?:?.' .. I t « ”■ V » A * i« k'* WTa * I « 'Su*' . - I '■y, X 4 ■4*; S' " A I' t i 1 '■ -‘H K b *0* 1 J s; * s S' '-C . ‘k’ : V ' * V s. '•J' r V \ • 4 '. J V i»-M. ! a J I * 4€ 1 « 2.^ T I?* x.t. 4 <(' 4 Ar, 4.< 4 I B J » >1 1 I c %. -Jt ’4, t 9 • 7 w A » »*1 . ■'? s • I -» > i •X * n‘ t ft. . r I r r% 4 »'• b>- a: tough time scoring,” Nevins said. “The last three weeks, up until tonight, we have done a really good job of doing that. You can see that we have been playing much better and we’ve been in a lot of close games. Partly it is their defense, and partly it is a big stage for us. These kids haven’t played in many big games like this.” That is not an issue the Pirates have. The Pirates have not lost a district ball game since 2015, winning nine district championships since then. P-W was set to go to Kent City Feb. 4 to face Blooming dale in the MHSAA Division 3 Regional Semifinals. . f > « t? Maple Valley senior guard Jimmy Wiggs (right) tries to get the ball away from Pewamo-Westphalia senior guard Reece Thelen while Lion teammate Eli Wright chases the play during the second half Friday at Maple Valley High School. Photos by Brett Bremer ■ i:4 i 1, 4 K ’’3-. -S? I 1 ♦ * u» t ( * -”•1 « “ "n k ff. •n '<k‘-X '■' J K 4% « ? ■‘x * "nt. ■e- 4 >■ 4 V ,"9 % »» '* I A %. <1., T < j *< V 'J ’r v> -lb* K ' f- I; • 4 1^ * •» I < ( -19 I*, ih » 1 t* t i I •r w' 1 • » k ♦ ♦ n V *« N 'r I '’U * ■4- I I w I li p li !' . V’ ‘ I 1 I '< , tt> h> u' V K t? J b I f I* 'i f » s c J. I* b 4 ^4 * c. > ir I H I 'b v.’ '‘r 4 k ! I 1 u •. 1. »■■ I ■V I, f- > �.1 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, March 6, 2025 11 *• Trojans and Vikings open postseason with victories « 'J I Brett Bremer i Sports Editor •1 I • 4* 1 s ■ I 1 I I I < . I r> ‘ ' d /. w r I % I The end ofthe regular season was a lit tle bittersweet, but the postseason started the way both the Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball teams were hoping - with wins. The Trojans controlled things from start to finish in the regular season fi nale in Middleville Thursday evening. Seniors Emma Geukes and Emma Dykhouse knocked down three-pointers for the Trojans in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, with Dykhouse’s earning an especially explosive reaction from the Trojan bench. Senior Lydia Schiithroat was able to scoop an underhand shot up between Lakewood’s Elizabeth Markwart and Heidi Carter while being fouled for an and-one opportunity that bumped the Trojan lead to its final margin of 57-17. One at a time, Geukes and Dykhouse came off to applause and hugs while Schiithroat waited at the free throw line, and after her shot attempt it was her turn. The emotions of the moment hit the Wt / I r 1 4 ' * ’<5 *>! Tf1 • 1 s 1 i lt< .. Xk. ■* f r J IP' 4*. - 4 f — TJ II b Io. ' I >4 y* t •j ^•5 4e i .V': I ;!■ h J Tfi ir rt '.’■I I J ; j;rn rv f ‘ • » I ae • inifli lU n; I T ! *» k f : c j.ai.xmxi. I 1 -Jt -fii i lx 4 4 I ‘I ’ i: r 4 hfc ii* n. We - 4 ‘ .... 5(lUJ ’ ■»' i. t s f 1 r u~ K- ' ** r I 9 i j i I ■, V 1 A , I f 'j K . % * I Ir <5 X' «> *^15 9 5 if t 1 A I I uI 1 •i Sts u. 1 1 F J ‘ A J 1 I I * « I I 4 t t '? Trojan senior trio on the sideline before the handshakes began - and before the team’s state postseason started this week. Thomapple Kellogg opened the post season wiffi a 46-40 win over Byron Center at Byron Center Hi^ School Monday in an MHSAA Division 1 Dis trict Quarterfinal match. The Trojans were set to face Caledonia in the district semifinals back at Byron Center High School Wednesday, March 5. Lakewood faced Capital Area Ac tivities Conference White Division foe Charlotte in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 District Tourna ment at Olivet High School Monday and took a 53-39 win over the Orioles. The Vikings and Orioles split their two regular season meetings this season. Lakewood was slated to face another CAAC White foe, Eaton Rapids, in the district semifinals in Olivet March 5. The Vikings moved to 6-13 overall this season with their win over the Eagles Monday. Thomapple Kellogg is now 10-12. The host Trojans got out to a 13-2 0 __________ R* b ?w ^ I ► V •* 6a I t < I c * L iX \ * -n. •( *■»< •‘^ 'r 5 a. < {_ JO tl V Ji 1 ■ s k ' : 9 'fl I *X ** *-T- Lakewood freshman guard Heidi Carter is pressured by Thornapple Kellogg’s Lydia Schiithroat (left) and Taylor Lloyd during the first half of their non conference bailgame to close the regular season in Middleville Thursday. lead in the opening quarter Thursday, and things never got much better for the Vikings. But the Lakewood ladies learned they have to bring a little more fire right from the get-go and got to face some tough zone defense. All helpful things as they prepared the district match-up. Getting shots was a challenge for the Vikings in Middleville. Jacqueline Possehn had a team-high five points for Lakewood, hitting a three and a pair of free throws. Avery Farrell, Liz Markwart and Ana Grant had four points each. Thomapple Kellogg had four girls ♦ * .W t' > a j '■ - J t?*' ibtrfu 5 t 'A '» =>» 4 "U7 ! ' 1 Thornapple Kellogg seniors Lydia Schiithroat (from left), Emma Geukes and Emma Dykhouse get a moment on the bench together at the end of their team's victory over Lakewood in the regular season finale in Middleville Thursday Photos by Brett Bremer I I • r It J aA ' J 1 I ’-JOE S ♦ 'A *r‘.:i •’•C « I 1 3« Vikings finaily siow Sexton a little Jr- JI Brett Bremer f mF:-- ' f I «t. t r» Sports Editor The district semifinal bailgame Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Lakewood High School was a big improvement over two losses to the Sexton boys during the regular season for the Lake wood varsity boys’ basketball team. The J-Dubbs scored 92 and 77 points in the two team’s Capital Area Activities Conference White Division meetings this winter. This time Sexton found itself in a battle which it ulti mately won 56-44 to improve to 16-5. I r r ■K., • «» I I I 1 r .J u. !' 5 I ,K I I I, »• i u • # »• J * I r* •4 »* jil rv i 4i uns V* 4 jj* :x3ii « B* F 1 ♦ it M •« IV' I I T .i t * A'* Mt- 4 1 i I . . I I f • I r« Keyshawn Summerville led Sexton with 19 points and Mario Murray put in 13. A 20-point outburst in the sec ond quarter put the J-Dubbs in a good spot to get to the district final. They led 29-14 at the half. The J-Dubbs lead was in double figures throughout the second half. Troy Acker had a team-high 12 points for the Vikings, Bryer Poll nine and Hollis Poll six points. Lansing Catholic beat Charlotte 51-39 in their semifinal ballgame Wednesday. t x I >•1 91*^’ »J S£ ftJ <*» Maroons make life tough for Saxon senior inside I 't kffr"' ■ ** 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor *t • i I u I fl nA iv 1/ I ^ .i i 6 ’ J’lj P< SMi (Til^ t . >' • >5U‘ . : I / t <9 * « ml *■ 1 !« * •? ' * I r SSI I*’ ■ tlll^ / ■»»" »J5 '4 r • a-’ <iU #/5^' . ^»n 4 4 t 4 (UMlj t JV . as 6 • • *! r s rs— k A. r ; I rr 11 w -r" * » I I • I ! u as^ b 4 i ■ r t a Av -J If Aft' .. « 1 9' '/■> T ? h i: jKjIlF 4} > I 4t t 4h t <' » I I, •/ I t k. I t I 1 4 * « '-Ft* . 4 9t A- 4 i B / J i » E I 3 1 1,' 4' I '. I 4 I *1 •k » 1 them." t ur- ii ; ? Holland Christian ran through the MHSAADivision2 District Tournament at Hamilton High School last week knocking off the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team and then the Hamilton Hawkeyes in the district final. At times this season, the Saxons went into match-ups with a simple plan: get the ball inside to senior Jett Bamum and get out of the.way. Holland Christian had a plan for that Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the district semifinals though. “It was a tough matchup for sure. They pressured us all game and have very solid athletes in all positions,” Hastings head coach Jess Webb said. “Our team effort was solid as always, but Holland Christian did a good job oftaking Jett out of the game, by doubling him quickly, forcing him to get rid of the ball. They are a well-coached team and had a game plan to stop Jett and force others to beat s Others getting the job scoring done helped the Saxons stick with the Ma roons into the second half, but Hastings had seven turnovers and four points in the third quarter and Holland Christian took command of the bailgame. Holland Christian had a 16-10 lead after one quarter and led 26-17 at the half, and then they opened the second half on an 8-0 run, “We had opportunities to keep it tight in the first half with good looks and got to the free throw line. However, we didn’t capitalize on them,” coach Webb said. We just never got into a good rhythm with how they pressured us full court with jump traps and that affected us, especially in the third quarter where we only had four points and seven turnovers. 44 ♦ "Unfortunately, it took us * til about the fourth quarter to start moving the ball up the floor and being able to put pressure on the rim by attacking the paint.” The Maroons shot over 50- percent from the floor on the night. Titus Spen cer led his team with 21 points, four rebounds, five assists and four steals, Holland Christian also got 13 points from Jake Holcomb and 14 from Grant VanderZee. The Maroons held Barnum scoreless and he only managed to get off two shots in 29 minutes of action. He had five re bounds and two assists in the bailgame. The Saxon team also got eight points from senior guard Dre Mathis and eight points from senior center Eli Randall. kk The bright spots are that our two soph- omores, Jack Webb and Quincy Brown, were our leading scorers with 12 and 11 points/ coach Webb said. "The work they have put in this year is paying off. They have the potential to be very good leaders and will do great things for us over the next couple of years. "We will graduate seven seniors this year, all of whom were an absolute plea sure to coach and grow with. That will make us young next year, but 1 think we have some very special talent coming up through the program that will make us a fun team to watch over the next few years and hopefully beyond. The future is bright and we will continue to focus on strengthening the foundation of Saxon hoops.” Hastings closes the year with a record of 5-18 overall The Holland Christian improved its mark to 16-8 with a 64-54 win over the Hamilton Hawkeyes in the district final Friday. Hamilton advanced to the district final by outscoring Wayland 81-68 in its semifinal match-up last Wednesday. * X *« > I, Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Date of Mortgage: August 8,2005 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 10, 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $113,303.98 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH, 858 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH, 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE EAST, 231 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST, 231 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECTTO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR DURKEE ROAD, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Common street address (if any): 3200 Durkee Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-9449 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice Is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 27,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248)642-2515 1554208 (02-27)(03-20) in double figures led by 13 points from Geukes. Schiithroat finished with 11 points and Dykhouse ten. TK also got 11 points from sophomore forward Reece Rilsema, seven from sophomore guard Ellie Harmon and five from freshman guard Taylor Lloyd. Attention homeowner: If you are a militai7 service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19, 2019, in Instrument Number 2019-001257, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023-008173, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine and 43/100 Dollars ($207,769.43). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River; thence Northeasterly along said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 6, 2025 File No. 25-003062 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Mt 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 ♦ ♦ I 1 / �4IRI7 12 Thursday, March 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner.com f i DK duo ends finals on medal stand a second time Brett Bremer Sports Editor Being in the last weight class to take the mat, Delton Kellogg junior heavy weight Mitchell Swift got the chance to watch the Stampfier boys go to work Friday afternoon in Ford Field. Freshman Evan Stampfier (30-16) piled up points in a 15-0 technical fall victory over St, Louis’ Cole Grollimund to start the weekend in Division 4’s 120-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals in down town Detroit. Senior Gauge Stampfier took the mat in the 132-pound weight class and pinned Otisville Lake Ville Memorial’s Adam Hock midway through the second period oftheir opening round match. “I’ve wrestled almost my whole life with them,” Swift said. “Whenever they won, those were my highlights with them. They were getting techs and pins and I was like, heck yeah. It was a good day to watch them wrestle. It was a fun day.” While he was watching at the start of the tournament, Swift closed the Division 4 State Finals Saturday with everyone watching him and the rest of the 285-pound state medalists receive their awards. Swift and Gauge both earned state medals for the second year in a row at Ford Field. Swift (37-7) moved up from fifth his sophomore year to third as a junior, and Gauge (36-8) placed seventh in his weight class after placing fifth last year. Evan managed just the opening round victory and then was bested in his next two matches. Both Stampfier boys were beaten out in the quarterfinals by wres tlers who went on to win individual state NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding th^,circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM, on March 13,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaserto free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Angela Marie Metzger and Brad Allen Jousma, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated July 9,2021, and recorded on July 20,2021 with Document Number 2021-009248, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated January 29,2025 and recorded on February 3,2025 and given document number 2025-000828 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($233,466.02). Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03'20” WEST 1743.01 FEET ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE 90 DEGREES 0'00” EAST 99 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF NORTH STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES O' 00” EAST 30.75 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE EASTERLY 68.52 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, AND A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 433.00 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 85 DEGREES 27’59” EAST 68.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03' 20" EAST 360.41 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00” WEST 99.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03’ 20” WEST 355.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Street Address; 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: February 13.2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 25 6254 (02-13)(03-06) {? s 31 ; J 4 Benzie Central's Jason Peltier and then beat out Otisville Lake Ville Memorial’s Doug Hoyt, a wrestler with only one loss all season, 5-1 in the quarterfinals. In the battles for medal placing Satur day, S wi ft took a 7-1 win over Hesperia’s Noah Walker in the consolation semi finals and then outscored Cass City’s Rylan Kruse 8-2 in the match for third. Swi ft also beat Kruse in the final match of their 2024 tournament in a match for fifth. He said a good conditioning and a good warm-up were keys to his successful Saturday at the finals in 2025. “Last year was a rough year because I was hurting,” Swift said. “A lot of my joints are just gone from football. This year is way better, because I took care of my body from wrestling season. Just taking care of it, massaging it, going to therapy, icing it, whatever coach tells you to do to take care of it you’ve got to do it. “Some things you can’t tough out,” he said he has learned. Following the opening round pin, Gauge was outscored 18-2 by Clinton senior Brayion Long in the 132-pound quarterfinals. Long went on to win the Division 4 132-pound state champion ship at their weight class. Gauge went on to defeat Union City’s Mason Hawthorne 5-0 in the blood round Friday. Lakeview’s Cameron Perez outscored Gauge 6-1 in their first match Saturday and the in the match for seventh Stampfier pulled out a 2-1 win over White Pigeon’s Mazzy Lambert. A reversal in the third period of that medal round match with Lambert proved all Gauge needed to close his senior season with a victory. Evan was bested 19-4 by Manches ter’s Sammy Stewart in the quarterfinals and then fell in an 8-5 sudden overtime decision against Beaverton’s Eric Larson in the blood round. A I r A % 1 I L *• I J 1 k - * .t V t Delton Kellogg junior Mitchell Swift and Hesperia's Noah Walker (left) work for control during their consolation semifinal match in Division 4's 285-pound weight class Saturday inside Ford Field in Detroit at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. Swift bested Walker 7-1 and then went on to place third with a win in his final match of the weekend. championships. Swift had his sights set on a state championship entering the tournament, but once Leslie’s Tanner Craft pinned him early in the second period of their 285-pound championship semifinal bout Friday evening he was happy to come back and battle for third place. “It was a good match for us, but he just threw me,” Swift said of his semi final defeat. “I thought we were out of bounds, but we were still in. I looked, but it was just too late for me to try and do anything and he pinned me. n The Delton heavyweight started his tournament run with a quick pin of I 1 a r' ; r I 4 • iJ .1 J I fi •'J -- ■•TH r .■ bL rma *T * wMfii / 4 f Ey?t % f 1 4*/ tia?' r* r 1-^ h • (* I. H nft rt I, L I 1 I I I I I I f I I I I-" I .. t ' I I I I > I j I > « I I I f 1 I 1 i I I I I J I I r 1 I I J I R / J 1 1 J I A ♦ > r.--: .■. I P J &V -- i- I MS pal' F*** I rJnA.fl (02-27)(03-20) "F c > NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE -Greg Walejewski and Jessica Walejewski, original mortgagors, granted a Mortgage to Coastal Community Bank, dated September 1, 2022, and recorded December 27, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-012600, in official records of Barry County Register of Deeds, Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of $51,202.67. The following described premises situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, to-wit; Lot 100, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 625 Misty Ridge Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333 Property ID# 08-41-128-100-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a (b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. This notice is from a debt collector. Dated: February 21, 2025 For more information, please call: (513) 8526066 Daniel A. Cox Wood + Lamping, LLP Attorneys for Servicer 600 Vine Street, Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 File 2412040 1 k 1 1 L r •e * * I i I t n I 11 A I I . I 1 > s fc > I f f I t Ui 4 •• A a 1 I I I \\ 1 IF b k 4 5 I J 1 S- I< f ’T I • I' If 1 J f J I J k I !r I J kk i .W ‘ k^..< < r 1 i .1 :'’4^ I I 1 LJ i I I i F 1 J t lb ? XU .4 u V > I I ! •'li .w* J 'g J # I Vi 4 ik ft 1 t s s k- I 1 \ aC • -4' 1 I i ( I i I if \ 1 ■is 1 I A J. 1 ,r' «ll I— '^. a Wa i •• •r*. Ata 9 t I III i ) I Delton Kellogg senior Gauge Stampfier lets out a yell after earning a 2-1 victory over White Pigeon’s Mazzy Lambert in their match for seventh place in Division 4's 132-pound weight class Saturday inside Ford Field in Detroit during the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. Photos by Brett Bremer -X t- ; I I d ! r rd k I I I WS’'; > 318 V!? 1 * 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. 25-30037-DE Judge William M. Doherty Court address: 206 W. Court St Suite 302 Hastings Ml 49058 Court telephone: 269-945-1390 Estate of Dona Jane Olsen. Date of birth: 04/23/1924. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Dona Jane Olsen, died 10-18-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jane Echtinaw of 6812 Guy Road, Nashville, Ml 49073. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 02/25/2025 Michael J. Phillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Jane Echtinaw 6812 Guy Road Nashville, Michigan 49073 517-852-4815 Nowak falls to state champ in quarter’s at Ford Field ■jr v« \ ’ ' S IB . ircnpiiu- k I I H I 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor 5 nr ,18 II "iQv t I j I • -t I J fI * I ;' I f • 1 V Maple Valley Polish exchange student Filip Nowak closed out his winter of American wTestling scoring one win at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals al Ford Field in downtown Detroit Friday. Nowak, competing in Division 4’s 144-pound weight class, opened his finals’ weekend with a pin of Atlanta’s Andrew Brinker 24 seconds into the second period of their bout. Nowak was pinned himself in the sec ond period of his quarterfinal match, by Hudson’s Beckett Campbell who went on to win the state championship at their weight class. In Friday’s blood round, where the win ners advance to Saturday’s medal matches and their opponents see their season come to an end, Nowak was pinned by Otisville LakeVille Memorial’s Andrew Tucker. The *year ends with a record of 35-12 for Nowak. •1! '■ f I I k 11 I 1' r *5 i.l'' k. (I k 1I h k « I 1^ t t ) s, f» i I r I k I * I i r I r k L I •J , I s I 1 J I' ♦ ♦ * f f e i 1 * w. 1ta �\ UH * V JI Jl A V,I . TKHS puts three on Ford Field medal stand w i ■ T I* kJ .'..'-iK Bl ) '■1 ■<1 i A I ' I J V 1 A I X' i X S' T n I I I >» ? 1 iNSe i J «lim3 noadif itei^ebniMr Th"! *1 - jirii: I* « ( J* ,*1 jl 4 I t I I i , r WAA8^‘- I f •Ilgi -- ^UQQ-? I 1 I * c * t t X Hbir .fi'CnleQ I' 'Di I. TK senior Emma Gibson smiles from the medal stand Saturday after placing sixth in the girls' 135-pound weight class during the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field in Detroit. I t ■'ll f I 7 W Brett Bremer Sports Editor Three of ±e four Trojans wrestling at Ford Field this weekend in the MHSAA Individual WrestlingFinals willclose their tournament run on the state medal stand Saturday afternoon. TK sophomore Adelaide Holderman wrestled her way to a fourth-place finish in the girls’ 170-pound weight class and senior teammate Emma Gibson placed sixth in the girls’ 135-pound weight class. Trojan senior Jayce Curtis placed eighth in Division 2’s 165-pound weight class. It is ±e first al 1 -state wrestling performance for all three. Curtis (38-14) and Gibson (31 -7) are both three-time state qualifiers. This was Holderman’s first finals appearance. Holderman and Gibson both wrestled their way into the championship quarter finals Friday before being bumped into the consolation bracket, and both girls finish their season with more than 30 victories. Curtis opened his tournament and closed his tournament with losses to Holly’s Christian Preston, but won a pair of consolation bouts Friday to secure his 1'=! in t US ( 't srahaw . I L f 'J-'. i1§nitl23’W0 I I I r TUOl odW j;}5t>vz aidJb *<1 i’fiBi HM adJ ib 1 oHt no rnrr'l .nooirra^ 6, 5iornci , I •'U > 'TH. 1 gL' I ' i ■ I t K. C s -O' (t. I I i'l ■I I .T P . A y I ) I r :u 1 4 1 .. 1 V 5 *4 ’ J 'fl '' r r . I I I I I rHj"'t ■ J i 'H i " ' J I T 4 > ' M t I I , 'I u *OIfl I ( • I - I 1 '.t '-'r^ * ■ Jrj. 1 i ■'OTG. k * » '.‘l.b Cj X I , 1 b k ;r , i I Uu ri‘. \r*-. r 1 lut { J , I r I y A » ( I e iSfiiaiB thiB ; 4. ■ :tW r. U.1 J k I I ' m * H '' ’] - '* L* I' 1-, ■> Ik 5 ' I fFIEj hP \ Ji * «a nil r I r I .:£0 4. f b 7 I;. ..,» f < ' ho( /? 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She went on to a 3-3 weekend that ended in another match up with Clark in the bout for fifth-place that was decided by an 8-7 score. In between those contests with Clark, Gibson scored an 8-3 win over Otsego’s Samanatha Bonovetz in the blood found Friday and then won her first match of the medal rounds Saturday by pinning Allen Park’s Adeline Tuccini. West Bloomfield’s Tamari Khizanishvili bested Gibson 14-5 in the consolation semifinals to put her in the match for fifth. Holderman (32-13) won three straight matches by fall in consolation after a quarterfinal loss Friday in the girls’ 170-pound weight class. She started her tournament run by pinning Waverly’s Se’nyah Suddeth-Doss early in the second period of their match. In the quarterfinals. Holderman was bested 7-2 by Clinton’s Raven Aldridge who went on to finish as the 170-pound state runner-up behind Caledonia’s Maddie Hayden. From ±ere, Holderman started her run up the medal stand by pinning Westland John Glenn’s Brooklyn Fisher in the blood round Friday. Holderman started her Satur day by pinning Marcellus’ Carlee Osborn and then Waverly’s Victoria Carter. In the match forthird, Holderman was bested 7-0 by Pine River’s Adalyn Holmes. The TK team also had senior Raini Braska competing in the girls’ 110-pound weight class. She was bested in her two bouts Friday in Detroit »? p» -—St .««» < <1- V ’•s?' Lakewood sophomore Bryson Boucher (right) works to try and get out from under Dundee’s Blake Cosby in Division 3’s 150-pound championship match at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit. Cosby took a 19-4 technical fall to complete an undefeated junior season. 1 & •v 4.' ' z i % AW* r .\A A 1* 'is -*1 t > V I III, i ‘1^ A. • Lakewood senior Joel Simon (top) works to try and turn Algonac's Reid Hiltunen during the third period of their Division 3 285-pound championship match at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit. Hiltunen took the state championship with an 11-1 win. Photos by Brett Bremer and show what I have to work on.” Boucher scored a 9-0 major decision over Kingsford’s Tyler Bray in the open ing round and then defeated the number two seed, Adrian Madison’s Landon Mohr in a harrowing 11-8 decision in the quarterfinals. While he got that win, Boucher wasn’t really pleased with how he wrestled in that match having to fight from behind and score a late take down for the victory. He said he felt like he was back at the top of his game in an 18-5 major decision over Shepherd's Martine Wiggins in the semifinals Friday evening. It took more than j ust saying he wanted to be in the top three to get to that spot on the state medal stand. “I did a lot over the summer, Michigan Premiere, Massa just training there with the best,” Boucher said. “The best in the state go there. It was a blast, and I went out to some of the biggest tourna ments over the summer. I went to Fargo and I did all right out there. I just trained a lot over the summer. I practiced Monday through Friday with the high school team and then I practice over on Sunday in St. Johns. It takes a lot. A lot of dedication.” Simon too had an uber tough opponent in the championship round (but really who doesn’t?). Algonac senior Reid Hil tunen completed a 55-1 season with an 11-1 win over Simon in their 285-pound title match - scoring all 11 points in the opening period and then holding on for the win. Simon said he was hoping to be able to « • • do some good work on his feet against the tough finals opponent^Hiltunen; but he nevepj^lly got,the\charic©.' HJItunenfT was on top for most of the first two peri ods. He got an early take down and then put Simon on his back for four nearfall points twice in that first two minutes. Hiltunen then chose the top position to start the second period and worked on top of Simon for two scoreless minutes. At that point, Hiltunen didn’t need to do much more to clinch the state championship. Simon fought and tried a couple different things throughout the third period, but a stalling point was the only score he could earn. “He was really tough,” Simon said. Simon’s closest match on the score board throughout the weekend was his first one, a 2-0 win over Armada’s Joseph Abramovitch, but he said he felt like he was in control ofthat one the entire time. From there, Simon pinned Dowagiac’s Cal Chapman midway through the third period of their quarterfinal match and then he shut out Reed City’s Wyatt Spalo 7-0 in the semifinals Friday evening. Over four varsity seasons, Simon was a four-time state qualifier with more than 160 varsity wins. He placed third at the state finals as a sophomore and fourth as a junior. Stamm pulled out a 2-1 win over Detroit Voyageur College Prep’s Carlos Herrera in the blood round Friday and then eventually outscored South Hav en’s Jose Garcia 13-9 in the match for seventh place Saturday afternoon. Stamm opened his tournament with a 7-4 win over Mason County Central’s Hunter Sanford in a sudden victory overtime period, and then ran into Byran Sterling from Dundee who bested him 17-2 in the quarterfinals. Sterling went on to place third at their weight class. In the blood round Friday afternoon, Stamm took a 2-1 win over Detroit Voya geur College Prep’s Carlos Herrera. A reversal midway through the second period put Stamm into the lead. Herrera escaped quickly, but those were the only points either guy could manage through theirfive-minute match. Herrera worked on top of Stamm throughout the third period, but couldnft turn him over to take the lead. Stamm fell 4-1 to Imlay City’s Tanner Land to start the medal rounds Saturday, and then closed out his win with the four-point victory over Garcia to match his freshman season finish at the finals. The Lakewood program also had junior Lillian Teachworth competing in the girls’ ip5-pound weight class. She fell in the opening round, won by injury default in the first found of consolation, but then bowed out as she fell to Pow ers North Central’s Maizy Olson in the blood round. k '4 fi Brett Bremer Sports Editor Joel Simon earned his third all-state medal. Vincent Stamm earned his second all-state medal. Bryson Boucher earned his first all state medal. It was a pretty good weekend for the Lakewood varsity wrestling team at Ford Field. The senior 285-pounder Si mon (52-5) and sophomore 150-pounder Boucher (50-8) both won their way into the championship finals of their respec tive Division 3 weight classes at the - MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field in downtown Detroit, placing second in the end. Stamm (38-6) placed seventh at his weight class for the second season in a row. It would have been a major upset for either Boucher or Simon to take a state championship, but getting to the finals of the finals was certainly something in both guys’ plans for the weekend. Boucher was 0-2 in his freshman year appearance at Ford Field. He started this trip with three consecutive victories. “Last year, I felt like I set my goals too short,” Boucher said. “My goal was to qualify as a freshman. 1 got here and I think my mind said ‘you met your goal’ and 1 didn’t perform as well as I could have. It kind of sucks. I can’t go back and change that. “This year, I said let’s go for it. Let’s reach for it. Shoot for the highest. Top three in the state, when you’re talking about ranked guys in the state it’s the top three you look at. Those are the guys you want to beat. 1 wanted to be top three, so I sat on the kitchen table one day with my dad and my mom and said I was going to be top three in the state this year. There was no doubt in my mind. I told myself I was going to do it.” It took one of the very best of the very best wrestlers in the state of Michigan to end Boucher’s Ford Field winning streak this time. Dundee junior Blake Cosby, ranked third in the nation among high school wrestlers at his weight class, finished off a 37-0 season and his second-straight state title by earning a 19-4 technical all against Boucher in the 150-pound championship match. “He is crazy. He is really good. I knew I was getting into it with him. He beat Johnny [Krebs] last year 7-0, and John ny is a great wrestler as well,” Boucher said. “1 went out there and tried to do my stuff, and it didn’t work out, but I’ve got next year.” “He has teched everyone. He teched everyone from first match, to quarter’s, to semi’s to finals, he has teched everyone. He is the real deal. It was cool to get on the mat with the best in the state II •T i spot on the state medal stand. All three Trojans found themselves in the ‘‘blood round” Friday where a win earned them another day of wrestling and a spot on the state medal stand, and a loss would mean the end of their state tournament run. Curtis’ match there in the second round of consolation was one of the wildest he has ever wrestled. He took a 20-17 decision over Kaleb Gagne of Escanaba. Gagne had a takedown eight seconds into the bout and led 7-2 after getting another takedown with 15 seconds to go in that opening period. Curtis managed an escape and a take down of his own in the final few seconds of the period to get within 7-6. The second period was more of the same. Gagne got of the bottom quick, and then Curtis took his first lead of the match with a take down. They traded points rom there with Curtis notching two takedowns in the period and then Gagne one in the end that sent him into the third period in front 13-12. Curtis started the third period in the bottom position. He reversed his way to the top, then Gagne did the same, and then Curtis managed another reversal all within the first 75 seconds of that third period. The second reversal nudged Curtis in front 16-15. This time he got Gagne to his back for four nearfall points that proved to be the difference in the match at the end even with Gagne scoring another reversal with 38 seconds to go. Curtis prevented Gagne from scoring again to advance with the three-point win. Curtis and Gibson both said frey went into the state finals with fewer nerves this time around. Curtis said he really put a focus on trying to be the aggressor in his bouts at the finals this year. Curtis was bested in his two medal round matches Saturday. Gibson started her tournament wi± a pin of Bark River-Harris’ Vaida Uskilith-Karaja, but ±en fell 12-7 to Center Line’s Carmella Clark in the quarterfinals oftheir LHS has pair place second in the state IBHJ w. « 13 I I I ^.0 I I Thursday, March 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 1 > t * �J I f 1 14 ulfi Thursday, March 6, 2025 wv^.HastingsBonner.con, THE HASIMGSMNNM < 9 ft I- i !’■ r t Gars win two events at OK Rainbow East Championshios Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Grand Rapids Gars varsity boys’ swimming co-op took a pair ofcham pionships over the weekend at the OK Rainbow East Championship hosted by c Byron Center High School. Senior Ethan Klopfenstein swam to a winning time of 56.34 seconds in the lOO-yard backstroke and he chased after freshman teammate Gabriel Van in the 100yard butterfly. Van won that race in 56.43 seconds with Klopfenstein third in 55.67. The Gars team, a co-op between Thornapple Kellogg, West Michigan Aviation Academy, Unity Christian, Hopkins and West Catholic, placed fourth in the final standings Saturday. Wayland clinched the conference cham pionship with a score of451 points ahead ofOttawa Hills 471, Caledonia/Lowell/ South Christian 335, Grand Rapids Gars 314, Catholic Central 264 and Grand Rapids Union 106. That lOO-yard backstroke final was an outstanding one for the Gars too with senior Hunter Tietz second in 58.32 and freshman Sreyas Munnu seventh in 1 minute 6.62 seconds. Van and Tietz went 2-3 in the 200-yard individual medley. Van hit the wall in -------------------- n r r r r a h► ’J 4 t T* MMR ' » r J I mV > /J ?• A > i r J i 9 ■ -si % * T •v * I ?Jl - / A V . V j » r' I r 8 I' 4* I I HF’ •at ><#r*cr* I ' - i. h ' I i 7/ L /> f. Z! / X ‘«r '•■ #■ / \ I, R * I K J r * <?J W h I R > I S J 4 ♦? h ^*** # • f ( I . ✓ V r 1r } . J I 1 it * y I.* b -s . ^3. *» %4«J 1^ -<^l ■ I -'*1^ 1 Grand Rapids Gars senior Ethan Klopfenstein races through the water in the 100-yard butterfly during the prelim's of the UK Rainbow East Championship Meet at Byron Center High School Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer J V 2:06.44 and Tietz in 2:10.42. Van, Klopfenstein, Tietz and teammate Ty Denney all earned all-conference honors for their point totals at the cham pionships. Denney’s top individual perfomiance came in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of23.68 seconds. He was also fifth in the lOO-yard freestyle in 52.86. Ethan Magnuson, the Gars' lone diver competing, was sixth with a score of 214.85 points over the course of his 11 dives. The performance earned him a spot in the regional diving competition this season. The Gars’ Haiden Vruggink placed eighth in the 500-yard freestyfe with a time of 5:46.32 and Gars’ senior Nolan i ,4 1 I i Send was ninth in that event despite a time of 5:41.39 in the ‘B’ Final that bested his teammate Vruggink’s time. The Gars were fourth in the 200-yard medley relay to start the race and the top relay performance from the team came from the foursome of Send, Tietz, Den ney and Van that was th ird in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:33.39. 0* 1 » t f J**’ 1 * b I I I < II f r I * ‘I -: I I' ’• '1 ‘ I I r 1 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Justin D. Drenth, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: October 22, 2019 Recorded on October 28, 2019, in Document No. 2019-010426, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 28/100 Dollars ($195,862.28) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 12 AND BONIFACE POINT, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 65, IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, PINE LAKE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 473 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST SIDE GOLDSMITH PROPERTY 300 FEET TO SHORE LINE OF PINE LAKE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR FIFTY FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID GOLDSMITH LINE 300 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY, THENCE EASTERLY CENTER OF HIGHWAY FOR 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO SAID PLEASURE POINT AND SAID BONIFACE POINT IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST PINE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 373 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY 300 FEET TO THE SHORE LINE OF PINE LAKE; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID MILLER LINE 300 FEETTOTHE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY THENCE WESTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY 50 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 10727 Center St, Plainwell, Ml 49080 The redemption period wilt be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever Is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1554354 (02-27)(03-20) < Sutfin brothers take spots on D1 state medal stand Brett Bremer Sports Editor Keegan was a state medalists for the second season in a row placing sixth in Division I’s 157-pound weight class. Hunter placed fourth in the 106-pound weight class at his first finals, finishing as the first freshman with over 50 wins in a season for the Saxon program. It took a good run for Hunter to reach the consolation final for third and fourth place Saturday. He had to win four con secutive consolation matches alter falling to Hartland’s Michael Abbey in the open ing round Friday morning. Abbey pinned Hunter with 15 seconds left in the third period of their first match. "He turned me on bottom. I couldn’tget away from him. 1 was pretty' mad. I knew 1 could get him next time,” Hunter said. And there was a next time. Hunter got some revenge by outscoring Abbey 12-10 in the consolation semifinals Saturday. I think we knew he could place," .lasop Slaughter said. ‘Tthink he has had a good season. He was in there with anyone. We knew going in he could hang and wrestle with any of the guys in there. I think he came out slow that first match, but he turned around and beat the kid in the consolation semi’s. as soon as he kind of got over being here and got back his confidence he just did what he’s good at. He’s a super good wrestler.” Hunter pinned L’Anse Creuse’s Nick What expertise did Hastings senior Keegan Sutfin have to share with his freshman brother Hunter Sutfin as they prepped forthe2025 MHSAAIndividual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field in Detroit? None really according to Hunter. “I just said it is big,” Keegan said, “but he has been to these types oftournaments before like nationals. He has gone out of state. I didn’t really think he needed a pep talk. He isbetterthan me, so he has got it.” NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Zachary R. Koon and Sierra W. O'Connell Koon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6, 2016 and recorded December 14, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-012461 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MIDFIRST BANK, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Seven and 53/100 Dollars ($66,437.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post, Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, thence South 2640 feet to the center of the section; thence West parallel with the North section line 650 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 660 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line: thence West parallel with the North section line 132 feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 660 feet; thence East parallel with the North section line 132 feet to the point of beginning. Also conveying an easement for said parcel for ingress and egress commencing at the center of the section; thence North 33 feet; thence West 650 feet; thence South 66 feet; thence East 650 feet; thence North 33 feet to the point of beginning. 14460 Burchette Rd, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 20, 2025 File No. 25-001299 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 <•> t t t >1 z*- Martinek to start consolation matches IC C /iiJr: Friday and then made quick work with Ufa nad Warren Mott’s Shane Stevens with a fI 46-second pin in the blood round. Hunt er opened his day of medal placement matches Saturday by pinning Romeo’s Nico Adamo and then got the win in the jfubnrH rematch with Abbey. . .<14^ The tournament closed for Hunter with JliQlu -'jBJflaf j iLJfe K a 5-4 loss to Hartland’s Jase Sensor in the r match for third. Keegan was fifth at the state finals as' 4^517 Z 3 a junior, and would have loved to have placed higher this season, but did what he could before ultimately bowing out of the match for fifth by injury default against Detroit Catholic Central’s Braxten Roche. “I think it was a good experience,” Keegan said. “1 liked it. I have been bat tling shoulder problems this whole year with a tom labrum, so finishing sixth is not where I wanted. I could have done TTLOfiit better, but with no shoulders I am pretty r proud of it. It's good.” Keegan still managed a 40-6 record this season. He beat Utica’s Gabe Griffith 4-3 in the opening round of the finals and then took a 22-12 win over Roche in the - z^'G quarterfinals. Davison’s Kyle Jelinek ) *.» xl fUJ pinned Keegan late in the first period '•^noiqf , I of their championship semifinal match I . 7- / r nu f Friday evening and then went on to win h fU«< the 157-pound state championship. Ji I kind ofgot beat up in ±e semifinals,” d: Keegan said. "He went for my shoulder 1 r and I got pinned pretty fast. Not how I i'. . wanted it, kind of embarrassing actually, but nothing 1 can do about it. He woke up sore Saturday and lost a tough fight with Novi’s Anthony Madaf dtt 'fl tzr n ' I, feri 6-4 before the second meeting with Roche. { j' “He went out after it and I think he is ’’A Itzh Ln satisfied in the end,” Slaughter said. “He :''OJ is beat up. He knew going in, and really dtvj* all season, that thing has just been tom up. He was just giving it one more go. He knew he had to wrestle through it. 0 Kt 1 He has been in a lot of pain the past few weeks, but just kind of wrestled through ! it. Pretty impressive what he was able to I '"^ ’ do with one arm basically.” i While Keegan didn’t have any big V IqiJIhr»p !< Al* advice for his younger brother before the f tournament, he was happy to get to see him compete. lu. I was into all of his matches,” Keegan said. “I was really excited to watch him wrestle. He did great and he can do better. • I He has got good things coming. V This was a great weekend. I liked it, loved it. It was a great experience to end LI senior year.” rp. It was a tough end to senior year for one IIS w J f t fl< t J if ''^■n ' t ^• ■ ■ . ’FK 17*7 X =^11' IS* 1£ i L. er • ‘ _ J ■ i ,1 1 SL f I B;'e ! I't/ Ji I r a I 1 t i —^r* fl 7 4*.’ J r, i ; 'pr I I T ? If’ ^'Ti'itj' t r T i / yI Hf'. T f ( r r ' : it.' f ■. •. -1 • - ■ J I ' i rn a I' JlJll "r ( / ;:W <1 bn, t f I f *1 I I ' .1 I j $ r i:: I I XI "I n .Jj l» t A f; r! I i J € •l 030 ' lay, Il 1 ''(idud k zTi'Vjl !■? bv A fl* 91 « I t > ’? ■’ Il I I IT te % : iM . ri ■ I 1 -I II : . li 111* I 1 -VW I I > i a. A A * - -* 5 « 1 H s '1 i'« k 1 . ’I 1 > I 1 I I ‘ < I h fl' V- I I? Hastings senior Keegan Sutfin (top) looks for a way to try and scoreagainst Novi’s Anthony Madafferi in their consolation semifinal match Saturday in Division 1’s 157-pound weight class during the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field in Detroit. Photos by Brett Bremer ) w a ■ Kb * in^o i »n A. 4 5 r9. 1 ! • ’ I '■ t I ! 1 ♦ « T 1 r.- “ 2*1 7 A i i « I I J • '^^1’ ft- t A I » I( I .4 ♦ r t * I iJ ‘ See BROTHERS on 15 I 1 4 I Uh » 1- Sv H HI ** k ZJ ■r 4 * I I 1 •w ■7, '-i f t » •* 5^ * I ^WiH * r ■> I i •l V k V « k s k ♦ r I li V V i 1* I « It 1 4 I I ‘ J « 1 w I *6 I ' tr fi T I W* I i -f IM^ k ♦ ♦ ■ V I I Saxon freshman Hunter Sutfin works to get out of the grasp of Hartland's Michael Abbey during his 12-10 win in Division I’s 106-pound consolation semifinals at Ford Field in Detroit Saturday. Sutfin scored a third-place finish in their weight class at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. i > 11 1 V. I A ► 4 I I 1 f I 1 ( 1 X .a __ t— 1 Ir s. I �* • ' i •H ‘ I ) THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com r Thursday, March 6, 2025 15 = • ■’ HHS girls find aggressiveness key in Finals matches I f 4* Brett Bremer Sports Editor I t ’j s 4 I; A, •» * I • -ill ■'■■.• k I The fii'st Hastings girl to qualify for the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals three times has as medal to show for her eff orts now. Saxon senior Jordan Milanowski wres tled her way to an eighth-place finish in the girls’ 140-pound weight class over the weekendat Ford Field indowntown Detroit “I am actually really happy. I have been wanting it. It was kind of like my goal the last two years and I made it finally,” Mila nowski said. “My coach told me not to worry about what the other person was doing, so I was just like okay, and I just jumped on the mat and I was aggressive basically. Milanowski did her best to do things her way over the weekend, but nerves got to junior Dezarae Mathis a little bit and she said she should have been more aggressive herself while competing in the 115-pound weight class. Still, Mathis earned an all-state medal for the second season in a row with an eighth-place finish in the 115-pound weight class. The Saxon team also had senior Naomi Grummet competing in the girls’ 145-pound weight class, but she was bested in her blood round match Friday afternoon. All three Hastings girls fell in their open ing round match Friday. Milanowski got • i iAA. V J 1 ’•shoe, n' ' I <1 1 I • I. Ml J 'i 1 I «A I * <*' • , r t : I X' f I 1 I f '-. i u I« f I I I I I - I ( , I f , s 1 O- i I I I 1 I I $ >1 ! I ; - t'. J 'f? 9 .I,. >' nr a '-'j ■ 1 1 I i V ' 1 I I [ b ♦ L » ' I I I I 4 1 C’nsA I 5 1 I ' ^nu 1 I f i I I 1/ I I i <r.J , J lb i I J ^4 pinned by Atlanta’s Kaycie Moldenhauer late in ±e first period of their opener. From ±ere Milanowski pinned Mt Morris’Aleah Swilley and Perry’s Grace Spiess to secure her spot in Saturday’s medal rounds where she ultimately finished eigh±. She closes the season with a record of 30-13 The blood round win over Spiess was a highlight of the weekend for the Saxon senior. “She was kind of gaining points on me and she almost had me at one point, then I just put her in a cowcatcher, and I was aggressive and I kept driving at it and I got her finally,” Milanowski said. Mathis fell 14-2 to Frankfort’s Isabella Crompton in ±e opening round Friday. She bounced back with two quick pins. She stuck Waverly’s Jazlynn Jones in 57 seconds in the first round of consolation and ±en pinned Eastern’s Olivia Delacruz 32 seconds into their blood round match. Mathis closed out herj unior season with a 30-5 record. She too fell in her two Saturday bouts in the medal rounds. “1 was hoping to do better than last year, but a medal is a medal so that is good,” Mathis said. “I was more nervous going into it, so I would wait for them to do their moves on me instead of doing what I know works for me. 1 just wrestled funky all weekend.” “It is all different girls. These are girls I 'h’-IA'a . •n ’'I 'IRV 1 • ■-' '’As- ’I'* ; 'F 111 I -4 •A 'SiB 1 Sc V li ir % Xf iVm . ** • a* V J * 4 I ■5'“ I " MTi I* '^7 1 « » « I ' e i J i' ? '1 t il «^ar^u.—r • ** i I •• >* 2 ■ w , T** «s* Is A/ k •' <*♦ • -M* I 1 f •>. ••L’ a » t If I I I I I• I —K«1J Mi •X * : > 'I r I . I *** I IJw k 1 I i I 1* I p r. I r Il . |V k ’Jk» k A ( ri I T * 9^ * I I * Hastings junior Dezarae Mathis holds Lakeshore's Emma Baker on her back during their consolation match Saturday morning to open the medal rounds in the girls' 115-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals inside Ford Field in Detroit. Photos by Brett Bremer I didn’t know. Freshman year and soph omore year I wrestled at 120, and these are girls I only wrestled at districts and regionals. Usually, if I have wrestled them and I’ve beaten them I know what they are going to try and do and how they react to things I try and do to them.” She tried to do some scouting work ahead ofthe finals, but found tracking down video of opponents online to be both tough and expensive. Milanowski said there was one part of prep this season she found really helpful - working with members of the Hastings guys’ team. “They kind of taught me a lot of things that like I didn’t know until the end of the season to just keep going and keep being explosive,” Milanowski said. “We had been asking for it. They just kind of pushed it more on us this year and it worked out nice. I hope they keep doing that. It was pretty nice.” Grummet was 1-2 on the weekend. She fell 19-3 to Margaret Buurma from Fowler ville, ±e first girl to win four individual state wrestling championships in the history of ±e MHSAA, in ±e first round ofthe girls’ 145-pound weight class. Grummet bounced back for a 15-0 tech nical fall of her own over Monroe’s Eloisa Reyes in the first round of consolation, but then was bested 11-3 by Oa Carlson’s Bayle Buvia in the blood round. While Buurma is the first four-time girls’ champion, tlie MHSAA also crowned its first girls’ team state champion based on points from the weekend’s individual finals. Grand Haven took the state champi onship wi± 69.5 points ahead of Lowell 59.5, Fowlerville 57, Romeo 56.5 and West Bloomfield 50.5 in the top five. BROTHERS Continued from Page 14 other Hastings state qualifier. Isaac Friddle entered the weekend hoping to be as four-time state medalist, but came up short of that goal. He pinned Troy’s Philip Lucut in the first round of the 215-pound competition, but then faced Detroit Catholic Central senior Connor Bercume in the second round. Bercume took a 19-2 technical fall on his way to a 48-0 season and a state championship. Bounced to the blood round, Friddle was bested 10-5 by Reeths-Puffer’s Sage Secrest to close his season with a 47-8 record. “He wrestled okay,” Slaughter. “[Secrest] kind of knew how to wres tle him and kind ofavoided Friddle the whole match, and Friddle couldn’t re ally get to his stuff like he wanted to.” V/’X i-:'-5 OUR COMPANY IS GROWING - J 4* •l ♦• w w 1 I f I I, r • < • :» 'i.fSA I > t I 1 ♦I *1. .f AX I * I . t to -b 1 i 1 9^A' .5', I f L 'J :r A- •1^ • rbt > T'l \ I I ft ;«r Ii K X. y, < i' n *42 fA }> at- fi V* I ; I • •• H k> '1 I ■« A K ft -Yr * i, r**-- . 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A pair of free throws by senior guard Ines Sanchez bumped a little Lion lead to 14-10 with 3:38 to go in the first half. Delton Kellogg answered with a bucket by j unior guard Addie Stampfler in the paint, which drew the first foul of the night on Sanchez, and then a minute later junior Jalin Lyons banked in a three-pointer to put the Panthers in front. Those two baskets were the start of a 13-0 run by Delton Kellogg that stretched into the second half. The Pan thers led the ballgame 20-14 at the half and pushed the lead to 27-14 before Lion freshman center Abbigail Harvey put in a shot midway through the third quarter. “We went man-to-man for a stretch there and it helped us until we got into foul trouble,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Liliibridge said. “We start ed with basically three post players, and then when we went to our guards we could really help on [Sanchez] better, and our close outs were better during that stretch.” The Panther lead was 30-20 going into the fourth quarter, and the lead grew as large as 34-20 before the Lions really started to chip away at all. It was just the fifth game of the season the Panthers played in that was decided by fewer than ten points in the end. That late-game inexperienced showed a bit for the Panthers, who were also limited by foul trouble in the end. The Panthers started the game with seven and finished with five having both junior guard Izzie Wendland and Stampfler sidelined with five fouls each. “Without Addie with one minute left things changed,” Liliibridge said. “You could tell. Josie is throwing up to a soph omore that has scored six total varsity points. We don’t have a delay. It is like spread them out and then screen away, but we’ve just got to execute.” Stampfler was on the bench at the start of the game too, but she came on to put in a team-high 15 points. She was 9-of-17 at the free throw line. Sanchez led the Lions, attacking the basket all night as usual, with 21 points. Sanchez managed to put in j ust 4-of-17 free throw attempts though. “[Sanchez] is really good. She is a gifted player. But we know what she is Sports Editor The old adage about it being tough to beat a team three times in one season that rolls around come tournament time proved true at Pewamo-Westphalia H igh School Monday. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ bas ketball (6-16) team manged to hold on for its third win of the season over the Maple Valley girls, 37-32, in the MH SAA Division 3 District Quarterfinals. The Panthers took a 16-point win over the Lions in the first game of the season back in December, and then beat them by 24 in Delton at the end of January. The Lions (3-20) played tougher, scrappier, got to loose balls, forced jumps, pulled down rebounds and more than kept pace with the Panthers through the first 12 and a half minutes of play. They had 20 offensive rebounds in the I * I • > ■ IWI J ! If aJ fl IM WOTOl I t I I I / I I l ?-4 1 et* f, I I •■"IIIII . w» I I 1 * L I4 <1 I J* •> •• X—iib-K* r1 * A * <» - If * t J I Delton Kellogg senior Josie Williams attacks the basket during her team's MHSAA Division 3 District Quarterfinal ballgame against Maple Valley at Pewamo-Westphalia Monday. //V/'W 2noiJ levo I t J ft*sX fes*’- 1 -■*’ I if. ' IH ft A VA ' ' *1 r ■ :# i 'i \A 4 p < f r ■-» • X p^> f I ?■ s I r > J k r KJ I e ?n w- 5’A ■ '’A. I* ;«*b« d?. I^^ A' A Li LI rr X 4» V * w»'. o A Delton Kellogg senior Lucy Lester (center) fights for the ball with Maple Valley freshman Dahnela Betancourt (right) and sophomore Audrey Burpee (left) during their MHSAA Division 3 District Quarterfinal ballgame at PewamoWestphalia High School Monday. Photos by Brett Bremer doing, but we were still helping with our hands instead of our hips,” Liliibridge said. “For that good stretch, we closed out better and we ran. When we run, we’re good.” DK got nine points from Lyons and five each from Williams and Wendland. Maple Valley also got seven points from Harvey. “If we’re a little better around the bas ket, I think the game is tighter,” Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes said. “I thought we missed too many things around the basket. 1 thought we took shots when we needed to take shots. Nobody backed down taking ajump shot tonight. It kills me if we go 0-for-what- V91I6V ■ ■ .--^r ■ ^ntP531 ’=>;33J vuuJ ' 1 J UIIlq 1.?‘, ; bns Pijoonet! ;^!3UO '3!i?3in f_ roraiviC j3 ’901318 Itaia vd zotortA ccnoM loc ever, but at least they’re shooting. You have to shoot the ball when we’re open. We’ll get better.” While she had just two points, Lillibridge was pretty pleased with the efforts of senior Lucy Lester. “She played great. She boxed out. She stepped in and made some free throws. I’m super proud of her, especially as a senior,” Liliibridge said. Overall, the Panthers were pleased to get the job done and advance. They were slated for a tough task of taking on the host Pirates in the district semifinals back at Pewamo-Westphalia High School Wednesday, March 5. P-W enters the state tournament 22-0. < • (‘I' .-nnoorf? ii'zjc? -jt -£ Ud .i37? !W ,'iiw Tfnrqbd [[307/ iLd ifi;: lod?. (ij ^,71^11 7,< 1- 9<ota '> w .rtdim an nodW , 'iiJ ? 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THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 n . ) New Barry County Planner comes with experience and a vision nsX fa lno3 i w ( DEVOTED TO Thursday, March 13, 2025 I 1 PAGE 11 1 ^nBoO VTIbB iH snib □I noh PAGE 9 THE HASTINGS www.HastingsBanner.com nn8?-BniJ2oH wv/v/ LAST SAXON CHANCES WON’T FALL IN SEMI’S AT OLIVET BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 46 CdJ. /.on (TT^l JOV 4. . HEWITT PLANS TO BE EVEN STRONGER AT OLIVET PAGE 2 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 i. * :T 1 HMS STUDENTS ASSEMBLE 3D PRINTER I •• if; r A V TODAY'S EDITION f l«-. 1 ?'t INSIDE llliR I e Jeff Keesler started his job on Dec. 2 as L .oeC no dot aid belista lelaeeM fteb bns lofoeiib gninnslq wen a'yfnuoD ynsS Barry County’s new planning director and ttohiiB-oihuT nfliiJkfifcntoiW .TOfsilsinirnbB pninos zoning administrator. Photo by Karen Turko-Ebright He’s Barry County’s new planning director and zoning administrator. Jeff Keesler started his new posi tion three months ago, after Jim McManus, the county’s planner for 33 years, retired from the same posi tion. McManus told The Banner that he now works as a Principal Planner consulting for McKenna Associates in Kalamazoo. Keesler worked at McKenna as an associate planner from 2022 to 2024 before taking over McManus’s former office inside the Historical Courthouse in Hastings. He gained experience at McKenna and stepped in to help other commu- nities. “I did master plan projects, zoning ordinance updates, and community planner work when communities didn’t have a staff planner,” Keesler said, According to the 2022-2023 Michigan Association of Planning annual report, Barry County’s most recent master plan, dubbed the Barry County 2040 “Live Better” Master Plan, received an award for Outstanding Planning Project: Best Practice. McKenna Associates of Kalamazoo served as a consultant to Barry County in development of that plan. Keesler grew up in Durand and graduated from Durand High School. For the last 20 years, he’s lived in Lansing with his family. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. Additionally, he earned a Master of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Planning. Not only did Keesler work for McKenna before accepting his new planning director and zoning administrator position with Barry County, he also worked as a program specialist for the AARP Michigan State office in Lansing for six years. His job focused on carrying out age-friendly community work in Michigan communities. He worked with a team providing technical assistance to communities to help older adults feel at home as See VISION on 3 I eeonetnea egbul* n lof noitfidoiq Longtime representative, Middleville native Bob Bender dies at 88 r . Judge sentences Nashville woman to jail probation for role in fatal sulky cart crash -•6 «« ! blsiUnsM «nnsQ i9fnWttB12 Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I X Brinna Lavonne Cobb of Nashville won’t be going to prison for her role in a 2023 accident that left two dead and a third person hospitalized, as members of the victims’ family in an emotional statement said they had already forgiven Cobb. Following the wishes of the victims’ family, rather than handing Cobb over to the Michigan Department of Corrections, Judge Michael Schipper sentenced the Nashville resident to 180 days to be served in the Barry County Jail, as well as two years probation, continuation of counseling and rehabilitation, during an emotionally charged hearing in District 56B court in Hastings on Tuesday, March 11. Schipper said he was inspired by the message of forgiveness, but added that Cobb must learn from her role in the 2023 fatal crash. “But there are consequences, there’s punishment,” Schipper said. “That’s not vengeance. “I’m much like a father here,” he added. “A sen tence is to deter further bad behavior.” Cobb initially faced up to seven criminal charges and up to 15 years in state prison for her alleged role in a Sept. 12, 2023, vehicular accident that claimed the lives of a 40-year-old Amish man and his 14-year-old son, as well as seriously injuring the father’s 17-year-old son. Those charges included operating while intoxicated causing death, operating while intoxicated causing serious injury and moving violation causing death. . She entered a guilty plea on Jan. 16 to one count of operating a vehicle with the presence ofTHC causing death. 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I i •I J 47 I I I t i *— .qUenwoT avoh) ooilB§n23vni na awfthsi|B8aT gogurio arn £ 4 t• 4 ’ U To .^1 PS Molly Macleod Editor pF \ A; 'V< * several minutes to gather himself before making a statement during Tuesday’s hearing. Pm sorry. My emotions ,” Miller said. “I just want to know there’s no hard feelings. We’ve forgiven (Cobb). “I don’t hold a grudge against anybody. I just want to thank the Lord we can forgive each other, we can love each other.” Miller, however, also asked one question that seemingly went unanswered during Tuesday’s sentencing. “We realize she was underage,” he said. “Who was the one who gave it to her?” The county is mourning the loss of a longtime lead er, volunteer Robert “Bob" and community Bender member. Robert “Bob” Bender, a lifelong Middleville resident, died at the age of 88 this week. A Navy veteran, Bender served area residents for years as both a Barry County Commissioner and a longtime representative in the Michigan House of Representatives. After graduating from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1954, Bender earned his degree in agricultural education from Michigan State University in 1959. From there, he began his career as a U.S. Navy pilot before transitioning to the Navy Reserves in 1981 and serving until 1990. He retired at the rank of captain in 1991. While on the ground, Bender ran his 1,100-acre, 500-head dairy farm in Middleville. Bender spent much of his life devoted to public service. He served as chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners from 1978 to 1982 before being elected to serve in the Michigan Legislature — a job he held for six terms from 1983 to 1994. Barry County Commissioner Catherine Getty asked her fellow See CRASH on 3 See BENDER on 2 4t X- 1 I* k*. 4 1 I a - 4- I J —^•T c • ^7 I 4-. nj ■i ia i iV - -. t i i" rr I 4T !l f I’ Hl Brinna Cobb of Nashville attempts to fight back tears as she makes a statement before Judge Michael Schipper, taking full responsibility for her actions related to a fatal accident in September 2023 that claimed the lives of two persons and seriously injured a third, during a sentencing hearing Tuesday, March 11. in Barry County District Court 56B. Photo by Dennis Mansfield Barry County Sheriff’s Office which reportedly concluded that the vehicle driven by Cobb, which was headed westbound on the road way, collided with two sulky carts, killing the two family members and injuring a third. Spewing on behalf of the victims’ family, David Miller needed • • • ) t li fj 1 . 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The new printer runs four times fast er than its predecessors at HMS, said Renner. “I will be able to do a lot more reiteration of student work because we’ll be able to get the prints through the printer faster.” The printers also have additional sensors that will stop the print job if a filament breaks. Before, Renner said waylaid prints could go on for hours, wasting filament, before errors were discovered. “The printer moves, but nothing gets created,” Renner explained. Renner said the new printer will serve Hastings middle schoolers for eight to 10 years before needing a replacement. “As students design 3D prints, they will be able to use that printer to create them,” said Renner. f Two Hastings middle schoolers are celebrating this month after successfully assembling a new 3D printer. Keagan Nichols and Abe Winebren ner, eighth graders at Hastings Middle School, tackled the project in William Renner’s Innovation and Design class Iasi month. Renner explained the new printer, which can print faster and larger items than the class’s old 3D printer, was funded via a $1,000 Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation mini-grant opportunity through the Barry, Branch and Calhoun County intermediate school districts. We received $1,000 towards a new 3D printer and some filament for our classroom. We ended up buying the Prusa MK4S kit, and instead of myself assembling it, I asked an eighth grader (Nichols) if he would be interested in putting it together,” said Renner. Renner said Nichols was excited to work on the project. After about a week of tinkering, fellow eighth grader Winebreiineroftered his assistance assembling the machine. My first project was a 3D print and 1 just wanted to know how they worked,” said Winebrenner when asked what inspired him to help Nichols with the I A 1 o* 4 T I it T I I * f < I I I < ' •» «* z < 1 t A / '.ii — -^1 I a- .f ■ 1 f « ^4 4i I Keagan Nichols (left) and Abe Winebrenner stand next to a Prusa MK4S 3D printer they assembled last month. The printer was funded through a mini-grant from the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation. Photo by Molly Macleod assembly. Nichols and Winebrenner took two more weeks assembling the machine before it was ready for testing and cali bration. Renner didn’t assist the students until the printer was ready for final calibration. He said the project helped the students learn problem-solving and perseverance. “It was very challenging at first, but it was ftin,” said Nichols. Prusa printers come from Czechia. Renner said that while the instructions were mostly in English, the students overcame language barriers and vague instruction at times. 4* r. r :Z n f iji^ (f nuiy// . /r r I « I 1 I r / I p I f J " xf J 1 f f I \ fi.i ' ■ I I I 4 1 $ r'l Z I 41 r $ r- I I f T^ 1 I »' I / >•» E; f b c Hastings Pride OK’d for second year profanity, nudity or adult themes of any ■ Festival returns to kind, organizers say. Thornapple Plaza June 28 “For±ose unfamiliar wi± the form, this ( I r .1 <«. *i>i I t 4 PG I 1 Fl 1. V'* I. J « Molly Macleod Editor I The Hastings Pride Festival will return for its second year at Thomapple Plaza on Saturday, June 28, after a successful inaugural event last summer. The event, organized by the Hastings Pride Committee, raised over $3,000 in donations last year, more than enough to put on this year’s event. The rest of the funds raised were donated to local non-profit organizations that support LGBTQ youth. J. Maizlish Mole, an organizer for the event, wrote in a memo to the Hastings City Council that last year’s event was “an unmitigated success, drawing an estimated 800-900 participants.” Though organizers were prepared for protesters at last year’s event, only a hand ful turned out and were not disruptive. This year’s festival, slated Tor June, will follow a similar blueprint to last year. Taking place at Thomapple Plaza in Hastings, community organizations will have booths on display. There, will be activities for all ages, a DJ, live music and a family-friendly drag show. Organizers emphasized the drag perfor mance will be designed to be age-appro priate for all audiences. There will be no drag show is basically a series of uplifting lip-sync acts performed in extravagant and fanciful costumes by both men and women; last year we had a space alien, a clown and a harlequin among the acts,” wrote Mole. Hastings City Council members unan imously approved the Hastings Pride Committee’s request on Monday to sell merchandise and accept donations during the festival, which is slated from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 28. The Hastings Kiwanis and Rotary clubs will be serving conces sions during the event. “On behalf of the (Hastings Pride) committee, Td like to thank you for your time and approval of our ability to sell and accept donations. We’re excited and confident to bring another safe, entertain ing festival to the City of Hastings where allies, family members and members of our LGBTQ+ community can connect, celebrate and be entertained,” said Syd ney Smith, Hastings Pride Committee president. “We thank you again for the use of this wonderful venue. And also, I’d like to say that I’m happy to speak with anyone with any questions, concerns or interest. And our committee can be reached at hastingspridecommittee@gmail.com,” said Smith. THE MGSWfRUSTEDJNAIVIBIN RMBNG ** .i« t '9-. at 9 ► •. ■ •< «« ■ -9 •« * ■w w IF*' w • > SHERRIFF GOSLIN -'-K* . * It * -b * * 47 * t r 9 <. &f.!S-S(3 . t'—yTT, ***** • r*. I. ?« •> 9 < •> 1 t r- « r-* ’W'* »• .. & T- 1 3 *> 9 !4fWS ■■ F C QUALITY ROOFING i •t:* MF * a ■w r >• r 9• ” - « 9 . *> • r ** jr- * "*• fe" I 3 Ml :*v ,w * I** • I 9 * 2^, * J « * ><* ■** i£^' 5? I t-; -ir t y J < - A I '• .t *■ 9^ fl: .r t r' » t *1 4 * 1 ’«*■ 4 t 'K •A i tA * * I T A performer dressed as a space alien performs at last year’s inaugural Hastings Pride Festival. The festival will return for its second year on Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Thornapple Plaza. File photo t I I BENDER Boston, Campbell, Easton, Keene, Odessa and Otisco and ±e cities of Belding and Ionia in Ionia County. During his time in the state legislature. Bender served on ±e House Agriculture Committee, the Appropriations Committee, the Agriculture and Forestry Committee, the Corrections Committee, ±e Education Committee, ±e Military and Veterans* Affairs Committee and the Social Services & You± Committee. After his time in ±e legislature, Bender and his wife of 65 years, Carol, i.® joined the Peace Corps for a 2-year volunteer stint in Russia fi’om 1995 to 1997. The couple spent many more years volunteering for “Houses to Houses” in Guatemala. Visitation for Bender is scheduled for Friday, March 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Beeler-Gores Funeral in Middleville. A memorial for Bender will be held at the Middleville United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 22, at 11 a.m. A pri vate burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Continued from Page 1 commissioners to take a moment of silence honoring Bender at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. “Td like us to take a moment to remember a fellow commissioner that passed away this past weekend. Bob Bender served as not only a county commissioner chair but also then contin ued to serve our state as house rep,” said Getty during Tuesday’s invocation. Bender represented Michigan’s 88th District from 1983 to 1992, which at the time included Ionia County and townships of Assyria, Baltimore, Barry, Carlton, Castleton, Hastings, Hope, Irving, Johnstown, Maple Grove, Orangeville, Prairieville, Rutland and Woodland and City of Hastings in Barry County. After redistricting. Bender represented the new 87± District from 1993 to 1994, which included Barry County and the townships of Berlin, *4 * i .Si*. I ( r I L J (I r . 3 1 I? r* ^9 -« * * 4 »t .r -■ir-t. •*. JS rrrt rij tea f4»J jti_. I •***« * jODG • 4^* .. . irtnm I.-. ■>1 >r ^anno J t -»* * I -y . I 1 ir I t. 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I h n s. i -fSo p •n * HJ & JI l’ 4' !i IJ u I 4 < s ♦ 4 1> < \ 4 A I r I f. r.*.e V-tvX: II ? * *T ( 1*^ A ’I?-'. I. ..t .SL. ,1 �! \V. V s I J I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com • ♦ I r Thursday, March 13, 2025 Nesbitt stepping down from city councii Molly Macleod Editor ra. I 4 I < * ■''i. 4 I X. I r The Hastings City Council will soon be looking to fill a vacant seat after First Ward Councilman Bill Nesbitt announced his intentions this week to step down from the seat later this month, citing health concerns. Nesbitt has served on the council since being appointed to the seat in February 2022, serving out the remain der of former council member Therese Maupin-Moore’s term. After being elected to the council in December 2022, Nesbitt ran as a challenger for the seat of mayor against incumbent Dave Tossava in 2024. Ultimately, Nesbitt lost in the mayoral race but remained on the council in his First Ward seat. “Last year, at about this time, I sub mitted a resignation from two boards, the Airport Board and the Library Board. It was due to some medical issues, and, in talking with some folks (they said), 'Well, you should run for mayor.’ Well, it’s like jumping out of 1.. I I Ab 1 i I 25 ij s f I r. •J I X 'JT' X R . Tnc<^ -.o I I (5 CRASH I V Continued from Page 1 '•'t Josh Carter, Barry County assistant prosecutor, requested a sentence for Cobb of between 29 to 57 months, stating that Cobb had intentionally used a marijuana product which may have, in turn, resulted in hindering her reactions at the time of the fatal crash. “It’s a heartbreaking situation for everyone in this courtroom,” Carter said. “But one of the things that stood out is this was just an accident. But this wasn’t just an accident.” He added Cobb intentionally used a marijuana product despite being under age and then intentionally drove a vehicle under the influence of THC. According to the assistant prosecutor, THC may impair a driver’s judgment, reaction time and reflexes. He also said that Cobb was reportedly speed ing, possibly traveling in the mid-60s, just seconds before the accident and was allegedly still speeding at the time of impact. “And she never once hit her brakes,” Carter said. “You’re not as good a driver with THC in your system.” Cobb’s attorney. Heath Lynch, said he’s unsure whether she had any THC in her system made any difference, adding he stood “on the same exact hill” and that the glare from the sun at that time of morning “was blinding.” “1 don’t think it would have made any difference at all if she hadn’t vaped that morning,” Lynch said. “(But) we don’t dispute she broke the law. That’s why we’re here.” He also argued that a lengthy prison sentence would seemingly go against the Miller family’s wishes for prayer and forgiveness, citing that the fami ly had even reached out to Cobb and invited her to the funerals of the two victims. “They have fought amazingly along- t I k * ! .1*. I Is ► J !► r ‘ 'U I I ‘U, * ‘ .. ‘ 1 « J ro t I I I L' 1 - - 5 » *. . a. r . .. " 0 ." , A 7: ■ . . B' 1 7 I H J y I I * I. efl 1 ^aoo wer I isbA: CC.‘ B J 4 ■iOlJ f t,vz -. ‘f 'T J f in t . anoik 3 W 44 * I 1 t I I 4 4f; :.h£ T. n338 'ft I I ■ ubLrVIK: I "A s ____ j I T* J ‘ h , .*-• 14 I k VQft ' I I 11 f ’ i . A • »'r T' If t» 1 I J M I * t t ; Ino J I I r< I 1 c y t/ in • 9S I I• rjr. f I I 1 Li I i aX I I I I I f »V I' .H .' I , ► I I I I I I *.A r 1 J'.' I #x:i David Miller (second from right), a family member of two individuals killed in a fatal vehicle accident in September 2023. collects himself before making a statement at the sentencing hearing of Brinna Cobb of Nashville in Barry County District Court 56B on Tuesday. Photo by Dennis Mansfield 'i □.' I J side her,” Lynch said. “They’re an inspiration to all of us. “Vengeance, the family has already said they don’t want that. They want forgiveness.” There was again a pause in the hear ing as Cobb collected herself as she stood before Schipper. “I fully understand the devastating impact of my actions,” a tearful Cobb stated. “1 fully accept my responsibility. “I ask for the court’s mercy ... and that I’m a changed person.” Before handing down Cobb’s sen tence, Schipper said he was thankful for the Miller family’s presence, as well as that of the Amish community, during the various court proceedings. “It’s been good for me, educational for me,” he said. “I thank you for that.” He added it was uplifting to see how the victims’ family “embraced” Cobb after the accident. “That’s where I feel weak,” the judge said. “That’s where I should be. That’s why 1 thank you. I should be a little better after today.” However, Schipper added that Cobb needed to learn there are consequenc es for her actions, despite any debate over whether she was impaired or what impact having THC in her system might have played in the accident. “What you did was illegal,” he said. “One hundred and 80 days is a long time. There has to be a consequence.” In addition to the jail time and pro bation, Schipper said he wants Cobb to accompany him, whenever possible, to talk to area students during his trips to local schools in hopes she can share her story and the impact her actions have had on her and others. “It might be difficult,” Schipper said. “It might be emotional for both of us. “To her family, I hope she uses her time (in jail) wisely,” he added. “I don’t want it to be wasted time. I want it to be a learning time.” VISION Continued from Page 1 they aged. “We did statewide advocacy for older adults and age-ffiendly com munity projects in East Lansing, Highland Park, Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids, Jackson, and several others,” Keesler explained. While fulfilling many responsibili ties at the state AARP office, Keesler had a priority job that was his focus. “My role was working with help ing age-ffiendly communities be welcoming places and help our older adults flourish and stay active,” Keesler said. On Thursday, Feb. 27, Keesler joined an audience of about 40 peo ple at the Revitalize Delton meeting. Revitalize Delton (RD) started in the summer of 2023 with a handful of community members ready to clear a path for future generations. 9 C ’S'x /« J I Dozens attend open house hosted by wind power company lh r • ’’k Pf. c — r JI p/dbr^(''') i I .I 1 • -J •V > i t» r I I' ’ -I • More than 70 area landowners and residents attended an open house host ed by the Canadian-based wind power company, Cordelio Power, at the Hughe House in Lake Odessa on Thursday, March 6, with Cordelio officials taking the opportunity to educate attendees about the proposed Tupper Lake project. “Teammates from development, engineering and construction, and envi ronmental were all able to lend their ex pertise in talking to folks and answering questions,” said Stephanie Buway, senior director for development with Cordelio. “We believe the night was a success and look forward to hosting the next event.” AccordingtoCordeliorepresentatives, the company is a wholly-owned subsidi ary of the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, which Buway said provides for the financial backing and stability to make the Tupper Lake project a success. The Tupper Lake wind power project is projected to have a capacity of 198 megawatts, with between 44 to 47 depending on the type used - intercon nected wind turbines to be installed in Campbell, Odessa, Sebewa, Boston and Berlin townships. The Tupper Lake project dates back nearly two decades. According to a timeline presented at Thursday’s open house, TCI Renewables installed the first “MET” (meteorological evaluation tower) tower to measure wind patterns and collect related data in 2007. The project was purchased by Leeward Renewables in 2018 and then by Cordelio Power in 2024. And, Buway said plans currently call for construction to start in the third quarter of2027, with the project becoming operable in late 2028. Buway added Cordelio is currently still in the process of securing lease agree ments with area Iqndowners. “Cordelio does* have approximately 12,000 acres under agreement,” she said. The goal of 17,000 acres is a moving target as it depends on the land we have acquired and can we build the project. “It could increase, it could decrease, it I N [T u Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I f • u r f > (« %I *1 h'> -ijh r J*-' 1/'' V r- /1 n IJ' J r I 1 • * 4 * i ' J 3.*" 1 ’ I 4U kV ’•Lu* i J' • .»■ 1 ’- 'rn<n > . Ur » -ivrij I Atw * I J iWiS n r: i . ’ -1 7 i <■ •'IT p ' I ■- olnc t V 3’ ion iL 220 > C ? m;:.' 1 -J . JV'j rx^i’7: I * _J c ____ t B• I J 1.4 ’ T - T vrr J •f !r ■ r I T; li Uo' V 1 J- 7/ t t tow I I I , i - - «»-r f- .Hl « I W , *r^~ t J 1... r nibr j“h r ■ I I I (. " N'fiW’ b*M I kn 1 1 ifl i * innkn u. .J I r;V FT •I» 4| . Ci t I i ' •• ior 1 rRE''i 4 J w » -■5^ i zg;' 3 3 j;»i 'm Hr ; ?5 .-- » t r I. I *4 X * V lii W f_' f '.H ■» •• .- 1. H ’• la X- » -*x7a:- > ( t4 ■* S' * u - t vlwon 1 I 'H r r i .v< 1 r en’ii; I IS I 1 VJ ■J- 'X i r- 8 I s I 1 PS I i w. tiflibmiJ TJt ‘."VJ I t to I I B I 1:^7. t > I J s r nt’i r, I * kv. -S Ofu 0M •» ri i 3 noj ' •• ' 1 li I I ’■ 4 6^ I 1 *• ’ I H* Kt t I* UA i Ji 4 >1 1 * •-? > ^.5 I B— f I I .I I*' ‘ ' r U -4* ' f - bn LI .. • .1 J . k li r T ,’• 4 ■ -Jji * 4, r Ui / t { .*• ,1.. t ■ I r k*' I , I I 111 k I 5^ u J J' / k J I' ’t it 'll Tj • Ar iK ♦ ♦ NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon the REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group •e .'k ( » (, F. Since then, the organization has grown with more volunteers. RD aims to bring additional housing, res idents, and businesses to Delton and make it a place where families thrive, raise their children, and send them to Delton Kellogg Schools. Keesler told the audience his depart ment does not plan to change the nat ural charm of Bany County, including Delton, but instead, to keep it intact. “Our goal is to keep our county lakes, fi^ds, and woods all natural and healthy. We are not trying to urbanize Barry County. We want to keep things natural and beautiful,” Keesler said. “The way that we can do that is to follow the master plan. This is the only ordinance that we have, a new 2023 master plan that really sets out the goals for the coun ty in the next 10 to 20 years.” Read the Barry County Master Plan in its entirety at barrycounty.org. * Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP 0 Financial Advisor Member SIPC & 5*' «! — r t • ♦ Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC 0 Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Key Decisions for Retired Couples i i I Once you and your spouse retire, you'll have some decisions to make decisions that could affect your quality of life in your retirement years. What are these choices? Here a few of the most important ones: • How much should you withdraw from your retirement accounts? By the time you retire, you may have contributed for decades to an IRA and a 401 (k) or similar employersponsored retirement plan. But once you retire, you’ll probably need to draw on these accounts to help pay your living expenses. Consequently, both of you will need to be sure that you don’t withdraw so much each year that you risk running out of money later in your retirement. One common guideline is to aim for an annual withdrawal rate of 4%, but everyone’s situation is different based on age, pre-retirement income, lifestyle, health, travel plans and other factors. (Once you turn 73, or 75 if you were bom in 1960 or later, you will have to take certain amounts, based on your age and account balance, from your traditional IRA and traditional 401(k) each year.) mihomepaper.com ♦ ♦ I i depends on the land we secure and the design of the project.” Unlike solar farms, Cordelio officials stated that the installation of wind tur bines will not stop landowners from farming their property. Buway said an individual turbine will only take two to three acres out of production, once installation is complete. And, besides providing another source ofrevenue for the landowners, the Tupper Lake project could be an added form of tax revenue for local governmental units. According to Cordelio, Gratiot County garnered nearly $100 million in added tax revenue from 2012-23 for a wind generation project there. For more on the open house, look to this weekend s edition ofJhe LakewoodNews. one area right into another one. But unfortunately, my situation hasn’t improved, and I informed the mayor tonight that at the end of this month. I’ll be stepping down from council,” Nesbitt said. Nesbitt thanked his fellow council members for their comradery and support over the years. “I appreciate all the support that I have received and getting to know each and every one of you. And I’ll keep watching you on TV. But I appreciate the support,” Nesbitt said. “I was saddened to hear that from Bill tonight,” said Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava on Monday. “I do ap preciate everything he’s done on this council since he’s been on itbutyou’ve got to take care of your health first.” The Hastings City Council will soon be looking to fill Nesbitt’s seat. The council has enjoyed filled seats for the past month after two vacancies were filled by Jon Rocha and Ann DeVroy in January. Financial FOCUS I F 3 • When should you take Social Security? The answer to this question depends on many factors, such as your age and other sources of income. You can take Social Security as early as age 62, but your monthly payments will typically be bigger if you wait until your full retirement ^ge, which will be age 67 if you were bom in 1960 or’ later. And if you can afford to wait even longer, your payments will ‘‘max out” when you reach age 70. Your decision on when to take Social Security can affect your spouse and vice versa. If the lowerearning spouse claims Social Security before their full retirement age — again, age 67 — their own retirement benefit and any potential spousal benefit will be reduced. (Spousal: benefits are given to the lower-earning spouse if their full retirement benefit is less than half the other spouse’s full retirement benefit.) • Should you downsize? If you live in a big home and your children are grown, you may find it economical to downsize, Of course, this is also an emotional decision, but you may find that you can save money by moving into a smaller home. • Where should you live? Some states are far more expensive to live in than others. You’ll want to weigh your decision carefully** considering the cost, of housing, food, income jind real estate taxes, transportation and health c^e in whatever state you Choose. • Havfe you finished your estate plans? If not, now is the time. You’ll want to work with your legal professional to create whatever documents are needed — a will, living trust, power of attorney — to help ensure your assets go where you want them to go, iind that your financial and health care choices will be protected if you become physically or mentally incapacitated. Of course, many of these same issues will apply if you are single, divorced or widowed. But if you are married, you and your spouse will want to discuss all your choices and then decide which steps to take. Once you’ve got your plans in place, you may well find that you can fully enjoy your retirement years. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC, �f s 1 j 0^ i 1 * M V ■ ? jT' / I Thursday, March 13, 2025 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER Conservation officials urge landowners to be leery of spongy moth’s return •n www.HastingsBanner.corri 1 ) i A r ’ ✓' ro y Ota V Z 4IU * 1 DO YOU REMEMBER? ■ 1 I u w p 4 £ f rr: s 1.1V . <1— I ■MJ r. X r » I I % I '> t T k » I JJ i F r' r k'f f I •r f I •< • .-f ■ - •i^.V < 5? .BN 1 # K L h I V at « ) k 4k. * ^4 IT I I . r k J) 4 VI 0^ VT i X. < spongy moth caterpillar seen on an oak leaf. File photo As spring approaches, folks who have had trouble with the spongy moth may be wary of its return. The troublesome pest is Usually no ticed in its caterpillar stage, where it is a voracious eater of many different tree species’ leaves. Its preferred host is oak trees, but they can also corhmonly be found on spruce, basswood and apple trees. It is important to understand the life cycle of these insects because it helps determine the best steps to control them. The spongy moth, like other moths and butterflies, has a four-stage life cycle egg, larvae, pupa and adult. The cycle begins with the egg stage, where each egg mass can contain 6001,000 eggs. The eggs hatch into larvae, the fancy science-name for caterpillars, and it is this stage where spongy moths will feed continuously and can cause severe to complete defoliation of trees if the population (number of caterpillars in an area) is large enough. While the opening stage may seem like an eternity, the caterpillars are a short lived portion of the moth’s life cycle emerging in late-April or early-May and feeding for seven to eight weeks. Following this, the larvae (caterpillars) enter the pupal stage for one to two weeks in late-June or early-July, where the caterpillar has created a cocoon and will undergo metamorphosis. After pupating and emerging as an adult moth they no longer feed. After adult moths mate, the cycle starts over again and the flightless fe male moths will lay their egg masses in dark and protected areas, such as the underside of branches, crooks of trees. awnings, and gutters. As Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials predicted,, 2024 spongy moth populations in southwest Michigan were high enough to cause noticeable tree defoliation in some areas, including Barry County. Luckily, outbreaks of spongy moths are cyclical and also dependent on their natural predators. For instance, moth populations may increase when their predators, like mice and squirrels, decrease. In addition, this species also has two pathogens that become prevalent when spongy moth populations get very large. The nucleopolyhedrovirus, or NPV, is a viral disease that naturally occurs in spongy moths, and E. maimaiga is a fungal pathogen introduced to the Unit ed States in the 1990s to help control spongy moths. The two diseases combine to wreak havoc on large, dense populations, lead ing to a significant population decline when the five-to-seven-year cycle will start all over again. In the fall of 2024, the Barry Conser vation District conducted surveys for spongy moth egg masses across the five most heavily forested townships in Barry County - Hope, Irving, Yankee Springs, Orangeville and Rutland. Technicians compared the number of non-viable egg masses to viable egg masses following a simple sampling protocol developed by Penn State University Extension. On average, the survey indicated that 84 percent of egg masses were not viable, which indicates the population i I 4 I I.”'’ Groups of police, firefighters and Boy Scouts worked Saturday to clean up the Tupper Creek near Lake Odessa. Divers from the Ionia County Sheriff’s Department worked underwater to gather trash from the bottom of the creek. Lake Odessa police and firefighters, as well as Boy Scouts from Troop 300 and others, supported the divers. Workers are pictured here hauling a stop sign out of the creek onto shore. •r k I I I ‘ Y6ti\:££' t I J I » I I f I of spongy moths in the sample area is largely expected to decline. There were a few sampled sites with higher percentages of viable new egg masses, but subsequent follow-up this winter has shown continued decline of viable egg masses even in these sites. Natural patchiness in populations can make outbreaks hard to predict across a larger landscape, but thankfully spongy moth populations do appear to be declin ing and there are actions the landowners can take to stem the flow of caterpillars this spring if you find your property has a lot of viable egg masses and you are worried about your trees and shrubs. The first step is to take stock of your situation. Take a walk around your yard, or through your woods and start looking for signs of these critters. The most obvious sign will be their egg masses, which are inch-long ftizzy-looking mounds ofrusty orange hairs stuck on the bark of trees, underside of decking, and other dark places near forests or large trees. New egg masses will be darker in color and firm to the touch, whereas non-viable egg masses will be lighter, crumbling and spongy/squishy. While you are out counting, you can destroy the egg masses so they do not hatch in the spring by scraping them into a bucket of soapy water. Even ifyou don’t notice spongy moths until the caterpillars are out and about, there are still things you can do. A com mon trap for the caterpillars is to wrap a dark c loth around the trunk of the tree at a height that is easy for you to reach. When the spongy moth caterpillars travel to hide during the day, they will hide un der the cloth, then you can go out during the day and smash, bum, or dump them into soapy water to kill them. For the most severe cases, pesticide is an option. The most effective spray for spongy moths is the organic pesticide Ba cillus thuringiensis v. Kurstaki, or BtK, a soil bacteria that kills many types of leaf eating insects. There are a few things to consider before deciding to spray. First, the timing of a spray is import ant. If the timing is off, or spray drifts onto non-target vegetation, it has the potential to harm beneficial insects like other moths and butterflies, including the Monarch butterfly. Second, the cost of spraying has to be considered. To be effective, the spray must cover all the leaves of the tree. On large forests, this can be done by airplane or helicopter, whereas individual trees can be sprayed with either hand or truck sprayers. Local contractors can help de cide if either of these options will help accomplish any goals for control. The State of Michigan considers the spongy moth to be an endemic pest, so treatment is considered the responsibility of the landowner. Knowledge is our best tool to combat this pest and recognize when treatment may be most effective. Barry Conservation District has put together more information, links and a list of contractors that can help at barrycd.org/leam/spongymoth. Or feel free to contact the district office via email at barryconservation@gmail.com or by calling 269-908-4139. Editor s note: The Barry Conservation District contributed this report. ' vp ■ ) r , T »♦ I j;-'. » • I- .X' 1 I . 1 I ) 'V / I 'y .'ifi •riB^ kJ, 2 620 . 4 I I I I "I •KOO r < »« S. w4 I( { Annual spring weight restrictions in effect statewide The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies have enacted spring weight restrictions, an annual move to pro tect roads. As of Monday, March 10, weight restrictions are now being imposed and enforced on all state trui^Iine highways in the entire state of Mich igan. State routes typically carry M, I, or US designations. In the restricted areas, the following will apply: On routes designated as “all-season” (designated in green and gold on the MDOTTruck Operators Map), there will be no reduction in legal axle weights. All extended permits will be valid for oversize loads in the weight-re stricted area on the restricted routes. Single-trip permits will not be issued for any overweight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet in width, 11 axles, and 150 feet in overall length on the restricted routes. On routes designated as “seasonal” (designated in solid or dashed red on the MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will be a posted weight reduc tion of 25 percent for rigid (concrete) pavements and 3 5 percent for flexible (asphalt) pavements, and maximum speed of 35 mph for some vehicles. Drivers must follow the speed limits for weight restricted roads, per state law. Speed restrictions for trucks and the rules for propane fuel delivery and public utility vehicles can be found online. I 1 I I ’•2i£5w ► I 1 * f ! 1 j > When roads that have been frozen all winter and begin to thaw from the surface downward, melting snow and ice saturate the softened ground. During the spring thaw, the roadbed softened by trapped moisture beneath the pavement makes it more suscep tible to damage. This contributes to pothole problems already occurring due to this winter’s numerous freeze thaw cycles. MDOT determines when weight restrictions begin each spring by measuring frost depths along state highways, observing road conditions, and monitoring weather forecasts. Weight restrictions remain in effect until the frost line is deep enough to allow moisture to escape and the roadbeds regain stability. County road commissions and city public works departments put in place their own seasonal weight restrictions, which usually, but not always, coincide with state highway weight restrictions. Signs are generally posted to indicate which routes have weight restrictions in effect. For weight restriction information and updates, call 800-787-8960, or you can access this information on MDOT’s website at Michigan. gov/Truckers, under "Restrictions.” All-season routes are designated in green and gold on the MDOT Truck Operators Map, which is available online at bit.ly/4hr4fil. You also may sign up to receive e-mail alerts at public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ MIDOT/subscriber/new. — J I .an; 'r 4 ) 1I '•T -HJ t I ‘ r I J i i I t i I 9* A iS 1 I jH r • T- Pl b 1 •p I J! : f I d J 1 . I 4. I. I * *»Xwr W•r r I rStM / 'ii-ir; t I • 0 I t V* * f ■ T'*. : I' JiA* I ( nf. u <r I I 1 ' I t * I .T* r •* ’ XT , I I \ t 4^ 1 ♦ k i.T. f- , !•; - I • -5^. J J ’-'-z/r^ • rr*"" t 4 1 I 1 0 I I ris;. A ( I'to:.,' .'.jj _J 1 I. I I I 4 I i.*l t r I J » !._■ I b ' I J I I 11 k ► 1 I < I I -+' p r« • 1 • I' 4 I f I I t i I f I* — I I . 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More information about these events can be found on the institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. March 1-31 — Mystery Hike; A Sticky Situation. Spring is a time of melting snow and new growth. Plants emerge from dormancy and undergo a variety of processes to prepare for the summer growing season. Follow the trail to solve the mystery of spring’s sweetest treat. The Mystery Hike is free and selfguided on the Lupine Trail. March 1-31 — March Storybook Walk: “Hello, Puddle!" by Anita Sanchez: illustrated by Luisa Uribe. What happens in a puddle? This puddle is a busy place, welcoming animals and creating habitat. Explore puddle ecology of all four seasons. After your I V 8 4- •% •. •i. l •l 'Sr A u I *> M I a I '1 *J 1 I 4 I ) ri "ri • I I I L 1 1 •r T*) * ■ ’H ? I cKfJ'-u A L-s. ’’ •Ll ’1 • r\ i\ . L-’, • - 'ti > 1 I X •i ' h « ?’. - "it J k4 I I 1 >1 k 1 n -.• • • I Vr. ti > s I *4 1 f •’ 4 X K t I TJV'- ■ k r. 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Robert Faulkner continues his story about living in Middleville in the 1920s: “Every May 1 at the opening of the trout season, Dad would take the whole family fishing on Hampton’s Creek east of Delton. We would get up before daybreak and arrive at the creek at sunup, about 3 a.m. Dad had permission from Mr. Hampton to drive down his lane and through a gate to a field near the creek. We all climbed the fence, baited our hooks and sent after the wily speckled trout. We always caught a few fish, but never very many. About 8 o’clock we would start home. “One May 1, after we had climbed back into the field where we had left the Model T Ford, a bull came through charging across the field. He snorted and pawed the ground. Dad picked up a stone about the size of a baseball and threw it at the bull. His pitching ability served him well as he hit the bull square in the face. The bull backed off a little, but then resumed his snorting and pawing and made a tentative charge. There were lots of stones in the field and Dad held off ±e bull while Paul climbed the fence, ran up the gate and unfastened it. The rest of us were sitting in the car. Dad cranked the car, threw one final stone at the bull and drove as fast as he could through the gate with ±e bull in pursuit. Paul opened the gate and closed it behind the car just in time. “In July, we all went to the big swamp to pick huck leberries. The bushes were twice as tall as 1 was, but I picked what I could reach. We paid the owner 10 cents a quart for all we picked. Mother canned them, and we had delicious huckleberries all winter. “The big swamp ran between Wall and Pleasant lakes. In the early 1900s, there was a causeway con sisting of fill and wooden bridges spanning a mile of swamp. But a few years after I was bom, the bridges were removed and the entire causeway was built on fill. This was a big job, and ±e C.K.&S. built a side track on the swamp to bring in cars of fill dirt. Horses and wagons hauled ±e dirt from the cars. At night, the teams were hitched to a freight car. “One morning, when the workmen returned, the horses, freight cars and a section of siding were gone. During the night, the swamp had swallowed every thing. “A common sight around Delton was Mr. Kelly standing straight in the front of his dray, holding a rein in each hand to guide his white horse. Mr. Kelly deliv ered railway express from the C.K.&S. depot and did many other jobs he could find. “Uncle Will Toot was a favorite with us boys. He was my mother’s uncle and son of Adam Toot of Irving. He was a proofreader at the Grand Rapids Press and he and his wife, Clara, liked to spend their vacations with us. “Frequently, Dad would rent a cottage at Wall Lake and we would all live there together for a week or two. We boys looked forward to these visits, but I’m not sure that Dad shared our enthusiasm. The cottages on Wall Lake were the barest of two-story frame struc tures. The studding was not covered; there was neither electricity nor running water. One well-served several cottages. “The furnishings were limited to the barest neces sitates. We furnished our own bedding and towels. A leaky wooden rowboat went with the cottage. “One day, my Uncle Will took Arnold and me fish ing. After a time, we noticed there was an inch or two of water in the boat. ‘Uncle Will, the boat is leaking,’ I told him. ‘Let it leak,’ he replied. ‘Then, it will sink,’ I protested. ‘It ain’t our boat, let it sink,’ he said. “Uncle Will took Arnold and me on long walks. He showed us the berries we could eat and those which were poisonous, and told us what a rattlesnake sound ed like. He was our friend, companion and teacher. We hated to see him leave at the end of his vacation. I believe he wanted to stay as much as we wanted him to. He was the grandfather that we didn’t have. “For some reason, we call Uncle Will, affectionately, ‘Uncle Spud.’ “The summer Arnold was 5 and I was 7 when he came to visit, I remembered we hadn’t thanked him for his Christmas present. I said to Arnold, ‘What did Uncle Spud get us for Christmas?’ Arnold said, ‘I’ll find out,’ and went over to him and said ‘Uncle Spud, what did you get us for Christmas?’ ‘Nothin’,’ Uncle Spud replied. “Uncle Will and Aunt Clara had two children, Kate and Roy, who were already grown when I first knew them. Sometimes, they came with their folks. They took the Michigan Central to Hastings and the C.K.&S. to Delton. “1 remember the August evenings we sat together on the screened-in back porch visiting, telling stories or just listening to the katydids and watching the Harvest Moon through the wild cucumber vines that grew over the screens. “In 1925, Dad tried selling Atwater Kent radios at his Middleville drug store. One August Day he said, ‘Bob, I sold a radio to a farmer south of town and tomorrow 1 want you to install it. “I was pleased with the assignment and got together the tools, insulators and so forth that I needed. Before I left the next morning. Dad cautioned me about my manners: ‘If they ask you for noon dinner thank them and stay and eat with them. They will be offended if you don’t’ “First, I had to run a wire from the bam to the house for the aerial. The aerial was attached to a lightning arrester. I fastened this to a long steel stake, which 1 drove into the ground. From the lightning arrester, the lead in went under the window sash to the radio. I also « ’ '.U * ♦ si'ir Z I "4 Wi I -’i .1 4 i J » X' z JI / I 7 r > I t . 4^* V z a V- < V ' ' I V « A ' 1 >*•* J * .Vfc . t » 4 I 1”. 4 4 r. A' • tea at .$ t n Pijv I • e Lu^l » » « A B ' V ' /’': *!< 0* .. *> .f • «*>»»»¥ /t S - K .y V. ..’v * * |i»r ) ____________________ i.T _____ ■ _I . n I L '•<', € W A h- lit.- r-f * i J; i f-'-' u. f »u . * Middleville High School circa 1920. had to hook up the A battery, which was a car storage batteiy, and the B batteries which were two 45-volt dry batteries. “I was not nearly finished when the call came for dinner, so I washed up at the pump and joined the fam ily at the large dinner table in the dining room. There must have been hundreds of hungry flies in the room. They perched on the bread, tried to steal ±e meat and even went after the boiled potatoes. I suddenly lost my appetite. But I made myself eat and even congratulated the farmer’s wife on the delicious meal. 1 always felt I should have received a medal for bravery. When I turned on the radio, I tried to conceal my sur prise when KDKA Pittsburgh came in loud and clear. “I graduated from high school in June 1926.1 agreed with my mother and father that, being only 16,1 should work for a year before going to college. This would give me time to earn money for college, since I was expected to pay my own way, as had Paul and Earl. “Just three days before my 17th birthday, ±e world was electrified by the non-stop solo flight of Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic. The world needed a hero and Lindbergh was the idol of Europe and America. He was young, attractive, daring and modest. For years, he was the most popular man in the United States. “During 1927,1 started dating a girl who lived between Middleville and Caledonia. She was the pretti est girl I had ever seen. I usually took her to one of the theaters in Grand Rapids the Majestic or Regent or Keith’s, where they had vaudeville. The State Theater had just opened in Kalamazoo and featured a sky com plete with moon and stars and airplanes silently gliding from horizon to horizon. I wanted to give my girlfriend a real treat and hoped to impress her at the same time. “I asked Dad for the use of the Studebaker. He warned me there was something wrong with the oil system in the car, and iff drove over 45,1 might bum out a rod. After picking up my date, I drove to the paved road that connected Grand Rapids with Kalamazoo headed south. It was a fine summer evening and gliding down the highway in the big Studebaker, with 20 dollars in my pocket, (and) my beautiful companion by my side, I felt on top. of the world. “However, I forgot to watch my speed, and a few miles south of Martin, I heard a loud clanking in the motor and I knew that we had burned a rod. I crept into Martin and since it was a Saturday night, the only garage in town was open. They said they didn’t have any Studebaker parts and would have to drive to Hastings, a distance of about 25 miles, to get the parts that they would need. After we waited for some time. my date asked to use the bathroom. The manager pre sented her with a key tied to a piece of wood about six inches long and pointed to the outhouse. “At a quarter to 12, the car was ready. The repair bill was $19.75. So I went home with 25 cents in my pocket. “Dad could get very angry if he were disobeyed, and it was with considerable apprehension that I told him what had happened. ‘How much did it cost,’ he asked. When I told him, he reached into his pocket and hand ed me $20 muttering something about that no-good Studebaker. “In the fall of 1927, 1 entered Western State College at Kalamazoo. I had not decided on a career so I just took a general liberal arts course. “I’ll never forget enrollment day. We stood in a long line in ±e gym waiting our turn at a single desk to fill out the required forms. I could not believe that college would have such an inefficient me±od of registration. I went without breakfast in order to complete my reg istration early. But when I got there, 1 found myself at the end of a long line. After two hours of standing in the stuffy air of the poorly ventilated gym, I suddenly felt faint. I rushed outside and in doing so yielded my place in line. The fresh air revived me and after a short time, I again took my place at ±e end of the line and I eventually registered. “After finding a room at Bellevue Place, which I shared with another student, I discovered Mrs. McCastle’s boarding house at 416 Bellevue Place. She served noon dinner and supper for 25 cents a meal. The food was plain, but good and plentiful. I ate breakfast of a long John and a glass of milk at the drugstore. The roll cost two cents and the milk four cents. “I usually went home for the weekends, so my board bill for ±e week was $2.80. My room cost me $2.50 a week. My fees for the fall term were a little less than $12. There was no tuition. “The college buildings were on a hill. I was intrigued with the cable cars. One car came down as the other went up. It seemed strange to me ±at the college could install cable cars so we wouldn’t have to walk up the hill, but at the same time require us to take a gym class so we could get our exercise. “My gym class was at noon. My 11 a.m. class was across campus, and when it didn’t go overtime, it would let me out at 11:50 (a.m.). I would run all the way across campus, change my clothes in the locker room, and appear in the gym class a few minutes late. Every day, the instructor would give me a lacing down for being late.” To be continued... 9 T 1 «■ I 1t I." 1J I f [¥<• I ? I , * Ika... ¥- /» 4 .V » < < r * < rAv I ik- A 4 < ' * I u k^ $ k . J’ V i 4 .t «>*. * "g • A? < I* '. .9 1 i ( i his t K '41 i-* I r- • s li I 4 I i f « ti: r \ r-* J iJ V « *•< «i.‘ (* *» r ’* • '* ’r .v« ■* A. *> I ■ 1 ! f 4 <*’f I f '.i t 1' c ■' . 'I ! ■ A c kS * •t^ •kS t f •* -z ? •It' * S» * '*? r. ( • 1 t V* < ( > f r ,• ...* « << WliiVkk view of the post offioe and Faulkner’s Drugstore in Delton oirca 1920. t if’ I f. •r 1 ** » . 4 , *3.' t '’il il * < '> I s 1 h 1 • S s 'X y ■ • A"’’ ” I '4I •r ( . •5't* A '< J *» i» v 't' L z ■ y.' I •t ♦ ♦ J J' I 'y-' I r 4 I 4 1 4 < ' ’I. r r A 0 >« tf>' A * »» t f * I ** «* » I ..V V t ' V w« z* 4 • ' *> T i <.V 1 ■i f >‘ ♦** I 1 v' �*1111U I 7^/ I 6 Thursday, March 13, 2025 I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com i OBITUARIES A A I f VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM / I Bill Briggs Lewis Bill Briggs Lewis, age 78. of Middleville, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born on April 1, 1946 in Barry County. I Bill retired from Bradford f White Corp, as a skilled tradestnan after 43 years after serving in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Edna Lewis, brothers Johnny and Gladeon, and sister, Melanie. Surviving are his wife Sherrie, brother Alpha (Margilene) Lewis, children April Lewis, Orin (Carrie) Lewis, Stephanie (Tom) Wilde-Ecker, Robert Wilde, grandchildren Mu 4 Skyler Favreau, Chase Favreau, and Dillon Ecker. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 3-7 p.m. on h Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Ss. k r 71 Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church at 159-131 St Ave, Wayland Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Bill Lewis to (Barry County Animal Shelter) via checks or cash at 540 Industrial Park Dr., Hastings, Ml 49058. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign (Bill B. Lewis’s) online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.NeptuneSociety.com 1 Stuart Martin Peck Stuart Martin Peck, was born July 30,1948, to Andrew II and Clara Peck. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. Stu grew up in Fort Custer, graduating from Springfield High School in 1966. He helped his parents from a young age, working in the family businesses. Peck’s Landscaping, and Peck’s Rock Shop. He served in the U.S. Air Force after high school, working in crypto communications, and traveling the world. He married Karen Green in 1971 and had two daughters, Shelley and Kristy. From 1981 until the early 90s, he ran the family store, Peck’s Sportsman’s Post in Lacey, Ml. In 1987, he married Bonnie Kay Walker-McKeever and became father to her sons, Scott, Chad, and Eric. Stuart worked at Clark Equipment Company, Cello-Foil, Patten Michigan Monument Company, and a few other places, as well. He was a firefighter/Lieutenant for 23 years for Johnstown Township. He was not afraid to put in a hard day's work to support his family. Stuart is survived by his ' children, Shelley (Paul Rine) Cole; Scott (Jen) McKeever; Kristy (Cameron) Johnson; Chad (Jenny) McKeever; Eric (Olivia) McKeever; 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; his sisters, Glenda (Lonnie) Rodger; Cheryl Kennedy; and several nieces and nephews. Stu was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of over 30 years, Bonnie, his brother Andrew Peck III, his sister Demaris Mills, and brother-in-law, Daniel Kennedy. Visitation will be held at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at Pleasantview Family Church, 2791 Lacey Rd, Dowling, on Friday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Banfield Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at the church. Personal messages for Stuart’s family may be shared at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. ■> ■ ? Worship Togeth er Doris Allerding I Doris Allerding, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan, r? She was born on August 1, 1932, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the daughter of John McCartney and Pearl Marie (Massey) Parker. Doris began her career at Michigan Bell, as a telephone operator from 1949 to 1953. She was a graduate of Sault Ste Marie High School, class of 1951. She later worked at Brown’s Custom Interior in Hastings from 1969 to 1978, before joining Flexfab, where she remained until her retirement in 1993. On November 3,1951, Doris married Vern Allerding. Together, they shared a beautiful marriage of 68 years until Vern’s passing in 2019. Doris was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Beyond her work and church life, she was an extraordinarily talented artist. Her passion for sewing, chair caning, refinishing furniture, and porcelain doll making was more than a hobby; it was a form of expression that brought beauty to the world. Doris specialized in creating authentic Native American dolls, a craft that required both artistic skill and deep respect for the culture she represented. She poured the molds herself, ensuring each piece was unique. Her creations won 1st and 2nd place awards at Native American Art Shows in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, and at Soaring Eagle in Mt. Pleasant. Her work was displayed in art galleries, where visitors could appreciate the intricate details and cultural significance of each doll. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vern Allerding, and sisters Roberta McGuire, Shirley Runyan, Corrine Blackwell, and Joan Clark. She is survived by her sons Larry J. Allerding of Hastings; Bryan Lee (Paula) Allerding of Hastings; grandchildren Tyler J. Allerding of Tampa, Florida, Erin (Zachariah) Leary of Hastings, Katie (Richard) Grove of Sunfield, Abbie (Drew) Plemmons of Okemos; greatgranddaughters Emmerson Leary of Hastings, Isabella, Grace and Emilee Grove of Sunfield; great-grandsons Liam Leary and Calvin and Harrison Plemmons; siblings-in-law Duane (Marie) Allerding of Hastings, Kevin (Cheryl) Allerding of Hastings, and Terri (John) Catt of Lake Odessa; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living for their compassionate care during Doris' time with them. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025,11:00 AM, with a time of visitation one hour prior, at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Interim Healthcare and Hospice of West Michigan. 1971 E. Beltline Ave NE #216, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525: Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. * 4 I Ui' -dfs--- I I I « I IJ. s. » 1 J-' <t LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. P.O. Box 8, Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfrnc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Adams, contact 616-690- Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SUPWEfi Of Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Hot Une Ibols & Eqnlpin^t 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I I I I I , I I I I i * J I 1 eeC I 1^' I ‘V J I >, I.' I 4 4 ' i r L Vi IA 9 JI •» I -r^a*** ■li 7 k: X ’B i;% ’ ri n I I 1 • I AT I f • •n 1 / Sit I ff J I s i ■■."IX Paul Stephen Casarez * I S I I I r * - ■ I A t r . I I [ I I 1* Paul Stephen Casarez, aged lasting friendships. His love for 70, passed away peacefully sports extended into the realm on February 27, 2025, leaving of coaching, where he became a behind a legacy of love, beloved figure to many youths. 5^ dedication, and service. Born Paul’s encouragement and to Pablo and Joann Casarez guidance helped shape the lives on June 26,1954, Paul’s of countless young athletes, indomitable spirit and joy for instilling in them the values of life touched everyone who knew teamwork, discipline, and fair him, especially his siblings play. Pamela, David, Brenda, and Perhaps Paul’s most cherished role was Phillip. that of Executive Director of the Indian After graduating with a degree in Lake Nazarene Camp in Vicksburg, Ml. Chemical Engineering from Michigan There, he worked tirelessly to create a Technological University, Paul embarked welcoming and nurturing environment on a rewarding career starting with Olin Chemical in Charleston, TN, and finishing for children, youth, and families. His as an independent safety consultant with leadership and vision transformed the Process Improvement Institute. His keen camp into a haven for spiritual growth and intellect and problem-solving abilities community building. made him a respected figure in his field. Paul’s devotion to his family was Paul’s commitment to excellence was only unparalleled. As a loving husband to Carol, matched by his dedication to mentorship, father to Corbin and Kevin, and grandfather as he generously shared his knowledge to Leia and Aria, he was the cornerstone with colleagues and newcomers alike. of his family, offering unwavering support Beyond his professional pursuits, Paul and boundless affection. His legacy lives was a man of faith and fellowship, most on in the cherished memories and the recently attending the First Church of the Nazarene in Columbus, IN. His voice was a strong family bonds that he nurtured throughout his life. staple in church choirs and song worship Per his wishes, no services are planned. wherever they lived over the years. An avid golfer, Paul found serenity on the A private burial will take place at a later greens and fairways, where he also forged date in Hastings, Michigan. J I . 0. J ,J A I f.? •e James Ellis Johnston James Ellis Johnston passed away on March 4, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born on September 30, 1957, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Ellis Holmes Johnston and Alice Lorraine (Layle) Strimback. Jim attended Lakewood High School. His love for learning and his determination led him to further his education at Huntington College. Despite his developmental disabilities, Jim’s resilience and strength of character shone brightly throughout his life. In his professional journey, Jim demonstrated remarkable adaptability and a commendable work ethic. He found joy and purpose in various roles, from assisting customers at the local grocery store to bringing smiles to moviegoers at the theater. He also assisted at a preschool, where his kindness and gentle manner made a lasting impact on the young lives he touched. Jim was an amazing and wonderful man who, despite his challenges, left a positive mark on many. His kind and gentle nature was not just a personal trait, but a gift he shared generously c with the world around him. Jim’s ability to remain polite and considerate, even in si the face of adversity, was a B$ testament to his character. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, brother Durwood Birman, and nephew Patrick Strimback. He is survived by his siblings Beverly McClintock, Kathy Hoffman, Diane Smith, and Durwin “Curly” Birman, nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would especially like to thank the staff at Hope Network at both River Valley and Breton Valley facilities. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a funeral service to follow at Noon at Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 M-43, Hastings, Ml 49058, Pastor Brian Teed officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hope Network, One Hope Network Center, PO Box 890, Grand Rapids, Ml 49546, or online at https://hopenetwork. org/foundation/give. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. .W 4 I. ' r I i IIW A ! • ■ •I* at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules Of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... 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I J t .1 1 3 <1 ♦ * ’1 r d n - • a �& J : 1 I r ’• U J I < 'i \ \ \ 1 f V K-VO ■ THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, March 13, 2025 7 3 1 s wI I I (1/ S. w c VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM t * * •V Vi ~ 1 'IK * & - Robert Gordon Bender I, I < 11 t* Robert Gordon Bender, of Middleville, Michigan, flew peacefully into his next great adventure, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, service, and love. He reunites with IT his beloved wife of 65 years, Carol Cox Bender, as well as his parents, Russell and Alice Bender, and his sister Beverly Bourgeau. Bob’s legacy continues through his children—Cheryl Hemond (Michael), Julie Cleary (Kevin), and Greg Bender. He was a cherished grandfather to Cal Cleary (Lynsi), Hannah Chesser (Dan), Sydney Johnson (Peter), and Gabby Hemond, and an adoring great-grandfather to Margo and Remi Chesser, and Peter Johnson. His sisters, Joan Tabor (Vinal) and Mary Wood (Steve), will also miss him dearly, along with a lifetime of friends and admirers. A proud alumnus of Thornapple Kellogg High School (Class of 1954) and Michigan State University, Bob earned a degree in Agricultural Education before taking to the skies. In 1959, his love for flight became his career as a U.S. Navy pilot. After years of active duty, he transitioned to the Navy Reserves, serving until 1990 and retiring as a captain in 2001— though his heart would forever remain in the cockpit. Back on the ground, Bob returned to Middleville in 1964 to run his 1,100-acre dairy farm, managing 500 head of cattle and the chaos that comes with it. But his passion didn’t stop at farming—Bob also found himself drawn into the world of politics. He served as 1 ■-»s JI X -r ; ) I r 1 I »»¥ TV i * 11 1 ^4 I 1 U-’: ’ I - r t. '<^1 'b - ‘-I 7 .'4v. •• “I t 1 H < I */ I I • * * 1 .J . 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Together, they hiked and camped across nearly every National Park in America, explored Europe, and spent idyllic summers on Mackinac Island—a place they held close to their hearts. Though Bob’s flight plan on earth has ended, the spirit of his adventure and kindness lives on in the lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Bob’s honor to From Houses to Homes in Guatemala (www.Fromhousestohomes. org). Bob’s family will receive friends on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Middleville United Methodist Church. Private burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Bob’s family. Fly high, Captain Bob. May you find endless skies, open trails, and Carol by your side once more. « •• * * I 4 t* 1'. < I I. ’I s I ar L ■'/ ~ WiaigiigZ • J CLASSIFIEDS / I 1 BIRTH j I I ANNOUNCEMENTS I I I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 U’:- Thatcher Coif Tobias, born at Corewell Health Pennock on 2-16-25, to i 01 -G.. I % I I I i J V?*' »T K''-- ■ ( I I b I I I Daxtyn Armstrong, I Mackenzie and Daryn Armstrong of i Dowling. 3R. ’ :;n ■ born at Corewell Health Pennock on 2-13-25, to ? i-C if. *A* BUYING WALNUT. HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-818-7793. Nora Leona Davis, A ' onne’i born at Corewell Health Pennock on 2-10-25, to lalkW Jessica Willerick and Thomas Davis a .fl ;.a r TREE SERVICE I I I I f of Springfield. I EMPLOYMENT BARN HELP WANTED Must have experience with horses. Full and part time positions available with compet itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell@yahoo.com if interested. ***** ft V •IP*^ Lincoln James Kubek, born at Corewell Health Pennock on 1-28- * • I t. I iae^’ 9 f I ** 25, to Shian and James Kubek of * •I Hastings. ’.Ar^k. ***** r u 1 Andrew Christopher Jones, I I I r b born at Corewell Health Pennock on 2-6- I r • i.'s'jsl I 5 I I > r t I * J t-v f. / Ji I •: YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. 25, to Samantha and Kyle Jones of k if-! l’ Dowling. i,"*t idfkieie -V ^1 , I I r Edith Kelly Miller, born at Corewell Health Pennock on 2-5-25, to I I I 1 J You re our friends, our family, our neighbors.. .and our future. Meaghan and David Miller of I i I Hastings. Group ***** ’X J4’* r. t It!? ir *'• J* <V' I A hi* ' J >. * $ r ! i r 1 S'CT, HASTINGS PSNFONMING APTS CGNTEP , I . i I \I i ll ij T t T* J fi^ of ' A. « 5 , f r t •» ‘ p- 4 r * Your Community Connection 1,4 ■ Iv t d‘ s «4 <* « » I r 4 Professional Events I ! ! I ’ I , ?' Mil, V‘ t . . 1 4 ’ Grand Rapids Symphony | Music of Hany Potter | Szzzz, 04/131 ^.'oo pm .t f I M #« I ’ 1 i I 1 ?! 1 I t r- 4^^ > 4 . 1 kr '■' i I* a ’• J. J 9r T. i if ! DIVA Jazz Orchestra | F/?' 04/251 T.30 pm I I 'fidiets: hastings.ludus.com 1269-^z^-24!92 .uA' 'I- Other Events • / ’I*’ 1 )i (i t ’ A *, I A-f 4 4 ' I V f; t . J f .. .T , » I (. : I r fl » « • » 'JJiu, 03/1317:00[m ~ I<ii 03/14 I r-oopm ~ Sat, 03/1512:00pm &7:oopm L 4 I \ I '.cLcri'^' Ir I HI IS Musical I Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 4 .«• Middle School Pre-Festival Concert | '/mc, 03/1817:00 pm 1.”".,. 1 MSVMA MS Choral Festival | FH 3/211 L I r' .f A* f ' --/u .'J'L- k r Hastings Youth Choir (HYC) | Tmc, 5/2516:30 pm I 4 J - ) .j! 1 I I I •k I’ IL I / Band Ensembles Concert | .t I 4/117.W /w/ '1 HHS Choir Follies 17Ziz/, .///^ 17:00 pm 1 I I ■ am - 5:00 pm Thomapple Wind Band | Sun, 3/2313:00 pm I 4 r I i i‘''7 If . 1 r ;g« Special program note: The performance orH/iyllmi is Gonna Get You. scheduled for Saturday, March 22, lias been canceled. '» 1 I .I 1 Friday, March 14 - Friday Story Monday, March 17 - Crafting PACILLO LAWNCARE Taking new clients in Hastings. Phone (269)8386025. Delton. I J sory Board, 3:30 p.m.; Movie, Memo ries and Milestones watches a 1939 film starring Maureen O’Hara, Charles Laughton. Robert Newton, 5 p.m, Saturday, March 15 - Dungeons BUSINESS SERVICES Isabella and Leighton Tobias of 1 I r SCHEDULE & Dragons and Warhammer, 9 a.m. I <^sa HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Time 10:30 a.m. Ir Tn- . II Thursday, March 13 - Teen Advi *•» 'll Neymeiyer, his niece Della, his Terry Lee Neymeiyer, father-in-law Gerald McCole, and Sr., aged 64, of Hastings, his nephew Jonathan McCole. Michigan, passed away He is survived by his wife, peacefully on March 4, 2025, Denise; children, Aspen after a courageous battle Neymeiyer of Hastings, Terry with cancer. Terry was born Neymeiyer, Jr. of Moline, on October 18,1960, in and Bambi (Robinson) Grand Rapids, Michigan, the iii; Hollingsworth of Byron Center; son of Edward and Esther nronddoimh+aro Adriana and granddaughters Adriana and (Westbrook) Neymeiyer. ----- “—Lillian Gould, Brooklynn and Terry was a graduate of Jaelynn Neymeiyer; grandson Hudsonville High School. After completing his education, he embarked Brayden Neymeiyer; sisters Tammy on a fulfilling career as a Trailer Mechanic, Dull and Judy Richardson; mother-ina role he held for over 40 years until his law Betty McCole; sisters-in-law Sally retirement in 2020. On July 21,2001, Neymeiyer, Jill Neymeiyer; brothers-inTerry married Denise McCole, and they law Dave (Roxanne) McCole, Don (Deb) enjoyed 23 years together. McCole, and Dean McCole; and many Terry found joy in the simple things, nieces and nephews. especially the outdoors. He loved fishing, Visitation will be held on Friday, March hunting, and bowling. Every spring, he 14,2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at eagerly searched for morels in the woods Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, and enjoyed gardening. Terry’s generosity Hastings, Ml 49058. The funeral service knew no bounds, especially when it came will take place on Saturday, March 15, to helping others with their houses, and 2025, at 11:00 AM, with visitation starting one hour prior at Girrbach Funeral Home. he was always there to lend a hand. Preceding Terry in death were his Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. parents, Edward and Esther (Westbrook) girrbachfuneralhome.net. Neymeiyer, his brothers Ed, Rick, and Tim I I J r T ; ’r Terry Neymeiyer Pas- sions, 10 a.m.; PAWS for Reading, 3:30 p.m.; Lego Club. 4 p.m.; ; Tuesday, March 18 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Youth Gar-; den Club, 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday. March 19 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269^945-4263. City of Hastings COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN City Council Agenda March 10, 2025 1. Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 PM 2. Roll call 3. Pledge to the flag * 4. Approval of the agenda * 5. Approval of the minutes of the February 24,2025, regular meeting V 6. Public Hearings: (None) 7. Public Comment: 8. Formal Recognitions and Presentations: A. Presentation from Dave Hatfield, Barry County Commissioner. V 9. Items for Action by Unanimous Consent: * A. Request from Gina McMahon, Recreation & Outreach Director of the YMCA of Barry County, to hold their yearly summer program at Fish Hatchery Park’s Large Pavillion and Fish Hatchery Building from June 17 through August 9,2025, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. * B. Request from J. Maizlish Mole of the Hastings Pride Committee to accept donations and sell merchandise at the Hastings Pride 2025 event at Thornapple Plaza on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. * C. Consider acceptance, with regret, the resignation of Ann Ulberg from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board, effective immediately. * D. Consider the Mayor’s appointment of Scott Schultz to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board with the consent of the Council. The term of appointment is March 11, 2025, through December 31,2025. * E. Receive and place on file four (4) invoices totaling $34,537.16. V10. Items of Business: * A. Conduct first reading of Ordinance 628 amendment to Division 2-V-2, Article II, of Chap ter 2 of the Hastings Code of 1970 to establish the purchasing and contracting procedures for the City of Hastings. Council Agenda Page 1 of 3 March 10,2025 * B. Conduct first reading of Ordinance 629 pertaining to text amendment to Section 90-883 Driveways. The Planning Commission has recommended an amendment to Section 90-883 (b)(4) increasing the maximum driveway width at the property line from 20 feet to 24 feet. * C. Motion to approve, under the direction of staff. Relay for Life of Barry County’s annual request to hold the Relay for Life event supporting the American Cancer Society in Tyden Park from 12:00 PM Saturday, September 13, 2025, through 12:00 PM on Sunday, Septem ber 14, 2025, and to adopt Resolution 2025-03, staying the necessary ordinances. * D. Motion to approve, under direction of staff, Michigan Cyclocross, LLC request to con duct the “Kisscross Cyclocross” bicycle racing event in Fish Hatchery Park from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14,2025, and adopt Resolution 2025-04, staying the necessary ordinances. * E. Motion to adopt the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan as presented. * F. Motion to approve the purchase of a tow behind air compressor from AIS Construction in the amount of $27,050. 11. Staff Presentations and Policy Discussion: 12. City Manager Report: * A. Fire Chief Jordan Monthly Report * B. Library Director Edelman Monthly Report * C. Assessor Rashid Monthly Report V13. Reports and Communications: * A. Hastings Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Minutes - March 3,2025 14. Public Comment: 15. Mayor and Council comment: 16. Adjourn * Items with enclosures. V Motion under agenda heading requires roll call vote. Council Agenda Page 2 of 3 March 10,2025 Guidelines for Public Comment Public Comment is welcomed and appreciated. Please follow these simple guidelines to ensure all have an opportunity to be heard. All comments and questions will be made through the chair. All comments will be made in a courteous and civil manner; profanity and personal attacks will not be tolerated. Please limit the length of your comments to 3 minutes. If you are a member of a group, please appoint a spokesperson to speak on behalf of the group (those speaking on behalf of a group may be provided additional time). Please state your name before offering comment. Council Agenda Page 3 of 3 March 10,2025 I ♦ ♦ I I A s �* 8 Thursday, March 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juan Navarro and Esther Beecroft n/k/a Esther Navarro, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc Foreclosing Assignee (if any): US Bank Trust, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust Date of Mortgage: May 27, 2008 Date of Mortgage Recording: June 13, 2008 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $76,144.33 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 33 of Lapham’s Airport Lots, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 100, being a part of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Common street address (if any); 5729 Marsh Rd, Shelbyville, Ml 49344-9611 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 27, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 20, 2025. the amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the Present: Hall, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson, Bellmore, James, Mayack Absent: None county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shawnda Robinson and Mathew Hallifax, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION, being a mortgage dated May 28,2021, and recorded on June 1, 2021 with Document Number 2021-007090, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated March 29.2024 number 2024-002088 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 11/100 DOLLARS ($246,600.11). Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: UNIT 19, OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST CONDOMINIUMS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS, CREEKWOOD SITE CONDOMINIUMS. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1024069 AND AMENDEMENTS, RECORDED IN 2016-010383 AND RE RECORDED IN 2017-05529, AS AMENDED, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 13, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AS AMENDED. Street Address: 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: February 20,2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 24 6194 (02-20)(03-13) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSDANNER.COM Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346. MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 10, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Dennis R. Allen and Josephine M. Allen, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage 1 Incorporated Date of mortgage: May 21,2019 Recorded on May 24,2019, in Document No. 2019-005031, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine and 23/100 Dollars ($117,429.23) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; Parcel 1; Part of Lot(s) 5 and 6. Block 14 of VILLAGE OF WOODLAND according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 21 of Barry County Records, described as; Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet; thence West 33 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 132 feet; thence North 66 feet; thence East 132 feet; thence South 66 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: A part of Lots 7 and 9 of Block 14 and a strip of land 1 1/2 rods wide on the West end of Lot 9 of the VILLAGE OF WOODLAND described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 14 of the Village of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof, for the place of beginning: thence North 15 feet along the East line of said Lot 7; thence West to a point 11/2 rods West of the West line of said Lot 9 of Block 14; thence South to a point 11/2 rods West of the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence East along the South line of said Lot 9 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence North along the East line of said Lot 9 to the Southwest corner of said Lot 7; thence East along the South line of said Lot 7 to the point of beginning. Parcel 3: Part of Lots 5,6 and 10 of Block 14 of the original VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 21 and vacated Green street adjacent thereto described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet along the West line of Section 16; thence West 33.0 feet at right angles tor the true place of beginning; thence South 6.0 feet; thence West 363 feet to the center of vacated Green Street; thence North along the center of Green Street to a point 24.75 feet West of the Northwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 231 feet along the North line of Lot 10 to the Northeast corner thereof; thence South to a point West of the place of beginning; thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 217 N Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1555640 (03-13)(04-03) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, March 20. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Karen Hickey, An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage . Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2021, and recorded on November 1, 2021, as Document Number: 2021-013538, Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener's Error dated February 3, 2025 and recorded February 5, 2025 by Document Number 2025-000877, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 04,2025 and recorded February 11.2025 by Document Number: 2025-001003. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 99/100 ($170,880.99) including interest at the rate of 4.37500% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the North 70 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; Thence North 676 feet for a place of beginning: Thence North 258 feet; Thence West 260 feet; Thence South 258 feet; Thence East 260 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to a Highway Rig ht of Wav for Highway \Nay Hiohwav M-66. EXCEPT 120 FOOT WIDE Y PARCEL, 60 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF M-66 HWY AS CONSTRUCTED PARCEL DEEDED TO STATE IN LIBER 307, PAGE 377. Commonly known as: 8260 S M 66 HWY. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used tor agricultural purposes. If tne property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 20, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates. PC. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. Case N<^ 25MI00035-1 (02-20)(03-13) 7* k -t., STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate * ATf? ./ i r 1 1 4=1 U B 'r nnwu ’!T0W* ‘Cl » Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to appoint Board of Review member, Doug Lectka Roll Call Vote All Ayes, motion passes ilQHtno iflbnroGO, ; '(d V ( TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, John M. Bergsma. Jr., died on January t 2025. There is no probate estate. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against John M. Bergsma, Jr. or the Ray Bergsma Protection Trust u/a/d March 29, 2024, will be forever barred unless presented to Jean S. Ray, the trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ■ffwrco. 1 » I-»J Approved the Consent Agenda ) I* J r 1 ( ' )f1T '-20G ■onboiO I r 1 I 1 ‘ * I ;.k r) J nr 10 #• r A f Ji Jdj SSStfttJ Wn i- nirtt, I ♦ 3* i s 3Con I I Date: March 6, 2025 James Curcio (P83113) 625 Kenmoor Ave SE Ste 301 Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 (616) 226-1861 jcurcio@curciolawmi.com Attorneys for Trustee Motion to approve the prepay to PLM for Algonquin Lake 2025 weed treatment Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement and permit for Algonquin Lake fireworks show Roll Call Vote All Ayes, motion passes r 1 I J « J 4 iouGaemaM >!• fnno?i ess Wbnmf) baSBf'; ’ 'v 4 I nrrnM ;3raUJ-*- I k 1 1 I! r r I I 4<T'* WoStelTli f r J ( Jean S. Ray Trustee 3003 East Michgain Ave., #1273 Lansing, Ml 48912 k I b I r 4 ii ijl? f u I. iiM.UsiJr' I i Adjournment 8:12 pm I Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk if NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent Trust f I { 1 I Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor The Kermit R. Merrow and Elsie G. Merrow I i I i Revocable Trust Fourth Restatement I 3 t ! I dated June 22. 2022 TO ALL CREDITORS: 4 I NOTICE TO CREDITORS: SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Justin D. Drenth, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage; October 22, 2019 Recorded on October 28, 2019, in Document No. 2019-010426, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC fZkZa Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 28/100 Dollars ($195,862.28) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT, AS RECORDED IN UBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 12 AND BONIFACE POINT, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 65, IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, PINE LAKE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 473 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST SIDE GOLDSMITH PROPERTY 300 FEET TO SHORE UNE OF PINE LAKE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR FIFTY FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID GOLDSMITH LINE 300 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY, THENCE EASTERLY OF CENTER HIGHWAY FOR 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO SAID PLEASURE POINT AND SAID BONIFACE POINT IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST PINE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 373 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY 300 FEET TO THE SHORE LINE OF PINE LAKE; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID MILLER LINE 300 FEETTOTHE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY THENCE WESTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY 50 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 10727 Center St, Plainwell, Ml 49080 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated In this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 The decedents, Kermit R. Merrow, born t r. September 17. 1924. and Elsie G. Merrow. -t V born December 24, 1926. Settlors of Kermit i - ? 4. J In t R. Merrow and Elsie G. Merrow Revocable Trust Fourth* Restatement dated June 22, i • 1 r I -1 I ? f rtJ 2022. who last lived at 1821 N. East Street, Apartment 5, Hastings, ir f?’ V Michigan 49058, I .1 I died: Kermit R. Merrow, October 24. 2015; vf! * <* IA I I / in Elsie G. Merrow. February 14, 2025 h 4 J Creditors of the Decedents are notified that k -•k all claims against the Kermit R. Merrow and Elsie G. Merrow Revocable Trust Fourth Restatement dated June 22, 2022 will be 1 V I forever barred unless presented to Michael J. McPhillips, Kermit Successor Trustee R. Merrow and I I 4 t I of the 4 Elsie G. Merrow . - - Revocable Trust Fourth Restatement dated ■i June 22, 2022 within 4 months from the date J *' ■ i fci!: . ft J IP of publication of this Notice. I 11 Date of Publication of this Notice: 3/4/2025 * 1 d!8»’ 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 T 269-945-3512 11 * r I !3( r /JU f NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE -Greg Walejewski and Jessica Walejewski, original mortgagors, granted a Mortgage to Coastal Community Bank, dated September 1, 2022, and recorded December 27, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-012600, in official records of Barry County Register of Deeds, Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of $51,202.67. The following described premises situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, to-wit: Lot 100, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 625 Misty Ridge Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333 Property ID# 08-41-128-100-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a (b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. This notice is from a debt collector. Dated: February 21, 2025 For more information, please call: (513) 8526066 Daniel A. Cox Wood 4- Lamping, LLP Attorneys for Servicer 600 Vine Street, Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 File 2412040 1554354 (02-27)(03-20) *T>«* 4 I 2 : A 5W in rt A I } • I t ■ 'is .1 ■ r J w. 1 .r N •I t r * /-'J 4.^ I % J rt* - '. i ‘i *. 1.1 -Ml I ** *6 r J AAh Ml 1 (•Ilkw • -•1 r n».’ • IX. 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A > I• : 7A •‘t. •Jr 11 k' r / I 1 b * J.': I I r. 'I ‘PJtu >' w ’ X. . 'I ■> ■ * (02-27)(03-20) ♦ I 'Wrt J * . V*. If-.ei I •• r ' I . 5 •» .1 » ntl KI * • J1 Michael J. McPhillips 4 .♦l '€ X • L t kr-T^ 4' a .a; V h Wl 1?’ Decendent: John M. Bergsma JR. Date of birth: Febraury 17.1951 Approved the Agenda V 1 Il I'. and recorded on March 29,2024 and given document 1553725 (02-27)(03-20) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - BARRY COUNTY WWW. SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 12, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the HastingsBanner.com k .1 �I 11 * a ’Sfc •A A 1 I I; $ •> I SPORTS I « II « •Y: I K •l A- .+ s RI V •/ s I V w b *\ sL b I'>s I Y t K I I. ' b i I V, ?«SSeS www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, March 13, 2025 9 K li 5 Hewitt plans to be even stronger on court at Olivet I . sH b ll fl 4* I. I *•0 « Ob I * % f^' ; •h •* •’ Is* •i 4 s .b. « < > * * r Sb s Y 4 . Brett Bremer Sports Editor I •i h, h I The girls bouncing off her in the paint ' for the past two or three seasons might not have believed it, but Hastings senior ' Rachael Hewitt has plans to start weight lifting this spring in preparation to play some college basketball. A physical force around the basket, whether she was wearing a protective face guard during her junior season or leading the Saxons in points, steals, rebounds, three-pointers and blocked shots as a senior, Hewitt signed her Na tional Letter of Intent to join the Olivet College Women’s Basketball program inside the Hastings High School gym nasium Thursday. I really wanted to be close to home, and in a small town because I don’t like big cities. I really liked the coaches. They kept in contact with me all the time. I had another option, but I really liked how these coaches always stayed in contact and invited me all the time to stuff like camps and games.” Hewitt said the Comet coaching staff hasn’t set up a prep plan or her yet, but she knows she wants to start weight lifting to prep for next season and on the court she said the biggest thing she has . to do is keep improving her shooting. She averaged 16 points per game and ; 7.8 rebounds per game this season and ' was named first team all-conference in ;the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. The Saxon varsity season ended last 'Wednesday in a tough district semifinal b * — 1 V - » T ♦ b 'n f* Tl. V ' _____ i_ ) I I F,N . _-1, ' 4 - V I I • WlI ■ i : flj £< ■ h' U^. 4« ... * ■ ■[ * b ■ * I ------- ’ r s •. r*. 1—a . S t . b b It i b <Ti, i * d 4 k % Ji* ' BMi’ 1 < L 9 I i I 41 I. ■ '’C .J»x I ■’A'', ( I I •* I I ?<?! Id r ( * 4 *r « « ’ rv ■ i . h w *'U> I xl •J , ei: ■ »» ’ /<, »l I L s i 1» f d t k >« 1 i *, ■ i’S^» I i I IF*...’‘Sk K» r-ftU. KA 4 I I r ,1 i I ’ ii 1 Ir I WWA J> • *«e n •V » < r>- 1 » »► •*» •*»>. ^3 Stu "n '*B^ i itJk I **1* s £ i K 4f MO Wfhi.' •• ’ -‘i^ ** t* ^-- •09:7-/ ‘'ilt. ^1? ’in • ri* I fl J I" mb- t 1*^ A 4 i« 4b w b * •R loss at Olivet High School. The Saxons played their final district ballgame Wednesday, Hewitt signed her NLI on Thursday and she had plans to visit the Olivet College campus Friday for scholar day to look into joining the honors program. She has plans to study business at Olivet. “I just want to have a job in business where I work with people,” Hewitt said. She is thankful her parents Mark and Jill Hewitt helped her make the most of her time on the basketball court. Ra chael started working with the Attack Basketball club in Kalamazoo as a sixth grader and eventually spent time in the Michigan Basketball Academy club out of Grand Rapids. Rachael has also played volleyball and softball at Hastings High School. “[Basketball] was my first sport,” Rachael said. “I started in the YMCA and then I just fell in love with it, and I was the best at it. I just picked that one. Then I started going to training and then I realized I wanted to play in college, and I tried getting scouted.” “Attack built me,” she added. “I was bad before I went there. [Alton] Tucker saved me. He saved my shot and taught me everything I know pretty much. “I was actually scared of him at first. He would throw a football pad at me and then I would go to the back of the line until he caught me, and then he would tell me to get to the front to go again. “You would go up for a lay-up and he would just whack you with it.” V 4 Pl / bV2 1 11 ' % 4 >wl I fc.—; * > • > •b » I ,•■1^ Hastings senior Rachael Hewitt signs her National.Letter of Intent to join the Olivet College Women’s Basketball program next year, Thursday in the Hastings High School gymnasium. Photo by Brett Bremer By the time she was on the Saxon varsity scoring through contact was a regular occurrence for Hewitt whether a whistle blew or not. Her last basket as a Saxon looked like so many before, rushing down the left side of the lane to post up on the block on an inbound play. She made one dribble to her left and then turned back to her right with a defender on her back to put the ball up and in. It had Hastings within two points with less than a minute to go, but the Saxons couldn’t finish their comeback bid. “We tried really hard. Our eflbrt was really good,” Hewitt said. It was a tough end to a senior season that Hewitt enjoyed. She said one of her biggest varsity highlights was the team winning a tournament at Loy Norrix early this season. ^36: IS** ST”* * *a »w^ ■*% ^r- i4lF' 4 <M- ** ri H 1 -S •* . I t I B ‘Wc‘ 4 4 u io^ > 1 W b d ftK SI ae;.. 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' t z I El; 4' i 9 S 3ir^-T'• '*> . >4. .f <<» »» / »I z r I ' I ;t I ■ 1' . I -’J: J .r 1 ■t' I .■ • •’J r *I ■ ■ t t. 1 ■ I > 9 / 1 r I 4 I « T, I J t /Fj'’ " I I I 'J fl rJ J* ' 1^ * r i Saxons compete with state’s best at 02 bowling finals ^b; « ( y. •H * lA * lU ( ■ I Handful of scoring swims for DK/Hastings at SCC meet Eklunds hit milestones for P-W in district win over DK b Brett Bremer Sports Editor Brett Bremer Sports Editor I The Hastings girls placed 14th in the team competition and Saxon freshman Andrew Barton placed 46th in the boys’ singles compe tition at the MHSAA Division 1 Bowling Finals at Century Bowl in Waterford the weekend of Feb— 28-March 1. The Hastings girls’ threw eight Baker games and two regular games during the girls’ team finals Feb. 28. The Saxons put together a total pinfall of2,617 pins. The Hast ings girls had top Baker games of 181 and 161 from among their eight throughout the course of the day. The top eight teams from the qual ifying earned spots in a match play bracket. Swartz Creek was tops in qualifying with an overall pinfall of 3,337 and to roll through the match play competition to the state cham pionship. Swartz Creek outscored Cedar Springs 148-138, 223-115 and 201-196 in three Baker contests to clinch the state champions. The Flint Kearsley boys rolled to a team state title in Division 2 too, beating out New Boston Hu ron in the championship match. New Boston Huron and Kearsley had finished the boys’ qualifying games 1-2 in the standings. It was Barton’s turn to take the lanes or the MHSAA Division 2 Singles State Finals Saturday, March 1, and he put up a total pin fall of 1,020 through six games. He closed his day with his two highest scoring games of the tournament -a 212 and 179. The top 16 of 56 bowlers in the singles qualifying earned spots in a match play bracket. Brayden Siders, a Carleton Airport sophomore, was the top bowler in qualifying with an overall pinfall of 1,325. Flint Kearasley senior Trent Zemore and St. Clair Shores Lake Shore junior Gregg Winters tied for 15th to be the last two match play qualifiers. They had overall scores of 1,183. In the end, it was Vicksburg junior Jordan Butler outscoring DeWitt sophomore Griffin Linde mann in the finals of the match play bracket. In two games, Butler outscored Lindemann 400-387. Tecumseh junior Kierra Pinter won the D2 girls’ singles champi onship Saturday. The Panthers had one good run early on, but couldn’t slow down the Pewa mo-Westphalia girls who entered the state tournament number two in the MHSAA’s Division 3 Power Ratings. Pewamo-Westphalia (25-0) scored a 78-16 win over the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinals at Pewamo-Westphalia High School Wednesday, Feb. 5. The Pirates followed up with a 56-16 win over NorthPointe Christian in the district final Friday and then outscored Saugatuck 51-23 in an MHSAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal Monday. “Pewamo is just a machine,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said. “They came out up 12-1, and we actually went on a 9-0 run to make it 12-10. After seeing them play Saugatuck [Monday] it showed how special that run was. Afterwards they went on a 66-6 run to finish out the game.” Delton Kellogg senior Josie Williams closed out her varsity basketball tenure with the Panthers by scoring eight of her team’s 16 points. Junior guard Addie Stampfler, playing a little shy of 100 percent, added seven points. “Pewamo made 11 three point shots, and move the ball seamlessly,” Lil libridge said. “It was a great look at where we want to be in the future.” Peyton Eklund set a school record with eight three pointers and led the Pirates with 28 points. It was also a milestone night for P-W head coach Steve Eklund who earned his 300th varsity coaching victory at P-W. NorthPointe earned its spot in Friday’s district final with a 55-31 win over the Saranac girls in their Wednesday eve ning district semifinal last week. KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? We'd love to hear about it! Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER VI A ninth-place time of 1 minute .94 seconds by DJ Kuck in the 100-yard backstroke was the top finish for the Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team at the Southwestern and Central (SCC) Michigan Swim Conference Cham pionship this season. Kuck won the ‘ B ’ Final of the race, swimming faster than all but the top four swimmers who had qualified for the ‘A’ Final in the event. Carter Pratt of Marshall had a stellar time of 55.11 seconds to win the ‘A’Final of the race in the Otsego High School pool. The conference championship was held Feb. 28- March 1. The DK/Hastings team had a pair of swimmers score among the top 16 in the 50-yard freestyle during the March 1 finals. Caleb Kramer placed 12th in that spring with a time of 25.95 and Colton Baker was 13th in 26.44. Baker also contributed a sixth-place diving performance. He closed the 11-dive competition with 273.00 points and earned a spot in last week’s regional diving competition. Kuck added a 13th-place time of 1:05.07 in the 100-yard butterfly at the SCC Championship. Reese Hammond swam to an 1 Ith-place time of 6:45.57 for the DK/Hastings team in the 500-yard freestyle, Justine Bayabay scored with a 16th-place time of 1:24.47 in the 100-yard breaststroke for the DK/ Hastings team too. The meet was filled with personals best times for the DK/Hastings boys. The top relay performances for the DK/Hastings team were in the 200- yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay where teams tenth. Plainwell was well ahead of the field in the day’s final team stand ings with 480 points. Otsego was second with 416 ahead of Marshall 384, Allegan 321, South Haven 228, Sturgis 188, Harper Creek 185 and Hastings 78. Plainwell’s Sam Harper and Otsego’s Liam Smith both won two individual events each. Smith took the 200-yard individual medley in 1:52.44 and the 100-yard breast stroke in 1:00.31. He was also a part of victorious Bulldog teams in the 200-yard medley relay and the 400yard freestyle relay. Harper won the 200-yard freestyle in 1:44.70 and the 500-yard freestyle in 4:41.20, and he was a part of runner-up finishes for the Trojans in the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. Baker was the last DK/Hastings competitor this winter as he closes his season by placing 25lh at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Diving Regional hosted by Grand Rapids Northview Thursday. He put together a score of 118.35 through five dives. 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Lapeer, Ml 48446 Oraup 'f? 1 < r 4 �f I 1 I 10 Thursday, March 13, 2025 THE HASTINGSBANMER I r* STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 25030040-NC In the matter of Jean Marie Leak TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 4/02/2025 at 145 p.m. at Barry County Trial Court, Family Division Room FC01, 206 W Court St. Ste 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William Michael Doherty Bar No. 41960 for the following purpose(s): Petition for name change If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability, or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help you fully partcipate in court proceedings, please contact the court immeditalely to make arrangements. Date: 2-26-25 Jean Leak 1028 Old Barn Ln Freeport Ml 49325 616-633-3361 < GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM * STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of The Reuben M. Fish Trust Date of Birth December 7 1922 TO ALL CREDITORS’ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: the decedent, Reuben M. Fish, died January 11, 2025, leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forevdred barred unless presented to Steve R. Fish and Amanda R. Novak, Trustees, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 3/10/25 Rhodes McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Steve R. Fish & Amanda R. Novak c/o Rhodes McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Rylee Nicholson and Ty Sinclair, joint tenants Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: September 30, 2022 Recorded on October 7,2022, in Document No. 2022-010426, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred TwentySix Thousand Seven Hundred TwentyEight and 77/100 Dollars ($226,728.77) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: The North 5 acres of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 2340 E State Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1553861 (02-27)(03-20) Big Viking push extends district semifinal to overtime Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings dispatched one Capital Area Activities Conference White Divi sion foe, but couldn't down a second in the MHSAA Division 2 District Tourna ment at Olivet High School this week. The Lakewood varsity girls’ basketbail team fell 41-36 in overtime against confer ence foe Eaton Rapids in tlie district semi finals Wednesday. The Greyhounds scored the game’s first nine points and still had a nine-point lead as the clock ticked down towards three minute to go in the game. Talk about believing in themselves and grit, these girls never gave up and fought hard. Pm most proud of their ef fort and desire. They left it all out there,” Lakewood head coach Luke Farrell said. The Greyhounds had a big night on the offensive glass and the Vikings had a few too many turnovers throughout the first half. Lakewood cleaned up those to problem areas a bit in the second half, but putting the ball in the basket continued to be a challenge until sophomore guard Avery Farrell buried a three-pointer with 3:12 to go in the ballgame that cut the Greyhound lead down to 31-25. Ana Grant knocked down a couple of free throws, Johanna Duits blocked a putback attempt by the Greyhounds’ Rylee Winkelman, Grant knocked down as bucket in the paint and then drew a Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential ■ purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19, 2019, in Instrument Number 2019-001257, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023-008173, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine and 43/100 Dollars ($207,769.43). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River; thence Northeasterly a ong said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road. Middleville, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such ssIg If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 6. 2025 File No. 25-003062 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 charge at the other end of the floor. Finally a putback by senior forward Liz Markwart for the Vikings tied the game at 31 -31 with 1:15 to play in regulation. The teams traded buckets in the final minute, with a putback from Duits tying the game at 33-33 with about 36 seconds to go. The two teams went into overtime tied at 33-33 as a three-point attempt from the top of the key with time running about was swiped away by the Greyhounds. Eaton Rapids knocked down a three half a minute into overtime and led for the rest of the night. All three points for the Vikings in the extra four minutes came on free throws by Markwart. A steal and lay-up by the Greyhounds Avail Vozar sealed the win for her team. Grant had a team-high 11 points. Duits and Markwart closed the night with nine points apiece for the Vikings, and the freshman center Duits had a massive all-around game. She finished with 17 rebounds including seven on the offensive end. Avery Farrell had three points and Heidi Carter finished with two points. Markwart had four rebounds and Carter contributed four assists and three steals. As a team a, the Vikings shot 67 percent from the free throw line, which was one of its top performances all season long. Lakewood closes the season with a 6-14 record. The Greyhounds won all three match-ups with the Vikings this season taking four-point and 11 -point wins during the conference season. Eaton Rapids (13-11) went on to beat host Olivet 54-30 in the district final Friday night, but saw its tournament run in a 47-22 loss to Goodrich in the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Semifi nals at Pinckney High School Monday. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear owt^j^ip ofjhe prpj^rty. potential purchaser is e^Hluraged to contact the A county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and tender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Date of Mortgage: August 8,2005 Date of Mortgage Recording; August 10, 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $113,303.98 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH, 858 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH, 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST EAST, FEET LINE; THENCE 231 PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST, 231 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECTTO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR DURKEE ROAD, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Common street address (if any): 3200 Durkee Rd, Hastings, Mt 49058-9449 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600,3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 27,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1554208 (02-27)(03-20) ,i f' J HastingsBanner.com I I J Ji* 3 >. Beard 41st in qualifying at D3 bowling finals Brett Bremer V * r f 1 ► /I ; nlhup s 1 / / s 1WV id t r fl Sports Editor 50’:^ r !i / rs fO f J •<1 I JUf/ J an ; rtftw /I 4 I' ‘ iq H • >1 LVd )} •514; j iOt Lo! j . ■ I ' k I qc oiuninr -nj. I t 1 /t' z fHK' 01'jfu H ' t fj I ; nioq-t- tr i . -J. u nnmnoi J 1 1 k' It V i I itfalttw* » qO; di ) cJn<*^ ' i ii*rj7o iuads r I ' bnnodv lomf t > J A .MBWi >el « 'f tlM. I t t 1;’ I f « I I I » 1 I J I I ♦ , t I I J 1 i 1 u ; / I 1 1 J t i I i I t } J 4 )I 1 i - /JS. 6?. $ 1 0 I / I V-g ' a > .s Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period ; of active duty has concluded less than 90 • days ago, or if you have been ordered to ; active duty, please contact the attorney ', for the party foreclosing the mortgage at ' the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following ■ mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Zachary R. Koon and Sierra W. O’Connell Koon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6, 2016 and recorded December 14, 2016 ' in Instrument Number 2016-012461 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MIDFIRST BANK, by. assignment.There is claimed to be due at the ‘ date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Seven and 53/100 Dollars ($66,43753). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post. Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, thence South 2640 feet to the center of the section; thence West parallel with the North section line 650 feet to the point of beginning: thence ♦ North 660 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line; thence West parallel with the North section line 132 feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 660 feet: thence East parallel with the North section line 132 feet to the point of beginning. Also conveying an easement for said parcel for ingress and egress commencing at the center of the section; thence North 33 feet; thence West 650 feet; thence South 66 feet; . thence East 650 feet; thence North 33 feet to the point of beginning. 14460 Burchette Rd, Plainwell. Michigan 49080. The redemption ; period shall be 6 months from the date of; such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. 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( 1 I k ’ •• t t * (■ I T» I 1 t •V V H’ I i j' 1 I , I I I' I I u 1 X 'I I I' •'. V IJI ‘)h 'Q'H I I ■. ’ I i■ f IJ is •u it 5 11 I T n (I 11. / X r. s F; ■{ I• ♦ ♦ a I5 J /I I ■I 4 ♦ ♦ I J / I NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. 1' B W Lakewood senior Lucas Beard closed out an outstanding our seasons of varsity bowling by placing 41 st in the qualifying at the MHSAA Division 3 Boys’ Bowling Singles Finals Saturday, March 1, at Jax 60 in Jackson. Beard had top games of 210 and 197 among his six games in the qualifying which included 56 of the state’s top D3 bowlers. He put together an overall pin fall of 1,074 for the day. The top 16 bowlers in qualifying earned spots in the match play round of the toumament.Joshua Gunderson, a sophomore from Croswell-Lexington, finished tops in the qualifying with an overall pinfall of 1,363, finishing 16 pins ahead of the runner-up, senior Hunter Ross from Almont. Overall fortheday,Gundersonknocked down a couple more pins, but it was Ross to ra11 ied to take the state singles champi onship. Ross put together games of 187 and 190 to beat out Gunderson’s 192 and 183 by two pins in the championship finals of the match play bracket. A couple of Capital Area Activities Conference White Division bowlers advanced through the qualifying. Port land senior Eli Dakin was fourth with an overall pinfall of 1,293 and Olivet junior Michael Fitzner 15th with a score of 1,218. Fremont senior Gavin Payne was the last of the 16 match play qualifiers with ’ an overall score of 1,212. Standish Sterling senior Paige Valiad was the D3 girls’ singles state champion Saturday. The Standish Sterling boys and Livonia Clarenceville girls won team state cham pionships on Friday, Feb. 28, at Jax 60. Un 1 I. V I 11 V 1 �•'fc..z ’A * w C'. » 1 • ■sJ f » ’.I k 'I'.r I 1 1 1 J I t«* WA•< *rt y •V •1 fi' I s f f: 9 5 p. Brett Bremer Sports Editor I fl ♦ f t f I I I I. »(- I t 1 , ( k J % ' i I >• I I ’ 4 I I > f. ) H« p > { 4 I r. j J I I I r J,. I I I r ( r * I T T I k i '-TV I I k 1 I i I! ■ * r I f T I 4 > I 'J 'kl -Ab , I I ' ix*' ■ h, r « f t. c I ib. (ijl , I 1 I . I- T ' < i* A t I 4 f I J . Ij-. I < ) < J 4 /4 t ‘f I / I { I I I 1 ; i 1 .* .-2 r c; I \ It was about as even of a match-up as the Saxons had all season long according to head coach Ben Wilson. That left it all down to a bounce here or there, and too many times the Saxon shots bounced the wrong way off the rim Wednesday, March 5, in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals at Olivet High School. The host Eagles (9-14) took a 32-29 win over the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team (7-16). “The kids played hard like they always do,” Wilson said. “They were really feeling that loss on Wednesday. I could tell how much they care and how much they wanted it. I think that is all we can hope forgoing into March, that kids want to take advantage of the opportunity.” A bucket in the post on an inbounds play by Saxon senior Rachael Hewitt had Hastings within 31-29 with 42 seconds to go in the ballgame, and a Hewitt steal at the end of the press moments later got the ball back for her team. She took the ball the length of the floor and then kicked it out for an three-point attempt by Maddie Peake, but Peake’s attempt to take the lead came up short. Another Eagle turnover with 17.3 seconds to go gave the Saxons another shot in the closing moments, but Hewitt had a tough shot blocked in the paint. The Eagles upped their lead to three at the free throw line with 5.9 seconds to go and then survived a half-court shot from the Saxons’ Bri Darling that glanced off the backboard. “They came out and had some things we weren’t ready for in terms of our prepa ration from film,” Wilson, the first-year Saxon head coach said. “They came out and played a lot of zone that we didn’t see going into that very much. Had to make some adjustments there. So, we didn’t shoot it great. We were down three at the half. They came out and hit some big shots in the second half. We played a lot more man than we were planning on playing. “They had a really good player that we knew and did a really nice job. A couple other kids hit some big shots. We put pres sure on them the last three or four minutes and we were able to force some turnovers and had opportunities to tie it and the ball just didn’t go in. It was a tough one from that sense, but played really hard as we always do and if we have a chance to do that game over again and who knows what might have happened.” Junior forward Magan Priesman had 12 points to lead the Eagles. Wilson said guard Bella Friddle did a solid job de fending her and that most of Priesman’s points came from the free throw line. The Eagles shot 19 free throws on the night and the Saxons shot just six. “We knew that the base oftheir offense was going to be screen away, curl cut and get to that basket area, and that is where they were able to pick up most of those fouls,” Wilson said. He had planned to throw a zone de fense at the Eagles, a change-up like the Eagles threw the Saxons’ way, but Olivet got a few too many good looks at the basket early for the Saxons to stay in their zone. Hastings played about half zone and half man defense throughout the regular season, and Wilson said his girls have been really tough in man-to-man as the season has wound down and leaned on that more heavily down the stretch, “We have been switching really well, have been physical on the ball and have been rebounding really well on the de fensive side,” Wilson said. •w VJS ?aa I J i I 4< s -: IL'**. •. V fl. ! > ! •* •^35 4 iv' 4? - t a ■iZ 5 c i i ■■ b • ■' • ** I ♦-iM I* I 'Ja. S f te .4 •. fl * .. I I I >. r, I 1 ^.’ ■-% 1 i < ’-o * , 41 IT <» >'d « I > .4 V to •rtii A V £. The Saxons’ Bella Friddle {23) glides to the hoop past Olivet junior MyKenzie Lake during their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal ballgame at Olivet High School Wednesday, March 5. Photos by Perry Hardin “Our man, we gave up 32 points, I’m not going to complain about that ever,” Wilson added. “I felt more comfortable with the way our defense was playing that we kind of became a primarily man team down the stretch. We were able to switch on everybody, and contest shots, and they did a great job of that. We just had a few more we wanted to get into the basket on our end.” On that offensive end, Hewitt had a game-high 14 points. Hastings also got eight points from Darling, five from Peake and three from Victoria Tack. Eaton Rapids took an overtime victory over Lakewood in the first district semifinal ballgame of±e evening in Olivet Wednes day, and the Greyhounds went on to defeat Olivet 54-30 in ±e district final Friday. “We had a lot of growth and improve ment over the year,” Wilson said of his Saxons. “We were fortunate to have five seniors on this steam, and also got a lot of minutes and time for our juniors and sophomores who played varsity this year. There is a lot to look forward to. We have some kids coming back from injury next year, and that’s really exciting, who were really limited. “We’re going to have a lot of turnover and have a lot of kids are going to be in new positions, and I am excited forthem. I know, meeting with them last week after [the loss to Olivet] they were excited about getting after it this summer and looking forward to the season next year.” 4 •A it ;J.'. 1 / A x« i f •t. sc • .< •J- , A * • ■?> «: tr 'I 6T •'‘5 IK ' & i 2 H I prz- J i i*. •« • fl Ji» sXX> LF li t •?*> *1 I 4 4 » ( k r.-> I I n J J I r / . t r I I i I tI ■ •*. *» •e A*' r jAf.'-r : * 1 I «eii w? It. •t * r ’ ? ” Si? I w * • t; i I v« V n 9 * 0 .J. “ ♦ 4* k 11 Last Saxon chances won’t fall in semi’s at Olivet A ; 1.^ *» .♦ I www.HastingsBanner.com I Thursday, March 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I Saxon senior Rachael Hewitt (25) powers her way to the rim through Olivet defender MyKenzie Lake during their district semifinal bailgame at Olivet High School Wednesday. Hastings head coach Ben Wilson tries to settle his girls late in their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal against Olivet at Olivet High School Wednesday, March 5. I I I i I I I I I J I 1 1 1 I I rr IC k Gars’ Magnuson 25th at DI diving regional ..-Gr r* c e I ;■ < t 1)^ <^ * r' » e i ' r - 5 <* •t- 9^ ), 4k Brett Bremer Sports Editor * J •; f p I . *1 . -3iS’' /' f.’' 0 J4 J I I J /J r: rr/‘ i A 1.^ z* .d » I’. » IJ 4’ »' f / < r 4 i ■ I f « ' I r , A s I J » •(T' « I -I I -r .LI Tfi H I .' • J' r,,y.. I ■' D:-\” i k . f e < » I '' f r" I * -♦ I r I » ! *1 ' I r « i Grand Rapids Gars junior Ethan Mag nuson closed out the 2024-25 varsity boys’ swimming and diving season at theMHSAALowerPeninsulaDivision 1 Diving Regional hosted by Hudsonville Thursday. Magnuson was about ten points shy of getting through the first round of cuts. He put together a score of 94.95 points through five dives which had him 25th overall. The top 13 in the end earned spots in the MHSAA Division I L.P. Boys’ Swimming and Diving Finals that will be held at the Holland Aquatic Center March 14-15. East Kentwood’s Fidele Byiringiro won the regional championship with an 11-dive score of 417.60 points, and Grandville’s Brody Agema was the run ner-up with a score of 402.35. The Gars’ lone state qualifier this winter is freshman Gabriel Van in the 100-yard butterfly. J I t iS>» .at 4 i 0 I GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! 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Send your resume to Graphics Manager Jennifer Ward at jward@tctimes. com and let’s find out! NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION » I J J NOW HIRING THE HASTINGS BANNER iew-^a^xp (« I L?' ■1 Are you creative We love what we do and we know you will too! wj' , / 'i'' mmacleod@mihomepaper.com r ** I • • • Il • * .■i ). » S3 F << I » �F Thursday, March 13, 2025 12 THE HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBannercom 1 TK finds scoring tough in semifinai against Scots Brett Bremer Sports Editor ——r "V— 4* The Trojans were pleased to only give up 18 points in the first half. Caledonia was happier to allow just eight. TheCaledonia varsity girls'basketball team (18-6), the 2025 OK Green Con ference Champions, opened the state postseason with a 47-25 win over Thor napple Kellogg in the MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinals at Byron Center High School Wednesday, March 5. Thornapple Kellogg (10-13) took down the district hosts in the opening round of the state tournament last Monday, but it was the postseason opener for the Scots. It took some time for the Caledonia girls to get into an offensive rhythm, but as head coach Todd Bloemers had hoped his defense didn't collect any rust waiting for the postseason to begin. Freshman guard Emily Stauffer had a game-high 22 points and shouldered much of the offensive load early on for Caledonia. She scored or assisted on each of the Scots’ first five baskets span ning most of the first quarter and a half. Stauffer found an open Olivia Fos ter for a three-pointer four and a half minutes into the ballgame that put the Scots up 5-2 and they led the rest of the night. They had a 9-6 lead at the end of one quarter and pushed the lead to 18-8 at the half. “That is the best thing about Emily,” Bloemers said. “She is such a joy to coach because she is not a scorer. It’s not just assists. She is just a playmaker. Whatever the right play is, she is going to make it, and she gets more joy out of setting up her teammates. When you watch her watch her teammates make a shot, she is the first one to run to them and touch them and tell them good job. That becomes contagious too, and that is how a freshman can lead.” Thomapple Kellogg freshman guard Taylor Lloyd drilled a three-pointer and sophomore forward Reece Ritsema knocked down a couple free throws to open the second half, but five points was as close as the Trojans would get the rest of the night. Honestly, we had opportunities, we just needed to take care of the ball a little bit better.” TK head coach Brandi James said. “I think the emotions and the weight of this game got the best of us tonight. Our defense was fantastic. We did a lot of things to shut them down. We only allowed 18 points in the first half, so that was pretty good, but only scoring eight obviously there were defensive woes. We can hit big shots, we just didn’t tonight. They were kind of up in our faces and we let it make us miss opportunities. We didn’t use the whole floor ” Trojan senior guard Lydia Schilthroat led her team with eight points. Lloyd had seven points, and seniors Emma Dykhouse and Emma Geukes had four points apiece. Foster, a freshman guard, and senior center Lakely Bottum had six points each for the Fighting Scots. The Scots had eight girls score. > a r T t L* w f : ♦ *1 ft 1 r i I L « I a I 5' 4 'i J. 1 I i 1 •aft’ I * I *• I,*.* J * •M I V- • V 5. • iv?l V' 9 I a isir.’: r * I L-*. Thornapple Kellogg junior guard Tealy Cross works to disrupt Caledonia freshman Myla Gortmaker at the top of the key during their MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinal at Byron Center High School Wednesday, March 5. Photos by I I IV ' ’DTiF ,. .Hj ’ * « I i I I L ’ F k r*. I ) ■' 1 9 « ♦ ¥ •w I .-‘i -1 .1 1 I :f 3 •5- iciori*? ' ' ' f“ k t 11 A^i •* - I 4 i \ ■ '-fl V• • L j X r: 'Mj; •t I > t ■ 1 t *>; 1 4 Thornapple Kellogg senior forward Emma Dykhouse looks to move the ball away from pressure being applied by Caledonia senior center Lakely Bottom during their MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinal at Byron Center High School Wednesday, March 5. James said defensively her team knew the Fighting Scots liked to get to the bas ket and that Bottum would look to be a distributor out of the high post. She liked how her team fought on the boards, got hands on passes, and fought to try and keep the Scots out of the paint. “We have a lot of kids that score,” Bloemers said. “There tend to be a lot of kids in that four to six point range and those add up when you have a lot of kids contributing. I thought we were hard to play against tonight. Brandi does a really good job coaching her teams and her kids always battle. We knew what we were getting into, and 1 am just glad the ball started falling through the basket a little bit so we were able to take a deep breath and start relaxing and playing our game.” Bottum was certainly someone the Trojan defense had to pay attention to in the paint, but her defensive presence in the post was certainly felt al the other end of the floor. Midway through the second q uarter on back-to-back attempts she rejected shots by Trojan senior guard Tealy Cross and Rilsema near the rim, and Trojans looking to drive appeared always aware of the threat of her coming after their shots. The win earned the Scots a spot in the district finals back in Byron Center Fri day, against the East Kentwood girls who beat Wyoming in their district semifinal bailgame Wednesday. East Kentwood took a 44-40 win over the Caledonia girls in that Friday night district final. “The future is bright,” James said of her TK program overall, “but these seniors were great so I wanted it now. 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This was again his message, one he has repeated over and over in his courtroom, during a March 11 sen tencing hearing for Brinna Lavonne Cobb of Nashville, who entered a guilty plea for her role in a 2023 accident that left two dead and a third person hospitalized. Cobb initially faced up to seven criminal charges for her alleged role in a Sept. 12,2023, vehicular accident that claimed the lives of a 40-year-old Amish man and his 14-year-old son, as well as serious ly injunngthe father’s 17-year-old son. Those charges included operat ing while intoxicated causing death, operating while intoxicated causing serious injury and moving violation causing death. She entered a guilty plea on Jan, 16 to one count of operating a vehicle with the presence of THC causing death. With a member of the victims’ family saying they had already forgiven Cobb, Schipper sentenced her to 180 days to be served in the T: ■r* . Dennis Mansfield .Jr •T 5 #A * * IB ?I «k 1 - ■^. LU * tn r 4. 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Dozens of attendees were seen filling out comment cards to be read by DNR staff when considering the project. The Michigan Department of Environ ment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Dam Safety Unit classified the Hall Lake Dam, built in 1964, as a significant hazard dam the last time it was inspected in July 2021 .This means that ifthe dam fails, loss of human life is unlikely, but economic damage, environmental hann or disrup tion to essential services downstream are probable, according to the DNR. “What’s considered Hall Lake Dam right now was inspected by the state, and it came back as a significant hazard — meaning if it was to fail, there could be a loss of, in this case, the road,” MDNR regional field planner Justin Gerould told The Banner at last week’s open house. He noted there are no houses on the lake at risk in the event of a dam failure. Gerould said state inspectors marked deficiencies in the dam that must be fixed in 2021. Inflation following the in’BagnHioH- I • — • ..<r «I, , ■H ’r 4 T p jf I COVID-19 pandemic led to some sticker shock when it came lime to go out to bid for the project. “We actually had a plan drawn up at one time (in 2022) drawn up, and when we went out to bid to fix it, the bids came in double what we had been hoping for,” Gerould said. Most funding for this project will come from a recently awarded EGLE Dam Risk Reduction Grant. The $1.6 million grant, awarded in May 2024, can be used to ad dress infrastructure concerns with the dam and potential impact on the surrounding environment. Hall Lake was one of 22 dams across the state last year to receive grants totaling $14.1 million designed to reduce the risk of dam failures. Specific deficiencies in the Hall Lake Dam include a rusting and clogged outlet pipe past its usable life and erosion desta bilizing the bank. Gerould said the state has shifted its focus in recent years to managing its oper ating costs for the over 200 dams it owns. “The cost to manage and operate and maintain those (dams) is becoming more and more, so we’re starting to look at ways now to reduce that cost and the risk,” he said. Should the DNR’s plans for the dam be approved, frequenters of the area will notice some changes both in the structure of the dam and ±e landscape of the lake. “There’s basically a pipe that goes across the road and it has a pipe that stands up 6 feet, and that’s what brings the water level up to that point,” Gerould said. “We’re basically taking that 6-foot pipe off and dropping the lake dovm, in this case, about 7 feet. We’re putting a new culvert in across the road.” i :• J . J a T” >J!; ' I * At I A !r 1 I I I I 4 r . I I i* 'i fl F r «a ii J f. ••pa y > J T* X r 1 I »T ? < r<«*(A/rS *F 1. “ f, J Ai /Al I f.' \ ri 5’ * I fl f 9 4 ! B I I ^3 Attendees at last week’s Michigan Department of Natural Resources open house at the Hastings Public Library fill out comment cards, sharing their opinions on the Hall Lake Dam modification project. The project has yet to gain final approval. Photo by Molly Macleod • I t 'F^.' I . j Fif; Fir I - *« iw 19 r I I Li 5iT^. p* I The modifications will cost the lake roughly 20 acres in size. “The lake is 50-some acres in size right now, but we anticipate when it’s done, it’ll be a little more ±an 30 acres,” Gerould said. The decision to lower the lake level didn’t come easy, said Gerould. He and DNR staff tried to strike a heal±y balance between meeting state safety requirements and preserving recreation opportunities on ±e lake. “We really have worked back and forth with EGLE on how (to complete the repairs). We didn’t want to drain it down to the way it was back in (1964). It was like an 8-acre pond when it first started. 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A. •i Molly Macleod ^13?MY»IoW *»of / J.. ««to 1 ‘ r I Editor Locals got a first look at the new Hastings Area School System 2025-2030 strategic plan at Monday’s regular board of education meeting. Andy Ingall of the Michigan Leader ship Institute overviewed some of the legwork that has gone into formulating the plan on Monday, from stakeholder surveys and focus groups to hours of meetings with district advisory staff. “This process was truly authentic. You ended with something that is unique for Hastings, and that really happened in a genuine or organic way through the process. I’ve never had the experience in the process of being able to meet with essentially the entire teaching staff of the district,” said Ingall. The plan, once finished, will be posted publicly on the district’s website. “I said to the team over and over while this plan will be published and should be shareable and visible within your com munity, the plan is really for the people that work in the school district to continue to grow and improve and stay focused in their work. So to have that level of input from people was really unique and special,” said Ingall. The draft 2025-2030 strategic plan centers itself on three main focuses: staff commitment, fiscal responsibility and community partnership. • “The engine that gets those going are our six C’s — so we have communica tion, culture, creativity, classrooms, crit ical thinking and caring,” said Hastings Area School System Superintendent Dr, Nick Damico. Though he acknowledged the strategic plan is still in its early stages, Damico said it will serve as a guideline for staff for the next five years. -.nl tasH foori---' . rn I . l -'/'jT' no. j-f> q bn;-' «\ynfp MT- ’KW 283? 1.' ibn: 'll i ! I 4 I i L 4 •11!. J 1 s X 4 1 I t 1 1 'T; 4 I 4 I i’ 1 I i f t ■ «?■- I r e A I I * • - '‘Q u ’• . I I ‘a. I b k V • f • ;r; >4 « •'Tookgfibi 1 I 1/' I t $ I • x A r •r : t i • ♦ 4 i4 ' I' J 1 t i 1 I ■ or - ■ fl ( i diJr DfU 'J St' X f; ' f Iff' School Board of Edu I c ft 1 s J '/.y 1 * * Hastings Area School System Board of Education members got their first looks at the district’s new strategic plan on Monday. Photo by Molly Macleod “Our plan is this is going to be some thing we live out at every building at every level in every department. This really is going to be the focus over the next five years,” said Damico. Damico and Ingall previewed the district’s new vision and mission state ment on Monday: “Exceptional schools, exceptional community — building successful Saxons.” “Our ‘why’ is pretty simple. It’s pretty straightforward, but I do think it’s pretty po\yerful to say that you have exceptional schools, we are an exceptional commu nity and we will be building successful Saxons,” said Damico. The plan details several goals for the next five years. Under the umbrella of the staff commitment focus, Damico said the district will focus on early literacy and math, career and technical educa tion, expansion of credit articulation h* 1 1’?: n * / I and awareness, putting an emphasis on revitalizing initiatives and improving communication. Under the community partnership focus, the district will strive for safe schools, attract and retain high-quality staff, improve external communication and produce graduates that contribute to the Hastings community and beyond. Lastly, under fiscal responsibility, Damico said the district will .evaluate and consider programs for thei ectiveness and physical impact as well as seek unique and creative funding resources. The district will roll out the draft plan to the community in the coming weeks before it goes to the board of education for final approval next month. Should everything go to plan, the new strategic plan will be incorporated into Hastings ^assrooms as soon as this coming fall. Fatal crash claims life of Hastings resident Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Michigan State Police officials are investigating a deadly three-vehicle accident that occurred on Friday morning, March 14, in Woodland Township. According to a statement released by the MSP on Friday, the accident occurred at 8:21 a.m. Friday on M-66, near M-43, in Barry County’s Wood land Township. “A southbound Chevy Avalanche pickup crossed the centerline, side swiped a northbound Ford Econoline van, then collided head-on with a northbound Chevy Colorado pickup,” MSP stated in the release. “The Colo rado’s driver, a 70-year-old Hastings man, was taken to Pennock Hospital and later died from his injuries.” MSP officials added that the Hast ings resident was allegedly not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident. The other two drivers, a 34-year-old Corunna man and the driver of the Ford van, were both reportedly wear ing their seatbelts and were uninjured! The accident remains under invesi tigation. “Fatigue is suspected,” MSP offi cials stated. “AlcohoVdrugs are not believed to be a factor.” MSP troopers were assisted at the accident scene by the Woodland and Sunfield township fire departments, Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville EMS and the Michigan Department of Transportation. •• '< , Ji I ; S I i f T. ' 'vl 5 '"Mik \ I I * ’ ■ia r V Ik i ' 3, ( I fi i s ** <eS: & < 5. I 4 GO ONLINE TO CLARKSTONNEWS.COM •4 JI * b f 4 ':s vL- 'iy ■ < -X TJii i f * ' i« * \ ? J '■ * '4 5 1; U 4 iljW • f i *** nt ’ oiiip > .•4r rfl. j; ■ bia Financial I kA j f 4 ■ il r 1 •v 4 k? ’l * . I ; 1' j V J. 4* * I;,; r 4 ^^****" xo« I iin z > ' 1 r T ‘a f t I * 8bH 10 dduO >:i'.nna k f I - Judge Michael Schipper reviews a file before announcing a sentence for Brinna Cobb of Nashville during a sentencing hearing Tuesday, March 11, in Barry County District Court 56B. 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But, afterward, Schipper said he could have sentenced Cobb to up to 15 years in a state prison for violation of Michigan’s zero toler ance laws for drivers involved in serious or deadly accidents who are found to have THC in their system. And, according to the local judge, most of these drivers don’t realize it doesn’t matter when they might have last used a cannabis-based project, only that they test positive for THC. “No clue,” he said, while the court was in recess on Tuesday, March 18, a week after the Cobb sentencing. “I could have given (Cobb) up to 15 years. That’s what the law says.” Cobb reportedly had used a canna bis-related product, despite being just 19 at the time of the accident, for anxiety and to help her sleep. But prosecutors argued she was still impaired on the morning of the accident. Schipper said THC can stay in a per son’s system for days, even weeks. And, if a driver tests positive for THC, “it’s exactly like blowing 0.08” for alcohol, under Michigan law. “It’s exactly the same,” he said. “You’re driving illegally.” This is a fact that he said he believes many individuals who use products with THC in them are unaware of before using and getting behind the wheel. “No one knows,” Schipper said. “We need to educate people. It’s zero toler ance.” In a case like Cobb’s, a defendant might claim they had used a product with THC the night before, or even days before. But, unlike drunk driving laws which specify a percentage of alcohol a person has to have in their system before being legally impaired, tfiere’s no such number related to THC. It’s simply whether that individual tests positive. “You’re not allowed to use it and drive,” Schipper said, repeating the fact that state law is a zero-tolerance policy. “It does dull your system.” Unlike public ad campaigns and educa tional efforts on the perils of drinking and driving, Schipper added he doesn’t see similar efforts to educate the public that, if they ingest THC and it’s in their system at the time of an accident, ±ey could be facing a potential prison sentence. “Most people don’t drive high, but you’re still driving impaired,” he said. “It still dulls your reflexes. “The word needs to get out. It’s zero tolerance.” NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon the sun and news Wednesday at Noon VlEyiCxr Group ^mihomep mihomepaper.com Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 © Member SlPC Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 400 W. state St., Suite B Hastings, Mt 49058 (269) 945-4702 Five moves for young investors If you’re just begin ning your career, what are your financial prior ities? You might have stu dent loans to deal with. And you may even be thinking about saving for a down payment on a house. These are cer tainly significant issues, and yet, you shouldn’t ignore your long-term goals, such as retirement — which is why you may want to get started as an investor. And as you invest, consider these sugges tions: 1. Take advantage of your opportunities. Even while addressing your other concerns, such as loan payments, you may well have space in your life to invest — if you ta'ke advantage of the op portunities presented to you. For example, if you work for a business that offers a 401(k) or other retirement plan, try to put in as much as you can afford, or at least enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. And you may find that con tributing to a traditional 401(k) or similar plan is more affordable than you think, as your contribu tions may be deductible, lowering your taxable income. 2. Think long-term. Some people make the mistake of seeking short term gains by trying to “time” the market that is, they try to “buy low and sell high.” While this is a great strategy in theory, it’s almost impos sible to follow, as no one can really predict market highs and lows. The most successful investors fol low a long-term strategy and don’t jump in and out of the market. 3. Know your risk tol erance. Your investment choices should be based partially on your risk tolerance. Typically, the more investment risk you take on, the greater the potential reward, but it works the other way, too — riskier investments can result in greater loss es, at least in the short term. You need to find a risk level with which you are comfortable. Also, your risk tolerance can change over time — when you get close to retirement, for instance, you might want to invest more conservatively than you did when you still had decades ahead of you in the working world. 4. Diversify your in vestments. The financial markets affect different investments in different ways, which means that, at any given time, some investments will perform better than others. But if you only owned one type of investment or as- set class, your portfolio could suffer if a market downturn had a partic ularly strong effect on that investment or asset. By spreading your in vestment dollars among a range of investments, you’ll have more oppor tunities for success, and you can help reduce the effects of market vola tility on your holdings. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses. 5. Prepare for the unex pected. You don’t always know when you’ll face a large expense, such as a medical bill or a major home repair. If you’re not prepared, you could be forced to dip into your long-term investments, such as your 401(k), to pay for these costs. To help avoid this problem, you may want to take steps such as keeping a cushion of cash in your portfolio and building an emergency fund con taining several months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid account. By putting these moves to work, you can help yourself make progress on an investment journey that could last a lifetime. This article was writ ten by Edward Jones for usd by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. < I 4J ♦♦ ♦♦ •I s I * h i\ I I I I I I I �* t .J*' 4..fl ’ Tt. I -D II t J '• air - jV' aK • '•jL » M J » 4 r Thursday, March 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I , ■: Kiwanis honors young citizens Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens ofthe month for February (with parents’ names in parentheses) include: Central - Wynter Holtz (student of Tom and Tara-Lee Holtz) and Lillian Klein (student ofAlan Klein and Megan Lavell). Northeastern - Sadie Ferguson (stu dent of Chad Ferguson and Melissa Smith) and Anna Frith (student of Eric and Emily Frith). Southeastern - Caylen Ugianskis (student of Roy and Heath Ugianskis) and Jeffrey Mack III (student of Kay Adams). Star - Xavier DeVries (student of Chris DeVries and Hailey Calver) and Kora Lindsey (student of Jason and Erin Lindsey). Hastings Middle School Sixth graders Ian Ansorge (student of Eric and Janette Ansorge) and Lacie Shep ard (student of Christopher and Sharon Shepard); seventh graders Lucas Evers (student of Ryan and Nancy Evers) and William Sparks (student of Davy I I r/ ** u 1 h I -^'4 - I • n I f, .fl IF I 4' 1 4 1 I I n I urn I 1 I • IP 9 I rn I ^7; *- t- -A’ A .j«r V sr 1 I rn ign X > I 1 ' 4.U ) T. . - 4>- '■' k’ t I >3' , I 9 T » r <9 I i .f • > J 4 < *R » J I I i A* I Wynter Holtz and Lillian Klein are Central Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. Courtesy photos LJ I * Xavier DeVries (left) and Kora Lindsey are Star Elementary’s February Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. 4^: I 1 I* M T ; X I’ L / I s 1*1 k J <1^ I # I 44 SOU-rME/ATERN • . M?M• I 'C* ( . '^Ck ▼ tA LJ 'i: s a* I • w ____ _ _ .‘ J 4 1 t Several Hastings middle schoolers were recently named citizens of the month. They include sixth graders Ian Ansorge and Lacie Shepard; seventh graders Lucas Evers and William Sparks and eighth graders Brynn VanderMale and Mason Klinge. '' J s > • ’t I.'/ I I J 4 J I f I I I cI 4L’‘’‘ i V .«5? I t A .0^ 1 . ■'"J V( t ■ I s'" •. I I 1 i I I 41 I ' a* 4^ f J .• I ( !/* it'- I , ✓ f >- fc' r J 4 / n >0 a * f.L' •7 j i t I n 2 I f r I n -*1* * ♦ - f L w 1 ;V IK / ■ I 7 ^•*4* I I 1 I J I & fc and Candice Sparks); eighth graders Brynn VanderMale (student of Nicholas VanderMale and Jenica Needham) and Mason Klinge (student ofJeremy Klinge and Sara Whitmore). « ’V I J ft f( * nt • ■ •' z . I J i X-’ i k * Southeastern's Citizens of the Month for February are Caylen Ugianskis and (not pictured) Jeffrey Mack Hi. p I > Jr .. .r • « Sadie Ferguson and Anna Frith are Northeastern Elementary's Citizens of the Month. • f tF • b •A I I I w*>«a '■ ■ 1 !)■ u^- r-1 F t>p.^ ±tr < I I (s 1 i' View Newspaper Group sales professionals honored ■»O'!r < .< V f. I 5^ “a 5-jW , I _l LAPEER Leadership at View Newspaper Group is proud to announce the company’s 100+ Club Class of2024. Each sales professional honored achieved more than 100 percent of their individual sales goals for the entire year of2024. A dinner and celebration attend ed by View Newspaper Group leader ship, the honorees and their guests was held at Frankenmuth Brewery to honor the group on Wednesday, March 12. View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith said, “We take great pride in honoring the 100+ Club Class of 2024 to acknowledge and show our apprecia tion for their dedication, hard work and outstanding sales achievement,” The 100+Club Class of2024 includes Michele Guerra, Nikki Howard, Murray Callahan, Jim Misener and Lorraine DeHues. View Newspaper Group is Michigan’s largest independently owned newspaper s»I F •I •1 1 A-i *A <3 \ C» f Editor Barry County could soon opt into the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program following the results of a public hearing scheduled for next week’s Board of Commissioners meeting. While commissioners have not yet sid ed either way on whether Barry County will become a PACE district, with some expressing their concerns this week, the public hearing will be an opportunity for residents to speak their support or concerns for the opportunity. Adopted by the Michigan Legislature in 2010, the PACE Statute provides an op portunity for developers to receive funding I 1 1 7 W K f » fl! (j 11 group covering 13 Michigan counties. The company publishes 21 newspapers with print editions reaching more than 335,000 households each week plus an additional 500,000 monthly online readers. from private, secure lenders for energy-ef ficient construction projects above code. CopperRock Construction, developers of the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts at the Royal Coach site on Mill Street, are re portedly interested in taking advantage of PACE financing should the county opt in next week. This could allow developers to construct the Riverwalk Lofts above code and with energy-efficient standards. The cost savings to the developers will, in theory, trickle down to create a savings for future residents ofthe development in rent or energy costs. Last month, Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan provided information on See next page I I* ’ HASTINGS PGSFOSNUNG APTS CFNTFP rz,. V I Professional Events I I Grand Rapids Symphony | Music of Harry Potter | Yzzz/, 04/131pm DIVA Jazz Orchestra | Pri, 04/231 pm Tickels: hastin^.ludus.com 1269-818-2492 I Other Events MSVMA MS Choral Festival | Fn, 3/2118:00 am - 5:00 pm I 'sa ) [ > <« 4 » Commissioners continue PACE discussion ahead of next week’s public hearing Molly Macleod J 9 Thomapple Wind Band | Sun, 3/2313:00 pm Hastings Youth Choir (HYC) | Tue, 3/2316:30 pm .and Ensembles Concert | Tizf, 4/117:00 pm HHS Choir Follies 7^% W17-oo pm Special program note: The performance Rhythm is Gonna Get You. scheduled for Saturday, March 22, has been canceled. The View Newspaper Group 100+ Club celebration held March 12 honored sales team members who achieved more than 100 percent of their annual sales goal in 2024. Pictured here are View Newspaper Group Controller Jill Nichols, honorees Lorraine DeHues and Michele Guerra, North Oakland Advertising Manager Eric Lewis, honoree Jim Misener, View Newspaper Group President Rick Burrough, honoree Nikki Howard, Brand Manager Emily Caswell, Advertising Director Pete Clinton, Graphics Manager Jen Ward, Greenville Daily News General Manager Amber Rood, View Newspaper Group Thumb Area Consultant Jody Woltman and View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith. ir n' ( C’* i; V » sLsZl i r ‘f J• J » i s 1 f t? 2 1 •• f I s ■ i T *1 .‘t 1 |5 / I I 1 ■ II ■' I r L-r ■'Jji, 1 1 1 ii?4 i ? i I . . .4^ 4 ' fe a 1 I I ■I ’ :A PROGRAM Continued from Page 1 $420,000. Because LIFT provides an online and in-class curriculum, the organization will receive a smaller allocation of approximately $160,000 to pay its staff and cover the necessary costs to deploy the program. “We did initially seek out three million, and it was funded at that level at the state, but when the budget got passed last year, it did not turn out that way,” Steele explained. “We are doing what we can and hoping to get these schools off the ground.” The grant will cover the cost for LIFT instructors who will train teachers to teach the classes, their commuting costs and some materials. Steele said another step in lay ing the groundwork for successful teaching of the IGNITE/Amatrol. program includes, "Our manage ment of the program to make sure that our team has been to Delton Kellogg a number of times and has been to Troy a number of times to make sure they’re prepared and ready to go to deliver the curricu lum.” Additionally, LIFT will defray the costs with a stipend for the schools that have to pay for substitute teachers while IGNlTE’s instruc tors train the schools’ teachers to instruct the master manufacturing program classes. “We don’t want to put a burden on the school district to pay for what goes into hiring a sub for that given period of time,” Steele said. “If you listen to everyone across the state, advanced manufacturing and the need for talent in advanced manufacturing is at the top of everyone’s list.” The grant will open new doors for students by allowing them to earn Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) cer tifications, which major employers highly value across a wide range of industries. “The Amatrol equipment will be similar to what we have in Detroit as the equipment is a key part ofthe IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing curriculum,” Steele explained to The Banner. “We will provide the students a wide look at , a variety of advanced manufactur ing tools and techniques.” Learning robotics, electronics, electrical systems and pneumatics are among the lessons the equip ment will provide in hands-on experience inside the classroom. “Manufacturing jobs are in high demand. Hands-on is the most important thing. That’s why the equipment is so critical to learning about advanced manufacturing in 2025,” Steele said. “Students get the opportunity to begin and hope fully feel the excitement and light a spark to begin a career in advanced manufacturing in the great state of Michigan.” Innovators of the IGNITE cur riculum developed the program to align specifically to the Certified Production Technician (CPT) cer tification from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, plus numerous SACA certifications. Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent Jeremy Wright said work is ongoing to offer more CTE programs to place students in the position to get well-paying jobs upon graduation. The Advanced Manufacturing program was developed a number of years ago in partnership with Amatrol, Steele said. “We developed the curriculum with some partners around the country back in 2019,” Steele said. “That is when we first launched it in the state led from our Corktown facility in Detroit.” Delton Kellogg School officials and teachers are excited that their students will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the Amatrol equipment and the IGNITE curriculum. DK High School Shop teachers Brad and Tess Knobloch are planning to teach students the Amatrol/IGNITE program in the fall. “I can’t speak to what is happen ing with this next year’s budget, but what I can say is that we will continue to work with the legisla ture and partners of the Michigan Manufacturers Association again and try to make sure that there are opportunities for more students to learn,” said Steele. ’J 11 I I Sj«. >« I k J 1 J I J A I 1 4 1 I <4 t > *•^1 f ' ' k *4 < •• -ft J 1 ^0 I j: I '+-5- * i I t I I r t ' 'X iu “ < — JS J r Xs I r 1 f i • * s F a X Ik fc I 1 I fT •0:5a' . DO nil IS X '1 I I r b •*> < iiB-jilodfi HJ •• A 4 I * ft a 1 I I .-OOn tj' ;1 1 • <* PTS t • *1 « IfSJEO e-ft 4 « Ctljocm : I • 4** r' ? , -wocni I H +.'’U; r > r r 2 113 Lid ' f s [ • L V.' VK- -r« I I? *4 I ** f I ' rii. h.- J . '•'Kt/ /lb.. .*4 I «•.*> I ) h » I 1 t * ' . k i k % L-l 1 >. • □4k • I -JIh * 1 i: '1 \ ' r M’ J V •• X * Ij. 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Freedom of the press is This year, the state senate important to those who have showed a strong willingness chosen to be journalists and to advance these bills by serve as the peoples’ watch I making them the first and dogs in America for almost second bills introduced in 250 years. w the session. They then went Many feel that the First ahead to pass them out of the Amendment is in peril. Trust senate to the house...where in the media has eroded at they have once again been every level. Continuous stiff-armed. allegations of “fake news” Eric Hamp Newspapers, small and continue to permeate social large around the country, have media and “new” media... been threatened with lack of access often targeting legacy media who will and worse - for not capitulating to a not report a certain opinion but rather certain political narrative. In Michigan, continue to rely on facts. In Michigan, we continue to fight for access to what this is not helped by the fact that our should be public records from our leg “Capitol Press Corps” has limited ac cess to information about the legislature islature and governor but both are cur rently exempt from FOIA. Which leads and the executive office. us to keep asking these elected officials, For a decade, proponents of open “What have you got to hide?” government in the legislature and the There are things you can do to help public have pushed to remove the Ii ' tn9L''3'’'>9 f ’ " s,'. li M - 0n: r ■ •‘‘<K lu f I V a£u ,1 U' 11 I I I I ■1; J' ’ St I > I r • (In I \ • ; 1 4 t ifrjsij SS^^i -r j. 1 r* J a, I jh'j Bl s Hi I I I 1 i X RII * •I A A ,'^tniC'Wi- > Oi Its « r - n.Ht fV I 'I )■ ^n82--;<5 H I 1 I I ■JJCTFUJi fc L-ir- ’Liu b r 1 Z ‘ 4 ♦ * * *r : I wSBmS 1 1 I I oc I ♦r. 1 . .1 < -.jiB ‘■n*' I I I 1 Q la ■ t » } Lt 5 tldijq CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 rOVB UGH I TOKNOM k. t I strengthen your rights and press freedom. SUNSHINE Let your state WEEK representative know you want to see transparency in the State Capitol. Join your commu nity newspaper in celebrating Sunshine Week, March 16-22, a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, govern ment and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government. Vieyv Newspaper Group and this newspaper are proud members of Michigan Press Association. Since 1868 MPA has promotedfreedom of the press and government transparen cy through its public policy work. I \ • , 'iSS a' » >* Thursday^ March 20, 2025 V 4 Bt THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com BUSINESS SERVICES . «VM» tnrM MICHIGAN neSS ASSOCIATION i PACILLO LAWNCARE Taking new clients in Hastings. Phone (269)8386025. EMPLOYMENT BARN HELP WANTED Must have experience with horses. Full and part time positions available with compet itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell@yahoo.com if interested. GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE MARCH 20TH, 21ST, & 22ND: 9am-4pm. 1005 N Glenwood Dr.. Hastings. Bench mounted drill press, wheelbarrow, 1/2 n drill motor, small tools, 2 Coping saws with case. Lots of small items. Elm table w/6 chairs, China cabinet, book shelf, sewing cabinet, leather sofa, revolving DVD & CD stand, queen bed. Lots more items. 1 « ’X I I*i L’un 0 A y r .*r*' Thornapple Wind Band performing ‘The Chestnut Stage,’ a concert of classics 'll: ’ The Thomapple Wind Band is looking back to the past for its upcoming concert, “The Chestnut Stage,” at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, 520 W. South St. in Hastings, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 23. The concert will feature concert band classics of the past and modem favor ites. Featured composers are Randall Standridge (Randy Standy to his fans), Charles Carter (Charlie Pedal Tone), Leroy Anderson (Miniature Master) and Karl King (Barnum & Bailey’s Favorite). First organized in 1995, the Thomap ple Wind Band is a community-based organization whose mission is to bring wind band music to the Barry County area while giving adults the opportunity to combine their musical talents with others. The organization is open to any one with a passion for music regardless of ability. Current members range from young adults with only a few years of experience to retired professional musi- ‘t , J.' 4 I .1’': r Jl 4 I * t •V wlW I I 1 1 I t IT- *» r $ A' t I J I h . r ?i9;x)qn I A h9a '■ i3/i .. ' 1 7 • ~hriTi D'uj V. • •v J : « J K 4 BKfFI Itb) ■nMlnoJI X' > 12 J I morfTt'f' i rr '• mbsx’iM r jj^’^/ibr; f'io. £ /.ntj bnsS I -ij-.ei n(']2Eir rseorH/^ I I J s iL*'u > * qo 9*b ?JlutE: -tr A., ' U. 'tn *V ' ' ' < -7 f- foAlB wntfict toieun •j . ’ :i 0 96i)r/iiLu r T 1 4 •• !J OJnOGOi filOUB' i V •te * * 1 *-w bic95Tah .' noi ‘ ni I i r 5_ 1 I it ^2n£1 no I-.' :'?ni f / I 19 * I • '• *• ' r.. ' HAPPY I 1'^ J / ft?. ' J' • / ( I z t 6 - < '1 * ( >< 3 I ..2 BIRTHDAY! k J Jr 1 isth % > ..jis L < dj/ I • .* t tf*-. 5) 0^ •At« *A- ...a....; 1- ■■lit- H ’-I-" J • X 4* t I 57^5? « « 40 ya* .. 4 r< w *A ft'- K.. ^^i.eiiiewew. A:<I .: A The Thornapple Wind Band will present “The Chestnut Stage,’’ a concert of classic wind band music, at the Hastings Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 23 Courtesy photo and cians with decades of experience every point in between. The first rehearsal for the band’s May 4 concert is on Thursday, March 21, in the Hastings Middle School band room. Anyone interested in joining can email the music librarian to reserve a folder at roseanger@sbcglobal.net or get more information by calling/texting 269-7793310. More information can also be found on the Thomapple Wind Band’s Facebook group. MM Dick Stager to celebrate 95tli birthday Dick Stager, long-time resident of Middleville, is celebrat ing his 95th birthday. An open I .•t «u ¥ L * I A ha- wr.«' d . 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Lean & Green Michigan sets up PACE districts across the state, where local governments opt into the program. Lean & Green has a uniform program statewide to connect developers with private, national lenders. Freeman explained last month that PACE financing offers little risk to the county. No county funds will be used to fund the projects; private lenders provide the money. Developers must perform a special assessment on the property when entering into a PACE financing agreement, placing the property on the tax roils. In the event the developer would default on the k ‘i/ i r 4r ^ - I I I ■ N I I i I I ft» I‘ * ,'' I I J I I . '.f I k■ I •i 4 —- I u -•. f J Jt J / j? • ■ ' *<« t » Ii* I e .d 4 B ::0i f ' ilt I I II 4* r ■ . r I ' r.- ■ I ) I * 1 7 f r V F.- 'I •1 1 •I f 1 *• .r i J ■> l’■•- • 4 1 ^■ii; ■::> MM 1/1 r n ' I ; I I « 'frf H.uo; I L £ I 'J I t > .e ♦ < •I I1 ' 1 t it' ■i J I Br I BCEA to host recycling presentation March 26 r f 1 5 t Pictured at the recent Business Professionals of America state leadership conference are (from left) Jeff Erb (advisor), Carter Favreau and Bob Carl (advisor). Courtesy photo Bany County Earth Alliance is looking to help local residents who have questions on the benefits and best ways to recycle. The BCEA is hosting an infor mational presentation with Emma Dillman of the Kent County Recycling Center at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, at the Hastings Public Library on East State Street in Hastings. Dillman will share information on the importance of recycling, common misconceptions and how individuals can make a meaning ful difference in the community’s environmental impact, according to a press release by the BCEA about the event. The presentation will include “Watch Your Waste,” a video tour of what happens after a recycling bin is emptied into the truck. — DM I i I r I. ?rtj “I went around to some businesses and private parties and left the information with them, and they know ±e public hearing is next week. If we vote on this, I’m going to vote to move it on,” said Smelker. ’'But we’ll see what the public hearing has to say next week.” “And J have to admit I’m old school. I personally don’t think the tax assessment is the place to put loans, but I’ve been wrong before,” Smelker added. Commissioner Mike Callton asked about tlie worst-case scenario in the event CopperRock defaults on its PACE loan. ”1 guess the biggest concern is guar anteeing private loans for these kind of environmental improvements butusingthe public tax assessment to guarantee that,” Callton said. I l‘ V ha PACE Ioan, the county would receive the property and could resell it for a profit. Freeman was present at this week’s Committee of the Whole, offering further information about PACE as questions arose. Some commissioners remained on the fence about the move ahead of Tuesday’s discussion. “There were several questions from commissioners last time, there were a few no-votes on this. And some of this, I think, it was just brand new,” said County Board Chair Dave Jackson. “You didn’t really have the opportunity to really delve into the details of it. 1 know Commissioner (Jon) Smelker had mentioned he had done some due diligence on this. You were initially a no-vote on this, ifyou’d like to share some of your insight.” f / I 4 ✓ rh PACE t f > Z" of America from Hastings.” Carl and chapter co-advisor Jeff Erb are business teachers at Hastings High School’s Career and Technical Educa tion and mentored students in prepara tion for competition events. While in Orlando, participants will also have opportunities to network with other BPA members and business lead ers, visit local attractions and participate in community service activities. The conference’s opening session on May 7 and awards ceremonies on May 11 will be streamed live at bpa.org/ DA7 nlc/. please do not bring a present. I I d J#' f I ' f"N t . » £ i co-advisor for the Hastings BPA chap ter. “A state officer develops leadership skills through professional development training, networking with other student members from around Michigan and the US, influencing and impacting the future of Michigan BPA, increasing self-con fidence, responsibility, and work ethic through their term. “Although Levi was not elected to the executive board, it was a memorable experience to add to his resume,” Carl added. Favreau placed fourth in the state in Computer Security and qualified to attend the BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando on May 7-11. According to Carl, the national con ference will bring together about 6,000 delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business and infor mation technology skills competitions, attend leadership and professional de velopment workshops, receive awards for community service activities and elect BPA’s 2025-26 national student leadership team. “Each year, the National Leadership Conference offers our students the op portunity to showcase their skills and compete against other students from across the country and be recognized for their dedication and hard work they have put forth through the year,” said Carl, who teaches computer science and cybersecurity. “This year, we had one student who excelled throughout the year and represented our high school level chapter of Business Professionals > I b 4l 1’8 1. Middleville. All are invited, but Several Hastings High School students got the chance to show off their talents at the annual Business Professionals As sociation’s state leadership conference March 13-15 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. __ The theme for the event was “Elevate Excellence,” and students did just that at the open event testing held in the DeVos Place Convention Center. Students par ticipated in business-related events and competed for the top spots. Students who placed are eligible to go to the National Leadership Convention in Orlando, FL, in May. Hastings students completing at the recent state leadership conference in cluded: • Christian Boniface - Entrepreneur ship, Annual Business Meeting and Campaign Rally; • Cayden Cappon - Administrative Support Team; • Parker Erb - Fundamental Word Processing; • Carter Favreau - Computer Security; • Rachael Hewitt - Administrative Support Team, Business Law & Ethics; • Alan Li -JFundamental Accounting; • Aiden Oliver-Open Events, Annual Business Meeting, Campaign Rally; and • Nicklas Steh - Business Law & Ethics. Also, Hastings’ Levi Taylor-Krebs applied for a position within the State Executive Council this year. “This is the first time a Hastings student has applied for a state officer position in my tenure,” said Bob Carl, j ,I '•f-t p.m. at 257 High Ridge Ct, Mil eB • I 4*1 J house will be held in his honor on Saturday, April 5 from 2 to 5 Hastings students show off skills at annual leadership conference I ' TTiP A f ■i' • r # ij !? Z l; ' * ;i k* I » n IF Freeman explained that the PACE loans are first in line to be paid by the developer. In the unlikely event the developer defaults on the Ioan, the county will assume the property at no cost and can sell it fora profit. County Board Vice Chair Dave Hatfield, who spent his career in banking, backed up Freeman’s statement. Pm totally comfortable with this. We’re allowing our tax rolls to be the funnel be tween ±e payer and the lender. Absolute worst-case basis, we would, through a tax foreclosure, we would become the owner of the property — at no cost. It's not going to happen,” said Hatfield. Commissioners f will vote on whether tlie county should join as a PACE district at the Tuesday, March 25, Board of Com missioners meeting. 441 I ♦ ♦ r* •/ S 1- / A’-' ’ I 7* V 9 {J t 1 A �I I J V / 1 6 Thursday, March 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER MV r . •'.I I I www.HastingsBanner.com I, 1 ‘3 OBITUARIES >jl I 4'’ I VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM .tV*- Margaret Betty Wolfe Michael Ray Norris Michael Ray Norris, age 70, of Hastings, Ml, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2025, due to an automobile accident. Mike was born on July 29, 1954, in Hastings, Ml, to Keith and Mary Jane (Varney) Norris. He attended Lakewood High School, where he was a three-sport athlete, and graduated in 1972. Mike dedicated 45 years of service to Hastings Manufacturing, retiring in 2019. During his time there, he played an active role in U.A.W. Local 138, holding multiple leadership positions and attending many trainings at Black Lake, where he built numerous friendships. A lifelong Michigan State Spartan fan, Mike attended countless basketball and football games, making four memorable trips to the Final Four. He enjoyed sports, camaraderie, and sharing his love for MSU athletics with family and friends. Mike was an amateur greenskeeper who took pride in his neatly manicured lawn and there was always a fresh coat of wax on his vehicles. In the winter months he could be found in his garage, "playing with his nuts" (cracking walnuts). Mike took great pride in his kids and grandkids, never missing a birthday or holiday to make them feel special and always made sure the grandkids received a special treat bag on Halloween. In 1975, Mike married Phyllis McLaughlin, and together they had two children, Kristen and Curtis. In 1993, he married Carole Anne Norton, who preceded him in death in 2016. Mike later found love again with Jane Ann Pierce, and they were married in 2019. I » A Mike was preceded in death by his father, Keith Norris, and his brother, Anthony “Tony Norris. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Norris; his mother, Mary Jane Norris; his children, Kristen (Andy) Cove and Curtis (Erica) Norris; and his cherished grandchildren: Damon (Madie) Cove, David Cove, Jack (fiancee Kaylyn Beard) Cove, Erik Cove, Claire Norris, Amelia Norris, and Henry Norris. He is also survived by his “CousinBrother,” Carl Norris. Visitation service for Mike will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Daniels Funeral Home Hastings. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings. Following the service, there will be a gathering and celebration of Mike's life from 1 to 3 p.m. with light refreshments at the funeral home. Guests coming to the services are encouraged to wear their MSU Spartan attire. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: Youth Haven Ranch: 3796 Perrine Rd. Rives Junction, Ml 49277 Mike will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, and his legacy of dedication, friendship, and Spartan pride will live on. Go Green. Go White. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home Hastings. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome. net. M b LA Worship Togeth er I , .in BM J ». * J ..‘•' V M sl } 4i ■ ■ F' <* at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy,, P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmaiLcom. Website; www.hastingsfree methodistcom. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetze!. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. H I I I I I I I SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. S' LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p^m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: { A-' 1 1 i/ <• Margaret Betty Wolfe, age 96, passed away on March 16, 2025 at Thornapple Manor. Margaret was born on February 18.1929 at the family homestead on Bristol Lake. Johnstown Township the daughter of Rollin and Goldie (Brunt) Babcock. She was raised and attended school in Barry County. She worked in the laundry and food service industries until retiring. She is survived by her life partner and companion, Kendall Pranshka and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; son, Donald Yother; brothers, Robert Babcock, Lyle Babcock, Duanne Babcock, Kenneth and Keith Babcock (twins), Gerald Babcock, and Ronald Babcock and best friend since first grade. Viola Willard. Margaret was fortunate to have Kendall in her life and she loved him so very much. He took care of her tor many years due to her •i' many strokes. He was her rock. She enjoyed watching nature from her living room windows. « Hummingbirds were one of her ■ Ci. favorites along with the deer and other wildlife she could see in her yard and surrounding forest. Margaret’s family will receive friends on Thursday, March 20, 2025, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Margaret’s family. i ./ . -Si: 4 » l/> ’«g ' lit 7 t r /f B • I P V-? . 'F ' ’1 ’UM. Pt ''J /) J- IF ft I A I ' ” 1 tTj 4 >• ♦. «( r ! I ft I ♦ iHf- n ! y , »,e> a p ilM 9 L sr*** ’€ 8 ou'Ntv T 9 •ri' u' ’ "I» Pf , b t ;■ Rb? i! 1^0 9 I . '. Tt h' n -f. Z 1'’ ? Iflr [ *• 4 ; r-iw CVM W 8 k ► bi tV* «« A .‘l ♦ • v 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 . »* J* prL? .*•1 4 V 4 .11 Z' H •i ii: I •■ ‘f I ;r5^' 4* / rC «■ '. < yp /l» I I Gregory Lee Parker 5 I <r • * Gregory Lee Parker lived life where he found both peace -- .<• to the fullest—always ready for and adventure. Yet the greatest the next adventure, filling every journey of his life began on space with camaraderie and September 1, 2018, when he energy. married his best friend and true Born on January 9,1966, in love, Karen (Tebo) Boonstra. He Hastings, Ml, Greg was a gift never missed a chance to tell to all who knew him. He had the world she was his “hunny” an undeniable enthusiasm for and that he had found the love life, and a heart big enough to of his life. Their marriage was welcome everyone as a friend. effortless, filled with laughter. On March 13, 2025, Greg’s earthly kindness, mutual respect, and a deep, journey came to an end after a brief unwavering love. yet courageous battle with metastatic Greg’s heart grew even fuller when he melanoma. While we grieve his passing, became a Dad and a Papa through his we take comfort in knowing that we will marriage to Karen—two roles he fully see him again. The countless memories embraced and cherished deeply. that he created will continue to live on in He is survived by his loving wife, Karen the hearts of those who loved him. Marie Parker; his children. Tucker (Anna) The son of Gordon and Dorothy (Varvir) Boonstra and Sydnee (Jordan) Ruger; and Parker, Greg grew up in Hastings, MF, his adored grandchildren, Elijah, Flynn, and graduated from Hastings High School Tauren, Luke, and Israel. He also leaves with the Class of 1984. He went on to behind his brothers, Jeff (Becky) Parker ' earn a construction management degree and Tom (Laura) Parker, along with many from Michigan State University, a school special nieces, nephews, and the extended he loved fiercely—Go Green! His career Tebo family, who welcomed him as one of began at Northern Boiler in Muskegon their own. before he transitioned to roofing and trim Greg ’ s circle of friends was vast, carpentry, where he found invaluable spanning decades and distances, with mentors. some friendships dating back to when he With wisdom from others and his was just five years old. His people loved own unyielding determination, Greg him fiercely. founded Tritan Construction, pouring his Greg was preceded in death by his craftsmanship into countless homes and beloved parents, Gordon and Dorothy building lifelong friendships along the way. Parker. His hard work, integrity, and passion for Greg ’ s laughter, kindness, and boundless his craft left a lasting impression on all energy will forever echo in the hearts of who worked with him. those who knew him. His life was filled Greg was a man of many passions, with music, adventure, and an undeniable and if you ever tried to keep up with him, passion for making every moment count. you’d know that sitting still just wasn’t Though he has left this world, his spirit in his nature. If he wasn’t working on a will continue to inspire those lucky enough project, he was likely strumming a guitar, out biking, golfing, or simply strolling the to have known and loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held on golf course after hours with his wife. He Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Walldorff Brew loved being outdoors, whether it was a Pub & Bistro from 2-5 p.m. in the upstairs day on the lake or an afternoon cheering event room. All are welcome to come, on his beloved Spartans. Euchre nights, share stories, and raise a glass to a man backyard cookouts, bonfires, and sharing who lived and loved with his whole heart. spirits with friends/family were among Well done, good and faithful servant.” his favorite pastimes—Greg loved to get together, laugh, and create memories that Matthew 25:23 Services provided by Girrbach will be told for years to come. Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To Among the places Greg cherished most leave an online condolence visit www. was anywhere “up north,” but especially girrbachfuneralhome.net. Drummond Island and Traverse (Jity, I. I ■a v * » I ! ^1 * 1 8 I* ' •a- .Ji? if .7 1 « ““ w 4. J ; 4 I M!. € -:: <*'4*. 414* r* i •I r Mt -^i'A I I ”1B ■1 u rfti AB vC Id I r 1 I * 4 « I 1 ► i*-i * H ►► In r? Jw**-*** i I JM >N I I ••-w4‘ 1'1- s, 8 / ■ A. L < I' atrl *! JJ « iBHAtN 1 . 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The Mystery Hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. March 1-31 — March Storybook Walk: “Hello, Puddle!” by Anita Sanchez; illustrated by Luisa Uribe. What happens in a puddle? This puddle is a busy place, welcoming animals and creating habitat. Explore puddle ecology of all four seasons. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Thursday, March 27 — Native Gardening Workshop: On the Road, 6-7 p.m. at the Dowling Public Library. Learn about native plant gardening at your local library. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. M • > • *• 41*?-^ YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. *1 M* • isa lU tt *» i* f t ) k «"! rin* 4 fEa I a 'a: r ft 1 J ■ i J-' ! I « X 4 ^S-1 £ * t A. U -n. **** - 4 1 r I ' •»! • * J' T’ > Jw «' * 1 * A'- ' K NT f - I *1 r t.-l < -A I k > I - I • I, w i i * * »'• I. I M. 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J J. J { 3* TL** ) I * ft ’ 1 I < '-*1 ( r ‘ F. 44 » T^’ " T In 1919, the Faulkner family moved to Middleville to operate the drugstore there, which had belonged to John Armstrong. Robert Faullmer continues his story about living in Middleville in the 1920s: About 9:30 (p.m.) on a Saturday night in May 1928,1 was driving my car along the country road west of Middleville. By this time, thanks to the State of Michigan, Middleville had a concrete main street through the business district, but no rural roads were paved. “A car was coming toward me in the middle of the road. I got as far over as I could without going in the ditch. But the car kept coming at me. There was a terrible crash as our cars hit head-on. The next thing I knew, I was picking myself up off the ground. It hap pened too fast. I had no sensation of falling nor did I know my right arm had gone through the windshield until I felt something wet on my wrist. Searching the spot with my fingers, I could feel blood then bone. “The people in the other car were obviously drunk. They did write down their license number for me. Holding my fingers tightly around my wrist to staunch the flow of blood, I ran about a hundred yards to the comer of a road that went into town. “As luck would have it, there was a car coming when I reached the comer. The driver took me to Dad’s drugstore. I apologized for the blood on the carpet of his car. He graciously insisted it was nothing. My mother was working in the store. She took me back to the prescription room, washed ±e cut, which went almost halfway around my wrist and applied a tourniquet, then called Dr. Taylor. “It was a short walk to the doctor’s office. Dr. Taylor was waiting for me. At his direction, I lay down on his examination table and he, still in his nightshirt, pro ceeded to sew up my wrist and bandaged it. He then made a sling and directed me to keep my arm in it at all times. Do I have to wear this?’ I asked. ‘No,’ he replied. ‘I had a case like yours last year and the fellow didn’t keep his arm in a sling.’ He paused for effect, then added, ‘A couple of months later, I took his arm off right up to the shoulder.’ “Needless to say, I wore the sling and ±e deep cut healed without any problems. “Dr. Taylor was very popular and we looked for ward to his visits to the drugstore. Before starting on his house calls, for which he charged two dollars (his office calls were one dollar), he would come in for three whaleback cigars. He always had time to visit and spin yams. He would laugh about stopping in Bill Reed’s tobacco shop up the street and being told that whalebacks were eight cents, three for a quarter. “He would sometimes mention his son Thaddeus. He was obviously proud ±at Thaddeus was a judge in Grand Rapids. He would tell us about Froggy Wiggins from ±e Clay Hills, east of Middleville. He said the immigrants in Clay Hills sewed their long johns on in the fall and didn’t take them off until spring. When one of them came in the drugstore in winter before they were through the doorway, we could smell the fetty (sic) (asafoetida, commonly known as ‘feety’). They wore it in a bag on a string around their necks. “On the shelf behind the cigar case were the ciga rettes. We carried four brands: Camels, Lucky Strikes, Chesterfield and Fatimas. Ninety-five percent of our business was for the first three brands. The Fatimas were made of Turkish tobacco and sold for 20 cents a pack, five cents more than the other brands. There were no filters, no king size, no 100s, no hard packs. Our entire cigarette display took up only four rows. Our display of cigars filled up the entire case. Cigarettes were smoked mostly by men under 30. Very few women smoked, it was not considered ladylike. “In June, Dad surprised Arnold and me with a new 1928 Ford roadster which he gave us to drive. We could barely believe our eyes. The car cost him $416. That was all it cost, there was no sales tax in 1928. That year, the primary elections were in September. In August, the campaign between the three-term gov ernor, Groesbeck, and his opponent, Mr. Kelly, in the Republican primary became quite heated. Paul and I got into a discussion as to who would win. I picked Kelly and he sided wi± Groesbeck. He said, ‘I’ll bet you a trip to the University of Michigan-Ohio State game at Ann Arbor that Groesbeck wins.’ “As luck would have it, I won the bet. Paul was a very good sport and we had a pleasant day at the game. I don’t remember who won. “In the fall of 1929,1 transferred to Michigan State College, now Michigan State University. For a while, I worked at a restaurant during the noon hour. My pay was a free meal that otherwise would have cost me 40 cents. I later got a job at a drugstore. I had to mop the floor every night after the store closed. No matter how hard 1 tried, there were always streaks on the floor when 1 had finished. I hated the work, but it gave me a little spending money. “One Friday in October before I got ±e drugstore job, I hitchhiked home to Middleville. The next mom ing, I went to work in the Middleville drugstore. 1 went to the post office, picked up the mail (which included a small bundle of Grand Rapids Heralds), opened the newspapers and laid them on top of the cigar case. I was startled by ±e bold headline, ‘Stock Market Crashes. Panic on W^II Street.’ “I knew this was a momentous event, but had no idea it would lead to 10 years of depression. By the fall of 1930, 10 million people out of a workforce of 60 million were unemployed. Fear and despair were everywhere. “During our summers of 1929 and 1930, Arnold and I worked on Dad’s golf course. Arnold kept the fair44^ *1 : ' r *' { ■ > ^3: « • I I B ♦ ♦ A a a; J A I .> C : 4 I A - Ji kt s •X t?* •% V ♦ A* « 15* I 3 Syfr f . •Jy.Si «* •l *4 I* r * il 1* A I V 4* / V W■ 6& • • 6'i'^ * ? 'tT • __ .rsrito- I’** I ri ; < r f A 4 -.^•4 44 I I f J .Jis z JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT -: . 1l:- . < J b* BV r I k. r. ♦ F <• 'I? i 1 X r I ‘i ’’ s d- ♦ •• —X i A I f •I I •>7 A ■ * 5A f V •V' .. t- A r V y •> u 1 l/i /e 5 ri c v V i?. •l / • 4ii'’, f n e* •I *•»: ’• . I f. b riMtri T V t I c: ; 4 .« k^ ? * 5r 7 *> VJ A. «; - 6 The R.T. French and Sons mill (White Lily Flour) in Middleville circa 1920. ways mowed with a tractor that was converted from a Model T Ford. He was mechanically inclined and kept the rather primitive contraption running. “I was the greens keeper. This meant mowing all the greens with a reel-type push mower. My job included sprinkling and top-dressing the greens and keeping the ants away. Dad made a syrup with sugar and arsenic. We applied this with a squirt-type oil can such as used to oil machinery. One squirt did the job. Once the u *eens were free of ants, treating the area around the greens kept them away. “Dad paid us $20 a week, and we also had room and board. This was a generous wage for that time. (The golf course was on the east side of Middleville, across from the cemetery.) “In the fall of 1929, when I entered Michigan State College, the girl from Caledonia that I had been dating entered business college in Grand Rapids. After this, we drifted apart. The Depression Years “A warm summer rain was falling. It ran down my neck and dripped off of my nose. My companion’s hair was matted down, and when she smiled it looked as ±ough she was smiling through tears. She laughingly sang a couple of lines from the song ‘Singing in the Rain.’ “We had been canoeing on the Kalamazoo River and got caught in a surprise storm. We walked through the rain laughing and talking and we reached Kellogg Hall, the dormitory for student nurses at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. This is where I had first met her ±e previous fall. “In October 1930, a friend of mine, Aaron ‘Slim’ Kaechele, had a date with a student nurse. He asked her to get me a date. Soon after we arrived at Kellogg Hall, his date appeared in the waiting room and Slim introduced me to Dot. She said ‘We will be ready in a few minutes,’ and disappeared into the dorm. Later, I learned that my date had asked her to see how tall I was so she would know if she should wear high heels. After seeing me, Dot told her, ‘Wear any heels you want.’ “Naturally, I was quite apprehensive about what Dot’s friend would look like. When she appeared with a tall, slim, attractive girl I was, of course, very pleased. ‘Bob, meet Juanita Mitchell,’ Dot said. “We went to see the four Marx Brothers in a movie 1 believe was called ‘Animal Crackers.’ Juanita had a cheerful, outgoing personality and 1 liked her at once. She later told me that as a girl in southern Indiana, her father and her mother’s brother owned a coal mine. Juanita and her cousin often tended the tipples at the mine, loading the wagons with coal. (A tipple is an apparatus by which loaded cars are emptied by tipping, usually at a coal screening plant). “In the summer, business was very slow and they had lots of time to play and read. They could see over the flat countryside so they could always see when a wagon arrived. One book she had read was ‘Pollyanna: The Glad Girl.’ This made a lasting impression and Juanita always looked at the bright side of any difficult situation. She was fun to be with. She was Pollyanna the Glad Girl. She was slow to anger, always asking herself, would it really make any difference tomorrow or next week? She would not let little things upset her. “The nursing school at the Battle Creek Sanitarium was operated in connection wiffi Battle Creek College. In those years, the Battle Creek Sanitarium was one of the most prestigious health centers in the United States. Movie stars and industrialists from all over the country came there for rest and treatment. “The sanitarium was run by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, brother of W.K. Kellogg, who founded the breakfast food company. Dr. Kellogg was a Seventh day Adventist and no meat was served at the sanitari- um, or at Kellogg Hall. When the student nurses want ed to have a wild time, they sneaked into a hamburger stand like others might sneak into a speakeasy. “Dr. Kellogg had his own health food cereals. He also made imitation meats. He was one of the first to successfully freeze strawberries, sweet com and so forth. He was a pioneer in the frozen food business, but I believe that his frozen foods were never sold in the open market, but were made for use at the sanitar ium only. Dr. Kellogg was living proof of the efficacy of the sanitarium diet. At age 90, he could be seen rid ing a bicycle around the sanitarium grounds. (He died in 1943 at the age of 91). “In January of 1931, Juanita’s class was sent to the University of Michigan’s Hospital in Ann Arbor for three months of intensive training. I was at East Lansing and a tight schedule made it impossible to see her until April and she returned to Battle Creek. But we wrote to each other almost daily. “When she first came to Battle Creek, Juanita stayed with fiiends Clifford and Naomi Eldridge, whom she had known in Indiana. She lived with them until she was old enou^ to be accepted into the nurse’s training. We often met at the Eldridge’s. They were very gracious and generous; I ate many a meal at their home. Naomi was a sou±em Indiana cook and her meals were delicious. By May the first, 1931, Juanita and I knew we were in love.” 7b be continued... »*• French’s Flour rj® (WHITE ULV) c i Is The Ideal Family Flour **.4 Thc toUowing BrMd Recipe >« n fufieetion to new patron* I e to . tOTATO YEAST BREAD MHh«r UMd M Mah* rilfd potato**. 2 ublcipnoDA Owk-I t*Ui4p«Ma iut*r. 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V -NOTICETo Members of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Member Meeting of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company will be conducted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m„ at 404 E. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, Ml. The annual meeting agenda includes hvo items: Election of Directors: A proposal to elect the following Directors: Re nee R. Beauford, Douglas 1. Finn, Kellie M. Haines, Norice A. Ihorlund Rasmussen, and Kurtis T. Wilder. Amend Articles of Incorporation to Change Annual Meeting Date: A proposal to approve an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company to amend the date of tne annual meeting of members from the second Wednesday in April to the second Thursday of March. For more information contact Michael W. Puerner, Secretary, 269-948-1532. I I A Q<^ *«**> t! 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Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor{s): Dennis R. Allen and Josephine M. Allen, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage 1 Incorporated Date of mortgage: May 21,2019 Recorded on May 24,2019, in Document No. 2019-005031, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine and 23/100 Dollars ($117,429.23) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel 1: Part Plats, Page 21 of Barry County Records, described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 16, Town SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting March 11,2025 Meeting called to order at 6:31 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda / consent agenda Discussed Mercy & BIRCH contracts, office remodeling, cemetery work day Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:41 pm feet; thence North 66 feet; thence East 132 feet; thence South 66 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: A part www.HastingsBanner.com I t J I CELEBRATE SUCCESS! .J r T ✓ 1 •fi’ I 1 4^ ./U- ■ I • f Send your student achievements or personal milestones to tf A )» ? I J r ur' • 1 I H' y mmacleod@mihomepaper.com I J* ./I THE HASTINGS BANNER ) * I .Kir i '/r .*SF ll »r NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION '^4 J J ■ f J Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commis sion, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM, Monday, March 24, 2025 for the following items. 4 • i' I 1 / Ml •. * I I J. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org. Submitted, David J. Olson Clerk • ‘ /F < I I k’ r 1 f f k 1 f I (1) Use Service Body Pick-up w/Crane and PTO Air Compressor I /Jr'* . I f 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet; thence West 33 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 132 J THE HASTINGS BANNER of Lot(s) 5 and 6, Block 14 of VILLAGE OF WOODLAND according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of 11 r I r Thursday, March 20, 2025 SHORT H The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission Attested to by Jim Partridge Supervisor J I 1 ' * Ma ’ • J I k of Lots 7 and 9 of Block 14 and a strip of land 1 1/2 rods wide on the West end of Lot 9 of the VILLAGE OF WOODLAND described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 14 of the Vil age of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof, for the place of beginning: thence North 15 feet along the East line of said Lot 7; thence West to a point 11/2 rods West of the West line of said Lot 9 of Block 14; thence South to a point 11/2 rods West of the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on... said Lot 9 to the Southwest corner of said Lot 7; thence East along the South line of said Lot 7 to the point of beginning. Parcel 3: Part of Lots 5,6 and 10 of Block 14 of the original VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, according to the 6.0 feet; thence West 363 feet to the center of vacated Green Street; thence North along the center of Green Street to a point 24.75 feet West of the Northwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 231 feet along the North line of Lot 10 to the Northeast corner thereof: thence South to a point West of the place of beginning: thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 217 N Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1555640 (03-13)(04-03) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juan Navarro and Esther Beecroft n/k/a Esther Navarro, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc Foreclosing Assignee (if any): US Bank Trust. N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust Date of Mortgage: May 27, 2008 Date of Mortgage Recording: June 13, 2008 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $76,144.33 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 33 of Lapham's Airport Lots, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 100, being a part of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Common street address (if any): 5729 Marsh Rd. Shelbyville, Ml 49344-9611 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 27, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1553725 (02-27)(03-20) SI 1 HF’S I 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or I n 1 J I ’•. Jl-‘ f y mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Group - -a ■■■I '•' Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson fmthompson@pcimi.coml or by leaving a phone mes t IT - ■ t k* sage prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. sr,: I • PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing --tr < • include, in brief, the following: Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential ' purchaser is encouraged to contact, the county register of deeds office' or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19, 2019, in Instrument Number 2019-001257, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023-008173, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine and 43/100 Dollars ($207,769.43). Linder the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River: thence Northeasterly a ong said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for darnage to the iroperty during the redemption period. Dated: March 6, 2025 File No. 25-003062 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 I 1. 1 t A request from builder Dylan Steele on behalf of property owner, Kim Kromdyk, 4402 Zion * I I Rd, Garland, Texas 75043, for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for construc J tion of an accessory building on an otherwise vacant property and failing to meet location Im I t requirements pursuant to provisions in Section 4,20''Residential Accessory Buildings" of I the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 11693 Breezy Point Dr, Plainwell, Ml 49080, Parcel tf t 1 I 1 08-12-160-007-00 and is currently zoned R2-Resi- 5- - ihov ; I f * 1 J ;r i dential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to M I make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. I -.4. -«.- All inerested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an T electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to indi -Ml.’" 4- • . u*C viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individu • * als with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address ... ■ ? or telephone number listed below. I f ' Jt-' PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION N«* By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson i a• i. Prairieville Township Hall s 11015 S. Norris Rd. lU .'5'' b r Delton, Michigan 49046 tr • ** I* i ata’! i 1 1 I (• ♦ 1 • I -.r^T' V. t I 4 t 4 t I f' 4 r I 1 'Hiji h . -is**** 1 • I City of Hastings L 'A .1 J 'I I I J I Y 1 f- Tri-.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BACHMAN FIELD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL i 1“ I .I • t • r. ,, t b > I r p I f j r J r‘. I 1 The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning Bachman Field Planned Unit Development and final site plan approval for property locat ed at 900 Bachman Rd. parcel #08-55-135-001-02. Ihe Planning Commission will review and consider final site plan approval for the development and construction of 119 detached residential site condominiums. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday April 7,2025, in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. » ♦ ■ ft • • ' J H JO * Ik : 1 • ;.. • X_______ 1 , AV.,., ! r r 1 I J * r i '. • M ill i I i ' -XI1 p f,; ' -I f ! w r V♦ • * ViKf ^1* L I ) t. k II T •« J ■< 1 I. I r .¥.«%A J I . .1 I J. I• I 1 I • *; hZ / •% r^-w^ac^r 1 j--------- *-*■ ■ I » ♦ I I X’- I ■ ''■■r ( < 9-' ■ 11* ’- Ip* I •.sS ■ I ft !1 fl r J .4 4 . BA U, S r .'****r% v*« , ''■j ?. J 1 I *vc •— - i J •I -»■ ■ 1 i I. I I ii I I .1 k J 1 1 I* . z ( 1 -1 h*. I *• * • f L ) • * I I r u 5^ Ji I r •V Si . 'ft V, i':T- t I • .^X !• I / . b i B. rh a ' . • J • I r** ■ ?->V- ‘M.r: / I ' >' 1 l. I . *.»• t • SSTj 4 I' 5 11 4 , r. "• T?-7» J Sj A W. p I, y s ' tc I J V -I {’ s |. •. 1 ' •< *- -is r ft '1 •.'!•' f ' *'5. I l.<lb I ; J■ K > T. •. stfr** A 4 V r S '. t ‘BMC r T* I ; 4 I' a 4 I .. -« II I I, I'.,; s “•z !> J * " .1, ■■ "i? —w* '■R ' I V n b S“ fl ( I I a* -•*h k iv 1 ■ - I fl s ■* \ t \ Ii h « •^b !* " h S «.1 k .—X b k< k 1 l_l A copy of the proposed site plan and map are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director, at 269.945.2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov. k I ri 4 *> ^1.3' I IWt'. I I b t « il k 1 ■J) II ( “'7 I '1 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. Linda Perin City Clerk I a !1 I I J I « »I ;ki 'Tl- J- • A 1 ( i •1 L 1 t I ■I X •. 1 .s I I I * ♦ * ♦ ♦ < 1 r r Township. THE HASTINGS BAHMER b b i i mmacleod@mihomepaper.com L ■due t:. V follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section right angles for the true place of beginning; thence South gvui PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on April 10, 2025, commencing at and vacated Green street adjacent thereto described as along the West line of Section 16; thence West 33.0 feet at I COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 21 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet I » PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY TO: ♦- ’tf I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION East along the South line of said Lot 9 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence North along the East line of a I 4 b % V • * •b \bk ■“ t I �r. s J: ♦’ I. I . I '3* • s I -'•■K I |! ? 'Ll Thursday, March 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.Ha5tingsBanner.com 9 II k V I '5ti| «<*• ''10^ V “ii X I T • t L * » A I I I *1 I*. V z J** 1 J \^.i. ' Vb r.Te T X WX5 ..J i; LJ; * pi 1 I ,"A' I 1 > 4^ tjv •‘IL I. % Brett Bremer Sports Editor Every MHSAA varsity wrestling team in Barry County had at least one wrestler at Ae Individual State Finals at Ae end of Ae 2025 season. Of Ae five teams, four had state medalists with eight guys overall from Ae group finishing on Ae state medal stand. That included three-time state medalist semor Joel Simon and first-time state medalist sophomore Bryson Boucher from Lakewood who wrestled Aeir way to Ae championship matches m their respective Division 3 weight classes at Ae Finals at Ford Field this season. BoA guys finished as state runners-up. Those performances came on Ae heels of Ae Vikings match ing their best team state finish this season as Aey took district and regional championships to get back to Ae state finals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo for Ae second season in a row. Lakewood took down Whitehall in Ae state quarterfinals before bowing out against Yale in Ae semifinals Ae final Sat urday in February. There were successes all around. The Thomapple Kellogg team won a Division 2 District Championship and Aen won a thriller over Harper Creek to get mto Ae regional finals where the Trojans were downed by Ae perennial state champs from Lowell. Hastings had its winningest wrestler ever finish off a career with a fourA trip to Ae individual state finals the same season that it had a freshman set a program record for wins by a ninA grader - and Aat freshman wasn’t Ae only youngster from Ae area doing great things. Here are the 2024-25 AU-Barry County Wrestling First and Second Teams. MMr * V ''b, J »- h> * 4 t51i > 7 LI r\ > ''A*-’*? —b* 'T- j I IL / ’i. 'J I 1 1 < 1 -n 5; 4 I I t tfFi I I I ’f » r' I 1 I 1 w / J b I K I « II 4 t r i u ’J s*’. J A'll'/ ^’u •.. A' I.. 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I I I 1 1 1 ri J P' ■ ' r * I J I I «- ? i * • J® i* * • •1' X i'll if- ri •• « ii * I .• '> k rF" •I , .1 ;. v •d JV 2 4 J b ba f 4Wa -^1 . <IS II A> * hfi Thursday, March 20 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses ''Birnam Wood" by Eleanor Catton, 1 p.m.; Movies, Memories and Milestones watches a 1932 film starring George Raft, 5 p.m. Friday, March 21 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m.; Poetry Contest be gins (all day). Saturday, March 22 - PAWS H k ■' J fl' t k 0 ! u c* p^« '‘•SI '*1 'i I I z-i I I I I '■ ' "'1 I ,.■ w / <fL’ ‘ \ I ) ' ■ ! t k •' t ;i I ! lY*-' YF JI k z X r I V , I a I Y » T'l ii r ? ^'4 i » Li Gauge Stampfler Photos by Brett Bremer 215 - Jacob Everett, Lakewood: A regional qualifier as a fi-eshman, Everett lost out in the blood round at regionals finishing one victory shy of a spot in the state finals. Everett put toge±er a record of 35-12 and was second team all-conference in the CAAC White as well as a district runner-up. 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Hunter Sutf in RETIREMENT LIQUIDATION I i» t RON DINGERSON 4 JC bl 106 - Dakota Harmer, Lakewood: A fi'eshman, Harmer wres tled his way to a 42-17 record Ais wmter. Harmer was a regional qualifier Ais season and placed sixA at his weight class at Ae All CAAC Tournament in February. 113 - Stephen Aldrich, Lakewood: AnoAer Viking fi'eshman lightweight, Aldrich put togeAer a record of 33-19. Aldrich won his weight class at Ae Lakewood Invitational m January and was a perfect 5-0 in his team’s annual trip to Ae U.P. Aldrich reached Ae blood round of districts before bowing out of Ae mdividual state tournament. 120 - Evan Stampfler, Delton Kellogg: Stampfler was a state qualifier as a fi'eshman this winter. He put togeAer a record of 30-16 and placed Aird at Ais weight class at Ae SAC Championship. 120 - Reyd Zoerman, Hastings: A regional qualifier as a freshman Ais wmter, Zoerman put togeAer a record of 41-10. He had the Aird most wins of any Saxon Ais wmter. “Reyd jumped right mto varsity Ais year and made Ae spot his. He won a few big matches over state placers and showed Aat he could really compete wiA anyone,” coach Slaughter said. 126 - Jordan Humphrey, Hastings: A semor wiA 130 career wins, he was 33-20 Ais wmter. Humphrey was a two-time re gional qualifier and a team captain for Ae Saxons Ais season. “Jordan stepped up as a leader for Ae team Ais year, and fin ished out a great career losing m Ae blood round at regionals,” coach Slaughter said. 132 - Kade Boucher, Lakewood: Boucher was a regional qualifier Ais season and earned second team all-conference honors in the CAAC White. Boucher put togeAer a record of 48-7 Ais season. He was a state qualifier as a junior last season. 144 - Austyn Lipscomb, Delton Kellogg: A senior, Lipscomb put together a 31-13 record Ais wmter. Lipscomb won his weight class at the Burton Richards Memorial tournament in December and closed the year in February by winning his way to ±e blood round at districts, 144 - Liam Renner, Hastings: A regional qualifier as a soph omore this winter, Renner put together a record of 35-13 and was honorable mention all-conference in the 1-8. “Liam saw a huge improvement Ais year which is a credit to his work eAic,” coach Slaughter said. Renner had just nine wins as a freshman. 150 - Mendon Phillips, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore, Phil lips was a regional qualifier this season. Phillips put togeAer a record of 37-18 Ais season and was a district runner-up. 157 - Griffin Grummet, Thomapple Kellogg: The OK Gold Conference champion at 150-pounds this winter, Grummet put together an overall record of 30-18. Grummet had wins Aat clinched Ae Trojans’ team victories in Ae team state tournament, in Ae district finals against Gull Lake and regional semifinals against Harper Creek. 175 - MatAew Shults, Hastings: A junior wiA 73 varsity wins. He went 34-13 this season and earned honorable mention all-conference in Ae 1-8. Coach Slaughter said Shults was anoAer one of his guys who saw a lot of improvement Ais year. 190 - Tate Warner, Hastings: Warner closed out his senior season wiA a record of 39-9. That puts him at 94 varsity vic tories for Ae Saxons overall. Warner earned all-conference honors in Ae Interstate-8 AAletic Conference Ais season. I ll I' > T' I z • >.»'• ( JTs k I 4J t. 175 - Jayce Curtis, Thomapple Kellogg: Curtis earned ailstate honors for Ae first time as a senior Ais season placing eighA in Division 2’s 165-pound weight class at Ae state finals. He was a three-time state qualifier. Curtis closed his season wiA a record of 41-15. He was Ae OK Gold Conference champion at his weight class Ais season. 190 - Jackson Burpee, Maple Valley: Ajunior, who was a state qualifier as a sophomore, Burpee now has 92 varsity victories in three seasons. He was 33-9 Ais winter. Burpee took championships at Ae Jesse Snow Memorial Tournament, Ae LH Lamb in Hastings, at Fennville and at the Big 8 Conference Championship Ais season. 215 - Isaac Friddle, Hastings: WiA a four-year varsity record of 186-38, Friddle concludes high school as the Saxons’ all-time wins leader, and he holds Ae school record for pins wiA 169. That career mark for pins is sixA all-time in Ae MHSAA, and only three Saxons have more wins overall Aan Friddle doespins. He was a four-time state qualifier and a three-time state placer. Friddle was 47-7 in his senior season. 285 - Joel Simon, Lakewood: A four-time state qualifier and a three-time state placer, Simon had his best finals finish as a senior wrestling his way to Ae championship match in Division 3*s 285-pound weight class. Simon was first team all-conference in Ae CAAC White this winter and closed Ae year wiA a record of 52-5. 285 - Mitchell Swift, Delton Kellogg: Now a two-time state medalist, Swift placed third in Division 4’s 285-pound weight class at Ae Individual State Fmals as a junior. Swift was 37-7 this season and won the heavyweight title at Ae SAC Championship. He was also fifth at Ae state finals as a sophomore AU-Barry County Wrestling 2024-25 Second Team 106 - Hunter Sutfin, Hastings: Sutfin is Ae first freshman to ever win more than 50 matches for the Hastings varsity wres tling team. He put together a record of 51-7 and placed fourA in Division 1 ’s 106-pound weight class at the end of Ae season. “Hunter really stepped in as a leader m Ae room and compe tition as a freshrnan,” Hastings head coach Jason Slaughter said. Sutfin led the Saxons in both wins and take downs this season. 113 - Troy Hokanson, Hastings: A senior, Sutfin concludes his time with the Hastings varsity with an overall record of 153-28. He was a four-time all-conference honoree in Ae Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. Hokanson went 34-6 in his senior season. “Troy was really a team player Ais year, and focused on the team’s success and what he could do for Aat,” coach Slaughter said. 120 - Christien Miller, Thomapple Kellogg: Miller closed his senior season as an OK Gold Conference champion and a regional qualifier. He put together a record of 35-10 Ais season. He was a two-time state qualifier in high school and a state medalist at the end of his sophomore campaign. 126 - Vincent Stamm, Lakewood: Stamm placed seventh in his weight class at Ae MHSAA Individual State Finals for the second season in a row as a sophomore Ais winter. Stamm put together a record of 38-6 this season and was also first team all-conference in the CAAC White. 132 - Gauge Stampfler, Delton Kellogg: A three-time state placer, Stampfler was sevenA in Division4’s 132-pound weight class at the Individual State Finals this winter. He wrestled his way to a record of 36-8 this season and was a conference runner-up at his weight in Ae Southwestern Athletic Conference. 138 - LJ Rogers, Lakewood: Signed to continue his wrestling days at Albion College after graduation, Rogers was 39-13 as a senior this winter. Rogers was second team all-conference in Ae CAAC White and placed fifth at the All CAAC Tournament at Ae end of Ae regular season. 144 - Filip Nowak, Maple Valley: A senior exchange student from Poland, Nowak wrestled his way to a spot in Ae Individ ual State Finals at Ford Field. He put togeAer a 36-12 record this season. Nowak had a number of runner-up finishes throughout Ae season, including at districts, and was the Big 8 Conference champion at his weight class. 150 - Bryson Boucher, Lakewood: A two-time state qualifier as a sophomore, Boucher wrestled his weight to the 150-pound championship match in Division 3 Ais season finishing as Ae state runner-up. Boucher was 50-8 on Ae season and earned first team all-con ference in the CAAC White. 157 - Keegan Sutfin, Hastmgs: A senior captain, he battled through a shoulder injury all season long to earn all-state honors for the second year in a row. He placed sixth in Division 1 ’s 157-pound weight class at the state finals. “Keegan was the guy that everyone on the team looked to Ais season,” coach Slaughter said. “He worked hard in Ae room and competed hard all season. He was also a really supportive teammate whenever he was out, cheering on and teaching other guys on the team.” 165 - Blake Bossenberger, Thomapple Kellogg: Bossenberger was a regional qualifier and a conference champion as a senior for the Trojans. He closed his year wiA a record of 36-10. r * 1 •• A Local guys compete on state’s biggest stages I t •1 ' WINTER 2024-25 .> T t « r 4 n: I I I: 1 f’ I J f •.. ALL-BARRY COUNTY w A I �z 10 Thursday, March 20, 2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30036-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Judith Ann Green. Date of birthJuly 27, 1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. JUdith Ann Green, died January 15, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to William F. Green, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/13/2025 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste, A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 William F. Green c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Sie. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30038-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Lloyd Herman Simmons. Date of birth: 10/05/1944. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lloyd Herman Simmons, died 01/11/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Randi L. Sanderson, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 13. 2025 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Randi L. Sanderson cZo Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of foreclosure by advertisemenU«aMetice is^'yheii under Section 3212 Of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3tf^2,’ that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on March 27, 2025. The amount di^ on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE -Greg Walejewski and Jessica Walejewski, original mortgagors. granted a Mortgage to Coastal Community Bank, dated September 1, 2022, and recorded December 27, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-012600, in official records of Barry County Register of Deeds, Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of $51,202.67. The following described premises situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, to-wit: Lot 100, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 625 Misty Ridge Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333 Property ID# 08-41-128-100-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a (b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. This notice is from a debt collector. Dated: February 21, 2025 For more information, please call: (513) 8526066 Daniel A. Cox Wood + Lamping, LLP Attorneys for Servicer 600 Vine Street, Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 File 2412040 THE HASTINGS BANNER f ALL-BARRY COUNTY < » ' III ’ A fi 7- ’ M Z I * v: WINTER 2024-25 / Z I I 4 f / 5 4 s mij ■/ z Growth continues for area girls’ wrestling programs X Brett Bremer Sports Editor I I .* • -Z-’ 1 H igh school girls wrestl ing took anoth er step forward with the growth of team duals and a team state championship at the end of the 2024-25 season. The Thomapple Kellogg girls scored an 1 Ith-place finish in the team scoring at the MHSAA Individual Slate Finals at Ford Field in Detroit at the end of the season as Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings both put a few girls on the state medal stand. Lakewood was also represented at the state finals. Hastings High School once again hosted a massive girls’ tournament in January, a ^veek after the guys annual LH Lamb Tournament, and then the Saxons also had the chance to host one of the state’s first ever girls’ district Chloe Aicken, Hastings: A junior * wrestling at 155 and 170 pounds, Aicken won 16 bouts this season. A former cheerleader, she made the move to wrestling and was a regional quaiifierthisyear.Sheplaced third atdistricts and had a couple runner-up finishes at tournaments throughout the season. Rylee Alberts, Thomapple Kellogg: A regional qualifier wrestling at 140 pounds throughout her sophomore sea son, Alberts was 26-15 this season. I J f f) 'I.W I < .. MT r—.-. * r" ■ uw I > 4 iuo/l I I 5 A |1 JilicX Tirj'j * bsisfr r"* / I K r *475 fn f' f- . See next page r 4 r: f I I! * ; 1 I* I .1 I & •r 4 I u > 1 / J*' I 11 I r t b . b i Ji rr . <r r * I cAS. % :r .Zi •h I In the matter of: The Vincent Vanasse Living Trust, dated October 3,2024 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Vincent Vanasse, who lived at 2765 McKeown Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058. died on February 22,2025, leaving a certain trust under the name of Vincent Vanasse Trust, Dated October 3, 2024, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Highpoint Community Bank was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Highpoint Community Bank, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michgian 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 11,2025 Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Highpoint Community Bank Jeffery Steeby, its Senior Vice President 150 West Court Street Hastings, Michgian 49058 (269) 945-2401 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30054-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Beverly Ann Zientara. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Beverly Ann Zientara, died January 9, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marlene J. McGaffick, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust FILE NO. 25-30053-DE r Estate of Zachary Ryan Visser, Date of birth: 12/28/1995 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Zachary Ryan Visser, who lived at 9111 West Parmalee Road Middleville, Michigan, died 11/26/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Grace Hull, named personal represenative or proposed personal represenative, or to both the probate court at 180 Ottawa Ave.. N.W., Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 and the named/ proposed personal represenative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/11/2025 Jeffery A. VanMeter P49046 80 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 301 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (616)774-3020 Grace Hull C/O 80 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 774-3020 I I « not enter treated areas un the spray ba* dried. xvill be made by ceitifled pesheide applicaton. For ftirihcr infoimation. contact: Amanda Novak. Resource Speeialist Michigan Department of Tnuisporution 5859 Shennan Rood Saginaw. MI 48604 989-233-3687 I* • . I Adelaide Holderman K Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Date of Mortgage: August 8,2005 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 10, 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $113,303.98 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH, 858 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH, 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST EAST, 231 FEET UNE; THENCE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF I SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST, 231 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECTTO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR DURKEE ROAD, AND ANY OTHER . EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Common street address (If any): 3200 Durkee Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-9449 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). t If the property is sold at foreclosure { sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised 4 Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to " c J MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you nave been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 27,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 t t 1 i I 5*' 11 i u F b r I i 11 .a** aWI U • II . y-i-' • t • -sCb 1 d I J ) I 1 4 I r I *. a -k k < V ?f-nn II ;.3^' I K I s 7^ I ;V‘5;';ri?»’Av ..1. tdsr t I /try ; J. «.w w k «- a " O' tf ^1 I I J 1 t 1 >^4 I*: I I, . >4 s 1 '. 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The herbicides wnll be tanK-mixed or injected for each application <(* -A I k Selective Appllcariow: (broadleaf weeds tn turf areas, brush control, plant growth rMuhtor. bike/walk trails, invasive plants) ANY INDIVIDUAL OR COMBINATIONS OF THE HERBICIDES LISTED BELOW; Mflestone (Aminopyralid). Escort XP (Metsulfuion Methyl^ Carlon 4 Ultra (Triclopyr hvi pAlerV AminocwloDvrachlor). Tcfar 2-buloxycthyl Eslerj. Plateiu Plateau dnia/anicV dma/api^). Method 240 Si. SI. 1(Aminocxxlopj^chkn). Tel XP (Chlorsulhiron), VwiUn (Triclopyr Choline. Acetic Acid. Choline Soh), T^rraVne enzvi). (Aminnpyralid, Fbrpyrauxifen-Benzyl) 7- iT 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust FILE NO. 2025-30055-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of James Stephen Gillespie. Date of birth: 11/22/44. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James Stephen Gillespie. 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Aquamaster/Koundup Cuitom (Glyphosale).Telnr XP (Chlorsulfbron). I 4^ 2025, and December 1,2025. a A r* I J A ✓ t The Michigan Department of Transpoiiation (MOOT) hereby prondes notice to the pubhc. including property onnen adjacent to sute highways, of the 2025 Heibicide Application Program Ireaimenis for roadside rights of way within Arenac. Bay, Clare, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron. Isabella. Lapeer. Midland. Saginaw, Sanilac. Shiawassee. St. Oair. and Tuscola counties. a * It PUBLIC NOTICE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2025 BAY REGION HERBICIDE PROGRAM « .1#^ 1I STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Date: March 13, 2025 Marlene J. McGaffick 8226 West AB Avenue Otsego, Michigan 49078 (269) 694-6812 ■ .! J 1 > Alberts was a state qualifier as a fresh man. This year, she was the champion at the Northview Girls Invitational at 140 pounds and the 145-pound runner-up at the Kent County Championships. Raini Braska, Thomapple Kellogg: A two-time state qualifier, Braska completed her third straight season with at least 20 wins this winter finishing with a mark of 20-10. All-Barry County Girls’ Wrestling 2024-25 First Team C K *1 L■ yi. I « f I tournaments as the numbers in the girls’ ranks rose enough to necessitate another round ofthe state tournament this season. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry Coun ty Girls’ Wrestling First and Second Teams. if r e "1 * This notice is published per Regulation 637 Act No. 451. Public Acts of 1994, as amended. (02-27)(03-20) www.HastingsBanner.com _ SMb or �u > '5 I I*•.'. www.HastingsBanner.com 'W ■ Thursday, March 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 11 I i I ft * rj- 3!lk t ALL-BARRY COUNTYw,.™... ft I f I I ft • * k 1 * * 4* Ui I Braska placed second at districts and third at regionals to earn her spot in the state finals at Ford Field. Wrestling at 115 pounds in the regular season and 110 in the postseason, Braska won her weight class at the Plainwell Tourna ment in December and the Ron Russo Classic in January. Brielle Dykstra, Thomapple Kellogg: I Competing at 115 and 120 pounds throughout the season, Dynasty wrestled herway to 12winsinherjuniorcampaign. fv ; She was a medalist at the Hastings Saxons Invitational at 115 pounds and reached the blood round at districts be fore bowing out of the state tournament. Aryonnah Farrell, Hastings: A fresh man splitting time between 125 and I'j Th JO<, 130 pounds, Farrell won 17 matches this season. 'I B£3 Saxon head coach Mike Goggins said po she was a really hard working freshman. Farrell placed third at the Grayling tour nament and the Hastings Invitational I 4 <“7— st this season. I' , SE Emma Gibson, Thomapple Kellogg: A three time state qualifier, Gibson finally finished on the medal stand at ''; ifi the state finals placing sixth in the girls’ ‘SI 135-pound weight class. She was 31 -7 on the season and added district and regional championships to go along with a title at the Kent Coun ig=. b^ , . ty Championships and a couple other h« tournament titles throughout the season. Naomi Grummet, Hastings: Grummet closed her senior season competing be tween 145 and 155 pounds with a record "rt of30-10. She is atwo-time state qualifier and was a state medalist as a junior., ft Grummet took a district champion ship this season and then placed third at regionals to qualify for the state finals "’■« T ; *'. again. Coach Goggins said Grummet was a team leader. Adelaide Holderman, Thomapple Kellogg: Holderman placed fourth as a sophomore in the girls’ 170-pound weight class at the state finals closing .dij the season with a record of 32-13. I Holderman was a district and regional runner-up this season, falling only to the eventual state champion at both of those tournaments. Kennedy Lewis, Hastings: Lewis was •n c; 16-10 on the season and reached the blood round of the regional tournament at 130 pounds this season. Lewis placed third at districts and also had third-place finishes at the Bangor Tf Invitational and the Don Ferguson Tour nament this season. Dezarae Mathis, Hastings: A junior, Mathis placed eighth in her weight class »• ?• a the state finals for the second year in i. ■' ■ a row. She put together a record of 27-5 '• this season. A < I * -Av r •I' t I 1 bA a first-year wrestler, she was never able to break through and knock off one of the top five opponents in the state that were continuously in her brackets, but she rebounded and medaled.” Shaylynn Myers, Thomapple Kel logg: A freshman competing at 145 pounds for TK, Myers won 11 matches this season. Myers wrestled her way to the blood round of the girls’ district tournament in Hastings at the end of the season. Sydney Patterson, Hastings: A fresh man, Patterson went 14-6 this season competing at 145 pounds. She had a run ner-up finish at the Bangor tournament and was fourth at the Saxons’ Hastings Invitational. Coach Goggins said Patterson is a very technical wrestler for a freshman. Aubrey Sines, Thomapple Kellogg: Sines had 11 victories during her soph omore season competing at 140 pounds. She will look to bounce back after a junior after a tough exit from the state tournament falling to her teammate Al berts in the blood round of the districts tournament in Hastings. Allison Teachworth, Lakewood: Competing between 130 and 145 pounds, Teachworth picked up 19 wins on the season. Coach Allen said for most ofthe season Teachworth was his team’s best wrestler. “The thing that set her apart was the combination of toughness and heart. For new wrestlers, wrestling three periods is extremely difficult. Be tween getting out ofposition and pinned, not being in good enough shape, and mentally being ready to do so, it is a lot to ask. Alli had the heart and toughness to do so from the beginning of the year.” Illness and injury slowed down Teachworth’s season a bit at the end. Continued from Page 10 c 1 4 I « •# 'J? I I I I k . iL ! A I * < 'rif r itr (L If 1 Ollivia Post I'-- I . » I I q.Ihi I I i I IJ I I A Ft (I L t .1 V 1 ! f I r .1 / -I rSJ rj .. .• k < k itb -aT- I*. -A --A' .4’ X J .i-r> V J;''A J'-»*-•. 1’ u> X , 1v ' J &♦ f 1> . r I - ..J -*4’ ” - • /J \ ♦ X s I to 1k I tl I I 8- to I ** •■I 1^.. ft r *4 to.^ '' r ftj • Mb r7 « r; .*4 I .S. . r J i ’’•l I "■V f % .J t. . I 4• p ‘-M* * ♦ 1 r ■Jw A ♦TW, -a . i . n I /) XS. ft to • *. •* e u iA ’ r • <»• I •« /’T* ri ■ ftX* .3S ma I- A * i • I A I 'V '1 4a *■ ;j53' -• . . II.. «* / I "wse r *«/ A £1 u _ > A I 't 1 3'i 1 f • I bb r 1 y^? ■ I 4 J •• • fJJ 'M .' tiwC**”* I I I ‘7^ 1 • to r J4 a ? f I b» .... I A f« & I I M r. 3e,i I , * WWJM * ft * I h AJ I' ■r A-*— I f •r n.. 4 I .-'ll - k 1 £; >!■ 4 K 57_i/'r •I UI I to’- 9 rT J''--./: -ft* ’b. ft. I . < i U< II J Il I 41b I I t I I ’ •» ) f Fft I I '. .J / ■ ♦ ’q ' • , I Mathis took a district championship this season and also won titles at the Bangor tournament and the Hastings In vitational. She was a regional runner-up. Jordan Milanowski, Hastings; A senior who is the Saxons’ first girl to qualify for the state finals three times. She earned her first state medal this year placing eighth in the 140-pound weight class at the state finals. Milanowski had a record of 25-11 this season and was a team leader according to coach Goggins. Olivia Post, Delton Kellogg: A soph omore, Post tallied a record of 18-8 this season while becoming the first Delton Kellogg girl to win a Southwestern Athletic Conference championship at her weight class. She had a handful of runner-up finishes at tournaments wres tling at 125 pounds. Post, Delton Kellogg’s first female stated qualifier as a freshman, was tripped up in the blood round at districts this postseason. Julianna Taylor, Lakewood: Taylor had 16 wins on the season before an injury slowed her down a bit at districts. She was the only Viking to knock off a ranked opponent during the regular season and the only one to find a spot in the state rankings herself. “Wrestling heavyweight as a smaller fi'eshman was hard on her at the begin ning of the year, but after learning the sport more and making the cut to 190, she excelled wrestling girls more her size,” head coach Lane Allen said. Lillian Teachworth, Lakewood: Teachworth was the second Lakewood girl ever to qualify for the state finals, and came up just shy of earning an all-state medal falling in the blood round at the I finals in a match that coach Allen felt like she was dominating before getting caught and pinned. Teachworth had 22 wins on the sea son, and battling back from an illness that swept through the Viking team, to finish strong. All-Barry County Girls’ Wrestling 2024-25 Second Team Peyton Federau, Lakewood: An Indi vidual regional qualifier for the Vikings this winter in her first wrestling season. She split time between 155 pounds and 170 and won 16 bouts. “Peyton is a girl that does all the right things. She is extremely coachable,” coach Allen said. “170 and up is sort of the cut off for wrestling a different style than other girls. When she made the drop to 155, it was an adjustment for her, but whatever we told her she did ... she was the lone source of true leadership on our team and was the glue that held everyone else together.” Madison Gruber, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore in her first season of high school wrestler, Gruber raced out to a 14-2 start wrestling at 125 and 130 pounds, and she won her weight class at the Bangor Invitational before her season was cut short by an injury. Gruber also had a runner-up finish at her weight class at the Northview Invitational, Korin Mitchell, Lakewood: Mitchell had 27 wins on the season wrestling between 120 and 130 pounds. Of those 27 wins, 26 came by fall. “For a first-year wrestler as a senior, no one carried our team more. She was the main reason we were able to be successful as a team this last season. As M I Mi Ib^ iSh‘~ I• ' r- s ^lBSL.r I J > ft '1 41 I r r *. y .4^ Jordan Milanowski Photos by Brett Bremer I ) I < f *JC C** M ’., i' : ' ! \ ♦» * YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR REAOERS. 2025 Michigan fishing licenses now available p I 'J tt" "iT” You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VI I .•/ ''^ •Wilt 113' b F ?E,I ;i ■l •* I I ' /■ > L I >j <’ L K' I ld335fi2Vf SlJ A yr f ) ‘*11 « £ <Wrv' -X t f'' .3<0 T r I t — y t / 3t: I 4 J ’ ^‘.-U I i r“ I r•r I J Y'' •1 r- II I !• ' *• I• 9 »'4 /% ii J-L JsrJ K a If rr V; MW B.' i*=--xr .'.^ «Ji 4 (^: t 'll? I V .1111 it -N . ./ to r_ > .. I .p a I r I ; J -=^ 9 bJ = 11 .^9 ll I I F ./ J. r I I ‘ • ** I <1 f I X H- t- V!>i / rJ 4 T< t . • ( ? < -ft' I I I I L-l X I fi I * 1 ( I 1 i 1 r I *• J With Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season beginning Tuesday, April 1, anglers wanting to hit the water will need to purchase a P4 fishing license. 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For fishing license questions, contact DNR licensing staff at MDNR-E-License@ Michigan.gov or call 517-284-6057. — BB G roll p I i' k I �I Thursday, March 20, 2025 12 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I r Freshman Van fraction of a second from medal Brett Bremer Sports Editor An impressive freshman season for the Grand Rapids Gars’ Gabriel Van concluded with a 17th-place finish in his preliminary heat of the 100-yard butterfly Friday at the MHSAA Lowe Peninsula Division 1 Boys’ Swimming and Diving Finals. Van set a new personal record with his time of 53.44 seconds cutting almost a quarter of a second from his seed time at the Holland Aquatics Center. That time put Van just 14 hundredths of a second behind the last of the 16 qualifiers for Saturday’s finals. The top 16 all earn state medals. The Grand Rapids Gars team is the varsity boys’ swimming co-op com prised of Thomapple Kellogg, Unity Christian, Hopkins, West Catholic and West Michigan Aviation Academy. In the end Saturday, it was Saline senior Diego Valdes on the top of the butterfly medal podium with a finals time of49.15 seconds. He was more than a second ahead of the runner-up, Ann Arbor Pioneer junior Edward Zhang who touched the wall in 50.37. Van was an all-conference swimmer in the OK Rainbow East Division this T / I winter winning the I OO-yard butterfly at the conference meet and finishing sec ond in the 200-yard individual medley. Saline and Ann Arbor Pioneer were 1-2 in the weekend’s final team stand ings too, with Saline capturing the state championship with a final point total of 291.5. Ann Arbor Pioneer was second with 263 points ahead ofNorthville 224, Zeeland 176, Detroit Catholic Central 175, Grandville 134, Milford 111, South Lyon 101, Bloomfield Hills 95 and West Ottawa 85 in the top ten. Pioneer beat out Saline by 35 points a year ago for the DI championship. Valdes’ win in the 100-yard butterfly was one of three individual champion ships for the Saline boys. Sophomore Issac Adanin won the 200-yard individ ual medley in 1 minute 48.24 seconds and the 100-yard breaststroke in 56.23. It is the first swim state championship for the Saline boys since 2013. Ann Arbor Pioneer had victories in the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle at the meet. Detroit Catholic Central sophomore Camren Turowski matched Adanin’s two individual wins. He took the 50yard freestyle in 20.41 and the 100-yard freestyle in 44.64. I 4 f * L * Hi! I 1 •J * 1 I e I I z e 5i t • ?? .^4 * w« *1 I •,s’3 i I JB I I J Lt I * t f Granid Rapicds Gars freshman Gabriel Van takes off at the start of his heat of the 100-yard butterfly prelim’s Friday during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Boys' Swimming and Diving Finals. Van placed 17th in the preliminary race with a personal record time. Photo by Brett Bremer 1 Mohn recognized with 2025 Jack Johnson Award living office in Kalamazoo for 15 years, working with adj udicated youth, children that aged out of foster care, abuse-neglect children and children that had success fully completed a residential placement.. After moving into education, Mohn served as the athletic director and dean of students at Delton Kellogg for 14 years before taking on the athletic director role at Hastings beginning this school year. In addition, Mike also coached basketball for 27 years at Delton Kellogg, including 12 seasons as a varsity boys coach and 14 as a varsity girls coach. Jim Hogoboom, principal at Delton Kellogg, writes, “Mike is a man of integrity, good character, and a model of professionalism. A tireless worker, Mike goes above and beyond the already ridiculously busy job of leading an athletic department. When you coach under Mike’s leadership it doesn’t matter what sport or what level you are at, he has the same expectations, gives the same level of support and serves your program, your coaching staff and your student athletes with the attitude and effort to help you be successful. I know Mike’s passion and com mitment to the MHSAA, MIAAA and the CAP training A move across Barry County from Delton Kellogg High School to Hastings High School didn’t dull the respect around the state for first-year Hastings High School athletic director Mike Mohn. The Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administra tors announced last month that Mohn is the recipient of this year’s Jack Johnson Distinguished Service Award And he was among the honorees at last weekend’s MIAAA Annual Conference in Traverse City. The Jack Johnson Award is presented annually to an individual inside or outside the field of interscho lastic athletic administration who has, over the years, demonstrated a service to the high school athletes of the state and/or MIAAA. Mohn spent 24 years in the social services field with Holy Cross Children’s Services before entering a career in education. He was a treatment specialist coordinator at the Holy Cross Clinton Campus for nine years before opening up a supervised independent program are all grounded in his desire to serve and find ways to help those organizations in a way that impacts not just our programs, but those all across the state.” Mohn is a member of the Two Century Win Club for varsity basketball through BCAM and was named MIAAA Region 5 athletic director of the year in 2021. During his time as an athletic director, Mohn has taken on a number of leadership roles throughout the MIAAA. 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Let's build Alora an army for her ship's been battled upon. r I I X I HR Fish Artisan Child Fund is hoped to lighten her load if not spirit. 4 •' A GRAPHIC DESIGNER : Z'l’ :■ Are^you creative' NOW HIRING www.hrfishartisanchild.fund • r* I . p wl t HR Fish Antisan Child Fund I was a good man and an even better father r r .1 Aftermath" I 4. / rl I Donate to Alora Fish: Battling Cancer's ir; Im—* I n » gofundme L » 1 i . I.,. nJ 1 ■'^v ?* A* SIRS { t 9lbb^ 1 □ I di J ' vjii □ idWH rr LV 1 .M r / > ' X • X* PT A ’}■ s , - 4 t V.4. A *>• ■> J i-.W-' I X s a •%’ • I I at ► . Jb tJ| I I. I i a 7b honor you Harland R. Fish 1940-2024 # S L Are you the person we need? 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I p HASTINGS GIRLS SET INDOOR TRACK 2 RECORDS AT GVSU nannwoMi I i‘' JffifflB 20in}33H RESPONDERS TRAIN FOR GRAIN BIN ENTRAPMENT K A t r UaaSMITSAH w i u I f-*- 4 ' f\ < ■k. *• ..C- PAGE 3 PAGE 2 PAGE 14 iH I HPL HOSTING TOWN HALL ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING 4 » M>r33« THE HASTINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 48 8K .OH .0X1 .JOV k Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer IH ■ . J**. •( - c f* ■ ■-fc' M A r Ml •* ♦ ft* 4 A M » f u J I r .V II ywlnutovr’ to aegitflo srtt beqqoib agbuj fpnjBpG tnoTOOsnorni lur^Bhi । bns letrlguBlsnBnn V* _ to iileab lot leiegniW nsgioM blo-ifieV'SE floed bnuol A c 1* /f ybod oeorlKv .simfieodA enniioD eobiola bo^vvrneJH s abient O9.?loolb6q .bemud I 5k A judge dropped the charges of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful imprisonment against 32-year-old Morgan Wingeier for the death of Corinne Abosamra, whose body was found badly burned, padlocked inside a Kentwood storage unit I I that caught fire on Nov. 7. Photo by Karen Turko-Ebright voH no out trlgUBO iBflt otort'i THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street I 1 - she lost her friend. to return to the storage unit Wingeier listed a a couple of hours later and Delton address on unlock it, but she never court documents. did because she had some She told police things to attend to that took she did not want longer than expected. her mother to find Sterkenburg said the out that Abosamra death was a “ tragic acci Morgan Wingeier was in the storage dent” and both women unit, so she inten made “poor choices.” tionally locked her During Wingeier’s prein unit 454 at the Broadmoor Self liminary exam on Jan. 23, Kent Storage facility. County Chief Medical Examiner “These are tragic circumstanc Stephen Cohle testified he per es. Choices made out of limited formed an autopsy on Abosamra. resources and poor life conditions The toxicology report showed a but that is all,” Sterkenburg said. lethal level of methamphetamine Wingeier explained to detec See DEATH on 3 tives that her original plan was f A judge dropped the charges of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful imprisonment against 32-year-old Morgan Wingeier for the death of Corinne Abosamra, whose body was found badly burned, padlocked inside a Kentwood storage unit that caught fire on Nov. 7. In court on Thursday, March 20, Wingeier buried her face in her hands, wiping her eyes, when she heard the verdict read by Kentwood District Judge Amanda Sterkenburg. Public Defender Jordan Safie said his client was sad because KENTWOOD JUSTICE CENTER ttpnd9’«hijT bbm4 s--DEV(^e5B) Judge dismisses case in storage unit death, catling it a ‘tragic accident’ 3203 eszziftKib egbuL A Library > Street ’f"’ c Thursday, March 27, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com mo3.iennDa.’i;iiif3r’.H.wwv Hast 22 Ha I J yJnuoO ynea ritiw noiliim r$ Barry County United Way eclipses $1 million with fundraising campaign I Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer saeuB noeyst T9tnW pnifutJntnoO I* ft E . hf Trnl J yjfajoD vnfiB arfT j|3> ’ > wJnuioV bofi ifijoi c riJrw ifiav anoiealim I * I u I -nsicq ■fr-O J Sfd 1'» ifnom ^yfibiiT 1E£J t i TlGrir r >r 4 h J IE teisdJBg ytinum ViOJll f. jT^iuBaio 3rfi TO) IbH JB .’'.rd oJ jmi) G .noilBide^ kJ « I J Li r ■ •U 31 one isdJofE.. ^no J ’ /s7/ b^mh sdi yenom < ' I ; /jb ?iimofl eaim a'nodCL <(£>'.. ■ I J 2 i. iB^y< ariT fifH 1 I tn - .c /TBgrjvrnm d)09 b?J[ 1 1• >’ ’ nuL t>dj .noifefiOQo I •,'•1 I f 1.' r K jojJnuloV bfw ysW r -.*(Linr: R adtaeqiloo o) .98V,££1J? r ImeiU 'anuc,) i ti' .2nGi3Elo3£TSno3“ YubB J kmoi ,5VE^ /ilsT; ^>7/ bdJinu .eodioH inuJ jHG VEvy bl<::.lL vlfWO')’/TWfl odl V JA vO 9^ 1 Ififijt aril en iwojk/ T9&)nuIoV .rnu^ sdllo Ifi^rvgi G 2332 nOllfiSin£,5KJ 3f j yiy/H lobio ni Ji 1g jnoTt nr iGog larigif! ,w3n aril Kf TUO sibcm BboT" ObfiE ^onagfi ynfifT sdi gnrbnuI sumlnoo o3 fdbig^noifi 2;^3<)v/ li Jeni RnoiiRvrnRnTr) RBOO'J bdl 89h9^ [bidw Eli !g 23orn32 ^nibiVfnq oj noiJibbB ni .rr^o eidT 000,0882 EBvz ico^ lErii yJflujrnfno J Jc/ir jeri t Tsdinun e — noiUim guIq>U jji rfjpz bnrrfed ;i3£ii li earf ipirnnmnoa arfT .gnivjg ni ransq tdafi'j warii uztioq xbifim lidT iaidw vbV/ bsJifiU sdr [^1 » ■riEmflo hioo3i aidl sniBE ariJ bib bn< itog dr bnoYsd sa -lafanu ari?. ,3>1gq : exhoTrwdW -finch aeodl'to COnElx- nii ydt ^vnryi^'^ ;l.i* P wori yl33BX9 gnbd^^lritni yd enoif'^ >0010 £0}Bb tfW /bW bsJinU art) to ,^1 nsfto bsiilDu 31); 2‘ji3iwgB lanhcq ai ban .VJifiUfiurjOj ofli ni luo •. 5 Molly Macleod Editor I The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center celebrated a milestone year with a milestone total raised via its annual fundraising cam paignLast Friday, members of the com munity gathered at Leason Sharpe Hall for the organization’s victory cel ebration, a time to break bread with one another and reveal how much money the United Way was able to raise from its 190-day campaign. This year stood as the organization’s 90th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center was able to eclipse the $1 million mark with $1,133,789. “Congratulations. Barry County, united we really gave,” exclaimed Lani Forbes, Executive Director of the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center following the final reveal of the sum. Every year, the organization sets a new, higher goal in front of it in order to continue funding the many agency organizations that it works alongside, in addition to providing services of its own. This year, that goal was $800,000 — a number that that community sailed behind with its $ 1 -plus million in giving. The community has a track record of pushing the United Way beyond its goal and did the same this year. When Forbes spoke, she under scored the importance of those dona tions by highlighting exactly how often the services of the United Way and its partner agencies are utilized out in the community. fl'? iLUxnnB ai siv b^atai J Commissioners vote to join PACE program if* ( » T t £ I 1 L' * * ? I i r I ) >• nr # *7- til •e 1.- < . 4 Members of the community gathered in Leason Sharpe Hall last Friday for the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center’s victory celebration. Photo by Jayson Bussa “Over 68,000 times, people accessed the service of the United Way and our partner agencies. You, the donors, made that happen,” Forbes said. “Today, we are here to celebrate you and the great work you support in our community.” Forbes and her team handed out a series of awards and recognitions, which highlighted various levels of giving by both individuals and com panies throughout the county. After each set of awards, Forbes highlighted the work of some of the United Way’s partner agencies and how they are making a difference in the community. This included Habitat for Humanity, which is now building a home on Broadway in Hastings to accommo date a mother and her four children. While corporate giving is certainly "f* helpful for the United Way, one feath er in the organization’s cap is that it is able to solicit donations from so many individuals in the community. Giving this year included 166 donors who donated at least $1 per day and 98 individuals who chose to give gifts over $1,000 for the campaign. Each year, the United Way selects members of the community to chair the campaign. This year, those chair people included Maggie Coleman, Cahssie Augustein and Lauren Tripp, who are descendants of Florence Tyden Groos, who founded what is now the Barry County United Way 90 years ago to ensure youth pro grams were better funded during the Depression. Developers bringing housing to Barry County now have another financing “tool” in the toolbox "-after commissioners voted this week to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program in the county. Adopted by the Michigan Legislature in 2010, the PACE Statute provides an opportunity for developers to receive funding from private, secure lenders for energy-efficient construction proj ects above code. Commissioners voted unani mously, 8-0, in favor of establish ing the PACE district after weeks of research and debate. Though developers are now invited to apply for PACE financ ing, PACE projects must still seek final approval from the board of commissioners. “We first started talking about PACE six to seven weeks ago,” said board chair Dave Jackson on Tuesday. “So this has been on our agenda, I think this is the third time this has been on our agenda So commissioners have had a chance to dive in. Commissioner (Jon) Smelker had a lot of skep ticism about this going forward. I don’t know if Commissioner (Bob) Teunessen did or if Callton did. They both looked into this as we have done more in-depth research in how this project actu ally works. And there is very little downside or risk to this as far as to the county. • • * See UNITED WAY on 2 See PACE on 4 '. < rs 1T •' IBMII ♦w ■ L «»•' Mw WWW CT £ 8O i 1 r * I II 4 0 7 1 1 1 0 1 S A ► o* •M - f w t 4 X » 1 O- u. I O > c r. *^7104 COc *Q *15* 5 > <rj I WBOHr _ Ba STORIES ON PAGES 9-13 *. O *• » t * > (0 •r-' W* SUBSCRIBE ! » OS' TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM IV I « > J J YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE 1 Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. ' X* ; '.ggpy w» <•!£’-! X •J ( A < J >'•12 x 4 i SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 tO31W’2* I . t« 11 2^ THE HASTINGS BANNER ■■ .S A .. ♦ ♦ ♦ il * V i XX Mi 1 « • ♦ K&j 1. k. F w* * »s’ t. 9 k J 1 4 *T* =? Ct <*« tfi A 'T- ■I* S CDS 3 ? J ‘“<■'171 00 k co k « • «W «* a* *!• tRN IW T FINALTWINTER ALL-BARRY COUNH ATHLETES REVEALED t �wrr* I tfV . * r jf A w* I w I 4 A I K I rr' 2 Thursday, March 27, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I- , I iy ’ <-.3r 4r J’.f Construction underway at Fish Hatchery restrooms '». H.- * 1. » ' fit Local first responders train for grain bin entrapment >.. - ’» r » t t i { • » i / t I \ ’ I / >' A' - > > f First responders from Barry, Allegan, Eaton, Kent and Ionia counties attended a grain engulf ment training hosted by the Delton Fire Department last Saturday, March 22. Attendees learned about grain engulfment emergencies and res cue methods, taught by the Barry County Training Committee and Mike Harp of Safety &, Technical Rescue Associates (SATRA). Several brave first responders, including Byron Township Fire Department’s Alice.Olsen, volun teered to experience grain entrap ment and be rescued as part of the training. « « T ’ . 5 A; f i I J • I i r' ?? tJM I r.-- fc Isifi I N.'7 fli\M i A lEiT-'- ♦ • * r I •*7 i M . I 5/ •! ilicrt *1 A « 1 I* 1 t % t J 4 I I r < r * .1 W. »« »»' *? 1^' K Masons were seen working this week at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings on the park's new bathrooms. Hastings City Council members voted this week to approve a change order for $11,100 which will allow for the refeeding of electrical to the bathrooms. The old bathroom's existing electrical connections were discovered to be inadequate for the new bathroom's usage. ARPA funds are being used for the project. Photo by Molly Macleod < n :4j I.’ / J \ ♦ *k ■-■ 4' . / I. >I I f 1 * , Participants were directed on the proper use of the plastic cof ferdam, a temporary enclosure that provides stability around the victim, and removal of the grain the victim is trapped by. Something as simple as a shop vacuum can be used for grain removal from inside the cof ferdam. Once the grain level is lowered enough, the victim can climb out, or be helped out the top of the plastic ring. Com from Delton’s Osborne Farms was used in the grain entrapment training. Barry County Farm Bureau also helped fund the event. — MM I A I J ' / I-' *' *) b . i . Iw I. . T V / » » A 1 I » u '^C" I / « T A'' » « I 4.*H - r 1 4 I J1/ J 9 fi 1 J > I lb I I ; A I f f I <• • I 1 ' // r< 4 I I J - L-*-’ Air 11 ' - 3 I v i !>' V" '• X. I J • “¥ ' F I *•% .GT '■ I < > i 1 ■ f X-* b’ 5i 1 • ■■- ''0 Iw I F** I UNITED WAY They have chosen to invest in an issue that will impact families beginning April I with the change in car seat laws.” On May 1, the United Way will host a car seat event at the Thomapple Fire Department where residents can get their old, outdated car seats replaced and installed in order to keep them in compliance with the changing law. Continued from Page 1 “It has been a pleasure during our 90th campaign to work with incredible descendants of Florence Tyden Groos. Her dedication to our community shines through in each of you,” Forbes said. “In honor of them, we didn’t get them another award for their shelves. * > > 1 •‘ w 4 U. I k I §r - >i '.y K t I E -• *v 1 7 J *v iZ . r T 'A ‘ Z. i f * ■ : AA. , r-. .5^ J •Sto J k-fflk «' 1*7 a. w - . > . J-L i'! *v T >M• A I. >S4 I * mS < r I I r .w < f r 4 Lt » * r • I h 0 » ■tA i S'; V t t ' I I Ii • r y y W 'H 5 ' i i i iMU VH* it I s i t I I A I ■T^ > Nt, I ir^^ -I -. 1 t a I f- ‘A i f ’J J < 7* 1# i ..• I ...4 I <t X "V. .A*. j: •1 / 1 rr 0 ■• ^'■ 0 ATA I I’ i ^4 A l*x . ;t * J pl t V^nK f '.2^ gofundme .it b f I 0 « . HR Fish Antisan Child Fund S? ■f X J? 1 J ?fe »’ k t •2 IS • M" > •f w ' -aansk® * t I ^1 I V bW» <1 L Scan to donate to Mjolinar's fundraiser <• r» » s*4 X < »», I* a good man and an ev wv.^^tt^r father Y* fe .X .« It's helping a mother help her daughter Alora while inheriting her dad's house in JI high school. A n 9 •4' JF A -■"('tsZ-.. ■ e ♦ t 4 ■ '*.0^ ( 4 HR Fish Artisan Child Fund is hoped to lighten her load if not spirit. z I V I ■ r 4. Ip''., <01 Mi’U, V '■ i Barry County Farm Bureau provided funds for the Barry County Training Committee to allow first responders from five counties to attend grain engulfment training sessions on March 22 at the Delton Fire Department building. . Let's build Alora an army for her ship's been battled upon. ,A TA s • fT < Hl' K I 1 i f ’iffM J \ F s 4 ■ .^rr ,4 ,« ^t. i; • t fK oucf Pajfa ('* c? / A> _______ ?f A b •:t ft 4 ; •* I st ■ 1 I* s sm K i 4', I* 1 I 7 t I II' < ? p Iff j;- 1 • A \ iC^. 4 t r a ■J' Local first responders trained for grain entrapment at the Delton Fire Department last weekend. Here, Byron Township firefighter Alice Olsen volunteers to be temporarily entrapped in grain for training purposes. Photos by George Hubka/MG News Service 7^.": its 1 4 • 4« V } R Zr• K A K- v' t ] > 4 * * * b t 1' 7-* r! _________ t r, T 9 4 I 1 < A f • 1 > * ♦f* X I > A I ' b* . w ’ > ... AA*h c • f > •7' yr ■ jT' 'i . 4 • *« r •l a> A f ' % :. T I I 7 r ’ T 9 9 i > --i . A1 4 ,7 L/<; s t >«» YT.-. u 1 < > J% ft < nf and life <1 J K I 9 v 9 * * i 5 > ,* 2 4.* Y’' rJ ..'i'lp . »i f t t t * t I / »* A I I .\ ! n .v:-’ i I Ii »^?.T vi J t Sv B.V 1 J il V >> |k 1 * ' ''3£K b WJUB • k > ♦ s I V fl 2 MJoUnan Fonseti Zi < ' -Jr 7^“i ’W'4 269-666-1348 J < f 7 2 To honor you Harland H. Fish 1940-2024 I *' ' U zll < .ZL- ' 44 y-:' iA K7 tt • ♦ • ait '93 t f I I J ■ •■J a' , I --------- - f ^ ^fe’sas B M rjfc-' i-I — 'v n f 71 r* n If ?.4'.' .V t«5 I I' 4 f 7 *p -■ X I «. «b « 'i « I•S 7 *s Skr £. 7 •J 1 V “Ti r I -a I fl I 4 I i I. > J’ e ait I r *-n •I :•::*•• 0 **:’!**’* st £» i A-J 14 ■k Ix 4. 41^ • I r. t 0i0i00 0000 R^ ’•rn .bK-'oEinTs •• ft * M •: 1:.5 -tP:? tU - r> "■ M"' I Mike Harp of Safety & Technical Rescue Associates led the grain engulfment training last weekend. Much of the training took place inside and on top of his company’s semi-trailer. 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W • l» - I X * T 1 1• t 1 J X I V ’Ck ■ Hastings City Council members voted on Monday to adopt an ordinance amending the Woodland Meadows planned unit development. The amend ment allows for developers to construct 32 multi-family detached units at the site in Hastings — a departure from the apartments originally planned for the next phases of the project. Councilmembers passed the ordinance unanimously, 9-0, after its second read ing on Monday. There was no discus sion before the vote. The move will allow for 32 multi-family detached units to be built on the 9.28-acre parcel on the north end of town. This is a reduction from the original plans for the site, which would have made way for multi-unit, dense housing. A representative fi'om Exxel Engineering, Inc., who prepared the PUD amendment proposal, said in December the original use for the property would have made for much denser housing than the proposed 32 single-family site condominiums. The Woodlawn Meadows PUD was originally approved in 2001 as a threephase project. The first phase, which was completed, included the construc tion of four, 20-unit specialized care buildings. The next phases, which were never completed, would have called for the construction of a 24-unit two-story independent apartment building and 12 single-family condos consisting of three buildings with four units each. New owners bought Woodlawn Meadows in 2020 and had no desire to develop the next phases of the proj ect. Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village II stepped forward, requesting the modification of the PUD to make way for the 32 proposed single-family homes. At a December public hearing on the issue, some residents spoke out against the PUD amendment. Amanda Mattson, who lives across from the existing retention pond in the neighborhood, raised concerns about the project on Monday. She and her neighbors banded together to express their opposition to the development. “Our main opposition to this is that, again, it was based off of something from 2001. Our houses actually did not exist at that point that we’re aware of. It hadn't been developed. So, the popu lation density in the area would signifi cantly increase,” said Mattson. Mattson also raised concerns about drainage issues in her neighborhood. Flooding has been a recent concern. “Now when a significant rain comes. or spring melt-off, our lawns flood, the retention pond is overflowing, and also the neighborhood around those two new houses, because of the grading, the street floods. So we have concerns about the ability of that pond to own any more water after development,” said Mattson. She also brought up concerns about property values and the impact on wild life. Exxel representatives countered by pointing out the new PUD use will actually lead to fewer units being made available in the neighborhood than orig inally plarmed. Additionally, the reten tion pond was built with the intention of serving the original uses of the PUD. ?Kny drainage or other structural prob lems will be addressed during the early stages of the project. I I V 9 US! 'Ml I # lb I c ■> s I >■ > M. 4 I ■ V• 5 < Prairieville man dies in weekend house fire Fire Department (PTFD) officials, several neighboring fire departments joined to extinguish the fire. The Delton, Orangeville Township, Hickory Comers, Richland, and Prairieville Township fire departments all responded to the scene and successfully put out the fire, with no injuries to the firefighters. The house suffered extensive damage, according to the Prairieville Township Fire Department. The cause of the fire is under investiga tion. Karen Turko-Ebright I. r J Contributing Writer * * * tb • r ''<>0 il »><*. r * ri' K.i I- t U- , I Prairieville Township Firefighters entered a burning house Saturday morning to save an 80-year-old man trapped inside. Despite the heroic effort, the man did not survive the blaze. However, a young woman and child managed to escape the burning house. Neighboring fire departments assisted in controlling the fire near Gilkey and Burchette Roads. According to Prairieville Township fW . I to I 7 ’dk^ 4 liL. A, t J , y TA ’ It I 5. .1, U. IL If tl :• A Ltu & 5 i I I'lrrr I, *u L t» ND. 1 '•n * **"^^^^* **^*^ I « i' ’ k V a .4. ,w If t 4 HPL hosting town hall on ranked choice voting next month t I J I SI I % A 2 > I % 4 1 t it 1 I H r‘i 1i £ & Mr a c I 2* 5 w •M t' Molly Macleod i; A/ < I *■ I I 4 t. would institute ranked choice voting in Michigan. More information on Rank Ml Vote and ranked choice voting can be found at RankMIVote.org. I Editor r □nt In 3f| '.‘ *»v 1 ‘'ty^THJcC J/J I :iT' Jh I 'r“t r, ■ r A fee' iOS «h iV It J r I ail'-'iiM ^-1 bti 4* A 1 I iofkt I J' 1 r I U’-> kill ' 1 a rrel fl WCfmSW I 1 '( 'f i r 1 TCP A •1 I n imir s B .':T‘ 1 * JB - V qut J ar43««n» - ‘^r I , »-*** ;’mx/ } I "7' MSP'a': •KT I M 'f • f 9^ * i I 1 r .T * ' 4 4 -* 1 , J |VFW2^A B . 9 4 I Ranked choice voting will be the topic at an upcoming town hall hosted at the Hastings Public Library next month. Sam Kale, a representative for Rank MI Vote, a nonpartisan organization promoting ranked choice voting in Michigan, spoke during the public comment portion of Monday’s Hastings City Council meeting. Kale said the group is hosting a town hall on ranked choice voting, a voting system that allows voters to rank candi dates in order of preference, next month on Wednesday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. . The town hall will take place in the library’s community room. Kale said the group will “discuss the problems stemming from our current voting system and how a simple change to our ballots can give us a healthier democracy.” Kale said his group hopes to bring a ballot initiative to the polls in 2026 that *> A ; E p Sam Kale, a representative for Rank Ml Vote, a nonpartisan organization promoting ranked choice voting in Michigan, spoke during the public comment portion of Monday’s Hastings City Council meeting. Photo by Molly Macleod H sk;; I 4 1 r< 5p^9mr I ■ jg F ! Cl t ' A ?T «* I i I I 4 ••• f I . •- ■ 4^ ; ■ ,» ! -T ■■ i ■ m 2 T • W r-t •V* ' iftl' BA I rr if’.', I 3 (4 $ c ■ >• ffci £ t • X r; i'' k z 1. sf^ tT h A / . i IBl* ljbt ’ I 7-^ggjl ? i 4 '7 f I • I k i ■ e * I* , ♦ I atlfl *41 I 4-r / I . -4 . . 1 I t! nf f I >3 r , I ri & »* u j I I ] t t ■9 ^^4 J S-_ h I r * if k '/J = 4/ - I k 1 f: I A df/ c y *5^ « J i 17 k 1 7 ■’ ■ ■ f. 'J I i I I t I. k ) t J . I 5/ * DEATH Continued from Page 1 t I ■ aI in her system. After reviewing Coble’s testi mony from the preliminary exam, Sterkenburg said the following during the notice of review hearing on Thursday. “The medical expert Dr. Stephen Cohle identified the cause of death of the decedent as an accident, specifi cally a methamphetamine overdose. Her body was badly burned, but she had only about 11 percent of carbon monoxide in her lungs, leaving the expert to opine that at best she may have survived ten minutes after the fire began,” Sterkenburg said and continued with her review. “He (Cohle) testified, so my approacfi would be well she has a lethal level of methamphetamine. She does not have a competing cause of death; therefore, it’s quite reasonable to opine that metham phetamine toxicity is the cause of death,” Sterkenburg said. “Had she been able to exit the storage unit, Ms. Abosamra very likely would still be deceased to the toxic level of methamphetamine in her body.” Wingeier explained in a 34-minute video played at the preliminary exam that she and Abosamra were homeless. She told detectives that her mother did not want her to hang around with Abosamra or the storage unit anymore. Wingeier said that if her mother found out Abosamra was in the unit, she 1 I *► • ••■■ 4 I** I I ■ - --.■ • would have kicked her out. “The cause of the fire is unknown. It could have been an attempt by Ms. Abosamra to keep warm, but we know that she had blankets, and there’s no evidence that she previously tried to light a fire,” Sterkenburg said. “It is equally possible that the pipe she smoked methamphetamine out of fell from her hand and caught the unit on fire as she overdosed.” Kent County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Becker stated that his department has not yet decided to file an appeal at this time. “The defendant made a poor choice locking her friend in the storage unit. Though most of us will never be in a situation where that is a choice we would have to consider,” Sterkenburg said. “Is it better to leave a friend in the wind with no roof over her head, or would that make her worse off?” “We need to look at her (Sterkenburg) full opinion and make a decision based on a review of that,” Becker stated in an email to The Banner. He noted that if his office chooses to file an appeal, it will be to the 17th Circuit Court. “These ladies were both in a season that appears to be plagued ■ by drug use and scarcity and that Ms. Abosamra died of it is a tragic accident,” Sterkenburg said. “But I believe the criminal charges are unsupported, and 1 am dismissing this case at this time.” FOCUS K Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward .tones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC 0 Financial Advisor Member SIPC For years, people save and invest in 40I(k) plans, IRAs and other financial accounts. They wouldn’t lose track of this money, would they? You might be surprised, About 1 in 7 people has unclaimed cash or property, totaling billions of dollars, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Properly Administrators. People lose track of their money for a variety of reasons: They change jobs and forget about their retirement accounts; they move and leave no possible. • Report your change Whenever of address. you move, contact your financial services providers and any former employers with whom you may have retirement accounts. • Report name changes. If you change your name, notify new and old 401(k) plan administrators, banks, brokerages and any other institution connected to your money. • Manage retirement accounts when you change jobs. If you leave your job, you mi^t be able to leave forwarding address; they change names and don't notify former employers; or their employers go out of business or merge with another company. Whatever the reason, losing tabs on accounts that could be worth thousands of dollars is never a good thing. What can you do to avoid suffering this type of loss? few Here are a suggestions: • Maintain good records, Keep records of all your financial, investment and and retirement accounts let a family member know where these records are kept. • Keep a manageable of financial number accounts. The fewer bank and brokerage accounts you have, the easier it will be to keep track of everything, You might even want to consolidate accounts when your 401(k) behind with your old employer. But if you do, keep track of it. On the other hand, you could roll your old plan into your new employer’s plan or into an IRA. • Inform your financial professional about all your accounts. If you work with a financial professional, they can help you track your accounts, so infonn them of all past and present IRAs and 401 (k)s or similar employer-spnsored plans. So far, we’ve looked at ways you can prevent losing track of financial accounts. But can you do anything if you suspect you’ve already left some money behind? If you think you’ve lost tabs on an IRA, you can check old tax returns and bank statement to help you track your contributions and find the name of the financial provider that held your account. If it’s i f f .i ■ ■ k . I I l'-’ '* ■ * I ^.7 , f ♦ 5 f Wendi Stratton CFP 0 Financial Advisor Don’t lose track of financial accounts i J / 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 J •1 “The primary^ issue with the ordinance that I wanted to revise was that depart ment head purchases over $300 have to be approved by the City Manager,” wrote Moyer-Cale in a memo to the council in January. “I want to increase that to at least $1,000.” “I also want to change the threshold for sealed bids being required which is currently $5,000... The sealed bidding process is more complex than what con tractors want to involve themselves in for projects/equipment of that small size, leading to reduced participation,” she added. In other business on Monday, council members approved a resolution that increases maximum driveway widths within the city. The maximum width has been extended from 20 feet to 24 feet, allowing more room for residents with two-stall garages. Council members also gave the Hastings Downtown Business Team the OK to go ahead with Girls’ Night Out, scheduled for Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Hastings. Financial t r r «i3ll After weeks of development, feedback and adjustments, the City of Hastings’s new purchasing procedures were approved this week by a unanimous council vote. Though little discussion on the matter was had on Monday, council members worked with City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale for weeks on the new procedures. Under the new ordinance, purchases amounting to $1,000 or less can be made by city employees with the approval of their applicable department head. Purchases equal to $ 1,000 and under $15,000 can be made in the open mar ket, but purchases of $5,000 or more must first be approved by the city council. Purchases equal to or greater ±an $15,000 must be approved by the city council. Sealed bids are required for any thing $ 15,000 or more. According to Moyer-Cale, the city’s purchasing ordinance hadn’t been amended in 30 years. She said the out dated ordinance created headaches at times for city employees. 1 ■ ■ F * Molly Macleod Editor I I * Council approves changes to purchasing procedures ! a 401 (k), you can contact your old employer’s plan administrator. You can get some help from other sources, too. The Department of Labor recently launched savings retirement a database lost-and-found (lostandfound.dol.gov) that can help you find pension or 401 (k) plans connected to your Social Security number. For a stray IRA, you can check unclaimed.org, the website of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. And for various other sources of money — including uncashed checks from corporations and financial institutions, inactive brokerage accounts and unclaimed safe deposit boxes — you can check MissingMoney.com, the unclaimed property website of the National Association of State Treasurers. These sites offer no guarantees of finding your lost or missing accounts or other sources of money, so you still may have to do your own sleuthing. But as the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” — which, in this case, means you’ll help yourself greatly by tracking your accounts fi’om beginning to end. This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by youT' local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �HI 411 ir 1’ 4 Thursday, March 27, 2025 Car seats and booster seats are life-saving devices. And motorists in Michigan will need to learn the rules regarding the usages of such devices, with updates to the state’s child passenger safety laws set to go into effect April 2. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration esti mates that correctly used child restraints reduce traffic crash fatalities by 71 percent for infants younger than 1 year old and by 54 percent for children 1 to 4 years old in passenger cars. Unfortunately, vehi cle crashes remain the leading cause of death for young children. Updated child passenger safety laws provide improved precautions to help protect child passengers, according to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, Under the updated laws, children must be secured in a car seat that is appropriate for their age, weight and height as indicated by the car seat’s manufacturer. These updates include: • Infant to two years - A child must be in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight or height allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer or the child is 2 years old. • Two to five years - The child can then move into a forward-facing car seat until they reach the maxi mum weight or height allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer or the child is 5 years old. • Five to eight years - The child iifi' i< THE HASTINGS BANNER Updated laws provide extra protections for children can then move to a belt-positioning booster seat using a lap-and-shoulder belt until they are 4 feet 9 inches or 8 years old. • All children under 13 years Must ride in the rear seat of a vehi cle if the vehicle has one available. The updates also require: • Children younger than age 4 to ride in a car seat in the rear seat (if the vehicle has a rear seat). If all available rear seats are occupied by children under 4, then a child under 4 may ride in a car seat in the front seat. A child in a rear-facing car seat may only ride in the front seat if the airbag is turned off*. • Children must be properly buckled in a car seat or booster seat until ±ey are 8 years old or 4 feet, 9 inches tall. Children must ride in a seat until they reach the age requirement or the height requirement, whichever comes first. “These new standards, along with following manufacturers’ guidelines, will ensure children are safely secured in their car seats and better protected if a crash occurs,” said Katie Bower, MOHSP director. “We encourage par ents to recheck all their car seats and booster seats to make sure they meet the necessary requirements and are fitted properly for each child’s height and weight.” For information on child passenger safety recommendations, including car seat check locations, visit OHSP’s Child Passenger Safety web page at Michigan.gov/carseats, — DAf I• / I I «l , sr«fi. www.HastingsBanner.com r« 11 IV 3 I ’’. :f ‘Cabin Fever’ event March 29 to benefit local vets ft J rii' I 'T I * A . I I i c I I I I 1 i tT’’ a I •x 8 I « f JIA* >'7 X =!> r'si. • 1' F k ii » fr, z t ■<x i'. / y. “I I!’.. •X 1 I ; I r I J El i: I A< » tA > V *4 1 I r gf, A 4 a X' I. f • 'K 9 1 I j r I C <4 [>2- J V •i K b M ■ [ ! I r I npi £ ’-:4: I t, e t . ( I I J X T 9 ' H B. LA* e * ■f. t ♦ ■■ I • J The Barry County Acts of Kindness is celebrating its "Cabin Fever" fundraiser this Saturday, March 29. Onager will be on hand, performing live music during the event. Courtesy photo XT V < 1 I Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I * I fundraiser of the year and is set for 6 p.m. until midnight on March 29. The event includes a “happy hour” and then dinner that includes a choice of either a pulled-pork sandwich or fried chicken, with sides and dessert options. Tickets for the dinner are $15. The Delton Moose Lodge will provide a cash bar. If that isn’t enough, there will be a rafffe with a trio of grand prizes including two kayaks, a 36-inch grid dle and two-night stay at a Bay Pointe resort. Raffle tickets are $1 for one or six for $5. And, live music will be pro vided by Onager. “They really rocked it last year,” Converse said, adding that last year’s fundraiser drew more than 200 people. “We’re hoping to have a good push and go ovef 300 this year.” For more information on BCAOK or the Cabin Fever fundraiser, visit the group’s website at barrycountyaok. org. With Mother Nature slowly releas ing her grip on wintery weather, the Barry County Acts of Kindness is set to celebrate the coming of spring by hosting its annual "Cabin Fever” fundraiser at the Barry County Expo on Saturday, March 29. BCAOK, a local nonprofit organiza tion, was formed by former members of the Hastings Elk Club with a focus on serving Barry County veterans, “We wanted to specialize,” said Don Converse, BCAOK president. “We wanted all of the money (raised by the group) to go to the veterans.” And, Converse added, money raised by BCAOK goes to help local veter ans in need. "Only Barry County,” he said. “All our funds stay here for Barry County veterans.” According to Converse, the Cabin Fever event is the group’s largest 1 I ' I f i > I e «>*T I I 9 / I i I »- 4^ » r tU f £> r 4 A ft i / -e J 4 4 « J :,d #■’ J f Hnu*-' Iff’’ c J T T t ♦ L at” ♦ 9 fj A h I < - I'.r^ I ■ I X I I I t j i f J ». 3 r r I i , 7, • - U .:6f f J ‘^e1 igg; ‘^5 ‘ i I I i^lnn J i ■'jli I A I Xr,? AFA • I •X I I I rw f :X r I *J I > t lO T'" I I ’ * ', r^j(4^ twi II. .| 4 4 ' I ■ * • * « h/ . ! •• ( f t PACE Continued from Page 1 “Commissioner (Dave) Hatfield, he did a very eloquent job of explain ing ±e banking world and how that works, how that benefits the county and the county is actually first in line to receive funds if something would go south. We’re in a priority position for any loan amounts that are being made there. There’s a lot of security with this as well that is structured in favor of the county,” Jackson said. Last month, Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan provided infor mation on PACE to commissioners at a Committee of the Whole meet ing, Lean & Green Michigan sets up PACE districts across the state, where local governments opt into the pro gram, Lean & Green has a uniform program statewide to connect devel opers with private, national lenders. Freeman was also on hand on Tuesday for questions concerning PACE. Freeman explained PACE financ ing offers little risk to the county. No county funds will be used to fund the projects; private lenders provide the money. Developers must perform a special assessment on the property when entering into a PACE financing agreement, placing the property on the tax rolls. In ±e event ±e developer would default on the PACE loan, the county would receive the property and could resell it for a profit. CopperRock Construction, devel opers of the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts at the Royal Coach site on Mill Street, are reportedly interested in taking advantage of PACE financing. The extra financing option can allow developers to construct the Riverwalk Lofts above code and with energy-ef ficient standards. The cost savings to the developers will, in ±eory, trickle down to create a savings for future residents of the development in rent or energy costs. Greg Taylor, senior development specialist with CopperRock, spoke during Tuesday’s public hearing in favor of Barry County establishing a PACE district. “I’m here today to speak in favor of the PACE financing initiative that Mary (Freeman) and others have put before you. And I come to you to let you know from a practical perspec tive ±at it’s a very practical tool. And it’s one that we’re planning to utilize for the Riverwalk Lofts project after going through multiple rounds of financing, multiple appraisals, multiple rounds of incentive work at the state level. We’ve found that the I ■* WSi F II < TT 1 > I , 1 , < 1 r r 1 I I i 1:5 I K ‘ r I y WSMb » ^^Sia t>av>d Jackson S(he*ir • > i K *• •, V t ;rr,’ iflATf \l&u * ■'•»R J I* ;* IF f '.J T b I I S ‘'': ’^r Wk } r A f *• S *' t 4 > '* < - > f •» .4 ■' •1 >' J ■k « J9 4 Xt s s. •nsau V. V •-K *5 ,1 k I :4i r? r A- / •1. tickets: hastingsJudusxom 1269-818-249^ Other Events Band Ensembles Concert Tue, 4/1 7:00 pm HHS Choir Follies | Thu, 4/171 7:00 pm M » M 7^ I • «» h r J t b I ‘7/ . /I .1 $ «k I • s ! t -1 I x . A. e. J <3- k s -.4 < t. VAi I 11 • .I I -* "k « rr s r I Ji •H >I d I •• i WAITING FOR SPRING -J t *4J*d F /■'U r, 1 I . 1.1 * s x 1 A Jib-r- l.\ ,r ~*2~ *k^ T , *♦ I >1 < •1 - ♦ ♦ k G I . I 1 1 I I i J s 1 1l« 1I This pair of deer was seen observing Fall Creek during snowy conditions earlier this month. Photographer Del Bachert speculated the duo is look ing forward to sunny skies and warmer temperatures. Photo by Del Bachert f '^L . X I I I. » > - . 1 k- * 4 I. T *^r. •A I I A/W Mr ’V TW I A KX. ' *\ J K 'V . i- ' ■!i ’7 9.i ►*? 1 Ti t »•** 9 r ,T^ K' h ’* l».*. ■>% '■1 t 9 I •l" • Jh D zf f I h I r ( T' / •z* .1 st 4 «e t A I> ■< .. •** J B i «r I > 1 I .«’ f i ntM 'X' ..u* -*l t t \ 4 I ••X ’-a s f r I J I . I J •l <3-2 5 J t ( 7 , rtT' I I- '-•0'4 * •• i< .--7 « 7 •»' V V; r if •r J M. ws •> •l. t t ■ 4 • I Sr r» • 4 .i I . f ; -V I 9 *d i ‘Ji «• ■!C;v 'T* r ; U' I Fl Sy 'W (» s 4 >.l •J I •s X I ’..J ;n^’£: ^\\ I . I -Tf 4 > i . <k SV- ■ ►, • l* < 9 > t >s Grand Rapids Symphony Music of Harry Potter Sun, 4/13 I 3:00 pm I > ;4 >• I\ I 'ft- '>i s r ’,1 i r I *K <i^ •* ! »• 1 ♦ *«O( k W'M' 1 K>r-s Ax^ * .'4 < »' -, We’ve dug into some things. I’ve got some answers to many of my ques tions. I like, for sure, the idea that this doesn’t lock us in in any way...,” said Commissioner Bruce Campbell, ''But I see 135 apartments ±ere that’s at stake. But our risk is so minimal on this, if there’s risk at all. To turn it down would be a failure of our jobs to try to provide some housing in this county. And, hopefully, it’ll be a step in the direction that we can provide even more housing.” > c 'V 1 <-lf 7-•A S . # I <'. **<•-, --j DID YOU SEE? i * *w -> *■ b PACE program would be a good fit,” said Taylor. Some commissioners saw the move on Tuesday as a move in the right direction for the county to attract more housing. “I, too, had lots of reservations when this first came about, as we should have as commissioners on anything that’s new and we are not familiar with, but as we, as you’ve (Commissioner Jackson) said, we’ve worked on it for six or seven weeks. 'Hk* « 1 The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously this week to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy program in the county. Here, county board chair Dave Jackson (right) and vice chair Dave Hatfield discuss the program. Photo by Molly Macleod Professional Events DIVA Jazz Orchestra Fri, 4/25 7:30 pm wer *w J J \ X M \ < ;n -I *1 otF’l' '.VK BP.; jfcl • » David Hatfield! ■* w* I «2 '/T- A T 11 S b .. 1 -^- - > 1 ■■■< jj d r *s • s ^Ui 7^ ,\ MM* .. i r .'■ 5'^- ♦« 4 » ’ I* s RW» ' I <-7 • 1 •>• L >• '. ■£<? I t •*< 7 HAaiN&^ PERFORMING ARTG CENTER SYMPFWf .BE > ( ■I GRAND RAPIDS 1 r 1 I .'^17 •<.sr. f"; ,. *1 ■- T'' ' e, — - «W •?, V ■‘A > r 1 j w *4 * rf’ �) I t • I• ; A 1 8 i I 1 >nc 1. 1* 5 s. II 1 I 'I I il 1 I 2 7, ■ r* * Rs? 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' •1 3 iim^ . 1 Hunters will gather at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. The cost is $225, which includes two nights’ lodging, Friday evening dinner, breakfast snacks, Saturday lunch and Saturday evening wild game sampling. This event is limited to eight new New adult hunters can learn to hunt wild turkeys next mon± from experi enced mentors at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings. The event, sponsored by ±e National Wild Turkey Federation, is one of many events it is sponsoring next mon± aimed at educating new turkey hunters. r.j »k f 1 < .*•. I 1 I '• '?*5t « I’ x; ■? II r Xk S t I*. I st tii I r I i:: 1 S’ I t 1 ::!a «« 6^ Ji } I 4 'I ♦ J V I » 1 * -4- r The Thornapple Kellogg High School National Honor Society inducted 55 new members last week. Courtesy photo : ilqc mor LfflscteBrAvft 1f 1 A<< • • r B » The Thomapple Kellogg High School Elizabeth Thurber Chapter of National Honor Society inducted 55 new members at a ceremony last Thursday night, March 20. The new " members include eight from the class of 2026 and 47 from the class of 2027, bringing the total number of members to 95. NHS Advisor Barb Maring wel comed the students and guests. “As you can tell, these 55 students deserve to be called the best of our student body. Let us remember that the National Honors Society is more than a cord worn at graduation, more than a certificate, or a line on a resume. These talented students understand this, and they know they’re about to make a commitment to use their gifts and talents to better the lives of others in their community through their involvement in the NHS. Let us remember that the NHS is a lesson in how to live a life as an active member of society - a lesson for a lifetime,” said Maring. NHS members must meet several criteria for membership. Students must have a 3.5 GPA and provide evidence of their leadership and ser vice. Students submit a written essay describing how they portray the four pillars of the NHS character, service, leadership and scholarship. A five-member faculty council deter mines which students should be invit ed to NHS. High School Principal Tony Petersen said being in the NHS is an honor. “1 would like to be among the first to congratulate you. It is an honor to serve as your principal and I’m proud of each of you for the hard work, dedication, leadership service, and the impeccable character that each of you has displayed. You’re among the best and the brightest at TKHS and I look forward to seeing the legacy that you continue to build as a member of the National Honor Society,” said Petersen. 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CLASS OF 2027 Molly Alden, Rian Allen, Avery Bushman, Raegen Chapman, Caleb Chatman, Mason Chivis, Saige Clous, Mark Cuison, Parker Dahley, Jalen DeVore, Madelyn Eitel, Alexander Evans, Elijah Frazer, Grady Galaviz, Mary Gaudreau, Logan Goggins, Austin Hansford, Peyton Hardy, Ellie Harmon, Julia Hart, Adalyn Henry, Alexander Hildabrand, Alexa Hoeksma, Adelaide Holderman, Jacob Koster, Addyson Lambert, Leighton Leslie, Alaina McCrumb, Callie Middleton, Gage Novak, Isabelle Piering, Carmen Reynolds, Reece Ritsema, Marissa Rowley, Katelyn Scobey, Taylor Seif, Paige Sheely, Meghan Skidmore, Lily Stanard, Ethan Strait, Charles VanDuine, Brandan Velting, Alexis Watson, Emma Weeber, Chloe Yates, Alyvia Zolinski and Parker Zube. — MM ONLINE AUCTION Tuesday, April 8 Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS RON DINGERSON Monday at 5 p.m. RETIREMENT LIQUIDATION THE HASTINGS BANNER 1243 Woodland Rd, Woodland, Ml Tuesday at Noon t '<<1 THE k L REMINDER « 4* yA Inspections: Tues, April 1 & Mon, April 7 (12-1 pm) Wednesday at Noon Load Out; Wed. 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Petersen greeted each member before they received their certificates from Collantes and Kyle Hoebeke, who serves as the NHS vice president. Collantes then had all new members recite the NHS pledge and formally welcomed them into the NHS. Students inducted are: The Hastings City Council set its plan for filling a vacan cy this week after First Ward Councilman Bill Nesbitt com pleted his final meeting on the council on Monday. Nesbitt served on the council since being appointed to the seat in February 2022, serv ing out the remainder of for mer council member Therese Maupin-Moore’s term. After being elected to the council in December 2022, Nesbitt ran as a challenger for the seat of mayor against incumbent Dave Tossava in 2024. Ultimately, Nesbitt lost in the mayoral race but remained on the council in his First Ward seat. Nesbitt announced his resigna tion from the council earlier this month, citing health concerns. His last meeting was Monday. His resignation will be official at the end of March. According to city charter, the council must appoint someone to fill the seat within 45 days of Nesbitt’s official end date on the council. If the council fails to appoint someone after 45 days, a special election will be held. Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale presented a time line for filling the vacancy to council members on Monday. A notice informing residents of the council vacancy will be published in the Thursday, April 3, edition of The Banner. Monday, May 5, at 4 p.m. is the deadline for letters of interest to be given to the city clerk. Council mem bers will host a workshop for inter views on Monday, May 12, at 6 p.m. The workshop will be followed by the regular council meeting, where Moyer-Cale said council members could appoint someone — three days before the May 15 deadline. If all goes to plan, the new appointee will be sworn in at the Monday, May 27 meeting. w> I 1 •3-’ • City council sets timeline for filling vacancy Editor J• 3 ' •k;’ BARN HELP WANTED Must have experience with horses. Full and part time positions available with competitive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell yahoo.com if interested. hunters (two hunters per mentor) and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration can be found at your.nwtf. org/events/login/. For more information, contact Jen Davis at jdavis@nwtfnet or 734-6806049. —MM Molly Macleod * r .-iMPy I ir^’ I $ » *1 V -•W, BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-8187793. A I UiT 1 Fledgling turkey hunters are invited to learn from expe rienced mentors at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute next month. I X’, I MV < 2^' iTT' r T V b •* r k I ... * 9 f. ♦ I I > 4 .v- ■ I / ’ r* K <1 > 'i * > X • Thursday, March 27, 2025 6 THE HASTINGS BANNER b www.HastingsBanner.com f A 9 I iV 1 * ? 9 I J T. > k ♦♦ L* I’ .4 I* I ?y 1 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM 5'» .Mi I A > •l i ‘ ;.b Colleen Reed Colleen Reed, beloved by many for her spunky spirit and quick wit, passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 81. Colleen was born on June 10,1943 in Delton. Colleen worked as a project manager for McCormick Enterprises in Delton for over 20 years. She found peace and happiness on the water boating, and treasured the moments spent sitting on her deck. Colleen was a longtime active member of the Delton Moose Lodge. Colleen’s sense of humor and love for lite were as memorable as her love for her cat, Shadow, who was a constant source of comfort and companionship. Colleen’s lively character and kind heart will be dearly missed, as she leaves i behind a legacy of laughter, love, and an unforgettable presence. Colleen is survived by her daughter, Rhonda (Terry) Wier; siblings, Karen (Robert) Gifford and Bob McCormick, several grand and great grandchildren. Colleen was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Randy Reed, children, Jeff Mol and Cheryl Mol, and sister, Diane Sample. She will be missed by many caring friends and neighbors, especially Rick and Stephanie Hendricks. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Please visit www. williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Colleen’s family. A > I I * if HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, March 27 - Movies. Memories and Milestones watches a 1954 film starring William Holden and Barbara Stanwyck, 5 p.m. Friday, March 28 - Friday Science Story Time 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 a.m.; Native Plant Garden ing Workshop; On the Road! With Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 2 p.m.; Before #VanLife; 90 Nights in a Van — An Alaskan Road Trip, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Digital Lit eracy workshop: Michigan eLibrary (MeL) — your 24/7 digital resource hub, 6 p.m. (registration required). More information about these and other events is available by calling f/7e library, 269-945-4263. Worship Togeth er 7 J Rc §1 • p at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• /*w A Deanne Lee Shriver (Bristol) Deanna Lee Shriver (Bristol) passed peacefully March 10, k2025, in the presence of family r following a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was a < fighter and defeated the odds, surviving much longer than expected. She was very ready to move on to the presence of her Lord and Savior. Born February 23,1941, in Battle Creek, Ml to parents, Lyle and Kathryn (Saunders) Bristol, Deanna lived a full life filled with family and adventure. Her trust in the Lord began at an early age and she was a great example to family and those around her. Her faith sustained her and enabled her to grow through many challenges in life. She lived her first 18 years in Hastings. At 14 years old, as she was walking home from school, a work truck with a board extended to the side came around a corner hitting her in the head and causing a severe concussion. Fortunately, she recovered well but did have some minor difficulties from this later in life. She started her family at the young age of 16, marrying Charles Meier, Jr. from Lansing and giving birth to her first son, Charles Meier III and moving to Wacousta, Ml. Brothers, Christopher and Rex soon followed. Life was good with a growing family until an unfortunate deer hunting accident took Charles’ life at 31, leaving her a widow with three boys at 26. Soon after, Deanna reconnected with a childhood friend, Alfred Samuel Shriver (Sam), who was widowed with four children (Sam, Paul, Robert and Carmen). Within a year they were married and moved back to Hastings with the purchase of Brookside Motor Inn Motel as owner/ operators. Life was very busy managing the Motel with seven children. A year later, Sam had a serious accident at E. W. BLISS resulting in permanent back injury that prevented him from returning to work. To help with income and expanding her property management skills, Deanna took Enrichment courses through Michigan State University. Upon completion, she was able to secure a position at Ed Rose and Sons, Inc. as Leasing Agent, Assistant Manager and Resident Manager. This led to a move to Shell Point, FL in 1988, where she continued in Real Estate Sales and Management. She earned her FL real estate and brokerage licenses which led to her own real estate brokerage, ■ Shell Point Realty. Sam assisted her as the business A grew and they invested in properties, primarily to assist ii rr people with buying their own homes. Sam went home to be with his Lord at the VA Hospital in Gainesville, FL December 18. '7 2010. after a brief battle with cancer. In 2013, Deanna was encouraged to try a social media networking site where she met Ervin Gaskill, also from Hastings, with many common connections. They met and were soon married January 2014. With Erv’s passion for fishing, Erv joined Deanna in Florida. She began having some health issues with the fibrosis so in 2021 they decided to move back to Michigan to be near family. Deanna loved people and consistently demonstrated a caring heart. Her drive and commitments were a tremendous inspiration to her family and anyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Kathryn Bristol; sister, Marilyn (Bristol) McWhinney; husband, Charles Meier; husband, Samuel Shriver; and sons, Christopher Meier, Rex Meier and Robert Shriver. She is survived by sisters; Linda Bristol, Barbara (Bristol) Palmer and Sharon (Bristol) Bromley; brother-in-law, Bruce McWhinney; husband, Ervin Gaskill; sons: Charles Meier III, Samuel Shriver II, Paul Shriver; Robert Gaskill and Gorden Gaskill; and daughter. Carmen Shriver. A graveside service will be held at Hastings Township Cemetery on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. There will be a luncheon and time of fellowship immediately following the graveside service at the Daniels Funeral Home in . Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Deanna’s name to Corewell Hospice and Palliative Care. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. ■ k '4 . f HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: P.O. Box 8, School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046, Pastor Roger Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. f I Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle •> School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. ♦ >• * I r i 1' I f I F J f I i I r r t I J I 1 I I > T * ' » “ I J I I ,> nl' ! i I< K s ** I ' * 3 r i I• V 4 i I -r I I ' ! II ' kI > r t, I c AH % I I It • I ii. r )? 1 J 3 r 1 4 7 t I 'J c Bl I' R - n- r 4 >• XA ..H •* -•J .'Ur ' b I f if — ■ ll * . PV L -i. - ,L ^9 4 ♦ J /' *f I I I I I I t iti * F 1 s ? 1 I - --^nc I I f f I 11>. sA I ( k .> 1 --A p ■ 1 I 4 --- « zl >-M| * ^*** . 4 > i f S. t t >M ’^R.1 4If-'v 'i J V Jk 4 ■ V «.• V if* *p ! f. I 1 1 ; 5H , -T* -1 J ’ t r • < ' *T 4- '’i? r H * *1 1 9 i “’-T I •■.Tl •X k «, * k» I I 11 1 11 >lh s I *A' rt. The Lakewood Area Choral Society celebrates its 40th season this year. The semi-professional choir is seeking new members. File photo Lakewood Area Choral Society celebrating 40 years, seeking new members The Lakewood Area Choral Society is celebrating its 40th year of bringing cho ral music to the area. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Robert C. Oster, who founded the group in 1986 to provide adults an opportunity to participate in a members. With a varied repertoire including sacred and secular music, Oster says members gain new knowledge at every rehearsal. In the fall of 1985, Oster sent out notices to the various Lakewood communities that he wanted to start a community choir, hoping for maybe 40 people. To his sur prise, 80 people showed up. Since that time, the choir has not dropped below that 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I J I I 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday HotUne'nMb&Eqaipment □ J . __ ’ ■ ft: *1C1 *«4 . large choir. Over those many years, more than 560 singers have joined or are current A WORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF >' <1? I 4 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH A • J I 1 I bc«? HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH This information on mship services is provided by The Hastings Bonner, the churchesand these local businesses: 945-4700 I t www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 1 1*—g e Website: s Products f A I 203 N. Main. Pastor: A I I Life Group 6:30 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH V i I •' www.cbchastings.org. i 5, Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. 273, Hastings, MI 49058. sir 1 3w' LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 11— I ‘>'V COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH /»q It iu mark. As part of the celebration of the 40th anniversary, LACS produced a promo tional and recniitment video, “Come Sing with Us,” to give prospective new members a sample of what is like to sing in this semi-professional choir, as well as to promote the choir and its artistic impact on the surrounding comnnmities. “You could be the next new member! said LACS publicist Terri Tnipiano Bany f 1* The five-and-a-half-minule video can be found at the choral society’s website: lacsmusic.org. The video link will appear on the home page. Membership is open to anyone with choral experience who loves to sing and is willing to be dedicated to the LACS family. There is also a link on the website that prospective new members can use to make an initial inquiry regarding mem bership. The 2025 rehearsal and concert schedule and a copy of the member hand book will be sent following the inquiry. The first choral society rehearsal for the 2025 season takes place Monday, March 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the choir room at Lakewood High School, 7223 Velte Rd, t 'J* i;» I % I’ *' »sii 9 Tf-, I I S a 5 •ta 'J •( I ) ' • lb 3 *Ul2i * tJ s I' \ }) . A 4 » i fi’ ' r » I 3 .i i .<T * i XA - TSu_ «1VN •* t 'I 3 » .A .’di r'^ h L'ji; 1 'jHI r ' ■’ 3 bul :.’ 1 '•X / ll « 1 ? I'? > -t f’- •“T---------- .th '1 iu ’T 1 ihjj I * f.p■‘Ui l>> 1 1. :Ji. ^JL -k b, ll Lake Odessa. A frill slate of concerts is set for this 40th anniversary season; June 8—Sacred Concert at Eaton Rapids United Methodist Church; June 22—Sacred Concert at the First Presbyterian Church in Ionia; September. 28—Pops Concert at the Hastings High School Performing Arts Center, and December 21—Christmas Concert with the Thomapple Wind Band again at the Hastings High School Performing Arts Center. — MM 4 4,1 I• 'in A I, J •-■ « j;rL « I J iwi- *J ; H-’B ■ c 4 I J I %-n -4* rfwr M J 4 r^. b < fl IC I. • I • x ■-.'t 1, I X. li'^. I s I* ♦ ♦ fa •sI . ■.. I • X 4 Lxi— t •• I T �I f I I J THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com >vJ 7 Thursday, March 27, 2025 ■V i V. \ 5 I A 4b / TURNING BACK THE PAGES r =1 ‘X In My Time’ Part VIII I I i 9. I I I ■1 I t 1; f ' < 9 4 « 4 t i « t« * BANNER AUGUST 24, 1995 1 I i '1 JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT > < * » J z I J.i * Dg * I ■I Robert E. Faulkner was bom in 1910 and grew up in Barry County in the villages of Delton and Middleville. 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Xf J?<r&’-< .Ip < 4 5 Zz ' iz 1 -I 1 t ? -1 .> Mt it ,nl ;1 4*4 • ’1 : 1 p ?.A 1 I 'I * J 41 — A I ■jr *» 1 ‘■wi ■>. 5- s5?;t t- J u* •Vwi 4w ■ r^r M t’r* ,IV ' >*V' B f’S I > |F' r 9. »T f • 1 --■ I u. y . ‘ t •■ M- Ip y r < iJ* ?p; b frhr si I I 1: , f f i»'- •r fi t » i,i Ik I I r i I! •4‘ I t '.-tr t ' T) CIT 9 j» A n I tl t fl ' ; 1 DETROIT 1931-1932 “Driven by a cold November wind, dust devils swirled around Detroit’s Woodward Avenue. I pulled my over coat close around me to protect myself from the biting cold. Across the street, 1 noticed a hatless man dressed in summer-weight pants that we called ice cream pants, and a thin jacket. He was bent into the wind and obvi ously suffering from the cold. He looked as though his clothing was made up of rejects Itom the Goodwill store. After a momenL I recognized him as a man I had met in September while looking for a room to rent. “I had come to Detroit in September of 1931 to enroll in Detroit City Law School, now part of Wayne State University. A room advertised for rent in the want ads led me to a pleasant street of nice homes. “A well-dressed man of about 35 years old answered the door. He invited me into his lavishly furnished den. It even had a bear rug, complete with head, in front of the fireplace. He seemed to want to talk and told me about himself. He had worked as a salesman for the American Radiator Company and had averaged $500 a month. (Editor’s note: In 2025, this would amount to $10,381.74 a month). He showed me a large closet full of fine clothes, silk neckties, suits that appeared to be tailor-made, Florsheim shoes and expensive shirts. : “’I don’t know what I’m going to do, I have no income. I can’t pay the mortgage,’ he said. “We never got to discussing room rent. In fact, I never saw the room. He obviously wasn’t going to have a room to rent for very long. , “He was the man that I saw on Woodward Avenue on that cold November morning. In two months, the Depression had reduced him from upper middle class to ±e status of a pauper. He was just one of millions of Americans who could no longer support themselves. “I found a room and enrolled in night classes, hoping to work days. A couple of weeks after enrolling, I met a fellow student from Grand Rapids. We decided to get a one-room apartment toge±er where we could cook our own meals. (On) weekends, I hitchhiked to Battle Creek and he hitchhiked to Grand Rapids. “He always brought back a paper sack of cracked wheat which he obtained from his father who worked in a 24 *ain mill. Usually, my roommate cooked the wheat for breakfast. “One morning, he slept in, so I looked into the bag of wheat. To my horror, it was full of maggots. I emptied it into the garbage can. When my roommate arose, he asked where the wheat was, and I told him about the bugs. I was astounded by his reply. He was indignant. ‘ Where do you think 1 got the wheat? My father sweeps the mill. We’ve been eating the floor sweepings all the time and you never complained before. A few maggots won’t hurt you.’ “Soon after that, he moved in with a girl who paid the rent. Fortunately, two other students were searching for a third to share an apartment on Garfield Street just off of Woodward, within easy walking distance of school. The total rent was $40 a month, including heat and elec tricity. It had two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and one bath. “One of my roommates was a self-confident, sophis ticated and high-strung man from across the river in Canada. My other roommate was a pleasant, but very intensive socialist. Despite our differences, we got along well. “The Canadian said, ‘I’ll do all the cooking, but you two will do all the dishes, potato peeling and so forth.’ I rather resented his giving us orders, but since neither my other roommate or I could cook, we didn’t object. We had even less objection when he frequently brought fresh eggs from his uncle’s farm near Windsor. He never asked us to pay for the eggs. We had little money, and I had not been able to find a job anywhere. “I saw an ad for cards for 50 boxes of aspirin for 50 cents a card. I asked Dad for $25 and bought 50 cards. Each box of aspirin retailed for 10 cents. I would put a few cards under my arm and contact every store within walking distance. I would say something like, ‘Buy a card for $2 and get $5 back.’ If I had a good day, I would sell one or two, usually for a dollar or a dollarand-a-half. “One day, I went into what appeared to be a cigar store. The store was about 8 feet deep and had one cigar case. I noticed a door behind the cigar case with a peep hole covered by a sliding piece of wood. I knew I had stumbled on a blind pig, a place selling liquor, which was still illegal. Two dollars will bring you five,’ I said to the man behind the cigar case. He reached into the cash register and handed me the two dollars. He never said a word, nor did his face change expression. “Then, I realized that if 1 could find enough blind pigs, I could make a little money. 1 sensed that it would not be good to go back in the same place twice. I ran out of the stores within walking distance and with all my work, I just about recovered my investment. “We lived 45 blocks from downtown Detroit, so when it was necessary to go downtown, we took the streetcar. It cost us five cents and a transfer cost of two cents. We found that we could transfer to a line that came within five blocks of our apartment. The three cents we saved was important, because we had very little money. “We had little entertainment but frequently we could go to a movie on Woodward on Wednesday night. This movie theater ran continuously for 24 hours a day. The shows changed at midnight on Wednesday. Since the 1 I i ♦ ♦ price of admission was only 10 cents, quite a few home less persons who had been able to get a few dimes pan handling spent the night there. The theater ran double features so on Wednesday nights we saw four movies for 10 cents. “I walked down Woodward on a March day. The newsboys were crying, ‘Extra! Extra! Lindbergh baby kidnapped!’ Later, the body was found dead. The mur der served to thicken the gloom that engulfed the coun try. “Nothing seemed to go right in 1932. There was a march by unemployed workers at the Ford plant. Guards shot several of the mob. “A few days later, as I was coming out of our apart ment on Garfield, I heard a loud noise on Woodward Avenue. I walked toward the comer and saw a huge parade of men and women marching in ranks that stretched clear across the street. The ranks were about six feet apart, moving down the street in a fast walk. As they walked, they sang ‘The Red Flag’ and ‘The Communist International.’ Between songs, they shouted in unison, ‘We want bread, not bullets! We want bread, not bullets!’ “It was over an hour before the last of the marchers passed Garfield Street. The papers played down the incident. The next morning, the Free Press had a little item down on the bottom of the front page headed ‘Five f 9 !► 'F< r* . r‘ *1 « .•^5’ ' -v*.k5i I s, I .V A' 4'^ V •.H f V. .. *’ j .* 3 95 '•f 'W P L’ /■» > I . it . I I. 9 » •! i V A ’f?W &* »^4af ^4 JW* '15 c3 s r 5 * *^•<5 k4bA r a Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., taken just a short time before he was kidnapped in 1932. Thousand Communists March.’ “Around the first of April, my Canadian roommate said that he could get me a job at the Plymouth car plant. His brother worked in the office and had a fnend who was superintendent. The hourly rate was 50 cents, plus bonus. The bonus usually amounted to 25 cents per hour. The plant worked nine hours a day, five days a week. “At first, I had several soft jobs, such as working ±e kick press and cleaning the nuts and washers fi'om the floor sweeping. However, after a few days, the foreman told me to swing axles on the line. The differentials were assembled to the axles on two tables next to the room where the differentials were assembled. The dif ferentials came out of the room on a belt. The men at the near table could reach the belt, but I had to carry the differentials fi'om the belt to ±e table. I swung the axles on the main assembly line with block and tackle. I had to swing 120 axles per hour, two a minute, on the belt and carry 60 differentials. There was a place on the belt for each axle, and if I missed filling one, all the men on the line would holler at me, as this could cut the bonus. As we approached quitting time, I would wonder if I could last out the day. “As we got into May, the business picked up and, fre quently, at a few minutes to quitting time, the foreman would come out with two fingers raised, meaning that I would be working two hours of overtime. Somehow, I managed to last the 11 hours, “To get to the plant by 7 a.m., I had to catch a street car at 5:30 (a.m.). After a relatively short ride, I had to change cars. I can still hear the conductor shouting ‘Baltimore, Milwaukee, Grand Belt East and West.’ “One day, soon after I got off the streetcar coming home from work, a bum came up to me and said, ‘Brother, can you spare a dime?’ I replied, ‘I’m working A. t I k 4 t 4 w 4 4 J* f' •1 9* 9 *• 5^ < I 'o / b f f f c \ V *9 f* <• I j "ar J ► I K A . * ?4 kV « A J r • « '4 to ;:<n « 4 I« s 41 » I X The Faulkner Family, taken in the 1920s. Standing are (from left) Paul, Earl and Robert, seated are Ellis, Grace and Arnold. this side of the street, you get on the other side.’ Without any hesitation, he crossed the street. “By June, the 11-hour day had become routine. This left me no time to study and wi± exams coming up, I told the superintendent I was quitting. He asked me why and I told him. He told me I wouldn’t have to work overtime until after exams. “I was not prepared for this, (and) was sick of the city. I wanted to get back to Middleville with its shady streets and fiiendly people. I just couldn’t imagine spending the summer in Detroit. 1 had put a little money in the bank, and I still resent the fact that ±e bank charged me 50 cents to withdraw my $87. My decision to quit a good job with ±e Depression getting worse probably didn’t make much sense. The chances are though ±at if I had stayed in Detroit and put rtioney in the bank, I would have lost all or most of it when the banks failed. “The summer of 1932,1 resumed my job as greenskeeper on Dad’s golf course. The course was losing money. I don’t recall if it was that summer or the next that Dad closed the course for good. Even though I had found little time to study for my law school exams, 1 managed to pass all my courses, which included crimi nal law and contracts. However, I had neither the money or the inclination to Continue in school. It would have required three more years, and I wanted to start earning. some money. “So, in the fall of 1932,1 went back to Battle Creek looking for work. There were more unemployed than ever, but I managed to find a temporary job. The A & P grocery chain was getting ready to open a store in Battle Creek. I was one of five or six men who were hired. We put up stock, washed windows, carried 100-pound bags of sugar on our backs and did whatever else was needed to be done. We worked 10 hours a day for a dollar-anda-half a day, nine dollars for a 60-hour week. There were no coffee breaks. “The manager said the best workers would be offered a steady job in the new store. Through a back window of the store, we could see a trash can behind a restau rant. The sight of a man going through the trash looking for discarded food inspired us to work harder. “Before we finished our work, a day or two before the store was open, the man in charge of ±e meat depart ment said he had a job for me if I wanted it. He said that the store would open at 7:30 a.m. and close by 6:30 p.m. My job would be to come in one half-hour before the store opened and fill the meat case, work in the meat department until closing time and stay after closing to put the meat back in the cooler and clean the case and pans. Tn Bay City, I had two men doing this job and they were paid seven dollars a week. But if you can handle it by yourself, I’ll give you eight dollars.’ “I might make eight dollars, cover my room and meals, but I wouldn’t have a cent for anything else. Of course, I turned the job down.” ► •• To be continued... et PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - MARCH 28 - APRIL 3 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ March 1-31 — Mystery Hike: A Sticky Situation. Spring is a time of melting snow and new growth. Plants emerge from dormancy and undergo a variety of processes to prepare for the summer growing season. Follow the trail to solve the mystery of spring’s sweetest treat. The Mystery Hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. March 1-31 — March Storybook Walk; “Hello, Puddle I ” by Anita Sanchez; illustrated by Luisa Uribe. What happens in a puddle? This puddle is a busy place, welcoming animals and creating habitat. Explore puddle ecology of all four seasons. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Friday, March 28 — Science Story Time at the Hastings Public Library: Signs of Spring, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29 ~ Native Plant Gardening Workshop; On the Road, 9-10 a.m. at the Vermontville Township Library. Monday, March 31 — Native Plant Gardening Workshop: On the Road, 2-3 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library. ♦ 9 f I V L I VA'V; :??v. •« . JTm « 9 ■ i!*^o nnV. T t April 1-30 — Michigan Frogs and Toads. Can you hear a "peeper?" Michigan is full of interesting frogs and toads. “Jump" into a hike and learn about these unique species. The Michigan Frogs and Toads hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. April 1-30 — April Storybook Walk: "Frog vs. Toad" by Ben Mantle. Frog and Toad want to eat the same fly! Soon, their constant arguing wakes a hungry alligator. Follow the trail to find out where this surprising story ends. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet, The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Tuesday, April 1 — Plan, Plant and Grow: A Native Plant Gardening Workshop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join the Institute for an informational program on native plant selection and garden planning, planting and maintenance. Thursday, April 3 — Nature Playdates in the Play Space; Signs of Spring, 10-11 a.m. f More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. I �< .nv nir V J r I I a ’ ; k t 8 Thursday, March 27, 2025 I BANNER wwv/.HastingsBanner com r j * PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 628 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that. Synopsis PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 627 Hope Township Budget Public Hearing & Regular Township Board Meeting The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAP TER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 170, AS AMENDED, BY AMEND ING THE FOLLOWING: ARTICLE 90-VII-5-W00DLAWN MEADOWS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 90-721 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND DIVISION S-V-S, ARTICLE II, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970 TO ESTABLISH THE PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURES FOR THE CIH OF HASTINGS. Was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 25th of March 2025. Was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 25th of March 2025. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. March 17, 2025 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Amended agenda approved Budget Public Hearing opened at 6:31pm Public hearing closed at 6:32 pm 2025-2026 Budget adopted. Regular meeting opened at 6:36 pm Approved: Consent agenda Cemetery contracts Groundskeeper contract Resolution 2025-2 Depositories for Hope Township public monies Resolution 2025-3 Designate Primary Bank Depository Resolution 2025-4 Treasurers Tax Motions Resolution 2025-5 2024-2025 Township Board Meeting schedule Resolution 2025-6 General Appropriations Act Payment of bills through March 31, Linda Pehn City Clerk Citv Clerk Cin OF HASTINGS ' w 9 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. April 9,2025 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc.org. Asphalt Paving - Road Widening The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following; Property Owner) / r I < - .5 I- rxi i 3 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAP TER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: ARTICLE 90- IX, DIVISION 90-IX-5, SECTION 90-883 (B)(4). I t f I /1 Si (if ‘ I </ 1 f i ' 1 1 iM IT ' h I ■ , I 4 F JI e 2025 $ Was adopted by the City (Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 25th of March 2025. t I « Sw f 7:00 PM Place: Tyden Center. Community Room. 121 South Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the oppor- tunity to be heard at the above menboned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkeesler@barTycounty.org. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West state Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY David Solmes Chairman Jim James Vice Chairman Jamie Knight Member and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and au dio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dis abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wribng or calling the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058,(269)945-1284 Sarah VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 10, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Dennis R. Allen and Josephine M. Allen, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage 1 Incorporated Date of mortgage: May 21,2019 Recorded on May 24.2019, in Document No. 2019-005031. Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine ' and 23/100 Dollars ($117,429.23) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel 1: Part of Lot(s) 5 and 6, Block 14 of VILLAGE OF WOODLAND according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 21 of Barry County Records, described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet; thence West 33 feet for the place of beginning: thence West 132 feet; thence North 66 feet; thence East 132 feet; thence South 66 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: A part of Lots 7 and 9 of Block 14 and a strip of land 1 1/2 rods wide on the West end of Lot 9 of the VILLAGE OF WOODLAND described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 14 of the Vil age of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof, for the place of beginning; thence North 15 feet along the East line of said Lot 7; thence West to a point 11/2 rods West of the West line of said Lot 9 of Block 14; thence South to a point 11/2 rods West of the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence East along the South line of said Lot 9 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence North along the East line of said Lot 9 to the Southwest corner of said Lot 7; thence East along the South line of said Lot 7 to the point of beginning. Parcel 3; Part of Lots 5,6 and 10 of Block 14 of the original VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 21 and vacated Green street adjacent thereto described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet along the West line of Section 16; thence West 33.0 feet at right angles for the true place of beginning; thence South 6.0 feet: thence West 363 feet to the center of vacated Green Street; thence North along the center of Green Street to a point 24.75 feet West of the Northwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 231 feet along the North line of Lot 10 to the Northeast corner thereof; thence South to a point West of the place of beginning; thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 217 N Main St, Woodland., Ml 48897 4889 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1555640 (03-13)(04-03) sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 6, 2025 File No. 25-003062 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 r Ai* - i kv?'- r* gww»< i, J ?K. t City Clerk 1 . «* A I ..■?j J Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority f ni:i ik. 9 'Lr S.3 ii Meeting Schedule for 2025-2026 Third Tuesday of Each Month 6:30 PM AI - V' 2025 April 15 l/* 2025 *“r May 20 2025 June July 17 2025 August 15 19 September 16 October 21 NO NOVEMBER MEETING December 16 2025 I A’ L; A iI fl < 7. s 1s 2025 I * tl i r 2025 f t f'' 2025 * * I t LJ f A 2025 t -» ni A 2026 January February March 4 20 17 17 2026 2026 2026 ‘V, 1 I nnl f • I r.. I '*' ♦ ’.irJ **• All meetings are located at 11191 S M43 Hwy., Delton, MI 49046 Call 269 623 3401 for information 1 mV $ J /y, i -• i I u k I M- I It I THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT. PUBLIC ACT 267 ON 1976 AS AMENDED ALL MEETING DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE I Ilir. ■ f >• .»» '♦ -rUfrv '•ri I A I 1 I I 1i * J rr' I 1 t ari -r i • 1 » '(.• k-l i-'L J * NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDING 4 ‘ V I Attn: Ronald James Rose The following Complaint for Paternity has been filed in the Barry County Circuit Court: Tiffany Leigh Papesh v. Ronald James Rose Case No. 2024-782-DP Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh You have 28 days to file a written ' answer with the Court and serve a copy on the other party, or fake other lawful action. If you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in Plaintiff’s complaint. Please contact attorney John M. , Danian with any questions at (616) 560-5980 I •« • •« A I Li 1 ■ni *■ * I I k - *1. t /I r I I,-, f I' ..J 'IQ- ■n ' J -4 I •- 1 I i '■«- r " , t ) *fc?l 1- I I t * * <. 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A MT •t STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30064-DE William M. Doherty Court Address; 206 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone: 269-945-1930 Estate of Heidi Kristen Mausolf. Date of birth: 09/19/1987 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Heidi Kristen Mausolf. died 02/15/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to, Shawn Jenkins, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 03/19/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Shawn Jenkins 14981 North Uldriks Drive Battle Creek, Ml 49017 269-598-9442 - 1? r* I t ft 3 vrr i f Vd * -i' (■ * =^JBteWi .til I <If I I WJOJ ■WiigB A'^; I'. A I4iim > Linda Perin Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attention homeowner: If you are a militar service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in ^arry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A.. Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19, 2019, in Number 2019-001257, Instrument and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023-008173, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine and 43/100 Dollars ($207,769.43). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1 :OO PM on APRILS, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River; thence Northeasterly along said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such I. * X I 1 Adjourned 7:12 pm Submitted by: * I r A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. appointments Planning Commission resignation Doug Peck, Supervisor -i. ■' I f I \' •> Zoning Board of Appeals Purpose: Request a dimensional variance to construct an Meeting Date: April 14,2025. Time; 1 •j & f in RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district is 10 ft. kJ > f r* Johnstown Township. addition with side yard setback of 2.9 ft. The side yard setback r I Location: 248 E Hickory Rd, Battle Creek in Section 29 of The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starling promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Brandon L. Eberly, a single man and Danielle M. Dewey, a single woman Mortgagee: Mortgage Original Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): TH MSR Holdings LLC f/k/a Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Mortgage: May 18, 2015 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 22, 2015 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $48,445.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 2 of Cappons Country Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 52. Common street address (if any): 4565 S M 37 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058-9380 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number slated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: March 27, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1556727 (03-27)(04-17) i m ( The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that: Attested to by Case Number V-06-2D25 - Martha L Engle (Applicant/ j < Planning Commission appointments NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNH A / z PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 629 I f •b, Library Grant 2025-2026 Linda Perin U i»I CITY OF HASTINGS r MP’ i Cin OF HASTINGS *' I• I: 1 �I I % I k I s if., * . -.’ir i • T - W. n <«k ' i' V < ALL-BARRY COUNTY M I < r I * ( < « I s S f e Brett Bremer Sports Editor 3-^ V ’>11 ij *1 1 'A, ■ 4 oV It was a tremendous season of improvement for the girls on the 2024-25 Barry County area varsity competitive cheer teams, but one with some heartbreaking endings. The Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings varsity competitive cheer teams won conference champion ships this season, with the Saxons winning the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference championship and the TK ladies taking the title in the OK Gold Conference. Lakewood was in a battle all season long in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with Charlotte, but couldn’t quite overtake the Orioles. Maple Valley in the Big 8 Conference and Delton Kellogg in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Division 4 competition both put together solid league showings. Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood, two state finals teams from 2024, couldn’t quite get back to the final day of the cheer state tournament as they were just short of the scores they needed at their respective regional tournaments. Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley were all right on the cusp of advancing to the regional round. The girls on the 2024-25 All-Barry County competitive cheer teams have won all kinds of all-conference, all-district, all-region, academic and team awards for their performance on and high above the mats this winter. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry County Competitive Cheer First and Second Teams. X y 'I -Ai •k < 4. > ■n ) ! •G 1 I I • -‘.1 i J H I), ■■'r* j.vx. f I ''e, . I 1 ■> rz. k * r- ’Xu ww I ev k / } i. A Il Is 'l 1 »< s I 4 1 a I 1#> < » V '1 s 'l •x. A \ -X t A Kt k i I I \ RI A ■ IM I J i* i r J I I 'G 1 u s «* . z. ■^Cp. b. •, - ‘b 4 I Cu ythi i •’ n ' X. •< I ( 1 V s i t ► c. A- • USJc . 'nbiuo:^''^ r k 'u- i I• I': xi 4« ''»• Ra L* ♦ ' I • < ■j.fl *1 J !O)| * * P I i, K 6»Z » V, •/A < n. i 9 » J' • v»^ 7•^ . ■'‘»t » * I *<. £ •I *1 vr • ‘I «. ■iii -.‘At* I • H^-XT-l i: J w tv- 1^ )n » • ■» ’’Tr- •1 • I: x? <7.1 t ^•4 SSsWi:i ■ si 1 •• > ••• F 1/ w ' iT < 3 *■>2 1 J Is ?• 4 I /I’ri • I E- 1.- 4 •s • r. • .4 V yI, *: ^*1 t i-r A ? J T • 5 > J— ■ > r 1 f I J £ w s Ir 4 *1 .K; £ a t i'.' I • --:>(i7::3C3^ r I i' ':^s tiz Z* aw r ___________ I iroi’fiiH* I * ... ,> I' « J i I \ C’ ( : I •« t »A i 4 t: **M I A4 4 t ’ f ft w C-. • -1 > . I I 1 I BISS' . ♦ s ni£3l lb 1/ V [ I him npi • i . i «* A Jt V J < ' *’I l .A />*'« I* F . 'i - fl r expectations. She has a very deco rated reputation in the cheer world already and will continue to chase being an all-conference, district, and region athlete in her senior year,” coach Lula said. Harlie James, Hastings: A soph omore in all three rounds for the Saxons this season, she was named all-conference in the lnterstate-8. A side base in what coach Linsey Jacinto called ±e Saxons’ strongest stunt group, she learned several spots in round one throughout the season to fill in as needed. r^«r* \ Violet Kokx, Delton Kellogg: A three-year varsity veteran on the DK. team, Kokx was named first team all-conference in the SAC this season and second team all-district. 1 Kokx also was named an individual academic all state honoree. Kokx has been a three-round cheerleader for all three of her varsi ty season with f good tumbling Q skills who did a I. •>! < great job as a back spot according to head coach Zoe ~^Tn Reynolds who called her a “valuable asset to the teams the last three years.” Taylor Carpenter, Lakewood: A junior backspot, Carpenter was first team all-conference, first team all-dis trict and second team all-region this season and a team captain. Carpenter was an all-state cheer leader a year ago. W ) V \ I < *■ i . Ur <• h f »'•' > k * • J4 A »** ,• K ' I ’ I 7* « c »1 * »* <A I I .t' -*4' I -J-, 1 !• > hi ,r* 4 * FA'- / •J .r ( fjOjie J ,.9 A ie < J’j If t k > 'i «> z ..u I * Av jfet.f*' ' “ .A . 0 fl* ’ ■.t* <<• .f* 1 ^ » il J' / s * 1 . ;'^ a b *• i . fl 11 r > r ■ t r -7 JI * r» ir f I vr-. I 4 if' r. I. ■». r i '4 I.’ 4 .'I !•? 1 . 1 r > Ciaira Kovich, I Thornapple r Kellogg: A junior who earned all-con ference, all-district and all-region honors for the second season in a row. Ciaira is also a returning flyer with talent and heart that is unmatched by many,” coach Lula said. '^-.. Mia Hilton, Thornapple Kellogg: a junior flyer for the Trojans, Hilton was named all-conference, all-district and an all-region award winner this season. “Mia is a returning flyer with talent that continues to grow beyond our r * J «• f n i'Af’ .t’i I r lh>l * » , #' • (*■ ..fl 6 A II I II »’ • </ ' - Ui •*? I i• > I r f •1. Ml I t I f. A *Ai 4^ 1 ' r.’t k' /* t « n w • •□ A 15';: u' > »• ■ Hj * I 4^ ,r/J' IF' I ■ v. I’ e HR ? V ii •T, £ •> . If ■ ‘ • ' O' ■■■' 4 k J *> )i !« V r, . Tf t .4r . 9 I L z. y z K f . >J lA TJ* •A OP k ■V’ OU' » I <^i I hr.>^ B1 »i J * r C .J .• A I ft' It L •1 \ J L % ' X e » >• «« 'f: ' » ' *^7 I < J v‘’ J . •« S J* U ’I . Payton Cater, Thornapple Kellogg: A returning all-state performer from TK’s 2024 state finals squad, she made the move to back spot to fill team needs after being a base in each of her first two seasons. She was named all-conference and all-district this year. “Payton always proves to be a dynamic asset to the team in any way needed,” TK head coach Madelynn Lula said. 4. .*?* i . < Lilly McKeown, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior backspot for TK in her third year competing at TK and her tenth year in a competitive cheer program. She was named all-conference in the OK Gold this winter. “Lilly is a dedicated athlete who fought hard through an injury this season without missing a step,” coach Lula said. Addison Mesecar, Lakewood: A sophomore base for the Viking team. Mesecar was named first team all-conference and first team all-dis trict this season. Maelynn Miller, Hastings: A senior who filled spots in round three as a main base, side base, front spot and flyer throughout the sea son, coach Jacinto said she played a pivotal role in the Saxons season. Miller was named first team all-conference in the Interstate-8 and second team all-district this season. Jaidyn Seese, Lakewood: A senior base, Seese was also a team captain for the Vikings this season. See was named first team all-con ference and first team all-district. Emily Reitz, Maple Valley: A four-year varsity cheerleader at Maple Valley, Reitz participated in all three rounds and was the Lions’ main flyer this season. She was named first team all-conference in the Big 8 and an all-district cheer leader too. “She is hard working, determined and always wants to give her best for her team,” coach Sarah Huissen said. “She works well with all her team members and show support for her team when learning new materi al and stunts.” Sophia Rose, Maple Valley: A four-year varsity cheerleader who participated in all three rounds. She was a back spot in round three this winter. Rose was named first team all-conference in the Big 8 and sec ond team all-district. She is hard-working, shows great leadership and has a great love for the sport,” according to coach Huissen. “She works well with all her teammates and shares her knowledge of stunting with her team.” 4f * KV i A. J t 5 /«< f < 1^' b' I A iM j I * B' • Iff. Ft - I < * ‘*1 I* ♦ I ( .k 'T-": If « ( il -IE ■f A 1 A •1 • r 11 I- Ciaira Kovich 1 -H' J, Gracie Wilson, Hastings: A junior, Wilson worked to gain the skills to compete in round two with the Saxons this season while con tinuing to be a powerhouse base in round three according to coach Jacinto. Wilson was a team captain, was named the team’s MVP this season, earned all-conference honors in the 1-8 and honorable mention all-dis trict, and coach Jacinto called her a “leader through and through.” 1'^ xS- t < .-i' ft. 't‘ i’. I t f I I * ♦ ♦ J Brynlee Babbitt Smith, Delton Kellogg: Babbitt Smith was named honorable mention all-conference in the SAC this season after being hon orable mention all-district last year. Babbitt Smith has proven to be a valuable member of the team accord ing to coach Reynolds. She has been a three-round cheerleader in each of her varsity seasons. Coach Reynolds said she is one of the team’s top tumblers and a good flyer. Riley Burgess, Lakewood: A sopho more flyer for the Vikings this season. Burgess was named first team all-conference and second team all-district. Photos by Brett Bremer 1 f 4 I ■to Jaidyn Seese Skylarr Anderson, Lakewood: A sophomore base who has been a key member of the Viking squad since she stepped on the mat with the varsity as a freshman. Anderson was named first team all-conference, first team all-district can honorable mention all-region this season. R *>• 4L c ^.:iS:)yTY4rtb- I « T** I J V All-Barry County Competitive Cheer 2024-25 FIRST TEAM 4^ V % k r Caysen Andersen, Delton Kellogg: A three-year varsity cheerleader, Andersen was named her team’s MVP and won the Panthers’ Ironwoman Award for not missing a practice or a meet this season. She was named first team all-conference in the SAC. “Caysen had huge growth this sea son. She has been a round one starter in past seasons. This year she became a three-round starter,” said coach Reynolds. ■St?: I 4^ All-Barry County Competitive Cheer 2024-25 SECOND TEAM e r, v^> WINTER 2024-25 4”^ Cheer teams remain some of the best around ' J '* t 1 J 1 MV * f < ' . W <*■. 9 Thursday, March 27, 2025 r> 4 -* A* THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HcistingsBanner.com f ) Brooklyn Burpee, Maple Valley: A freshman in all three rounds for the Lions, she was her team’s main base in round three. She was named hon orable mention all-conference in the Big 8 and second team all-district this season. “She is hard working, highly moti vated to learn new skills and is a great teammate to her peers,” coach Huissen said. Laurelye Carter, Lakewood: A sophomore base or the Lakewood squad. Carter was an all-conference hon orable mention cheerleader in the CAAC White and earned second team all-district. Kaylee Clarke, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior, Clarke was named all-conference and all-district this winter. A front spot as a freshman, she just spent her second season as a flyer. Kaylee has grown as an athlete far beyond what we ever could have expected when we first met her. She continues to prove to be abundantly coachable, selfless and is full of raw talent,” coach Lula said. Esther King, Hastings: A threeround cheerleader for the Saxons who worked hard to earn her spot in round two, King was named honorable mention all-conference in the 1-8 this winter. “She was a steady constant for her team and stayed positive through the entire season,” coach Jacinto said. T f •M « RI •’.•I • *•*> r I 9 J f’ > < 'Kly •j^ w k #*. *? w I 4^-0 Sophia Rose Makayla Lutz, Delton Kellogg: A two-year varsity cheerleader, she was named her team’s most improved cheerleader last year and this year earned honorable mention all-district as well as academic all-state honors. “Makayla came in as a very green freshman last season. She works hard every day and has made huge strides this season,” according to coach Reynolds. She became a top flyer on the team this season. Jaden Marble, Hastings: A threeround cheerleader who swapped positions from fly fo base this winter, coach Jacinto said she did an amazing job with that transition. See CHEER on 11 �r 1^1/1 < , 10 Thursday, Mar^ 27, 2025 : I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner com < I' »l>' .1 ti’ • I •• / :all-barry county I ;->r .r* J <* •* A■ ♦ V <•» t WINTER 2024-25 u ' Hw. 1 « I, >« 'i * I >« J ?• > Trio of county boys’ teams had double-digit wins •d ; :y The varsity boys’ basketball season had its highs and lows throughout the 2024-25 season. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ •isketball team and the Maple Valley >oys both reached district finals, and Lakewood, Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings all won at least one state tournament game. The Barry County Christian boys, playing outside the MHSAA, and another outstanding season too winning the GL6 Regular Season Championship and then went on to reach the championship game of the Michigan Christian Schools Athletic Association Tournament. The Eagles won a total of 19 games this winter. In MHSAA competition, Thomapple Kellogg and Delton Kellogg were tops in the county with 13 wins apiece overall. Along the way each of the county’s teams had stand-out performances. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry County Boys’ Basketball First and Second Teams. "W v^'^MKr’.^wa'*'- c w7.Trwak‘.r4a^r It. 3 I * ; ''A i;; Si H J.’ i V I Troy Acker, Lakewood: An all-conference guard in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this winter, Acker averaged 11 points and 4.2 rebounds per game and shot 30 percent from behind the three-point line. An explosive athlete, Lakewood head coach Jason Solgat said “he can score at will. He shows those moments, ‘just give me the ball and watch this, I am getting to the rim.’ He can also do the same thing rebounding. He’s got size. He can shoot and not a lot of people' kt^T'as . explosive as him*-When he was on, j he was on.” I I Jett Barnum, Hastings: A senior with plans to play football at Saginaw Valley State University next year, he used the athleticism and size that made him a stand-out on the football field a stand-out on the bas ketball court too. Barnum closed the year averaging 13 points and 9 rebounds a game. He ^hot 54 percent from two-point range this season. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the 1-8. I I I , t ’■ k I I * » * i ’F * i r 'W. J' • Jett Barnum Photos by Brett Bremer “He has played varsity for three sea sons now and continues to grow as a player and person. Tyler leads both on and off the court, the passion and love for the game shows every time he steps out on the court.” V* All-Barry County Boys’ Basketball 2024-25 FIRST TEAM 4 V. ■>5 E. Teegen McDonald, Maple Valley: A sophomore guard, McDonald averaged 19.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 2.1 assists a game, leading his team ins coring, steals and blocks and finishing second in those other two categories. He scored at least 20 points in 13 games and 30 in three games with a season-high 36 in a bailgame with Bronson. He was an all-conference player in the Big 8 Conference. “Teegen took on more of a leader ship role this year as a sophomore and playing point guard. Teegen is very tough to guard with the ball in his hands. He has a great ability to get the ball to the basket and find ways to score,” head coach Ryan Nevins said. Jude Webster, Thornapple Kellogg; A senior guard for the Trojans, Webster led his team in scoring at 13 points per game with his ability to hit from outside and get to the rim. Webster was named first, team all-conference in the OK Gold this winter. Isaiah Lamphere, Barry County Christian: A junior guard, Lamphere led the Eagles with 24 points per game, 7 assists, 3 steals, 3 rebounds and .5 blocks. He surpassed 1,000 varsity points for the Eagles this season and broke the school’s single game scoring record with 53 points in a win over Marshall Academy. Lamphere was chosen the Eagles’ top offensive player while earning first team all-conference honors in the Great Lakes 6 and first team all-tournament in the MCSAA Tournament. I All-Barry County Boys’ Basketball 2024-25 SECOND TEAM Logan Faulkner, Lakewood: Faulkner averaged 7.6 points and 3.4 assists from his guard spot for the Vikings playing on a tom ACL all season long. He shot 30 percent from the three-point line. “He is the best teammate of all of them on the team,” coach Solgat said. “He is the most even keeled, and he started every game this season for me.” Grant McArthur, Delton Kellogg: A senior guard, who averaged 11.8 points, 2 assists and 2.5 steals per game and played in all 22 Panther ballgames this season. ' • < a r J Noah Lilley, Barry County Christian; A senior for the Eagles, he averaged 11.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3 steals, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game and was named the Eagles’ MVP by his teammates. Lilley was a three-year captain for the Eagles and was named first team all-conference in the GL6. s t k '7 a ( J* If Trey Hilton, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior forward, Hilton led TK in rebounding with 4.8 points with 4.8 per game. Hilton was tied for second in scor ing on the Trojan team with nine points per game and capable of scor ing inside and out. Tyler Howland, Delton Kellogg: A junior guard, Howland averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 assists, 2 steals and 5 rebounds per game for the Panthers. “Tyler is one of those players that is a joy to coach and gives it everything he has when he steps out on the floor,” coach Jason Howland said. IlftTOlV « aa • 1 9; F t’ J c '-5 I J. a i. 7 •<e ■ I J •.s' • if,. ■ Tyler Howland Hope Township Board Meeting Schedule A r:r <- , / I Z I? Ti I r r . . I t.. 4. . JZA * Ls - i-, 'k J.i ' Z-- JU z /liar I k I I I 1 J hncTOTi I I 1^1 f i<4 «' I GHJ . • J /, • Iz I i 3 52 r i Ji t* s i, ( 4 I I 'T'Ff' » H* ; 7' f * < k >1 "I t ■ •3fi < J> ’ I 4 I Lucas Ploeg, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior guard/forward, Ploeg tied for second on the TK team with 9 points per game this season. Ploeg averaged 3 rebounds per game for the Trojan team while being a physical presence inside and out. 'gimodr f f • ’'-9 I I I r ■; 'SS31 ziT i- aO2£C^ I k ri’ J n r J? I r a 't ? j.. H r ( LT/'i? ?)*rf 'cissirr;/'* M , 14 -^irGu 1L > Bryer Poll, Lakewood: A fresh man center, Poll averaged 5.3 points and 6.7 rebounds a game as well as .7 blocks. “At the end of the day, Bryer played with confidence,” coach Solgat said. “He walked in as a freshman mentally and he left as an upperclassmen mentally. He used his physicality and his size and he start ed knowing he was stronger than most of the guys around him. Not only is he a big guy, he is an athletic big guy. His feet can move. He is quick.” i • •/ X f ...jifloj nan LfifJO' -;rCBL inr »i * r 70 * r. b 5(11 . J u. ri J J A*' } 'I r • • J II .I i t . f a ) 0 /iLCinoi' J -'ii-i z-i! 1 J I ’ rr. a l'2 < [B •'[ jf’ I ; jqij z -jd i ' r' J ■'J' kor i - Ot - I I t '•J k. ‘-ni /'»”* I .1 A I'oiilOt. t H’.inafn J .’J I •f J L J JI -!i jxi 1 ; n *• Keygan Robinson, Barry County Christian; A senior, Robins averaged 8.5 points, 3 assists, 2.5 steals, 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. He was honored with a spot on the MCSAA all-toumament team, and was a team captain this year and voted his team’s best defensive player. ,1 A j' i: r .J.’. t *1 t * •r’ A** > * I I T I Jack Webb, Hastings: A sopho more guard capable of handling the ball and scoring, Webb averaged 8 points per game this season and shot 35 percent from behind the three-point line. Webb added 3.2 rebounds and 2 steals per game. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the 1-8. i 5 J k J b * 1 < II 1 1 F \ J V I J. 1 > r 1 J 1 kA 1 I •JI I .5 I r 1- I? k/' 5 ** J 4 * Dre Mathis, Hastings; The Saxons’ senior point guard, Mathis averaged 5 points per game while playing 29 minutes a game. Mathis added 2.5 steals and 2.6 deflections per game. Grady Matteson, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore sharp-shooter, Matteson averaged 10.8 points, 2 steals and 5 rebounds per game. He set a school record with 9 threes in a game. “He was asked to play a lot this year and stepped up to the chal lenge,” coach Howland said. “He gets it done on and off the court, fits the definition of a student-athlete. He has a joy for the game which every coach hopes to have within our play ers.” ‘ ( *J J A ■ 1** Jake McDonald, Maple Valley; A senior guard, McDonald averaged 7.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists a game. He led the Lions in rebounds, both offensive rebounds and defen sive rebounds, and was his team’s leader in assists and deflections. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the Big 8 this sea son. “He was also our best defender this year and was tasked with guarding the other team’s best player regard less of which position they played,” coach Nevins said. “Jake was a great team leader this year and did any thing he was asked to do.” «« 1 ‘j I “Grant stepped up as a senior this year. He went from averaging less than three points last season to becoming the leading scorer for our team this year,” coach Howland said. K fl > Brett Bremer Sports Editor .4 /• *7 1 •• -A t'v V • •?! .X * a •. - ;'t F < *•» » *1 *^■1’ & ,7 V r RS .1 <J r t e-- ►« K 5^ A ra k ''S. ( . I k »l I J V. 1 J j ?*■ ( v» ucfi s f L I *41? 3 •.s' r'* fl * I I -.tt I V. f Jude Webster for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year -. 4< a r. I V H I 5 « I - z I * Monday, April 14,2025 6:30 pm Monday, May 12, 2025 6:30 pm Monday, June 9, 2025 6:30 pm Monday, July 14, 2025 6:30 pm Monday, August 11,2025 6:30 pm Monday, September 8,2025 6:30 pm Monday, October 13, 2025 6:30 pm Monday, Monday, Monday, Monday, Monday, November 10, 2025 December 8, 2025 January 12,2026 February 9, 2026 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm March 16, 2026,..Budget Hearing 6:30 pm All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058. Office phone: 269-948-2464. Meeting minutes available at the Township office. This notice Is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended {Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). The Hope Township Board will pro vide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabil ities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing or calling the following: Deborah Jackson Hope Township Clerk 269-948-2464 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of: THE ROBERT G. AND CAROL S. BENDER TRUST, dated September 1/2013 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedents, Carol S. Bender and Robert G. Bender, who lived at 197 Mill Pond Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333, died on July 19,2024 and March 7, 2025, respectively, leaving a certain trust under the name of ROBERT G. AND CAROL S. BENDER TRUST, dated September 17, 2013, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Gregory R. Bender was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Gregory R. Bender, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law. 202 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date March 11, 2025 Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Gregory R. Bender 6178 Singletree Lane Williamsburg, Ml 49690 231-590-2102 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 25-030060-DE ! zirH A ’Ij < > I • t. t I k s .▼ • J K I fir .1’1 r- -m . I "T 7^- 1 « 1 ■k k I I 1 i I I In the matter of Marl Steinbach PERSONS INTERESTED ALL TO including: The Unknown heirs ofiDonald Jay Kinnucan, Rex Eugene Kinnucan,Vera 1. Kinnucan, Donna Ellen Atkinson and Heather Reid or her unknown heirs, Eric Atkinson or his unknown heirs. Dellia Cascagnette or her unknown heirs. Holly LeNeve or her unknown heirs whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 **via Zoom ID 5030695658 at 2:15 p.m. at 206 West Court. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition for Probate. ; i IbfijfhBMh 11 l^^bn^Ttl •i U’ 4. • I, tz I, > IlKtIt I ro3 j^» II ;5 * n I II t :r >1:i 1 .• i Ci • *» ». — • .« •TH 'b 5 1261’ 1 ' \ — iTte c t fl '5’P / ‘ lU 1904“ Q?jniJ ! ai irt 1 I .ifi 1 4 ‘ti L I , , I 0 i >SK'‘ k♦ r l-’K- .Jaa ■A-; t *■ .-I > hb. w li r t 5 I I 41 Date: 3-198-2025 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Sarah Fox 2142 Bayne Road Hastings, Ml 49058 616-893-4414 -K w ife *» I t 4 4 I ’3-+’ * i' k I I- x<L* • •y’ X 1 •it - n U 4 I• d 1 w«* - - • 0r 4 V f • » I I i *1. - ♦ ♦ 4 'J >L \ ( I A V . -5 1 ♦ ♦ •K 0 3 « < % I •!# I •A J I �tAT • > 1 I V •< w ■' X I, k. X t 1^ ♦ f' K i . *iB & : 1. < s f 4 X LV L ' . % I ■ ► *4 ?' % ito b ft % 1 3 I C’ €5 I C A •< • ^9 1 1 4 11 Thursday, llharch T7, 4 ’lil •Ki**'-' — THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.coni 4 ALL-BARRY COUNTY r WINTER 2024-25*" • JA 1’ > 4 . ?l 1M ' ■il! Youngsters earn their place among county’s top eagers 1 1,. r 1 ■) r1( 't; 1 i f r. S t I I r i> I r t I *>□ I s I S' b S. A. ^Jj 1 M » >■ * Brett Bremer Sports Editor There is a strong group of fresh men and sophomores filling spots on the 2024-25 All-Barry County Girls’ Basketball First and Second Teams. With a lot of youngsters playing key minutes for teams across Barry County, there were highs and lows throughout the season as one would expect, but ever team in the county was better at basketball by season’s end than it had been when they started getting together for practices back in November. Between November and March, the Thomapple Kellogg girls had more wins than anybody else in the county with ten. None of the county’s five MHSAA member schools were able to finish the season with a winning record. Hastings scored seven wins and Delton Kellogg and Lakewood had six each. Delton Kellogg had a couple of regular season wins and then a hardfought postseason win over the Maple Valley girls who closed their season with three total victories. Some outstanding seniors closed their varsity playing days in the dis trict tournaments at the end of the season and at least one has collegiate basketball ahead. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry County First and Second Teams. 5 j I i 1 I L:?. A IJ z - Xr r X <• AW :: 1 ”, I M— •* s. ='W I f b ft i I I 1 4t!1 i! I,,*- I r z i *• H f .c i^’ Tt- I - I ‘’’Tj IJ f 4 % I.** I I* a . I. / I [ I I ’1 Ir: s w •1 1 •l I £ I k 1 I I 1 r ) T r^.>i ) I ‘ k; <*l « n rT“’ ts r I ,?*• tA. s '*if-. ’> ^^ •!' . T- •l ' Tii * * ► t 4 I I •»• ' Wz1 ? I K . Il f- k "’4nni -e?.-. Aet *3 J. I jaa. I r I I » ( L ail A . 1 . .1 r I . • ** * J- — “ T- A * I / •• > • 1 PS 8 tion and on the defensive end she is a feisty on-ball defender. Bella Friddle, Hastings: Friddle averaged just 3.1 points per game as a sophomore in her first varsity season, but her offensive game progressed as the season went on. Coach Ben Wilson said she is very skilled at get ting to the basket and using her athlet ic ability to score around the basket. “Bella’s biggest asset to our team Addie Stampfler, Delton Kellogg: A junior guard who drew a box-andone defense against her in the district • T J k I I> « J- I I I I ?H5 I ( I I I I I * I «* F 4 4 PTblA ' ! Al t I I j'sL./ I I I } I f I I J 5 f f i I «l 9 I I I I I s .1 J i 4. set I rfiL .ii n Reese Ritsema bAM.' 11 “Maddie is a strong defender who steadily improved her offen sive game as the season went on. She had some of her best offensive games at the end of the season.” ■I r t *41 .rWeM 4** 1 I i; •l ■r > > <#, »r« **'S» *< A*— I 4 d I I I A 6‘ ' J 1 4 J ll •l I fr •l w J’’ I .*'• I, ♦ < 1 I* I! T-'-.‘ / I I I I I % I t i If •I * 1 4. J I '4 •1 ♦ V I i'" 5, .^;ix‘ r idCj'! ■KIJ >. x»! r I ' r ' I * I si f I ? ' s j: I I •se’’ 9 I ' -r.]. .. ( I ?"■. ’ -g'JLII; jHi fii dv I I I k re *ri tournament, Stampfler led DK with 11 points per game this season to go along with 4.2 rebounds, 4.7 steals, 4.8 deflections and 2.1 assists a game. She had one of the top three seasons in steals all time at Delton Kellogg this winter and nearly had a triple double against Watervliet with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 9 steals. Josie Williams, Delton Kellogg: A senior capable of playing nearly any position on the court, Williams aver aged 9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1 block per game this winter. She entered the state tournament as Delton Kellogg’s all-time blocked shot leader with 119, and holds the Panthers’ single season record for blocked shots. She is ninth all-time at Delton Kellogg in scoring, sixth in free throws made, and second in rebounds. All-Barry County Girls’ Basketball 2024-25 SECOND TEAM f I 11 •l V I •s I I I I I I r i 5!^’ ... •!, i L lun >b-91' T r Reece Ritsema, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore forward, Ritsema averaged a double-double with 10.1 points and 11 rebounds per game. Her combination of size, sldll, speed and aggressiveness make her a beast around the basket. She was named all-conference in the OK Gold this winter. r I f k I U(yr> ■ J ( i: r.S ■: J d /n I I _ i •t t’' J < J tt. k ' >b?l) Heidi Carter, Lakewood: The Vikings’ primary ball-handler as a freshman this season, coach Farrell said she was his team’s floor general and she handled a lot of defensive pressure. “With her heart and.love for the game she worked hard to jump into this role,” coach Farrell said. Carter led the Lakewood team in .^'v' I FI k jr *1 I V-' « I. 4C* f. 1 Ik I I. c- I •I I H t -p?? •6 f ? I II r r'4 "J t I •S^J I 1 I J 'Si '•■- I I iwni » ft J. » I y ”• I ii' «* t A it' t >■ 'A .h I 7 1-. I * • TK t F J 4. I 1 IJ C <t ft h ■T .<r* . '« ♦ throughout the season was on the defensive end. Bella matched up with the other team’s best guard every game, and was regularly able to hold them below their season average,” ‘ Wilson said. She closed the season with 22 assists. • r«t it k / Emma Syswerda, Thornapple Kellogg: A fresh man who earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold. She took over a spot as a base for TK with some middle school experience before getting to the varsity. “Emma quickly took to the intensity of our program and gained all of the necessary skills to compete in all three rounds,” coach Lula said. Taylor Lloyd, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ leading scorer with 13.9 points per game as a fresh man this winter. Lloyd was able of attacking and getting to the basket and also an out side threat who set a school record with eight three-pointers in a January win over Grand Rapids Union in Middleville. Maddie Peake, Hastings: The Saxons’ second leader scorer she averaged 4 points per game and was second on her team in three-pointers made as a junior. She played half of her sophomore season on the Saxon varsity too. 5^4 I I I L\v V. il I fl J -2 .I z■ «i « t. r 1 .• . 1- »*5 Aw ’ ■'‘fi I ’•’^JLS X e IF- Ki I ;l Li'' r< '* r v** 'n. H > f e J f ii.^ u K 6 I I t r f I I 1 -•‘C 1 I I I I r ** i ,1 I I » 4 I I 1 t J I I f <• 1 t f I ( I z f ’I 1 <' H 11 I Ines Sanchez, Maple Valley: Head coach Landon Wilkes said Sanchez was his team’s floor general. A senior exchange student from Spain, she ran the point for the Maple Valley girls and stepped outside her comfort zone a bit to be the team’s top scorer as well as a distributor. She averaged 13 points, 4 steals and 5 rebounds per game. She led the Lions in points, rebounds, steals and assists. J I ♦ ♦ 'T 1 & Ines Sanchez r ♦ ♦ __ Tealy Cross, Thornapple Kellogg: Injury stymied her junior season a bit, but the junior guard still managed to contribute 3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2 steals a game. Offensively, Cross uses her speed to get to the basket and score in transi- A I J > ) Her coach added that she has beautiful skills in round two and amazing prevision and presen^e^fi in round one. Marble was name^s all-conference in the 1-8 Kalli Koning, Hastings: A senior guard in her third varsity season, she played through injury and illness to average nearly 30 minutes a game. She averaged 2.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists a game. Coach Wilson called her a “pass first point guard who played really strong defense, boxed out, played physical and handled defensive pressure to pace our team.” She led the Saxons in assists and was third on the team in three-pointers made. assists with 4 a game and steals with 2.6 a game. She also added 4.23 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while averaging 30 minutes a game. t ll » *> » i’ I 1 S? Continued from Page 9 Sienna Schalk, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior, Schalk earned all-conference and all-district honors for TK this winter. A returning base for the Trojans, she competed in all three rounds. “She was able to learn how to back spot overnight to help her team during a time of sickness on the team,” coach Lula said. “Sienna has been competing in cheerleading for most of her life and has settled into a very com fortable leadership role this year.” Liz Markwart, Lakewood: A hardnosed junior who started most of the season for the Vikings who coach Farrell said improved tremendously this season. She had a season-high 15 points in a win over Hastings. She averaged 5.5 points and 3.8 points a game while shooting 80 percent from the free throw line. “She also played big inside for her size and was often defending a larger opponent,” according to coach Farrell, adding that her mental and physical toughness were critical to his team’s defense. She’s the kind of ball player willing to get on the floor to get to loose balls. >«^ CHEER Ana Grant, Lakewood: A soph omore guard, Grant averaged 8.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, 2.2 steals and I assist a game. She led the Vikings with 29 made threes. “Ana led the team in points per game this year, but also was one of our best defenders on the outside against guards,” coach Farrell said, adding that she is a quick and smart guard who is aggressive on defense. She also had a season-high 18 points in a bailgame with Harper Creek. }' i X' Aubree Roth, Maple Valley: A sophomore guard/forward, Roth averaged about 4 points and 4 rebounds per game this season while being one of the Lions’ lead ers in minutes played. She started becoming a leader on the floor according to coach Wilkes. Rachael Hewitt, Photos by Brett Bremer Rachael Hewitt, Hastings: A three-year varsity ballplayer, Hewitt averaged 16 points per game and 7.8 rebounds a game this winter as a senior. She signed recently to continue her playing days at the University of Olivet. Hewitt led the Saxons in scoring, rebounds, three-pointers made, blocks, steals and minutes played this season, and was third on her team in assists, while playing in all 22 games. She was first team all-conference in the 1-8. eS SSH arj I 9 I 1 Johanna Duits, Lakewood: Duits led Lakewood with 6.5 points and 8.3 rebounds a game while also adding one steal and .7 blocks a game. She had’seven games in double figures scoring this season and three double doubles. She twice had 17 rebounds in a bailgame. “Overall great kid who plays hard, lots of effort and hustle,” coach Luke Farrell said. “Very quick for a center and a force inside that makes it tough for teams to both guard and beat.” I •l ii: * I All-Barry County Girls’ Basketball 2024-25 FIRST TEAM ► £ •••V 1. I V I k I 1, I I lb * 1:z s Lydia Schiithroat, Thomapple Kellogg: Honorable mention all-con ference in the OK Gold during her senior season at point guard for the Trojans. Schiithroat averaged 6.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2 steals a game. •fl ) Whitley Wolfe, Lakewood: A freshman flyer for Lakewood this winter. Wolfe was named first team all-conference in the CAAC White and second team all-district. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust FILE NO. 2025-30055-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address; 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of James Stephen Gillespie. Date of birth; 11/22/45. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. James Stephen Gillespie, died 02/05/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/12/2025 Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Philip Gillespie 5495 Center Road Hastings, Ml 49058 I �♦ Ulf 'Z I I i iU; : I I i I Thursday, March 27, 2025 12 THE HASTINGS BANNER I * ^l\ i L I > www.HastingsBanner.com I 4 J 1 5 K I I b 1 4, I > J r -4 •4 f.'-' ALL-BARRY COUNTY II r r 1 4 t WINTER 2024-25 A >• 4a * Pair of state qualifiers among area’s too bowlers ____ _ _ ____ ____________________ Brett Bremer Sports Editor UCH ■ r It was a banner year, literally, for the Hastings varsity boys’ bowling pro Ij' i * gram. The Saxons will add a z TF conference championship to their banner in the high school gymnasium for the first time after winning a share of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference title for the first time this sea son led by some outstand ing senior leadership and a 5 freshman state qualifier. Hastings and Lakewood both had guys earn spots in the state singles finials this season. It was the start of a rebuilding process for the Thomapple Kellogg team that had three sophomores and three juniors in its regional line-up at the end Andrew Barton Photos by Brett Bremer of the season. Among the honorees this winter are a conference singles champion and a All-Barry County conference singles runner-up, as well Boys’ Bowling 2024-25 as a number of guys capable of rolling FIRST TEAM over 200 in any given game. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry Andrew Barton, Hastings: A County Boys’ Bowling First and two-handed rolling Saxon freshman, Second Teams. Barton qualified for the MHSAA Division F T I t ♦ » 4 •’ >* h 1 ir r ♦1 > 1 V i 1 y, t V T • *1* ' • f ^-'' 1 J •?; I* •-1 •» . 4av f ^/er '*Fnr I 008*,; ‘ ;I *** : J ' Ajqqss i.. 4 . 4 r ■.• zi-*- iiw' r*-- 4 k L the qualifying at the MHSAA Division 3 Boys’ Bowling Singles Finals. He was playing in the state finals for ±e sec ond season in a row. Beard rolled to an average of 205 for the season and capped off the Capital Area Activities Conference season by win ning the championships at the league singles toumamenL r 4' Justin Edwards, Lakewood: A senior, Edwards put together a 198 average for the season. He had a hi^ game of 223 during the Vikings’ regional tournament and finished 21 st in qualifying. Hunter Pennington, Hastings: A senior anchor for the Saxon varsity boys’ bowling team, Pennington put TA ■* together a 180 average for the season. Pennington had a high game of253 this season. Jacob Stoneman, Lakewood: A senior, Stoneman put together a season average of 185. Stoneman was the Vikings’ number two at regionals with a 13th-place finish in qualifying and a high game at the tour nament of 217. i I / .11“' * if • ’V ■ > . iiH' ' . U' I l.I '4 * F » • C* / i ■ 1 -» ' • . 4 » >T’' t' . r f 4 I /* 1 ' X Hunter Pennington 2 Singles Finals this season with a high game of238 at regionals. Barton placed 46th in qualifying at the state finals and closed the season with a 179 average. Lucas Beard, Lakewood: Beard closed out his senior season by placing 41 st in A- I , . < t J e See TOP on 13 I I J Regional champs lead all-county girls’ bowling team Brett Bremer Sports Editor the end of the season by winning a regional champi onship at Spectrum Lanes. The Saxons outscored runner-up Wayland by 89 pins over the course of eight Baker games and two regular games at regionals leaping in front by outscoring the Wildcats by 102 pins in the final regular game. Hastings also had a couple individuals just shy of the last state singles qualifying spots at regionals. . , ; The Hastings team placed 14th in the qualifying at the D2 State Finals the final day of February. While it was a senior filled group for the Saxons, the Trojans and Vikings worked to gain experience on the lanes. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry County Girls’ Bowling First and Second Teams. >* * ♦ •TW ♦ > A* Girls’ bowling kept growing in the area this winter with the addition of a Lakewood varsity girls’ team for the first time. The Vikings joined the Hastings girls and Thornapple Kellogg girls in competing in MHSAA competitions throughout the season. The Hastings girls were the last ones from the Barry County area on the lanes as the Saxons’ qualified for the MHSAA Division 2 Girls’ Bowling Team Finals at Jenna Robinett''r 1 _s» «•. 4• < •ztV $ I •*1 Y 1 X I. 4 J 1^"'f t- w . ) r 7 r* T * • A r r-., A LfiX> W € I b fa T *«- 1 a*»v* X < . \ < V I •) 4 J * U ' '4 r-« - -4 F* •* i \ .I I I k All-Barry County Girls’ Bowling 2024-25 FIRST TEAM • >Vz I > I 1 * *\*r / ♦* V W-t - \ < LeeAnn Graham, Lakewood: Graham put together a season average of 140 to lead the Viking team this winter. She was a senior captain for the Lakewood team this winter. Kenzie Hoogterp, Thornapple Kellogg: Hoogterp put together a 130 average this winter and rolled a high game of 179. She earned honorable mention all-conference in the OK Gold and was the Trojans’ top scorer at regionals at the end of the season. i': . •* I * “ 4 t 4. f V\5 r t 1 X r -NOTICETo Members of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Member Meeting of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company will be conducted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.ra.. at 404 E. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI. The annual meeting agenda includes two items: Election of Directors: A proposal to elect the following Directors: Re nee R. Beauford, Douglas I. Finn, Kellie M. Haines, Norice A. Ihorlund Rasmussen, and Kurtis T. Wilder. Amend Articles of Incorporation to Change Annual Meeting Date: A proposal to approve an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company to amend the date of tne annual meeting of members from the second Wednesday in April to the second Thursday of March. For more information contact Michael W. Puerner, Secretary, 269-948-1532. IK I lb/ B V "free 47 A • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today Use Spray Foam .1 <s^ 7 « * I <**> * Jen Stoline Photos by Brett Bremer Jenna Robinett, Thornapple Kellogg: Robinett led the TK girls with a 140 average on the season and had a high game of 183. She earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold this season. Heaven Simmet, Hastings: The Saxons’ leader at the 1-8 Singles championship this winter, Simmet placed tenth and earned all-conference honors. She was the Saxons’ leader at their D2 regional singles tournament just missing out on a state finals spot with an eighth-place finish. She had a high game at the regional of 182. Jen Stoline, Hastings: Earned honorable mention all-con ference in the 1-8 this season with an 1 Ith-place finish at the conference singles championship, A senior who just missed out on a singles trip to the state finals this year with a ninth-place finish at regionals. Stoline had a high game at the Saxons’ D2 regional of 172. See LEAD on 13 r r j ' 1 X '■ I I. • I •103 ‘H 1 ! - ffiaoDt - J- k . )O b I k I:' I ( 4 1 >* J .21 I I 1 > 4 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30056-NC WILLIAM M. DOHERTY TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify non-custodial parent’s name here, if applicable) whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Sierra Raine Wagner has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 4/9/2025 at 1:45 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. William M. Doherty to change the name of Sierra Raine Wagner to Weston Blakely Wagner. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 25030010-NC In the matter of Brandon Charles VanDrunen. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 4/09/2025 at 1:45 p.m. at Barry County Trial Court, Family Division, Room FC01, 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William Michael Doherty P41960forthe following purpose(s): Petition for Name Change. If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability, or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements. Date: 2-27-25 Brandon VanDrunen 1194 W. Grey Ct. Wayland, Ml 49348 616-631-0291 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30062 Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone: 269.945.1930 Estate of Theressa Margaret Noffke. Date of birth: 09/01/1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: ‘ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Theressa M. Noffke, died 12/02/2024.. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to. Robert Blain, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 21,2025 Beth A. Swagman P72724 * 4403 Cascade Road SE, Ste. 10 Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 616.323.3443 Robert Blain 11750 Garbow Road Middleville, Ml 49333 616.890.6283 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30058-DE William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone: 269-945-1930 Estate of Paul Thomas Norris. Date of birth: 4-29-1946. TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Paul Thomas Norris, died 2-08-2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michael Norris, 1246 Old Highway 99, Columbia, TN 38401, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dale: 03/19/2025 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Michael Norris 1246 Old Highway 99 Columbia, TN 38401 423-483-1684 J 4 k nr’’ ?» J I « k fBoin^ Ml. I m. u • « u ct> rrr I t I I UJa.. : .90'^' , I 7' 'S% t f ec-’O -’-1^ c.. »• 1 • . ( I b --Tu.'t 1 oee- i •t rCi O'*. ’ ' 1 IJ^ -n j-nt ’• ' IK •wr V t It e 9inu ^wngiH ' -iei- !uf; 1333tQ^ ’0 niK set uOf ■’ •h X 1' ’ ru.. s Ib t rttnoi TOb I a H-OS'.C I . r, • I, fl IH.dnf ■ U 4^ I ’Lu ' }I ■’QpUt^’ r I '•S -".r^ II ». <' 3H ■'tS — « yBwriPi^*- • 10 K Gk ?ute^- ,I i fi ^6b. SI- 17-. t « s ♦ ♦ 1 iW • eio k ’ lo I! •n inisoi^ « I • t I» I ■. Tlii- »L * *> �1 LB lr\ L * THE HASBNGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com J u nL Thursday, March 27, 2025 It ALL-BARRY COUNTY 11^ i 9 T * t "^1 13 : / * < 9^ WINTER 2024-25 * t 9* 4 I, I, I * Area has one state swimmer, everybody cuts time 1 *, ■* . I t X J s i I i ’*1 S r, 'T J ( h , I5t!l 9 I ' 9. Mb I i f «1 »* * <4 I * A .9 wS'; WSi J I SL t A ► ‘I -'W X 1 i i. « «■ t ;{ X. J a r s. T - 9^ •* ; Sports Editor I* *«* J m• b ♦ . Qi I They were very difTerenl seasons for the two Barry County area varsity boys' swimming and diving teams this winter. The Oelton KelloggZHastings squad, with a young team competing at the CERC, worked to learn the basics while a good-sized Grand Rapids Gars team, which includes swimmers from Thomapple Kellogg and a handful of other Grand Rapids area schools, chased state times and wins in the reworked OK Rainbow East Division. That Gars team had some outstanding senior leadership and also had a talented freshman finish as the area's lone state qualifier. His Gars’ team had a handful of guys earn all-conference honors. The DK/Hastings had a handful of scorers itself at the Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference (SCC) Championship. As is the goal, nearly everyone from both teams closed out the season recording personal best times. Here are the 2024-25 AH-Barry County Boys’ Swimming and Diving First and Second Teams. II T?, « * A iW j I Cl s 1 ■w. '■1 ' ' f * Ilf. ‘ “■ ■ .'s;» * •*u /^WiU ■V. ’’**5*! 2!',::’' Ra 4 .!** Ma. * Wjj.' * ;« I ' I X 1 I 7' MBfIA > ♦ » 1; ’FW^. 1 T >«> f * ni£’ f • H A' H.. ’•’■r , f i.H , >-ui I 1 ' I * 4 ■ e *-3ipS4o«j|g^^. I '.ik Jit •e “' laBs * *I ■ t4 t I r A ' Gabriel Van Photos by Brett Bremer Brett Bremer r ’■ k 4 % X V * . /I ■ aw 4 I X Vt. I* k4 Ak i *W« I* A J.': yi l]|H t• 1 - 1 I $ T * t lb. LB ve ^S - r B * As 1 ' * M- • T 4=^1; f' « .'A< >1 . F V« I J •1 \■ ' 9 } J ' 1 tn 'H (S.T4>F;'U. > * a£ t*Ei« Ttl J* BB s if" : i.i&U ' 'm } I rix « M IT) >ri *5 ' f « I J. Hn'”' t srf 1 • r t ( * J f 4 :nuf 4 W'Y hfii. * All-Barry County Boys’ Swimming & Diving 2024-25 FIRST TEAM ■ 4 bk w •1 H K ♦ «* IfUi: 'XziiH g: •« oiikiV” L4 a bad »•* ■Ak •. i' r 9 <* -’cE hiBmf'im ifT) . '9 > J ' -KU' • > No^on r 4 * - b* - J. * f ' . -k' Colton Baker, DK/Hastings: Competing as a diver and a swimmer for the DK/Hastings team this winter, Baker swam his fastest 50-yard freestyle at the conference meet clocking in al 26.44 in the finals to place 13th in the SCC. Baker had the county’s top six-dive score of the year at 196.90 and top 111dive score at 273.00. Caden Bliek, GR Gars: Bliek drooped his personal best times in the freestyle sprints at the OK Rainbow East Division Championship while scoring in both races for his team. He turned in a personal best lime of 24.75 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle and 57.55 in the lOO-yard freestyle. ly Denney, GR Gars: A top freestyle sprinter for the Gars, Denney placed third in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 23.68 seconds at the OK Rainbow East Division Championship. Continued from Page 12 4*1: *2- I T /5« W’ R- All-Barry County Boys’ Bowling 2024-25 SECOND TEAM /. V 1 ■i a* r J J ip Chase Buter, Thomapple Kellogg: Y Buter had the lop average for the TK I boys of 144. He rolled a 225 as a high game this 3 winter. j Landen England, Thomapple I Kellogg: England had a 138 average I for the season. He rolled a high game of 192. ; Miles Lipsey, Hastings: A four-year I ■» < 4 X* e* f r J I ( /• I Ml varsity bowler at Hastings who quali fied for the state finals during his soph omore and junior campaigns. Lipsey had a 174 average for the season and a high game of 241 and was the runner-up at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Singles Championship. Deagan Wilkins, Hastings: A fouryear varsity senior for the Saxons, he closed the season with a 173 average and he had a high game of 255. He finished the season honorable mention all-conference in the 1-8. “He was one of our solid lead off bowlers, consistent on his spares, Saxon coach Verne Robbins said. 4b 4 . A.^,_______________ Colton Bakier Photos by Brett Bremer THE MOSTTRUSTED;NAMEJN ROOFING « ’ ‘r-n * - * Continued from Page 12 V i*r 1. All-Barry County Girls’ Bowling 2024-25 SECOND TEAM A • Z-’ * •♦ r 1^' 4.^ U' ; I Barton, Hastings: A senior, she i' [ placed 28th at the 1-8 singles championI» i Harton was about eight pins over the (course of six games from being a state singles qualifier this year. She had a high game of 193 at regionals this sea- •iff'' ' > .9 « *.1 I I •< t ^‘.99 5,^ t i r * > . ' tzl- P.Jf ■-’ r * % !? ■ '.) 9 A. V A / ■ >^*' "**■ V. ^-tt Ut A son. • A A« 9^^ w I Casey Phillips, Thomapple Kellogg: kl» V, / > ■ J 0 I ■ J I’’ t r h * ------------- .• < ► 9' ■. »• 3r c* < ■ *« F’ Mb • % .■ Biir^jhsS 9 9 •< W • • • • • • > • t X. *T 'w * J < • • 99 '* c• •i •f -w 1 LI2 fe.A^ ■r .w « 4 * ** r 99 z M T- - '«.• <• 10 YEAR SERVICE GUARANTEE ON ALL WORKMANSHIP \N£ \NORK WITH m INSURANCE COMPANYS FRIENDLY, HONEST & EXPERIENCED TEAM WIDE RANGE OF ROOFING / EXTERIOR OPTIONS FULLY LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED A» RATING WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU e>^ Tn * «* •*—Y■ » * A * V M « 9. * > i . * SHERRIFF GOSLIN 4 OUALiTY ROOFING • -.Ati * X' • tOCAL TRUSTED ROOFING COMPANY WITH 115^> YEARS IN THE BUSINESS 4> % K <** « -’I J 'I 9“- *>*• * 1 • * '* A a* Phillips had a 130 average on the season and got better and better as the season went on. She had a high game of 163 late in the year. Megan Ramey, Hastings: A junior, She placed 22nd at the 1-8 singles cham pionship. She was 24th at regionals this season and had a high game of 158 at regionals. Kaylin Schild, Hastings: A senior, she placed I9ih at the 1-8 singles cham pionship. Schilld placed 22nd at regionals this season and had a high game at regionals of 177. * V. ' W r9t {lead ► . 9 t 5t* z. * ■9 i’ 'fi* Gavin Bagley, DK/Hastings: Bagley raced to a personal best time in the lOO-yard backstroke at the SCC Championship for his team, just missing out at a spot in the finals at the meet. He also competed in the butterfly, freestyle races and relays for his team throughout the season. Reese Hammond, DK/Hastings: A solid freestyle swimmer for the DK/ Hastings team, Hammond set person al bests in a couple races at the SCC Championship including the 500-yard freestyle where he placed 11th. He had both the lop 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle times for his team this winter. Caleb Kramer, DK/Hastings: One of the top freestyle sprinters for the DK/ Hastings team this winter. He was num ber two on the team in the 50-yard free style and the 100 free this season. Kramer had a lop 50 free time of 25,95 at the SCC Championship and had a top 100 free time of 1:00.34. Ethan Magnuson, GR Gars: The top diver for the Grand Rapids Gars this vs inter. He placed sixth at the OK Rainbow East Division Championship and was 25th at regionals. Magnuson also competed in the 200yard freestyle relay al times this season for the Gars. «• 1 r • Afi All-Barrv• Counh• ’ Boys’ Swimming & Diving 2024-25 SECOND TEAM b t 9 and worked to chase a state cut with the Gars’ 200-yard freestyle relay team. He had some of his team's lop times in the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard free style throughout the season. Hunter Tietz, GR Gars: A senior, Tietz earned all-conference honors in the OK Rainbow East Division this season. He had the fastest lime of the season in the 50-yard freestyle this season for the Gars clocking in at 23.61 seconds at the Loy Norrix Invitational. He placed second at the conference meet in the lOO-yard backstroke and third in the 200-yard individual medley while also working with the 200-yard freestyle relay team to try and chase dow n a state cut. Gabriel Van, GR Gars: A freshman, Van swam to a 17th-piace finish in the prelim’s of the 100-yard butterfly at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Boys' Swimming and Diving Finals this season turning in a personal record time of 53.44 seconds in the race. He earned all-conference honors in the OK Rainbow East Division, winning the lOO-yard butterfly, and had the top Gars’ time in the 50-yard freestyle, the lOO-yard freestyle, the 200-yard freestyle, the butterfly and the 200-yard individual medley this season. Haiden Vruggink, GR Gars: Vruggink was one of the lop distance swimmers for the Gars' team this winter. He placed se\ enlh in the OK Rainbow East Division with a time of 2:04.52 in the 200-yard freestyle. He was eighth in the 500-yard freestyle with a personal best time of 5:43.76 in the prelim’s at the conference meet. ‘ ir I Ii t a He also placed fifth in the lOO-yard freestyle at the conference meet in 52.86 and was a contributor to the Gars’ relays throughout the year. Luke Hemker, GR Gars: A top breaststroke performer for his team and in his conference, Hemker set his person al best at 1:15.71 in the race while placing ninth al the OK Rainbow' East Division Championship. Hemker competed in the medley relay for the Gars throughout the season too. Dominic Jakubowski, GR Gars: Jakubowski scored for the Gars in the 50-yard freestyle al the OK Rainbow East Division Championship with a I4th-place time of 25.98. that was anew personal best. Jakubowski also set a personal best 100-yard freestyle time at the conference meet of 58.92. Ethan Klopfenstein, GR Gars: Klopfenstein capped his senior season by winning the 100-yard backstroke champi onship at the OK Rainbow East Division Championship with a personal best time of 56.34 in the race. He earned all-conference honors while also being one of his team’s top racers in the butterfly. He set his personal best in the 100-yard butterfly at the conference meet at 55.67. DJ Kuck, DK/Hastings: Kuck scored for the DK/Hastings team in the lOO-yard butterfly and the 100-yard backstroke at the SCC Championships this year. He turned in a personal best time of 1:00.94 at the conference meet in the lOO-yard backstroke to finish ninth in the conference in that race. Sreyas Murmu, GR Gars: Murmu got into the A finals of both the 100-yard backstroke and the lOO-yard butter fly al the OK Rainbow East Division Championship this season. He turned in a personal best time of 1:06.62 in the backstroke to place seventh and was eighth jn the butterfly in 1:04.16 to place eighth in the butterfly. Nolan Send, GR Gars: A senior. Send had a top individual finish at the OK Rainbow East Division Championship of fourth in the 200-yard freestyle where he turned in a personal best time of 1:57.30. Send also had a top ten finish in the 500-yard freestyle at the conference meet Hunter Tietz I------------------------------------------------------ ■* I ' AX * * , -Mm » P*B. « r "Wk- '^•— I ntfE •X t. _ ■ ) CALL TODAY I ' •» A - * * «* « » * A •--r w M it •W- <• .r 4 t‘ * . • . •* I. » 4“ F* 9f w «k>. I t *1^ FORYOURTREE - -t <* . « r'- INSPECTION * w *1 i* V >« ■ * VISIT US ONLINE: SHERRIFFGOSLIN.COM/BATTLECREEK * : <£>X * « * *# « « M» . A * f*." . ' . .4 f 99 A •< • �7 K' j: 4* I. £ * I .4 2•I t 14 Thursday, March 27, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I** Talented Knights take it to Lakewood ingame^sneb Brett Bremer Sports Editor L *.l^v With a little aid from a stiff, cold wind, Loy Norrix junior Madeline Chappa curled a comer kick into the Lakewood net to finish off her hat-trick ten minutes into the second half at Lakewood High School Tuesday. Chappa had three goals and an assist to lead the Knights as they took an 8-0 win over the Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team in their season opener. Senior midfielder Anna Courtney added a goal and two assists, senior forward Anna Miedema had two goals and junior forward Ariah Leake had two goals for the DI Loy Norrix squad that finished last season with a winning record. An attack with some good skill and experience was able to take advantage of a new Lakewood defense a bit. Across the back ±e Vikings have two returning starters, but one in a new posi tion, to go along with two new starters including a freshman. “The biggest thing is just the position ing defensively,” Lakewood head coach Adrian Almas said. “There were times where outside backs were stepping up, but not at the right time. They were step ping up right as that offender is getting the ball, and they’re giving them time to turn and getting beat. That is making our center mids get pulled out.” “A lot of it is just detail stuff, which is what we have really been hammering home the fist couple weeks, really trying to build that foundation,” Almas added. “One of the things I have been telling s r < 3L / •l 4 '; *< * 4 S’ .<K " ll * * W A> « f 1 '* C • I. 1 a W <1 y / r I » •l, / L^* I s «.«hraa. c J»W’ •S •l 1 ^‘Vvv I ' ■l I I i ) X 1 ; > M 4 1 X* A 1 •V I ’^1 I .r i Wr « 4 *< is I 1 v l4 W 4 rw? 'a 4 4 I • I «V ' ’’I I J < 4 . A I III . b s a Aak I ' t.i A X KA< • >* / r1 k. - 1 ' 1V I •“3 I • i I A.’ >1 f SLF'.'A-v- H 4 J J '.{Ji I r V « Lakewood’s Maylee Stewart pushes forward through the midfield with the ball during her team's non-conference match against visiting Loy Norrix Tuesday. Photos by Brett Bremer ♦ I 4 f T <■* . i r t I t- 2^^ > .q- ■ -I I b > I V .- •• b -%1Mi iK ^x a i^SaCu ’I i Ji *4^ '>4a«M4 < 4 %*M 4^>» ?/ V4t -i;I I r I 1 Lakewood goalkeeper Emma Tidd keeps watch on Loy Norrix’s Ariah Leake' । ieeJ isnA 2>n-)Ol4 /oj qQ, during the second half of their season opener at Lakewood High School Tuesday.: abasuT lood c» o nO'H bcowg^ji^ijjgqifli ) them is I need to see what we’ve been working on in drills in practice, I need to see that being applied in scrimmag es and games, and I saw some of that today. Not all, but I saw some of that.” Loy Norrix built a 6-0 lead in the first half, and then added two goals in the first 20 minutes of the second half. Lakewood didn’t have a shot on goal, but held some possession and did a solid job of working the ball in stages up the field. “Normally, this early it is kick ball,” Almas said. “That is all they’re look- Friddle, the state champion in the high jump in Division 2 a year ago and a state medalist in the long jump, hit indoor records in both of those events. She flew 17 feet 2 inches to set the Saxon indoor long jump record and tied the indoor high jump record at 5-2. Those marks ■ were good for second in the high jump and third in the long jump. Overall, the Saxon girls’ team had 12 girls set new PRs at the meet. The Hastings boys were in action last Wednesday, March 19, at GVSU and had a number of PRs too. Highlights included a 19th-place time of 4:41 in the Grand Valley State University Laker Challenge. Randall, an all-state cross country run ner last fall, set the 1600-meter indoor record for the Saxons at 5 minutes 18 seconds in a ninth-place finish and set the 800-meter run record at 2:28.27. s *’wr" * ing to play. We had girls making runs, Mayleigh [Raffler] was dropping in, being creative. [Assistant coach] Lane [Allen] has been a big help for us com ing in this year... really pushing that defensively we need to be really struc tured, really pay attention to details. Offensively, you’re an artist. Be cre ative. Take some risks. And I saw a little bit of that team.” He added that he saw some of that creativity on the attack from Ana Grant and Liz Markwart as well as others. “There were still good things from this I game,” Almas said. “I told them playing this team at the end of the season or ±e middle of the season, it is a differ ent game. They’re still better than us. I won’t sugar coat that, but there were flashes of things we have been building a foundation on.” The Vikings are scheduled to visit Whitehall today, March 27. They will open the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season at Ionia Monday, March 31 and then play host to Lansing Everett April 2 before spring break begins. , JL J 9 I* hnmio rrsdjbloj * ,bbe kBfnHrDnd& • ’A‘ b ixD atejltnusi kUB ' fl | JKKE32 srij 1& sUlhinwwftH k - f af^iaUBd’Sa^j'vwir , aw/aaijjub JnriJisoo^sauBr^! i jfnfeiujd f fosd'’rf!ri' bw ^amrit "l^Milifallft» ■'wra^^taftks t MHB 1 'p. tw< I il t ; 4 tRfv rrt botorios STB <3rtT VE1 QTBftiV yehntjiitrirtijiHy 23mva»ift i/jiA lahgsD ottftwp ll|^ '0^2(710 1 | /elq it3± G.k : ? . L J A« t Jontt eioied -'riqAmmHrrnanBJUttBdd rirsoo ‘fs t / I • 4 H f ij. I It was quite a first day for a couple of Saxon all-staters. Hastings sophomores Bella Friddle and Caroline Randall set two Hastings varsity girls’ track and field team indoor record each Thursday, March 20, at the I * Saxon sophomores set records at GVSU indoor meet Brett Bremer Sports Editor & T . 4^ . lAc? > t Tr^ -•l 5%- »•» I 9 . I i X I < . *r , I f 4 I I I < r '■ *^'*‘^51''! j'.-^^sa^ & I ;* I ' > X I fllBtH 11 .s <^V 401 « I f I I c > a% i !l ■■ r 5 f 1 4^ 2fc 1 r I I ( ’i I I I 4( Sit; 11 u X4 '* » I •>* * 4 I• Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle j bhnH bfieS ■ oionoct^ s^iem i celebrates a pair of Saxon girls * hip noxaS. b t> £xX J e 29163CMeOC; r* <t.^ Hastings sophomore Caroline Randall celebrates setting a Saxon girls’ indoor record in the 800-meter run and the 1600-meter run at the Grand Valley State University indoor Laker Challenge March 20. •i : /fl A Cl indoor records at last week's Grano; nsiQ £}ie5w,lMtfl^tox)9i' Valley State University Indoor Laker . loobn!: v^li&V Challenge. She set the indoor schoo XHloa’idobni ortf 193 9^ eggafiEnj record in the long jump at 17 feet 2^' ted VFJs qmu| gnoNot niT4??(x^ inches and tied the indoor high jump' imuj dghli .•It bn- O^V bait bns -BBffcn! b sbivinq iotnR^^ShdlStnoo o' record at 5-2. Photos provided TTr •vr ~j •WW <L VI ’..fuir “UI ;i SI L J J. 1 I w * rw •• .J t * *1 r # i JI A if r- 4 t : • •s X * 7 / t / ' I II u I ML - ■K 5 < / A 'I A A NOW HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNER View Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist for our Greenville location. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics. Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Newspaper composition/layout We love what we ho and we know you will too! Are you the person we need? Send your resume to General Manager Amber Rood at arood@thedailynews.cc and let’s find out! VI !(:' The County Press y Lapeer Area View J Genesee County View !R Huron County View >.• Sanilac County News -K Your Buyer’s Guide •' Jeffersonian Group 5' 4 « S a « « Tri-County Times Daily News Tri‘County Citizen Oxford Leader Lake Orion Review Clarkston News The Citizen Sfc The Lowell Ledger .4: The Nestings Banner w Buyer's Guide & News * The Sun and News * Ad-Visor & Chronicle ai Battle Creek Shopper News N The Reminder We are a growing company of 21 community newspapers serving 1S Michigan counties that are delivered weekly to more than 335,000 households with an additional 500,000 monthly online readers. jfjninridifl fv^dbofbitn' matched by teammate Isaac Lilley who ! cdv/ "iliJ jhcsI^ SBJode&sdJteQvo dtnioi was fourth overall based on attempts. I ^a8 qmutgnof odLnow sihbni Friddle won the long jump for the Hastings girls at 17-0, the pole vault at m Jto-^oqedJ JXI iBglrgEgniiaEH bbh 3rfr.l-< 3s qaiut£^5dJ hnn i •<' 8-0 and the high jump at 5-4. The field events were strong ones for the Hastings gnnasH arirndt eena giw’iwo'M 2in3 j± HWF’IIKJbW 5OS loose .23lU£i ladies. Senior Zoe Watson was the runner-up in both the shot put and ±e ’ jiilJ bfB Juq Joffa 3£l ftochi qu-i^nnin cuaaio discus. On the track, Hastings got a winning ’ grmmiw s tog ^gnriasH JainJs± nd i nwMWBfr nioA 0^ I lo &fnfi time of 11:38.50 from Randall in the 3200-meter run, wi± fellow Saxon S noMsZ WDilal .nusnarain-OOSE sophomore Alexa DeCamp second, and i 5ns .kToaaa qrnEDjQ fixalA sTOCOodqoe Randall also won the 400-meter dash in j oi hash t-dt now oets liiAnaH' -ajlni .5 a yy 1 . I k j A ■•■ .21 t I /-• UW I .3J i ivS bsacf (VdJ gnooihnc edt noefise Jisrotno A } I X- saosns^oo ill , sdllto gflblxKul eaa hoc J <;i li I 1:11.65. ’ cial^qniBfla sinMidt £ afiv slAbT Friddle was a four-time champ, also winning the 200-meter dash in a PR of Ho H9 £ fu dzab lalsm-WS adtgflinnrw ____ ___________________________ : > 'jj£mrnB3J BKxaoriqtx? .?.bn(X)38 VLS£ seconds. Sophomore teammate Ember Twiss won the 100-meter dash in ;i riaeb laisnHXrt now ?2riri ladoid 'zvoafi or laramAXId Ir isrih . noz£8K|WMS 2^.51 J 14.14. bnagoini ggniiHWfuBWfiHte Harper Creek baseball shuts out Vikings in opener Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings managed to get their “Opening Day” ballgame in on a cold, breezy afternoon in Battle Creek Tuesday afternoon, but couldn’t gener ate any offense against the Beavers at Harper Creek High School. Harper Creek took a 10-0, five-inning win over the visiting Vikings. Carter Stewart and Tanner Haight had the only two Viking hits, both singles. Hollis Poll started on the mound for Lakewood and took the loss allowing eight runs in three innings, although only two of the runs against him were earned. Lakewood made four errors in the five innings in the field. “I know it’s early but we have to limit damage once we get two outs. We gave up seven runs in the third after we got two outs and only had on guy on base. If we can shore up a couple errors in that inning then we get out of that mess with no damage done,” said Lakewood head coach Brady Tacey. “Hollis (Poll) threw great today, we need to support strong outings like that with better defense and we will. And I thought our approach at the plate was solid, we had bases loaded a couple innings there but just didn’t get that timely hit. It’ll come, ( B TOa^ln^adibaB hxrijho’ff eW 5 >rlib So.yB£fji?5i jfij ;to qo^rili&2Zya ±ese guys work hard and they know itTl pay off if they keep grinchng.” The three guys at the top of ±e iW ,221J iTOJXSlff Beaver line-up, Brexton Liss, Maddox McCarty and Brayden Bess had two t o/zibstiezsfi nshits and one RBI each. } II 'e rsdf toai* 6 no <11501^^ wJ , <ym:luir -1 /All UUUUlv Uj 1> JdVKoUll bldl ICU aoag I’nhWoo^ori* ifljnaawBEB®"’ An RBI double by N Jackson started ' .oansK noaia^l^'l^d stoBWp^^^ .IM i.JJHWC i that two-out rally for the Beavers in the ' rU fi: bottom of the third. An error, a walk monaIaite4^3flEd^ntUg & and a hit batter pushed another run ;4 run is fifidagisn across and had the bases loaded for the ixil lol tohsol ! :}133iJ->i3<psH 3th top of the Harper Creek line-up. Liss, r ,221-1 1(^)00001 ,^z32noo bshhB y/iwo McCarty and Bess added consecutive nnrwoIiB^ oj hssi fito singles to bump their team’s lead to 8-0 L W; j Poll walked five and struck out one. | eno Juo < 'to 2§nim owl wKh Lucas Steward threw two innings of „ zfim.-wisnr/roili^ relief allowing two runs on two hits anc InB and _ ” ^^a& I . •. sr 1 five walks. He struck out one. Walks to Ethan Guiles and Steward j ■ towsiZ .bisweM. bnfi bns sandwiched around Carter’s single had Ibari algnia 2 the bases loaded with one out in the top of the fourth for the Vikings, the first f 12^3 ariJ jjedl/isiiiBfflilJ time they’d had more than one runner r-rannm sfio nsrtr «o® • r~ on base in an inning, but a pop out and a strike out ended the threat. Bess went on the full five innings on ino. sininni HoinJangv the mound for ±e Beavers striking out Ll I 4* .I >> c4 r . teto *> mE Ito___ —s , ** 1 - Oli 4.\ «ui 1 . .■ujbii lalubsdas 21 |X)OW’^j2 4!. I X five and walking four. Lakewood is scheduled to open Capital Area Activities Conference .JdBOb £ riJiw White Division play with a double header at Ionia Saturday, March 29, ' igriJSQ'^ beginning at noon - weaker permitting ioW "3 s ■ I ♦ ♦ < t? l»H 1 H 4 .•V I I I 1600-meter run by Brandon Simmons and a 12±-place mark of 11-0 in the pole vault by Maverik Peake. The Saxons were indoors last week to avoid the kind of conditions they faced outside at Harper Creek to start the Interstate-8 Adiletic Conference season Tuesday - cold and windy. The Beavers opened conference duals with a pair of victories knocking off the Hastings boys 133-29 and the Hastings girls 102-55. Simmons had the Ione win on ±e track for the Hastings boys with a time of 10:32.00 in the 3200-meter run. He was also the runner-up to the Beavers’ Dominic Lowrie in the 1600-meter run. Peake and Jace Acker tied for the top spot in the pole vault for the Saxons both clearing the bar at 10-0 - a height i MH *TTiH‘» J cr- .1 ■rI £< 4*^ 4 « * •, .X J ft? 2^ 1 INSIDE > t. I 4_._ y « > l&_a^dMiH —-B npinTrngMBgjr gNMamiMni: - Ate i V ’ J J ■ TODAY'S EDmON J A ' A 1^ f I TORNADO TOUCHES r B i FUNDRAISER DRAWS CROWD OF 300 DOWN IN GAINES I t tA 4 ''i t PAGE 3 PAGE 10 PAGES gw Hastings Public Libr^^v 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 D^OTED TO I THE HASTINGS I* BANNER I VOL. 170, NO. 49 .Jov >/ . 0’^. f Op i 1 I L. Ji I B9^ IHi' 1 ’ k»- 'i u A 7?- M t / J rrt « Ov; jt B u. ( r r I»< t *r X f I - -- ‘“1 • 4? ’l u i- L I r I? 7 < ^4 * «A . 11^'' nrv, ifei 4 4r i. Earlene Baum • > 1 N $1. The community is in mourning after former Hastings Fiber Glass Products owner Earlene Baum, 87, died last week after a private battle with can cer. The Baum family matriarch is remembered for her kindness, faith, philanthropy, volunteerism, hard working spirit and much more. Bom June 6, 1937, Anieta “Earlene” Baum joins her husband of 67 years, Larry Baum, after dying on Thursday, March 27. Larry passed away in December 2023. The high school sweethearts, both members of the Hastings High Schoo! Class of 1955, manied in 1956. Earlene and Larry moved back to Hastings in 1959 after a short stint in Kansas while Larry sensed in the United Slates Air Force. Once back in Hastings, she and Larry helped her father, Earl McMullin, start his new business, Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Eventually, Earlene and Larry took over her father’s company. Earlene filled her mother Virginia’s role as controller and worked for the compa ny for over 65 years. Her fnends say she was still picking up mail for the factoiy' as recently as two weeks ago. The Baums have been credited as being instrumental in the creation of the Thomapple Plaza entertainment complex on downtown Hastings’ east side; in the Baum Dialysis Center which saves patients from having to seek care in Grand Rapids or other larger cities; in the performing arts center attached to the high school that hosts regionally notable music and acts; in the automotive skills devel opment program at the Gilmore Car Museum; in a new lodge at YMCA Camp Algonquin along with a power ful endowment fund to provide schol arships for campers; and in a myriad of other causes supporting those in need in Barry County. Those who knew' and loved Earlene had a central theme when talking about her. that she was a special woman who leaves big shoes to fill. Earlene was a very special person. Always kind, gracious and radiating a spark of positivity ” said retired See BAUM on 2 I r> . M * •* • III"! * ’■ fa I •—*—"•***— J. ■ « SINCE 1856 Community mourns the death of philanthropist Earlene Baum Molly Macleod Editor iN*ai BARRY COUNTY » y ^rteiorn ytinummoO •^■1 THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, April 3, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com t • * V oyo 009 ^-ynsS edlnom 19VU r * Severe weather system causes little damage in Barry County Over 5,600 cyclists expected for this month’s Barry-Roubaix in Hastings 4 I ) f 7~-r ♦ * • 1 •w >* I Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer «.: 7 * vl jf; tf f-. ic4 I 3 * Barry County seems to have weathered a severe weather system, one that included thun derstorms, high winds and even tornadoes, that rolled through parts of southwest Michigan on Sunday, March 30, better than most with out any residents being harmed. Pattrick Jansens. Barry County Emergency Management director, said as of Tuesday afternoon that as many as 6,000 local residents were still without power as the result of the storm. “People have been impacted,” Jansens said. “Lots of power lines down.” According to Jansens, the storm damaged several homes and other structures, such as bams, which were hit by downed trees and limbs. News reports stated as many as five tornadoes touched down in the region, though none were sighted in Barry County. “Our deputies were consumed with weather-related calls from trees and wires down, to acci dents and a grass fire,” said Barry County Undersheriff Kevin Erb. “Damage to property from falling trees and limbs was noted through out the county. “Fortunately, there were no report ed injuries due to the weather.” Jake Welch, Barry County Road Commission managing director, said the system seemingly hit the b I k & A • V:. SieigcSISStt FINISH Jsfl IS. I '+ I. 5- * JI* p ."A •4. 4 9 I < * I 4 9- < .z .. f ”*2:^ I 1 4 I • f * - I 1 I »,.t Ak 1 i J 4t W ' •* WW • . Iiiu- MaaMi ■ 1 c.. f £ WMte te «*.^«** Ti I i • •* a I hWP’ I 4 I i .♦ •. > i * t t ri 1 J. I f 1 n. <*7 I * * / *h 1 1 .. it I ^*4 I . J J? i r * •«* tt •J 4 k » Cyclists take off from the start/finish line on Green Street in Hastings last year during the annual Barry-Roubaix cycling race. The event returns this year on April 12. marking its 16th year. File photos by Jayson Bussa I T<>^ '177 b' A 6flT ,au6‘ I I eh: J J c . Hr * iu rju sdill UtfM u- J : uiifjsv b t UiW Wffi /t itec-i.cr xn:h □ bvw » 71i!’r Ji >tosri' ' iv/Biij «fr vrPurL4^.t| j ■ '.z I 1 I 2iW , rjjj.i If the annual Barry-Roubaix cycling race was a person, it would be getting its driver’s license this year. The gravel cycling race, which kicks off in the City ofHastings before sending riders weaving through Barry County's miles of dirt roads, is slated for April 12 thisyear and will be celebrating its Sweet 16 anniversary: The event comes from humble begin nings and, at the time expected to be a one-off event that was originally staged ? Trrnfotji ' h’f l TU7 » 'mtH flTJlsn 4 7: HC'/- ’nbh r^btoAlnn 4 ' i 'jpuimviT; JI V ---- W-y . Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer inaBote^ '4< J SAXON SOFTBALL ADDS TALENTED FRESHMAN TRIO A w 7:' -TriTtW <H ’f!ioo * 'jMtuJ 5 rrpr: mW j7. a«il fiilrk J I Dow.' near Gun Lake before organizers moved the start/stop line into the city as the field of riders dramatically grew. “It's not super common ” Matt Acker, one of the race organizers, said about the longevity of the event. “Our event predates people really even talking about gravel cycling. When the event was made, it was kind of a one-off. People were like * What is this? We’re just going to go down dirt roads all day? That’s exactly what riders are in for at the Barry-Roubaix, which leverages the miles and miles of dirt roads that bring travelers throughout the Gun Lake area before sending them south. The Barry-Roubaix features races of four different distances — 18,36,62 and 100 miles. Despite the fact that it draws professional riders from throughout the world, it is designed to be welcoming for riders of all ages and skill levels. “It’s been more important to us to maintain that down-home feel and be beginner-friendly,” Acker said. “We see a lot of Hastings residents participate, which didn’t always seem to be the case.” See CYCLISTS on 4 ♦»» See SEVERE on 5 < ----- in - r - . .. s' •.I* 1*^ niwmiiiiw I r: l"^4B7t I » A ? '■ BREAKAWAYS LEAD TO ENOUGH GOALS FOR DK WIN 5= i .••4* 4 ?*' H .1 r dJ 2 4. 1 4 •) t. 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'* -t* J Vj' ♦» SUf 1 4 I •J S A f « <» 'Si < * * . «» y 4 ♦ k I7 f « » * J** A K > z I I*.* ^i» t? I• ♦ c % 4 ji.u: / •. f A young Larry (right) and Earlene (middle) Baum are carted around Hastings in a 1914 Apperson Jackrabbit after tying the knot in 1956. The car belonged to Baum's father, Lawrence, who paid $150 for it and spent an additional $1,500 restoring the rare vehicle. File photos BAUM Continued from Page 1 Hastings Fiber Glass controller Don Stavale. “I had the unique opportunity of sharing an office and working close ly with her for most of my 29 years at HFGR During these years, we had wonderful conversations about her par ents and the history of HFGP. “She was very proud of her family and the company but never too busy to inquire about my family as well. I was fortunate to work side by side with her for so many years,” Stavale added. The Baums took having a family busi ness to another level, considering the many employees at HFGP as family. “1 consider myself extremely fortu nate to be in my position that I was in the company and with the family,” said Dave Russell, HFGP president. “So very blessed to be a part of some of ±e stuff that they did and still is going on and they’re still doing.” The Baums’ impact on the community will be felt for generations, Russell added. And their absence will be felt, too. u This is a big one for the company itself. 1 know Larry and Earlene are considered second generation, but they were part of the founding, too,” Russell said. “But that’s gone now.” “Earlene and Larry both, everything they did, they had the thought of, ‘How is this going to help Barry County and Hastings?’ Her mind was always think ing about ‘What could be better for Hastings?’ And she, and Larry also, did a lot of things that nobody ever realized that they did. That was the beauty of it - they didn’t always have to be honored for it,” he added. “She was a big believer of doing things and nobody knew about it. She just did it because she knew that’s what you’re supposed to do - not that she was going to get a reward for it.” Russell echoed others’ high praises of Earlene. “She’s one of ±e few people in life that I don’t know anybody, when she was here and now that she’s gone, that NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. ever had anything bad to say about her. That doesn’t happen very often,” he said. Earlene, a serial volunteer, spent much of her time serving on various boards throughout the county. She spent 20 years on the Hastings City Bank Board of Directors and also holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve on the board. She was also a member of local organizations including the Hastings Women’s Club, served as president of the Hastings Camp Fire Council, the Barry Community Foundation’s grant committee, as well as YMCA and United Way boards. “In 1996,1 met Earlene when she became a member of the newly formed Barry Community Foundation grant committee,” said Bonnie Gettys, pres ident and CEO of the BCF. “Earlene was a community champion, leader and visionary. I will remember her with gratitude for all that she apd Larry accomplished for our community.” Dave Baum, Earlene’s son, retold something a friend said to him recently sticks out in his mind when describing his mother. “He said, ‘She was a lady of class, grace and kindness.’ And I thought, man, that hits home and describes her very well,” he said. “She always cared more about others than herself,” Dave added. Dave’s brother, Kevin, said they were lucky to have Earlene as a parent. “Karen, David and I were very bless-’ ed to have Earlene as our mom ” Kevin said. “She took great care of us and did many things to make us feel val ued, such as preparing school lunches, attending our extra-curricular activities, volunteering and taking us on fun and adventurous vacations. Later, she was similarly involved with her six grand children, giving them a lifetime of fond memories including an African safari. “She was also a very kind and forgiv ing person. When we would misbehave, she never got angry or gave harsh pun ishment. She would gently express her disappointment and remind us we were capable of doing better,” he added. Jim and Mary Atkinson say they knew Larry and Earlene for 53 years. “She was the most gentle, sweet, kind person,” Mary said. “In all these years of being her friend, I have never, ever, one time heard her say anything nega tive about anyone ever.” “I remember her as (living) a very kind, faith-based life all her life,” Jim added. The Atkinsons said Earlene and Larry acted as a team all throughout their lives - and their philanthropic efforts were no exception. “She was a major part of decisions on all of their philanthropic things,” Jim said. She loved her community, she loved the business and the people that worked for her,” Mary said. “We need a whole lot more of her in this world. We really, really do,” said Jim. “She will be very missed in this county.” “In this community,” Mary added. “By her friends.” Audrey Deming spent much of her life living as a neighbor to Earlene and said the two were best friends. “We had great times through our life,” Deming said. “We were like sis ters - and we talked about that, too, because 1 didn’t have one and she didn’t have one. And we’d always tell each other everything. “She was a very special person. I don’t BANNER Tuesday at Noon THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com Lua The Baum family (pictured), led by Larry and Earlene Baum (center), has consistently supported Hastings Area Schools, along with the HPAC and community for many years. To honor and show appreciation for the Baums, Friends of the HPAC decided to name the auditorium inside the facility after Larry and Earlene Baum. Pictured are (from left) Jason Baum, Becky McGowan, Susie Baum, Dave Baum, Larry Baum,'Earlene Baum, Tim Pederson, Karen Pederson, Brian Baum, Tauri Baum, Nick Baum and Mallory Berg. know anybody else of all the people I know that are anything like her. She’s made out of a certain mold, I guess.” Flexfab co-founder Doug DeCamp worked with Earlene’s father at Orchard Industries before they both went on to found their separate companies. “Mac (Earl) and I worked together at Orchard Industries before each of us started our personal companies,” said DeCamp on behalf of himself and his wife, Margaret. “The community of Hastings and Barry County has been blessed by the generosity of the Baum and McMullin families. “Due to their generosity, they’ve left behind a legacy for the community through their contributions to health care, the schools, entertainment at the Hastings High School Performing Arts Center, and the Thomapple Plaza in downtown Hastings. Due to their generosity, they’ve enriched the lives of all of us by giving back to the com munity they loved. Now Larry, Earl, Virginia and your brother, Earl Jr. welcome Earlene, to the New World as Jesus opens the gates to say, ‘Welcome home, true and faithful servants. The Baums were praised for their dedication to ±e community. We love Hastings, and we’re fortunate to be able to help improve our com munity whenever we can,’ were words often spoken by Earlene Baum,” said Fred Jacobs, CEO of J-Ad Graphics. She and her late husband, Larry, were generous donors to so many things throughout ±e community, leaving a lasting legacy for all of us to enjoy. “She was one of those behind-thescenes leaders that kept her finger on the company and was dedicated to its success,” Jacobs added, “Earlene was a caring person, always willing to help others when asked. ... Every life has its story, but some leave a legacy that > 4i JJ iur 1 A flfi .*4 XT » z » f i ^ ‘4 .'T f ■e-- can last forever.” Though Earlene will be remembered as a force in Barry County, her family and friends know sides to her not seen by the public. Karen Pederson remem bers her mom’s passions for fishing, music and sweets. “When there was cake in the house, she’d eat it for breakfast, tell us kids she was setting a bad example, and then relegate us to oatmeal and cereal,” Pederson recalled. Though she had many loves and passions, Pederson said faith was para mount in Earlene’s life. “Faith was first and foremost to Mom,” she said. “One night in the early ‘70s, we had an unusual experi ence that only reinforced her beliefs. We were driving home from Grand Rapids in the dark, and the fog was so bad you could see nothing. My brother, Kevin, was laying across the back seat sleeping, and then a car hit us head-on. “Everything became surreal, like the Twilight Zone, and we didn’t even know what had happened. Next, there was a knock on Mom’s window. When she managed to roll it down, Reverend Curtis, our family pastor for many years, was standing there. He had come across the accident and was checking on the people in the vehicle^. “Mom always believed it was divine intervention and that God had kept us ' f safe because he had greater plans in store for her - and indeed he did.” A visitation for Baum will be held from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow, Friday, April 4, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The visitation will be immediately followed by a funeral service at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Earlene’s memoiy can be made out to the Barry Community Foundation or the YMCA of Barry Coimty. 4^4 I ♦ » , I 4 -i I r • r { I •' --r^c < •«. 4^''. 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It will be delivered by the View Newspaper Group announces launch of St. Clair Area View I 3 Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HasHngsBanner.com I Group TOTAL I WEEKLY PRINT CIRCULATION OF MORE THAN 352,000 I / > 22 CONWUWTY NEWSPAPERS COVBING U COUNTIES I s C College and St. Clair Community College, where he was managing editor-in-chiefof the SC4 student newspaper. He covered local sports for newspapers in Tuscola and Huron counties before joining the Sanilac County News as sports editor in 2019. 1 ■■' ■ I BCAOK fundraiser draws new high in attendance .’X ri « * <1 ■X*-’. f s > 4 • > 4'^ I I I J , -IHW , --& - riaiu?-" * } -ut n'T A • ^’11 J f •1 f f ■ Wi- J 1 I* ’ s. -- ’ P > J ^8 k I X fl <« r; J . T.A& f r*.» I ’’W-■ r \ I ' ,’’>TZL>4 ** R' ’flu «> •-W i r. r. 5 V' K 'l 'it r« 1 Gh T * 1 9 t i 1 4 ■> I . I I 4 1 • Ml I J J r* I. i k I I l«.« ft I J ir !l « r I I I I f' 4. . <» . r . •» •V. I t; U.*i. J *.4 J * • I *18 ^.WMuraa tQ V 1 I 1 •-'w-i- 'tfnck J imiMR 'Mr T”"j- 7 ir • ?•« • • S. KCmb Barry County Act of Kindness’ an nual “Cabin Fever” fundraiser hit new highs, according to organizers, with an estimated 300 people attending the event at the Barry County Expo on Saturday, March 29. BCAOK, a local nonprofit organiza tion, was formed by former members of the Hastings Elk Club with a focus on serving Barry County veterans. And, the Cabin Fever event is possibly the group’s largest fundraiser of the year, said Don Converse, BCAOK president. “We were pushing 300 (in atten dance),” Converse said, adding that the fundraiser drew about 200-plus people last year. “People ran out of seating, but we got more tables and had plenty of food. “The band (Onager) was awesome,” he added. “We raised quite a bit of money also.” According to Converse, the dinner and dance helped raise “roughly” $10,000 in support of Barry County veterans. “But we have not gotten all the bills paid yet,” Converse said. “No official number, but it is looking great.” “Barry County Acts of Kindness would like to thank everyone who came to the event,” he added. “There was d I I I T ** I Staff Writer ) % VT Dennis Mansfield t* I r ■■iiiTr•f* - I I tBL'i • I- W^VBn*. J u 1’r* ^' if •f. A f r- d •J UM* «•' - IC u ft L___ I; !a U OS T I’ ■•*. <* kt -/ ^i. e. : fl I s V 5 .®. $. _e k K 4 .1__ 'I b such a large turnout from the community supporting our local veterans'. It was awesome to see so many.” For more information on BCAOK, visit the group’s website at barrycountyaok.org. —1 Financial FOCUS t > • a: A < t u Kevin Beck, AAMS’* CFP ® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 J “ * I f I I > I r ,1 f f'l I 71 I *w rNPrZ I 2r f > r » k •? • r- i4 > w V * * « f f p i t b » < «■ A 1'- tt «*£ I t I > 1» h J 1 2 ; I I B. % '.r 4' lifey'' I ►. W’- J- I <• ► i i ft i • BjgS' Onager entertained audiences on Saturday at the annual Barry County Act of Kindness “Cabin Fever” fundraiser. « I« III I J* < «»» r’ rj f 11,* .a *v i'. y I . WUf I ■ r I AtnLlfii'Illf ■ A r I I 5 r" I-"' i 7 A i 4 * I. t r L' t i H. ■ , > f , '' * y ■ I u8 « .saM: , ,<1, I f X' r, s < 1 J « • •i* ' r 2 ■’ ' I i; r, I 1 f i^bx /t t r»<; I I • L- h U I, t I, ? L 4 • 4 r I t ft ' L k / f I •1 ft 't * i; f J 1 If I •V- r J I I Ki i KS' u • ?»■? I p <* ii « > tl il • >* t 1 I I > t I f i i t T" • ! I' f I i Ji r . i:: I t r .. *. ft • I r 'f I f c ( M fl 9 J 1 1 I V rt' t.i' sir » < t <« > ■ * » Ff ** z n K. w <« ! st/. A' •< l{ I f J I I I 'J k I I. > t 7. I'llt i *• . 4 t t A~ > - 'rK* i! 'I *» J- I I ( • r ' Y'' . I I The Barry County Acts of Kindness club hosted its annual fundraiser last weekend supporting Barry County veterans. Raffle prizes at the fundraiser included kayaks, a 36-inch griddle and a two-night stay at the Bay Pointe resort. '4 I ) J I i f r 1 I 11 II hI t ♦ f t L L I which Spring is here means it’s once again time to wash the windows, organize your cabinets and steam your carpets. This year, in addition to tidying up around your house, why not also consider some financial spring cleaning? Here are some suggestions to consider: De-clutter your investment portfolio. When you embark on your home cleaning mission, you might notice that you have redundancies — three blenders, two vacuum cleaners, and so on. Similarly, you might find duplications in your investment portfolio, perhaps in the form of multiple, near-identical stocks or mutual funds. If so, then it might be worthwhile to consider selling some of these investments and using the proceeds to boost your portfolio in other areas in which you may be lacking. • Cut back on »k overgrown investments. Now that winter is over and you’re venturing outside more, you may notice some overgrown shrubbery or some tree branches that need pruning. And while it may sound , counterintuitive, you might also have some investments that have ‘1:1 rown too big for your needs. For example, you might own some growth44 fl ♦ ♦ T •• 1 I I A E^' V s X. '•r-F z Member SlPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Time for some financial spring cleaning k J r Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones I ’• / 1 yx The Barry County Act of Kindness annual “Cabin Fever” fundraiser set records in attendance this year, drawing roughly 300 people. Courtesy photos f H MJ L ♦ /I ? r Xi i c •p A OA £2* 9 i. V '*4*. rt.'. -b. ’1. I 'r;? ZLC /•J >1* V .V 1 > i? 1 I > • yr 5<^ *• > I ?■ J ‘i L U * K I 4’ ! jfl 1 1ft TO, Ji ’’’ Vii? r.iw* € < •-* M'l ’ i t a J f j~ I <v T-J ' , . « —•_> L 9 it 9 t - 4 » I I" Ts 'A -fl I * JHMii." '*Tdi gjdf ilf II ' J t f • ft- A e I { 'IWt Jfaiwa **• 1 “ i W. ?*- s fI oriented investments whose value has increased so much that they now take up a larger percentage of your portfolio and carry a higher degree of risk than you originally intended. If that’s the case, you might be better off by selling some of these investments and purchasing others to help bring your investment mix back to its desired alignment. • Dust off your investment strategy. With more sunlight now pouring in your house, you might notice that the comers of your walls and ceiling may need a good dusting. And as you continually work to strengthen your financial foundation. you may need to dust off your investment strategy, if especially you’ve recently experienced changes in your life, such as a marriage, addition of children, new job, and so on. And as you move closer to retirement, you may also need to adjust your strategy in some ways. For one thing, you might want to adopt a more conservative investment approach in the years immediately preceding your retirement, though you’ll still need to have some growth potential in your portfolio to help keep you ahead of inflation. • Protect yourself from financial clangers. As you go about your household spring cleaning, you may find actual physical dangers that need to be removed or stored more safely, such as sharp objects or broken tools. And as you navigate daily life, you may also find threats to your financial safety — the need for an expensive home improvement, or a major car repair or an unexpectedly large medical bill. If you don’t have the money available to pay these expenses, you might be forced to dip into your retirement accounts or run up your credit card or take out a high-rate loan. To protect yourself from having to make these moves, you may want to maintain an emergency fund containing several months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid account, separate from those you use for your daily living expenses. Of course, some of these moves can take some time — but by getting started on them soon, you can help put your financial house in better shape by the time the next spring cleaning rolls around. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. I .k A 'J �* // I 4 I I * / ♦ t, Thursday, April 3, 2025 Jr' THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com r I lil i ' rri),rrt ' Barry County COA announces final push for capital campaign ? * • ,1 r / 41 1 '-sqmsa telii _ f *»*-l V jl A I I I I I -S’. A. r k * X 1^' In,I * ft , 4 "c Mi .Jk. .. . D V I I I k I ft \ I .. f I 42»- A.** !«>> •t u S' n. '• - .7 r. I RWW r- % i fl f s. A V A rendering shovt/s what the new Barry County Commission on Aging reception area will look like once complete. Images provided The new Barry County Commission on Aging building will offer a larger dining room. I ■' 'iwoniolj I I i f Tile Barry County Commission on Aging announced the final push for its capital cam paign this week. The campaign, “Paving the Way to Our New Home,” will support the completion of a new activity and resource center near tlie comer of McKeown Road and M-79 highway in Hastings. This facility will be the new home for the COA. “One ofthe benefits ofthe new location includes the addition of local production of Meals on Wheels meals, allowing for greater inclusion offi’esh, local produce. In addition to that, keeping this program _ I nr in Barry County pumps an additional $350,000 into the local economy, annu ally,” said Barry County COA executive director Courtney Ziny. The new design also expands the space for Adult Day Service programming for those with Alzheimer's, dementia or other memory issues, creating additional respite opportunities for caregivers. It .will nearly double the area for exercise and fitness classes, offer an expanded seating and visiting area and will create a larger dining room. There will also be outdoor green space for open air activ ities, socialization, and entertainment. “As we prepare to take a significant step forward with the project ground breaking, we find ourselves in urgent need of your support,” said Ziny. “We are just $700,000 away from reaching our fundraising goals and need your help to secure these final funds.” Ziny said every contribution, no matter the size, helps the COA reach its goal. “We are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received so far, but we still have work to do,” she said. “This final push is crucial as we strive to create a space that will benefit countless indi viduals in our community. Together, we can make a lasting impact.” Donations can be made online at barrycf.org/funds/barry-county-coa-building-project-fund/ or by contacting Barry County COA at 269-948-4856. For more information about the capital campaign, gotobarrycounty.org/coaor contact Ziny at 269-948-4856 or cziny@ barrycounty.org. ) I I 1 . I -.r' t I /> I f r r •JUL fi, •i Ji I l<* .. 1 k J IF , . 5 kg • 7 ■ r I I .P 1 t t r • * ’ . lJ‘ •• 1 J I 4 •! I b 4 f r I • r' i’ « I ’ I •>' 1 ' MM I . f I I . •r J > * i 1 »■! I J Trumble Insurance settles in at new location •w t I ’ i VA ■ii I •> t J J ( \ ** ■c A' 1 ■ ■sfi cv < f If I r T I 1 A K ! • r 0= * df <«' I I > ' ft*A ’V 1 I f r .1 ►• <}il> •\ * 1 ' X «» J r* 4 AJ : J- fr 9 A a ^1 4 -M * s -•t, T 1 .. -> I 1 ■ ^Trr"? 1 VMIftW ■'■di 1 ♦ 4; > * - 2 4 5^ r’.* . .si’ > A •* 3 *« e .A * ^* u* '^ji ► Ri > •*ft I % 1 I ’“'V « ** t nr I I II J 3{* 3 * r ’ . t i w 4 1 i I A iv: < . ■; I •J I i' * <* s*T^r ■ft ■V 4g- r rfj h C. >7 I ' I 1 • * fta.* ■ > •x. > I* . I * . sa J -t* to I -T .’SS' <IX '^•i' •*>*e J • A? «« ’ r? i ♦ I I Tii- IS ;> J V 'A. >F I f 3: I < z*= t .«• ®’\s I '5* 1 4 ► t»«M .. 3 I J •M .1 & M Staff at Trumble Insurance Agency are settling in at their new offices on Jefferson Street. The move comes after a six month interior renovation was completed on the first level of the historic building. Courtesy photo I ' Though he and his team spearhead ed much of the project themselves, Santmier said crucial help came from local subcontractors. Their expertise and quick turnarounds helped keep the project on track. 'It's pretty cool. It’s been a lot you know, a six-month interior renovation of 5,000 square feet. We got it locked in, and it’s really nice. People have been coming in all day,” Santmier said on Tuesday. “It does feel like a breath of fresh air I think for our team, but also for our clients. As people walk in, I think they’re shocked to see the transformation,” Santmier said. Though Santmier and his team cel ebrated the completion of the office’s main space this week, there is still more work to be done on the historic building. He said facade work and work on the upstairs offices will be complete by the end of summer. Trumble will host an open house celebration showing off the new building during Hastings Summer fest in August. In the meantime, Santmier said folks are welcome to stop in and check out the new office space at 128 S. Jefferson Street. Trumble Insurance Agency is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon day through Friday. ** u 'jU I ‘ GRAND RAPIDS <»ft*«trr lU ' r- I s. Sun, 4/13 3:00 pm I * I L.^, J A PB 1^ » • U I , ft ? 1 J J )! ■L‘. t » i I ! Itckets: hastingsJudus.com | 269-8/8-2492 Other Events HHS Choir Follies | Thu, 4/17 7.00 pm Senior Aeadeiny Awards | Sun, ^h-] 13:00 pm ■» • ElemeuLaiy Musieals Mon-'l'liu, Apr 28-May 11 6:30 pm i» VJ t 1 -. "Uj I i c ) 1. y 'V 51?^; ♦* r i L^\ a f*' V X 3-^ I -Ml I« r « ')-r; v>4 e ’ *- 4^ .»• '1 2 ’XT f t•<Mr fk wfc . 1 >4' JL T v *• V 'W 4 */f/ 4 f r f •I ft t. > i i r 4 . >» *w "ft »* ?4 V / c ••^ss * 1 I b 41 S*>bi A J I < Sv IM- Sz un/ w •> 1 ^U?' i^rr? ^v.i i . i »• 'tt’* I L>*h I • f i> ft I**. - * ft » ’•^ > V ' I I v.*’ 470 1 >.e 5"*W»'** * < s s5aii){« M UAk.. ■” I v\ '4 \ , 1 Vfl z h 9 i ft* A I I, IL *x ;I j•i :- 1 I J. 4 4 ft. j ..n * X' ' K. ' .. * k 4 ■ftfc- « Xt I 4 k I X » f t k * 4 CYCLISTS Music oniari’v Potter * *4^ t >' n 1 I I * V 1^ •-M ^IS 4 I j>« r- r?! V - 1\ Not only is Barry-Roubaix a long-running event, but it is the biggest of its kind in the world — officially. Up about 5 percent from last year, this year’s race will feature 5,675 par ticipants. While Barry-Roubaix was often billed as one ofthe largest races of its kind in the world, this number solidifies it as such. “There has been a year or two where (Barry-Roubaix) was neck-and-neck with another event,” Acker explained. “We’re beyond that, now. Not that it’s a competition but it’s a pretty neat thing to make the claim for Michigan and the city of Hastings. We’re proud of it.” “It’s not something that we go around plastering everywhere,” Acker added. “I think we had great success in just being ourselves. Our event in some ways flies under the radar with the international community. * It's not as well-known as some ofthe big races but they also spend a lot of money advertising, which results in a higher race entiy' fee. The grow± in the Barry'-Roubaix has been steady, too. Organizers could have opened the floodgates for this event, which sells out in a matter of days ifnot hours, but they have limited it to 3 to 5 percent growth each year and have kept a dialogue with city and county officials to ensure that the scale of the event does not cause any issues. This year, like the races before it, features a wailing list of riders. “We’re mindful ofthe fact that this more or less takes over the city for the weekend and we’re not trying to blow the whole city up where no one can do anything,” Acker said. For a full race day schedule, and the event leading up to the Barry-Rou baix, visit bany'-roubaix.com. ftft t I n t q Alt ''■’■■Alt Fftj I 'kill'll- * —T 1 t '.> K '«s'’ '■■■ V 's. b; I n 1 If: S '! •s* > fI * p 1 I . ’«<l » I 1 ft If r trv ■ .i4 . « * nij.. '•fl . I ■U *»•■ ' r* ' ’ I. ' 'J*- ! >4 I ■‘F k ‘ X I* I J .“t * «. J.k '•t J I . *1- u I. * •». •ft. • 4 •' t H /“u. 1 I 4 «. M ’ i :f Si. I *i-. T zkt. -'tk ) I s ft p ’ I, S ft s ft ■ l.n. 'v r M •ft : ’V 1. 1M4 a 1 te T & ?. 11 I ... ' •••I. T ' ft .1’ L 4 i. V/. .J MH 1 I V • if F ’ I !■ .• J '( u ’ I I 11 fl: i 1- 'I?; J 11 t I r IT H >. aI S’ fr I I s h 1 X \ k « 5^^ ’h I X d I I ) k I 1 1 k. ’'J/ Tf , .! : ■ u ■r.. ft ft b I ri t: *• * •iL I ♦ ♦ ft . *•, > «• *1 I 1 Grand Rapids Symphony’ t u I The Barry-Roubaix stands as the largest grave! cycling race in the world and will feature a field of 5,675 riders this year. Professional Events 1^ I Continued from Page 1 'V .1 I HASTINGS PGNFONMING APTS CGNTGP Fri, 4/23 7:30 pm *■' ri / 1, c w ft - i-’lk' .■ftl * 9 I DIVA Jazz Ortlieslra K.*** * ft A s» f I* ti^ k r t > » k Ml RV t'-’l'' ’V! I /WVT SYMPh^Y ■* < r > I r b I IJ « ti- t , I fiv Molly Macleod Editor Zach Santmier and his team at Trum ble Insurance Agency are settling in at their new digs in Hastings. The new location was fully operational as of Tuesday this week. Santmier, owner and CEO ofTrumble, said he and his team are stretching their legs in the space, located at the comer of Jefferson and Court streets in Hastings. “It's very open. Before, we were very crammed into a small space. When peo ple walked in, it was like, boom, you’re immediately within the earshot of six people. Right now, when you walk in, the whole center space is totally open. There’s a huge living roomy there’s a large kitchen, a really large reception desk. It’s just a lot more open, a lot more' airy,” Santmier said. He said one exciting feature in the new space is a “living wall” made up of several vining plants. Greenery is featured throughout the space. “It just kind of gives that real homey feel, and just a real, kind of sigh of re lief, breath of fresh air sort of feel to it,” Santmier said. Tuesday’s move marks a milestone for Trumble after purchasing the building in October. ■ ' “We want to be a fixture in the commu nity for the long haul,” said Santmier in a previous interview. “As 1 think about the future of our business and where we’re at historically, next year being our 50th anniversary, we really wanted to be able to bea comerpiece—notjust small little offices kind of spread out throughout Barry County as we had before.” Trumble’s new location in the former County Seat building isn’t far from its old location around the comer at 13 8 W. State Street. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Develop ment Alliance is taking Trumble’s place at the building on State Street. No stone was left unturned during the renovation process, Santmier said. & th 1 I 'V k * >1 > •y. �I ♦ I 1 6: •Th I ’J •fl's’'' L I? < % _ A" • • I I ,! tT I, ^■5' \ i’* T. V ** I 5 CLASSIFIEDS •i I :3Sd^a rx’ *19 Thursday, April 3, 2025 NWS confirms tornado touched down in nearby Gaines Twp. on Sunday •l A THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 1 -Jr 4 ;8i TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 k* f. 4 1 BUSINESS SERVICES A ,* : V ‘‘I s\- : PACILLO LAWNCARE Taking new a )h clients in Hastings. Phone (269)838- X I, J ■ s Tr 4 •> 6025. 4 ’’-s •te. STUMP REMOVAL ) ?• A 4 J I 1 I NEED STUMP GRINDING? Call A? Ml i •i 1. 269-908-6227. Rooted Outdoor • I r' Services. 1 % \ i1 •I EMPLOYMENT ^ ****** I » » r • -^*2 i BARN HELP WANTED Must have I 1 •x e . sX' r. y *• * 1 experience with horses. Full and part I? time positions available with compet ** A I T I :LV\ itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell@yahoo.com it T ♦ R* ....... . >. ^ I ( s •’A T > interested. 4 « ) * . — ''UfesH I. 4 p* > \ I Xw ) The twister did extensive damage to a barn and some outbuildings at a farm in Caledonia. < J Contributing Writer I ♦* •-f! f-'., t *, • «« 4 *1 ci nti Ji I ' r«<- rJ I ;niclaib. u N U I J et/ B 'I 4 )r? A» r 1 r• ' :2C'' .J Many residents in nearby Gaines Town ship and the surrounding area were left to clean up after a severe weather system, which reportedly included at least three tornados, swept through parts of south west Michigan on Sunday, March 30. Damage in the Caledonia and Dutton areas was spawned by a line of thunder storms that brought heavy rain and high winds that uprooted trees and snapped power poles. National Weather Service officials confirmed a twister touched down at 5:42 p.m. Sunday near 100th Street and Eastern Avenue, and traveled 4.2 miles in a northeasterly direction before dissi 4 r jOW^ • 1 r( K I ; 91 •rft t -io: H-if ztbsnoq^; .oirij iq'jW2 ,goi /rcbnj?; m ..figiriotM .'W t f I • ! >ri.j \ '! TOT ' 3 * h ni 0" ; f'T iHc’wi' -!'.L?r'r<J'T1 '•fij l£r' -9 <• ;‘iii ! • J >» *J t I J * I P.bOl! , it *lr5"! t I I :>r > ift’ 1 pating near 84th Street and Hanna Lake Avenue at 5:47 p.m. The NWS labeled the weather event as an EF-0 tornado, as it reportedly packed an estimated maximum sustained wind velocity of 80 mph and cut a swath of up to 150 yards wide. During its five minutes on the ground, the twister inflicted significant damage to bams and outbuildings, toppling some of the structures. It also uprooted several trees and spewed debris. Pm just happy nobody was hurt, Gaines Township resident Timothy Zandbergen. “It damaged a lot of bams.” Zandbergen said the tornado tore off the roof of a bam on his property, located on the south side of 76th Street, between James Gemmell V 44T > J “ '►Z J 1 J 1 XX 21 "•W. I • 4 -4L .- * r Wk J •** *19 L,-X M4 < < r."*' jj w r r z y * z* d Me I I it' 1 * -n I!i *V .014 4 rt I ( 1 ** U*^ ▼ 4« il 4 1^* 1 L z 1 \ •V >ax r-y-t—. ♦ V* '.— . —ILL 4 * '. »i"t V y ; £.J ->r'i ■V I C-. > k --<s F *. ! «k K al . *1 K t * »• 4 .I'i • W' J ; •* . * 1 I * .111 • * • 7 '»* i \ F-4 iw4(|»ia' I r^*.' *- • « 'Lyx'’; -; \ 'V * pH .'1' ..T *♦* ♦ xA > X .■; ' 'V; »? ♦ I A V Is * <* •■ - * A * ¥-7 •r East Paris and Patterson avenues, in the Caledonia area. “We did not have any animals there at the time, so that was fortunate,” he added. Zandbergen also said two bams on a neighbor’s property on the north side of the road were leveled by the tornado and another bam was damaged. And, the tornado damaged structures along 92nd Street near Kalamazoo Av enue. The tornado touched down within two miles ofwhere another EF-0 tornado hit Gaines Township on April 11,2021, near 100th Street and Eastern Avenue. NWS officials said that one traveled about half a mile with top winds of 80 mph. The thunderstorms that whipped through southwest Michigan on Sunday, combined with a major ice storm in northern Michigan the night before, left more than 320,000 homes and business es without power statewide. If that wasn’t enough, the NWS con firmed an EF-1 tornado near Edwards burg in Cass County on Sunday. That twister packed 100-mph winds, traveled about two miles and damaged several homes and businesses during the three ” minutes it was on the ground. It also ripped the roof off a local marina and damaged boats. The NWS confirmed yet another tornado touching down Sunday, stating a EF-0 twister spun off around 6:05 p.m. north of 120th Street, near Poplar Avenue, east of Grant. The tornado reportedly was on the ground for about four minutes, or just under 3 miles, and had top winds of 65 mph. > !£*■*■■■ 0 .s y i * h What is left of a barn blown down on 76th Street west of Patterson Avenue after an EF-0 tornado went through Gaines Township on March 30. Photos provided 1 i; I I t SEVERE i I « I I* i■' ♦' aua.. E. w >1 I I ? Legal advice offered at no cost to Barry County seniors J :■ i r*' « e r I, > b IL 4 ' f . t ■ J'H 9 3’i^'sirri f < rIfJ rr , L f J I I Jk L f .A , J Hi• • i ' i/ kU ss * b f f! i I ( ' f 'HEl V odw OcC T I I I '1 * * I & t X6 rw { jc... » I 7s 1< n-' I t ) • C33t • 5 t 1-;: >' i k I"• *r 1 ' 1 I; 1 a > t r n: The Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office will con duct over-the-phone interviews for le gal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attorney should call the 269-224-5040 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. The advice and counsel is funded primarily by the Area Agency on Aging Region 3B through the Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency under the Older Americans Act of 1965. MM A r ) « 1 ft.*': .> X $J • * a—-■ i. t' J I r' ( f , f f —» I J .I •» I I r I : I t 1 a jf' f 1 d('- f 1 « _A if t ) ) 1 f I - -1 J : Tz .I a r •T • ! 1 ! - I t ■{ t I J ., f [ 1 /<• • - ) > t 1 1 f J. f. 'ri: ' I * ' *t . -I ' ' I’.' ,'' r '---- p I ! 1 I ) » ( f5 A i r. ‘.n * *1 1 j - f • ' Pollinator workshop slated for April 13 everyday lives. Glass will discuss why many species of birds, butterflies and other pollinators are declining in num ber. She will also discuss how each of us can help prevent further habitat loss and extinction. The workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA School at 904 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact Glass at 517-6523056. — MM Area residents can learn what they can do to help save birds, butterflies and other pollinators at a ft-ee workshop later this month. Michigan State University Pollinator Champion and Master Gardener Robbin Glass will lead the pollinator workshop on Sunday, April 13, fi-om 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees of the class will learn about pollinators and their importance to our Continued from Page 1 southwest comer of Barry County the hardest, in areas including Hickory Comers and Middleville. “It was a bad storm,” Welch said. “(But) it wasn’t too bad of a storm for us.” The BCRC deployed extra crew members to help deal with any storm damage and help clear debris from county roadways, “We had a bunch of trees across roads,” Welch said. “That was only temporary. Pm not aware of anything that was closed longer than Monday morning,” he added. “We’re back to business as normal for us.” Timing might have also played a role in Barry County’s good fortune in riding out the storm. Welch said there were no reports of any flooding across county roads due in part to the fact that most or all of the snow in the area had melted a couple of weeks ago. “That’s the one that will catch you,” he said, referring to the combination of spring thaws and early season rains sometimes causing local flooding. Beside dealing with Sunday’s storm, Bany County officials are watching 4^T) I 5 I -I I fi « r • > I ? !> 9 J V , I I< ' V I , ■) J 4 t I I I. t / /. I' 4 f 1 tlh- ■ 3 i - I t >. .L_« -< n I dUik I I f •I I r I8f iiHP jiir m> *» •IH I * GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! .y I I <«' r t I If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on «* • Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com I • . (• % i ''-'J I r ***** Hadley, born at Corewell Health Pennock on February 27, 2025 to Kristen Smith and Nolan Smith of Bellevue. ***** Corewell Health Pennock on February 28, 2025 to Paulina Scobey and Carson Scobey of Lake Odessa. ***** Amelia Rose Pluchinsky, born at Corewell Health Pennock on March 20, 2025 to Jessie Wolthuis and Kendal Pluchinsky of Bellevue. ***** Grace Elaine Cortright, born at Corewell Health Pennock on March 20, 2025 to Sarah Cortright and Phillip Cortright of Hastings. ***** Wilder Lee Swanson, born at Corewell Health Pennock on March 23, 2025 to Lindsay Swanson and Neal Swanson of Freeport. ***** Logan James Green, born at Corewell Health Pennock on March 25, 2025 to Dusty Lee Green and Cody Ray Green of Dowling. ***** Health Pennock on March 25, 2025 to Linda Ray and David Conner of Hastings. ***** Hudson Thomas Khanfar, born to Adam and Christine (Maurer) Khanfar of Lansing Feb, 17, 2025. events further north. According to Welch, road crews from neighboring Kent County are heading north to assist with cleanup efforts in Lower Northern Michigan, which was hit by an ice storm over the weekend that left thou sands without power. So far, Welch added the BCRC has not received any such requesf though the county agency stands ready to respond. “We’d do what we could to help,” he said. And, with more inclement weather expected during the week, Jansens said he is encouraging local residents to “have a plan” and “be prepared.” Jansens added that Barry County res idents may find tips on how to weather severe storms and other related informa tion on the BCEM’s Facebook page. J I< J :i THE HASTINGS BANNER VlKWi yif Group t • •, Estimates £ •l r z • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation "U* Jesus loves Tou { QUESTIONS: ASK US... I HU 511-983-0954 start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam 14 I 218 E. State St. Hastings *945-9673 , i*. 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Michigan is full of interesting frogs and toads. “Jump" into a hike and learn about these unique species. The Michigan Frogs and Toads hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. April 1-30 — April Storybook Walk: “Frog vs. Toad” by Ben Mantle. Frog and Toad want to eat the same fly! Soon, their constant arguing wakes a hungry alligator. Follow the trail to find out where this surprising story ends. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Friday, April 4 — Specialty Dinner: Pancake Supper. 5 p.m. Monday, April 7 — Native Plant Gardening at the Freeport District Library, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10 — Healthy Planet. Healthy People: Citizen Science, 11 a.m. Join Research and Community Engagement Manager Ellen Holste as she explores “citizen science.” What is it? How is it connected to our health? Holste will provide the historical background and the current climate of the citizen science movement. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, April 3 - Spring Break Movie Day: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” 1 p.m,; Movies, Memories and Milestones watches a 1940 film starring Alice Faye, Don Ameche and Henry Fonda, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 4 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 7 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 a.m.; PAWS for Reading, 10 a.m.; Poetry from the Shadows, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Lego Day, 10 a.m.-noon; Teen Movie Day: “Shrek,” 1 p.m.; PAWS for Reading. 1 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 - Game Day: Kids’ Board Games, 10 a.m.; commu nity health workers at HPL, 10 a.m.; open art studio, 11:30 a.m.: Game Day: Teen Board Games, 2 p.m. More information about these and other events is avaiiable by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Worship Togeth er T 5 r t’ '"‘B Oft 1 I METHODIST CHURCH n Exist To We Be An ft ft .*1 * * ■ r; 1 t < «I g ) • :. 1.^ I 4 » J I' < til I ♦ rM *-A J<..' zJHji ' 'f i '* ’ ■ < 1 X :W0 / •1 P’ -4__ ' I V Cl u “ i 1 */ 4 5 2’f I M ft I ■ft •■r. * I ? 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Frost restrictions are still in effect for the remainder ofthe state and will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline high ways north of the route detailed above. .iw^i State routes typically carry M, I, or US ^-S The Michigan Department of Transpor designations. • tation (MDOT) continues to adjust spring In the restricted areas, the following • I weight restriction on state roads in an will apply: • On routes designated as “all-season” annual move to protect roads. F Effective 6 a.m. Monday, March 31, (designated in green and gold on the weight restrictions were lifted on all state MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will trunkline highways from the southern be no reduction in legal axle weights. • All extended permits will be valid for Michigan border north to and including the following route beginning on M-20 at oversize loads in the weight-restricted the US-31 intersection near New Era then area on the restricted routes. Single-trip east on M-20 to the US-131 interchange permits will not be issued for any over in Mecosta County, then north on US-131 weight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet to the south US-131 Business Route/M-20 in width, 11 axles, and 150 feet in overall interchange in Big Rapids, then east on length on the restricted routes. I v . "I • On routes designated as “ seasonal ” M-20 to the US-10 interchange in Midland County, then east on US-10 continuing (designated in solid or dashed red on the Sai: to M-25 to the M-15 intersection in Bay MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will City, then south on M-15 to the M-46 be a posted weight reduction of25 percent r for rigid (concrete) pavements and 35 percent for flexible (asphalt) pavements, SAME DAV SERVICE AVAILABLE and maximum speed of35mph for some ? vehicles. w Drivers must follow the speed limits J for weight restricted roads, per state law. iu^smcTMiKnm Go online for speed restrictions for trucks RESIDENTIAL & and the rules for propane fuel delivery and COMMERCIAL public utility vehicles. IWs'llL Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned When roads that have been frozen all Year Round Pumping winter begin to thaw from the surface Serving All of Barry County downward, melting snow and ice saturate and Surrounding Areas the softened ground. During the spring thaw, the roadbed softened by trapped r moisture benea± the pavement makes J^i/ons Septic lank Service it more susceptible to damage. This Uianlis ifvu all ^r your business in contributes to pothole problems already occurring due to this winter’s numerous 2024! ^IVe appreciate your business! freeze-thaw cycles. I m Extra long hose to protect your lawn MDOT determines when weight re strictions begin each spring by measuring NEW Services offered in 2025 frost depths along state highways, ob • Septic Tank Install serving road conditions, and monitoring ■ Line Repair weather forecasts. Weight restrictions • Risers Install remain in effect until the frost line is deep • Land Clearing enough to allow moisture to escape and ■ Light Excavation the roadbeds regain stability. I —----------------- Bonded --------------------- County road commissions and city pub lic works departments put in place their Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 own seasonal weight restrictions, which Jesse Lyons, Owner usually, but not always, coincide with FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 ’Qv*' state highway weight restrictions. Signs are generally posted to indicate which 1 routes have weight restrictions in effect. 4 CHURCH r : g »•* X . l_ ' 4 • i i n::-- t J . • « ** ' ' 9 ’ < J “ J I 'Zl'- ft ?•* i I 1 * 4 I •> COMMUNITY 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. were instrumental in making Hastings a "go-to” destination by providing funding to upgrade school, hospital, and community facilities. Major improvements included a dialysis center, a new W jfl hospital surgical center, and both the Thornapple Plaza, and the Hastings Performing Arts Center - places for the community to come together and enjoy live entertainment. Faith and church were an important part of Earlene’s life. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 70 years, serving as President of the Women’s Association, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, and Secretary of the Endowment Committee. She sang in the Church Choir for over 46 years. Surpassing her love for community was Earlene’s love for and devotion to her family. Surviving are her first child, Karen (Tim Pederson); son, David (Susie), who presented Earlene and Larry with three grandsons: Jason (Becky); Brian (Tauri) and Nick. Son, Kevin (Tamara) added three granddaughters to Earlene’s Family: Rachel (Ryne) Larowe, Michelle, and Kayla. Greatgranddaughter, Talia Larowe, nieces Jennifer McMullin, Sarah (Rick) Reed, Denise Stolz, and nephews Randy McMullin and Gary Stolz also survive, including double cousins Helen Czaplinski of Arkansas City, KS, and Janice Mullin, of Enid Oklahoma. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. - Noon, with a Funeral Service to follow at Noon at First Presbyterian Church, N. 405 M-37, Hastings, Ml 49058. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Barry Community Foundation, (https://www.barrycf.org/ giving/), 231 S. Broadway St.; Hastings, Ml 49058 or the YMCA of Barry County, (https://ymcaofbarrycounty.campbraingiving. com/), PO BOX 252, 2055 Iroquois Trail; Hastings, Ml 49058.'' Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. - “ ■*! LIFEGATE APTIST CHURCH ■nuBii weJtsd atWi,f Annual spring weight restrictions continue to be lifted on state roads * at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COMMUNITY Anieta Earlene McMullin Baum, age 87, passed away on March 27, 2025, at Butterworth Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Hastings Fiber Glass Founder, Earl Lawrence and Virginia (Coggins) McMullin. Earlene was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Wayne McMullin, her parents, and her husband of 67 years, Larry Baum. Earlene and her husband Larry met while attending Hastings High School. After graduation, she attended Albion College, and he joined the United States Air Force. They were married in 1956 and moved to Topeka, Kansas, where Larry was stationed, and Earlene worked for the U.S. Government Finance Office at the Air Force Depot. They returned to Hastings when Larry finished his tour of duty in 1959, and they both worked diligently to help establish Earlene’s father’s business, Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Earlene took care of all the office operations. She was controller for many years, a member of the Hastings Fiber Glass Board of Directors, and Secretary/ Treasurer of the Corporation. She worked at the company her father founded for over 65 years. Earlene had a love for the Hastings Community and served it in countless ways. She was the first woman to serve on the Hastings City Bank Board of Directors, a position she held for over 20 years. Her service included many years on the grant committee of the Barry Community Foundation, as well as many other board positions, including the Barry County United Way, the YMCA, and the Hastings Women’s Club. She also served as President of the Hastings Camp Fire Council. Earlene had a love for her years at Hastings High School and for the friendships she formed. She organized all of her many class reunions and ’ looked forward to spending time with her classmates. She received the Distinguished Graduate Award for the Class of 1955, and she and Larry received the Buzz Youngs Award and the Liberty Bell Award for their contributions to the community. They u • •• HASTINGS FREE Ti 1 .f < V* Il< .. f r' X ?■ e *1! I < u J V'u i ; t T ♦ r Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Telephone Hastings. 269-945-9121. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. t;-;- 5 f •■:/ I I — I 1 6* ♦ I > L A* t *I { j t I f •J I Life Group 6:30 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. r « . I ft Email hastfinc@gmail.com. rk4— f. methodist.com. Pastor Brian / 11 I I Teed, Assistant Pastor HASTINGS WOODLAND UNITED c J CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5± 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Peter Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 49046. 8609. p.m. Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship; 9:45 a.m. wi± Kids Church and Nursery. METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m,; Worship 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN SOLID ROCK BIBLE Pastor Roger CHURCH (PCA) Pastor Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool, (517) 204-9390. J. t i •«T V I rXA>Aa r »a 1<3 ^£ .J *i0M I I ift GLi’/j I ! » w 1 I J *• b • ' I ii - M El : » tv I 1 ’•5«; I X "M“ tfvsn J •vf’ 3P?*■tf a 4 • f> 1 1 v3 i I > n JIV 1 J k. i^\.' Sunday Worship Service 948-8004 for information. ST. ROSE OF LIMA 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. r Service: 10 a.m. This inforMion on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: : .i- V b*. I • r Joffe f I I \4U .r? V «r “ .1 L I X I t r lanLiri ♦ * I * I iijov « » 1 • ( k* k 1 t i * \ I 1 » r '3 I k i . 4 I k - k I i 4 I I V 3 I, t >I I 1 A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF Products HotUneltwb&equlpffleiit 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I I k. I? K' 1< . I '■f* 1 ( IV « > *. ■ 6 945-5379 623-2089 X ''JL >. . ^4'. M ••s v. I t , .o-' ! » f k 4 « J I r I j?’ I ’ I. I, 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 I /f//' fft'er^/ I J A «• * \ v<77 'if*//, ifOMf PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday t 1 I I �I t -J* 4 I f THE HASTINGS BANNER wwvz.HastingsBanner.com 7 Thursday, April 3, 2025 > --------- ■- * ■ •». 4 -S cy ■> X \ I V TURNING BACK THE PAGES X L I, V —r^rrr BANNER AUG. 24,1995 r- /) f I ) t . J s? • JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT y''' : d I Robert E. Faulkner was bom in 1910 and grew up in Barry County in the villages of Delton and Middleville. He shares with our readers his memories of those early years. He continues: “I kept looking for a job. I went to the offices of the gasoline companies. Standard Oil, Sunoco and Texaco. Texaco had just fired the attendants at one of the sta tions because of shortages. “So, against all odds, I found a job. My pay was $12 a week. Maurice, the manager, received $14. “I will never forget Maurice. When he was laid off his previous job, he bought a 10-cent can of top dress ing and a 10-cent paintbrush. He would stand on the sidewalk of a busy downtown location. In those days, many of the cars had cloth tops. When a car with a weatherbeaten top would pull up to the curb, he would offer to top dress the car for 50 cents. He would usual ly make one or two dollars. With this, he fed his fami ly. He was very proud he had never taken any welfare help from anyone. He was a rugged individualist. “The first day on the job, the manager and area superintendent were in the station when a customer drove in. ‘Bob, go over and take care of that custom er,’ the superintendent directed me. Actually, I was nervous, as I had never worked in a filling station. I 5^ , believe 1 had neglected to mention this fact when 1 applied for the job. “The customer was driving a Hudson. ‘I need my clutch changed,’ the customer said. I did know that a Hudson had a wet clutch, but that was all I knew. 1 had the customer drive the car onto the lift. He stood by as I raised the car. I didn’t know what to do, and I had visions of being fired my first day on the job. “1 turned to the customer and said, ‘This is my first day on the job. The manager and superintendent are watching. I know nothing about a wet clutch. Will you tell me what to do?’ “He proved to be a wonderful person. He acted ; ’ as though we were just carrying on a friendly conversation. Under his direction, I completed the job. 1 was not so lucky when I faced the next crisis. As I recall, the station was open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. The manager and I were the entire workforce. My shift was from noon until nine. Then, I was off until the next noon. My work week was 56 hours. I actually started work the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so my next shift started at noon on Thanksgiving Day. “1 had just started to clean the toilets and sweep the station when a Cadillac drove in. The driver was a well-dressed, rather pompous individual who wanted his oil changed. I put the Cadillac on the lift and with a wrench in one hand, got under the engine. The big gest engine that I had ever seen was a Model A Ford. I searched for the lug that would drain the oil and proceeded to remove it. When I did, a small amount of heavy oil ran into the pail. I knew at once that I had drained the transmission. Then, I got out the tank that held the transmission fluid to repair my mistake. However, my customer was watching me like a hawk. He asked what I was doing. When 1 frankly told him what had happened, he was furious. ‘Get that grease in there and get my car off of the lift,’ he hollered. “I wished afterward that 1 had been smart enough to tell him, with a friendly smile, that we were giving a free transmission fluid change with each oil change and he was lucky, as this was the last day. But I usu ally think of what I should have said hours or days later. My ex-customer drove to a Texaco station a few blocks down and not only got his oil changed but also told them about the dumb so-and-so who had drained his transmission. “When I told my fiiend Slim from the Sinclair sta tion about the incident, he asked how much oil I put in. ‘I filled it clear up,’ I replied. “Slim said, ‘I’ll bet he didn’t drive far before the oil came up the stick and he got it all over him.’ “I expected to get fired, but nothing ever came of it. As I recall, we sold gasoline six gallons for a dollar, “I bought a 1924 four-cylinder Buick for $20. It ran like an expensive car. In the winter, I filled the radiator with two gallons of kerosene at a cost of 28 cents. I couldn’t afford alcohol, which was the antifreeze of choice. The car ran fine all winter. The tires were bad and that size tire was no longer made, so I finally sold the car for $25. “One day in March, when I was in downtown Battle Creek, I heard a newsboy shouting, ‘Extra! Extra! All banks closed!’ Banks had been failing all over the country and when Franklin D. Roosevelt was inau gurated on March 4, 1933, one of his first acts was to close all the banks (a nationwide bank holiday). After a few days, those that were still sound were allowed to open. This restored the people’s confidence in banks, but many people had lost their life savings because there was no deposit insurance, and many banks were insolvent. “Late in March, we were notified that Texaco was going to lease its stations and give us first chance. Neither of us had the desire to lease an obviously fail ing station. Again, I was out of work. “Maurice, still the aggressive individualist, went to the bulk plant of Sun Oil Company and asked for I ■ work. ‘We don’t have a thing,’ he was told. Maurice noticed a lot of barrels out in the yard. ‘Is that where they belong?’ he asked. ‘No, we were going to pile them in the shed,’ the manager told him. ‘Could I put them in there just for something to do? 1 need the exer cise, it won’t cost you anything,’ Maurice told him. ‘Oh well, go ahead.’ “After Maurice had finished, he asked the manager if the barrels were where he wanted them. ‘Here, I’ll z V'. < f r ‘N J t » I 1a I I t I 4 1 . I k J ‘ I , J * .I ■ J ••• > s':J' , i V >s‘ i I < J V •Ml.' 5 I ’’c X I f > ) ■■ s 1 * H. v* BW. : • *■> '••■J , J .. i- "‘1 1 Lhll < t Its 4 I A* f J r f ’* A ’ r i? S>. >r* I ’ I / • V k ,1 >‘u I '1 ' .* • , ‘y-, .i r ' 4 I • i n fi : hart t ■I k •**- I -n • J. \ I' I .I ■ f k* I • t ’l.T 'Tfi* OTl/ ,.ip- JI 1 ■f I aU' f VI ■ I J ^•1 4. *4 ^'•1 \r z • ?r : ---------- r • Il g 1 • 11 I A i ! 5 •1 (W»f » 1 * * r : f I i' ’ 5;J A : •i f I . I I j r I '' I ♦ ► I ' • t I t ) I ' I I. * I ( . I I 1 I i ' I I ‘.' 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I* I '1 I I ) J I I A s .» •I r .C- 9 J. ♦ *** • r /\ view of Middleville’s E. Main Street, looking west, circa 1930. give you 25 cents an hour for your work today, and if you’ll work for that, come back tomorrow. A year later, Maurice was put in charge of Sun Oil’s bulk plant in Jackson (Michigan). “To Maurice, adversity was a challenge which he met with spirit, initiative and determination. “While at the Texaco station, I rented a room from Mrs. Payne about three blocks from the station. She was a very gracious lady in her 60s. Her son, who lived with her, was president of the Battle Creek Bricklayers’ Association. The union had succeeded in avoiding wage cuts, and though there weren’t many bricklayers employed, the union rate was 75 cents an hour, just as it had been before the Depression. I asked him if there wouldn’t be work for a lot more people if they would agree to a wage cut. Of course, as long as he was working, he wasn’t interested in any such idea. “Mrs. Payne made delicious potato doughnuts and many times when I came from work, she would have a plate of fresh, warm doughnuts. They were the best I ever ate. “1 was at a loss for where to find another job when a thought occurred to me. Back before my time, a man named Minor Keeler had started a little brass factory in Middleville. The company made brass drawer pulls, knobs, hinges and so forth for furniture. Mr. Keeler had moved his factory to Grand Rapids, where it flour ished. His son now ran the factory and it was rumored that he gave preference to Middleville persons in search of work. “I put on my only suit and drove over to Grand Rapids to the Keeler factoiy, entered the main office and asked to see Mr. Keeler, the president. My gall paid off, and in a few minutes, I was ushered into his office. T’m from Middleville looking for work. By way of introduction, my mother, then Grace Matter, was your teacher when you were in elementary school.’ ‘We do have an opening for a timekeeper,’ he replied. ‘Come in at seven o’clock tomorrow morn ing.’ “I could not believe my good luck. An office job, a timekeeper. I reported for work the next morning dressed in a white shirt, tie and suit. Imagine my embarrassment when I was directed to a factory desk situated between two rooms of workers in work clothes. Even the foreman wore a blue shirt and work pants. My job was not an office job, and my clothes were completely out of place. “There were card index files on the desk. The cards had a job number, job description and piece rate for every operation in the shop. Most of the jobs they were running were sample runs of maybe 40 or 50 pieces. J had to count the pieces run, by putting one in one pan on a balance and the rest in the opposite pan, by quantity. This had to go on the worker’s card, then 1 had to look up the rate for the next job. In half an hour, I had a long line of people waiting to weigh out and check in. Since their pay was determined entirely by the number of pieces they produced, you could under stand their frusti'ation. T felt overwhelmed, but after a few days I began to know the job numbers and it became easier. Of course, 1 never wore my suit or tie or white shirt again. I worked 50 hours a week and was paid 35 cents an hour for a total of $ 17.50. That is until President Roosevelt decided to improve things. He got Congress to pass a National Recovery Act, or the NRA. This raised the wages to a minimum of 40 cents per hour, and the limited work week to 40 hours. My wage of $17.50 went to $16, and at the same time, prices went up. My 40-cent meal now cost 50 cents. “Ever since then, I’ve had little use for liberal do-gooders who are always tiying to legislate solutions to our problems. Two examples are price controls on goods and rents and minimum wage laws, both of which are counterproductive. Price and rent controls, produce shortages and minimum wages produce infla tion and unemployment. “Every Saturday, I hitchhiked to Battle Creek to see Juanita and every Sunday I hitchhiked back. 1 never had much trouble getting a ride. “The week before Mother’s Day, the foreman pushed a carfill of boxed candy around the shop and asked each worker to buy a box for Mother’s Day. Only one man refused to buy. He told the foreman, 'I have two children at home who don’t have shoes and I just can’t afford to buy candy.’ That night, the foreman laid him off permanently. I kept my job until after New Year’s Day 1934. We were required to work that day. We took inventory and then cleaned up our workstations. After that, we stood in our stations while the superintendent, a for mer Army sergeant, inspected our work. He looked over my desk, and finding nothing wrong, ran a hand, covered with a white glove, down behind the desk and showed me the dust he had wiped up. ‘You don’t do your work very well, do you?’ he snapped. That was my Happy New Year. My parents had moved back to Delton and I went home one weekend and decided not to return. I got little satisfaction when the foreman called from Grand Rapids asking me to come back and 1 refused. I was still full of anger at the way the superintendent had treated me.” To For weight restriction information and updates, call 800-787-8960, or you can ac cess this information on MDOT’s website at Michigan.gov/Truckers, under “Restric tions.” All-season routes are designated in green and gold on the MDOT Truck Opera tors Map, which is available online. You also may sign up to receive email alerts. Trucking companies located in New Jersey and Canada can obtain information by calling 517-373-6256. MAY I 4 / k 4 continued... Continued from previous page ♦ ♦ z:i be Robert and Juanita Faulkner circa 1932. *1 '.V I & >*’•' I I 4 «ar- > J f -i, k 1 I •y > I . I* • • I I I. J -T^ * r •il t ♦ I w S I 1 %• St: I • 4 A -•c I 4 I 1 I 1 * .»- I J k n — •^•i—•- 4 4. I I . < A >• I*.. H* 4 �6 ' I J* Ui J’ ' 8 Thursday, April 3, 2025 THF HASTINGS BANNER STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30076-DE Wflliam M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Benny Ralph Eye. Date of birth 5-29-1944. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Benny Ralph Eye, died 2-25-2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Christina Tremain, PO Box 251, Edmore, Ml 48829, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/26/2025 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Christina Tremain PO Box 251 Edmore, Ml 48829 989-572-8256 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samantha M Tobias, A Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Chemical Bank, A Michigan Banking Corporation, its successors and assigns , Mortgagee, dated September 2, 2010, and recorded on September 1/ 2010, as Document Number; 201009170008639, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 21, 2020 and recorded September 21, 2020 by Document Number; 2020-010005, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and 68/100 ($57,724.68) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Lot 87 and the West 1/2 of Lot 86 of Hastings Heights, according to the Plat thereof, filed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 41, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. Commonly known as: 205 E NORTH STREET, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; April 3,2025 Randall S, Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00224-1 (04-03)(04-24) www.HastingsBanner.com STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30010-NC WILLIAM M. DOHERTY NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, RO. Box 158, Hastings. MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. April 9,2025 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc.org. Asphalt Paving - Road Widening The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. TO ALL PERSONS, including: whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Brandon Charles VanDrunen, has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 4/30/2025 1:45 p.m. before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of: Brandon Charles VanDrunen to Braxton Brennan. k.*J BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS . OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY David Solmes Chairman Jim James Vice Chairman Jamie Knight Member I i t NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDING IS' *' fl ¥3- •. I I - V. Attn: Ronald James Rose The following Complaint for Paternity has been filed in the Barry County Circuit Court: Tiffany Leigh Papesh v. Ronald James Rose Case No. 2024-782-DP Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh You have 28 days to file a written answer with the Court and serve a copy on the other party, or take other lawful action. If you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in Plaintiff's complaint. Please contact attorney John M. Danian with any questions at (616) 560-5980 s'" Sm I* 'fc / r » i z r ir I ’• J RU * //» ' I * i i 05En^ I* — i •K'’ J* y ,p' .4. □ f I 7 I J? in UR 1tf- a '■ .-i' -t ti ■ J--* < I( ft I [XT ■ r r :3 7. J “•> ■' e. f r '.'J I ~i1 i< - Ji I 0 7^ I I 4 ' n't.,, J I L I '\'n35T- (J : ■ 4jj •1 L •p ff e z. I * l(- ’ z e e- A ! fl?; 5^ f 60 ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM -fc y S'' —- I Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Amy Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: November 27, 2017 Dale of Mortgage Recording: December 12, 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $106,835.93 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; A parcel of land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing 30 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16; thence North 271.8 feet; thence West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any); 178 W Broadway St, Woodland. Ml 48897-9709 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in with accordance MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; April 3, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557462 (04-03)(04-24) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Brandon L. Eberly, a single man and Danielle M. Dewey, a single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): TH MSR Holdings LLC f/k/a Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Mortgage: May 18, 2015 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 22, 2015 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $48,445.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Lot 2 of Cappons Country Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 52. Common street address (if any): 4565 S M 37 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058-9380 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. if the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: March 27, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1556727 (03-27)(04-17) » esoc^ 1 )> Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court tn Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 8, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Carmen Pirok and Jason Pirok, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors ' and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: April 14, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $224,989.80 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 1879 Pine BIf, Hastings, Ml 49058-8128 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. 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Of iM '.giiuH nonniU I t K b J R 1557359 (04-03)(04-24) 1 1' .» *5^ i I > 'I «« < • • 1 t * 1 ‘ t K.. fj? = f Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:30 AM, Monday, April 14,2025 for the following items. Please mark outside of bid envelope with truck number i.e. #240020 or #240080. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrvcrc.ora,. please make an appointment for all viewings of the trucks. NOTE; Alt trucks are sold as is. (r I •h. 1 *\ C Cif^>3s Q 1 Tf4r t V « i I -1 t V r\' * '«' ( 1 V fs a « Ur r •Mm* MM • 1, 1 i b I » 4 - I I' 'ti. '■ JIj ■G . ■• 1 I W r I I >u -I (8) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE Pickups 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise. PW &amp: Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors Are you an experienced leader in road maintenance and infrastructure operations? The Barry County ‘ -Z*%« 4 I Barry County Road Commission Operations Superintendent G 1 The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale (8) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE pickups L^d <♦ irt** r T 1 t . *4 < I BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION / Im It • 11 NOTICE TO BIDDERS I A * <* 4 i Career Posting J ' 35 I I < 4^^! I z * r f t Tull S-- r I n* 0 Road Commission is seeking a highly motivated Operations Superintendent to oversee and manage our daily road maintenance activities, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for our community and a consistent, engaging, and safe environment for our road warriors. 1 -Titanium Rush #240040 - Orange Title - approx. 6,200 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Thunderstorm Gray Truck #240010 - Green Title - approx. 26,000 Miles- Minimum Bid $59,500 1 -Cardinal Red Truck #240060 - Orange Title - approx. 15,000 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 Why Join Us? • • Full-time, exempt management position • Opportunities for professional development • Paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Competitive Insurance Package, 401K • Work in a dynamic environment where your contributions make a tangible impact on the community '!X b/ <Vv V s U I J I 1 '* f W ♦- I (#240060 includes color matching fiberglass truck cap) Competitive salary range: $82,000 - $ 100,450 Rh I hi 1-Thunderstorm Gray Truck #240050 - Orange Title - approx. 16,500 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240120 - Orange Title - approx. 21,170 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Black Onyx Truck #240140 - Orange Title - approx. 17,500 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Summit White Truck #240300 - Orange Title - approx. 8,300 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1 -Sterling Metallic Truck #240310 - Orange Title - approx. 8,600 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 ' - t I I • ; 1 ' UI n- G I » u I X 1 * Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Brandy Casey, HR Coordinator 1 i” f ’i » I •' I 1' 1 » I ¥e..v a L 1 1 » (bca8ey@barrycrc.org) by April 21,2025. For more information, visit wM w.barrvcrc.org click “Employment” on the homepage. The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Join us In shaping the future of Barry County’s roadways! Jl p I I I I « « u I* » V I I 1 n ■N ■IN*^ ►U V.-: - •4A !b. 1 L I. 1 I « » I ( ♦ ♦ i I ! dl jl NOTE: All mileages are approximate - trucks are being driven until they are sold TE- A T * '’’5 K i! How to Apply: •I* I ’V h I �■ I J* ■w»>' I ». s < }"*5. ’J I V 1> . V-. I « k »* k V V ' ’A. 4 4* r V' • I k I SPORTS V 4 1 I \ I ^.3 I. X (< * h V 1 1 s ''fe L "’ X I 1, 9 V I k ) % > 'AJk v/ww.HastingsBanner.com 9 Thursday, April 3, 2025 ft ( < h- a i 5’ ]< ’■ i^r I » •'J » % 7 4 k ? I I I i I '^T » I t ; ’ Breakaways lead to enough goals for DK win ti I k; T'. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Sophomore Sara Schipper poked the ball out of a crowd in the midfield and sophomore teammate Claire Barker was off to the races. barker broke through the offensive half and slid a left-footed shot by the diving Fennville goalkeeper to give her team a 2-1 lead with about seven minutes to go in the first half. It was a quick an swer to a game-tying goal by Fennville that had come just about two minutes earlier. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team went on to a 3-1 win over the Tigers to improve to 2-0 on the young season Monday in Delton. Barker had a pair of goals, and a number of other good opportunities. The Panthers time and again created scoring chances with through balls that led to breaks in on net, but more often than not the Fennville defense was able to rally at the last second and thwart a good chance on net. “We did a good job of creating chanc es,” Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie said. “Claire, she hurt her leg in the last game a little bit, so she was a little gimpy, but we still did create a lot of chances to get through. “When we get a little more experience, I think we’ll get a little better. It’s hard with only 12 in the second game ofthe season.” Having just 12 players on the roster didn’t mean the Panthers weren’t able to be strong in the end, even if they are still building their conditioning. Barker knocked home a comer kick from senior teammate Teagan Hamlin with 10:08 to go in the second half to add a little insur ance to the Panthers’ 2-1 halftime lead. “It is very tiring, but I think we’re doing a really good job of encouraging each other and keeping good energy, trying our best, conserving our energy, resting on defense as coach Mabie tells f us to do,” Barker said. There is some pretty good experience from one end of the field to the other for DK, with senior Johanna Houtkooper back for her fourth season in goal and senior Ellyse Balckbum continuing to push forward in the Panther formation. Blackbum scored the Panthers’ first goal ofthe game about 12 and a halfmin utes in. The Fennville goalkeeper mishit a punt, and the ball spun backwards in £ VS •I *e •v CL.'; to. > */• 1 ■ i * •* A b *1 . V v: s '<lt i , f t-v *• ‘x '‘’C ft % <:r *1 * ■ A A H»0 // I V 5l f. » r If I •> & b 1 r .’fe • A. k I fx. 't f ♦ II sJ 1( T AiV’,- -A F* 5! 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I 1 ■ I r- > 1 < ( I V I I k1 ( ■i I '» e. «ft • .-I ‘ I « t t « I I I 1 > > ? I !• A ■ ' 1 I i 4 •; I « ft 14' i t tl .J *v I I I r 4 I r J ' r » k I T I J /•\ ft I 4 >«i 7 ...r (' •-> i • • 1 r X I r I I I I • r J 4 > f I L •- I / 4 Iaw » : I r.' .* , .-J ' I zt I to I a r ------ ----- Delton Kellogg senior goalkeeper Johanna Houtkooper slides over to make a save during her team’s 3-1 win over Fennville Monday at Delton Kellogg High School. Photos by Brett Bremer the DK end. Barker was able to get to the ball and get it to Blackbum who put it in the net. “Towards the end of last year, I started moving [Ellyse] up. She goes to Martin. She runs track for them,” coach Mabie said. “She has speed. I put her in the middle or up front, and she has gotten a lot more confident to go after the ball and do it. That wasn’t quite there before. She also has been more dedicated the past couple years. She hadn’t been able to because of how the season goes and the track meets. She has been able to come to more stuff. The end of last year she really started coming on and this year too.” Fennville answered with a goal by senior Nadia Perez with 9:27 to go in the first half, tying the game at 1-1. Hout kooper came sliding out away from her line to make a save, and knocked down another Tiger chance in the scramble that followed, but eventually Perez finished the ball. Houtkooper didn’t have to make too many outstanding saves like that, but partly because she did such a good job of cleaning up things in her box and help ing direct her teammates on what coach Mabie said is a fairly inexperienced defensive back line. “Jo did a really good job of calling what is open, talking to her team, step ping up to the ball when needed. I think we all played really well tonight,” Barker said, adding that Houtkooper’s leader ship in the back is really important and extends all the way up the field really. “She is obviously back here, so she can see the entire field and tell us what is open and who is on who. She can see. She is an experienced player. She knows they’re probably going to send it back here or put it over here,” Barker said pointing one way and then the other. “She has really good feedback and it definitely helps. She has a loud voice as well; I definitely use it.” ..... The DK girls had a match with Hast ings set for Tuesday postponed, so for now their next contest is scheduled for April 15 at home against Pennfield. Delton Kellogg opened the season with a 1-0 win over the Kalamazoo Ho meschool Cougars last Thursday with Barker scoring the game’s lone goal off an assist from Schipper. Houtkooper had 18 saves in that one. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Junior attacker Tealy Cross converted on a penalty kick midway through the first half and then added three more goals throughout the course of play to lead the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team to a 5-1 win over Hastings Friday in Middleville. The victory is part of a 3-1 start to the 2025 season for the Trojans who opened OK Gold Conference play Monday with a 4-0 win over West Catholic in Middleville. Senior Kalli Koning converted a penalty kick for Hastings Friday after junior team mate Dez Mathis drew a foul in the box TK goalbox. The Saxons are now 1 -4 overall this sea son. They were bested in matches with Gull Lake and Caledonia March 22 at the Gull Lake Invitational, and took a 4-0 win over Ionia in Hastings last Wednesday, March 26. Cross and her teammates were able to take advantage of a fairly young Saxon back I i ne“She is very aggressive, and she can shoot from the outside,” first-year Hastings head coach Megan Deal said. “We are just lacking experience on the outside I would say. We have so many seniors that are more centers, mids and forwards, not necessarily defense. “Last year, Tim [Schoessel] did more of a diamond back with the four and I am doing more of a straight back. We’re work ing out the kinks. We have a freshman that plays more on the outside and an exchange student, so it’s new for them, but they’re athletic enough to get back there and pull their weight. It’s kind of a newer team.” The TK team has just two seniors too in Emma Geukes and Madilyn Chivis. Cross is part of a massive junior group. “We all still have that close bond that we’ve all had my whole career,” Cross said. “We all had such a good bond over the past three years. A lot of us have stuck together. There were nine of us freshmen year. That whole nine is still playing and still here, minus a few of the ACL injuries. We’re all * ♦ ♦ -r k I b f > b > 4 1 ■ I ^1 ih • k ir *«V. -^s- sw IQ < 1 A’ I V I i \ •****’-» S' •*”* I f M . -W' •AS W9** New Hastings varsity girls’ soccer coach Megan Deal talks things over with her team during halftime of her team’s non-conference match with Thornapple Kellogg inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Friday. March 28. Photos by Brett Bremer here together. We’re all here training every day.” Cross had her own knee injury which popped upduringclubplay inNovember. It hindered her junior varsity basketball season, but she feels pretty close to 100 percent now. She didn’t appear hindered on any of her four goals Friday. She drew the foul that earned TK a pen alty kick with 23:33 to go in the first half, and she converted on the PK to give TK the lead. With 16:16 to go in the first half, the Trojans stole away a Saxon throw-in deep in the Saxons’ end and Chivis soon chipped a pass to Cross in the center of the attacking third for an open chance on goal that put their team up 2-0. TK took that lead into the half, and Koning’s PK cut the TK lead in half. It was only a one-goal game for about four minutes. Cross ran on to a through ball behind the Saxon defense and put a shot by Hastings keeper Sadie Handord with 27:22 to go in the game. Cross pushed TK’s lead to 4-1 by heading in a comer kick by Chivis with 12:51 to play in the game. Chivis finished off the scoring by buryingashotwith2;59togoaftera little chip into the center of the attacking zone by teammate Alexa Eden. “We were just moving the ball well, Cross said. “We were connecting. We all have this cross-town rivalry, so there is that extra fun out there playing against club teammates. We all had good energy, good vibes and we all wanted to work together. It was just fun.” The Saxons had ffin in their one win of the season, last week against Ionia. “We did a really good job, we really practiced on working the ball to the outside and doing a lot of overlapping stuff,” Deal said. “That seemed to help us a lot. Dez did a really nice job of coming to the outside, taking everyone out and then doing crosses. She had, i think three assists on the four goals.” — vdC^ '*** T, . •■T'-^r T v *’to Wil >» I «■ 5/ ft 4 ♦ ? s ' -’.A*-' iT Hastings goalkeeper Sadie Handord rises up to snag the ball out of the air as she is hit by Thornapple Kellogg junior attacker Page Abshagen during the first half of their match in Middleville Friday, March 28. �-------- *....* • • I ’ll • f / J I A ‘f i I. « i i; 10 Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER t www.HastingsBanner.com I J • ♦ » I •f J r I SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS^ ,l '* I ^ll ll^ *' ^9 I tv. I 4 w « e A* I 1 ' > * »: J %.<l) » iU Saxons look to take advantage of their speed Brett Bremer Barry County Christian. Tinkler said that starting with Lam part and Hayes, it is a solid pitching core. He also expects junior Parker Christie, junior Hunter Tomlinson, junior Scott Sanders and junior Gabe Drayer to contribute on the mound. Tinkler likes the way his team’s bats look in the early season so far too. The one big thing this team lacks is experience. There are only three seniors on the squad and none of them played forlhe Hastings varsity last year. The Saxons are currently 0-2 on the season. They were bested in a pair of ballgames at Plainwell last Thursday, March 27, 8-7 and 8-5 in a pair of five-inning games. Frazer had a good start going 2-for-4 at the top of the Saxon line-up with a run and an RBI in the opener. Lampart had two hits too, and Wilkins went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI in the 8-7 loss to start the day. Lampart started on the mound and went three innings striking out three and walking four while giving up sev en runs, but only three of them were earned. Plainwell got to him for four Sports Editor Pierson Tinkler has been a part of the Hastings baseball coaching staff for four years and he takes over as the varsity head coach this spring looking to give the Saxons a shot of energy. It’ll start on the basepaths where finkier is hoping to see his guys really put their speed and aggressiveness to use. “One of the team’s goals is to have over 100 team stolen bases,” Tinkler said. Hopefully, that’ll manifest into a few more victories here and there for the Saxon team that won three games a year ago. Back from that squad are junior catcher Jackson Hayes, junior Colten Denton who’ll see time at pitcher, in the infield and outfield, sophomore catcher/infielder Tyler Frazer and sophomore outfielder Spencer Wilkins. The team will look to get a boost from the additions of sophomore third baseman Grady Reed, sopho more outfielder Ethan Hawthorne, and senior shortstop/pitcher Dustin Lampart who previously played at r’C^ «p • *, I 1*1 ■f ‘ W. • I* • -* p-.B J *4 ■* *i' r f' . •f I Colten Denton Saxon softball adds talented freshman trio e-J Brett Bremer Sports Editor The youngsters are coming. It has been a few years since the Hastings varsity softball team won more than a handful of games in a season, but head coach Dennis Redman sees a wave of talent on the way that is starting to arrive this spring. He has added three freshmen and three sophomores to the roster. “They are athletes and they are play ers,” Redman said. “These three girls have played enough ball around the state and around the country that they’re not going to have a problem. They have played a lot ofball.” That freshman trio includes outfielder Lily Dingena who’ll see time in the out field and on the left side of the diamond, catcher Kayden Brown and shortstop/ pitcher Kylee Bosworth. The sophomore trio includes third baseman Audrey Aicken, catcher/outfielder taken Hollars and pitcher/first baseman Meredith Ansorge. Ansorge did spend some time with the varsity last spring. So far, Redman is pleased with the way the younger kids are being inte grated into the culture of the program. The team’s two seniors back this season are middle infielder Zoey Bennett and * K-O Mb •£. I Jar dr < A fl e, • I . J ’Si4 b *4 - ** Bennett H« outfielder/catcher Victoria Tack. The junior group includes pitcher/ first baseman Annemarie Allerding, and Nella Coipel, Sophia Greenfield, Chloe Aicken and Carissa Rosenberger who played varsity as a sophomore last hits. Tomlinson gave up one run in an inning of relief. I n game two. Lampart had two more hits with a run and an RBI. Reed was 3-for-3 with a run and two RBIs and Denton picked up his first hit of the season. Hayes took the loos on the mound after getting the start. He was hit for six runs on four hits and four walks in 2.1 innings. He struck out two. Between the two games the Saxons had nine stolen bases. Lampart had three in game two and Denton two. Wilkins had tu o in game one. Lampart one and Drayer one. The Saxons had a pair of ballgames with Saranac set for Tuesday post poned. They’ll return to action April 19 headingto Middleville forthe Barry County Invitational. The Interstate-8 Athletic Confer ence season starts for the Saxons April 22 at home with a double header against Jackson Northwest. Tinkler said coming into the season the defending champs from Harper Creek are the team to beat with a solid core back for the Beavers. I b s« .'•v 4N r , ' / fal(>hafwyt » r * t ' • - 8dr;i7/''£im .{da: I i M^rasini ; .J: V' » I f * na f sfetqnfMfwQ* f -i tnfl ‘Mm I 01 J 1 ooi : a* y- 4 I 'I V ifioM ft 1 ■i y J ’ , noif ge: . hl J <8 jfun Uod '• . 'tel 1 BY I I ’t a vno V • i I • (Bbendl ;*> riaq WXr''.rtr ennvz ■xV .1 MB fU JSTrtJ 'UrijndliVZ ■ rl. I ifi '■ /9fT . . ru t *1'9 ' J t /!:i / . ij libqiM ' n/i I 'I r i i < * j 'j! ■ IC I . ■ I ■'■J s? ' . :r ' f ih ■ ■ iOP' LUrjL>^‘ . J, year too. Redman expects it to take a little more time for everyone to gel as a team, for the seniors to realize just how good the youngsters are. and for the youngsters to get used to the day-to-day of varsity ball, but he could see in the season opener last week in Plainwell his girls get better and better as the afternoon progressed. Hastings swept the double header taking 17-7 and 14-10 wins over the blue and white Trojans. The Saxons got big doubles from Ansorge and Bennett in the opener, and Redman was really pleased with his girls’ play defensively. Allerding started in the circle and allowed just one run before Ansorge took over in relief. Bosworth had a big two-run triple in the last inning of game two for the Sax ons, and Bennett, Ansorge and Bosworth all had three hits. Ansorge spent time pitching in that one too. Hastings had ballgames with Saranac set for Tuesday postponed. They are now set to head to Kelloggsville April 17 for a doubleheader, and then go to the Barry County Invitational in Middleville April 19. The lnterstate-8 Athletic Confer ence season opens with a doubleheader against Jackson Northwest April 22 in Hastings. Redman said this group is looking to be .500 for the season or better, and fighting for a spot in the middle of the 1-8. He expects Northwest and Parma Western to be tough as usual, and Harper Creek and Pennfield to field pretty solid squads this spring too. 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I • Li •TH I 5 •l k 1 b I K p I a* Hastings IZ J* 41 1 269-948-9696 b > -3 b i * .e M 1 J I I, V I •% * .I » i*| B / xl y Al ■ i ' 4 " • K? 1 .* �I Wk rb WA * I \ \ Ih I I I I •V \ Il 'd t. nr H I www.HastingsBanner.com I ■ \ Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER U ‘ • • I •5 % 9 1* I ,r • . ^SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS’ < 7 f < .\r z * B Jensen filling leadership role for Saxon golf team ) \ I •M* I IK \ • h * i*. s ♦ Ik* 4: t 1. 'J *i '- \ <' > I . > ' I i I I I I 1 9 . r ' I £ I ** r 1 f , I I I w « C •') } t .3 1! H I I iI Hastings varsity boys’ golf coach Ross Schueller will take the fun where he can get it. This spring, he expects the fun to come in seeing the growth of a lot of his young golfers that will be competing for the Saxon varsity - and really he’s seeing it already. “One ofthe things I think I have noticed so far this year is, in terms of just sort of golf skill set, the guys just all swing with a better tempo,” Schueller said. “There is a lot less of that tendency that happens in boys’ golf where they’re swinging for ±e moon.” “They’re getting the message,” he added. “The swings all look more fluid, natural. They look a little less like they’re trying to kill it. That’s a positive sign. Once they learn to swing in tempo there are a lot of good things that can start to happen.” Saxon junior Daniel Jensen has already made some good things happen on the golf course. He led the Saxons at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Cham pionship last spring, placing eighth, and tied for the team lead at regionals last year with then senior Owen Carroll. Carroll was an outstanding leader, and Schueller wasn’t sure how the more reserved Jensen would take to being a leader as one of the team’s best and most experienced players. “This is really his first time doing that. He has always been in the shadow of upperclassmen ‘til this year,” Schueller said. “He’s taking that leadership role at practice, you can definitley see him I fll [ H k 'I \ Brett Bremer Sports Editor » * * I •S s I I t k 1 1 s 4 k4 k I I ’l Ge 1 /I A I '0 k I t I-- ,^' • * 'I I ; z <’ I . i I I. I 11 rw I * I 'a' f <Ch -■ ' ‘ J I / T ' i < 6/ . 1 ' -L'- i i 2-I I »I k i I 1; I I •U’ J ih 111 - L. f)f7 I J'y (??5*n?Tc. 4* * 4 -L I '■> I bn ) I I II I e f j 1 jT bj:< 4 1 <3 ' ]-J If; I f isl L I I 43 L', s •♦ •I r R I- n. 4 t I I I » k r * •/» »fl •R-f,*. s i I J J ► IO zz n^c I JS'''' I ■' ■ .JE*‘ 4 J J 1 I ) J e'' 09 r f, • t ‘I. I 'T* _J r. 1 w I I X ri JG II* L** •• f* ** h. kk * ■ 1*^ < 4 6 11 c. • maturing into ±at as a junior.” “He’s talking guys through how the decision making works, how he plays, and helping the guys that are newer to competitive golf in how to get ready.” Junior Bronson Elliott will be moving up in the line-up this season for the Saxon varsity this spring, and Caden Cappon and Hunter Pennington are returning from the program looking to contributed to the varsity scoring this season. Coach Schueller is also looking for good things from freshman Andrew Barton as he gets used to playing competitive golf. Coach said he has a naturally beautiful swing and good hand-eye coordination, and how he needs to see how things look when the pressure is on to score. Looking to fill out some final scoring places for the Saxon varsity is a group that includes Spencer Crozier, Nathan Auten and Jordan Shirey. “I am less concerned this year with placement and more about what the kids learn during the course of competition so thatthey’re ready fornextyear,” Schueller said of his young group. “Next year we start getting a little bit more serious. Some ofthese younger kids should be improved, and coming out of the middle school we have a pretty good pipeline of talent.” As far as conference competitions, Jackson Northwest should be solid again in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. The Mounties were 13th at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Boys’ Golf Finals in 2024 with a couple of sopho mores and a junior in the line-up. Coach Schueller said he expects Harper Creek and Parma Western to be solid too. * .•■ » 1 r MW* •4* » F eZ ir Daniel Jensen The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season is set to begin April 14 at Binder Park Golf Course in Battle Creek. Outside of conference and state com petitions, coach Schueller is excited to be running some match-play events against other schools later on in ±e season. “I think match-play is a fun format ±at allows maybe schools ±at aren’t at ±e same competitive level to still play a com petitive match against each other,” Schuel ler said. “It is also ano±er different kind of mindset in terms of how you play and I think it is an important skill set to learn.” I i 1 I i I I T f t A lot of new leaders for Saxon boys’ track team r I I I I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor I A >(V 11 ; UJ. I r ) I r I' ;; ■) / i > > J I I hr 4 I 1 ^6 1 . < J* 'If. IS I I I 1 I ■ ■n I I f I I k r f f I I I II i M i: g I f I I I r f I fl i I f I I I S' v'jv i . .1 > L- "f I 7. . I I .1-* 1 ««w ;3r; • ^ruT* p •• NI . [A J r • I • ’ I ori'f ■ IJ/-; I f < J I • I 2!:: i I “I I i I ri r.Hi '1^ " LLVj'l? I I I a I ■■ r 7^' ; lailltSn T Ml • . I « I h ' (1 i 1 p \ T’ y I ■< as* f i h* I t I I I i f J k • I I t I « k I I ♦ n: ( I • f /• i * J . 4 » X f ) I • i I I 4 I ♦ f I J ..J 4 I t r I I I I e I } . > I <“ I r* t « . t ■ 1^ r f J [ zl' 9 k % J 1 I i*> 5? V ( 1 1 t 4 ( I * 4 * : I • • 7 i M > '« I* I k **k I fy; // 9 »l> 7 t , 1 u;i < •' * • t. : k 4 t / J I i I •, l» I < 1 I If I p. -1?^ t t T Madison "MJ” Deal Photos by Brett Bremer 1 ♦ ♦ •t a * ? * t +- ♦,r J ' ( I t 4 I » I d ; 7 I r 1 1 e i***" . i ► : f I j i II I . * » V'^ I, A X Brandon Simmons the Saxons last week to open the season. The Saxons are scheduled to return to action April 14 at Jackson Northwest. * II 1 ’/ . • ■ X-S: k Saxon tennis wins opener with solid group back J z? •l •z* J i * t r f S-? t a* I. I * “We have plenty of depth across the board,” Knop said, adding that overall thought with it being a young group “we are working on the basics and focusing on stacking as many good reps as we can each day at practice.” ‘‘This year will be a year for growth and improvement. We have a lot of talented and hard-working upperclassmen, but we are very heavy on under classmen and first-year track athletes. There will be growing pains, but the goal for ±is season is to continue to instill a positive culture wi± an emphasis on work e±ic, sportsmanship, and accountability.” Harper Creek is a team looking for more ±an growth this season. The Beavers should be one of the top teams in the state again while looking to capture an 1-8 title. Parma Western should be one of the Beavers’ top competitors in ±e conference. Harper Creek already took a conference win over ; i H A I »< I ’ Renner (pole vault) and Marlette (long jump) had top ten conference finishes in the field in 2024. A few of the top additions to the squad this spring include sophomore Logan Kimmel, senior Luca DiBemardo, freshman Chuck Mattice, sophomore Spencer Wilkins and freshman Jonah Hamp. Wilkins and Hamp are dual sport athletes this spring Knop expects to contribute as they’re looking like two of the fastest guys on the team. Knop said that Kimmel and DiBernardo “have really shown some grit and speed as the first few weeks of the season have gone on. Chuck Mattice has been working hard and mixing it up with our veterans in throws.” It’s a new look Hastings varsity boys’ track and field squad this spring with Former assistant coach Tony Knop is set to lead the program as head coach with assistance from Jamie Murphy, and on the track the seven state qualifiers from the Saxon team last spring all graduated or are no longer in the program. “I am very excited to coach up this group ofyoung men and women this season,” Knop said. “Brian Teed and Lin Nickels were amazing mentors and I hope to continue the proud legacy of Hastings track and field.” Helping to carry on that legacy will be a trio ofcap tains, senior Brandon Simmons and juniors Balian Marlette and Cardale Winebrenner, Simmons and fellow senior Micah Johnson make a solid distance duo for the Saxon team. Coach Knop said Marlette and Winebrenner have been invaluable assets in the sprints, jumps and hurdles. “They bring a lot of knowledge and great work ethic, we will be leaning on them heavily this sea son,” Knop said. The Saxons have a few key throwers returning this season too in senior Isaaac Friddle and juniors Matthew Shults and Odin Twiss. Simmons and Johnson are the only two guys back who had top ten finishes in a race on the track at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championships last spring, as each accomplished that in both the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. Simmons was a state qualifier in cross country last fall. 1 f I J 11 I c I I •i 4 i • ( I J Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s a good start for the Saxons. The Hastings varsity girls’ tennis team started its season March 27 with a 6-2 non-conference win over Battle Creek Central. Senior Madison Deal, bumped up from sec ond singles as a junior to first now as a senior, took a 6-2,6-4 win at the top spot over Central senior Bonnie Ferazzi, and fellow Saxon senior Lilyah Solmes pulled out a super tiebreaker 10-7 in her second singles match against Central’s Ava Einhardt to score a win. After splitting sets 5-7, 6-4, The Saxon singles line-up was rounded out by juniors Alexa Lilley and Gracie Wilson. Wilson is new to the singles line-up after two varsity seasons at doubles. Hastings swept the four doubles matches against Battle Creek Central with a mix of youth and experience. Senior Isabella Gee and junior ♦ ♦ I f I r I I 4 lal .,►1. ' M. ! J Lauren Gee, teamed up for another doubles season together, took over the number one spot for a straight set win. Hastings had Sophia Haywood and senior Ella Fergusen in the second doubles spot, junior Alyssa Morton and senior Jordan Milanowski teamed up at number three, and a freshman duo of Lillian Edger and Lilly Randall at fourth doubles all score wins. Parma Western remains a perennial power in the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference this spring. The Panthers placed eighth in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Girls’Tennis Finals in 2024 where they were joined by fellow state qualifying teams from the conference Harper Creek and Pennfield. The Saxons are set to open the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season at Harper Creek April 21, with a few non-conference contests on the slate for when they return from spring break. US �I 12 NV »X : I Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HAS^NGS BANNER NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust Beverly Raffler Revocable Trust dated August 30. 2018. as Restated. Date of Birth: 4/29/1942. NOTICE TO CREDITORS/ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in this matter may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, Beverly Raffler, lived in Barry County, Michigan, and died February 12,2025. Creditors of the deceased are further notified that all claims against the trust estate will be forever barred unless present to: Douglas A. Raffler, at Chaigian & Tripp Law Offices, 1019 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, Ml 48823, within 4 months of the publication of this notice. This notice is published pursuant to MCL 700.7608. If a probate estate is opened in the future for the decedent, this notice Is intended to satisfy the requirements of MCL 700.3801. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30036-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Judith Ann Green. Date of birth* July 27, 1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. 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CEMETERY AND TOWNSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF 2 MILLS t 1 U • i 4 * □ • rn \ V,» 4 Vs. 1 * W 01 ^•w Full text of toe ballot proposition may be obtained at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S Main Street, Woodland, 8XX) am - 4:00 pm 8:00 a.m. - 4: II p.m 44 - 4» J .; 1 LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Michigan 48897, telephone: (269) 367-4915. M Vi « k PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DtSTRNTT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORTTY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNUMTH) TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM G a;ia UL AD VALORBN TAXES. 8: til a.m. - 4:00 p.m. By appointment r I Full text of the b^lot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kelogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan 49046-9701, telephone: {26^} 623-1500. 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Main, Woodland on April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. th 9;., X L 4 ■* ■ *For this election only, the voters in the toftowing murve^ities be consolKlated as follows: Thomapple Township. Preancts 1A2 will vole at Caledonia Township in Kent Co. ADDRESS y&nkee Springs, Precinct 2 wHI vote at Orangeville Township, 73S0 Lindsey Rd, PtamweB Ml 49080 Sarah M. VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk on behalf of; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONSWILL BE VOTING ON THE PROPOSALS AS PRESENTED AND LISTED BELOW: % ?.s I .5 f; I > I u IV V 'dr i: Baltimore Township Clerk, Jana Bishop Barry Township Clerk, Debra Knight Carlton Township Clerk, Amanda Carothers Castleton Township Clerk, Marcia Scramlln Hope Township Clerk, Deborah Jackson Johnstown Township Clerk, Sheri Babcock Orangeville Township Clerk, Melody Risner Prairieville Township Clerk, Rod Goebel Thomapple Township Clerk, Cindy Ordway Woodland Township Clerk, Elizabeth Busk Yankee Springs Township Clerk, Tom Hopkins k »- 'll. 4 I '•’15. ( I il k * If it ■ »' fl rr ‘tn J' I-.' , ‘n •,a', rr|.^ * t. h I ( » 'h 11 J il .1 I K 11 ‘>1 ' st u *« > T b i ■ 1! It > 4 -J X d Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Caledonia Community Schools, 8948 Kraft Avenue SE, Caledonia, Michigan 49316-9411, telephone: (616)891-8185. ii- r. It ' I I I wo*? a- j V OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BYLAW 18.7741 MILLS FOR 5 YEARS AND .5 MILL FOR S YEARS FOR HEADLEE RESTORATION PURPOSES. IF NECESSARY ► ' 1* II CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS , 1 a >« b s A 4 I •» * • <. ■ k''*1 h■ - m.- t •k Xi f> 1 284 N Briggs Rd. Middleville Ml 49333 •s f. * 5 4.. * fr z - The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to tabulate the voles cast at 7:30 am. - 3:X p.m By appointment t » • A ‘t •«t. II, ''»V 1 4 ** an ‘Ar �1 { 1 13 Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I > I I k ■ TUk ' . “H I ft ''fc'..; k V v'" <> j' 1 -V w • ^■•1 1 V < K r A i 4 SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS -.T Ik naa r k ■ X ? I ft <> *1 ft * f■ I : ■ ’ I I i «s • I It: A' - a LflMi * I X«<1, Ai 41' I> b I. I I *I w*’’ . .*'«A -iw. 'i ■. * 'U •ft s > -i k n ’• -I Stars are there, now Saxons look to build depth I .• / » . I H ( I s •* I I X> 'it 1/ *>. »*' i k I Brett Bremer il i .ft * Sports Editor The Saxons have some all-starts capable ofdominating any event, but also are work ing to build some depth in the first season under new head coach Erin Slaughter. That was evident in the team’s first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference dual at Harper Creek last week where soph omore Bella Friddle won four events, sophomore Caroline Randall won two and sophomore Ember Twiss added a win in the 100-meter dash. Despite those seven victories, and a couple runner-up finishes by senior Zoe Watson in the throws, the Beavers swept their way through the relays and won the 17-event meet by more than 70 points. Randall, a state cross country medal ist who missed her freshman track and field season due to injury, should get the Saxons points in distance races all season long. Friddle qualified for the state finals as a freshman in the high jump, long jump and pole vault and took the state championship in the high jump. “We also have some freshman and newbies this year that should help us out with points, like Jayden Evans, Anna belle Kuck, and Bella Strimback, helping *1** k I • ^Tr; a A. ?:1 •■ t I «• * MJ;! r j I ri t ^51 i i • < < f 1 M I V -■-si 'T< - i r. t LL i j‘ S U f I > '1 »’ I Kr;r R '"k* '• k> i >, '“'<s '.I Ik ’ ’?•: I ' M -1 i *> •*< . ‘ ’ Jk ‘ ”1; ■‘•4 & t ft '••r. 1 4 f 'N ’*4< *X 1 K I < * I ."f ’< } *k • I I I I <5 * .1. t4 ' J'-'. I I , Is k*- I i ’'It I If I mi ft * 1 •<» 1 IL I ’ah* Tjti. • >• !b<. I •» XU ^fn- I - I 1 4 I r •l __ J. I J J .'1 ’1.4 1 ■ :► ’ ' 'I 'J. u. J-y ’T sr k k I « <A I fI I hl f*. >B<? s J I I -c J ’ < u X V •l F f 9 Ar •U •< ■’4 L. us out in field events and sprints,” coach Slaughter said. “We have several others that we are hoping can develop into real point earners by the end of the season or next season as well. We should also be gaining back [junior] Olivia Friddle at some point in the season, as she is healed from her injury.” Olivia Friddle could provide a boost in the sprints and the throws. She was a state qualifier in the pole vault and the shot put as a freshman in 2023 before a knee injury kept her sidelined throughout all of 2024 - an injury felt by the Saxon varsity volleyball, girls’ basketball and girls’ wrestling squads as well. “We are overall a very young team. We have increased a bit in numbers, but we are still pretty small. Our juniors and senior classes are very light, and we are leaning on our underclassmen to keep us going, especially in the hurdles and sprints, as we are lacking in those areas,” coach Slaughter said. “We are focusing this year as a building year. We should do okay in the confer ence, and we are aiming to try girls in lots of places to see where their biggest strengths are,” she added. The Saxons were third in the Inter- a*- f4i> * VIW .11 * a a ! I I Bella Friddle sate-8 Athletic Conference a year ago, and can shoot for that again. Harper Creek and Coldwater were the two toughest match-ups for the Saxons a year ago according to Slaughter, and should be tough again. She had a close watch on the conference competition as an assistant coach. “1 feel really grateful to be taking over a strong program from Brian Teed and Lin Nickels,” Slaughter said. “They have left quite the legacy of success, and I hope to continue to uphold that in the future with everything that they have taught me. I’m also excited to coach with Tony Knop, as he has a wealth of resources to pull from and has been after it during the off season as T ve been busy coaching other sports. We are thankful to have coach [Jamie] Murphy back with us again and leading our throwers to glory, and Jason Slaughter is a great resource for teaching students leadership skills, pole vault, and hard work ethic.” I _L ft ti * 9, •4 -thn' HHS soccer squad brings ten back for new coach Jj •«( w ’WS* Brett Bremer I ► Sports Editor J >1 The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team is in pretty good shape through the middle with the return of Kalli Koning, Kennedy Lewis and Dezarae Mathis as a fine spine this spring. Hastings also adds goalkeeper Sadie Handord in net, a sophomore who plays ^rae club soccer. There isn’t a whole lot of club expe rience on the Saxon roster. Most of it lies in Handord, Mathis and Koning. The Saxon team is off to a 1-4 start -I >J * 4 .• il'^ . . I I /: :n 0^ » ir'. CiubJ ■> c ’/ * ? 1 < b< * « 1 « Th J . .ft f*k A. • H I . I- ■: ''. t’x7<W;¥h' .arr < u I ! ‘ I* II 1 iWRt.WE;-a*'*. V • t I 1^ to the season with a win over Ionia and a loss to Thomapple Kellogg after falling in two tough games at the Gull Lake Invitational against Gull Lake and Caledonia. There are about ten girls back for the Saxon program this season a list that also includes Brianna Darling, Riley Gurtowsky, Bella Kensington, Hannah Sorensen, Alyson Miller, Jordyn Win ters and Hayley Rasey. Lakaya Evans is up from the JV a year ago. The Saxons also have a head coach up from the JV last year, new leader Megan Deal who takes over for Tim Schoessel. The Saxons had a match with Delton Kellogg postponed Tuesday. The plan is for the Saxons now to return to action after spring break with matches at Tri County April 14, Lakewood April 17 and then South Haven April 18. The next home contest for Hastings is set for April 21 against Ottawa Hills. The Saxons will follow that match up with the Bengals by visiting Harper Creek to start the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season April 23. I SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL, 125.1449c, I that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale I II j of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a } "9 I • - J ' public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or r-'i» cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Visit US online at mihomepaper.com I I -I trr I I I / I I ' J ' <• » MH I 1 I a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): ^5* 4^ »' .• • Dennis R. Allen and Josephine M. Allen, husband and I I iFi d^ v-* £1 ftr er*:-'--- IT . 3^ i } sM" - *?-/ ^7 I t ■* 1 I I 1 I Ir it* - I V J J* vT .J I VW 4 ft H •^1* a.. ' _4. >*• >* “±- .tfBJ d ‘iyc *r -hp. T iM • --A-. ?r> se^ <i& .rk-.A "4 r -Ji'.- 1 ''■ !*S^ 1 SL I X ■» t b I . '*4± Dezarae Mathis I •T I < * I I » *• > I. t» ' I "d * V• -^4 1 1 t • •< i. f Is •%. K4. . I • I w 1 “TH k• iW /- ■* 4 1 a J I •! f k K. ' - r H'' “J xl’.tr’ <, ? » a* - t 'I • t * .1^-^ J t •s j; ’I ( ft ■ J* Ji 9 I I 'i ^■ 0 ’ frt 1/^I ) ■;' I' H’ I I ,T I I O' I 9 I t Kf' I. t• II if A’- 9 i - I I *4 I : ’ Jl y*' i' t I /'J' TOI A r 3 r'' I I ■ H J . t' > k v 1*' e JJ fc- a I 1 u.A--'’ e' 1 . »I <6 y L b STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION I. I BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30056-NC WILLIAM M. DOHERTY I J V » < 1 I I I T I does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and or a title insurance company, either of which may charge 8 I I > * on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office 0II' 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is .A ( Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 10, TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify non-custodial parent’s name here, if applicable) whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be ■barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Sierra Raine Wagner has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 4/23/2025 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 ^before Judge Hon. William M. Doherty to change the name of Sierra Raine Wagner to Weston Blakely Wagner. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT «» CIRCUIT DIVISION 25-1 74 -CZ ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH THE CONSERVATORSHIP OF DWIGHT H. WESTER, Plaintiff, V. LISA EVILSIZER and SCOTT R. MUGRIDGE, Defendants._____________________________ David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff_____________ _________ TO: LISA EVILSIZER SCOTT R. MUGRIDGE Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, file a Notice of interest in the real property located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as; LOT #3 OF BLOCK 3, OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Commonly Known As; 309 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 At least 3 days prior to the hearing dated noted below to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants, Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 28th day of May, 2025, at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. Dated: March 26, 2025 Vicky L, Alspaugh (P42572) Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage 1 Incorporated Date of mortgage: May 21,2019 Recorded on May 24,2019, in Document No. 2019-005031, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine and 23/100 Dollars ($117,429.23) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel 1: Part of Lot(s) 5 and 6, Block 14 of VILLAGE OF WOODLAND according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 21 of Barry County Records, described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet; thence West 33 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 132 feet; thence North 66 feet; thence East 132 feet; thence South 66 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: A part of Lots 7 and 9 of Block 14 and a strip of land 1 1/2 rods wide on the West end of Lot 9 of the VILLAGE OF WOODLAND described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 14 of the Village of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof, for the place of beginning; thence North 15 feet along the East line of said Lot 7; thence West to a point 11/2 rods West of the West line of said Lot 9 of Block 14; thence South to a point 11/2 rods West of the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence East along the South line of said Lot 9 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence North along the East line of said Lot 9 to the Southwest corner of said Lot 7; thence East along the South line of said Lot 7 to the point of beginning. Parcel 3: Part of Lots 5,6 and 10 of Block 14 of the original VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 21 and vacated Green street adjacent thereto described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet along the West line of Section 16; thence West 33.0 feet at right angles for the true place of beginning: thence South 6.0 feet: thence West 363 feet to the center of vacated Green Street; thence North along the center of Green Street to a point 24.75 feet West of the Northwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 231 feet along the North line of Lot 10 to the Northeast corner thereof; thence South to a point West of the place of beginning: thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 217 N Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing tfie mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that* the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a. sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Arden F Burd and Virginia J Burd, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 13,2015, and recorded on April 20, 2015, as Document Number: 2015-004008, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 09,2015 and recorded December 10, 2015 by Document Number; 2015011927 , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five and 86/100 ($114,685.86) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as follows; Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds East along the East line of said Section 1329,33 feet to the Northeast corner of South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4,575.00 feet to the place of beginning: thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds West parallel with said East Section Line 396.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 300.00 feet: thence North 00 degrees 18 minutes 12 seconds East 396.00 feet to said North Line; thence South 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East along said North line 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as; 5850 BIVENS RD, NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold gt a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at thd mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case NO.23MI00269-1 f 1555640 (03-13)(04-03) (04-03)(04-24) I ( * 4 ♦ ♦ 4 I I I I ) I k4 �Thursday, April 3, 2025 14 the HASTINGS BANNER ww HastingsBanner com TK ladies win Wayland Invite OUR COMPANY IS GROWING DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY Brett Bremer The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team took the champion ship at Friday’s Wayland Invitational. Already one of the state’s top hurdlers, TK senior Brooklyn Harmon set her personal record in the 100-meter hurdles to win that race. She clocked in at 15.06 seconds, and she was one of three TK la dies in the top four in that race. Freshman Amya Gater placed third in 16.72 and junior Mia Hilton was fourth in 16.86. There were three TK ladies in ±e top ten in the 300-meter low hurdles too led by Hilton who was the runner-up in 46.91. Gater placed fourth in 50.01 and freshman Addison Rocco was ninth in 58.27. All three ladies set their PR in that race. Harmon, Gaterand Hilton also teamed with Amya’s big sister, junior Payton Gater, to win the 4x400-meter relay at the end of the day in 4:12.59. In the field, TK senior Emma Dyk house won the shot put with a personal record throw of 35-4 and senior team mate Lilly McKeown also set her PR with a seventh-place mark of 30-9. TK also had runner-up finishes in the girls’ meet from Amya Gater in the long jump at 15-4 and Hilton in the pole vault with a PR of 9-0. Payton Gater was third in the high jump at 4-6 and third in the long jump at 15-3.75, while also adding a runner-up time of 1:01.47 in the 400-meter dash. Dykhouse added a fifth-place long jump mark of 14-8.5. Kimberlin Zavalza-Nava was fourth in the high jump for TK also clearing 4-6. TK senior Ava Crews placed second in the 1600-meter dash for TK in 5 minutes 34.48 seconds and second in the 800-me ter run with a time of 2:32.31. The TK ladies outscored runner-up Plainwell 852-707 at the top of the sev en-team standings. Coopersville was I 1 1 I 1 fe jl I J { v . I ;< « 9 n •“^.Z L. »/ 1 I NOW HIRING View Newspaper Group is seeking a MARKETING SPECIALIST Responsibilities include: Advertising sales Account management Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts Attend networking events e e IE Group email wsmith(5)mihomepaper.com 810-452-2622 The County Press Lapeer Area View Genesee County View Huron County View Sanilac County News Your Buyer's Guide Jeffersonian ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Tri-County Times Daily News Tri-County Citizen Oxford Leader Lake Orion Review Clarkston News The Citizen ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Lowell Ledger The Hastings Banner Buyer’s Guide & News Ad-Visor & Chronicle Battle Creek Shopper News The Sun and News The Reminder rtflox 4 third with 702.5 points. TK ladies filled the top of the stand ings. In the lOO-meler dash TK had Jordyn Filros fourth. Dykhouse fifth and Sydney Martin ninth. In the 200, Fitros was third and Martin seventh. Behind Payton Gater in the 400, Claira Kovich was ninth and Madison Kietzman tenth. Int he 800, TK had IslaTilleman fifth and Peyton Hardy seventh. There were three TK ladies in the top ten in the 1600 too with Hardy eighth and Breanna Schut tenth. In the 3200 TK had Carmen Reyn olds seventh and Alaina McCrumb ninth. TK also had teams third in the 4x 100-meterrelay, third in the4x200-meter relay and fourth in the 4x800-meter relay. Wayland took the boys’ championship on the day with 893 points. Plainwell was second in the boys’ meet with 718 points. The TK boys placed fifth as a team. TK senior Jacob Draaisma got his outdoor season ofTto an outstanding start winning the 1600-meter run in 4 m inutes 44.17 seconds and the 800-meter run in 2:03.82. The TK boys had a pair of top ten fin ishes in two field events. Camden Peter was sixth in the high jump at 5-4 and Jackson Smith also cleared 5-4 to place eighth. Junior Luke Archer was sixth in the pole vault clearing 9-6 and senior Hunter Tietz placed ninth getting over the bar at 9-0. Senior Jake Kelley added a tenth-place mark of38-9 in the shot put. Trojan sophomore Brandon Velting set his PR in a couple sprints placing sixth in the 400-meter dash in 53.96 and tenth in the 200-meter dash in 24.75. Another sophomore, Ethan Strait, was seventh in the 3200-meter run in 11:47.42 for TK and he also placed tenth in the 1600 in 5:24.52. Sports Editor I t i :Jn?. I I -bntij jft, ♦ LLlJi .^;£ 1 I, 4 'lOJ ■ bfirt Jfi? .uur VI' if ■' ^oinnr ''‘b {ri lilfUigigg^ . 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Board members were split, 2-2, on a vote over a permit application submit ted by the Canadian-based company Cordelio Power for a wind testing tower (see related story, page 2). Though, many of those in attendance had larger concerns - the proposed wind generation project to be located in Odessa, Camp^ll, Sebewa, Boston i 4 'WAMMlSigC 1>4 '^-5h ?3ie?£ ?•? !■ t ’ ri *4 • A H5WA w •z» 4' ’ > ** - > i-^ri > .r. w «■««** I Some property owners in the Village of Middleville will be forced to pay the balance of unpaid utility bills left behind by previous owners. File photo vneqoiq sm' Gd Htw GHivetOiM to sgelhV' erit rn t Dennis Mansfield Li. •r** sajsj: > ' '}’ 1 -t 4^- '^9 I" 4^ . t I 1 f. . . so 1'I < « otoriq Bin .313 .5 S' 1 pi 622U3 no >dii^j fiuni^ Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer . 1 f i9f iW pndudptnoO w< au(a'3idrn aunoj odT ?33ifni Tisajj tbb ififb Ellid od: snaam rt jo‘; - ! T3.V98 .nn tsjbvz biEr^^lU a 3iiiv31bbiU : ■• 721 H.t oH) fli 83883^^ J 1^ . 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Smith trailed off, shaking his head. “There’s just no way.” The conundrum the village finds itself in lies in unpaid water and sewer bills that date back to 2022, which means the funds for these systems are short. There are $588.01 in unpaid utility bills from 2022, $5,019.16 from 2023 and $677.75 from 2024. Most of the unpaid balances are below $200, but a few are above, including one property that has a bal ance of $979.35. In many cases, a bill was not issued to the property owner before they moved, therefore, when the bill arrived, they were no longer at ±at location and the unpaid bill was never addressed during the property transac tion process, leaving it unpaid. The village, by law, has to collect the unpaid sums, so the current property Unpaid water and sewer bills for addresses in the Village of Middleville will be tacked on to each respective property owner’s 2025 taxes in an effort to make the village’s fund whole. This means that property owners are left to pay the balance on unpaid util ity bills that were left behind for them by the previous owner. This was the conclusion that the villag^ouncil arrived at during Tuesday e\||j(|||ig’s regularly scheduled meeting^ where it addressed the issue that has smoldered since last month. The discussion turned heated as Village President Kevin Smith railed against the idea that property owners would be stuck paying a bill that wasn’t theirs. I’ll be honest, if I was on the receiving end of this, I would not...” <4T^ Mm Pictured here is the Delton Kellogg High School marching band practicing last fall. The band was invited back to perform at Pearl Harbor for a third time. Courtesy photos < 4 I V K ’n ;j \ • a 4j f \ ► < 1 I « *W r 4l See BAND on 3 «N • r’ J b ri I J s SINCE 1856 ..f I !: BARRY COUNTY Cv I vX THE INTERESTS OF 4 1 «J DEVOTED TO 1 Dozens of Middleville homeowners forced to m water, sewer bills they did not accrue f II I I J I. ■ 7 The surprise attack on a major United States naval base by the Imperial Japanese Navy on Dec. 7, 1941, holds monumental significance because it was a decisive event that pushed the United States into World War II. The DK band, under the leadership of band director Sara Knight, was invited back to Pearl Harbor for the third time this year to participate in the remembrance ceremony honoring veterans. The trip will cost $3,500 for each student. “We plan to take at least 40 students, so ±at would put the total needed at about $140,000,” Knight said. “It is a joy to perform with them in such an important event to honor veterans.” Marching wi± the Delton Kellogg High School band in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in 2017 remains a memory that one Delton Kellogg alumnus holds dear to her heart. It was the band’s first trip to Hawaii, and Carly Mursch went as part of the color guard. “While I was in Hawaii, what stood out the most and still stays wi± me years later is the fact that our small band was known to individuals who lived thousands of miles and an ocean away,” Mursch told The Banner. “Having ±e opportunity to honor our veterans and having ±e community behind us to help fund the effort was truly amazing to experience.” 171 boo38 V ■> ( I -iBinW gnitodnino. I £. I DK band fundraising for third Peari Harbor trip I I f I t Mghiia-oiiBT nsisH Tolo'j arflTo ncq 2B aKr*/ r i 1 i 1 bnsd Xu bnu JimsybH 01 qnl L Thursday, April 10, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com Lj’pniizoH.www ivz Jr sauEOod J afll borieuq jlTfiV/ b(LXG oiH wnib bnnd lo ^iocd D5Jivr> !■ w / I DK TALENT BALANCED THROUGHOUT TRACK EVENTS t BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 50 .t ggolbJInoJKa 3rii lodwH l-iEs'Lsrit nt bnfiri gfflcmTT V(0£ ni r. A? 1 THE HASTINGS Hastings Ml 49068 ,0\f -10^ k • lV • PAGE 14 ®ao0^ Od .OH I"- I SOLID CORE BACK TO lead young DK SOFTBALL TEAM Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street^ gnitssH .q 3 ’“PC aiBt?’' 3 iB0ll 8 IM 3onil8®H iqBL lErioqcn 1 V VANSTEE A NATIONAL CHAMP K': i IB ? ikw e > f • ofTl fiiaj8 bsiinU 1 i aa^OBBUAU moj.iei'i' 4 s Hl S “Y r- 1 TODAY'S EDITION A ■^QD0vw v^iwirAii J' owners are left on the hook for it, as they will be added to the 2025 tax roll. During a March 25 meeting, the council asked staff to apply this ordi nance to only non-owner-occupied properties and attempt to collect the balance through a collection agency or some other method. Village Manager Craig Stolsonburg spoke with the vil lage’s attorney to learn that the method was not legal. The attorney pointed to an ordinance that spelled out how the village should address this situation. The ordinance states: “The water/ sewer rates and charges shall be a lien on the respective premises served by the system. Whenever water/sewer rates and charges shall be unpaid for six months or more, they shall be con sidered delinquent to the tax assess ing officer of the village, who shall and Berlin townships. “Wind power farms are not on the agenda tonight,” said Gary Secor, township supervisor. “As a board, we won’t be discussing wind power farms. “We’llbereviewingtheapplication. We’ll be voting on that application.” But that didn’t stop several area residents among those packing the meeting room at the Odessa Township Hall from voicing their opposition to the Tupper Lake project which dates back more than two decades. TCI Renewables installed the first “met” tower to measure wind patterns and collect related data in 2007. The project was then purchased by Lee ward Renewables in 2018 and later by See WATER on 3 See POWER on 2 J r i I J I R. 1 i MmiHii I I 4 0 7 0 "tj 0 •• -r* w co ® 7 w «w* r 4M L. I I 4 1 ^*** ,> •rl < <► a£. 4 i w * *>• .4< • r 0 w .*x. amawuBBf, % -si • I a;** JrS.^.V- ir *U- UlT^ r mnw iSS- !* -*^ rf.’J. . a* • T *» w« Ik ¥ I t : 1 ■ WM w* ««» I •I W co "Jp w* MR* sss ww* 4i V .r . .S-! 4 . IT r < ’'"e'JAI K H H r- V r 4 F > . t. ■/ I PAGE 4 > r $ I r •i I Spend it here. Keep it here. 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Many of those in attendance expressed their concern and opposition to the Tupper Lake wind generation project, even though it was not an agenda item. Photo by Dennis Mansfield POWER Continued from Page 1 Cordelio in 2024. According to Cordelio officials, the company already secured leases for about 12,000 ofthe estimated 17,000 acres need ed for the project. And, currently, plans call for construction to start in the third quarter of2027, with the project becoming operable in late 2028. The Tupper Lake wind power project is projected to have a capacity of 198 megawatts, with between 44 to 47 - de pending on the type used - interconnected wind turbines to be installed in the various townships. Odessa Township resident Dan Goodemoot said the wind generation stations will be a major visual distraction, with one station being visible from distances as far away as 12 miles. According to Goodemoot, that would mean residents in Hastings, Ionia and Vermontville could see the structures, depending on where they are. “And that’s just one windmill,” he add ed. “In short, it’s a terrible idea. “We should do anything we can to stop it.” Another resident. Kip Geldhof, said the construction of the Tupper Lake project could potentially have a negative impact on the quality of life of local residents and erode the investment by those who’ve decided to locate around Jordan Lake and the surrounding area. “What’s that going to do to their property values?” Geldhof said. “People come to Lake Odessa to retire. “Is this going to kill our town? Is this going to shut our town down?” With some local businesses already struggling, Geldhof said the wind farm could impact tourism, as well as deter those who might camp or hunt in the area. “No one is going to want to come and live here,” she said. “That’s very sad. Lake Odessa is a very beautiful place to be.” Michal Koscielniak said he and his fam ily recently moved to Odessa Township, but added he may consider moving again if Cordelio is allowed to move forward with the wind farm. He said it could also stop other young families from coming to the area. “This is exactly what’s going to stall that,” he said. “This is a massive burden, a massive eye sore.” Not everyone at Monday night’s meet ing opposed the proposed wind farm. Midland resident Peter Sinclair, who was video recording the meeting for Wind 101 .info, said the money from lease agreements could be beneficial for local landowners. “It turns out the news is good,” he said. “For many farmers, they see this as a way to diversify and stay on their land.” And, Mike Buza of the Michigan Chap ter of the Sierra Club, said the township and county could benefit from the added tax revenue the Tupper Lake project would generate, helping fund road improvements and other public services. “Yes, there are some concerns about these things. Buza added. “But there can also be benefits. You need to balance these things out.” Cordelio representatives hosted a forum on the Tupper Lake project March 6 at the Hughe House in Lake Odessa. Stephanie Buway, senior director for development with the power company, said additional meetings will be held in the future to help answer questions and address the concerns of local residents. “We’re going to be hosting , more of them,” Buway said. “We’re committed to having these meetings going forward. “We’ll promise to do that.” Still, state Rep. Gina Johnson, R-78th District, said now is the time for local res idents to get organized and begin fighting such projects, as well as fight against the state wrestling control in such matters away from local governmental boards. According to officials, the Michigan Public Act 223 of2023 preempts any local ordinance and designated authority to the MPSC in such matters. Also, state man dates call for Michigan’s energy sources to be 60 percent carbon-free by 2035 and 100 percent by 2040, Johnson said two House bills. No. 40284028, were introduced earlier this year and restore local control to municipalities for energy project siting. The bills are set for hearings before the House Energy Com mittee on April 22. “The state should not govern in these matters,”' Johnson said. “It’s really your time to stand up. “No matter what, you stick together.” Paul Opsommer, a former state repre sentative who now works with Johnson, echoed her statements that local residents must get organized and must get involved, if they are to have any chance of stopping projects such as the Tupper Lake wind farm. “You need to start reaching out,” Op sommer said. “There are a lot of small groups, (but) they’re not organized. “Don’t stop. Whatever you do, don’t stop,” he added. “You have to get involved. It’s really your job.” Besides supporting the House bills, Opsommer said people also need to at tend upcoming Michigan Public Service Commission meetings, with most of its members already supporting projects like theTupper Lake, as well as “nag”members ofthe Michigan Republican Party to make local control a key issue in future elections. “This is a big card,” he said. “It’s an ace.” Many of those attending Monday’s meeting seemed to understand the future fight over green energy will be in Lansing, not locally. “We understand you’re doing all you can,” Goodemoot said. “I’m not trying to say anything negative about this board. “Obviously, the fight is at the state lev el,” he added. “That’s where we’ll have to take it.” And, Johnson said residents need to support their local board members in the upcoming fight. “These folks definitely aren’t the ene my,” she said. “You have to organize. You have to work with them. “They can vote no ... (but) they’re still going to have to battle the state.” Before the meeting was adjourned, one audience member lauded the board, specif ically Secor, for the handling of the issue, “I do appreciate you all coming,” Secor responded. “This is what local government is all about.” * • • * % 1 * • — 0 » Si;;; r /j:i hi I » t 7 I. U ‘ * j i ■R. inrmfi'j .t I i * ?I, I "xf . . ;7ii >. I J I I 4 «a I ' F I J ♦ jT I V JUr*’' I ' .. i Ai J I I ►! «•> * '"■ A t ( > ( 4 / J V F I 4^ I 5 T4^«*^,.,_nrHW If I •! 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The three-block section of State Street has been closed to traffic since March 31. The project, which includes road reconstruction and sidewalk replacement, is expected to be com pleted by approximately May 23. The closure has resulted in increased traffic along E. Clinton Street. Hastings City Police are reminding residents the speed limit is 25 miles per hour on Clinton Street. HPD said it will be increasing its patrols in the area during the road closure. Photo by Molly Macleod 1 » -nprjf•' s'; . J (f . • p l<3' I (.I..* •Al#**- t i K»* AM t I 1 I 1 fa* •r.. it; ’^<1 f 4? C 4 _ tc in ? •I ? I J - : 7” s V _ r> FVW^tkWiWSaWBM fa \s Controversial vote on Odessa testing tower ends in 2-2 tie According to Odessa Township Super visor Gaiy Secor, the defeat of a permit application for an already existing wind testing tower at the township’s board of trustees meeting Monday, April 7, might have been a bigger defeat for the township in the long run. The four-person township board, which remains a member short, in a 2-2 tie failed to approve the application by the Cana dian-based company Cordelio Power for a temporary testing facility. Secor and Trustee Brad Barrone voted in favor of approving the permit, with Treasurer Sha ron Rohrbacher and Clerk Lisa Williams opposing it. The standing-room-only crowd at the Odessa Township Hall applauded the vote. However, Secor told ffie audience that the vote changes little and might actually hinder the township in the future. “With a 2-2 vote, we have not approved the temporary permit,” Secor said. “(But) now that we’re at an impasse, it’s not coming down. “That doesn’t mean it goes away,” he added. According to Secor, the testing tower, which was reportedly erected by Leeward Renewables in 2017 and remains opera tional, was previously approved by the Ionia County Building Department. Secor said the county agency apparently took action, unaware Odessa Township had adopted its own wind energy ordinance in May 2019. Cordelio took over the testing tower when it purchased the rights to the Tupper r? => 1^ BR ? : ■ ' rr r • r •f f . «> I I ’J**. E B >;W •^L ’u I Lake wind general project from Leeward Renewables in 2024. “It’s there,” Secor said of the testing tower. “It was Cordelio who approached us about the oversight.” He added that, after consulting with the township’s attorney, he was advised Cordelio’s permit application met all the requirements specified in the township’s ordinance. But, after the tie vote, Secor warned the audience at Monday’s meeting that Cordelio could now take its case to the Michigan Public Service Commission, a move that could render the township ordinance “null and void.” According to township officials, Michigan Public Act 223 of2023 preempts any local ordinance and designated authority to the MPSC in such matters. “It goes all away,” Secor said. Like Secor, Barrone said it might be more advantageous for the township to work with Cordelio, than have the MPSC step in and dictate future decisions. “We have an ordinance,” he said. “Ifwe can work with Cordelio, we have some power. “This is much better than working with the state. That is our other option.” Despite Monday night’s vote, officials with Cordelio stated the company will con tinue to try and work with local townships. “We’re still here,” said Stephanie Buway, senior director for development with Cordelio. “We still want to work with the local community. “Our intent has always been to work with Odessa Township,” she added. “We will do that still.” n p ii' 1 J r 9 I advertising All advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising contract, copies of which are available from the Ad Dept.. 1351 N M-43 Hvwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 (269-945-9554). This newspaper reserves the right not to accept an advertiser's order. Our ad takers have no authority to bind this newspaper and only publication of an ad constitutes acceptance of the advertiser's order. I 1 1 JJ r “ Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer •Si b liy xl :U,. J I I f * 2,i j. WhS ’ ... d* —" ■ '1 I . <-7H7 ’r_ '•-!oLIWM^ -*fcl « .1 ^551 • ’*»r 4 I . 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I I I I I * **^1«T** < * * • t *4 I t r V See JAIL on 10 f b Kia I I Zuzga -Bany County Deputy Administrator Luella Dennison -Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf -Barry County Undersheriff Kevin Erb -Judge Michael Schipper -Trial Court Administrator Inez Straube -Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt -Barry County Central Dispatch Direc tor Stephanie Lehman -Barry County Chief Public Defender Kerri Selleck -Public defender Carol Dwyer -Hastings City Police ChiefDale Boulter -Prairieville Township Police Chief Mike Reisin -Middleville Village Manager Craig Stolsonburg -Former Spectrum Health Pennock President Sheryl Lewis-Blake w H J «> with building and finance experience. The committee includes, in no particular order; -Board Chair Dave Jackson -Commissioner Marsha Bassett -Commissioner Bob Tuenessen -Commissioner and former state Rep, MilceCalltqQ^ j,i -Bar?y CouAly‘Administrator Eric The plans for a new Barry County Jail could soon come into focus as county officials embark on the planning stages for the project. As a first step, an initial stakeholder committee forthenewjail was established by the Barry County Board of Commissioners at its Monday meeting. “When we started drilling down on this, it made sense, in the beginning, to get a group ofpeople together who have a vested interest in the jail who are in the jail, out of the jail, understand what’s going on in there to work with it,” said Barry County Board Chair Dave Jackson. “(We) grabbed a few people with experience from a few different backgrounds in there to pull this all together. But in the beginning, when we’re working on the results of (the jail feasibility study), I wanted to see people that have some relevant experience to go on there that can offer guidance as to how we can create this vision for what we want” Jackson asked commissioners to suggest names to sit on the stakeholder com mittee. Members ofthe initial stakeholder committee established on Monday have varying expertise on ±e jail, ranging from corrections officers to court staff to those I I ^Ktofltitv I "Ifa. V ■ill * L \ J 4 \T» 4 w« I 't. w ; s’lC'^’’: •1 1 �4 1. 4* I A '*1 'V. A V.. xyT, ’i, I I A 4 1 I ■ hl i' ■/ nrto 3 Thursday, April 10, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com « i >i •r«^ IN DEEPWATER: Thornapple River levels high after heavy rainfall 1' 7 <• •“ •t T t TP T I ■ h X. <• i * I •? * 1 I* J I ♦ 1 *-4■>#> 1 1 b ' 'Ik.' 1 r K ' V T bV • -uJS I I r ■ rJ > ».i wy;? <- 4 L * • I I »i- j: It ;—ws*^ J-: - '.A' V I' 3R fw > A —-1 I* J K . -ft V A •* V.I, V J* »*w-t 4 -t*- 1/ < J s. ’ i. k 1 i\ 9^^ S.Ml i rs. It I 3^ a: -?fc 4 i } 1 N X" <•2 '' ’1 “ — ‘.^ ■AT.^ A 1 '^■’■jinu Hk b. b X \ 5 6 5 1 •»• v.MX 3 1 k ? 1^ Ji. I 4 “S *u t f 1 ’’’ .■REontJux ♦ WiboB 5vbf J f5J 1 1 t jJecnuU:^iflT Ik From left: Duncan Anderson, Andrew Diamond, Micah Martin, and, to the far right, Rhys Bedford participated in the flag ceremony on the USS Missouri battleship during the 2021 Pearl Harbor trip. ( I •4 ► , Ib MJ I OMr ■*W BAND f k ^Ri.-r*’ ‘/SijliJfilOD Continued from Page 1 7^^ ^*a{' r* I Cm 3ij' { ■« <.« ,'it' ucrom^I'/ Bfidin A i _ tob I ha J r*; . I. 1 .WiU - '•■•■-CT' ts*), ■ f F J >* Jiy.i i.'!V s H .-1!J r 01..^ :. ■*>xj; > lann: I i ’ 4 \ini T 11'7’” *4 ii.l! Jw I L . J—• I *4 I 1 < h.J t I s r 5rl * 4 . I v> * *14 I t J?n w.’ if ■• • I * •J s ,-i 1,1 I Mil Vr . I 4 a f r , u I I '' t‘f ‘r^iY(}5!?ri >1 ■ > r . ..*S Ic -tir r/- ’U I f.x;7..'4 I 1 -^4 y I « ■ « I *« • ■ *• I * r I Uu c T }■ ’4 ;< J;.. t J i k i. T. I .NH •■-> Jttil .1 e, («•> V r ■ V* r i li I •• r 4 1 I 1/ i^sfSihhiH Wttffi!! •’Id SJs?ST®3 ‘‘n^’ I t s ■» 4' z*.* f Ll* iU ■U-'J t i UU;.‘ h 4 • F . I« •' M i F** >4. / Ti' I. 7 r ’ — ‘ » J ' J ' r/. . ■.Krr- jf'i ■•««r’ c r’ 1 I - .u I ' ; si f.» t T I 4 mP LT ' ■• L . *>0^ I y T I s 1 r »r • )i f u u V .^*7 H .n • 44 i * k I .I inu' .4 h-" * f-'r.i ( I i During their trip Dec. 5-11 later this year, the band will visit the USS Arizona Memorial and observe the 1,177 engraved names of those men who lost their lives on Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 1941. They will march from the USS Oklahoma to Forward Pier to perform, then enjoy a self-guided tour of the USS Missouri battleship and visit the Surrender Deck, where the Japanese and Allied Forces Representatives signed the “Instrument of Surrender,” officially ending World War II. On Dec. 7, a warm-up with the Pacific Marine Band is scheduled before participating in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Opening Ceremony, followed by the parade. After that, the group will enjoy free time on the island for the rest of the week with some planned stops, includ ing presentations and activities. The last two days are reserved for traveling back to Michigan. The DK Band Committee and Knight reached out to the community through a letter, asking for support by making donations and participating in several fundraisers. Sponsors are also being asked to support the trip and can fill out a sponsor form. Email administrative assistant Tiffany Bever in the high school office at Tiffany.bever@dkschools.org to fill out a sponsor form. Some fundraising events are already in place, but more will be added, according to school officials. Several businesses will set aside a percentage of their sales to help pay for the band’s Pearl Harbor trip. The list includes partnerships with MEI, which is donating money to each band student who volunteers at The Shack. Details are still being consolidated. Katie & Christy’s Mid-Lakes Screen Printing & Monogramming in Delton are donating 10 percent of each sale purchased from their online store at mid-lakes.net. Another event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 26, featuring a spaghetti dinner at the Moose Lodge in Delton. Culver’s will host a Share Night in Hastings from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1. The latest fundraising updates can be found at facebook.com/DKHSBand. “From the parade to performing in front of the USS Missouri, it was the experience of a lifetime,” Mursch said. Graduating Senior Alyssa Larson traveled with the band to Pearl Harbor in 2021. “Traveling in 2021 was rough, to say the least. With everything being right after the COVID-19 pandemic, we were all scared that we weren’t going to be able to do the ‘normal’ things that students with this opportunity have done in the past. However, Mrs. Knight proved us wrong. We went on countless side trips and it was overall one of the best memories I have from the band,” Larson said. “Going on hikes, and tours, and getting sweet treats with the awesome people in the band is such a fond memory and I can’t wait for the younger grade levels to experience this. It brought us so much closer, and that’s when I truly started believing when people said that this particular band is like family.” Donation checks to support the band’s 4 J I «*** I I, U4* * ♦ f F P' - . , 1=^" 4» I 4»»(- 4 1 KI / - k ’f M t' 4 '■ 1 »* '♦ .1 * - • •> □kF-: I 4 *1 JT'-* r.‘' /L’ 4» W I ai U'i J > r r G’’'' r— T itf .2 •«» r 4 - >4( t r* .* IF ' * & j/fn I ■ax ■ • u ! .Cl*' •J • 7 » * !r K r I ■ k -l> a J f r I I h I .'’p I- ■ .jn'ii ( I I r, ■J « * 4 in h J t. , "• » I t t •p • r A" J f I J" p J 1 r r J r I* t ( 'T" >I •Pi > . 1 W-’ I t r X. J ;I > 4 3 f /J ?' i 4'7 x-tV t b* I I , 4 ' /ti’ rj '»j »I 4-' 's' * 1 r*"' fif^ '‘ ir ./I' ijr J * , A- a-* J 1! .C' ■4 I' yr ♦r' . j; I ij t' J iS J? c z Z J* J r J t '• f<r.; r» I • 'J , M- , ' <- dll* r / ! r t / 1 r ;r r z 4 t r* • Ji t' !I * 'i /’'J I d .I 11 .rc , s • Ml 4 r I I, 1 I r »« t r •1 4 ' ii' '♦ ( L I ! enter the delinquent sewer rates and charges, interest and penalties, together with an additional penalty equal to 15 percent of the total, upon the next tax roll as a charge . against the premises affected and such charge shall be collected and the lien thereof enforced in same manner as ad valorem property taxes levied against such premises.” By the attorney’s summation, the village’s hands were tied, and Trustee Robert Bishop echoed that on Tuesday. “There are laws that restrict all this so there is no point in even discuss ing this because the decision was made above our pay grade and has to change probably at the national level,” Bishop said. “So, discussing it here is just a waste of time.” The council wondered how a property owner might be able to pursue reimbursement from the previous owner who accrued the expenses. Bishop said they could pursue small claims court. “It does cost money to do all this stuff, but that’s the legal system,” Bishop said. “Yeah, it sucks, but that’s what we got. I don’t get why we’re having a discussion about something we can’t change.” “Because I don’t understand it and when I don’t understand something, I’m entitled to be able to understand it,” Smith snapped back. “I appreci- ■I ♦ ♦ r a t ate your input thus far, though, and it has been very useful. I’m about to cast a vote on whether someone is charged $975 on their taxes that they weren’t expecting this year. I owe it to them to be able to have that conversation. Hopefully, that’s clear.” “Was it not clear what the lawyer said?” Bishop asked. “It doesn’t matter, because that’s an opinion,” Smith continued. “There are options and 1 want to make sure we’re exhausting them at this table with what we con trol, If we can control it, I would much rather it be in our hands than the hands of a lawyer. Because at some point, all of us will be asked this question, ‘Why did 1 get $975 tacked on to my taxes?’ My answer isn’t going to be Tt’s the system, I’m sorry, it sucks. At the end of the meeting. Smith apologized to Bishop for the tense exchange and explained he was frustrated at the situation. Holding his nose. Smith voted to approve the measure along with trustees Richard Hamilton, John Osterbaan and Bishop. Tracy Gillhespy voted no and two board members were absent. Stolsonburg said that the village would look to take proactive mea sures to avoid such situations in the future, such as providing a property owner with an estimate of their final bill and escrowing the funds to ensure the bill is paid. Waterfowl enjoyed some extra waterfront at Rivergate Family Campground near Historic Charlton Park on Monday. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NCAA) data, the Thornapple River was recorded at 5.8 feet in Hastings on Tuesday — enough to reach the "action” stage before minor flooding. At this time last year, the river depth was recorded at 4.8 feet, according to NCAA. Though the river is expected to fall in depth and calm down in the coming days, a few heavy rainfalls helped it peak at 7.01 feet on Sunday, April 8. While there is no flooding threat to the area, water was seen swelling along the banks of the Thornapple throughout the week. Photo by Molly Macleod trip to Pearl Harbor can be made out is one thing that stood out to me the to Delton Kellogg Schools and mailed most. Also, the unique experience with Hawaii’s weather, buildings, and to Delton Kellogg High School, 10425 land were memorable,” Martin said. Panther Pride Drive, Delton, MI 49046 ‘T would hope ±at whoever goes next A W-9 can be provided upon request can have enjoyment in Hawaii’s unique by emailing Tiffany Bever at tiffany. opportunities.” bever@dkschools.org “We will start marching practice in May,” Knight said. Practice will also be held at band camp the last week of July. We will still be collecting donations until r free about October.” Estimates Micah Martin traveled with the band in 2021 and per • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation formed in concerts. He also • Blown-in Attic Insulation participated in other com 517-983-0954 memorating events. “I would say having the start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam opportunity to fold the flag aS’S spray foa 4^-81 I 4 )' Financial > > J LU*. r 1 FOCUS Andrew Cove, AAMS^“ CFP ss Financial Advisor 1 s R Provided by the Barty County offices of Edward Jones Member SIPC I r «»• 1 ; V- J t I »*■ s Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 How can you boost your savings? It might not be on your calendar, but America Saves Week is observed from April 7-11. Are you saving enough? If not, how can you save more? Ifyou don’t think you’re saving enough, you’re not alone. Just 22% of Amer icans are completely sat isfied with the amount of money they’ve saved, according to a recent Ya hoo Finance/Marist Poll survey. And the same sur vey showed that a third of households couldn’t cover one month’s worth of bills if they lost a job or other source of income. What’s behind this sav ings gap? Several factors are involved, including the high cost of housing. But while you can’t con trol these external forc es, you may be able to increase your savings by taking these steps; • Create a budget — and stick with it. Follow ing a budget is not ev eryone’s idea of fun, but it can be of great use in managing your spending, which, in turn, can help you save more. You can find many free budgeting apps that allow you to track your spending and place it into categories. Once you know where your money is going, you may find it easier to cut back in certain areas, such as possibly eliminating streaming services you don’t use much. • Pay yourself first. Like everyone, you have a lot of bills to pay each month. But why not pay yourself first? Even if you can’t put away a lot of money, any amount will help. And you can make it easier on yourself by having some funds moved automatically each month from your checking or savings account into a liq uid, low-risk account — one you don’t use for your everyday expenses. Over time, as your income goes up, you can increase the amounts in these automat ic transfers. • Take advantage of cash-back" offers. You may already use a cred it card that provides you with cash back on pur chases. But did you kitow you can also download cash-back apps? Like cash-back credit cards, these apps give you a per centage of your spending back, helping you save money on many of your regular purchases, such as groceries and gas. You can even find apps that offer promotions that let you earn more at specific times or for buying certain items. • Cut down or consolidate your debts. It’s 14 easier said than done, but the more you can reduce your debts, the more mon ey you’ll be able to save. You can choose to tackle the debt with the highest interest rate or get rid of the smallest debts first, but whichever method you choose, try to be as diligent as you can. You also might be able to con solidate your debts — but be careful, because not all debt consolidation offers will work in your favor. • Get some help. Your employer may provide an employee assistance program that offers, among other benefits, credit counseling and other types of financial guidance. You may want to contact a financial pro fessional who can take a holistic look at your situa tion and offer recommen dations on saving, invest ing and goal setting. It’s always important to save money — but it’s not always easy. However, by exploring every avenue available to you, you may be able to improve your saving skills to the point where they can make a real difference in your life. This article was writ ten 'by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �> » ' • 1 ] J .7' 1.1 / f T f i <1 4 Thursday, April 10, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER * qt’ i www.HastingsBanner.com JJ I Passage of LPS bond proposal could breathe new life into century-old school A I n ■ al -I*' *: • r- > •d;*' i’ •J > s in w* - -f F I -A f ■ 1; 1 414* I AI / t 1 XI WB <- 4 V ^F’ * BE A » • f Ar < 1 1 f A * I I s« I The passage of a $30 million bond proposal in support of Lakewood Public Schools next month would mean the closure of the Lakewood Early Childhood Center in Woodland. However, the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance has plans for the 100-plus-year-old building that could mean new housing for the area. ..a:, 4 '-^ V -.6- u';’ i- y ! i ■' -•’.7 • ♦ • I ^<1 Should Lakewood Public Schools pass its bond proposal in May, the Lakewood Early Childhood Center in Woodland could be transformed into new housing. File photos J' I -tTlu • ' UM1 r ^4^ / t * <1 * V Staff Writer Thepassageofanearly$30mil!ionbond proposal in support of Lakewood Public Schools could mean the end for the more than century-old Woodland school as an educational facility. But, it could also be a new beginning for the building originally constructed in 1924. LPS is asking voters to pass the bond proposal during a special election set for Tuesday, May 6. Tlie proposal would fund a variety of improvements and upgrades at three of the four current schools operated by the school district. It also calls for the closure of the former Woodland Elementaiy' School, currently the home to the Lakewood Early Child hood Center, and will lead to a shift of Strong winds take down two barns in Maple Grove » .r .*5- ^-2r V** “- W<" w 81^ •• WP*’ Ml —•* r r. - J ber& Economic Development Alliance. “We would love to convert that building to housing,” Jennifer Heinzman, BCCEDA president and CEO. “We are unable to gel MSHDA funding unless the property is on municipal water, so it would be a conversation about building a watertower first, and then working to see if we could acquire the building.” According to Duits, the more than 40,000-square-foot former elementary school was converted into the home of the district’s early childhood center for the 2015-16 school year. It currently houses teaching stations for general education, Great Start Readiness and Kinderstart classrooms, a “sensory room,” and several other classrooms, including four kinder garten classrooms. But, Duits added, while it remains in use, the structure is also showing its age. “Based on third-party assessment, the Lakewood Early Childhood Center build ing infrastructure is in poor condition,” she said. “The building systems - roof, floor ing, plumbing, electrical - have exceeded their useful life.” That assessment, however, isn’t de terring BCCEDA officials from believ ing they could breathe new life into the structure. “We have toured the building several times and think it would be transformative for Woodland to add approximately 50 new units to Woodland,” Heinzman said. ’ And, the BCCEDA has already proven it can help transform old school buildings into new living space. The Village of Nashville and BCCEDA recently celebrated the transformation of P' <11 1 >- ', ■ ,v. ' d 7 • iJ the former W.K. Kellogg Rural Agricul tural School into residential apartments. The former school is now the home of the Village Flats Apartments, a 20-unit com plex that opened earlier this year. The conversion of the former school, built in the 1930s, was one of 12 housing projects across Michigan being funded through the Building Michigan Together Plan, with a combined total investment of $13 million. Funding support for the developments comes in the form of tax credits. Through the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LI HTC) program, developers who receive awards can claim credits against their tax liability annually for up to 10 years - an important initiative that helps incentivize investments in affordable hous ing in local communities across the state. Of course, before anyone can consider what the former Woodland school could become in the future, voters would need to pass the proposed ballot proposal on May 6. The upcoming special election will be the third bond request voted on by LPS vot ers in less than three years. Area residents voted down a $64 million bond proposal in November 2022 and, by just a 337-vote margin, defeated a $39 million proposal in August 2023. District officials have added an informa tional “Bond Proposal” page to the district website, lakewoodps.org, providing a breakdown of what the ballot proposal would fund. The page also includes other information such as common questions, details on enrollment trends and a tax calculator. <« > •r students and grade levels at LPS’ three remaining school buildings, with Lake wood Elementary School then housing the district’s Great Start Readiness and Early Childliood programs, special education classes, Kinderstart and kindergarten pro grams, as well as first and second grades. Lakewood Middle School would be the home for third- trough six±-grade class es, with Lakewood High School hosting seventh- through 12th-grade students. Jodi Duits, LPS superintendent, said district officials would most likely seek to sell the building, if the bond is approved and Woodland is then closed. The district’s desire is to sell ±e building and property,” she said. And, LPS might already have at least one potential buyer-the Barry County Cham- A* A.* 111*" Dennis Mansfield '.f I / /• rr * ✓ J 7’* i r* L I 1 /J) ’■‘Yj X Jb 4 I wru e ■ xe Al i •'IF* j’.l I > z u .p d .1: . .t. > i .Ail A ’f ! -it .*r^ t I t I r U-- F ■ **• -9^ I I J 1 r I I f i r » V * > I A I J > <n iS^ ' 19-** i’ I » i I I * /'• ■ H 1.1 i t# - J '-T? - T- y 1: (r 15 I rtc< 1 X Ils I -J. ’ £ci f 1 »'« r-.-* q^xi T''!1ji9 ve'/jOsS miiBr XTi o I& ?€2< « 6* q i 7 l» ' (tr-^rj;johbc .r I { T .Hi jqt’J ' " t. 52CQ iff ■i 4* •» t • L ■ , .19 / jubiiaatoqtfilitSia •1 « *1 f^ M M •T* : •J**. Art*i r* nr'» » ( • ^■1 a*M4 *-» • jrff. "W ) 1 ■\** 1 ;4.. v' »'I* r 1 * i j I 1 s* I e I * M' >r Hastings library set to host pair of Earth Day events April 21-22 t»*** V X «•* ’ »*.*■ mF -4» y $ >*'<■ ■. F* A t Mother Nature has put barn engineers to the test these past few weeks. Two barns in Maple Grove Township were taken down by strong winds earlier this month. One of the barns, a century-old structure located near the western boundary of Barryville Road in Maple Grove Township, was constructed with sawed timber beams. Common in barns built in that period, the construction style proved strdng enough to house hundreds of animals and provide crop storage space during its lifetime. It met its match in the recent windstorm. Another barn, a newer construction, succumbed to the same winds less than 2 miles from the century-old barn on Barryville Road. The barn’s poles and cement bases, framing lumber, meta! roof and siding material can be seen in a pile blown hundreds of feet from where it was built less than 10 years ago. Photos by George Hubka/MG News Service HASTINGS PGSFONNHNG APTS CGNTFP I Professional Events .*^4 ev^-iL- GRAND RAPIDS r SYM^^) • 7'*^?*>» 6 •1 > Crand Rapids Symphony Musie of Harry Poller Sun, 4/13 13:00 pm available include: Arboretum (2-4 players) - Build the arboretum of your dreams while trying to prevent your rival from doing the same; Bosk (2-4 players) - Navigate through the four seasons and lay claim to the land with your trees and leaves; Forest Shuffle (2-5 players) - Gather valuable trees and attract species to them for points; Reef(2-4 players) - Grow a vibrant reef, arranging it beautifully on the seafloor to score big; Hive (2 players only) - A strategy game where you use insects to trap your opponent’s Queen Bee in a clever abstract challenge; Cascadia (1 -4 players) - Build the most harmonious ecosystem by puzzling togeth er habitats and wildlife; PARKS (1-5 players) - Hike through National Park tiles, collect memories and admire breathtaking scenery; and Morels (2 players only) - Walk through the woods, collect mushrooms and cook them up for tasty points. In addition, DayBreak, a cooperative game to decarbonize the planet and create resilient societies, will be available for demonstration. Expert gamers will be present to get you started and to answer questions. Pre-registration is encouraged - but not required - to ensure there are enough materials for everyone. Register online at hastingspubliclibrary.org or call 269-945- »k mi-. \3 •' P‘-"''->i: i* .•>* •^e . U Hi V i The Hastings Public Library is set to be the place to be forthose looking to celebrate Earth Day, with the local library slated to host a pair of events on April 21 -22. On Monday, April 21, the HPL will pres ent episodes from the series, “Weathered: Earth’s Extremes,” an Earth Day movie and discussion starting at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. The Barry County Earth Alliance is recognizing Earth Day by helping to host a viewing and discussion of two episodes from the series which investigates why some believe there are more extreme weather and natural disasters than ever before, and teaches individuals how to prepare for such events. The first episode, “Not ‘Business as Usu al,’” to be shown April 21 explores positive climate tipping points, what our weather will look like as our climate changes, and which communities are most vulnerable. Then, “Climate Crossroads” examines changes in ocean currents, electrification and nature’s role in reaching net zero car bon emissions. Then, on Tuesday, April 22, the HPL will literally play host to EcoPlay, a funfilled evening ofeco-friendly board games on Earth Day beginning at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. The attending will be able to select from a collection of board games that celebrate nature, conservation and sustainability. 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'.«A I ■ I ; i i WM 4- i ’111 I -•i* t 1 •X- * i i I 1 4 »• \v ’ his I: 44 ' I s s a I ^1^ & .1 A I A ' * Jr >. •t <"?a �b k 1 I 1 >4 fin’K ' ■ www.HastingsBanner.com I \ Thursday, April 10, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER ‘■<1 i' HASS HEADLINES I ■ 19 91 ■ I fr I 4* II A A b k 1 Dr. Hick Damico I I LI I strti a» J ’Er »rj * 4* Bnit£BH IMF ♦ - * _«■ t ? The future is now for Hastings Area School System Here at Hastings Area School System, our new mission and vision — our why — is clear “Exceptional schools, exceptional community, building successful Saxons.” We are embarking on a bold, for ward-thinking strategic plan to place Saxon students at the heart of every decision. Our focus is on expanding what we do well, responding to community needs, and ensur ing fiscal responsibility to create a thriving educational environment A key priority is strengthening early lit eracy and math. By implementing targeted programs and professional development, we will equip students with the skills nec essary for success. We will build successful Saxons starting with a strong foundation grounded in the educational core. Career and technical education (CTE) will also be expanded, providing students with real-world experiences and pathways to higher education and the workforce. Through partnerships with local business es, we will create opportunities that benefit both students and the community. We will graduate Saxons that are ready to impact our Hastings community and beyond in •Tkisitiveways. Responding to our community needs is a core component of our path forward. We will actively seek input from families, businesses, and stakeholders to ensure our programs align wi± the evolving needs of Hastings. Whether trough curriculum adjustments, support services, or extra- yr; F' .vu: Im ♦I V‘ u -mmcrj / r? % h 7' K c r '■w i>l. 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Effortstoattract andretain high-quality educators will include com petitive salaries and professional growth opportunities. Fiscal responsibility is at the core of our plan. We will rigorously evaluate K-12 programs, focusing on those that positively impact student achievement Programs out side our K-12 educational mission or with a negative financial impact on our general fund will be reconsidered or phased out. We will explore innovative funding sources to maintain financial stability without com promising educational quality. With a shared vision and unwavering dedication, we are shaping a future where every Saxon student has the opportunity to thrive. Through excellence, innovation, and responsible stewardship, we will build a strong foundation for generations to come. Hastings Area School System — where exceptional schools combined wi± an exceptional community work together to build successful Saxons’ r r; 7:?«s5!£* I : • ...^_ 4 ' . ' 4 DO YOU REMEMBER? -X n ij 11 1^ • •• • 'll. A I *- * I 1 • T T It 1 f *=» *>** > A >*1 <1. Ei J®' ■b * '-'y‘ * •> /X- WiU VvA «* *5 I 4 I I '. « ij-f, i I * ‘ 1.> J At* W"" ^bA V ( I k- f !.« < < J r, »J •M J'. ►. ^5? a .* , - 1 r * I 153EE 1 «L. cut'll I I K« I. ’ i. 1 I ! L J ■iWi-y .J A * RELIVING HISTORY IN ‘GRAND STYLE’ i 4 \ — BANNER OCT 19, 199Si Civil War reenactors from the Michigan Light Artillery conduct a weapons demon stration at Historic Bowens Mills Sunday. The participants reenacted all aspects of life during the Civil War, including sleeping in tents, wearing authentic era clothes and conducting battles. Rain and cold temperatures kept many visitors away, but the actors were kept warm in wool cloaks and pants, part of their Union or Confederate uniforms. Other attractions at Bowens Mills included a tribute to President Lincoln, compiled by Mike Hook, with such artifacts as pictures, a replica of the gun that was used to kill Lincoln, and a lock of the president's hair. J --VCnni lijJ “r—I < ir I I e*y . >s i?3wn^^ .J.M pn > 1 1in '■-’123''.} w MilijsIMstItWililf fefUDlf Willi If I I fI I 9^^ I < t i I I »’ * r 13)1 nsenilB iisRnuE (111 5^*’ Si,;*' e Rep. Gina Johnsen to host community office hours in Sunfield and Ionia 1 I ‘i- « 41 - / a I ' w;.. < un I I ' r State Representative Gina Johnsen will be available to meet wi± constituents during upcoming office hours. __ The meetings are scheduled * i • r (*. Qjlib J • » ‘I J I » I* J ; fe?» I rr4" I I I I 4 1 d I b and Barry counties—a chance to engage directly with Rep. Johnsen. Constituents are invited to discuss their concerns, ask questions, and share their ±ou^ts on state and local mat > A. r *• -f» SAn. ^fi. t • L I V J 1 -f^ ■r J#®’- . !;i »■ >> * ?' b:'u aS 4^ I 1 » t ."i Monday, April 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sunfield United Brethren Church, located at A 8436 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. in Sunfield. Saturday, May 3, from 1 to2:30 Rep. Gina p.m. at Restore Church, located at Johnsen 430 W. Main St. in Ionia. These meetings provide resi dents ofthe 78th House District— which includes parts of Ionia, Kent, Eaton, ..^k'r •a Q k !• - *T, j I I *4 • k*- ; ’.-rh- 11 h J 1 I • - ) 3* K > 1-. Ay ^•99^ k A * ,- ’sl* 1 'I*** I f I A TREE SERVICE of the year. ’’Measles is a highly contagious disease that continues to circulate both in the U.S. and globally,” said Dr. Adam London, KCHD health officer. ’’This case is a reminder of how quickly measles can spread and the importance of vaccination. We urge residents to check their immunization status and to get vaccinated, especially if planning to travel internation ally or into areas with active measles outbreaks.” The infected adult recently traveled abroad before returning to the U.S. and traveling between Michigan and New Jersey. Indi viduals who were present at the following locations on the spec ified dates and times may have been exposed to measles. Measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It can stay in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves, continuing to infect others. Symptoms typically begin 7-14 days after exposure, though they can surface as late as 21 days after exposure, and may include: • High fever (may spike to over IO4°F) • Cough • Runny nose • Red, watery eyes (conjunc tivitis) • Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of mouth (Koplik Spots) 2-3 days after symptoms begin • A rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin People who were at the above locations during the specified times should monitor for these symptoms for 21 days after exposure. Anyone experiencing symptoms is urged to call their healthcare provider before seek ing in-person care to prevent fur ther spread. ’’Measles can lead to serious complications, especially in young children, pregnant indi viduals, and those with weakened immune systems,” said Dr. Kris tin Oldenberg, KCHD medical director. “Fortunately, the mea sles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is safe and highly effective at preventing measles. Two doses of the vaccine provide 97 percent protection against the disease.” For more information on mea sles, visit the MDHHS website. — DM > AME DAY SSRViCh NEWSPAPER J • BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy sin gle walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-818-7793. Bachman Field PUD, final site plan OK’d by planning commission Molly Macleod Editor The City of Hastings is one step closer to seeing a new housing development built on the northeast end of town after the Hastings City Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Bachman Field planned unit development (PUD) and final site plan on Monday. Now, the plan goes to the city council, where it will consider whether to approve the site plan and PUD. Green Development Ventures LLC and Allen Edwin Homes have proposed building 119 detached single-family homes on a 38.25-acre parcel at 900 Bachman Road. The development, which would be built in four phases depending on market saturation, will consist of a combination of ranch-style and two-stor)' homes. The Bachman Field development would be adjacent to the existing Woodlawn Meadows planned unit development. Mike West of Allen Edwin Homes spoke on the project on Monday. He said he and his team worked to incor porate suggestions from the planning commission that came from last month’s preliminary PU D review in the new plan presented on Monday. One significant change was the widening of some lots that were initially too narrow to adhere to city standards. Rebecca Harvey, the city’s planning consultant, pointed out that while the lot sizes in the site plan reviewed on Mon day now meet the city’s requirements for width, the depth of some lots are still under what is required. West admitted there was some confu sion when it came to adjusting lot sizes. ’’Our understanding was we were to increase the lot widths to 75 feet so the meet the R-1 standard, not necessarily the lot size. The depth of those lots is somewhat constrained,” West said. “ What we did do, along the south side... we lost two units and distributed that width across units one through 10. So all those meet the underlying R-1 standard.” The smallest lot proposed in the final site plan on Monday is 8,250 square feet. Should the PUD and site plan be approved by the full city council, the Bachman Field developers will have more flexibility with traditional zoning requirements, like minimum lot sizes. Planning commissioners approved the PUD and site plan on Monday, recom mending them to the city council with variances granted for lot depth and a review of sidewalk connectivity. Thanks RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL X Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned . f *f 1 f b r i' CTir’ ‘'J I yew 1 ■ '■ J X .■• 4 a > ( I «|V i k g: r: A ( A ■ z » *(' t! •* SCOOP! 1 I I / ■ ' ■aH ' ► I p f t A , .d I If you see news happening, or if you just wont us to know about something going on... <f» J I 'f 4 ll It IJ ; ij ' ’5”* t k .1 X 1 I ’ I f-. 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BATTLE CREEK I av K AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE ♦ * H I * A « A c • • • ij- A Ikv * ' J TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 The Kent County Health De partment, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, recently confirmed a case of measles in a Kent County resident. This diagnosis is the county’s first confirmed measles case since 2013 and Michigan’s second case DEADLINES 1 •* CLASSIFIEDS Officials confirm Kent County’s first measles case in over a decade ADVERTISING 'A f r i I ters. No appointment is necessary for attendance. Forthose unable to attend, Rep. Johnsen’s office can be reached by phone at 517-373-1796 or via email at GinaJohnsen@house. mi.gov. MM 5 to Kim at The Wildwood Books and Music Store in Downtown Hastings May 1,2025 Girls Night Out 5-8 p.m. Opportune time to check wares/wearable of Mjolinar J. Forseti from Rags to Ragnorak Art Studio P.S. I hear cookies are involved �I Ik 2 9 6 Thursday, April 10, 2025 TUF HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com * f J w I •. t OBITUARIES 1 i liT X I f VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I J 1. I L.’ I 4 '' 1 Marzella Zook Marzella Zook, age 95, of Middlebury, formerly of Lake Odessa. Ml passed away at 2:15 a m., on Saturday. April 5. al her residence. She was born on December 9.1929. in Clarksville. Ml, to Norman and Erma (Birkey) Kauffman. On August 1.1948. in Clarksville. Ml she married Dale Zook, he died January 9. 2016. Surviving are two sons, Daryl (Maxine) Zook of Middlebury, Duane (Kathy) Zook of Sarasota, FL; daughter, Susan (Mark) Thomas of Middlebury; son-in-law, Lloyd (June) Weaver of Darby, MT; 14 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Dale (Elizabeth) Kauffman of Middlebury. Calvin (Nola) Kauffman of Elkton, Ml; two sisters, Donna (Ron) Sape of Statesville, NC, Carol (Sam) King of Forest City, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; daughter, Marilyn (Lloyd) Weaver; and sister, Pauline Kauffman. Marzella was a farmer's wife who lived in Lake Odessa, Ml, for 60 years before moving to Middlebury, IN. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, cleaning, cutting blocks, sewing, and quilting, leading her to create hundreds of > I i Hands-Free Law, roadway safety the focus of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month quilts and comforters for family, friends, church, and missions' organizations. You would often find her in the fields and barn helping Dale with crops and cows. She was passionate about the Lord, and you would often see her read the Bible. Marzella was a member of Bowne Mennonite Church in Alto, Ml where she taught Sunday and Bible School and oversaw the sewing for many years. She attended Riverview Christian Fellowship. White Pigeon. Ml. She loved her family and enjoyed the many visits on Sunday nights. Her family will miss her greatly. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday. April 14, 2025 at MillerStewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St. Middlebury. There will be a private burial service prior to the 11 a.m. memorial service on Tuesday. April 15. at Riverview Christian Fellowship. 69212 US 131 South. White Pigeon. Ml. Services will be conducted by Pastor Glen Gingerich. Memorial contributions can be made in Marzella’s memory to Water for Life or Urban Ministries. Online condolences may be offered at millerstewartfuneralhome, com. In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police agencies throughout Michigan are teaming up with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) for a high-visibi lity enforcement effort during April. Throughout the month, police officers across the slate will remind drivers about the dangers of distracted driving while enforcing Michigan’s Hands-Free Law, which took effect on June 30, 2023. The goal of this initiative is to reduce traffic crashes caused by distracted drivers, ulti mately preventing injuries and deaths associated with mobile device use and texting while driving. According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, in 2023, there were 15,136 motor vehicle crashes involv ing a distracted driver in Michigan, which resulted in 5,889 injuries and 59 fatalities. In 2022, there were 15,441 crashes involving a distracted driver, resulting in 5,905 injuries and 57 fatalities. “While we are encouraged by a decrease in the number of distracted driving crashes and injuries, we must also acknowledge the increase in fa talities,” said Katie Bower, OHSP’s director. “This should be alarming to all roadway users and amplifies the need to encourage safer driving behaviors. Officers will be stepping up enforcement and on the lookout for anyone who is texting or commit ting other Hands-Free Law violations while driving.” Distracted driving has become a ; deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or GPS, applying makeup, eating and drinking. Any activity that takes your eyes off the road and your hands off the wheel is extremely reckless and can have devastating consequences. Research shows the most common crash type for distracted-driving crashes in 2023 was rear-end crashes, which accounted for 48.7 percent of •T L VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM Worship Togeth er at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To e An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. > 273, Hastings, Ml 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. J b Bi: * I .4' TO 1 V 4 i r ij I I i *1 >• r '>1.' ' 4» X I' * J Emma Miller, WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH »O: I it Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nurser>' (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor 8609. Roger 10:30 to 11 ;30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Wednesday night c • •ii 9 Saturday. Mass 8 and II to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. 4 > I I ■ L ' ' ' j Thursday, April 10 - Movies, Memories and Milestones watches a 1959 film starring Tony Curtis and Cary Grant. 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 14 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 a.m.; Stories & Snacks, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 - Baby Cafe. FlGX^Ob' Hhashngs Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 m II w Hot UneWob ft Equipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 3 - £»«“ 9 I f tUi .>'■/ i ■f ' A Vf* K-*' *■1 1 iJi- : I ilT Ik I 4Ct^ Ji r rr;' t * q 1 » I • •' '/ej f ,•' I 9 b »■* I > b* * J J •4 I- 9 I « i w I I I t r'jh li *! J 4 M-’-'* 'I I' .. . .nrir 1. t itni . hi' 1*** ) I « L;:*' I ir<* !' 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To Tackle ■ * il ebe 'M Today's Challenges, 6 p.m, (Ik ’ '4N* ■* 't* >♦ Wednesday, April 16 - Itsy Bits. sy Book Club. 10:30 a.m.; Writers’ Night. 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling O ’5aisx « 4 'S C ' r •» « , “i-u ^«v A X «. < Sto‘X^ r n « \» fK the library, 269-945-4263. Mb. 1" IM. S W * « J * st i > Uli* I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 4- > S- A, »k 14I ' *J S a \.i 1^ K. V XAk. •w X Trail Kick-off Saturday, April 12 Toads. Can you hear a “peeper?” Michigan is full of interesting frogs and toads. “Jump into a hike and learn about these unique species. The Michigan Frogs and Toads hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. April 1-30 — April Storybook Walk: Frog vs. Toad" by Ben Mantle. Frog and Toad want to eat the same fly! Soon, their constant arguing wakes a hungry alligator. Follow the trail to find out where this surprising story ends. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for the first social hike of the year as staff officially unveil the redesigned Walnut Trail. —r * i information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ April 1-30 — Michigan Frogs and * “ IIM .1 > J— r ±4 A I n * f *. X, ' ■ X * * •WW i • •M‘ Those interested can register for these events and find more (I t t - APRIL 11-17 - « A 9 '•'h SCHEDULE PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: •< I I . ’* f fle • '9^- I k * HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 948-8004 for information. Service: 10 a.m. ’{ i and 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday r 11***:; V V .ft t 'fZ. J p.m. Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service Study .Ke Ofi»‘^4 „-6. J •«» 1.; School Youth Group; 6:30 Bible f ’: C’ >• I / f •' AflT** ( Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH i I. 4 V * Ite Pastor t*4 f 4 a A f ft 1V *► 4 : i c I methodist.com. Pastor Brian Assistant 9« « I < J * Jl A 4 t r* Teed, 91 to -‘is 56 Website: School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Email hastfnic@gmai 1.com. s 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 4 r> I Hastings. P.O. Box 8, Telephone Pastor Tod Shook LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH all distracted-driving crashes in 2023. “One traffic fatality is too many and often preventable, if people focus on the roadway rather than be distracted,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan Stale Police. “Through our partnership with OHSP and edu cational initiatives influencing driver behavior, we’re making a safer Mich igan by reducing roadway crashes, injuries and falalilies.” Bower pointed to some meaning ful data from Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) that shows since the Hands-Free Law took effect on June 30, 2023, Michigan has seen a 10.5 percent decrease in mobile-de vice distraction. CMT, a Massachusetts-based tech nology company, utilizes safe-driving programs that help drivers save on insurance and better understand their risk. Drivers voluntarily enroll in the programs, which generate data that CMT uses to track and analyze driver behavior on Michigan roadways, such as smart-phone-related distractions, with the goal of reducing risky-driving habits. “These vital indicators translate into lives saved,” Bower said. “While we are making gains, it’s crucial that all drivers and passengers be aware of the dangers of distracted driving and how it impacts all roadways users.” Ofthe 15,136 crashes involving dis tracted driving in Michigan in 2023: 5,490 crashes (36.3 percent) oc curred at an intersection. 2,940 crashes (19.4 percent) in volved a lane departure. 2,558 crashes (16.9 percent) in volved a distracted driver aged 20 or younger. Violating Michigan’s Hands-Free Law can be costly: For the first of fense, a $100 ticket and/or 16 hours of community service; for the second offense, a $250 ticket and/or 24 hours of community service; and for a third offense within a three-year-period, the driver must complete a driving-im provement course. For more information about Michi gan’s Hands-Free Law, visit michigan. gov/DistractedDriving. MM J' I ■ - ‘ i K, ■ J * - k - •A << 'A, ft'J b'x 1 Sk ‘ s fc* I x I ^•'1 * X trail map. Monday, April 14 — Bird Brains with the Barry County Bird Club. 9-10 a.m. Join Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and the Barry County Bird Club for a social birding hour. Tuesday, April 15 — Cedar Creek Book Club. 10 a.m.-noon. This month, the club will discuss "Buzz, Bite. Sting: Why We Need Insects" by Anne Sverdrup Thygeson. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. 9 K '•ij t- ’e•.P * ’• , v*_ w •» X % *4 t' I 11 *«ir * A I Cb*. 15 *ixN' k si * V '€^ k X X t 4 0 ‘ *. i» <• ‘J.. X ( V * I ■*. ♦ ♦ «>« Vi ‘Q •» kb. 1 k �% ! I f ’ 111 V 1 I; >1 •> I X- s st Bk ■ X. I * ■ e > Ai 4b. Aia,^ u MA ’’Si,. JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT I I I Robert E. Faulkner was bom in 1910 and grew up in Barry County in the villages of Delton and Middleville. He shares with our readers his memories of those early years. He continues: “Juanita graduated from Battle Creek School of Nursing in September 1932. She then took the state board exam and passed it with the highest marks of anyone taking the exam. I was, of course, very proud of her. She continued to work at the sanitarium, and sometimes as a private duty nurse. The sanitarium paid her 40 cents an hour for regular duty, 50 cents an hour if she worked in the mental ward. “I was anxious to find a job in Battle Creek so I could be near her. As we entered the fifth year of the Depression, there was no improvement. Some 20 million people were still unemployed. In spite of this, the Kellogg cereals company business held up. From March to September, the plant was busy, but in the winter, business was slow. I had put in my application and the first of March I was called to work. “For years, the Kellogg Company had operated three, eight-hour shifts seven days a week. As the Depression deepened, they changed to six-hour shifts in order to alleviate unemployment. We worked six days a week for 36 hours total. The pay was good, (and) with bonus I earned around $35 a week. When I got my first paycheck, I asked Juanita to marry me. She agreed and we set the date for April 11.1 couldn’t afford an engagement ring, and Juanita didn’t have a diamond until we had been married many years. “We were married at my folks’ house in Delton. Mother decorated the living room with flowers and the local Methodist minister performed the ceremony. Juanita’s attendants were her roommates. Dot Mulder and Ruth Robbins. “After the wedding, we went to the house that we had rented in Level Park just west of Battle Creek. Sometime before, I had bought Aunt Bessie’s Chevrolet for $120. “I had very little money and had to borrow $20 from Juanita to buy a suit for the wedding. The day after the wedding, I had to go back to work. That morning, I awoke with pink eye, which Juanita also came down with a day or two later. We were very poor, but Juanita worked when there was work and we planted a garden. The house rent was $25 a month. “Juanita kept track of our grocery bills and in the first year, we spent $104, or two dollars a week on groceries. Our most expensive entertainment was an occasional ice cream soda for 15 cents. Otherwise, we visited friends or they visited us. When we both had a day off, we would frequently drive to Delton, to visit or play a popular card game of the time called “500” with my folks. “The summer was hot and dry, as we were in the midst of a great drought that engulfed most of the nation’s midsection. The lakes had dropped to their lowest levels ever, and one lake that I fished as a boy actually dried up. This was the time of the Dust Bowl. Nature added to the suffering of the Great Depression. The nation was in a somber mood. Gloom and despair were everywhere. “We moved to Wattles Park, which was east of Battle Creek and closer to work. The rent was the same. The furniture we had was all secondhand, donated by the Eldridges and my folks. Juanita cooked on a two-bumer kerosene stove. - “One night, she started supper and we had gone into the living room. When we returned to the kitchen, the stove was in flames. ‘Open the back door,’ I said. I picked up the kerosene stove and threw it outside. My hands and arms were burned but I had no lasting scars. “We had to have a stove. We found a Westinghouse electric range for $87.1 paid $10 down and $11 a month. This is the only item, other than real estate, that I ever bought on the installment plan or on credit. “In the Democratic landslide of 1932, the whole county of Barry had for the first time gone Democratic. My father was determined to win back the seat of the State House of Representatives for the Republicans. He declared himself a candidate and campaigned all summer and fall. He won easily for the next 10 years and was the Barry County represen tative in Lansing. “In late August, a foreman from Kellogg’s came to me one hot, humid afternoon and said ‘Take the rice dryer.’ The man who attended the dryer had just been carried out with heat prostration. “The dryer consisted of slated baffles from ceil ing to floor. This slowed the rice so that the hot air blowing up would have time to dry the rice. The temperature in the room was rumored to be at least 130 degrees. There wasn’t even a fan for the worker’s comfort. “On this particular day, the humidity caused the rice to run wetter than usual. The wet rice would clog up the dryer and my job was to take a poker and break up the clogs. It meant constantly facing the hot air and walking back and forth in front of the dryer. I was determined not to be carried out like my predecessor. I would walk once in front of the dryer then go over to the open window to get some cool, 95-degree air from outside. 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Luckily, it was just the right thickness to work with the type. “The next job I got I will never forget. It was an order from Brown and Johnson Grocery for 2,000 at two dollars per thousand. “The first problem I encountered was that my type font had only two large O’s. I made a cast of the O in plaster of Paris. Then, I melted some old type in the furnace and cast an 0. It was the right thickness, but only about half the O printed. I didn’t know what I was going to do. Juanita suggested building up the lower half of the 0 with nail polish. This worked fine. Next, I took the Good Luck Margarine and pried it off its wooden base and tried to bend it as I had with the last order. The plate broke in two. It was made from type metal instead of copper. I replaced the plate on the wood and decided to stamp each sheet by hand. It seemed that everyone went wrong that could, but the worst was still to come. “It was one of those nights when everything seems to attract static. When I fed a sheet of paper into the machine, it would stick and wrap around the drum. I had to pull the paper through with one hand and crank with the other. Juanita volunteered to grab the sheet as it came through so it wouldn’t stick to the drum. “At one point, I became so frustrated I picked up the machine and started for the window. Juanita stopped me, as I supposed that I hoped she would, and we went back to work. It was long after mid night when we finished and I still had to stamp each sheet with the Good Luck Margarine plate. Of course, many of the pictures were crooked or not evenly printed. I did what any good farmer would do, and put the best sheets on top of the stack. I delivered them on time and collected my $4. But I gave up the printing business. “Juanita was about seven months pregnant and unable to work, so we were without any income. There was no unemployment insurance in 1934. Dad was quite concerned. A week or two after I was fired. Dad told me that the Brach candy salesman who lived in Delton had said that there was a fiveand 10-cent store for sale in Coloma. I was consid erably less than excited. When Arnold heard about it, he laughed and said, ‘Are you going to be selling bras and panties?’ This more or less reflected my own feelings. “Looking at the map, I found that Coloma had less than 800 residents. However, I had no other prospects and on Oct. 9, 1935, Dad and 1 went to Coloma. We looked at the store and then drove around the countryside. There were orchards of pears, apples, peaches and cherries everywhere. Then, we drove north from Coloma a couple of miles and discovered Paw Paw Lake. This was a beautiful resort lake with pavilions, dance halls and restaurants. 1 realized that the Coloma trading area was several times as large as the town itself. That afternoon, we went back to the store. If we can take possession right now, we will take the store,’ he told Mrs. Grant, the owner. She and her husband owned a larger store in South Haven. He gave her $3,500 for the store and put $200 in the bank for my store account. “As Mrs. Grant prepared to leave, I said, ‘But she is taking all the change out of the cash register.’ Dad said, ‘She is entitled to it. Go to the bank and get $20 in change for the cash register.’ ‘But 1 don’t have $20.’ “So, Dad gave me $20, and at 4 p.m., I was the owner and manager of the store. I signed a 5 percent loan to Dad and he left me alone in my new, strange world. “One girl worked in the store full time, which was 50 hours. Her pay was $8. The store rent was $30 a month. There was a coal stove in the back for heat. The heat and lights were my responsibility. “The store opened at 7:30 a.m. and closed at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, we were open until 10. “The store was sparingly stocked, probably not over $1,500 worth. The fixtures were handmade. The day of the five- and 10-cent store was a holdover from earlier times. Most of our items were five cents to one dollar and some more expensive. We had an extensive penny candy section. The candy case contained chocolates and chocolate-covered peanuts, chocolate drops (35 cents a pound), jelly beans, gum drops and other items (mostly 25 cents). Other items included school supplies, cosmetics, stationery, small hardware, toys, thread and other notions. And, yes, panties and bras, as well as overalls and so forth. “When I took over the store, there were Halloween napkins, candles, and jack-o-lantems in stock. Sales were slow during the week, but when I counted up Saturday night, I had $93 from Saturday’s sales, all in one-dollar bills. We had not taken ip any larger bills. This was more money than I had ever had in my hands at one time. “After the store closed, I drove my 1930 Chevrolet to Delton where Juanita was staying with my folks and proudly displayed my roll of money. Everyone r s^1 ‘ 1^. •l r I M. V-z % s I ( Pb Ik S6^‘ *- A >» t A A 1 *▲ <k 1 1 i « • t * <Jr i'-' i * < A u: X tA ^•2 t A > S^> - »? z < 1 A •J- :. Za s t •4 > < • • z/. A* ’ si'z •i-i 9 .4 X - ‘T* ■* > * 4 •z: / J 9 1 7 k Robert and Juanita Faulkner circa 1932. was glad to see me so optimistic. The store’s major supplier was Butler Brothers. I placed a small order with them on Monday. But there was a problem with« credit. It took about three weeks to get the order shipped. This was probably a good thing, because it j took me time to build up my bank account. “On the 25th of October, my folks called to tell me that they had taken Juanita to the hospital in Battle Creek. Juanita had wanted me to go in the delivery room with her, which I did. Frankly, I didn’t enjoy the experience, but I thought the baby was the most beautiful child that I had ever seen. “Juanita had chosen a doctor she had worked with at the sanitarium and had great confidence in. As luck would have it, the doctor was called away by the sudden illness of his wife while visiting in Wisconsin. So, his assistant took over. He was a brash young doctor who was better suited to be a plumber than a doctor. He used forceps to pull the baby out. You can still see the forceps mark in front of one ear. “We named the baby David. I was a proud father and took endless movies of him with the movie camera my father no longer used. All of the pictures were in black and white, as there was no color film in 1935 and 1936. “Back in Coloma, I rented a big, old house on a shady lot for $25 a month. I moved Juanita and David in just before Thanksgiving. The Eldridge family came to have Thanksgiving with us. Juanita’s delivery had been hard, and she was still not very strong. She insisted on doing everything for her guests. 1 was worried about her health. “Of course, Juanita’s parents came to see the new baby boy as soon as they could. They operated a filling station and restaurant in Sandborn, Ind. They worked from 5:30 in the morning until 8 or 9 at night. They were fine, hard-working, self-reliant people. “Juanita’s father, Burt Mitchell, was from West Texas. His family moved to Texas from Kentucky. Burt was a cowboy for a time and then a blacksmith. He was an excellent horseman. “Juanita’s mother was bom Mae Green. Her family moved to Indiana from West Texas when she was a girl. This is where Burt and Mae met and married. When Mae’s family decided to move back to Indiana, they (Burt and Mae) decided to go with them. Mae’s brother, Ray Green, and his wife, Bonnie, went with them. “Ray Green and Burt Mitchell bought a coal mine, which was called a wagon mine, and operated it until it burned. They had no insurance and lost almost everything. Juanita had two sisters, Ella Mae and Mattie Lou, and a brother, James. Ella and Juanita were born in Texas. Juanita was 4 years old when they moved to Indiana. She was the only one in the family to attend college. “Juanita’s father was outgoing and warm. He was obviously very fond of her. Her mother was more reserved and kept her emotions bottled up. Like many reserved people, she indubitably felt very deeply, but she didn’t show her emotions. She was a very good businesswoman. Burt would have given the shirt off his back to a friend. Mae was the balance which he needed.” To be continued... 44 f �/ * J 'i I I - .1' O'.-.' < z !i -a-' /I >{',4 8 I k r I Thursday, April 10, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or it you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, May 1. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samantha M Tobias, A Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Chemical Bank, A Michigan Banking Corporation, its successors and assigns , Mortgagee, dated September 2, 2010, and recorded on September 17, 2010, as Document Number: 201009170008639, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 21, 2020 and recorded September 21, 2020 by Document Number: 2020-010005, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and 68/100 ($57724.68) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Lot 87 and the West 172 of Lot 86 of Hastings Heights, according to the Plat thereof, filed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 41, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. Commonly known as: 205 E NORTH STREET, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, RC. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00224-1 (04-03)(04-24) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS FILE NO. TRUST Trust In the matter of: THE MICHAEL R. NORRIS AND CAROLE A. NORRIS REVOCABLE TRUST, dated August 16, 2016 TO ALL CREDITORS: * NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Michael R. Norris, who lived at 442 Stauffer Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058, died on March 14, 2025, leaving a certain trust under the name of MICHAEL R. NORRIS AND CAROLE A. NORRIS REVOCABLE TRUST, dated August 16, 2016. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Andrew R. Cove was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust' are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Andrew R. Cove, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 4-2-2025 NATHAN E.TAGG (P68994) 202 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 ANDREW R. COVE 4115 DEWBERRY DRIVE MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 616-889-4711 < 1 www.HastingsBanner.com I• .C- > ■'.i J A y ? • •9.’ • 4 ' «V - z J ir z: • J < ,< ■'.ir z* • J « • STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the Matter of Frederick 0. Wurm and Marian K. Wurm Trust Date of Birth: Frederick 0. Wurm • 02/23/1931 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Frederick 0 . Wurm - surviving Trustee , died 03/20/2025 leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Phillip Wurm. Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/04/2025 Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Philiip Wurm c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 12,2025 - 7:00 p.m. 9 t €• k. I " <1f A u T V « ? XU J •w* * f I « • Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson, Bellmore, Mayack Absent: Hall-excused, Jamesexcused Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to approve Resolution #2025308 Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement for fireworks tent Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement and for fireworks display for music festival Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Adjournment 7:16 pm • <r,-'r / 1- >' \ ' /II ,•> zh O'i 4H ./ .i f J i: r f u 4 £S t/ .-r I *■' >e I I F '• i- 4 iF 'T ■ U' < t rt, I .-1 ?' V . J til . 5 I >• - I 1*4 » * I* t r y F.' * 'Jr'-' 111 ’ f I I I I . ' f i I »• jy » 1 * *z I k 4/ A»* I ► I '1 , 4 60 ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Russel Paul Minehart, deceased. Date of birth: April 17,1958. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Russel Paul Minehart, deceased, died July 31,2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the, estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jeffrey M. Minehart, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 3-26-25 William B. Millard P39054 211 E. Water St, Ste. 401 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2106 Jeffrey M. Minehart 5101 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois, 60640 (269) 501-2708 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2025-030078-GA In the matter of Jacob Kraft, a protected person. To all interested persons including; Angela Rybitski whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on April 23, 2025 (via Zoom) at 3:15 p.m. at Room FC01, 206 W. Court St.. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge William Michael Doherty 41960 for the following purposes: Petition on appointment of guardian of incapacitated individual, “Zoom Instructions." Desktop PCS and Laptops: Go to Zoom website (zoom.us). Click on “join a call.” Join using meeting ID: 5030695658 Tablets and Phones (Apple and Android): Install the zoom app from the app store or play store prior to the call. At the time of the call aunch the zoom app and join using meeting ID: 50306795658. If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability, or if you need a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements. Date: April 7.2025 Darren Findling P51350 414 W. Fifth Street, Royal Oak, Ml 248-399-3300 Jamie Smith 12 Little Long Lake Rd., Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 269-200-7853 Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor I-.- J J i ( r* i * I I i 9 I i 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 25-030091-GA fl , « 'c * . I I : y • I w r- V 9 I T I it / j J In the matter of Ronald George Mclelland. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: any and all children/heirs of Ronald George McClelland, including Ronald P. McClelland and Patrick McClelland whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 4-30-25 at 2:30 p.m. at 220 W. State St., Hastings, 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Incapacitated Individual. J I > I .f k 1 1 J I r r r . I X I« I 1 J I I 4; i r r i J 4 I juft- > I 1 1 Date: 3/20/2025 Lebenbom & Rothman, RC. Michael J. Lebenbom P48775 2701 Troy Center Drive, Suite 450 Troy, Ml 48084 (248) 362-9699 Lashawna Monts on behalf of Clearstream Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 240 East North St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 9045-9564 I J r r vUi’''-' f/ ■ I I ' vrt'> 4’ I J - r k 'i Jf I I I 4 1 B ♦ ** * NOTICE TO BIDDERS f ■r I ft BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION rti •T* The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale (8) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE pickups. Career Posting I » I 4 I ; t I s t 9 V* I Barry County Road Commission Operations Superintendent A t - p i5i r.i I ' V I k * 1 COMMIT s /• A f * .J— 7^. •1. : 4^ r * I f 't'. -..it I s L 1 . * -r i Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:30 AM, Monday, April 14, 2025 for the following items. Please mark outside of bid envelope with truck number i.e. #240020 or #240080. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website wiww.barrycrc.orq.. please make an appointment for all viewings of the trucks. NOTE: All trucks are sold as is. 4 V - 3^1 tt V t 5^ JC i (8) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE Pickups 1 >rK 4WD Duramax Diesel. Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW &amp: Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors 1 1 -Titanium Rush #240040 - Orange Title - approx. 6,200 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Thunderstorm Gray Truck #240010 - Green Title - approx. 26,000 Miles- Minimum Bid $59,500 1 -Cardinal Red Truck #240060 - Orange Title - approx. 15,000 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 (#240060 includes color matching fiberglass truck cap) 1-Thunderstorm Gray Truck #240050 - Orange Title - approx. 16,500 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1 -Sterling Metallic Truck #240120 - Orange Title - approx. 21.170 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Black Onyx Truck #240140-Orange Title-approx. 17,500 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Summit White Truck #240300 - Orange Title -'approx. 8,300 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240310 - Orange Title - approx. 8,600 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 NOTE: All mileages are approximate - trucks are being driven until they are sold. Are you an experienced leader in road maintenance and infrastructure operations? The Barry County Road Commission is seeking a highly motivated Operations Superintendent to oversee and manage our daily road maintenance activities, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for our community and a consistent, engaging, and safe environment for our road warriors. V •» m hie »» jduanocKC J -•j .K. I the Commission. 1 tel I ) 1 L Why Join Us? . .X ? • l*«6is to I W(ti • • • • • I I «■ 1 Competitive salary range: $82,000 - $100,450 Full-time, exempt management position Opportunities for professional development Paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Competitive Insurance Package, 401K Work in a dynamic environment where your contributions make a tangible impact on the Sia *,4 4 A 1 I *•■ <sIl••—. -*L «|i I d I I J community I ? Hj * How to Apply: Ki ’•t •WB t A Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Brandy Casey, HR Coordinator (bcasey@barrycrc.org) by April 21,2025. For more information, visit ^nnv.barrycrc.org click The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of ► * I d. - » ORANGE TITLES are MUNCIPAL TITLES, b I ’d I I ■ ^fc***- F> X» I r r 1= k i s NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: TABLED Case Number: SP-02-2025 - Cherish VanderVoord (Applicant); Craig & Cherish VanderVoord (Property Owner) Location: 7841 Marsh Rd, Plainwell Mi in Section 20 of Orangeville Township Purpose: Request to operate a dog kennel per section 2343, of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance, that will train rescue dogs to be service dogs. Case Number: SP-07-2025 - Mark Kauffman; (Applicant/Property Owner) Location: 203 W Dowling Rd, Dowling Ml in Section 30 of Baltimore Township............................ Purpose: Request to operate a sawmill facility in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district in Baltimore Township, per Section 2368 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number: SP-08-2025 ■ Denice Cook (Applicant); Denice Cook and Heidi Morehouse (Prop erty Owner) Location: 7911 Keller Rd, Ml in Section 13 of Orangeville Township Purpose: Request to cons*:‘uct an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per Section 2305 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number: SP-09-2025 ■ Todd Porritt (Applicant/Property Owner) Location: 11320 M 43 Hwy, Delton Ml tn Section 7 of Barry Township. Purpose: Request to convert a commercial building into a restaurant and event center with food sales and live music in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per Section 2328 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. „ MEETING DATE: April 28,2026. TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 4 * X 4, NOTICE TO BIDDERS fin BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION I / N 1 I' k : 1 t I 1 TI •’.lA r Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. April 24, 2025 for the following items. r L * I I k 1 I I ft . ’»v ! ' I I I k »!i 1. I!' *k Y' f i ! 11 A ft' • .■5t Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the I: Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site I at www.barrycrc.org, I '•'s k >.5 a feu » 4 I " ■te t ' ’*D *■ I ♦ 4 t t I s rte 'k k. \\ * *s ft A’ f • I Selective Guardrail Brush Treatment - County Wide I \ s *> * A % » I X • » J 3 4 4 1 * I k 'c k » South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission mem bers before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkee5ler@barrycountv.or_a. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Depart ment. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayFriday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the nearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabil ities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following; Eric Zuzga. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. ’S)- ‘ I The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Af fb.. k I i 1 s I I p i: I BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Chairman David Solmes Vice Chairman Jim James Member Jamie Knight r•V s - r I *4 i V 1 f I.* fl -t’ * * Ci I ''Ji « « 1 .4 \ '' S. d, t *1 ** ‘Wb'W 1 ____________ t 1 ♦ ♦ * 1 1 J X s 1 1 ________________ I 4 II I ‘I Sarah VanDenburg. Barry County Clerk f," 'V I I I I �k c I 1 f k ’h' •Im THE HASTINGS BANNER wwv/.HastingsBanner.conn J f I 'S' k r I ). X 'ft t 'O' X V> . 1 4--'' I. 5 Id. I 1 a '.‘11 A •P 31 ’ J ' L M 1 Ci 4 L J f i r I * u I < t ) • s »J 'Qi. I •k i -61 '-1 le ■' .L >I * 1.3:' Vh • I • 'Hi, r. ; '*:b * ,9 h .‘'IV • > I ' 9 I 'll.. 4 , b J [ 1. C' I > ' 1 • < 'i. ' F "0 ■ r. k I 'Ok . )<■ * 1 ‘O * ‘ 1 ■■ 1 •A I 'ax'2 kVu 1 ‘J 't •■■v -Tu -' k. j .V 'J 'U < I ' Ou 'f L k 3L ;Lv. V. ) 6 ■ nt b *. i«. I A cJ A. is 1b I il Ki • k Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Amy Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: November 27, 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 12, 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $106,835.93 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing 30 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16: thence North 271.8 feet; thence West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any): 178 W Broadway St, Woodland, Ml 48897-9709 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined MCL with >n accordance abandoned 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 3, 2025 Trott Law, P. C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557462 (04-03) (04-24) I I » I j J •I' •u It c 1 I •C. : “*, X 'i • ► k-’ C' , -Ml ( h •O1 I. •r. c 4' . . I u • /W r* 'Ou t'i“'6 k 1 I 'X I ; '’Ou n .. I J 1 0 1 T •t I 0 'ih • io Ot. '-;5 Ik (> 'mt*.' .0 JOk. I I ''ili i □ : 1 I I I A ■•k 'm if •• I w h- K- I k J- *■’ -T au^bc - ‘’■j f. Sk 4 1 ’Jp 1 1 (-5 l* D! t •n-i ./n® •btK ' '■'fti ’’riu iQx, SO': iQf., I f I V • k‘ 1 h 3L i •1 *iC Ou * » 4-’ r 1 »;si’ ' All . * on rv. 1 hi,' Cl V 1 I ''Si ‘C I I I ** I ' ' J' t I hlo- c I * ’2 tHQi 1r; • 9b ' •i6 - 5* ■ I IX T •n} ir 1 V ’ r t « .. '' Ofc I .) ' If! y *w Cii.. .. J •) ■IS ' H. 'U I <r I C-: f afig . uTT^rg--' -rfFfJ I ■*»Si}w*. .V , 0 JI ..'r^faju.: I./ r “ - r *. !< Uk A I’h ' -n'j V •X I\ V r»^n', .,■'' '< I » 4 £Mu 1 I 1.. r» .A 1 • I I ‘'vrJi *.,• T'. J Ahjr .,'V' I Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 1. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Brandon L. Eberly, a single man and Danielle M. Dewey, a single woman Mortgage Mortgagee: Original Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): TH MSR Holdings LLC f/k/a Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Mortgage: May 18, 2015 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 22, 2015 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $48,445.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 2 of Cappons Country Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 52. Common street address (if any): 4565 S M 37 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058-9380 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: March 27, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1556727 (03-27)(04-17) I I ;8;: ? :nlKr I RESOLUTION 2025-9 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARDS APRIL 2025 to MARCH 2026 I r -4*4^ 'WO, 3JJ17 1 • 11.’- F <1 t. ih[t ' ibuil *) > I , •» I r: ’ I j I ► $ I » u . Prairieville Township Board* Regular scheduled meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. unless otherwise posted: October 15 April 16 November 12 May 21 December 17 June 18 January 21 July 16 February 18 August 20 September 17 March 18 Planning and Zoning Commission* Regular scheduled meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 P.M. unless otherwise posted. April 10 October 9 May 8 November 13 December 11 June 12 July 10 Janua^ 8 February 12 August 14 September 11 March 12 Park Commission Regular scheduled meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 P .M. unless otherwise posted: October 27 April 28 May 19 November 24 December 15 or 22 June 23 July 28 January 26 August 25 February 23 September 22 March 23 Zoning Board of Appeals: Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. when necessary: April 2 October 1 May 7 November 5 June 4 December 3 July 2 January 7 August 6 February 4 September 3 March 4 Library Board: Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 :30 P.M r I b . 't e. ■ .UI I IR r. •*■• 4 _ k fcno x-jq-oelV/Ufi 1 rr r • 'UU V/ 11 A r -’IR V- * O’- r 1 I .. gppr, • n I i I J :J< \ ■? v< - b.r ! J r— f r* • ■ I I <11^ I I z u.. tor J HE U sr c I I I I r 'T' I '/I I I I i I i { *~»-*5^* ■( ■ X n - 1 I 1 4 « .Gf’ I “J J r iid'd I■ » 4 I 1 « .4< f Ui"" u f 't City of Hastings / « , A n*'' > ' I 1^^ < ^0 . W. ' ? Notice of Intent to Fill City Council Vacancy I J ,11-1 1^. I T 1 i' ) ) 4 ’ '’ 4? d.. < r « I I “ p „F> I-' ■ w la • T I ■ ‘-I I L 4 4 ±111 ’ , I ii! I I J K , I » I {. ( i The City of Hastings seeks candidates who are residents of the First (1st) Ward for appointment to the Hastings City Council. The appointment will be for a partial term ending December 31,2026. Ward maps are available on the City’s website at www.hastingsmi.qov. I Jfl I J’ ■J ’ .V r r •i G ‘ r ?' I T 'i ’ C -C r •• < ..r 7 J' 1» I J' I - ^1- ,r (” , nr.^. l< ti I f I' . 1 4 I I c r,.r' I I J ■( ♦ ’ » 11 ,iO I : •hi'.’ 0" }*»• •) 'I 9 I t .f V I f i X' -J r r J'" 4 J ,( / < J I I ■jr !t I I I Interested persons are encouraged to apply for appointment by completing an application form available on the City’s website (The PDF application can be found on City of Hastings “I Want To”, under "To Apply for a Board or Commission” or at Hastings City Hall. Applications must be completed and returned to City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, by May 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM. For any questions, please call 269.945.2468 or email lperin@hastingsmi.gov. t Linda Perin City Clerk f I 1 t x*- « I I I k f 9 ,1 II nf Thursday, April 10, 2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION 25-1 74 -CZ ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH THE CONSERVATORSHIP OF DWIGHT H. WESTER, Plaintiff, V. LISA EVILSIZER and SCOTT R. MUGRIDGE, Defendants._______________________ David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff TO: LISA EVILSIZER SCOTT R. MUGRIDGE Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, file a Notice of interest in the real property located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: LOT #3 OF BLOCK 3, OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. TO THE MICHIGAN. ACCORDING EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Commonly Known As; 309 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 At least 3 days prior to the hearing dated noted below to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants, Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 28th day of May, 2025, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. Dated; March 26, 2025 Vicky L. Alspaugh (P42572) Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01 ;00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Arden F Burd and Virginia J Burd, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 13.2015, and recorded on April 20, 2015, as Document Number; 2015-004008, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Rfth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 09,2015 and recorded December 10, 2015 by Document Number; 201501192Z, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five and 86/100 ($114,685.86) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds East along the East line of said Section 1329.33 feet to the Northeast corner of South 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4,575.00 feet to the place of beginning: thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds West parallel with said East Section Line 396.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 300.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 18 minutes 12 seconds East 396.00 feet to said North Line; thence South 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East along said North line 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 5850 BIVENS RD, NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case NO.23MI00269-1 (04-03)(04-24) r ■ 1 ♦ ♦ SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 21,2025 Called to order at 6:30 p.m. DeVries, Present: Stoneburner, Doster, Goebel, Pence Agenda and Minutes approved Public comments were received. Department Reports were received. Approved: Payment of bills Adopted: Mutual Aid Agreement Budget amendment Computer upgrade Budget Public Hearing Public Comment Adopted: Res. 2025-2 General Appropriations Act Res. 2025-3 Investment Policy Res. 2025-4 thru 7: Board salaries Res. 2025-8 Pay Schedule Res. 2025-9 Meeting Schedule Res. 2025-10 Office closed calendar Public and Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned. Submitted by: Rod Goebel, Clerk YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. Group Your Community Connection NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this » information. The mortgage was made by JOHN HINKLE and PETRA HINKLE, husband and wife (collectively, “Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee”), dated September 24, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1, 2018, as Instrument No. 2018-009466 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars ($19,20783). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The South 300 feet of Lot 31, Algonquin North Shore Subdivision, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 50. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as; 1615 Pleasant View Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 PR #08-13-080-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number staled in this notice. Dated: April 10, 2025 HASTINGS SAVINGS BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK Mortgagee Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32274393 �Jd' Ik ;■ SPORTS Ai \ f ; A VI I .1 I £ V ■ r .,^i III :: 10 Thursday, April 10, 2025 I c z www.HastingsBanner com irf b / ff • » I > t . i ■.::}r DKHS duo has college soccer plans all set Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg senior goalkeeper Johanna Houtkooper hopes her favorite high school soccer moment is one yet to happen. The Panthers won their way into the district semifinals a year ago in the Divi sion 3 state tournament and Houtkooper hopes the DK/Martin team can take an other step or two in the state tournament this spring. No matter how far the DK/Martin girls go this spring, there is more soccer ahead for Houtkooper and at least one of her senior teammates. Houtkooper signed her National Letter of Intent to join the NCAA Division 1 University of Wisconsin Green Bay Women’s Soccer program next season April 1 at Delton Kellogg High School. Fellow DK se nior Teagan Hamlin signed on with the Lawrence Technological University Women’s Soccer program back in De cember. Both girls are four-year varsity players at DKHS. Houtkooper got conneMd with the UWGB program through ner participa tion in Shutout goalkeeper camps. “I talked with the coaches and then eventually went on a visit and I just fell in love with it and kind of knew that was my spot,” Houtkooper said. “I visited, and talked to other schools. I was kind of waiting for that feeling like that I could see myself there. It’s a very nice area. It’s very youth friendly and just people friendly in general which I liked a lot. The coaches were nice. I met some of the girls and I got along great with them and then I was like, okay. I can see myself here. It's not too far away from home in my opinion. Just enough where 1 can still like see my family and still have my own space away from them.” She had two big brothers who played soccer at Delton Kellogg. Gavin Hout kooper wrapped his senior season as a keeper at Kalamazoo College last fall where he led the Comets in saves in all four of his seasons. Johanna didn't make the transition to being a full-time keeper until high school, when she had to make a decision for club ball and was starting to think about playing collegiately. She said she just feels like she has more control over a game as the goalkeeper than she ever did on the field where an opponent can throw a number of defenders at one player and take them out of the game. Houtkooper started her soccer jour ney chasing getting drug along to her big brothers’ contests, and then rolled through a slew of clubs over the years most recently participating on a TKO Premier team and with the Midwest United program out of Grand Rapids. Soccer started as a family thing for the senior midfielder Hamlin too. “I played AYSO as soon as 1 could. As soon as I could” Hamilton said. “Then my mom and Claire and Avery Barker’s mom coached me in AYSO for a little bit ... I have an older sister and she got put in soccer. My mom (Autumn Hamlin) has played soccer her whole life,” Hamlin said. “She has been to World Cups. She has played in Ireland, Like, she’s been a lot of places to play soccer, and I think her love for that, and us growing up watching her play kind of like rubbed off on me a little bit. I grew my love for the sport when we were forced to go watch her games for indoor or that she coached. During halftime we’d always go out on the field and mess around, have to be forced to go to her games that she’d play in for indoor, so that she ’ d coach and during half time we’d always go out in the field the best around.” She’s felt blessed to be a part of the Dan Bulley Soccer School club program in recent seasons. Hamlin is looking forward to studying graphic design and marketing at Law rence Tech, but also was on a hunt for a school where she could keep playing soc cer. She is not ready to give that up yet. Hamlin returned from an ankle injury to score the opening goal in the DK/Martin team’s playoff win over Parchment a year ago, and she too is really looking forward to a senior season that includes a bit of an extended postseason run. She has loved building bonds with her teammates from Delton and Martin over the years, and said winning team Rookie of the Year and MVP awards has been a highlight too. Houtkooper plans to study mechanical engineering at Green Bay. J I 111#' I*’ ll I I _ r■ ir 1 , J 1 A g ’4 X. I 1 * f z • ■r a r. -%• > y — « I J t & I X i i ■■ ♦ I w if I d'Z’ r t O' y. 9 I ■■tai C tax f. . -All* '..,7 F* e la >> ' -.4 ^>’1 I y; szS’'’*' .Mj ? ,-{F , <-ir I 4 •s I r F »■' •X. b Delton Kellogg senior Teagan Hamlin is joined by DK/Marttn varsity girls' soccer coach Alan Mabie (right) and assistant coach Ashly Wilson as she celebrates signing on with the Lawrence Tech University Women’s Soccer program for next season. : i 4 l.tf •. ■j i 4 I I ’ U*r* J I I MV . i I i rt 1 1 r '•■>’■» I I J # -1 I k’ I !• I f J i J I I i J' « I M I -1 I’i “ * ) 1 »J . A I j ,I iV I R rz 4 • * 1 p# V. . i I . •*/ V**' r i # r 4* I b t is 5* pT •B W** x« M * *1 - 4^ “*fiJ» *<• ;>x:£ 4 SEE » 9* . < i,»^ 4 • sT rtfS4 i ^r. ) f X • £ * * B •^-.' f. t:f *’ • 4 «.* i f * r - v< wt w-r* _ * >p ** 1 4» 2 I I I i H * c hw Wit wto i® fi *W i < i »* Delton Kellogg senior Johanna Houtkooper signs her National Letter of Intent to join the University of Wisconsin Green Bay Women’s Soccer program at Delton Kellogg High School April 1. Photos provided s I I 1 1 f i I Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 8, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Carmen Pirok and Jason Pirok, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: April 14, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $224,989.80 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Records. Common street address (if any); 1879 Pine BIf, Hastings. Ml 49058-8128 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; April 3, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557359 (04-03)(04-24) - X ! Jiles headed north to continue soccer playing days * ~>ai I • ( I tflMW 1 ** w >♦ Brett Bremer Sports Editor » /«! iS^ 115 A’ He liked it in the summer. He liked it in October. He likes to snowboard. The Wildcats have courses of study he’s really interested in there in Marquette in the Upper Peninsula and a spot on the soccer team for him might have been the biggest draw of all. Hastings senior McKinney Jiles signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Northern Michigan University Men’s Soccer program next season inside the Hastings High School gymnasium March 21. “I went up there during the summer to go to one of their camps,” Jiles said. “I talked to the coach at a camp, I met him down at Michigan, and then went up there and he was super nice. 1 loved it up there in the summer time, ±en I went back up there in October to do a thing with all the players and stuff. 1 liked the players’ vibe, and 1 got to meet the head coach (Alex Fatovic) for a second time and he was a good guy. 1 liked his attitude towards his program and what they were offering. “[Fatovic] is really involved in it and he is pushing all the players every day to be better. The school is also growing up there, and I feel like I can grow with the school as well as the soccer program. I am either going to do construction management or I am going to do cyber security and defense. I haven’t decided yet. Jiles has played a lifetime of soccer already. He led the Hastings varsity boys’ team with 14 goals 5* & s SL V 14^ ' __ ■*’I j V MPtMWkB r»ih'. .J : * RIW I z •4^ >• I \* \ - # > « ¥ »t , ■ 1 z u r* rV' j .. f p 1 I fl ■ 11 1 • -r* '*s I . ' \ f s t:> I ’wr f i * SB®.? /J5{\ z-=4Tks I I ri.jm' Hastings senior McKinney Jiles is surrouned by family members in their green and gold swag as he signs his National Letter of Intent to join the Northern Michigan University Men's Soccer program in Marquette, Mich., next season. Photo by Brett Bremer ij’, 11 a '’C r-* , t1 i« '1 ** li * ’U-.’i « \T ■> i;»* •^. J n in 2024 and earned all-district and First Team All-Barry County honors as a senior while also being an important member of the Hastings varsity football team as its kicker. Jiles also was a member of the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team in high school. 1 have played at the lowest with the YMCA, and I have also played in the top leagues with k» the MLS programs for years,” Jiles.said. “It has always been a passion that I have had and I have always enjoyed doing it since I was a kid.” He knows moving up to the col lege level he'll need to continue to work on his touches, and he said he also has to make sure he’s physically at his best to compete in the NCAA Division II level. 1 1 v‘ iiC* ». 4 -•I ’-4 s J f > *- f '> 4 >» i T A 4 I 4 •i ’^•hu I I I I• I » LiI i t k I I I t I * 1 I « I ) i JAIL Continued from Page 2 -Ron Neil -Barry County Community Mental Health CEO Rich Thiemkey -Barry County Jail Administrator Pete Nevins -Corrections Sgt. Kellie Smith -Hastings City Council member and corrections officer Jon Rocha Al so represented on the initial stakeholder committee are representatives from Abon marche Byce, a consulting firm conducting a feasibility study for the jail; SecureTech; the county’s attorneys and other financial consultants working for the county. “I’ve talked about safer communities, I’ve talked about the need just to look at this as a broader aspect — not just as incarceration, but as rehabilitation and as we move forward witli this, how do we set this up so that we have something that makes sense to our community, tliat financially makes sense to our community, that works tor al 1 tlie different parties involved from the prosecutor to our corrections staff' to our sheriff' to the people who are out tliere to our 911 responders to our community mental health people, tliere's a whole lot of input that needs to go into developing this plan,” Jackson said. While Jackson said plans for the new jail will begin with the stakeholder committee, the community will soon be directly in volved with the process. “To start with, we’re using a bit of a stake holdercommittee. Thatcommittee will even tually evolve into a community committee witli more community people involved with it once we get to that point,” said Jackson. In Februaiy, commissioners voted to approve a proposal from Kalamazoo-based !• consulting firm Abonmarche Byce to con duct a jail feasibility study, which would es sentially jump-start the local government's attempts to finally address the outdated Barry County Jail. Barry County will pay the firm $42,000 for the process, which will provide insight on how to most effectively move forward with tlie project. The extensive study is expected to take from four to six months, giving commissioners and the new stake holder committee this important intbnnation already this year so they can use it to hatch a plan to bring to voters. The study will probe the feasibility of a few different scenarios; building a new jail at a new site, building a new jail on the existing site, renovating the existing jail at its current site, renovating and expanding the existing jail at its current site and other alternatives that may arise during the study. ♦ ♦ v» *U4 ' ’X k % » »n (I 4.^ I t f 1 4 1 « « lx y 1. I 4 4 ;> V. ‘t. ) ‘ lu 2 , t X 1 i •^r I I a 'lU- i: I >4 I . h( <• <> I A 4 V V 1 1 1 ’'.J I •' X T(K I •.1 < > •’ I ) 1 « i “ 4 I 4"* Wb * s / 4 J Cl ' ■f 4 f “W f I ■* ’ I a ■) I Ui I I ' S ' 1 I f: I * 1 r 1 k I 1' i- 'J X 4 'h i i' "i # a I t 4 I : < • 4 ••t -*1' r * 4 r 1 r I 1 ’ I X I, t ■** k u > .4 I \ I II . 4 * I k k c. "v f f . I ' * ♦ ♦ 1 I 1 1 1 �'ll A hX*. I I I >1 Ilk noh It www.HastingsBanner.com j ? I *■ •A • •1*' •(r<I « f Mr .mt u •r I •A J *• * I <r -r * 4- .'J I * < 11 t *•1- •H Thursday, April 10, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER i 1 4A SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS I I' i c I •< * I I 1 Jn * K A r U •I ** Mib I II I I I. a DK talent balanced throughout track events Brett Bremer ^Sports Editor ! "t.-. “Ke IR 9 r IB f r •i —• X' f 7 f IJJ I f ‘ t rroobar- I •;. I TO®’* C* ■j' noqJ,; 'lb , I •' I * I 3 5 , iT J \. TX .'•'1 •. - I I • ] .' '.1 ‘ irT' T 8® L . ' ; 3fc9Wdfi|< ■T Y t T«?iwaai.’ ; r' i. no 1 r • d I '-'‘UJCl I 4 I ^■-£31 If» ( X A T « i I.' r f t B3J t p X 1 ’I J - 7’1 U -H I ■»- % I r ■i Jj . • I a.4. ' i bu- I CMieu I w iG J 6^ a 1 ■ H ^54 X 1 I 1 "b ‘ i ►t .1 ft k ‘ •I 1 t Sb* bbJ’. I r. I I I I < I. jlV 18 !q^1i>aijl I ^ssseffitio n 'J I ,* A I < J i ■> —J * 4 r, Ilf. I' I' J ' • f- r ' F*« I 2 ■*^•5 .I Faa “F»* a <4'1 «... .fair! I' • w I « 4 1 *L< si ft L i.?'' I *$ r c-:SL » It a ?ijj . . IT:I ,'m J 71^ <5 .1L4 I f •t • I 4 + •' r A« ■J I EL 7{. I J k M, I i I & al 'i Hs *r‘nni1 illEUp t 1 I : I irqiBBJC 1 > , A few Panthers got some runs in at the 'Grand Valley State University Indoor Laker Challenge last month, but the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team’s outdoor meets prior to spring break were postponed. That has the Panthers, most of them anyway, rushing back from spring break to open the Southwestern Athletic Con ference Central Division season at Gales burg-Augusta Monday, April 14.TheDK team will also see a tough Constantine team Monday. That will be the first oftwo SAC meets in the week ahead as DK also plays host to Schoolcraft and Hackett Catholic Prep Wednesday, April 16. ‘'Our numbers are up a little bit from last year as far as the roster goes in general,” Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes said. “Actually, we’ve got a really big sophomore class. A lot of new kids. A lot of rookies. So, myself and fellow coaches we’ve got our work cut out for us in terms of trying to figure out who should we put where. “I kind of jokingly said, it’s going to be one of those season where at the end where we finally figure it out and go ‘oh, we should have had this kid in that event all season long. It would have been a great help to have a meet before break, he added. Not everybody on the team is new to high school track though. It is a diverse group of student-athletes for the Delton Kellogg team this spring with competi tors spread across the grades and across the events. The returning senior group is powered in part by some excellence in the field events. It’s a group that includes Wyatt Finney who qualified for the state finals in the long jump at the end of his fresh iii w. r •zj I r J > .. .1J ’4 I \l ■i. 4 s I ©;'.l •l J r •ic I, man and sophomore seasons. Cooper Sandusky in the throws and Ezra Smith in the pole vault. Senior Chase Spaulding returns as well, and coach Grimes said he has a handful ofpromising seniors out for the first time this year including sprinters Myles Hatton and Cyrus Bain, and the exchange student trio of Rafa Cotta, Miki Hovi and Jaime Saura. Cotta and Saura could give the DK distance crew a boost. The Panther team knows it has at least one stud distance runner in sophomore Landon Madden who turned in the fastest time ever on the Michigan International Speedway course at the cross country state finals in November. “He can run distance, and quite frankly we did time trials and he had the second fastest 100-metertime in ourtime trials,” Grime said, “and he wants to do some more field event stuff as well.” The junior group has a few stars too in track newcomer Tyler Howland in the sprints and jumps and Nick Muday, a pole vaulter who coach Grimes said is “is always the last one at practice every single day. He is intent on making it to state in the pole vault. He just missed it last year.” Howland brings some athlet icism coach Grimes has been trying to get into the track program for a couple of years. Howland will still be golfing with the DK/Martin varsity team has his primary sport this spring. Coach Grimes is hoping to get Carter Lynch more involved in the pole vault where he can combine his speed and jumping ability. The DK coach is also looking for good things from juniors Deegan Castaneda in the distance runs. The big sophomore group is high lighted by Madden, pole vaulter David LePert, sprinter Jace McPheeters, throw er Evan Fleser and newcomers Kayden Conley and Logan Damron, who ran J •IF •C’*’ D 1 < I -< - l*A —■7 I .'ff •l 4 ;B •i 4 X. t : a F % r« Is®" I 't "A —X ; SMW .■ '* J 1 V .z Landon Madden Photo by Brett Bremer track in Colorado as a freshman before moving to DK. Damron had the fastest 100 time in time trials for the Panthers this spring. “I could tell just by looking at him,” Grimes said of Damron. “The first time using starting blocks. He claps into those blocks like he has done it before apparently. He is quick. He just missed the finals in the 60-meter dash at G VSU.” Grimes is looking for freshman Ryan Sinclair to work to be the Panthers next strong hurdler, and hopes for contribu tions throughout the spring from other freshmen like distance runner Jace Hilton, middle distance runner L.ane Steele who’ll also attempt the pole vault, sprinter Jessey Ellard, Joseph McCoy and others. The DK team will do its best to com pete in the SAC Valley Division as it shuffles its line-up. Grimes expects a lot of tough competition. The early test against a Constantine team that went to the MITCATeam State Finals last year will be a good gauge. 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That group includes sophomore Grady Matteson and juniors Carter Brickley, Tyler Howland and Gabe Smoczynski, Matteson was the DK/Martin leader on the scoreboard throughout his fresh man season, and he had a ninth-place finish last year at the team’s regional tournament last spring that left him just two strokes shy of qualifying for the lower peninsula state finals. Matteson and Brickley have been named team captains already this spring and coach Haas has worked to get them involved in sorne of the program’s day to day decision making - what tourna ments to play in later in the season and what teammates to pair up in a Ryder Cup style event later this year and those types of things. “I can definitely see some experience with them,” Haas said of his returning group. “I can see them being competitive with each other. Thats kind of the goal too, to have them compete against each other in practice to kind of gear up for matches.” . Tristan McNutt also returns to the program this spring, and there are a handful of newcomers that will work to improve their game and get into the scoring line-up like Hunter Beene, Landon Heney, Katy Watson and Jacob Monaco. Coach Haas did say freshman Jason Marshall is looking strong already and likely someone who will contribute regularly to the varsity scorecard. So far, the Panthers got in a few weeks of indoor work with nets and practice balls, and had a handful of opportunities to get out on the course at Mullenhurst, One of the trips to the course last week was to swing yard tools rather than golf clubs as the team participated in a “Rake the Course Day” to give back to the course and the Enyart Family. This is the first coaching opportunity ptNc^ <« .OA'* ♦ I*— 1 i 1^ m 'J tfJ ;< .- i: 4> |U >. t I K. *4 u J I x;.' I !jr (- i rr ...•.^' - J A X- a * 3 Wi ©IS I < Xs 4 4 r * I * * •ft’ \ “Ai I ..t I -^4 • A r f ■ 4 « ♦ f’ h. ) A I. I Vx 4 A’ r •• >4 BFf • f • *1 V• •> 4 >r The 2025 Delton Kellogg varsity boys' golf team includes (from left) Carter Brickley, Jason Marshall, Landon Heney. Gabe Smoczynski, Tristan McNutt, Grady Matteson and Jacob Monaco. Photo provided ' for Haas, a golf lover who is looking forward to sharing all the good ways to practice he has learned over the years with the high school guys. Haas said Matteson and Marshall are two of the guys he knew really took some time to get some swings in indoors throughout the winter, and it shows. With a talented group back, the Pan thers have some big goals. They were sixth at regionals as a team last season. The top three teams at a regional qual ify for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula State Finals each season and they think they’ve got a real shot at making that jump. They’ll look to be competitive in the tough Southwestern Athletic Confer ence Valley Division too. Haas said he expects Kalamazoo Christian and Hack ett Catholic Prep to be tough as usual in the SAC Valley. Those two teams both qualified for the MHSAA L.P. Division 4 Boys’ Golf Finals last spring. Hackett did it without a senior in the line-up and Christian had just two seniors in its regional five. The conference season starts before the Panthers even get back from break, this Friday, April 11, at Eastern Hills. Schoolcraft plays host to the DK boys’ at Oide Mill Monday April 14. The Panthers’ annual Kent Enyart Invita tional is on the schedule for April 17 at Mullenhurst. The buck stays hsre! i s I '*. 5 Spend it bora Keep it here. Invest In Your Community, I X’ Group I < r NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDING Attn: Ronald James Rose The following Complaint for Paternity has been filed in the Barry County Circuit Court: Tiffany Leigh Papesh v. Ronald James Rose Case No. 2024-782-DP Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh You have 28 days to file a written answer with the Court and serve a copy on the other party, or take other lawful action. If you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in Plaintiff’s complaint. Please contact attorney John M. Danian with any questions at (616) 560-5980 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30082-DE Court address: 206 W.Court Street, Suite 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Blanche Marie Lopez Brace. Date of birth: 05/20/1944. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Blanche Marie Lopez Brace, died March 06, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to William Brace, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 4/3/25 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9585 ' William Brace 1590 North M-37 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-953-3298 ♦ ♦ I .'-61 ■J > b I k I �« * I. ► 4 '•hj' A9 r b ‘ I J r Thursday, April lO, 2025 12 I THE HASTINGS BANNER r\ ' www.HastingsBanner.com U I * F' I 1 < I* *I w rr Ln( •l 4 i t •^ "A I 1 » I I K H •t 'i1'. i>! n: SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS If” 4 1 f r^ .Ml 1 4 brlTr • it I L) J > <- ’ ! V tf ?• ^4 *3. I a I p Delton endurance will be tested during 2025 season Brett Bremer I Sports Editor I 9*.« w !■ ... I w » aMMSwiNV^. r LJ ,1^* I A, 1 .4* ew, '■ ‘iM I I I S* *** d 51 ■ ~ ai to 4 I J *jl • Af ••1 I V f 1 I 'id »* / >- > .. '-t V < - - 3FT z'; I-:' A * »: A f »* 4 « ? A' f r.*. k I V P- sTi f,»>> * '■ y ** > * « * I I oi >p ( o' • ^^4 a£7s***“**< .M »»* 'T.<' .ic; :A!9r« w 4Z ► 0 «n«» ’• M •1 .Cl I 4e E' - - ^/eir>’ i- ’1 ♦*r**i^. j-rr: •*. 520 r' v; T" 4 r I : -J?*. . • «-• 4« V **• * 4* r •1 wv * • .,5Slr’’ J^'i>r I 4 tc <• w I 4 z ' V’* Z.A4?*' «A < t ' f -»•" * A 4*^ <6* 'I * *-V.% • * * -»•* ’V 5 *• ? T;4^ * •'“74 ■; IBt < I ClairQ Barker playing competitive soccer. “Kind of like most Europeans, she has played, but not necessarily organized,” Mabie said. “She has some experience. 1. • She said it has been a little while, but you can tell she has some experience. She has the kind of attitude she just goes and doesn’t stop.” A young defense has a bit of an ad vantage in having Houtkooper along ±e backline directing things. Coach Mabie said Houtkooper has the gift ofbeing able to communicate wi±herteammates with out it coming across as just a teammate yelling at them. Houtkooper isn’t the only really talent ed returning ballplayer for the Panthers. Senior Teagan Hamlin has collegiate soc cer plans too and she is opening the year asadefensivemidfield. Coach Mabie said he’ 11 push her forward when the opponent and the score allows. The team al so returns sophomore attack er Claire Barker who was the team’s leading goal scorer a year ago and senior Ellyse Blackbum who will play some striker and some in the midfield. Coach Mabie said that pair of girls does an excellent job of using their speed to work together. That early back-to-back against Parch ment and Hackett will really be a tough one. Coach Mabie said he expects the usual SAC Valley suspects, Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian, to be the confer ence’s toughest teams this spring. He said the Parchment program has really been booming lately and he expects that sometime soon those numbers will really start to boost those Panthers in the con ference standings. The DK girls upset Schoolcraft a year ago, and had some losses to graduation, but Mabie expects the Eagles to be solid again in the conference too. Delton Kellogg returns from spring break next week for a non-conference ballgame at home against Pennfield Tues day, April 15. Quincy comes to Delton Kellogg April 18 for one last tune-up before the SAC Valley play starts. yj'’ I r > s —wr B wl 1 •«» There wiII be times where the Panthers’ lack of depth is really tested, like a late April stretch with a Friday evening bail game against Quincy (April 18) followed by back-to-back Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division ballgames at Parchment and Hackett Catholic Prep on Monday andTuesday the following week. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team has a couple early season injuries and is taking on its first few opponents with 13 girls on the roster. That leaves just two subs. It’s not really new for the DK girls though, who pushed through the 2024 season with a short bench too. That DK squad won its postseason opener and closed the season with a 7-9-2 mark. DK head coach Alan Mabie isn’t going to push conditioning too hard early on in the preseason. He said he is more con cerned about keeping everyone healthy. The 2025 DK girls’team is offto a2-0 start so far with a win over the Kalamazoo Ho meschool Cougars and the Fennville girls. So far, only the one ball has gotten by senior goalkeeper Johanna Houtkooper who recently signed on with the Univer sity of Wisconsin Green Bay program for next season, and that one came in a flurry in which she made two stops before the Fennville girls were able to put the ball in the net. Coach Mabie would like to see a young defense get that ball out ofthe box quicker. Senior Zenaida Lemus will be a leader of the defensive line as she returns for the Panthers back there in front of Houtkoop er. Coach Mabie said Spanish exchange studentNataliaGarciaArrojowillbeakey part of the defense too as she gets used to T-- **'• 4iF 1 ‘J 1 11 I £i. p •p 1“ I I /' ^eaSE'-S i rw r 4 • J R«isw<a Ta lugsiko n I r 1,^ * J *. 1 F ■v JV J -* > I I jdarArtaff I I 5 w 1 r t.-!- > / ( 1 k r j / ♦ I I?-' T < ■■ oae> i.. < » Li Ttn F 1 f - i/' jGoQAbi f 1 j1 I I I • ct 9 >5! ' 5flB ? J 8 ■^ii ;’i3S Of 1 'fcj: l> * r ?' i i /il55 » I/ r ;^<S >n - b > : *» U fi *> J I I t -■•h I* < . I.. • k 7 ' .r • K . . ri*Tr L- ts* i; J > ^9^ in? c J r I h* 4 I I 4 ^3 I r I I I J k t t<l i < **«P I I I J i.n t I > 4 J:i. n ■/J f LSi J / J R• th iiY ’ T,.; > •’Tsi;i am 1 ' :r. ) r 1^-. « u' * . kH - ►*- U iV r ' • h-H'' rn n I ay. ' J :rc-'. J .-r j .-.- -4 ‘T’t DK girls look to improve through tough SAC season t a J -•' I h' • Brett Bremer « last month. Junior Violet- Kokx returns as the' team’s top thrower from a year ago. At her first shot put competition of the 2025 spring, the Grand Valley State University Indoor Laker Challenge, she bested her former PR by nearly three feet. The list of returnees for DK also in cludes sophomore sprinters Brynlee Bab bitt-Smith and Bethan ButchBaker, senior distance runner Jillian Leclercq and junior distance runner Elli Timmerman. Senior Miah Kohlen and sophomore Madison Gruber were key contributors at the Panthers’ first meet of the season this spring. The Southwestern Athletic Conference has condensed from three track divisions to two this spring, and both sides will be tough with the DK girls competing in the SAC Valley. There were numerous freshmen standouts throughout the SAC a year ago, and it was a young medal stand overall. Only two seniors won conference titles in individual events, and only four different seniors even finished in the top three in individual events. The DK girls open the SAC season at Galesburg-Augusta Monday taking on the host Rams and the Constantine girls. DK will be home April 16 for a conference tri with Hackett Catholic Prep and Schoolcraft. f < Sports Editor There are a few solid holdovers to carry a young Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field squad this spring. The Panther team, once again led by head coach Katie Ingle, has a couple young sprinters back, a solid distance ■ crew, its top thrower from 2024 and at least one speedy young hurdler to go at the 2025 season. The list of senior returnees is led by distance runner Kylie Main who was 12th in the mile at the 2024 Southwest ern Athletic Conference Championship. The distance group for DK also brings back junior Elli Timmerman who had an eighth-place finish at the conference championships a year ago. There were just a few underclassmen who managed top ten finishes in the SAC a year ago who are back this spring. Junior Izabelle Gruber is one who will be a top scorer for ±e DK girls this year. She was sixth in the conference in the 100-meter hurdles and ninth in the 300-meter hurdles as a sophomore last season. Gruber was 20th at the early season Grand Valley State University Indoor Laker Challenge in the 60-meter hurdles, and Main had a couple top 20 finishes in the 800-meter run and 1600-meter run for the DK team there in Allendale i U’’!' ' Mr ' i 1 ^:-*Sr* /•V k i_ J I ( •• •**'. -rfvp^'r ^1 f . ■'^’ •i V,-^^ 4 ' 9 IB J <rw» IHi •“t- I '.bl* ‘t . i <, •t 9 I I.. I < ’? T r-H C, :r I k J ( 1= U * Ti if <.1.-1bsX p V’l" < ■I > s n ( -■NMU' •• >!! X I « X.' A* /W J MT .'A 5r ^R19|iu. I r>. i ^lii; >'^5 sr z ••X»< Sl<1 ?’as •• * l-i r I to It:'’.' M 1 < • <1 . ■IWB •» <4 p- •<_ 34 s=^ ■ t'T t A : s 4 "Z 4. J t * k Kylie Main ( 91 J 1 % ^^ank y&u t& tAese finesses ^&r tneir supp&rt M J '1 . 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'’ 4A ,.4k- 1 -7Hf\ Elliot Rogers Coach Adams said the team is also really looking forward to the addition of first baseman Mitchell Swift, ajunior, and freshman infielder/pitcherOwen Rogers. The new DK head coach said he knows that it is a challenge for his guys to learn his new program in such a short period of time “for a game that is simple and yet as complex as base ball.” As ballgames it underway he is looking for his guys to be competi tive in every at-bat, pitch, and game. The Panthers got one whole bailgame in so far, a 24-7 win over the Battle Creek Central Bearcats. The DK boys were 6-3 last season against its five opponents in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central this spring. Holland River went on to win a district champi onship out of the division a year ago. The DK boys jump right into SAC Central play as they return from spring break. They will be at Galesburg-Augus ta for two ballgames Tuesday, April 15, and then visit Martin for two April 17. The Panthers head to Middleville for the annual Barry County Invita tional Saturday, April 19, and then will be home in the SAC Central for the first time April 22 hosting Saugatuck. New Delton Kellogg varsity base ball coach John “Coach JP” Ad ams is learning he has a team that can battle through some adversity. Adams has spent the past four sea sons as a varsity baseball assistant at Schoolcraft under head coach Scott Muffley, and spends his summers as a head coach and off-season training pitchers at B45 Academy in Kalamazoo. He’s looking forward to building a championship team, a project DK head coach Brian Risner was working on before he passed away in February. “The team has been resilient follow ing the loss of their coach just prior to the start of the 2025 season,” Adams said. “The team has been very receptive to the new program and are focused on the process of doing what needs to be done every day to be successful.” The Panther team was 9-20 overall a year ago, and back to lead the way from that squad are senior shortstop/ pitcher Elliot Rogers, senior sec ond baseman Dylan Fichtner, senior outfielder/pitcher Gauge Stampfler, junior outfielder/pitcher Keagan Hill and sophomore catcher Tucker Tack. A ‘J I •c* ■X V -. . ? X A AM Solid core back to lead young DK softball team z /■ ’XI'- * . ■W•>K <? r i Bib. • * r' * I t 1 F* I c l; k I Brett Bremer Sports Editor J •’V J ■)' ■ • r IV r j 11, is;! w !■ LA A . -r a &; < ► 1 ■ * > A third of the Delton Kellogg var sity softball roster this spring with be freshmen. The Panther program has 12 girls out for softball this season, and it will take time to get everybody in the right spots, but head coach Jesse Lyons expects things to be in pretty good shape by the end of the season. Ofthe four freshmen, Lyons said pretty much all of them have played on travel ball teams. “They have experience,” coach Lyons said. “What I told them is that their big gest adjustment from travel ball is going to be you’re jumping from playing girls the same age as you to varsity softball and competing against juniors and seniors who have also done the travel ball thing, but have also had the three or four years of high school experience.” “Even though they’re going to have some failures - stay positive. Stay confi dent and positive and keep working hard. That is always the biggest thing with the younger kids.” He has a few really good leaders back to help the youngsters settle in. There are five back who played varsity ball for DK a year ago including sophomore catcher Olivia Post, fellow sophomore pitcher Lana Hooker and senior shortstop Jalin Lyons. “Olivia Post behind the plate, she communicates really well,” coach Lyons • I 1 a' ^frdTTc~^- d_2T'^' I 1 4. i ntfL I r } II08C5 ■'ij L; les-r IP 3fTt(i f I ‘' fl dot ev ;C •*(! I J• , i - ' .1 J c bnr 'qijL., ^3 I 'I . k ri ' iOVcjis;a:. ?Pd ifU£.2’ fit f I I i i ' :; lOb it f: a p -'J II t . % I I '^Cflp-Ls J .iCi |Z0 b I t’ u I T uii i I - ; jl ’’ »1 lil'J 4 r.r* f ’• SBtj 7^4 ^13 > ri; I 4 1 (Ji 1’^^'’ ira. r f • ,I .<'* I , , .JJ K. b i -I iL'. f 4 I !“ ' j'.'JQiSJ I / r I J; / u' r (.< t iOf . '4 jCH ' I J u -J •1 « 1 r I ■ ‘i zjJr '• J; QlflLj . on 1 ieiris'- i .pj ' r iwyULu; J pi'/ilO r r pp* H "I 4 I I * t FIRST PRESBYTERIAN nrJ 1 Mk T t' 1 •'r V / 4 > i 4 w N V z AV /K J. X r(T 4 w /■^ y. v. < 4 I > • t t J WX1 >. KA r S' A rfl \ IT \ \ \ * I z> \ '4W** A ' ‘< ft ♦ » > > V A.' r > X •' B I* . s JI ) A ■.^ A S' ' .SP-' « A 4» *JP 41- .ilk -X o • S ♦ •» * J' 4 I > «««* >..r. u f iWBMI 'r.' * * ^A-’ it-- A’ U - ■>* 4 wT'* • € - '4*’ i . 'I Olivia Post I well-coached. They do a good job would say definitely Gobles and Mar tin would be the upper echelon in our division.” But overall he expects it to be a pretty competitive division with Saugatuck, Galesburg-Augusta and Black River rounding out the division. “Early on we’ll focus on trying to get everybody in the proper positions and build towards the state tournament and districts and all that,” coach Lyons said. “If we get that, where everyone is in a good spot we’ll compete well.” 1 f I k ^1 s( I f I r I ' I I j t HP 'l^' 4 A* L .zx *1 . lb 1 T’ K ■ / !• ’ll 405 N. M37 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 www.firstchurchhastings.org r I XLV^ S 'X \' I YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US DURING a church for all ages I b I * 4 J s 1 ‘ t ✓ I •*». « t « I .S.iW* « I I *<* ■ y I CLTfiUlBR I * I I said. “She stays positive, Jalin, she stays really positive with them and tries keep ing their heads up and that. Lana Hooker has taken on a little bit more of a leader ship role now that she’s a sophomore.” Hooker and senior Lillie Steele will take their turns pitching from the circle, but coach Lyons said he expects fi'eshman Madison Muskovin to be the team’s top arm. “She has been pitching in travel ball and all that for a few years. Early on in the season we’ll definitely split it up and have multiple girls pitching again,” coach Lyons said. “That way we don’t wear anybody out.” Hooker could see time in the outfield or at first when she’s not in the circle. Paige Davis, another senior, returns to fill a comer infield spot too. The Panthers haven’t been able to get a ballgame in yet. They had a couple ball games postponed due to weather and a couple due to having a short-handed roster. The Panthers will have to dive right into the Southwestern Athletic Confer ence Central Division schedule. They have a doubleheader at Galesburg-Au gusta Tuesday, April 15, and then two at Martin April 17. They follow that up with a spot in the Barry County Invita tional in Middleville April 19. Coach Lyons said he expects Gobles to be pretty strong again after sharing the SAC Central title with Martin a year ago. “Both are gonna be pretty good teams again,” coach Lyons said. “They’re both r <4 i I Iappv E/Xbit 4 Tiin. if:'r I ■f A J I I 4 » f I 4 I ( 7 t l< r I * i> I y y *• •' *.k' t. x*. f K-e k I i I 'P' .fir » i / I .’ r 414f » t• 4.. 4 t -JT '■'-< 1 ».. ■ /. .J ’*'1 ’ AU ;»1 f 1 iiv- •‘J 1 •• r J / r * r !( / 1.^^ Friday April 18 Sunday April 20 Palm Sunday 10:00 a.m. Maundy/Holy Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday 10:00 a.m. Open your hearts to welcome Jesus as we recall our Lord’s celebratory entrance into Jerusalem. We remember the last evening Jesus shared with His disciples which celebrates His example of humble service and self-offering. We proclaim the good news of salvation through Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross. Additionally, all are welcome anytime from sunrise to sunset to come walk our Labyrinth to reflect and pray. 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Photos courtesy Grand Valley Athletics had 44 of the team’s 70 points in the national championship game, and that wasn’t really anything unusual for the GVSU ladies. “T ve heard my coach say that with this team we played 12, and we had 12 start ers,” Vanstee said. “I guess just coming off the bench is easier for me, like nerves wise. I’m just like okay, I’m not starting the game, but like I’m gonna be in soon. I think it’s easy when the first five on the floor come out knowing the second five are gonna do just as well, and we never had a gap between the play. You could interchange every player on the starting five. So, I think everybody knew that it was more of like what you contribute to the team instead of like personal stats... it was just more like we all play and it’s doesn’t matter minutes or who starts. It’s *•; I *\ • V € J ;K •V’’ I •< { f /•r <1J f*. 3 I I *< 1^'4^ Vy. v'’ 1 I J \* I 4 I 1 X* p. f» I ( ' J i you creative? 4 T 4, NOW HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNER IZ/eMf New^aaer Group is seeking a fuil-time aper Group . 1 just like what you can do to get a win. Like how you can contribute for your team to get a win.” Vanstee was really impressed with her teammates attitude. The Laker team even had a few girls who started throughout the 2023-24 season that started coming off the bench this season, and they didn’t skip a beat. This Laker team got the chance to start building chemistry last summer with a team trip to Italy. ‘‘It was Rome, Venice and Milan were all the places that we played,” Vanstee said, “and that wasjust cool because everybody played and you got to see just how the team would develop throughout the year. It was just kind of like a sneak peek of what the year would be like. So that was really cool to play over there and just take in the experience. It was it was amazing.” Basketball took Vanstee and the Lak ers all over the world in 2024 and 2025. Vanstee had knee surgery in the offseason and got her first game action in during an early November trip to open the season in Billings, Montana. The Lakers got to play Ohio State University in the big arena in Columbus in December. The GVSU team followed up its trip to Pittsburg for the DII Elite Eight with a quick relaxing trip to Florida before getting back to Allendale to catch up on school work. The national title is the second for the Laker women. Current head coach Mike Williams was also an assistant on the 2005-06 Laker women’s team that won its program *s first NCAA DI I champion ship. He has nurtured a program where roles are embraced and clearly everyone is treated like a starter. “I like to be a big energy kid,” Vanstee said. “I think when you can contribute all you can off the bench when you’re playing it is huge. My mom showed me something today about team culture and how you can determine a team’s culture based on how their bench is, and I feel like our team has great bench energy, because 1 think we all like to see each other succeed and we’re capable of like one game somebody has a really good game but the next game, it could be a completely different person and it could be one through 12, like it doesn’t matter. We all are capable of being the i ‘.'31 aggressive for like reboui^ing or going for like the 50/50 balls on the floor, trying to be strong in those areas. Vanstee said having knee surgery in the offseason did slow her a bit at the start of this season, but it wasn’t too different from a normal year. She said through her first few collegiate seasons the Lakers have really been into GLIAC play before she’s felt all the way up to speed. Kind of like how things rolled in thatnational championship game. It took a little while^but once the Lakers were up to speed th&y were dominant. 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She was the first ever Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Sixth Woman of the Year award winner in 2024. In 2025, Thor napple Kellogg High School alumnus Paige Vanstee was the first Laker off the bench to get into the scrum celebrating her Grand Valley State University Wom en’s Basketball team's NCAA Division 11 National Championship. Vanstee, a redshirt junior guard, contributed 8 points, 3 rebounds, an assist and drew a charge as the Lakers defeated the University of California Dominguez Hills 70-58 in the National Championship March 28 inside UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. “My coach said this before, but he’s had people telling the whole season that this team’s gonna win the national championships, this team’s going to win the national championship. So when it happened, itjust didn’t feel real,” Vanstee said. “But the amount of work that this team has put in. It’s well, well deserved.” The Lakers close the 2024-25 season with a record of 38-2. It is the fourth consecutive 30-win season for the Grand Valley State University women, a feat matched only by the South Carolina ladies who were the NCAA Division 1 runners-up to the University of Con necticut this season. Dominguez Hills with some tenacious full-court pressure early on built a 7-2 lead, but the Lakers eventually settled in and controlled ±e bailgame. The Laker lead grew to 35-19 with three and a half minutes to go in the second quarter after Vanstee twice got behind the Toros’ defense for a lay-up. Vanstee also had a big semifinal match-up for the Lakers as they knocked off Pittsburgh State 67-61 in Pittsburgh. She played a season-high 22 minutes in that ballgame finishing with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Despite all the success, Vanstee has yet to start a bailgame for the Lakers. And that’s totally okay. 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I u Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 OH .0X1 .JOV I J f. r f tv i* I i I r iI > • V f 8* I w 4; I z< fl •« SINCE 1856 $1. ^-4 i t: ■* •t 7'- ; p’ *4 > * f I Mi 3n.«6r noJaflaBDa’lt olrii b9?laiEq etqoaq 06 luodA I H to l6SC|si eldiaeoq ertt gn;bi£g5i gniiBsri oilduq 6 ^fis ,3fm I epfiliw srir nirtlKw aeiiesnsqaih eriBuiiTEm I About 50 people packed into the Castleton Township Hall on Thursday, April 10, for a public hearing regarding the possible repeal of Nashville's ordinance prohibiting marijuana dispensaries within the village limits. Photo by Leila Wood I During the hearing, individuals raised concerns that easier access to marijuana could lead to an increase in local people using such proj ects which, in turn, could lead to an uptick in impaired driving and traffic accidents, such as the one that claimed the lives of two Amish people in Maple Grove Township in 2023. Also, people were concerned about an increased nuisance to mar ijuana smokers’ non-smoking neigh bors, who might find the smell highly offensive. Yet another concern was that sec ond-hand smoke might also pose a health risk to those living in close proximity to someone who smokes marijuana, especially children. Leila Wood Contributing Writer About 50 people crowded into the Castleton Township Hall on Thursday, April 10 for a Nashville Village Council public hearing regarding the possibility of repealing the village’s ordinance prohibiting marijuana dispensaries. The council chose to meet at the Castleton Township Hall, which has a more spacious meeting room than the Nashville Village Hall, in anticipation of a large crowd. About 25 people spoke and 14 letters, including one signed by 18 people, were received by the council and read during the hearing, with an overwhelming majority opposing the repeal of the ordinance. 'f I \tol& BARRY COUNTY Nashville hearing on repealing marijuana ordinance draws large crowd, opposition 9081 no gnhssd eiiivrieBN d THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, April 17, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com .i.1ePll[)S^f)^lt^DH.wwvy DEVOTED TO BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 51 PAGE 10 toft 'L THE HASTINGS a <w s ;jar ' MILERS START SAC SEASON STRONG FOR OK 4 See MARIJUANA on 3 J I, ^1^ ft L 4 V T9 z I-’ ' K) 9>iBJ SiBilOVO I SteunnA rlJQt’ iot ?w Tf C' t 1 i I I 1 t I T I k t i7« 1 1 .>c 4 • b 4 A •fl- > .X.f* I* •VS‘» «t I I 4 r i- T .■ f I a fl I ' -• I M*. ft' • * r ' J I S *q 4 r '. • « I A J aa.' > V f 5 4$ 1 •= ‘4ft V o < t .tr t 4- 'i *V*1 3I .* u f ( f r ft* 4 r '4 ' t; ' X I .ft w J w 7^ « x^' I, r ♦ > I I /•V _ k 7 I * / 1 p 1 «s Ji l« / I 5 T \ » M — v*. • Va f % <1 Y * '4* 4; .f VK w <* A 1 > > , >-****-' 'M ft b ** * * . £rv t. *^r** teTXd A K I ►b > ^'1 f.» *<♦ ( J V V. * q J A ft* •n * I < »*? h *> I i-e >1 4t 1 < f V. ill • I M3jIU I 1 I 1 ar I A ■*< . .V.- t >1 Tft”* -X; • *77* H«I b£Oi - 4 lifdl i,isL- T . a > • k 14 'r. k I /* il** ri « I 4/ 4 . > ** VI x >♦ r| uI 4 7-* i .* *«* Jayson Bussa and Molly Macleod Thomapple Township Emergency Services will now pro vide ambulance service to Rutland Township ^er an agreement was struck betwen bo± entities. At Monday’s Thornapple Township Board meeting, Bill Richardson, chief of TTES, spoke with the board as he looked to have trustees sign off on the mea sure. They did so imanimously. The agreement stems from dis cussions between Richardson and Rutland Township administrators. ”We showed (Supervisor Marti Mayack) our service and talked about how our operations worked and 1 had already pulled their call volume,” Richardson explained. Richardson fotmd that Rutland’s needs clocked in at around 150 calls a year, with the vast majority of them in the northern portion of the township, which is near TTES’s headquarters at 128 High Street in Middleville. “The call volume isn’t going to be inundating to the department,” Richardson assured. The contract starts on May 1 of this year and ends on June 30, 2026. The contract between the I •?• » t- t: H ■ * I u U. ft - *r to I* , I ^•<’3 .1 A •l I h i ,• ■Move spells uncertainty for future of Mercy Ambulance a< .f ' HM I V •rn^/ d h «.f' Al • •• ** '*1. i ' Wk * ^"1 (I K '• J ‘h if >■ * •'»V 4^ « i-. ' 4* I I -liK ■ W'J • . ’1 c'y-W ■ f A I I fr: i- > I I ***: :.*-**• . * 1 < ft * I /«* .1.^ • ! IF i *'? y-' * v •r I I «* A r >d 4in- «> /y 'ir i > ffl • »*k WiIrin rSJ?^,4 ^7- I I I I 4 ft 41 •l • Jv 1 >• c/ «J s X' r- •A; 1 V' TTES strikes agreement with Rutland, latest in a growing list of partnerships Cyclists take over Hastings, Barry County for 16th Annual Barry-Roubaix t f 1 , *H 1 :o ?l:owJ9n svsensnce er1‘ leioQ aJailoyO Cyclists enter the extensive network of gravel roads on the southwest fringe of Hastings on Saturday morning as part of the i BBua noeyd yd jnioiM xisdt'oR-yneB IsunnB annual Barry-Roubaix. Photos by Jayson Bussa i B22ud noiysl i9tnW gnbudnlnoO wn TTifid 4KidEuJi?i gid m iilnoacf lEcin 3JliJ r«i< no ailtt xiGrfno^vynfiH aril ycbjerlw to ajon lefnam iH 9ril-3W6slot;gflio^ n-j 4Brft »won>I •Snio^ woi2 einil b od Jrigini Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer Like most people in his situation, Larry Hayes makes a mental note of what day the Barry-Roubaix falls on. He knows that, on that day, if he’s going to leave the house, it might be a little slow going. “I can manage to get out of my driveway if I need to. I actually have 110 acres and 1 can drive across and come out on M-43 if I have to,” he said with a smile. “1 just know it’s coming through and, if I have to leave for something, I work around the schedule. It’s not a big deal.” Hayes lives on Yeckley Road, where it transitions from the pavement of State Highway 43 to dirt. It’s also along the route of the Barry-Roubaix, which overtakes the City of Hastings and portions of Barry County on race day. « < I »an I li /Bwuvi^ Yu: lo juo o) sgEtifiin iw 1 ) fans «»3iss «vnb mj 1 bnr. aaiae 01 ^Ycri ylkujaj. I tev!' H .siiiffi exbiv/ bifi? arf ".o) a/iri Hi no ) ? i amo^ loi svasFoi T/crf I'li .bnE rlsiotf} ;9iiun(» s'ji ■iBSb^id mon k'jI .'jlubsij,' ■, ij I.TjioTj; jIiov/ anotiunEsj li -yrarfcv ,bE05l vaUajV ii‘»at/vii b^ybH i ofcIn /!l_raib Of £1* ywirrisiH slti?.!,, mrovEq srii UJI Mjtowo riaid-#^ ./.ii3duoS--(nEH odj to alum aril VBb aoEi no -nnuo' j To gnorno- ] bnc sgnilaaH f 'C In fact, with the 5,615 cyclists that were registered for this year’s event, it is safely the largest gravel road race in the entire world. Standing at the foot of Hayes’s driveway on Saturday sounded like a beehive as cyclists from all over the country whizzed by on their route as part of the 16th Annual BarryRoubaix. Hayes watched as they went by. In the background, cars started to line up on M-43 as members of local law enforce ment held them up to allow cyclists to pass — one of the disruptions that local residents or passersby have to contend with on race day. “I haven’t really spoken to anyone around here that doesn’t like it,” Hayes said. “I tend to think most of us like seeing it. It’s nice to have something like this in the commu- I I I t i See AGREEMENT on 3 See CYCLISTS on 2 I K » X i’ iinmiiii 1 Si. 0’ • J fj I. J !: «) u ) I to**' to* toto* •to* * 4 a?' I) 9 7 9 1 1 0 1 e if . * V. I *1 ( e A-, ‘ft I c ■ < * V7 X J >W<a fta» «to to"* w tofl to *• I s ftftM fl»to to * to If ft* 3 » I ft? 9 <N ,i o *** < q: * fl ti r LIONS STILL TRYING TO BUILD « CONFIDENCE IN .1 BAUER’S BOX 1 PAGE 11 ! 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Demolition crews from Pitsch Companies tore down the former DesignWear build ing at 118 W. Main St. in September 2024. The DesignWear building was once at- tached to the former Baby Bliss building, which was tom down earlier last year. The Barry County Land Bank Au thority received funds from the Michigan State Land Bank BlightElimination fundtopay for the demolition work. Barry County Administra tor Eric Zuzga said during Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners 1 b it does have some issues with the river being right there, and some stabiliza tion things, that we’ve been talking about this for quite some time,” said Board of Commissioners chair Dave Jackson. And we did advertise,” Zuzga said. ‘‘We put (the property) on our website, the Chamber pushed it, and this was the only offer we received. That being said, we recommend selling the property to the Ottos.” This clears the debt out that we took on when we accidentally acquired the building, so we are going to move forward with that, said Jackson. The Committee of the Whole recommended ap proval of the sale at the commissioners’ next regular meeting. A t * ) I r»i’ /rb THE HASTINGS BANNER Committee of the Whole that the county is closing in on a deal to sell the property on Middleville’s riverfront. “We have an offer on the properly in Middleville that we acquired by accident,” Zuzga said with a smile on Tuesday. “This property was acquired during the demolitionofthcBaby Bliss, facility. It had a shared wall, ifyou allremember that. It’s been taken down, it’s been cleared.” Zuzga said the offer of $60,000 for the property from Nate and Jillian Otto would clear the county of the remaining debt taken on from taking over the property and its demolition. “Lookingatthis, I thought $60,000 was very low for a riverfront parcel, but it’s also a very, very tiny parcel. It isn’t really buildable and t ; rv i I ■t 11 IS ’r. it’ V •' 41 . I Molly Macleod irdc Editor A Hastings man is dead after a fatal crash Saturday evening. According to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to a one-vehicle fatal crash on Woodlawn Road near Becker Road in Hastings on Saturday, A pri 112, around 5:55p.m. The driver, a 79-year-old male from Hastings, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say they determined the male was traveling eastbound on Woodlawn in his truck before leaving the roadway and striking a tree. The crash is currently under investi gation. In addition to BCSO deputies, Barry County Central Dispatch, the Hastings Fire Department, Mercy Ambulance and the Barry County Road Commission assisted on the call. 44 I I J . 112’ J r u » t1 » t •r > * I « I '..x» p* (> I b I i t • •v t ' 1 • : 9 4 r I CXV 91 >4 4 • I I f r. « it t J ¥ ./J*' 1055 ' *tV\ • > / I «3 1 -J J fe < ^1 I ■ >*• Z *•' I k 1 I f .v. J i I i I I < i * I 11'" , i I 5J1 J < I r I I ! CYCLISTS 1 was going. I said that I had to go up there and I wanted to welcome the 100-milers to Hastings and get that going,” Tossava said. “I really enjoy this.” While the lOO-milers kick off early in the morning, the rest of the morning sees races start and finish, eventually leading into a large after-party. The downtown area remains packed with people, many of which are visitors. While the city, county and its resi dents have embraced this event over time, there is still a contingent of residents who may not like the busy ness that comes with it. Still, over the decade-and-a-half, the city has adopted this event as its own. “I challenge anyone in Hastings — to come up especially the naysayers here and stand on this comer and feel the energy from these people,” Tossava said. “You can talk to any of these bike riders and they really appreciate the city of Hastings allowing this to have it here.” A big part of what has made the Barry-Roubaix a success is the event’s organizers, who work closely with iity officials and first responders through Continued from Page 1 nity. Tm glad it comes by my place. 1 enjoy watching it. I don’t always come out and sit out here, but I do occasion ally.” The weather for the Barry-Roubaix is always a roll of the dice. In the last few years, participants have had to contend with everything from frigid, whipping winds and sleet to unsea sonably warm temperatures that had them gulping down a record amount of water to stay safe. With chilly, early-moming tempera tures giving away to sunshine later in the day, cyclists on Saturday tackled race courses of 18, 36, 62 and 100 miles, which zig-zagged through the county, lingering in the Barry State Game Area for much of it. Hayes said that, even when it isn’t race season, he spots many cyclists who are riding the course in prepara tion for the early spring event. As is tradition, the Barry-Roubaix overtook the City of Hastings on Saturday with the start/fmish line positioned on Green Street and music thumping from the city center all morning long. The race was not always the largest in the world. In fact, it started with humble beginnings and used to be confined to the Gun Lake area before it was welcomed into downtown Hastings. Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava stood at the start/fmish line on Saturday to watch all the action. In fact, he was one of the early risers that wanted to be there for it all. “It was quarter after 6 (a.m.) and I was leaving and my wife asked where :#• 1^’ 1 ? ’ ** ->4- ' 1 • 1 K 'Us 7 M / ir / > di i* i T. j h4 J ri fl I T ► 1 ’ •4ar , I A*. .■» '.ii ' : A |ru L J 4 E f 4\ r4^ X fV a .V W 11'> ■ 4 I /I «. V » * •5>'^ U4 f =-- 1 •«. 1 4*» :'4 V »X * •• f "’ 0!* I it l| r £» p MT .. ■ -r - « t /• s ¥ 5 V 11 >1 A ' b f* -;T9? * 1 ***^Ji’‘ 4 1 b 11 I If J >w** < •• A'. • t w 4 9 4* I IcVv * tt; 4 • K*^ .^1 •f J ‘ J I « 9^ V « i c r I I •I. f :r> \ 1 I I rr* t S ~>Wti I ** < s •J .1 ri^ ** • * z». I r z „ . —ff ■ ■r'V’-'' This year’s Barry-Roubaix featured a field of over 5,600 cyclists, who came to Barry County to participate in the largest gravel road race in the world. "l I I : *1 * % =• y I |kr» V .'H* '?V rkT\ I f , bl k ■'J S a* '* Li-* ’ Z' A** r 1 o♦ 4 out the county to ensure an event that does not overwhelm their resources. Organizers have slowly grown the event’s capacity by about 5 percent each year, carefully watching for any problems that might crop up. “This group that runs this, they’re great people,” Tossava said. “They sit down with the City of Hastings and the police department — we get the state involved because they allow us to shut these streets down. We talk about issues that we may have had this year that we’re going to improve on next year. So, every year we’ve had this year, it’s improved.” ¥ 1* > . b. J tr I r K? » iS 5. ■ .< ■ 1?^: A V* •• v^'rzlilSSe• » .¥ I 3 t Ji II \ 5 •.X2 i i r« Till 'til it i’ *. I uiiuiijifV.' _ x r 'r X r —A * V. >4 A I < J < '4 i^-l '*•« <2^ t '4. 4/ 1 E >1 .±-. 4• MWJb ** • HI --- 4Kt d* ■E < • -4 Ll t .1 J * I 11 9 w w^K >4 l> V-- ‘ w 1^ rV • .- V J» Vb** It i I li Lar^ Hayes (left) stands at the foot of his driveway, watching cyclists in the BarryRoubaix go by his Yeckley Road home. He said that he enjoys the fact that the City of Hastings and Barry County hosts the annual event. 7 ’. • lP .w r / "***WMi. ' I •4 ^£? ' go .r r All 5 I V k riT ft '1S^^ 'J n --^2. ■5 r 'I YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US DURING I lEv i *i® i • V '* FIRST a church for all ages PRESBYTERIAN > r ll'n .1 * V 4 h, JV t • 405 N. M37 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 wvw.firstchurchhastings.org 4 *. K • ,- •V"'^ •^^31 * >r * * I A "i > ' \ > — *■ b. k\ Happy h I ■‘fcL 4. r.Asit •H, I r ■ *h "31 gootfFriday V I Ik *> * s I Id. .:a. 7 ’ -fr »■ * u; I I V. 1 ■ *r. Vj s <■??>! «. ‘I'< » •* * *4. •? * -r Maundy/Holy Thursday, 7:00 p.m. T«r-^ •M, I t Thursday April 17 s Ml -1 Friday April 18 Sunday April 20 Good Friday 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday 10:00 a.m. --W *«Wi kr ir K. n % z •mu TT 41 t t s ta •1. % « <T u * V All are welcome to come and share in the triumphant celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus. We proclaim the good news of salvation through Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross. 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X -d i (USPS #71830) •fx A THE HASTINGS BANNER "b. '■ ) I 4 s 1 4 I �1 * I I a ■ 4 t HastingsBanner.com 4 WWW. Thursday, April 17, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER 3 'if.: AGREEMENT Mi ! I V. ■‘1^ 5 f \:j c. > >• .’r. t I . r t X. »». « I ’t '■i » sr u ■»? I .1. J h; 71 h I « i , ' .T. I •> V c. ■ ll J I * I 1 . f.' * < . •}. I r I 'I * I• t. u )l J < * <1.7.. - T.. ’If i n u 1 < •< z ? d 1 f ■ • r’. I I I * 'i (J J * r I i ' I *. > TK ‘7^ ! 1 > < . ^’h. *?»; •'<*1 t 'o: e I * 1 V 4-.I f I X J . ' J M I s I f ( i.'. - 1 I A I I ( J 'A I I t r L’ J 1 • 45 ’'n V » •4 4i ♦ 11 I 'V t A <4 XU s 4 4 3 "U- r * J r I I J *> I ( T. • f lu I 4k c.on^ y X t L ! ); .-I 1 i ( ( t ' 'A ’ 'rs(. I bn'< Jb 1 i r1 \h. i )1 ♦1 1’ ;b 1-^4 ' 3 ^.1 bnLiv'jV 4 r J I ')! J f < tmsu 'jiyMi f; . ► z'i . •itr-.' ' •wr'' ' ■ • •54 ■ * > • i .> It Hi J I < • Uf X • zI * «*• 5- I r I J »t .( * I -4 . I K i bitt i<t ■ ’N V*> I I I :A-.' r - J I V A ry ' I ■*. .1 u I I A 4 I ’■ 19». 'J/ 1 ■ I / 4 ) id ' » >. i :J K ,1^ 1 1 Uv Ttin fTwiil VJO H IjflE 1 s 9 ■f I ► ‘‘^(41.1/ bfl) zj. hb, / '’•r/ii ■ 1 •« IS> S/1r'lO.3PB?!; i • 'r ; ;;ii h vbifiqotH ;ii ni I f a j •nixtjr: • J I A I •• * 4 U.'Aj.. ■ * Vi . t « r Cl fii *1 ! i t 1* / I J b i. /: M - 1 1 * k tv -1.n> Continued from Page 1 two entities will not automatically renew, but both parties can take the necessary steps to extend it. Rutland Township will contrib ute $6,500 to Thomapple Township toward the cost of providing these services to its residents. The timing is advantageous for Richardson and his department as they just received the go-ahead from the township to hire two fill 1-time paramedic firefighters to take the place of three outgoing parttime members of the department. Rutland Township’s contributions will help further defray the cost of those additions to the department. Thomapple Township Emergency Services already has similar agree ments in place with both Irving and Yankee Springs Township. The agree ment with Yankee Springs is still in its infancy. Last Thursday, Yankee Springs Township opted to sever its agreement with Wayland EMS. Yankee Springs Supervisor Rob Heethuis told The Banner that he and the board were impressed with TTES’s service and infrastructure and that the department’s proximity to Yankee Springs Township made them a better fit than Wayland EMS. Mercy’s future uncertain Rutland’s shift to contracting with Thomapple comes after a request from Mercy Ambulance for a subsidy of $274,992.00 from the fives Barry County townships that currently contract with them, plus the City of Hastings, through the end of 2026. The subsidy, if agreed to, would be split between the city and the townships: Rutland, Baltimore, Carlton, Hastings Charter and Hope townships. Mercy requested the subsidy citing increasing costs and staffing challeng es. The future of the service could be in jeopardy if its current financial trends continue. Rutland was the first municipality from the group to reject the subsidy request so far. The City of Hastings approved the subsidy at Monday’s city council meeting. Several townships have yet to vote on the matter. Mercy’s proposal calls for the sub sidy to be split between the munici palities that contract with them based on usage. The City of Hastings will take 34 percent of the extra costs, or $93,492 over the next year for emer- gency services. Rutland was requested to pay $52,250 over the next year, a stark difference from the $6,500 charged by Thomapple Township. Hastings Charter and Hope Township were asked to contribute an extra $38,500 over the next year. Carlton Township was asked to pay an extra $30,250 and Baltimore Township was asked for an additional $22,000 B i4 > t »< tWAUI* * k • J< v> 1 I ♦ c z 9 T- 'i i rrfSMR jo; ( I I? ” 1! >3 I B •• rf I t . a Ji'i f 1 I ■■•■r'flKSi — - s u* I ♦ * u -1’' I * y, Iz*^' r ‘T-'ifi I •>rt£L ■ 4 •-'flJ. 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I c •I !- 1 " I • 51 z r f f tx' I •J t -e. * L >, through January of 2027. “The one thing I always think back on all the time when I started this job is ‘What’s best for the residents of this township?’ and ‘We have to be good stewards of this township’s tax dollars, said Mayack. “... and I’m not 100 per cent sure that paying Mercy is going to fill those two voids. On the other side of it, 1 went to other services to see what they would provide. Thomapple has the ability to provide service to our area and some other surrounding areas as well for < - T 4 159 far less, for far less money.” Mayack said he felt welcomed by his discussions with Richardson and TTES. “They really wanted to serve the area; they were excited that I was there. And the discussions with Mercy are more on the side of they feel like they are down and out. And I get it — I mean, it’s hard to come up and ask all these townships for this kind of money,” Mayack said. Though the move to TTES will spell a significant cost savings, Rutland town ship board members spent nearly an hour at last week’s township board meet ing discussing the pros and cons of the move. Concerns with increased response times at some points in the township were raised, along with concerns about supporting neighboring municipalities. Brad Carpenter, Carlton Township supervisor, spoke during the pub lic comment portion of last week’s Rutland Township meeting. “Carlton Township needs you guys as much as we need Hastings Township. We don’t have potential options like you do if we another ambulance service that’s generally in the vicinity like you guys have,” said Carpenter. “I was a fireman for 10 years, a first responder, and I can tell you that response time is critical. A matter of minutes, and sometimes sec onds, really matters.” After much debate last Wednesday, the Rutland Township Board agreed to contract with TTES in a 6-1 vote, with Gene Hall voting in dissent. The Rutland Township Board agreed to contract with Thornapple Township Emergency Services beginning May 1. The move comes after the township board rejected a subsidy request from Mercy Ambulance. Photo by Moify Macieod Three finalists interviewing later this month forTK supe job Molly Macieod Editor Residents in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools district are one step closer to knowing the identity of the district’s next superintendent. TKS Board of Education members inter viewed four candidates for the posi tion this week, selecting three of the four interviewees to move on to the next round of interviews. The three finalists include retired Hillsdale Intermediate Schools Superintendent Troy Reehl, Morrice Area Schools Superintendent Rob Pouch and Kent City Community Schools Superintendent Bill Crane. The finalists interviewed along with Cedar Springs Public Schools Director of Human Services and Elementary Academic Services Dan Scoville on Monday and Tuesday this week in fi’ont of the board of education and a packed audience of TK administration, staff, students and parents. TK BOE members took turns ask- ft According to Martin, a study pub lished in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization in 2019 found that the tax revenue generated from marijuana sales in low income areas has been insufficient and does not adequately offset the increased cost for public health services and law enforcement. These are concerns that could be heightened in a rural village, like ours, where healthcare and social services are already limited,” he said. Council member Bonnie White com mended Steury and Martin for their comments. “1 thought those young adults put a lot of effort into that research, and 1 was very proud of the product of our high school,” White said. Scott Fouse was the only person to speak in favor of repealing the ordi nance, as he had hoped to open a dis pensary in a building he owns across the street from Good Time Pizza, located at the north end of the village’s downtown district. However, after hearing the outpouring of opposition at the hearing, he thanked everyone who was present. “Me and my wife are not the devil,” Fouse said. “This was just an idea. I brought it to the board. They brought it to you. I’m taking your feedback for what it is. “1 really, honestly expected to have at least one person stand up here and have something on my side to say,” he added. “So what 1 would like to stand here and ask everyone in this room ... give me an idea. 1 want to do some thing with that house. 1 want to put a business in there.” Several people threw out sugges tions, such as an arcade, laundromat, kayak livery, skateboard shop or bike shop. Council members said they were pleased to have such a good turnout for the public hearing. “1 tell you, I really got my mind swayed on this marijuana thing tonight,” said Johnny Hartwell. “I mean, we saw what the public wants. “That’s why we have public hear ings.” The council is expected to make an official decision on the matter during their May 8 meeting. FinancialR ri / ing the candidates a list of 20 identi cal questions over an hour and a half each. Candidates fielded questions on their experience, leadership styles, how they plan to immerse themselves in the community and more. The finalist interviews will be held on Tuesday, April 29 at TK’s Early Childhood Center, 3316 Bender Road in Middleville. The public is strongly encouraged to attend. Crane kicks off interviews at 5 p.m., followed by Pouch at 6:30 and Reehl at 8 p.m. The finalists will tour the district before the interviews. Crane has served as the superin tendent of Kent City Community Schools since 2022. Prior to that, he served as assistant superintendent at Kent City fi'om 2020 to 2022. Pouch has served as the superinten dent of Morrice Area Schools since 2021. Previously, he served as prin cipal at Linden Middle School fi'om 2017-2021. Reehl most recently served as See FINALISTS on 4 FOCUS t Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP © Financial Advisor PM Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-3553 Member SlPC 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Find the best ways to pay down debt Are you concerned about debt? It’s important to rec ognize this, but, at the same time, you may have more ways of gaining control of your debt situation than you had realized. To begin with, not all debts are bad — after all, your mortgage provides you witli a place to live, a car loan provides transporta tion, and student loans may have helped you get the ca reer you wanted. In fact, the wise use of debt can be a key part of your overall financial strategy. Nonetheless, if you're worried about what you owe, you’ve certainly got company. Nearly 60% ot Americans say they are struggling with debt, accord ing to a recent study by WalletHub, an online personal finance site. How can you ease these struggles? It may help to fol low these steps: • Know your debt. Cre ate a list tliat includes your mortgage, auto loans, stu dent loans, medical debt, credit card debt and any in stallment purchases you’ve made. Then, add up the total amount you owe and cal culate your debt-to-income ratio by dividing your total monthly debt payments by your gross monthly income. (For revolving debt, such as credit cards, use the mini mum payments in this cal culation.) Ideally, you’d like to have a debt-to-income ratio below 35% if you have a mortgage, or 20% if you don’t. • Look for restructuring opportunities. By restruc turing debt, you may be able to pay it down more quickly. You can do this by refinanc ing debts, perhaps by trans ferring credit card debt to a new card with a low intro ductory rate or by replacing your mortgage or auto loan with one that carries a lower rate. You might also consid er swapping debts, possibly by using secured debt, such as a home equity loan or securities-based lending, to pay off higher-rate unse cured loans. Or you could consolidate debt by using secured debt to pay off sev eral high-interest debts or transferring multiple credit card debts into one new card with a lower rate and mini mal transfer fees. • Determine how much money will go to debt pay ments. You do have some latitude as to how much money you’ll devote to paying debts each month. To avoid incurring late fees or other penalties, you’ll need to make the minimum payments, which means a flat amount for some loans. <■ such as your mortgage, and a percentage of the out standing balance on other debts, especially your credit cards. After you’ve paid the minimum, though, you can choose to pay more, which can shorten the life of the debt and reduce total interest chaiges, or you can use the money for o±er goals, such as saving for your retirement or your children’s education. • Prioritize your debts. If you can make extra pay ments on your debts, it’s helpful to prioritize them. You could choose the “av alanche” method by paying the debt wi± the highest in terest rate first, or you could instead follow the “snow ball” method by first tack ling the debt with the low est balance. The avalanche technique can help you minimize interest payments, while the snowball approach can give you a psycholog ical boost by reducing the overall number of debts you’re carrying, although it could result in your paying more interest over time. Debt may be a fact of life — but if you manage it wisely, life can be a lot less stressful. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Fi nancial Advisor. u ♦ I z ■■ ! I ! y t La 1 * t Z ’J I •J / f n According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, marijuana smoke contains many of the same toxic and cancer-causing chemicals as tobacco smoke, as well as THC. Among those who spoke against repealing the ordinance were two young members of FoxView’s staff, Jolina Steury and Dakota Martin, both students at Maple Valley High School. Steury said she spoke for the entire staff of Fox View, who are opposed to allowing a dispensary in Nashville for a variety of reasons, not least of which is the potential negative impact on Nashville’s family friendly local cul ture and quaint rural image. “Weddings, receptions and related events often rely on a sense of local charm and the preservation of the community’s atmosphere to attract customers,” she said. “A report from Michigan Weddings shared stories from several wedding venue owners in small Michigan communities with newly opened dispensaries who expe rienced loss of business, particularly from couples who felt uncomfortable hosting their event in an area where marijuana use is heavily marketed or prevalent.” She also cited a statistic from The Wedding Report that found as much as a 10 to 15 percent drop in wedding-re lated spending in small towns with dispensaries. “While proponents of marijuana dis pensaries often point to potential eco nomic benefits, such as tax revenue, their examples are not based on a town the size of Nashville, with only 1,600 residents and just one dispensary,” Martin said. “For a nearly equal com parison, we only need to look at Reed City, Michigan, a small town of just over 2,000 residents, where a dispen sary opened in 2019. “Nearby businesses, including a grocery store, restaurant and retail shops experienced significant declines in customer traffic,” Martin added. “According to reports from Cadillac News, local businesses saw a 15 to 20 percent drop in sales within a year of the dispensary’s opening.” 1 P .* I I f r » f I • iiff •i sl'.f f > I I 5) y ' I J K 4* ! ( �% .4 /i'. ✓ 1 I <4*. 4 d.1\’ 4 Thursday, April 17, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER .4 HastingsBanner com this year, continuing April through July of 2026. Otherwise, the project could begin construction in the spring of2026, wrapping up in November. “The reason we’re going to do that is many contractors have expressed the fact that they are already full for this construction season. So to get more competitive bids, we would open the window up to complete it. We would •J ive the contractor the same amount of days, so if they chose to start it this year, the completion date would be July of '26. If they chose to start it next year, the completion date would be November of *26,” said Arends. The project is being taken on primarily as a means to remove and replace water utilities to comply with state lead and copper standards. The city has opted to include some street infrastructure up dates in the project to cut down on costs and construction time. Arends said construction is expected to take place in four phases to maintain accesstoCorewell Health Pennock Hos pital and local residences throughout the project’s limeline. Crews will begin work on Market Street before continuing from the easterly portion of Green Street from Market Street to Broadway. Phase three will cover from Market Street to the hospital before finishing construction in phase four from the hospital past Fish Hatchery Park. “The reason we would do it in stages like that is to maintain access at all times to the hospital, which is a very important thing. Basically, we want to not have everything all ripped up at one time,” Arends said. Residents along Green and Market streets will have access to their homes Editor Developers shared updates with city officials this week as a major road project that will overhaul sections of Green and Markel streets in downtown Hastings draws nearer. Ryan Arends, representing engineer ing firm Moore & Bruggink, provided information regarding updated plans for the project at Monday’s Hastings City Council meeting. These are basically total reconstruclion projects,” Arends said on Monday. “So your street surface is going to go away. The infrastructure underneath your storm sewer, your sanitary sewer, your water main - they're all going to be replaced. “And then, the services to the home — so the water service, the sanitary sewer lateral, those will all be replaced as well. After all the underground work is complete, the road is reconstructed. So new concrete, curb, and gutter, side walks, drive approaches, and then a new asphalt roadway.” Though two different roads are being overhauled, the city and developers are thinking of the two projects as a whole. “The projects are essentially two projects that are going to be one large project,” Arends explained. The Green Street project will over haul the road from Fish Hatchery Park to Broadway. Construction on Market Street will span from Green Street to State Street, Arends said. Bids on the project will be accepted in May. Two construction windows are being considered for the project, de pending on which contractors have the ability. Construction on the project could begin between April and November of '57' 7* A I I 1 1?^ .-I- • t tf *1* r* 1 ♦ I r-if r 1/ t I I t >J I i 1 j .A?' tfl I-t i » 4/ f’ ) 4 >* • Ir 1 b i !X' V z I I 1 • I <r I > 4 Developers share updated information as Green and Market streets project looms Molly Macleod 11 * A* ■ \v' I i k r^‘ I .1 5 n 4 E .1 .t 4 I / 1^1 i. ■■ ^>1 • 'fc. * <« f i OP* ) r* -I)* •« M. II •*k* I ‘ A w< V I I 'J L_ A » I' ! J «6 t I J « Z X vT I A-** s wr w pr' i«r 4 -*• I V; « ‘^ri 4 « '.i 9• ? )• f 'r !*■ ( r^."' . I JI .* * I' I i ' k * I *.' I T 1 ♦ I * I •r I I /J Vzl 4 « I 4 • n* 4 f ,t ’ I ''y •' •* / > t ■! I J • I I 4 I 1 I t I r b I I I 4 I i re nN .1/ •^’1 < 1 * * .J I .* f X- efii- r •4* .»‘f, li'l Plans for renovations to Green and Market Streets have laid out a mini roundabout at the intersection, aiming to both improve traffic flow and act as a traffic-calming feature. Rie photos S3 ^>4 » r-’' V <' i*r t w f 4 t I I *r^ X al all limes during the project. Crews will dig up both streets to ac cess water util ities underneath, replacing sanitaiy' and storm sewers, lead water services and private sewer laterals within the public right ofway. Market Street will have its waler main replaced, although Arends said the Green Street water main already meets state standards and remains in good shape. When utility work is completed and roads are repaved, there will be several changes coming to Green Street aimed at improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety. A mini-roundabout is set to be installed at the intersection of Green and Market Street, which will fit within the currently existing right of way. V “The curb in the center island is mount able, so truck traffic can still navigate it,” said Arends. “But it does act as a traffic-calming measure, and it helps kind of relieve congestion, keep traffic moving.” The street is also set to be widened from its current 26-foot width to 30 feel, allowing for the addition of two, 4-foot marked bike lanes on each side of the street. Markel Street will also change from 36 feet to 39.5 feet wide. Bike lanes will be installed on Market as well. A pedestrian island on Green Street will be added near the hospital, along with button-activated signs to alert drivers without heavily impeding traffic. - . ;,r> I k * 1 I r o •1 << t f » - SA 4. ‘ , ii* a 'Z . V V 1 J i I , I I It J •? J’ A rDV’ I'll*' ; V' 4 I J k 5 I a . * I 4 1 k T< . fj } > I .. 'J l« * M /* 1 •’1 J Festival committee seeks grand marshal nominations FINALISTS A new grand marshal - or grand marshals - will be honored during the 52nd Delton Founders Festival, which is set for Aug. 8-10 in Delton. But before any parade and wav ing to the crowds occurs, the 2025 grand marshal first needs to be se lected. And, festival organizers are now seeking nominations to help with that process. According to festival organizers, nominations must be in writing and identify why the individual or couple should be considered. Nom ination letters should include the nominee’s ties to the Delton area, how long they have been residents, volunteer work in the community and the positive impact they have made in the Delton area. Letters must also include the contact information for the nominee and for the individual submitting the nomination. The new grand marshals will be selected by a committee of pre vious grand marshals and will be honored Aug. 8 and featured in the Delton Founders Festival parade on Aug. 10. Nominations from previous years will be included in this year’s list of candidates. Nominations are due by May 3 and should be mailed to the Delton Founders Festival, P.O. Box 444, Delton, Ml 49046. — DM I <• « 1, Continued from Page 3 superintendent at Hillsdale Intermediate School District from 2019 to 2024. Previously, he served as superintendent at Cheboygan Area Schools from 2016 to 2019. TK Schools has been searching for its next superintendent since former super intendent Craig McCarthy retired at the end of last year. In the meantime, Tom Enslen has served as TK Schools’ inter im superintendent. The Michigan Leadership Institute has helped the district in its executive search. The four candidates selected for first-round interviews came from a pool of 15 applications, with candidates’ experience ranging from current and past superintendents, principals and cen tral office staff. «! I i u j I 1 I f -n< 1 k h i ( II 1 5* n 1 1 • I * ««» t li i k I : fJ * V M -*w* I kl - S’ ISx S- A '■I^> i I -•*1 V w f I KI ’7! r.’i ri i BMi i. I J Il * •. I » r a= I Rob Pouch is one of three finalists selected to interview later this month for TK's superintendent job. Retired Hillsdale Intermediate Schools Superintendent Troy Reehl fields questions from Thornapple Kellogg Schools Board of Education members during superintendent interviews on Monday. Photos by Molly Macleod I 4 A 4 • •» • < * li •y' s if 1 •. ' *««* ♦> ‘it sb Support center receives grant to help bring families together ... -9 j* / I I ';.M ' b LpiMB Umi gM I, 4 T »“ T T LJ e I i 1 ^RVA>*| !•«, 9’ The Family Support Center of Barry County has been awarded a $2,000 Bea con Grant for the 2024-25 cycle to fund a new initiative aimed at strengthening local families. The grant, awarded through the Elks National Foundation, is hoped to support the creation and distribution of free “Family FunNight” kits throughout Bar ry County, according to an announce ment of the grant by FSCBC officials. The kits, designed to provide families with simple and engaging activities to enjoy together at home, will be available at area libraries during the month of April. Each kit will include games, con versation starters, and creative supplies that promote quality time and bonding between family members. Bill Mattson, executive director of the Family Support Center, said the project is rooted in research that shows how shared, positive family experiences can serve as a powerful protective factor against behavioral health challenges. “When families connect through laughter and shared experiences, they build trust and communication skills that support emotional well-being,” said Mattson. “These kinds of moments can reduce stress, foster resilience and help prevent issues like anxiety, depression and substance misuse - especially in youth." By making these kits freely available to families throughout Barry County, Family Support Center officials hope to remove barriers to quality time, en courage healthy family routines, and promote long-term emotional wellness in the community. The Beacon Grant is part of a national program that supports impactful commu nity' projects led by local Elks lodges. 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For those individuals, the Michigan State University Extension and Corewell Health Pennock are partnering to offer “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns The fearoffalling for some individuals About Falls” to help people improve their can hurt before they even take a step, quality of life and remain independent. leading people to turn down chances The free class is being offered on to see family or friends, or to skip their Tuesdays and Fridays, May 2-May 27, favorite activity. from 10 a.m. to noon at Corewell Health People who develop this fear often Pennock (Care Center B Entrance) in limit their activities, which can result in Hastings. A workbook is provided and severe physical weakness, making the refreshments are served. The class is risk of falling even greater. Many older limited to 15 participants. adults also experience increased isolaA Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set real istic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to in • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation crease strength and balance. a Blown-in Attic Insulation For more information or to register, persons may contact Laura Anderson by calling start Saving Today Use Spray Foam DM \ r r c. I*. » ! tShfe.'lC I �t 1 V •T.i I 'HiA ■U www.HastingsBannercom JV I A' A the HASTINGS BANNER f ?! li I Three tips to help you adapt as fast as first grader k I BUILDING BRANDS * .‘’1 i ■•G 5 Thursday, April 17, 2025 I I J 1 s I Ji /Ov• H ; » k •A 1 « .d i f<- >r 4 ‘ 16 ' r •/ v T I. »** *- \A * b. V. 1 / I'J . - 1 ltetb!!Klli\' i r 4 -<5 lY. yd? "'f. 1.) ’ll Ui ► ' *. • i V I : I r / > s * > f f » ?4 ..... X ; • K w <J I 4 ■ J , 4. II. .’u • •« V . 'C.ri, I ■ V •’-J. JL lb 1 /t 1 ’’f • 1 'rlL- ) 1 ‘u* 4 « T f ')'• U- r 4 At 'T • 'ii. -z . . g ) 'b- I h.. ' I J ' It . 1 'a - i ’b , 37 I T L c. ' n %‘I ■ f •? 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Standing in front of 49 first graders is intimidating. Their energy is so high I worried I’d struggle to capture their attention, but they seemed to be hooked on my every word. What was helpful is that my arrival was perfectly timed during March is Reading Month when the entire school tend to limit us, stifling inno vation. This is the adaptability paradox ... ‘Deliberate Calm’ is a solution to the adapt ability paradox. It enables leaders to act with intention, creativity, and objectivity, even in the most challenging circumstances, and it helps us to learn and adapt to novel challenges when the stakes are highest. ‘Deliberate’ refers to the awareness that you have a choice in how you experience and respond to a situation. ‘Calm’ refers to rationally considering how best to respond, without being governed by old habits.” to changes in your work envi ronment. ‘Adaptability is the best way to have agency right now,’ says Aneesh Raman, VP, Workforce Expert at Linkedin. Raman adds, ‘at the core of managing change is building that muscle of adaptability. Keeping that is in mind, here are three tips to help you adapt: “Why does my dad focused on reading get a newspaper newspapers. The about cars?” I loved school’s musical this it! The students had spring — Newsies adapted incredibly — was even tied into quickly. How smart! the theme. When I The entire expe was done speaking, I rience had me asked for questions. thinking about EMILY The first graders adaptability and CASWELL had a lot of great ecaswell how important it is questions. I espe mihomepaper.com to all of us and our cially loved the brand. For better or student who asked worse, the pandemic proved about the clothing options that we can all be adaptable if for each career choice. A we have to be, but five years girl after my own heart. The later where do you rank on an questions eventually turned adaptability scale? Changes in into storytelling. I was get technology, personnel chang ting lots of great info like, es or even a career change “This one time my brother can be just around the comer. was in the newspaper.” “My Can you adapt as fast as a dad gets a newspaper about first grader? cars.” I enjoyed learning a bit A forbes.com article on the more about the students, but topic notes that “adaptability understandably the teachers in the workplace is the ‘top wanted to encourage more skill of the moment,’ accord questions and said “remem ing to Linkedln’s report. The ber, you are asking questions, 2024 Most In-Demand Skills not telling stories.” ... McKinsey predicts that The students didn’t miss a eight of the top 10 skills beat and almost immediately future workers will need are found a way to tell their sto soft skills like adaptability ries in the form of a question. ... Adaptability is the capaci “Did you know my brother ty to adjust quickly and easily was in the newspaper once?” * XI J• i Don’t take it personally: Be like the first graders, who clearly didn’t see the instruc tion to ask questions instead of telling a story as a personal slight. They simply adapted and found a way to make it work for them. If you don’t waste time taking changes personally, it’ll be easier and faster to see the change as a positive. Remind yourself you’ve done this before: We have all adapted at some point in our lives, and the world hasn’t stopped turning. Remind yourself that no matter the change or the challenges it brings, you can do it! What skills do you use to adapt to changes? Email me at ecaswell@mihomepaper. com. Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for VIEW Group, the branding division of View Newspaper Group. 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S( fin-’i*' ■? a U r •' (r r J J I » I I I J . ,t >1 . f J J I it f I i If. 1 r I Kiwanis honors young citizens Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, • attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of the month for March (with parents’ names in parentheses) include: Central - Jayden Morris (student of Jeremiah Morris and Misty Lake) and Andre Ortiz (student ofJulio and Ashley Ortiz). Northeastern - Cate Sporer (student of Jon and Kelly Sporer) and Josie Palova (student of Jakub Pala and Maranda Ruegsegger). Southeastern - Chloe Snow (student of Jacob and Sara Snow) and Eleanor Bontrager (student of Logan and Amy Bontrager). Star - Breslin Jiles (student of Fred and Laura Jiles) and Kayden Jarman (student of Garth and Anne Jarman). Hastings Middle School — Sixth graders Delaney Rickett (student of Shawn and Bambi Ricketts) and Kaitlynn Snyder (student of Steven and Lindsey Snyder); seventh graders Eliy sha Stratton (student of Kevin and April Stratton), Sophie Pohja (student of Kyle and Amy Pohja) and Allison Bosworth (student ofJosh and Rebecca Bosworth); eighth grader Sebastian Hernandez-Her nandez (student of Remigio Hernandez and Laura Hernandez-Virgilio). I I Ik - r.v f 9 flr j<4 < < vr I J 4 1’^ 9 V i •• . I •T f> I ■ t i • * i> . »• . 4 ( ^4 r.o 'fS ■ r' f tt I - A r -J * :■ «»t r* 4 riH 6. I I ? r I I r .j '> -«k 1 I 1» 7' It .*4 f t t s?s’' A V «' r I .'V f 't 1 ri LJ r I 't T Hj5STlNr, I ' # I' Several Hastings middle schoolers were recently named citizens of the month. They include sixth graders Delaney Rickett and Kaitlynn Snyder; seventh graders Eliysha Stratton, Sophie Pohja and Allison Bosworth; and eighth grader Sebastian Hernandez-Hernandez. KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? I A rt 1 ’ t k F ^1' I i ' 149 r V I 1 mniacleod@niihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER ' VIBWl—oraup V* * I ‘•".d'’ ♦ ♦ I I.' T I • a ’•T.'l •zV’*’ v/4 f X A’ ♦* t July. Historic Charlton Park was f9 •> Kt s f t. established in 1936 by Charlton, * J. who donated the property to 7^ Southeastern's Citizens of the Month for March are Chloe Snow and Eleanor Bontrager. Barry County. Courtesy photo A A 1 t V .) OOM ft 'li PTS" r w O X* •f A 4-1 4 L >*7 4 i * i*a * ,4 HL- ) I* i V A r: i 1, <1 r* ’F?i« I > ■1 I ■ r > I IBr*' tiTL 7. ? .JW f ■t A t• J* TO 4 j r LJ 1411 t «' * t /; "^11 V ^LJ IS •It 2 ■r “I 4^ > i *1 r X. -31. :a. > w "t/1 I ' k X I, J \ . I Cate Sporer and Josie Palova are Northeastern Elementary's Citizens of the Month. Lincoln Meadows Apartments £ Kayden Jarman (left) and Breslin Jiles are Star Elementary’s January Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. SAMS: DAY SErVICr AVAItJiBl f*; I t b A > ( 4 ¥f RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ® < Monday at 4 p.m. Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER f Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned & Year Round Pumping r Serving Ail of Barry County and Surrounding Areas u Annual P.H.P. Plan and 5 year plan will be available for viewing April 17th-24th, 2025 .'ii'ntHff IfUH rfmitif// THE REMINDER the SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon ♦ ♦ Group mihomepaper.com J2ifons Septic Tank Sen'ice Thanks you all /or your business in 2024! appreciate your business! Extra long hose to protect your lawn AfHkV Services offered in 2025 Tuesday at Noon We'd love to hear about it! ^1 <i zr i Gas and Steam Engine Show in Wednesday at Noon ir:./ I * 1 I ? Office hours by appointment 269-795-7715 I r I i *r,z*. Charlton Park’s annual Antique SHOPPER NEWS I * ' K ' I* BATTLE CREEK t i<?r7' . 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Photos provided 4 If t I >> 1 r «r f f r 1 ! ! i n i! «» r rg r 5-^ • * T* I - Ji Vi. .■» ''vtf' '.I shows I I i photo L • '■ » f : undated This la t 4 ■ r". • (•* 1-B * .* * • 1< ■’Iki -ici / IRVING CHARLTON PRESERVED LOCAL HISTORY • \S > /ml s fT DO YOU REMEMBER? • Septic Tank Install ■ Line Repair • Risers Install • Land Clearing • Light Excavation ----------------------- Bonded ------------------------ Lincoln Meadows Apartments 500 Lincoln St. Middleville, MI 49333 Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner FAST RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 945-5379 623-2089 ■isr oeovn CT" �S > 6 Thursday, April 17, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com •t < J I 4' <1 I r \l\^^ OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I 1^4 ■iwim Matthew Horace Rath E. Lynn Beadle E. Lynn Beadle, age 90, passed away January 23, 2025 in Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX. Lynn was born in Hastings, Ml, attended Hastings High School, and graduated in 1952. He attended University of Dayton and Western Michigan University where he graduated in 1956 with a BBA. Lynn was employed by the IRS 1956-1991 and worked in seven cities in Michigan until, retirement then moved to Bradenton, FL, then to Georgetown, TX in 2007. He married Doris Sherman in 1963 which ended in divorce in 1980. He married Marion C. Barry in 1998, Marion died in 1998. Lynn married JoNell L. Pohin in 2005, she survives along with his Matthew Horace Rath was bom Aprils, 1944, to Duane and Dora Rath (Hall) in Yale, Michiganligh School in Yale, Ml, in 1962. He attended Spring Arbor College |^■H in 1964, where he met his love, Helen Kruscke, in chemistry class. They married in 1967. They had L two beautiful daughters, whom he adored, Mary Rath Glidewell (Dewey) and Suzanne Rath Bussell (Bryan), who reside in North Carolina. He also has five wonderful grandsons, Paul Lince, Jason Lince, Benjamin Glidewell, Sam Bussell, and Jack Bussell. He also leaves behind his beloved older brother. Grant Rath of Grand Rapids, Ml. Due to some unforeseen mental health challenges, their marriage ended in divorce in 1977. Matt spent time living in Saginaw, Ml, and was employed by Eaton Corporation. Matt had many hobbies and interests and loved to talk about “anything" to anyone who would listen, as he loved people. He was especially interested in trains, ham radios, US geography, and travel. In his early years, he loved growing plants, especially his favorite orchids. Matt was also an avid student of the Bible and loved God. He would daily be found sitting in his room in his recliner with his Bible stepchildren, Nancy Sherman Siddall, William Sherman, Michael Beadle, Timothy Barry, Edward Barry, Lee Ann Wright and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lynn played basketball and baseball in High School and basketball in college. Lynn was an avid doubles tennis player 1991-2007 when he was forced to retire for health reasons. He was a member of the Chapel Hill UMC Battle Creek, Clarkson UMC, Clarkston, First UMC Kalamazoo, Central UMC Muskegon, Ml, Trinity UMC, Bradenton, FL, First UMC Georgetown TX. St. Lukes 2013. He delivered Meals on Wheels 2008. In Georgetown Volunteered Caring Place 2009-2013. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, April 17 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses "James" by Percival Everett, 1 p.m.; Teen Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m.; Movies, Memories and Milestones watches a 1936 film starring Clark Gable and Jean Harlow, 5 p.m. Friday, April 18 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19 - Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer. 9 a.m.; Neighborhood Forest tree pick-up at the Barry Community Expo at Hastings High School, 520 W. South St., 10 a.m, Monday, April 21 - Crafting Pas- <1 % b A 3 R ’P. •n*'- •’ at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. P.O. Box 8, Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastftnc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfrec 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Pastor Assistant Teed, Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery Pastor HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Tru± (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. &S. M-43), Delton, MJ Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Pastor Roger 49046. Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 Peter Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Bible a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Bonner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORIOWIK SUFPUW OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 • ■ «W « Dixie Lynne Stevens, age 88, passed away on April 5,2025. Dixie was born on July 9, 1936, in Grand Rapids, Ml the daughter of Lester and Hazel (Hall) Marsac. Dixie was a proud graduate of Ottawa Hills High School and studied at Grand Rapids Junior College. Her career was as diverse as her interests: she co-owned Stevens Associated Enterprises for 35 years, served as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone, became a sworn deputy of the US Marshals Office, and graced the fashion industry as a model for Gantos clothing. Dixie’s commitment to her community was evident through her service with Easterseals in Grand Rapids and her active participation in local churches. She found her spiritual homes at Cedar Creek Bible Church, Faith United Methodist Church, and was a cherished founding member of Delton Community Church. An enthusiastic member of the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society, Dixie also shared a love for traveling the country with her husband. <1 Wednesdays - Bible Study www.cbchastings.org. ■nr 1 I ei >5 .r Yf- II 4 If 1 4 A I i /* J’ If. I’’ 1* .fi bfiti i; 1 I i ) •r I m.iM. ecnnaae , I L i. 1 f n nsy I I 1' i F ■ 1^-- r I /v' r I / / Jgiftinnoooefem tec wSiiD fTifi > k‘. dr i I ' ,069* I 'H, '•/ tint’' 9" PU. H , Zi, 't 1 It 1! t 1 -Ji i J ;f . ~ ; I' 2 ,1’ f W»" ii itlil n )(kj ’ jl B3 1’eM ’!T9 bfii ' WHr.nii ‘ M* I .-.:i I i * - -J-/-J r’lBH' fii ’ PRoan I J pj r HCuuunmno BHiV ■' X • J < 1 »*' . 5'5 4.*i r “ ,*• * -J I lv I f1 w W Z1 » V* A I .J ./ii.r"' I I I .9 99 X tr . ffl Leonard Kidder, brother, Eddy s Kidder great niece, Ado Jade Clouse, and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Tyrrell. : Dale is survived by his mother, JoAnn Kidder of Freeport; son, Brandon Kidder, of Arizona; stepson, Austin Kidder of Charlotte, Ml; daughter, Maya Kidder of Caledonia and Julianne (John) Ypma of Arizona; brothers, Larry (Carol) Kidder of Hasting, Phillip (Betty) Kidder of Hastings, Morris Kidder of Hastings; sisters, Marcia Tyrrell of Wayland and Minnie (John) Anderson of Greenville. Special Friend Melanie Wyma of Caledonia. , Many nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a future date. In memory of Dale donations can be made to Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Association, httpsY/mispinalcord.org/. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.com. 4 ya 't: I 1 I -4.1 1 k * 9^ i J iC J V *> 21 ft r. jF n * .r X; ' ‘-wir ’ ft • - r* , P t ’ I , 51?*“ JF 1♦ n ft 5 * •rn< te f- A I J > t ^2 5• • •V I J F • ** !• I f: i H' ' * I; I I b X * fl R ifcaSiff’K*??*^*^ P •. I * 1 V f Ik » » 9 At A UiHMiskr* ./’ I nu;: r I e ■ OU Wi * I • tbi li:> lAfll 1% BII^ b 11 e ***»miv Dixie Lynne Stevens 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 269-948-0900. I J Pastor Tod Shook School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; open, sitting on his lap reading. MH Due to his mental health challenges. Matt spent a large portion of his adult life in group and adult foster care homes. For the last 20 years, he resided with Wayne and Patti Pumford V^B at Cornerstone Living Center in Hastings, Ml, and then most recently at Carveth Village (3 years) in Middleville, Ml. Matt was a “jokester” and loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. Everyone who knew him enjoyed his quick wit, pleasant demeanor, and ready laugh. Wherever Matt resided, he brought with him kindness and unconditional love for all that were blessed to be able to call him friend. Matt entered his final Eternal Home April 9,2025. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Rath and nephew, Arthur Rath. Memorial contributions in memory of Matt may be made to Carveth Village Memorial Fund, 690 W Main, Middleville, Ml 49333. A small memorial service is being planned for a later date at Carveth Village. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. A LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Dale LeRoy Kidder, age 59, born January 10,1966, in Hastings, Ml, passed away April 11,2025, at home surrounded by family, due to complications sustained following a Motor Vehicle Acciden. Dale was the son of Leonard and JoAnn (Elliott) Kidder. He attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Dale was a lifelong carpenter. Dale was raised in Freeport, Ml. He would light up a room when he walked in. Dale had many friends. He was willing to lend a hand when someone in need. Dale had a passion for fishing, whether it was on the water or Ice. He loved woodworking. He had an idea for everything. Dale loved to cook. He could make a meal out of anything,. He loved morel mushroom hunting. He loved spending time with family. The more family he was around the happier he was. He would sit for hours playing Euchre, listening to his old time rock and roll. Dale was proceeded in death by his father A 1 4 r Dale LeRoy Kidder sions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m.; Earth Day movie and discussion - • Weathered: Business as Usual & Climate Crossroads," 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; EcoPlay: A Smorgasbord of Earth-Friendly Games (registration re quired for limited seating), 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; acoustic jam session, 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263. Worship Togeth er i I r; BotUnelbob&Eqnlpmeot 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 Dixie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Kent Stevens, children, Suzanne (Danny) Merrill, Cindy (Michael) Thee, and Kurt (Elaine) Stevens, grandchildren, David, Alaina, Maria, Kent (Jen), Cody, Thane, great grandchildren, Emma, I Caleb, Grace. Aiden, Kane, Avery, and Audrey, many close friends and three grand pups. Dixie was preceded in death by her parents. Dixie’s family will receive friends on Friday, April 11,2025,5 to 7 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home and on Saturday, April 12,2025,100 to 11a.m. Delton Community Church where her memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions to Delton Community Church will be appreciated. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Jim Weatherhead and Dr. Thomas Hoffman for the many years of wonderful care. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Dixie’s family. -5K J’S*—iW-jYsiS / I T • <u_ ;v. <u< jn li X Cl! A-“ ■ r>«AX ** < • --«U> 1 I 1 *.4 4 1 1' 1 i I - fllfc j Vd £ ‘•furt 1 ' r I I h *x •*12 feyy I • w '••Ml J r* '■* I-ft. I J : < H. p.l- ft w•» .w i b A. •: r.» •< I ft AX V. ••VIS^V '‘■'•’tt.V I 1 1 ' all V * T-rj' ’•r A 4 -■({t-r ’.’'Lt rs -ask’■’8 0 b a “♦mxIj'• w V A n I hr « ‘ft I V • 0„ ‘ir Vi. I *^4 A. 1 A*^ . • Hw % w* ' H* .ft.* V k '•'W bu. L< L. ■ ■■■ *( •> I* • *A': u J ’ I** 1 ' A • *' 4 * I : A, I 1 1 ‘ -L' -• r- ^•t.ft S ? I t. ft. 1 'A Vfc « 1 «N Matk... I k I 11Mt n ’?Iv. I. 1 VI s J . A *• 'O I J I • I SfIK '!t. Tt ■ ■•h. ik Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ X A li S’ .r 'iX % Movie, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Hastings Community Education and Resource Center, 520 W. South Street in Hastings. Join the Institute and friends for a family-friendly space movie in the pool. Take a break from swimming to explore hands-on activities, books, snacks, local resources and preschool information. This event is sponsored by Barry County Great Start Collaborative, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Hastings Public Library. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the movie starts at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. 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J ni J I <3 I ?■ r' I 1 I , / I I , ( 11 f I' » .» J’ I I ) I ' •V A (1*1 JI 1 .* / m' I K I jt I I lit , J I I r ,!f < .‘X I A r> > h ■• <^1 4 I I kU A)' .1r V I 11 ./I rd •rr ‘ I J u » 7 A, , /I J'J ' i.f SiH I I I M. . I I . I A f* I > I 4 4 ‘J I • K;’ ’ A < f I f II : 1 ■ I 1 j : I > rb r^' IK'’ ' d I I i 4 / I " ■ BANNER SEPT. 7,1995 I I s • I V I , . h I I 1 •l L « 1 JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT Robert Faulkner purchased a store in Coloma, Mich., and moved his wife and new baby into a big, old house. He writes: The first year of business, my total sales were $15,000. After paying for merchandise, this left about $4,500 for wages, rent, heat, and our living expenses. We still drove the 1930 Chevrolet with the cloth top tom across the front. So as we drove, the wind caused the cloth to rise about six inches. ‘Tor two years, Juanita had no new clothes, and she never complained. I had to write Butler Brothers a financial statement. The credit manager wrote back that with only $15,000 in sales, I could not expect to succeed, but they would allow me $300 in credit. The custom in retailing is to place an order for the goods. When the goods are shipped, you are allowed a 2 percent discount if the bill is paid within 10 days and net within 30 days. Most suppliers would not accept cash advances of CODs (cash on delivery). This meant I was limited to placing orders not to exceed $300. “Fortunately, I found a company in Grand Rapids, W.J. Dykstra Co., that could supply some of my needs. They were just starting a business and carried mostly notions. “Mr. Dykstra had been in the business of making gunstocks. The lack of demand had forced him to close. He rented a loft in Grand Rapids and sent letters to all the five-and-tens in ±e area offering to sell them merchandise at 10 percent above his cost. Each mer chant would have to pay a hundred dollars in advance. When that was used up, another hundred dollars was to be paid. I would drive to Grand Rapids, fill my car with merchandise, and, like as not, have $20 credit left. “Out of the ashes of ±e Depression rose new busi ness. Individuals, through their own courageous initiative, found ways not only to survive, but also to prosper and incidentally to create new jobs for others. Every small town had a five and dime, a product of the Depression. “Fortunately for the economy, there was no mini mum wage. Prices, rent and wages were free to find their own level. When minimum wages came in, many businesses went out. “One of the frequent sights on the street in front of the store were WPA workers sweeping ±e streets and cleaning the gutters. They were local men who, through no fault of their own, had lost ±eir jobs. WPA stood for 'Works Progress Administration’ (and was) developed to give the unemployed some income. They worked 30 hours a week for 40 cents an hour. Some of it was ‘makework’ and had no real purpose. “I thought how ironic it was that President Hoover, when he was Secretary of Commerce, had gathered a list of needed public goods to be commenced in a recession, but Congress wouldn’t appropriate the $5 billion needed to ftmd the program. Candidate Roosevelt assailed Hoover as a spendthrift and advo cated a balanced budget. Hoover was defeated and blamed for the Depression. “And now we had a makework program, shovels and wheelbarrows replaced dump trucks so more men could be employed. “In 1937, there was some improvement in employ ment. In fact, the financial newspapers noticed concern about inflation. In 1938,1 bought a used Pontiac and we got rid of the battered Chevy. “Business improved each year, but I needed more volume. A dime store in neighboring Watervliet was floundering. The owner sat in a rocking chair near the back of the store and only moved to wait on a custom er or to go to the tavern across the street, “Wince Watervliet was only two miles from Coloma, 1 didn’t want the store to be acquired by a chain. So, I adopted a strategy of self-defense. “I rented an empty building across the road for $25 a month. I heard that a small store in Hillsdale had gone out of business. It had all virtually new Store-Craft fixtures. I was able to buy the fixtures for $1,000.1 hired a schoolboy to help and one morning, very early, we drove to Hillsdale, took the fixtures apart, loaded them on the truck, drove back to Watervliet and carried the fixtures into the store building. It was well after midnight when we arrived home. When the fixtures were reassembled after a few days, we took some mer chandise from the Coloma store and put a few items in each bin on a counter and shelves and opened for business. “1 was surprised that we did enough business to cover expenses. My next move was to go to the owner of the building my competitor was in and offer to buy the building. He was afraid that he wasn’t going to get his rent, and I pointed out that selling me the building would end his worries. He asked for $6,500.1 offered him $500 down and $70 a month. He accepted. “However, after buying the fixtures, I didn’t have the $500.1 went to the bank and talked the president into giving me an unsecured loan for $500. Now, all I had to do was wait. My competitor went out of business in December 1938. “The store in the building i had bought was much bigger than mine. I measured the store and drew out a detailed counter arrangement. 1 engaged a couple of local men to help build fixtures. They were designed so the counters from my old store would exactly fit. I had the counters laid out with glass bins and placed Ev U I ♦ • f ►’ tea^ pT ’ "'--4 • *1 ' k5”^’ -if Vi>. . * /♦ 4 • « -r ? A I < > A ^1 A.' V’’ • « * T * tov h* I 1 **>* " «. b - ; '! .'A ba I 4 r-^ 14'^” ■if '■ 4 IB* * t' f ’1 . I it. 4 r f* 4 MH • < ** • s 4 -St >r «>• I* •l* X 4 * / AV' • iK r«* ' A J’ s*Nr S V k > ' V ■ * ' <; • * rgaWi'hl^ -- ' M 4 IJ*' i 4 ' 1 v . 4' ! 5 s W r» > view of the Delton Post Office and the Ellis Faulkner drugstore in the 1920s. Russia. The rearmament of America was proceeding at a hectic pace, and for ±e first time since World War I, all men between 18 and 45 were required to register for the draft. As we signed up, we joked about becoming soldiers, little realizing that many of us would be fish ing in Europe, or the Pacific before this terrible conflict ended. “In August of 1940, Juanita, David and my nephew Jim Faulkner and Juanita’s brother, Jim Mitchell and I went to Patton Lake, Canada for a vacation. Jim Faulkner was 14 and Jim Mitchell was 16. “Patton Lake is located north of Bruce Mines, about 40 miles northeast of Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. It is or was a beautiful spot, with nearby lakes hardly touched by humans. “The two Jims and I decided to take an overnight trip to Solar Lake. We rowed across Patton Lake, portaged to Chipmon Lake, rowed the length of Chipmon Lake, portaged to Steward Lake, rowed to the end of Stewart and then struck out on foot for the Solar River. “We had no compass and there were no trails so we traveled by dead reckoning. We intended to walk along the river to Solar Lake, but the forest was too dense so we walked in the river. The river bottom was covered with stones, most of which seemed to be three to five inches in diameter. We kept slipping on the wet stones until we came to a beaver dam. We could no longer wade, but fortunately the forest was a little less dense and it was only about a half-mile further to the lake. “There was no place to camp at the end of the lake, so we made our way through the brush and trees to the north end of the lake where the river came in. There was a sandy area at the mouth of the river where we could camp. “We gathered wood for a campfire and while look ing for wood, discovered a patch of blackberries. But our dream of having blackberries for supper was soon shattered. Bears had been ahead of us, and only a few scattered berries remained. “We’d each brought a casting rod and we waded out into the lake and cast our red and white spoons as far as we could. But (on) almost every cast, we got a strike, and soon had six nice pike. Jim Faulkner vol unteered to fix dinner. He filleted the smallest pike. Hungry as we were, it was all that the three of us could eat. We thought that it was the most delicious fish we had ever eaten. “By now, it was getting dark, so we lit our campfire. We had each brought a blanket, which we now rolled up in. Just then, it started to rain and it turned very cold. We shivered all night in our wet blankets. Jim Faulkner had the worst of it. Only later did we discover that he had a cotton blanket whereas Jim Mitchell and I had woolen blankets. “We broke camp at daylight and started a long, wet trip home. We had intended to take the pike home with us, but they were too heavy. I took the two largest but by the time we got home seven hours later, we were afraid that they were spoiled. “When we came to Patton Lake, the wind was blow ing hard and the waves were high. We had a round bottom metal boat. Jim Faulkner volunteered to row and we set off across the treacherous lake. There were some frightening moments, but thanks to Jim’s cool ness and skill, we made it back to our cottage.’’ To be contimted... one item in each bin. I hired several men to help. “After we closed the store at 10 on Saturday night, Jan. 28, 1939, we carried the counters across the street. Sunday, 1 brought a couple of girls from Coloma. We spent Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning laying out the store. “We had planned a nine-cent sale for our grand opening on Feb. 4. But we were ready Friday noon and I said, ‘Why don’t we open up’ The girls were as eager as I to start business. That afternoon, without an announcement, we took in $50.1 knew the store would be a success. It wasn’t long before the Watervliet store sales were about the same as Coloma’s. “Hitler invaded Poland on Sept. 1,1939, and Europe was again at war. The United States began a huge mil itary buildup. Men and women were being called back to work. By 1940, the Depression was over. It had been a hard 10 years, but the 1940s were to be even harder for many people. People asked why it took a war to end the Depression. “Late in 1940,1 believe it was September, a man from South Haven stopped in to see me. He wanted to buy the Watervliet store for his son-in-law. After some bargaining, we settled on a price. He bought the build ing inventory and fixtures for a little over $16,000.1 had a lawyer I knew in Paw Paw handle the legalities. “He spent a half-day in Coloma. When the deal was finished and I had the certified check in my hands, the lawyer said almost apologetically, ‘Bob, I’m going to have to charge you $25.’ “Now Juanita could buy some new clothes and some things for the house. But the first thing I did was go to the Chevrolet dealer and buy my first new car. It cost me just over $600. The next day, Juanita, David and 1 drove to Delton to see Mother and Dad. After five years of struggling, 1 was going home in triumph. 1 savored every moment. It was one of life’s great plea sures. “When we drove up in a car, I knew what Dad’s reac tion must be. I could imagine him saying to himself, ‘He still owes me $3,700 and buys a new car?’ When I handed him a check for the amount 1 owed, he said, ‘What did you do, rob a bank?’ The War Years “1940 proved to be an eventful year. Juanita for some time had suggested that we should buy a home instead of paying rent. I think that she was the better business man. Now that we had a little money, I agreed. “We found two houses that we liked, both on Church Street. One was on a brook and the other up the street was on higher ground. The one by the stream was $4,000. The other was $3,500 and was on a large lot. We chose the latter. “It was a story-and-a-half with a full basement. The first floor consisted of a kitchen, a dining room, living room and bedroom. There was another bedroom in the upper half story. The house was heated by a coal furnace in the basement. We paid $500 down and had payments of $40 a month, including interest of 5 per cent. Later, we bought two lots, one on each side of us, from the same people, for $250 per lot. This gave us four acres with an abandoned inner urban right of way behind us. “Germany was overrunning France, Belgium and Holland and driving the British toward Dunkirk. Austria had already been annexed to Germany and a large part of Poland divided between Germany and The buck stays hersl I Spend it here. Koop it hereu I Invest In Your Community. J K Group » 5' r I 4 A r A 4 r *> II Bl ..z A* �« < i-■ 4 9 ./ * <1 •! V '•? y. /: 8 Thursday, April 17, 2025 T K HASTWGS. BANNER STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION 25- 1 74 -CZ ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH THE CONSERVATORSHIP OF DWIGHT H. WESTER. Plaintiff. V. LISA EVILSIZER and SCOTT R MUGRI 919 E. DelfiDdaols, David H Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg A Storrs. Attorneys at Law Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorw-tof PJaiQtiJf TO. LISA EVILSIZER SCOTT R MUGRIDGE Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants. Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R Mugridge, file a Notice of interest in the real property located in the Village of Middleville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as; OF #3 RECORDED OF BLOCK PLAT OF In the matter ot Jacob Kratt, a protected pervon. To ail interested persons including: Artgela RytMtski whow addressees) «/are unknown and whose (nterest m the matter may be barred or aflected by the foUovnng TAKE NOTICE A hearing will be held on Apnl 23. 2025 (via Zoom) at 315 p m at Room FC01. 206 W Court St.. Suite 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William Michael Doherty 41960 lor the following purposes Petition on appotnimenl of guardian of incapacitated indr\^al. 'Zoom Tnslructions.' Desktop PCS and Laptops: Go to Zoom website (zoom us). Click on "join a call' Join using meeting ID 5030695658 Tablets and Phones (Apple and Android): Install the zoom app from the app store or play store pnor to the cat At the 202 South Broadway LOT STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2025-030O7MA 3, OF THE THE VILLAGE MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. ACCORDING TO THE MICHIGAN, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF time of the call launch the zoom app and join using meeting ID: 5030695656 If you require special accommodaUons to use the court because of a disability, or if you need a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements. Date: April 7.2025 Darren Findling P51350 414 W Fifth Street, Royal Oak, Ml 248-399-33 Jamie Smith 12 Little Long Lake Rd, Hickory Comers, Ml 49060 269-200-7853 Middleville, Ml 49333 At least 3 days prior to the hearing dated noted below to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants, Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 28th day of May. 2025, at 9;30 o'clock in th© forenoon, shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear 4 i on that dale and time. Dated; March 26, 2025 Vicky L, Alspaugh (P42572) Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 I I I I GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duly, if your period of aclive duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Bar^ County, starting promptly at 01; IT PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale i does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Arden F Burd and Virginia J Burd, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 13, 2015, and recorded on April 20, 2015, as Document Number: 2015-004008, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Ffth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Rfth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 09,2015 and recorded December 10, 2015 by Document Number; 2015011927,, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Rve and 86/100 ($114,685.86) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as follows; Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence North degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds East along the East line of said Section 1329.33 feet to the Northeast corner of South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4,575.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds West parallel with said East Section Line 396. III. feet; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 300. •:i feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds East 396.00 feet to said North Line; thence South 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East along said North line 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 5850 BIVENS RD, NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sate unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption 1 period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Rfth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335’9200 Hours; 9;00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. Case No. 23MI00269-1 (04-03)(04-24) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1: PM. on May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juilene Chilton, a married woman, as her Sole and Separate Property Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Dale of Mortgage; January 29, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 9, 2021 Amount claimed due on dale of notice; $287,660,37 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and described as; A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as follows; Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, a distance of 962.01 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East, at right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 59442 feet; thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113.00 feel; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet; thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176.43 feel; thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114.51 feet: thence South 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feel to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said line, 33717 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 feet width, the centerline of which is described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 337.17 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 208.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centerline; thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feel; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; thence North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 327.86 feet; thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; thence North 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West 84.15 feet; thence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds West 113.00 feet; thence North 21 degrees 20 minutes 31 seconds West 168.54 feet: thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feet: thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and the point of ending Barry County, Michigan Common street address (if any): 14950 Loon Lake Dr, Bellevue, Ml 49021-8228 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you ar© a military service member on active duty, if your period of aclive duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; April 17,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1558730 (04-17)(05-08) Notice of Foredoeure by Advertisement Notice IS grven under section 3212 of Iha Witt be foreclosed by a sate of th© mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at a putAc aucbon sale to the highest bidder for cash or premises, or some part of them, at a pubkc auction sale to the highest bidder for cash cashier's check at the place of holding the arcuil court in Barry County, starting promptty or cashier's check at the place of holding th© circuit court in Barry County, starting al 1:00 PM. on May 1. 2025 The amount due promptly at 1.00 PM, on May 8. 2025. The on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sal© Placing the highest bid at the sale does amount du© on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sate Placing the highest bid Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Amy Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as morlgagee. as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Lake Michigan Credit Union Dale of Mortgage; November 27,2QM Dal© of Mortgage Recording December 12. Amount claimed due on date of notice: $106,835 93 ■i 'yt/' fl 4 if ' Ojmmon street address (if any); 178 W Broadway St. W Hand. Ml 46897-9709 Pine Blf, Hastings. Ml 49058-8128 >5 redemption period shall be with MCL 6i under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 Act of the borrower will be held responsible to period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 3. 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557462 (04-03)(04-24) 1 «4 hI •fl I sir ) I A* ? 4 ✓ /I * X9’- './('• 9 ■< .< f, 1 J ! 4 !*» ;•' r-jT' u. j’’. .|r J r ,rr. i -Tri ' ’ I k /e r ,• f i L 9 9 1=^ ?». Rui 1/ t i f ,9 ► ".<i« « *. *iC’t H3S»t I 9 * 9 J •u; » 9 A 4s • .'T' ■ .rV'- ,1 ■.A 1w 1 I A®* I </ 1 S'*' k-r 1 KU'** ’.¥¥ 9^ I k 4 •< < * :i •Sil’ I -1 < * I-'- - ;c-'S •/ •I* ,A J*"’ -fiT I r <«■ >■ #! I I. V 9 mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage 1 J > holder for damaging the property during the / fr* k4 * I *• * ' * r 1 9 >4 * redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military €<■ ■ t _**-r * • 1 I 4 I service member on active duty, it your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 4^’01 ( rax b 3?**^ - , 1 * days ago, or if you have been ordered to i- - •905 1 1 active duty, please contact the attorney for V 9 « A* •. A the party foreclosing the mortgage at th© < telephone number stated in this notice. 4 •*^9 This notice is from a debt collector I> c MST'A 99 « f V ...rXtflI''" I • t Date of notice; April 3, 2025 , 4-2’** Trott Law, PC. t 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 11 >*'9 •*** • ’•* «* Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557359 1 (04-03)(04-24) MIB ■Him HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO; THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting and public hearing on Thursday. May S'**, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope Township Hall, 5463 South M -43, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township, to consider the following variance request; I I Champion Windows/Great Day Improvements, on behalf of Garry and Molly Nesmith, is requesting relief from Sections 8.4.10.2,16.6, and 19.3 of the Hope Tovsnship Zoning Ordinance to construct an 11-foot by 11-foot enclosed porch addition to an existing nonconforming single-family dwelling within the required front yard (lakefront) on a nonconforming lot of record located at 5963 Keller Road, Delton, MI 49046 (parcel num her 08-07-017-016-00). If granted, the variance request would allow the enclosed porch to encroach fifteen (15) feet into the thirty (30) foot required setback (described in detail below). The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set back fifty (50) feet from the front (lakefront) lot line on lots in the RL, Residential Lake zoning district, which can be reduced by fifty' (50) percent on lawfully nonconform ing lots, except that a building shall not be any closer to a lakeshore than a straight line connecting the nearest building on each side of the lot In this case, the required setback is greater than the fifty (50) percent minimum due to the location of adjacent buildings. I ■JWJBlHm. « »« i' t ■ r ! Y iBBrnUBlflli IfIf eI 'f fl *1i « . > *g I' y- Je ' ip w A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours 9: a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3: p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at wjot hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. r ** *» • o L S I (jA alllu. ‘ 4 ’* I 4 5 This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with dis abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Hope Township Hall 5463 South M-43 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 I I ’i I iti r *1 r ft tii'BPto* 4 M • 3onfe-: * I : <jgc *? 1 K J k '••’■Kcfl {i-, 5^.. I a f: » t I I' i I *•» I* a ''■Wl.i’it*,' I'- . I ! •k s II ■• 1■ « a •-h. I r • I « ■/ « •• •a- « * 1'1 s., I W 1 ' Ib » / I f 1 1 A i 4 I. : I 1 I ‘■H./ 44 J' - K >1 I a a 1 K •nil* ’*WflV>'1,‘ i NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION 1 i k ■ b 7 ;l .y M i I I 1 i feiK''" k N ’ ‘ .4 % % Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 11:00 A.M. April 24, 2025 for the following items. ( I ... FT I * * « I *' J \r (i a 5 ‘ '1 hl t ’I "’•nil. ' 11 I jHU. f ! a 'J I1 Al '>1.•r a I « I. 1: « i.h • • Tfe' ••• I h •kA « a V' -’•l Selective Guardrail Brush Treatment - County Wide ' -.TttB I || J 11 '4 I- A' ■ « * . I 1 I 'k » The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. t.* 'Hi ! i . Im;.: Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc.org. k i K.' Hl I J 7- rii 'ai J i s» 4 i > fr au »» > V I '• P*. ‘!<ll »I 1 h 1* * BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Chairman David Solmes Vice Chairman Jim James Member Jamie Knight t 41 sI • ' I*!! ‘ \\ 1 blA 'i’ « s <1 h ft . 5’ * < k ^4 A." I « * I >1 i 1 II 2 1 -I r* r*V « I. , A >. is ■ r ** •3> rs I •• \ Is 4 k * « . s N. s 1 J i \ 1 r 11 ! •ti ♦9 « t■ fe k t 4 « • k •» h > A ■ t v>, I I( k I at f- *« the person who buys the property at the ♦ ♦ -yr , ■' At y » ?• 10 ’ ‘JV if'. 9 * r 1 >•4 3241a; or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature damaging the property during the redemption J ' 4 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for A eZ 6 abandoned person who buys the property at the mortgage ' ' t from the date of such sale, unless determined th© borrower will be held responsible to the ' { months from th© date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance MCL 600.3278 • ' fl c4 Common street address (if any): 1879 The ; jiese t 30 rods West of the Southeast comer of said pursuant to i rl according to the Plat thereof recorded tn Uber 6 of Plats, Page 55. Barry County Records. .-x '•Mi described West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. 9. * 4 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice $224,989.80 and 4 A '41 V I Mortgage Corporation Dale of Mortgage, April 14, 2021 Michigan, I Z^iLv z as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No, 4. 1961, * / nominee for tender and tender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Freedom Range 7 West, described as commencing MCL 600.3240(16). A.. k « Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as rrtortgagee. as County. 4 t either of which may charge a fee lor this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(8); Carmen Pifok and Jason Pirok, husband and wife Barry used for agricultural purposes as defined by 4 i purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, accordance with MCL in 600.3241a; or. if the subject real property is if ot the property, A potential land, Barry County. Situated in Village oi W Michigan, and described as. A parcel of land The redemption period shall be 6 months 4 r/ ? J at th© sate does not automabcatty enfatfe the purchaser to free arxJ dear ownership Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Section 16; thence North 271.8 feet; thence t r Date of Mortgage Recording April 23. 2017 i ' r - y w»H be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged company, either ot which may charge a fee for this information; Mr I I t revised judicatufe act of 1961.1961 PA 236 MCL 600 3212, that the following mortgs^ not automatically entitte the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser ts encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance A I revised judcature act of 1961. 1961 RA 236. MCL 600 3212. that the fottowing mortgage J Commonly Known As; 309 E. Main Street, Court Nohce IS givon under section 3212 of the Description of the mortgaged premises RECORD. this WWW HasHngsBcinner com Notice of Foredoeure by Advertisement V • I 4 I 1 'lu �b \\ J > % L. w s \ S A ' A si s'^ * • l4->4 ' I I . • > *4 ' i J ■3? u I 'i. .Aft •% . *L « tel * a« ... J;; V I * s 'u I F +v1 s *'-’T It 3fjG> ■ c fl 1 A';.' * > XS je I * I ;Tr‘" T • *7 - I tt* /I n » «K- 1 V i I** « .4 A L • . 'w* < k k , .'/i.niW J ‘-»• I: I fc V A s */ r “ *•* ( ? J X .» . ... fl X> t 4 ?* ► V’ L t v;h \%U0 1 J 11 I l\ fc. * * |U Xi V^B » •WjK r I ? 4 b - Ifl 4 11 r • fl* <*l •I me 4 * I cC.'i: b • • *1 (J I t oon *^4 A I, r • V a.?ir,ri : ?• ■■’' ’ • ■». fl - • rs lit I 1 t ’4 c. > r J * i^A ■l % n*» i -7^ > ‘V r M: ■ r 1 * * J • »*fTr ■i. >•» I J I J « w , 1 Aft p' _ • J ft « *v». -1 J- p ' H‘ r.r“k w —' »t»,‘ 'l ' SiKS^^-P -■ •>. < J I I Pl. V s SW.TZit- ft .4u !*» Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Brandon L. Eberly, a single man and Danielle M. Dewey, a single woman Original Mortgage Mortgagee: Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): TH MSR Holdings LLC f/k/a Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Mortgage: May 18, 2015 Date of Mortgage Recording; May 22, [ V" XJ $48,445.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 2 of Cappons Country Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 52. Common street address (if any): 4565 S M 37 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058-9380 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance >re ' •x r r r 71:| ► L 1" llJilTl; . 1 •l, s • r*V >>* ( 6, -11 k> < * _ '«T s. > ■F- ? 0 :l >1 A• ft T « '.r .7’ W.v:^r r u. L- n.i? I ( f • : - I J u A •J • «;.i Jl *• ^Sl JT • • ’rf .'I b -i,.-.TMir*! -»e';^ 1? •t ’ • 4 ‘-s-r? I«J with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: March 27, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1556727 (03-27)(04-17) I rrvW * ■tei r . wat.^ " — •• *L '■ n •M T »Jt,' • 7 K ' * *'«wfe= ' t ■ • '14 *B .W^Mr ■*- B. « *A? >(!• ■ ■ f . ?*u liO'i I I J I- «3 te-. I L - f* » * ^A-. " ' t-Gl..'-|p.^ • 'tSi '• •tTfcUi 2w7? fi •. I ^1 • > ( ) I I n w* -»«T * /I '•A Hi I *1 . 'fivwk k •JLU> -z’V k-, < 11 C/«J • 4- • I BM I « ft 1 J B -r ■^. FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samantha M Tobias, A Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Chemical Bank, A Michigan Banking Corporation, its successors and assigns , Mortgagee, dated September 2, 2010, and recorded on September 17, 2010, as Document Number; 201009170008639, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 21, 2020 and recorded September 21, 2020 by Document Number: 2020-010005, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and 68/100 ($5/724.68) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Lot 87 and the West 1/2 of Lot 86 of Hastings Heights, according to the Plat thereof, filed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 41, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. Commonly known as: 205 E NORTH STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302. (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00224-1 (04-03) (04-24) NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING The City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a special work shop at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 28, 2025 in the second floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the workshop will be the presenta tion of the draft municipal budget FYE 2024/2025. I ir » i MEf*!! t Linda Perin City Clerk o > * 9* ■li'c' ■ f b .A Kf/’M 2^ * t M .,«»Mt.rti tinijiyti:-: »I u. tteiL A I * «• ' NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS TO ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, SECURED BY THE LIMITED FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE Cin AND THE RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THEREON t . ' I ? ini;k* WWT** « e» Its * > f 1 I I I « I I x ’ mA -•^ AVT M «c a.. I f € ’ r;. J*!** 1 « ' 4< .................. ' H^.^fb'nod sffi m; hk t A* > t- r I 1 I vt; I JJ > k u 1.U; .r ^'•c Jt. fssf' ‘ 9^- »y-j 4M', 1 L ■t iV •'> I ri & n k i 9 *‘-^ 4 fl ' « ft I i I .« A C I>1 IM f itt 5. IP t I f I / c d r i f F 'i^l *- I r fl w 4I I ‘ *, L’« « rv k ’ .t’ ( I d I / t » t I i T ‘ ■ h •i ». *.T '.U , 1 1 d'-; (W ! V- ' .,L ' I 4 (t I I > J i ( i r* ’ , J t <c- , I' I I * I r ' « '. J' I I 1 * , z* k * t J / I <k I { I I I I r• i' \ r * 1“ •i'l J H r '■ Jf- 1 ( < if .>■ i 11 I I iv I I i I r 4 4 It I 1 I I 4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30046-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday April 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Sarah J. Nichols. Date of birth: 7-3- 1954. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Sarah J. Nichols, died 10-14-2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to James P. Nichols of 1589 N. Yankee Springs Road, Middleville, Ml 49333, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/09/2025 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 James P. Nichols 1589 N. Yankee Springs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 616-893-5621 The purpose of the Public Hearing is for City Council to hear comments and de termine the necessity of improvements and the establishment of a special assess ment district for the Downtown Parking Special Assessment District for 2025. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at mpeacock@hastingsmi.gov. Linda Perin City Clerk City of Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN I i RM V City of Hastings r » > .'? r .w 1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ado Floreani, died December 27,2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Derek Floreani, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 9, 2025 Chaligian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC Erin L. Majka P77781 480 W. Lovell St. Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (269)216-4570 Derek Floreani 15385 N. High Lonesome Way Prescott, AZ 48305 (832) 258-8797 The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269-9452468, or via email at mpeacock@ hastingsmi.gov. f ► STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30084-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Ado Floreani. Date of birth: May 7, I •1 ( 9 Thursday, April 17, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBannercom I ft ll' ■ » I 7i4'^'''" / r a’ « I J ' I '• ,V ■ ' i I '. u '’ ? ’<' I J I r< ‘f . i ) ;;r I '* fl ' (fl 91 I ‘ (1 1\ k ,«l X‘r » I J C s, Khr.'rJ **1 I I I i I k ..I' 4 I )1 This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Section 517 of the Act 34. I I i r i. I * PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE CITY OF HASTINGS intends to issue capital improvement bonds in one or more series in a maximum amount not to exceed $8,500,000. The bonds will be issued for the purpose of defraying all or a por tion of the cost of certain capital improvements along Fish Hatchery Park to Broadway Street on Green and from Green to State on Mar ket Street, within the City, including but not limited to (i) resurfac ing of such roads; (ii) construction of a mini roundabout at the in tersection of Green and Market; (iii) lead service line replacements, storm, and sanitary sewer replacement on Green and Market; (iv) water main replacement on Market Street; and (v) acquiring and constructing any and all other related appurtenances and site im provements within or immediately adjacent to the road right of way (the “Public Improvements”). The bonds to be issued shall mature within the maximum term permitted by law with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. The bonds shall be issued pursuant to Act 34 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2001, as amended (“Act 34”), including specifically Section 517 Of Act 34. SOURCE OF PAYMENT The principal of and interest on the bonds shall be payable from the general revenues of the City and shall be secured by the full faith and credit pledge of the City within constitutional, statuto ry and charter limitations. RIGHT OF REFERENOUM The bonds will be issued without a vote of the electors un less, within 45 days from the date of publication of this notice, a petition, signed by not less than 10% or 15,000 of the registered electors, whichever is less, residing within the limits of the City shall have been filed with the City Clerk requesting a referendum upon the question of the issuance of said bonds, then the bonds shall not be issued until approved by the vote of the majority of the electors of the City qualified and voting thereon at a general or special election. 1 t The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public regarding the request for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review for conversion of an existing building to a museum at 220 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 PP# 08-55-040-014-00. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday May 5, 2025, in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Please check the City of Hastings website at www.hastingsmi.gov or contact City Hall at 269-945-2468 for details. 4^ 1 s 1 ' ? 4 f 5l'* r 4 YcdLi^,sr 5 ; » ,*Ki. , W ( « rr: < s •'A f •"<■■■■* .<5! se .ft 4 is . - K, '4 1 n -^- I" 'Ite. ? I t I t. s S f **1 IJ 1 1 ■ •, :1 •7 lit S 5 L** <1 I .1. It T / f , t rJ 4 f' t ) 1 I • 1 ' 1 f I \v <* \ Ab ' I t r I I • « i \ r ) J All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit com ments. A copy of the plans and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Di rector, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Questions or com ments can be directed to Sandy Ponsetto, Administrative Specialist at 269-945-2468 or sponsetto@hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. Linda Perin City Clerk • -A4 - w> $ 1 ( ■4 > «« I ■ ;o 22C I t f •X .«•» W ’-kl J '• ( *x: 1 h 'fl «• * t fl fi r? t t« ♦ ♦ } i, COLFAX.ST / k / tt n ■:Y Linda Perin, City Clerk f •sir. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 220 W COLFAX �w w h ' j4B 1.-^ •l r c I SPORTS r 1 #1 *»■ -5«^ I «/ « >% 1i k ' #4^ >- .• J • ♦ I •I suit *4^ «7 -T I dj M ♦ ■> f I r J A * J I e t S I I J /• • "✓ J / t' ‘ • * It looked like he knew what he was doing. Running a varsity 1600-metcr race for the first time, Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden hung al the back of a pack that included (ialesburg-Augusla senior Carter Stevens, Constantine senior Robbie King and Constantine junior Alessandro Avila for most of 1450 meters. When a stiff wind out of the west quit blowing in his face quite so hard coming around the final turn. Madden look off and won handily. Madden never ran a race longer than 800-mcters as a freshman last spring in a strong first varsity track and field season with the Panthers, then he qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals in his first high school cross country season last fall traversing 5K courses all season. Head coach Dale Grimes said he is looking forward to getting back to running the 400 and the 800 like he did a year ago on the track, but the Panthers just really needed him in that race to help out on the scoreboard Monday. Madden turned in a winning time of 5 minutes 5.29 seconds in that 1600 Monday in a Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division tri with Constantine and host Galesburg-Au gusta. The points helped the DK boys' team to a 1-1 day. The Panthers scored an 81 -46 victory over the host Rams, but fell 83.5-44.5 to Constantine. The DK girls were downed by both foes, falling 67.5-51.5 to G-A and 81.67-46.33 to the Constantine girls. It was as pretty great day in the 1600-meter run for the Delton Kellogg girls too. Senior Kylie Main won the race in 6:15.51, and junior Elli Tim- _ r- - Jtfl F I WWW HastingsBanner com Brett Bremer Sports Editor A > tf / 4 « s ^'1 r Milers start SAC season strong for DK t L I Thursday, April 17, 2025 10 i r A y « <s I ^1 I Delton Kellogg junior Etli Timmerman runs to a new personal record time of 6 minutes 56.26 seconds to place second in the 1600-meter run at the SAC Valley opener Monday at GalesburgAugusta High School. merman and sophomore Makayla Lutz both set new personal record times in the race while placing second and third. Timmerman clocked in al 6:56.26 and Lutz at 7:25.47. Thal was the only event in which any of the three teams swept the lop three scoring places. The DK boys weren't too far off that with a great day in the sprints led by sophomores Logan Damron and Jace MePheeters who went 1-2 in the 100-meter dash. Damron turned in a lime of 12.00 and MePheeters 12.05. MePheeters was second and Damron third in the 200-meter dash loo, behind Galesburg-Augusta senior Levi Bom who won in 25.66. "They kind of feed off of each other," coach Grimes said of his two young sprinters. "I am seeing that develop. It is almost like a little bit of a rivalry, but a little bit of great teamwork, like let's go beat these guys kind of attitude. The two of them, they went 1 -2 in the 100-meler dash. Thal was really exciting. They were all smiles as well after the meet. That’s good to see." Senior Myles Hatton had a win on the track for the DK boys too taking the 400-meter run in 56.64. The 300-meter hurdles was a big race for the DK boys in the win over G-A. The Rams didn't have an entrant into the event. The DK team had freshman Ryan Sinclair second, junior Carter Lynch third and junior Nick Muday fourth in that race overall. Constantine senior Justin Hendrix won it in 46.79. Sinclair had a runner-up lime of 49.46. Coach Grimes said Sinclair was another one with big smiles, and a bloody knee from nicking the last hurdle in the 300-meter race, after the meet. Hendrix was a four-time champ on the boys' side. He won the long jump at 21-5.5 and he was a part of the Fal cons' winning 4x200-meter relay team. His junior teammate Bear Geibe was a four-time winner too. Geibe took the 800-meter run and was a part ofthe other three Falcon relay victories. Constantine teams won all four re lay races. Delton Kellogg foursomes were second in two of those four boys’ events. MePheeters, senior Cyrus Bain, Hatton and sophomore Kayden Conley had a runner-up lime of 1:40.80 in the 4x200-meter relay. In the 4x400-meter relay DK got a runner-up time of4:10.34 from the team of Bain, Sinclair, senior Miki Hovi and Ireshman Lane Steele. Hovi, an exchange student, had a solid day in the field for DK too with a runner-up height of 5 feet 3 inches in the high jump. Coach Grime was really pleased with both Hovi and Madden in that high jump. DK senior Wyatt Finney was second in the long jump at 19-3.5, bumping up over that 19-foot mark after bein in the 18’s at the first meet of the season. In the throws, the DK boys were led by sophomore Evan Flesner who set a PR of 92-11 to place fifth in the discus and was third in the shot put with a mark of 35-9. It was a solid day all around for those DK distance runners in the girls’ meet. Main was the runner-up in the 800-me- Saxons shoot to sixth at first 1-8 golf jamboree Brett Bremer Sports Editor Host Harper Creek ran away with the first Interstate-8 Athletic Confer encejamboree of the season Monday at Binder Park Golf Course. The Beavers put up a score of 313 to outscore runner-up Marshall by 20 strokes at the 18-hole event to open conference play. Hastings was led by junior Daniel Jensen in a sixth-place finish. He shot an 84 to finish in 12th individually. He started on number 16 and promptly birdied the par-5, 460-yard number 17. he also closed the front nine strong with four straight pars. Marshall shot a 333 as a team to place second ahead of Parma West ern 334, Jackson Northwest 342, Coldwater 370, Hastings 373 and Pennfield 416. Freshman Andrew Barton shot a 93 for the Saxons, junior Bronson Elliott shot a 98 and senior Hunter Pennington scored a 98 too. Harper Creek senior Colton Beard led the league with a two-over-74. His senior teammate Spencer Denney tied Western’s Hayden Kim for run ner-up honors as they both shot a 77. The top five for the day included Coldwater sophomore Dracyn Fos ter (78) and Northwest junior Jake Brafford (79). The Beavers’ scoring group also included an 80 from sophomore Mack King and an 82 from senior Quinn Barrick. Marshall was led by sophomore Henry Strand who scored an 81 to place eighth overall. The Redhawks also got an 83 from junior Clark Erwin, an 84 from senior Kayden Granger and an 85 from seniorXande Goss. Pennfield’s leader was senior Evan Lampert who scored a 97, and the Panthers’ top four also included a 103 from senior Braden Campbell, a 106 from junior Nolan Badger and a 110 from Brenden Back. k 4 r i' r I I -■# s V A 9 * 6/ V ? If #• x*. » 9 i •-i, X.K ¥ k * > 'si r ti It* fr: 7 .? *: 5^ 4» >> »■ ’Ji-i / f » # ■ *. •1 * »# F •• f* ✓ Ollf i * i ft 1<* 1 ^j. 1 I. ■'Sa* q 4I t r* *4 tT \W f *1 A t !■! fsj i Is^ re V ' a- J i 4 V 1 J ® A ' ■ si <r n * e. •> 1 «1 1 V i ^- Delton Kellogg sophomore Evan Fleser takes a final turn in the shot put during his team's SAC Valley duals with Constantine and Galesburg-Augusta at Galesburg-Augusta High School Monday. >5 %* I >♦ ‘1 ai(its>’ 1,4 Sfci 49 :s f •* Ar •*R* . I i r * *• I I 1 I /J f •4 k r' c ua®*®' ±reHS4 I 4 5. t ‘ I '5 JIS'; p f 4 ff ♦ « 9 I « V » ■nsjisr--- -* --•rt•.1 ' 4 < h I - --rrr t A F 4 1! J If -<r I X I J 1 ■ W It® r S 4ft i •; jB|- k «<, 'f♦ ♦ T -4.^' I • T I r fl 1 4 t ssaSnisatsia- 3^:’: laWaiiL ssisfie 3Ei ■*': » jsr* fV « aM a I ’SSSedJiSUBi® r IhfeQmfeferf Ei 1 »■ T1 ( • Jsa 1 w : 4 ■■ aika>» '.-I 4 nf > wft ,4 IV> RAMq < .“••Fit ir-' :R^ RIMS T _ . - . •«« ( sjsa ■Ji-? - ** W ■ ..m S w I• l» 'ze -1’ b ■ - '^'5® JSj *! • 1 l» « ’ ■ t’.-— -- - ‘ - . .. .. .. ;—I -I ')fl A ’^felsu; b... M •-:e k . I u L* Delton Kellogg junior Izabelle Gruber races to a runner-up finish in the 100-meter hurdles Monday during her team's SAC Valley duals with Constantine and the host Rams at Galesburg-Augusta. Photos by Brett Bremer I K * / *;f.U K < J. j f * * r <ia4! r > I * , ’ A'iH > ter run with a time of 2:48.36 behind Constantine’s Kailee Jones (2:41.02). Timmerman was fifth in that race while wetting her PR at 3:12.68. DK junior Izabelle Gruber placed second behind Constantine junior Jaedyn Herlein in the two hurdles races. Herlein won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.11 with Gruber clocking in at 18:40. In the 300-meter low hurdles, Herlein won with a time of 52.24 and Gruber was second in 55.05. Herlein was a four-time champ on the day also taking the long jump at 16-.75 and running with the winning 4x200-meter relay team for the Falcons. DK girls' teams were second in the 4x 100-meter relay, the 4x200-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay. Sopho more Brynlee Babbitt-Smith, freshman Alexandra Ryder, junior Lily DeVries and senior Mia Kohlen had a time of 1:01.97 in the 4x 100-meter relay. In the 4x200-meter relay the DK team of Babbitt-Smith, DeVries, Ryder and Gruber was second in 2:10.49. The 4x400-meter relay team of Gruber, Ryder, senior Jillian Leclercq and Main earned a time of 5:06.68. Senior Jaidyn KI imp won four events for the G-A girls. She took the high jump at 4-10, the shot put with a mark of 33-4, she won the 400-meter run in 1:02.22 and beat out freshman Jenisyn Klimp by almost a second to win the 200-meter dash in 27.67. Jenisyn was the 100-meter dash champ in 13.43. Delton Kellogg junior Violet Kokx led her team in the field events. She had a runner-up throw of 71-2 inches that coach Katie Ingle was really happy to see, and Kokx also placed third in the shot put with a mark of 27-8. Kohlen tied for second in the high jump for the Panthers by getting over the bar at 4-3. The Delton Kellogg teams were set to take on Schoolcraft and Hackett Cath olic Prep in more SAC Valley contests at DKHS Wednesday, April 16. League contests continue April 23 at Kalama zoo Christian. •-'X 1 •I I V’t • *4, •1 ’h. . •X *.4 t J 5 ' s*4 " >\ 1 A > •* V*-', J -•►C •i\ & s » I- " *« •v •X I h’.; "- ■ ' 4 s , ». « rw ? . I I I I 1^ A., u V’ *h X #? k r. 5i * 5 ->! J J s 4l X..' a % * 1 ** !•: ir* 4 ( J S^Si* .i I V ' i s % t -S * k* *■ <u. J. i t “K >« 1 K i A *5i^ Delton Kellogg senior Cyrus Bain gets off the blocks at the start of the 200-meter dash Monday during his team's SAC Valley duals with Galesburg-Augusta and Constantine at Galesburg-Augusta High School. « vA \ I 04 4 K A A •» \ A ‘ s\ » ............ !A< - •t I 4 4 i', r » vr •9 r, >* " t t * V V > 'A tk 4; k ■ » ! k -A S * 1 ^r* >5 L\ w •hs L' . to* > V_ •"I '\ r^ L A r \ J H if ^ftt ''JS5IkV * I, . r -s’ k.* I I Ik V ... -> *. �’4b I I k Tfc- - I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, April 17, 2025 1i '"I J, Lions still trying to build confidence in batter’s box .'f l. f *1 6. r . I... I % ■A U‘r.f f I . A ► ■T;. I r ' J-* r Brett Bremer Sports Editor j J I 1 I. 1 f ; I f I f - I i r" r f' I i , I lijjJ J ' \ Ar I ni) G n' fejpwmoM B tVvrt brB * 1 t 4 I aril TOl 2T; inHTHBff “I r* r f^37rif owl > !t ?*Trr ij w iuib k I 1 I •> 1 hfw ,89iofroriqo2 ( junior and that’s it,” Maple Valley head coach Nick Blakely said. “We’re still learning, but they’re getting a lot better. They’re hashing through knowing the mental part of the game, and believing in themselves that they can hit the ball and stuff like that.” Coach Blakely was especially pleased with the defensive effort his girls put forth in game one. There were a few errors here and there, but overall the Lions did a decent job of making the Vikings earn their runs - both with a solid defensive effort and something of an improved pitching performance from recent seasons. Sara Hickey started at pitcher in both ballgames for the Lions, Aubree Roth There have been worse days, and there are sure to be better ones. The Maple Valley varsity softball team was shut out by Bronson in two games of their Big 8 Conference dou bleheader at Maple Valley High School on a cold, windy Tuesday afternoon. The Vikings scored 18-0 and 22-0 wins over the Lions. Calleigh Koontz was hit by a pitch and Payton Morawski worked a walk in game two. They were the only two baserunners for the Maple Valley team during the two three-inning ballgames. “We’re still ayoung team, loaded with sophomores, and one senior and one 4 i 4 * * 1 1 4 •T JF*m- : I*.:»! 4; 4 •7.'‘ a V * J v •>• J** .' <*•15 e4 I * Maple Valley’s Sarah Hickey stretches off the bag at third to get a throw from home as Bronson’s Aurora Deck-Phair slides safely in during game two of their Big 8 Conference doubleheader at Maple Valley High School Tuesday. Photos by Brett Bremer • > 1 -4. ' 7 I I *» t 4 « * r 1 » K % < t • t • i I V I :» a, I ’n I I 6 4 L I * « • '■< . r. »k w % s 1 . ■: 5 t ¥ 4 // 4 I c 4k J.'*. V I < '■:? *^.r**: * • ' ^^r > ! P I \ •ff , * 5^ ) *** r * «> V . A 4 i. A'A * I 1J 1 •4 . * A' ’ /s/' f v.^ 'WV < s * 1 «»’ J , I J* A ** zZ • I \ L n >.• r k I vJ* I . * r -J * « i < > « ♦ 4 t A:- ff r* * *% ♦‘.J I < k .* ** A, ir i 6. I t V . “ts '. •« X> r U * -V<c •w c •r / A Aubree Roth pitches for the Maple Valley varsity softball team during game two of its Big 8 doubleheader with visiting Bronson Tuesday afternoon. -jcP 1 k i 1 j:d I c ‘-JA _• uifl I . TC uV/] M" "I closed out game two in the circle. Be tween the two of them they only issued five walks through the three games. Bronson had to put the bat on the ball to move around the bases, Braelynn Gimenez had a big game one for the Vikings knocking two home runs in and driving in four. She scored in all three of her plate appearances in game one and scored five runs in five trips to the plate overall. Her replace ment in the second inning of game two, Ashlynn Harris, hit a home run too. Lydia Wells, Delanee Carpenter, Madison Shaw and Kalyeah Shoup had two hits apiece in game two for the Vikings, and Aurora Deck-Phair was 3-for-3. In game one, Kailynne Scare and Kyra McCormick joined Gimenez in belting two hits each for Bronson. Coach Blakely said growing confidence in the batter’s box will be key to the Lions’ season, really on both sides oftlie ball. He said he could see his defense wane a bit in game two as ±e struggles with the bat turned into struggles with the glove. Ashlyn Harris threw threw the three-inning no-hitter for the Vikings in game one, and Shaw tossed the three-inning, no-hitter in game two. Harris struck out the first eight batters she faced. Shaw struck out seven total. That is a real good team,” Blakely k( I >r * — ■i.n —Mi- ■ i» t ?l * *> A Lions atop a couple field events at Mohawk Relays sr I • i ’J Z I & ■ Yt > ir 0G2 1 IsiC • ’Cit|2 * ■pl 11 .bho 1 I T v J afc J rt j I *' liy; iSf »w* Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions had a few of the top field event performances Saturday at Mor ley-Stanwood’s Mohawk Relays. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team had the junior duo of Andrew Phenix and Tyrese Robinson-El win the discus competition with Phenix firing off the top throw ofthe event at 106 feet 11 inches and Robinson-El adding a throw of 95-7. Lion freshman Kelvin Nevins-Davis was the top individual in the long jump with a mark of 18-3 and another fresh man, teammate Gavin Swift, was ninth overall in that event with a jump of 16-5. That pair also competed in the high jump for the Lions with Nevins-Davis getting over the bar at 5-10 to place third and Swift sixth at 4-10. The top finish for the Maple Vai- 1 •■• ’• fj 4 VflBJi: “ -3f Crum t - ' rrvfaW r b A < ’’ • jwoaqe / oifF l' >f «*•*- U Hrilr c. t I T '■■I., ■fciUiC. - / \r » p -119' t . •' -W’ f blrr y 4 J. • rrrrzLte I « IITI I4 ! I I • I • e J I ' I I 3 k / M I iO.d. ' I 1 B r • A I 1 . 9 IV I u / I t I ! I' e K- *I I A/ ) f I I 1 ■ .r’ f I J < • r I I Jfl / I A ! I I r •J i r m fl i> I ley boys on the track came from the 1200-meter sprint medley relay team that placed third in 3 minutes .62 sec onds. The Lion foursome in that race was made up of Nevins-Davis, junior Holdyn Clinkscales, Robinson-El and sophomore Quincy Page. The Maple Valley girls were also third in that 1200-meter sprint medley relay which includes a 400-meter leg, two 200-meter legs and then a second 400-meter leg. The Lion foursome of junior Sienna Lowe, sophomore Ammira Felder, sophomore Leannah Johnson and junior Athena Morehouse earned a time of 3:35.54 in that event. The Maple Valley girls’ team also had a freshman 4x200-meter relay team of Noelle Clinkscales, Abby Harvey, Lily Diaz and Lydia Emerick place third in 2:10.02. The Lions’ were fourth in the regular 4x200-meter relay with the team B I Young Lions jump right into Big 8 golf season - tl' 1 " ri r** I' p i: ' •1 t i • I'! r % w •r * f ( aF r * 4 r d I f ‘ k’ I n I I .Il of Lowe, junior Izabelle Soper, sopho more Audrey Burpee and Morehouse turning in a time of 2:08.89. Emerick teamed with Burpee, Ariel Kenyon and junior Izabelle Soper for a fourth-place time of 15:22.98 in the 4000-meter distance medley relay that included a 1200-, a 400-, an 800- and a 1600-meter leg. Burpee was the top high jumper in the girls’ meet getting over the bar at 4-8 and Morehouse cleared 4-2 for a total team height of 8-10, which matched Ithaca for the best of the day. The Ithaca boys’ and girls’ teams both won championships at the meet. Ithaca won the girls’ meet with 112 points ahead of White Cloud 108, Lakeview 96, Morley-Stanwood 46, Maple Valley 38 and Reed City 25. The boys’ title went to Ithaca with 126 points ahead of Lakeview 92, Mor ley-Stanwood 80, White Cloud 69, Reed City 37 and Maple Valley 36. The Lions had their Big 8 Conference opener postponed due to the weather Tuesday, and that meet was moved to Wednesday, April 16, at Concord. The Lions host the Lakewood Invitational in Nashville this Saturday and then head to Reading for a conference dual April 23. I Brett Bremer Sports Editor r Wf - I I • '/14 K I f I -4^' I f 0 » -V, . I . r f J K* * ' I . I t fj 1 f i 1’ I r* I /•l I VM < <4 I a’ * * n Z I 2, L { zw « ? I 111 ir di I ' I J •d k I I t t3 i ‘ A J ir/ .* A f k I 4 ’ 163' J J I > I ■ rf* t ■ '/!>■ • jU’ ( I 1 J . > r / J r'9 "ik t* ■ O xij /' u J 4 1*=? I f * Jb j J I I « •*r . J K-.c , Ir I I I *T ►1 L-' t x\i1> 'V IZ A I.4 •* 4? r t SB?' 4 t * » ) I 1 b . * I ) k > I f ■« * r* I I t I t ( J ' r iFiW The Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf team got in its first round of the season at the Big 8 Conference jamboree hosted at Concord Hills Golf Course Monday. Springport took the day’s victory with an overall score of 193 ahead of Quincy 205, Stockbridge 212, Bronson 233, Concord 238, Union City 239 and Maple Valley NTS. The Lion team did not have a team score with three golfers competing, one shy of the number needed to earn a score in the team competition. Bradley Cushing was the Lion leader on the day with a score of 63. A par on number five was one of the highlights of his round. The Maple Valley team also had ju nior Hayze Sifton and freshman Ezekiel Carney competing. Junior Maximilian Argumedo from Springport had the day’s top individ ual score at 39. Junior Wyatt Loso led Stockbridge with a runner-up score of 44. Quincy had junior Braylon Estlow third with a 45. In the team victory, Springport also got a 48 from Brody Baum, a 51 from Stone Overweg and a 55 from Eli Worth. Dave Huber is the new Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf coach this spring, tak ing over for former leader Trent Harvey. All three Lions on the roster a new to varsity golf. “Usually golf is a sport that you play to do better against your own score form previous rounds of golf,” Huber said in the preseason. “With competitive golf the focus is beating the other opponents. It is more about playing a smart round of golf instead of always going for broke with every shot.” “The goal for this year is to gain ex perience and golfing fundamentals to grow the program for future seasons,” he added. Bronson is set to host the conference this afternoon, April 17, at Bella Vista Golf Club. There are conference jam borees on the slate for Monday hosted by Springport at Burr Oak Golf Club and Tuesday hosted by Stockbridge at Timber Trace Golf Club. * t f I » t > r « 4 , ( I I V 7 1 ■».* , J STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OFTHE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OFTHE FRIEND OFTHE COURT Under Michigan law, the Chief Family Judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1, 2025. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; • Whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Acts are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Chief Family Judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address, to Hon. William M. Doherty, Barry County Trial Court, Family Division, 206 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058. said. “They were on top last year. They know what they’re doing over there. So do we, but it takes time. Can’t build Rome in a day.” The next day for the Lions is today. They’ll head to Union City for a Big 8 Conference doubleheader this af ternoon, April 17. Maple Valley hosts Concord for two conference games April 22 and then will face Olivet in two at Olivet High School April 25. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by JOHN HINKLE and PETRA HINKLE, husband and wife (collectively, “Mortgagor"), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee”), dated September 24, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1, 2018, as Instrument No. 2018-009466 (the “Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars ($19,20783). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows; The South 300 feet of Lot 31, Algonquin North Shore Subdivision, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 50. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as; 1615 Pleasant View Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-13-080-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor. Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: April 10, 2025 HASTINGS SAVINGS BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK Mortgagee Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32274393 �J 4 1.^ f. I I*' 12 4 •T''■ "f 1 Thursday, April 17, 2Q25 THE HASTINGS BANNER r www.HastingsBanner.com Bronson wins battle of aces in Vermontville p‘ i 4 It 'I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Bronson scored a run in its last at-bat to break a scoreless deadlock with the Lions in the Big 8 Confer ence varsity baseball opener at Gris wold Field at Roger Corey Diamond Tuesday afternoon, and then a burst of hail combined with the setting sun brought an early end to game two. A Lion error and a pair of singles olT the Viking bats brought home what proved to be the winning run in game one after Maple Valley se nior pitcher Jakeb McDonald no-hit visiting Bronson for six innings in game one in Vermontville. Kamron Brackett delivered a single into right for Bronson with runners on second and third and one out in the lop of the seventh. McDonald struck out six and walked two in the complete game effort in which he gave up just the one unearned run. Lion head co^ch Bryan Carpenter said that McDonald was around the plate with his pitchers, challenged the Viking hitters and kept the Lions in the bailgame. Carson Stevens was at least as good for the Vikings. He walked two in the second inning, but that was the only time he really experienced any trouble. A one-out single off the bat of the Lions’ TJ Pierce in the bottom of he fifth was the only hit for Maple Valley. “Stevens mixed it up well, had us guessing all night instead of reading the ball out of his hand and staying back,” coach Carpenter said. Stevens struck out ten and walked three in his seven innings on the mound. Whether or not the Lions and Vikings conclude game two will likely depend on the weather the rest of the spring and how the Big 8 Conference championship race starts to shake out. Small hail started pouring down right after a Carson Milboum dropped down a sacrifice r. on the mound for the Lions and al lowed four unearned runs on three hits and two walks through 1,1 innings. He struck out one. Kaiden Meyers and Coblentz both threw in relief for the Lions. Maple Valley, now 1-1 overall this season, is set to travel to Union City for another Big 8 Conference dou bleheader on Thursday, April 17. The Lions host their annual Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Invitational Saturday, April 19, in Vermontville. League action resumes next week with the Lions hosting Concord Tues day, April 22. p ■ .** 1? •> • •♦•A A* •» i. * •» <1 LX ,» * I • f & ] 11 11 jf’. •. ‘ 'V J i .» 4 I. it 4 .4; t .3 -• 1( t I ' X I 1 . i'* . •> ir / r I ' J •J 1 ;r 1 F / I I I f t J I * I • '* ! » /J 11 I »; it ( t If 1 » I I I * • t i '!»" ) » i c I k f if v * ) r-i ■r / t fir" I ' ’ .■J |s' til 14 4 h’ b 1^’ II r(i;: t. IK J V 1*. *, 1 4 ( 3 r J 4^ 9^ I I I I « J 4 .•t; I V >1: I* ! « 4 fB I J u*? k I » t I * > €■ ? I sr f I > I •I * * n ---- ] k < *11 «5 V* J-. k A •< •/ =v LifcAV 1 I 4 I ..A a > k V { .1 a.y Be 4 4. .^-1*1*2 I 1 >3,- . •x it S % s r I ■» 4 r I i ff. a?#. K i I i.. I I ‘ 1 I J ?< s« , u FW^t^ K Kw. 5^ * 13^ >• v\ Ml bl* . 91 I 'i £ I t w iS rti. *IH >2. w- > I I •• V *** I tl r *1 1 iT— « i fl9* I ■S', L.X4 «i, ■ « K ■ —** , I I «I F '.X --G n-r L• «* i 4' v>; w :. 1 > *1 r w.. r I A z to even things up. Nolan Hoefler, McDonald, Milboum and James Coblentz had singles for the Lions in that one through the first four plus innings. McDonald, Bobby Bryson, Wiggs, Milboum and Coblentz had one RBI apiece. Teegen McDonald started game two ir I ?** bunt to advance teammate Jimmy Wiggs from first to second in the top of the fifth inning with the two teams tied at 6-6. The Lions had a 6-4 lead after scoring five times in the top of the third inning of that second bailgame, but the Vikings got one back in the bottom of the third and another in the bottom of the fourth iy? 1 4 Maple Valley’s Jake McDonald takes a deep breath before stepping back into the batter’s box during game two of his team’s Big 8 Conference doubleheader against visiting Bronson at the Griswold Field at Roger Corey Diamond in Vermontville Tuesday. Pholos by Breit Bremer si •>: :-*r Ds < v < ) » ?FT •<S :!>• KI r f .•i; biU *•» «*». V -r 'r * . liRf </ I n Maple Valley’s TJ Pierce gets a jump of first base during the top of the third inning of game two Tuesday against visiting Bronson in Vermontville. t iicrni iy«E ^thev' I / t H .-r : 4 W J ^JHUENA i,.nL qrnu( I 4^ c fTp ♦ ’C J Ef" ,i £ ,al goh.X IA d ^jan i Bfi \inr k. X I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE — .1 !■ ' *• - TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY ♦ OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on May 8, 2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commis sion for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson fmthompson@pcimi. com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following; 1. A request submitted by builder Michael Carr on behalf of property owner Robert Mclivaine for Special Land Use and Site Plan Review approval. The request pertains to the property located at 15505 S M-43 Highway, Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 (Parcel ID: 08-12-036-050-00), which is zoned R-2 - Single & Two Family, Medium Density Residential. The applicant seeks approval to expand e legal non-conforming structure by removing and replacing the existing roof system and increasing the height of the perimeter walls by three (3) feet. This request is being considered in accordance with Section 6.16, "Non-Conforming Buildings/Structures" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. 2. A request submitted by property owner Mario Mendoza for Special Land Use and Site Plan Review approval for the property located at 11914 Buckley Road, Plainwell, Ml 49080 (Parcel ID: 08-12-090-006-00), currently zoned R-2 Single 8i Two Family, Medium Density Residential. The applicant proposes to remove and replace an existing 9'4" x 16' section of the structure and construct an approx imately 12' X 33' deck system. All proposed improvements are located on the lakeside of the home. This request is being considered in accordance with Section 6.16, "Non-Conforming Buildings/Structures" of the Prairieville Town ship Zoning Ordinance. 3. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment{s} at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 .e- - DK/Martin soccer girls run their record to 3-0 I li r I I ’ *-*-f“"**' < /I A. . * AT ‘, J I f Delton Kellogg/Martin kept its 2025 varsity girls’ soccer record perfect with a 4-1 non-conference win over visiting Pennfield Tuesday. Luna Lemus scored the lone goal of the second half to help the DK/Martin girls seal the victory, finishing off a comer kick from teammate Teagan Hamlin. Sara Schipper scored once and Claire Barker tallied two goals for DK/Martin. The host Panthers led the match 3-1 at the half. Schipper’s goal came just five minutes into the game as she put away an assist from Elyse Blackbum. Barker had two quick goals later in the first half, with Hamlin earning an assist. Pennfield cut into the 3-1 DK/.Martin lead with a goal late in the first half. Delton Kellogg/Martin goalkeeper Johannah Houtkooper made seven saves in the win, while her team out shot the Pennfield girls 18-10 for the match. The DK/Martin girls improved to 3-0 with the win. They will be home again Friday, April 18, to take on Quincy. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. They go to Parchment Monday and Hackett Catholic Prep Tuesday to start the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division season. «« •’ n. i- ♦ Lr / ' f w kWW - I. I ' i r. J L I k I ’ _4 r »k r ,. ..m r T f.iT'* i' ' Tiitaisyli^'. 1 h ; i' 4 t* 4 nsT . ?''N r*"* Jw I > .ai it rsao ’ S' L? i! ■ • • VW I** ,I '1113^ j 4 1 U%r •TTfb' J / r ■ ■ IJI •4 a .’k 1 f '-4' .;i i 'J A-f .1 •ti: I It I 1- 1 j'k if 1 .K 4 ........k J «« , k?. .? v««* .1 • .. I. h. * . . J 1 4 <7 ii *t ■ Si I r • 1 IK/ c ici Jr? It ( F a M 1 I 1 ''.u 9 •“ . J. - •• •—Vt I I- y:' ' * <1 I I TV•’Ts 3 .iSBtt- '•’jft f if n » »& ‘, Solid defense set to lead young Eagle soccer squad i 1 I; bir* 1 1 4 I i * A ( I Brett Bremer Sports Editor . 'V'. ' 1 ^'1 •r J :n J1 I < V J' 1 1 F i 4I .. i »« 1 1 » V-' I T J 4 I Vr- : fiw *V « t r I li ? i iK, J-*' I 4 V PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNH, MICHI GAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing \will be held on May 7, 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal's for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.coml or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing includes, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner Mario Mendoza for a variance to allow the construction of an addition and deck system to a single-family dwelling that does not meet required setback standards. The subject property is located at 11914 Buckley Road, Plainwell, Ml 49080 (Parcel ID: 08-12-090-006-00) and is zoned R-2 - Single & Two Family, Medium Density Residential. This request is being reviewed pursuant to Section 4.24, "Waterfront Lots" and Section 4.41, "Schedule of Lot, Yard and Area Requirements" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. Brett Bremer Sports Editor freshman stopper Ava Lilly to the back The Barry County Christian varsity girls’ soccer team is kicking its way into its 2025 spring season. The Eagles were just under .500 a year ago, and hoping to keep adding wins in their ninth season under head coach Justin Schultz. The Barry County Christian head coach said he likes that his team has a really strong and cohesive defensive unit with senior goalkeeper Nevaeh Stolz back in net. Protecting the goal again with her this spring are senior stopper Hope Gamo, sophomore sweeper Mad dy Denton and sophomore fullback Lylah Schultz. The Eagle coach is also pleased to add line talent. Sophomore Faith Gamo is the top returning attacker for the Lions. She'll be looking to pressure opposing defens es along with freshman forward Lucy Schultz and freshman center halthack Lilliah Hamilton other key newcomers to the roster. “We’re a pretty young team and will be the next couple years,” coach Schultz said. “We have seven freshman coming T iir\. J * t I I Ml > »» 17 ' '4^ wu 'i 111 ► 5 4 •I 's I V r ' JUri -I “»r 1 p. I k;;«wh4Yar.L'^ ♦ I Cj c f > 4 , V :•' ?*|' * J I, 5:j H) h n r h “ f Z> t. r 4 , A. /> '• VCiSY' 7^ vy !' ]h'" 'i kI c|-Vl -h , I ’ ^1 ) JJ T V X tXH^ :j a f up from there the next few years. r I, ■■- A d T •uv* ■ 1 Hl -r I fl !• :k I I ’s? isi '1- .<■ f 1 'G, . X t V w»»« tTr *’ al IS' V >• I . * - - > -r «. If I ! n. tj 1, r t'- f <1 ' J *> Group fk • I *-“-i 1 J' - ♦ ♦ >1* I ■ ] jl 6' 4 '-rtA I ( 'r I s.^ ‘ h mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER i I <1 Send your student achievements or personal milestones to * e; I >J t o 11 Ik li CELEBRATE SUCCESS! 1 i { w *v ! All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic rneeting is V 4 < ■I ffii* PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 ' 11 up next year.” He expects this to be a decent season for his squad, and the Eagles will be push ing to bump their record over the .500 mark and the program is only pointing 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. * I « held, to participate via the electronic meeting. % 1 ) ,1 r 1 I i I I fc. x “U. ’s » 3. 9 s • '■*1 Xx Ri k **. Hj •%.5 V < �I % I I • 'A I t 3* g, ^6(13 819« 'i I 1 I 1 •< 11 11 ‘3 L« t & I 7 n fiz® 1^11 o| IS ip I r Iv t The Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf team placed fourth at the first two Southwestern A±letic Conference Valley Division jamborees ofthe season. Kalamazoo Christian, Hackett Cath olic Prep and Schoolcraft went I-2-3 at ihejamboree al Eastern Hills Friday, and those were the top three teams when the conference met up again Monday. The Comets came out on top Friday on a fifth-score tiebreaker over the Irish as both teams put up a score of 153. School craft was third at 163 ahead of Delton Kellogg/Martin 182, Constantine 187, Parchment 208 and Lawton 219. Finishing up spring break week Friday, DK/Martin had just four guys competing. Sophomore Grady Matteson led the way with a score of 40 that had him seventh individually. Freshman Ja son Marshall and junior Carter Brickley both shot a 46 for the Panthers andj unior Gabe Smoezynski added a 50. Hackett junior Justin Tyler and K-Christian senior Ian Tuin tied for the day’s individual honors with twounder-33s. Schoolcraft senior Luke Rykse was third with a 36. The Comet team also got a 38 from freshman Owen Adams, a 39 from sophomore Brixton Devries and 43s from senior Isaac Riggs and freshman Ian Riggs. Hackett senior Chris Ogrin shot a 38, and the Irish added a 41 from senior Andrew Ogrin and a 41 from senior Grahm Zygadlo. Back at it at Oide Mille Golf Club Monday, Kalamazoo Christian won with \ 1 / >• i • a rr I I I 1 I; 1 ’ n ■ .'^1. I ? ■ i I I f I 1 < 1 *1 «k4* 1 J I . 1 t !■ it. "^9^. i' ’i • *1 *8 tea 1 T L, -iiu jJS ' * • *; 'f 4< f xC t ■ . I b f. Be-rfftu . i i e. J •V t ■; orH’’ ■ I t . r’. W. — ( life,' J’ k- Tlu I 1 •t *I . 1 A ’• wc 4 j^.jrnnd' J , Liv; BP/fiaJjj R i 1 J- •> i J I. I 54m F’s ^■.1 u*'-' ■' I t - i. ' w.-L- b 'n«* i *1 ’« . i '■~ r ■ +'^11 3llk3< “« o:> : sJs w* ^«i±n* I y ► /) r I -u.wrui i'lttfe't. ’WWI I '•'nri-, I '»• < ■ ■. <• . rz}, P I / 1 .. 4 <001^ V U i» UubiVAbri r ' flu- * •4 1 5 • I -tj * ife. J .1 I I » I Lift I n io£O9 I ' ) 'U t> J • .7 T trrf ‘ LHJ^^ /b».— > tsic f b ’r I f' P 4 te* wF t « f’fOf TW * . t I L—4 I B* * I ’ « I 'ni r A • 4 I I 9 i'. uH t ^■aioiL Hi. . I I * Iv » t •, J I 1 Ji* 4 'I't' l?i-; -T*i' 6 'A : J M < < W 1 e ■ . /' V r> A .'Q 1 ♦ m b 1 I ..•H I TW A 2 * % \ The Barry County Christian School varsity baseball team opened its 2025 spring season with a split in a dou bleheader with the West Michigan Crusaders home school team based out of Grand Rapids. The Crusaders built an 8-1 lead through three innings and held on for an 8-7 win in game one of the double header in Hastings and then ±e Eagles rallied for four runs in the bottom ofthe fourth inning for a 5-3 win in game two. Kenen Fogt threw two shut out innings in game two and Ryan Kam menzind got the win with a perfect inning of relief for the Eagles in the fourth inning of game two. A pair of walks and a pair of singles an overall score of 161 ahead of host Schoolcraft 162, Hackett Catholic Prep 166, DK/Martin 186, Constantine 191, Lawton 193 and Parchment 207. Matteson led the DK team again with a 42 and Marshall shot a 45. Back from break, junior Tyler Howland scored a 48. DK also added a 51 from Brickley. Schoolcraft freshman Ethan Demaso led the league with an even-par-36. Devries led the Comets with a 37 and Tyler shot a 38 to lead Hackett. They were the top three individuals at the jamboree. Matteson was the only guy not from K-Christian, Schoolcraft or Hackett to earn a spot in the top ten. The Panthers are set to be on their home course today, April 17, for the annual Kent Enyart Invitational. Kalamazoo Christian hosts a SAC Valley jamboree at Kalamazoo Country Club next Monday, April 21. Cayman Joppie drove in four runs. Joppie, Fogt and Kammenzind stole two bases each. Of the eight runs against three Eagle pitchers, only one was earned as both teams made three errors. Grant VanderWoude threw two innings of relief giving up one hit and a walk and no earned runs while striking out five for the Eagles. Korban DeJong had a single and a double and Ethan Huizinga had two hits for the Crusaders in their win, and Huizinga got the win on the mound allowing one earned run through four innings. He gave up two hits and two walks while striking out seven. The Eagles are scheduled to be in Williamston Saturday. pushed across the first run of the bot tom of the fourth of game two for the Eagles, tying things up at 3-3 and then two Eagle runs scored on a Crusader error to clinch the win in the shortened bailgame. The two singles in the inning, by Teegen Whitmire and Nathan Loerop, were the only tw o hits of the ballgame for the Eagles. In game one, the Crusaders scored six runs in the top of the first and two more in the top of the second to build an 8-1 lead, but the Eagles fought back with a run in the third, two in the fourth and then three in the bottom of the fifth to get within one run. Fogt, Jonathan Hawkes, Whitmire and Ryan Wise had the four Eagle hits in game one, all of them singles. Brett Bremer Sports Editor THE MOSTXRUSIEDJHAME^IN BOPFINO ■ I .'■1 ’***^ ’’ft-. ** * « >. ft SHERRIFF GOSLIN V? ■O’ r •* -* 'J- • «r * *.ft« < * ’.A 4 > * YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. 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NEW EVENTS FORTK 3Tt0WW3H XTHOR w_T ( J V •l 0 r laA* p Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 2pniTasH 7ir.!di/ aiidu^ rssiie stfit? 3 T BSWT IM senileBh' ;i in: THE HASTINGS www.HastingsBanner.com lUoH.WWV,; ‘I ’.(iH 7 • DEVOTED TO BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 52 C£ OH ,0\r .JOV PAGE 11 I PAGE 4 L PAGE 10 QUICK RESPONSE EARNS TK A DRAW WITH UNDEFEATED } SAILORS THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, April 24, 2025 M TK superintendent search narrows after candidate withdraws > jnebnetnhequs )IT Hunter McLaren pursuits and are looking forward to continuing the process with Mr. Bill Crane and Mr. Robert Pouch.” The board held first-round inter views with four candidates earlier this month: Troy Reehl, retired Hillsdale Intermediate School District superintendent; Robert Pouch, Morrice Area Schools superintendent; Dan Scoville, Director of Human Services and Elementary Academic Services at Cedar Springs Public Schools; and Bill Crane, Kent City Community Schools superintendent. The four were chosen from 15 total applicants, with the board inviting Reehl, Pouch and Crane to attend a second round interview. The district plans to carry on the Contributing Writer 4 I: I (t •l 4 1 i t i 1 i i The search for a new Thomapple Kellogg Schools superintendent is now down to two candidates. Superintendent candidate Troy Reehl withdrew himself from consideration for the position Monday. TK Board of Education President David Smith read a statement regarding the search during Monday’s board meeting. “Earlier today, Mr. Troy Reehl withdrew from consideration to become our next superintendent, citing his desire to pursue o±er active opportunities that are a better fit for him and his talents,” Smith said. “We wish Mr. Reehl the very best in his professional S: 1 * rx- 1 :< I * t I -Ti fl / 1 ■T'; 4 1 i J y 1 Thornapple Kellogg Schools superintendent finalist Troy Reehl interviews for the position earlier this month. Reehl withdrew his name from consideration this week, leaving finalists Rob Pouch and Bill Crane still in contention, Fite photo aloodoS g0Oll©/i elqq^smcd' 5/-> noiTieoq edtiol 2W9M9fP' idseR V'diT rncu ewn R'd w^fcflvw IdssP .rtfnomaidrioihfi*^ doh siaitPnit gnAflE-ii .Heew -aid' notteistenoo OOn eijeir HU ............ aMiqelB iTOitnQlroo ni Ilil3 ©ns^ IliB doucH I [ I interview process with Pouch and Crane starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at TK Schools Early Childhood Center, 3316 Bender Road. The district said members of the public are strongly encouraged to attend. Pouch and Crane will tour ±e district and participate in a community meet and greet the day before from 4:30 to 5:30 on Monday, April 28. The location of the meet and greet remains to be determined. TK Schools has been searching for its next superintendent since former superintendent Craig McCarthy retired at the end of last year. In the meantime, Tom Enslen has served as TK Schools’ interim superintendent. I I /! Ito ognhoZ ssiinsY 4mib»£ rteildfitss of 1 r i • • -4 ’ r 1 ..-y V t ‘: A 1 1 a <■ iiJ k T k I \ k. '1' ' Ik 4 % ; 'J ► /I ; A Ji I ? '.T t 1 L. »V: tSv ■»■ s *4 I4 4 \ . I 4 1 r* 1*’ V-- c J I : : r 3H I «V.' f r5 i i I w* 15 > ;r J i •’W^rWnl . .*. i ( I » « 'i I J 4 / _i r / '<t -ff* z -'f, « 9 w « I »4 I I W'.. i ri L 'X /• *3 J *a tiS'if > The Village of Lake Odessa fell just one shy of an even dozen appli cants who beat ±e April 18 Gregg deadline to Guetschow apply for a new deputy manager’s position. The Lake Odessa Village Council voted to post the position as of March 28 as part of its most recent search for a permanent, lull-time manager. According to previous discus sions by council members, the deputy manager will serve under the current interim manager, Gregg Guetschow, who would help train and mentor that individual for up to a year. If successful, ±e deputy manager would then be promoted to manager. Guetschow provided an update on the hiring search at the council’s regular meeting Monday, April 21, after having “very briefly” reviewed the 11 applications. “We had several that came in on Friday,” Guetschow said. “1 was hoping for more, but 11 is a good number.” However, while 11 applicants responded, he added that number »«• WT I iZ V k i , ri « WWA A I< H < 1 *i . flflj I II I I 1 ■ K « B B u k * ufifl I I» t I ■J fl I 4 * * p > f - *• :»<«k > » I 1 n ?I s 'S I 1 I .«* < 1 L-'l i 2 I f • ■I HI .1 . It?’ Ft 'H I I II 4 > 1 ■ I < i• t n t'I f jARBy t'»' f I 1 > •> s k < ■BVv > I f* . « * I * »* * **r ^*1 ? 1 • tIt. I * I i flmu ^•7 77? Ibi «kr I r 1 <?- ets’i * *• « 4 • I >» "»?•, r‘ A t » * .‘X .. .r -A' ’3* -J-. i^a < _ < * SD^’ ' • ys *• * .’ f*.*' • •a w I I .-'*7 ' : - A J . tf^.5 V 1 I •r.L. r* X I f 1 w I S- i. ► r in neo ^liMrwY^eq^Der^^ q’dRnwoi T’A ’aq? 69>lnBY ed: ! 0 nooete ©notb bnsfe nmeoed h .asos nl .inerntifiqaCJ i Bnq?. saMnsV y/ bs&m^ { ilhou Jnom *-4^ :8Mvr Joronoj ad' Mnv/rii ^nx)b /0I 07J bn ■^Tvot; I/ ♦ Plenty of change, growth and evo lution has happened at the Yankee Springs Township Fire Department, and Dan Miller has been there to wit ness most of it. Miller came to the department in October 2015. At that time, he was a member of the Wayland Fire Department, which had just signed a contract to provide service at the ^ajbfiV eeH noiHjnsrrmcqsO. -Mt ■; :jni2rr»voT ggniic A -:rw ot yir ; i nay" f nsQ br « I I • r 3 Yankee Springs fire bam. “I started with doing some invento ry out there,” recalled Miller, whose 50-plus-year career as a first responder includes stretches in both law enforce ment and fire/EMS. “We knew the contract was going to go through so the township board had me out there doing inventory and whatnot.” Nearly 10 years later, Miller is still with the YanJeee Springs department and even has the same title of deputy Contributing Writer I r to JeOfT^ 885 . I « «-- i '-> '^rncoTOlHM Oli .-<-' r 'J/.,?IO£i5fiob()f ■ bnpl/sW <«■) to •] n?<y< es s uurqi. leuf bed Jnsnuuqs’ I or' h oorn34 uuivoiri of JoaiJnGO i I i 1 * r <087 oriTfbiv/ Bfid n^v'j bnr Jayson Bussa iBinW gnifudnlnc 4» “.ywriJJuoY* I fiBsjv-auiq^ ma aobubPi The Yankee Springs Township Fire Department fire barn at 1425 S Payne Lake Road was formerly run by the Wayland Fire Department. In 2025, it became a stand-alone station operated by the township. Photo by Jayson Bussa I, 822U8 noivt I > * I i I* / Staff Writer t • k.’ 1 F t: 4* t* '4- I Dennis Mansfield V r, il E > I I 1 I I 5I X 1 M 4i !/ I p fl .7? A } ■ f k’ a* A ✓ > 1 a YANKEE^SPRIN GS T IN P. FIRE STATION / J t ■> ■t f’. rsr X 'W**' X¥^/ Z 1/ I ;x N- giggSsg. ^^5sSSPj f 1 • I ? T /|K*/ f M ** > IL *« '< * iT"^ I y c f fl * t □tF1^’. L f 4' IAt i / I! hl- Ie 1 4H ► 4 . 1 KI r * I u, * ■JU « . fl « > iI ♦. 1 i 1 f 1 •v< J Ci\^ >); '<>’1 K » u I I 5 »I *1^ 1 I i f t f .V T 4 f B tf '' t l^iv' 5.: 7 • K> <4 A. X J’ J J I I » & 1. J f s i / Lake Odessa receives 11 applications for new deputy manager’s post Yankee Springs officials reflect on journey to establish stand*alone fire station I fire chief. However, the dynamic at the department is a lot different after a major milestone that came about earli er this year. In March, the Yankee Springs Township Fire Department became its own, stand-alone fire department, no longer under contract with Wayland Fire Department. And, earlier this month, Yankee Springs severed its con- II I 1 See POST on 4 See STATION on 2 I k p IIIHM ■Ww-*" > I 4 • 7 e d > 1 1 0 1 B t r ss 5= S c S tA C Jr- * A o • X' -» L- . •< .>• Wk •T fe o fv •« A J 8 ' it 4 4 b »r> 4' '« I SCOUTS TAKE TIME TO HELP TEND COMMUNITY GARDEN PAGE 2 Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL I 4 t Al ri H i1 ■ IkJ c < F r a: u * Lll X n. «• > « a: u 6 i r XJ r -H X V sTBjB.'- v'rr ■ X 1I A. : •• * t W 5£? 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The musical production will feature 50 members of Three Crowns Academy’s community children’s theater group I •to z ■V ^7 • 1 r I / I 1 \fl J I ? r" to iH 1 ■vj I I II f 1 i « Y I 4 ! / flij 3 II .«* T J T • 1 r a; u »I L isff f 11 1^1 to / to h* ' I ' * •S * fl r W* * S 4>: s .to •F I A *1 * * r' 4 4 t >• toi t *►. * f* * * J •> ••'I.’ 1 f J» J 4*9 I < ♦ 4 >/ > k A 9.W I ' • 4 to «. > s'-^> 1 k**’ 1 K. » $ fi 4T 4 ’ Li •X • r »kto, Ml rtf t A /L>S, •s h '•*r7< a* 4 I k to: ,» ^2^ .^■ %* I ♦ BfF^v toCW t I r/ ( krsTAfA * I. * ,9 V ► • f V \ V r to Bentley Justice takes on the role of Beetlejuice during rehearsal Tuesday, April 22, for the Three Crown Academy's community theatre group production of Beetlejuice Jr. at the Crown Revue Theatre, which is set to include performances May 2-4 in Nashville. Photos by Dennis Mansfield 1 • -» I 1 r/. n t ■ « *• I J I A F ’4 r • T i I i* rr ?’?* « ij I < J i * '2 !?• • te I ' J' I 4V t * A 4 ♦ ■17- ^-57 I :a 9 i "GStOj JO B 7' '■i. fi. 7 * > f ‘ «* 4. r d iAr-a- •A * ri ; 1 XT 19 r ! r ?^zl05 r J {» J t wr £ (I aeA IT Jll' I Tea ’J J / 4f; 13’^ I UR • I i'l't Y L Z J I > > *■ «F* I »* r .t u .9^ I rs I i COSttJu t : 1 i I .4 •^-f ’ :^-£z I dp •A I 9 I ■'Lr J ► .' A iJ fl?' i«r. t.; J 'J ^S5 V a -V ' b-’i • fs«: I * w I -O' 4 ‘ I-. ? -1 ,R to •» A . 1 *toA loc^ ;v K *•.'7 « & 4 AREA CELEBRATES EASTER I' . 4 E* c I fj 4^ s W-. u< > I r ♦. . I llivi -rt that includes youngsters kindergarten through eighth grade, according to the show’s director, Amanda Smith. Beetlejuice Jr. is an adaptation of Bee tlejuice the Musical, with music and lyr ics by Eddie Perfect, that debuted in 2018 and hit Broadway the following year. The musical, itself was an offspring of the 1^8^ movie, Beetleiuice. a comedy horrbt ’thm featti red Ai^x* Kealini Cina Davis and Alec Baldwin. “I thought the kids would love it,” Smith said of why she chose Beetlejuice Jr. “It’s so fun and the music is great.” Performances are slated for 7 p.m. on May 2, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 3, and then a final show at 3 p.m. on May 4 at the theatre at 301 S. Main St. in Nashville. “These kids are working so hard and they are super funny,” Smith added. “It’s a blast, and a great way to support your community and have a great time doing it.” Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for seniors and students, and may be purchased online at therevuenashville. seatyourselfbiz or for $2 more at the door. Those planning to attend should note that the theatre is upstairs and lacks wheelchair access, though volunteers will help persons navigate the stairway. For more information, persons may contact Smith by calling or texting 616902-4193. . ?tZW T *» -'ll s tt r The Easter Bunny kept busy last weekend, hopping all over the area attending local Easter events and egg hunts. Kids and adults got some quality time with Easter’s mascot at the annual Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt at the Lake Odessa Village Park on Saturday, April 19. Courtesy photo J « ■'> *.l 1! 1 > A” > I II I I IL j9\ f to •S’.' E X h I , ! 7^ * .^v V .« I. < fl i..--• •fl -»* * i i Scouts take time to help tend community garden Leila Wood Contributing Writer I ► . Hastings Cub Scout Pack 3175 heeded the call of spring and got outdoors Monday, April 21, helping clean up;at the Nashville Commu nity Garden and prepare for this year’s crops. “We just wanted to give back for Earth Day, and we knew that the community garden needed to be cleaned up,” said Scout leader Ashley Brown. Brown said she first See SCOUTS on 4 ' -i - f V 'nil t '* roi w ' a •t * 'Y I .*x 1 I L X r > .4^2 11^Fx 4 ' A V 71 p I u *4 I 3 t « I STATION '4 s Continued from Page 1 I I J ♦♦ ft ». ■ sfv 'Vj tsieioctafc. to; 4 > Cub Scout Pack 3175 leader Ashley Brown stands with a group of kids who helped with cleanup at the Nashville Community Garden on Monday, April 21. Photos by Leila Wood THE CONSTITUTION’S PROMISE: OUT OF MANY, :«ONE I LAW DAY 2025 THE BARRY COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Respectfully requests your presence at: LAW DAY Friday, May 2,2025 Reception for Michael Brown Liberty Bell Award recipient reception: 11:00 am - Noon Barry County Circuit Courtroom, Barry County Courthouse Law Day Celebration & presentation of the Liberty Bell Award: Noon 1:00 p.m.; Barry County Circuit Courtroom Speaker: Harold J. Decker, retired Lawyer, Law School Professor, American Red Cross President 9 1 t * Y ■,r tract with Wayland for ambulance ser vice, opting instead to use Thomapple Township Emergency Services. The moves signify a new era in Yankee Springs Township emergency services, one where the township has full ownership over all elements of the related services. Miller walked through the timeline of Yankee Springs becoming a standalone fire station, with conversations spark ing nearly two years ago. We had a fire committee and we talked to the fire committee and it sounded pretty good that we could go on our own and sustain the (leadership) structure we had,” Miller said. Township officials started to take the necessary steps to become a stand alone station. It was not quick or easy work and there’s still more to do. The department consists of 19 fire fighters who are paid, on-call with one person serving on a duty shift. The department tapped Hastings Fire Chief Mark Jordan to serve as its interim fire chief, a temporary measure intended to leverage Jordan’s credentials to obtain a fire department ID and o±er mea sures to establish the station. Currently, Yankee Springs Township Fire has officers who have finished Fire Officer 1 training and are wrapping up Fire Officer 2 training. Yankee Springs also tapped into the knowledge base of Bill Richardson, chief at Thomapple Township Emergency Services and the state fire marshal as they embarked on the process. The township board drafted and passed a fire and emergency ordinance earlier this year, which was also essen tial to operating a station on its own. Once it’s able, the board will seek to promote someone from within to the «> - J nWrtiWi to Ji k to to •! ' 1 w ijS i < '.;w« a I Lil I ' 'HN F**- t I **■ > 4 «« 1 Marshall Townsend and Molly McCaul, who take on the roles of Adam and Barbara Maitland, respectively, react to movers - played by Anna Halanski and EmmaLee Gilbert - taking their belongings after they die, leading them to "hire" the mischievous Beetlejuice to help scare away the new owners of their home at a recent rehearsal for musical comedy. Beetlejuice Jr > ZW X < 1 c 44 I M f r I < - F-^; fire chief position. “We just offer our sincere apprecia tion to the Yankee Springs Township board members for their vision and leadership in making the important decision to establish our own stand alone fire department,” Miller said. “Their support has laid the foundation for a safer, stronger community.” Rob Heethuis, township supervisor, said becoming a stand-alone station was a logical move for the growing township. “Obviously we looked into it and there are a lot of concerns any time you deal with emergency aids of any kind,” Heethuis said, “So it was looked at and there was no reason we couldn’t. We . had everything that it takes. We have an excellent fire bam, we have different types of fire trucks, we would do everything we needed.” “We looked at the financial side of it and what that would look like,” he added. “We only have one millage in Yankee Springs for emergency services for fire and EMS, and we were worried about what it looked like financially. But what we discovered is frat, while we have to do some things first, it will tuck ; under the millage much better anyway.” The homegrown department will take on ±e challenges that come with the unique demographics of the township which includes 5,000 acres of state land and numerous homes located on lakes. * Miller added he appreciated all those who are set to serve the township, now that it has established its own fire station. “We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated firefighters who faithfully serve the citizens of Yankee Springs Township, as well as those passing through during time of need,” he said. “Their commitment, courage and willingness to help at a moment’s notice truly embody the spir it of service. We are here to help and we are proud to serve.” to •I V 5!;±*w.*«a 1 I I I ri2. .t- » •. 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A series of three open-air block parties will return to downtown Hastings this summer for a second year after “Rock the Block Party” received approval from the Hastings City Council at its meeting April 14. Sponsored by the Hastings Down town Business Team, these events are intended to introduce the public to the Hastings Social District, a part ofthe Central Business District where walkable adult beverages are available. This year, the block party/street dances will be held on the second Saturdays of May, July and August from 6 to 10 p.m. This is a change from last year, when the parties were held June through August. Hosting a party the second Saturday of June would have conflicted with the Rock the Coun try music festival descending upon Hastings June 13-14. So, organizers moved June’s block party to Satur day, May 10. Though each of the three parties will be slightly different, they follow the same general format. A section of the street will be blocked to traffic. Picnic tables will be provided for family/group dining. Hastings Area Schools adopts strategic plan ' \ ^ssiA «l. 3* Molly Macleod Hastings Area School System has a plan in place for the next five years after adopting a new strategic plan on Monday. From left: Board President Luke Haywood, Superintendent Nick Damico, Brandy Nofz, Valerie Slaughter and Brad Tolles. Photo by Molly Maoleod ■ .'-'□irrf,.’ '*• ‘Rock the Block Party’ returns to Hastings Social District this summer I A* -« / I 4 f boslaeP" v»k Molly Macleod I Editor otibd -j'ii ' <l'i J\G Mbo; I r I I r f Hastings Area School System is look ing to the future after board of education members approved the district’s strategic plan for 2025-2030. The plan will guide the district and its goals over the next five years. “Hastings Area School System is proud to present a comprehensive fiveyear strategic plan designed to guide the district’s growth, improvement and innovation from 2025 to 2030. The plan is the result of a collaborative, inclusive process that engaged a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, students, parents, administrators, community members and members of the board of education,” said HASS Superintendent Nick Damico at Monday’s HASS Board of Education meeting. “Facilitated by Andy Ingall from Michigan Leadership Institute, the plan ning process included surveys, focus groups and strategic planning sessions that aid to identify the district’s strength areas for growth and shared vision for the future. The resulting plan reflects the collective priorities and aspirations ofthe Hastings community and is grounded in a commitment to student achievement, staff support, community partnership and fiscal responsibility,” Damico added. The 2025-2030 strategic plan cen ters itself on three main focuses: staff commitment, fiscal responsibility and community partnership. “The engine that gets those going are our six C’s so we have communication, culture, creativity, classrooms, critical thinking and caring,” said Dam ico when introducing the draft strategic plan last month. The plan details several goals for the next five years. Under the umbrella ofthe -OS‘A l&of, • - ‘ 1 I .lit , '< J !J!: I I J / rl t; f! \ '-M q_ 0 1 J''i3 J r r* ** I I JJ r i Wj/ J I • h we 9<lfi »r loni .wfiirforfoiEt? .gTOinJainiffibE ■4 U*; p ijgn '•'^9 fafll ’ 4 C B I ’ •___ - / A 0 rcoJ*. « or ■I I » ’ •• t S I I L n»*"i*»* ■ j: * ( I • 1. ibf : i: 1J s : inssq- 'ti^i. • I- 11 fly • r I / ♦ ;•: 'J' r.'’ I •l p ’T ii> -r “r> fr 0 ’^. I I I I i I t • 5 ;1’ J I . I, •. 1 I t •*( J .. * ** f ^k*X*^* ****** * fl M k •f e I I 'i'.^ 'j: .“A si Utfj 60 i jii: I Ftin? : bn} ■ d • SA •n Ml . I ti T fl;; I .J ) fI r I . 1 b J 1 ORE ., . I •*^"*-50*^* .w B •v^'• 1 I •.<1 J ••f -■ r lKMyi2' 32 - —.u.-. 1*" A. IJ • J t r .U b I 1.4ti.. L I • t • •*• •‘•r 1 I • . • f-, I .1 J a IBB UJ r gjw I J s■ M* “ Mgl • ► r iLt sr. I I I lUi «1 staff commitment focus, the district will focus on early literacy and math, career and technical education, expansion of credit articulation and awareness, putting an emphasis on revitalizing initiatives and improving communication. Under the community partnership focus, the district will strive for safe schools, attract and retain high-quality staff, improve external communication and produce graduates that contribute to the Hastings community and beyond. Lastly, under fiscal responsibility, the district will evaluate and consider programs for their effectiveness and physical impact as well as seek unique and creative funding resources. Following a suggestion from board member Brad Tolles, Assistant Super intendent of Achievement Beth Stevens recapped the goals on Monday of the district’s most recent strategic plan, ad opted in 2020. Stevens noted which goals were achieved over the last five years and which are still a work in progress, incorporated into the new plan. “The strategic plan is something ... we’re not always going to complete the task, but we’ve moved in that direction. And I think it’s really important for the community to understand that success doesn’t always mean completion,” said Tolles. One goal still in progress Tolles point ed to was growing the district’s fund bal ance, Improvements have been made to the fund balance over the last five years, but inflation and economic concerns have slowed that growth. Details ofthe plan adopted on Monday can be found on the district’s revamped website, hasskl2.org. The plan will be implemented inside Hastings schools this fall. I n' :» • .r' «* I iC’l ■ Ci 1 MR ’ c* ’ ( J I J Baltimore Township New Telephone Numbers I A«< I fc.’ n J J I Baltimore Township is hereby notifying their constituents and any one desiring to contact a board member that effective immediately the main phone number for the township hall is being replaced by cell phones for each of the board members. These numbers are for all township business: ' ."I ! *L I T f’. J « d ^^■1 H ♦ I i f'r *’■ > X** b I jaTTfi 1 J” d fir" , I I I L’ I I 1.. 4 4 •r^ .. * Chad VanSyckle, Supervisor - 269-320-1132 Kelli Case, Treasurer - 269-320-1285 Taxes and Accounts Receivable .L- p • d r t I • xL.lX. -VJz •¥ i I p J Tr" fl . .J .• 5 I f' Jana Bishop, Clerk - 269-378-7280 LL / f a.; •T' I * ? I I -.11^3 J r « I r J T Elections, Cemetery, and Accounts Payable k 4 I •Mir I h * •• s-ao I J Aaron VanSyckle, Trustee - 269-320-1351 Marijuana Coordinator I I p ) I 1 B » n* April Taggart, Trustee - 269-320-1634 ’.X itf 1 i K 4 I h: I h < r" * /•.•'•7Tb r ■, jj III J > If unsure of who to call please contact the Supervisor, Chad at the number listed above and he will direct you to the proper township representative. f “’ V J A V ft b fc i d J- ■ •I I w I** bB4 pl kV V J • s “l». I I F' It is the Boards commitment to attempt to return calls within 48 hours. 1 / J ....... .... ■■ < . VJ I —• I- *4' 1.4 t I ] «r A * f I CELEBRATE SUCCESS! I )i b r - 4- r jr 0 t 4* . 6> r ■ I* t Send your student achievements or personal milestones to mmacleod@mihomepaper.com •■i 4X ,1' si'-’ r 4*1 b t I -I J' i?' f M ' 9 4 I 1 ■A * I I s Three youngsters join Mustang Band of Grand Rapids during a performance at last year’s street dance in downtown Hastings. Live music will again be featured during this year’s events. Photo by Chelsey Foster A 11 I <3. .':B{q - 2E zsirnoKi -r-:i 1 *' \'X L l-l'? Jl '.■' «**^^»*- . X • k 1 SI * ‘U -'^i X 1 ' >4^ W ■— V '■I 1 5W7 K . .' 4 •?: •< >; X I I A \' .:5.^ f k V I , •il*. 7 > I k \.k \A * i •XsK t 1»W M r, r'F I I- 1I Wi 91 I V X r Ft 6 w f C. K\ I r 1 ' t. •t I; 4 IT! r 1 III Wa-- I \ I I 5 1 1 4 Bl I L 1 \ 1 t 1 fe-oajyr.. I 1 3 ■l 1 r* Thursday, April 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER <■ '• V •• T k ' te.» THE HASTINGS BANNER To-go food will be available from many nearby restaurants; adult to-go beverages for local consumption can be bought at three nearby restaurants. Each ofthe nearby restaurants will be highlighted during the block parties. The Hastings Cornhole Club will concunently host competitive comhole tournaments during each block party, running up to eight sets of boards at a time. Live music will keep partygoers entertained. May lO’s party will highlight Kloosterman’s Sports Tap, which opened in 2015. Organizers are treating the May 10 event as a sort of “birthday” for the restaurant. The first party of the year will be held at the comer of Jefferson and Court streets in Hastings. The highlighted restaurant on July 12 is the WalldorffBrew Pub and Bis tro, which opened in 2006. That party will be held on State Street, between Church and Jefferson streets. Seasonal Grille will be celebrated during Aug. 9’s party, which will also take place on State Street between Church and Jefferson. In the event of rain, attendees are encouraged to keep the party going inside the Full Moon Saloon on Jef ferson Street. I 1 4 I I II I I k b I ( I I I + Financial '*<V > ri s L It A 10 s •• X I* ki-r V c ( FOCUS® t 1; 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Kevin Beck, AAMS^" CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC Steps to take before - and after - a divorce Going through a divorce is emotionally painful and can disrupt one’s life in many ways — but does it also have to be financially devastating? Not necessarily. You can help yourself greatly by making a series of moves. Here are some to consider: Before the divorce is final • Determine how you UI cover the cost of the di vorce. To meet the costs of a divorce, which can be tens of thousands dollars, you may need to tap in to your income stream and savings accounts, or even explore alternative options, such as borrowing from your retire ment plan, if it’s allowed by a divorce court judge. • Create a budget. You may want to build a temporary budget. Your divorce attorney can advise you on how long your separation period may last in a contest ed case. • Start building sepa rate bank and brokerage accounts. Consult with your divorce attorney on ways to establish independent bank and brokerage accounts without harming your spouse. • Understand your retirement benefits. Know the value of your and your spouse’s 401 (k) or simi lar plans, IRAs, pensions, stock options and other employer benefits. Also, you might need to negotiate the splitting of retirement • • • benefits through a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). A tax professional and a financial advisor can help you understand how ditferent QDRO proposals can affect your retirement goals. After the divorce is final... • Finish building your separate financial counts. You may want to close any joint accounts or credit cards, change on line access to financial ac counts, remove your name from bills for which you are no longer responsible and complete any agreed-upon asset transfers, such as di viding retirement assets. • Create a new budget. You can now create a lon ger-term budget, incorpo rating any spouse or child support you receive as income. You may also need to adjust your spending to reffect items in the divorce agreement, such as expens es now covered by your former spouse and court-or dered responsibilities for paying college education expenses for dependent children and possibly the attorneys’ fees for a former spouse. • Review your protection plans. You may need to review your life, homeowners and auto insurance policies. And if you were covered under your spouse’s health insurance plan, you may want to apply for COBRA to stay on that plan up to 36 flC- months or switch to your own employer’s plan, if available. If you don’t have access to an employer’s health insurance, you may want to explore a market place plan fi-om the Afford able Care Act or contact a health insurance broker. • Review your estate plans. To reflect your new marital status, you may need to work with your le gal professional to change some of your estate-plan ning documents, such as a will, living trust, advanced health care directive or power of attorney. Also, review the beneficiary des ignations on life insurance policies, IRAs, annuities and investment accounts, as these designations can like ly supersede instructions on your will or trust, • See your tax profes sional, You may need to consult with your tax pro fessional on issues such as changing your tax return fil ing status, claiming a child as a dependent and dealing with tax implications of as sets received in the divorce. Going through a divorce is not easy — but by taking the appropriate steps be fore and after the divorce is finalized, you can at least help put yourself in a more secure and stable financial position to begin the next phase of your life. This article yvas written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones f^ipancial Advisor. ( ! I 1 I I I I i ( r I I i I I r ♦ ♦ I ♦ ♦ I I < X <• t 1 �4 Thursday, April 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com MSP reports only 1 injured in recent crash Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Only one person was injured in a recent two-vehicle accident that occuiTcd during the early evening hours of Wednesday, April 16, near the inter section of M-37 and M-79, according to Michigan State Police officials. Lt. DuWayne Robinson, public in formation officer for the MSP’s Fifth District Headquarters in Paw Paw, said a 66-year-old Nashville woman was transported from the accident scene and treated for non-life-threatening injuries as the result of the accident that occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on April 16. According to MSP reports, the woman I • r A :] ra <1 ■ j n 4lit t r {F * * Al.i I was driving a Dodge minivan south bound on M-37 and attempted to turn left onto M-79, when she collided with a Ford Ranger pickup truck that was headed northbound on M-37. The driver of the truck, a 48-yearold Freeport man, refused any medical assistance. Robinson said the driver of the mini van was deemed at fault for the accident for failing to yield the right of way, though no citations were issued as a result of the MSP’s investigation. MSP officials were assisted at the scene by the Barry County SherifTs Office, Hastings Fire Department and Mercy Ambulance. 1 • rW I Jfl* I J I *► P" I / J * * /I . W* -4 I r • 1 L “«• * ’■V' ■ I * —4 4* 9 —. <' •• 1: J ’•r Jjl t .-'■J'' * t I Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Wayland Post, were called to investigate a ^o-vehicle accident during the early evening hours of Wednesday, April 16, near the intersection of M-37 and M-79 MSP officials were assisted at the scene by the Barry County S^heriff's^Ofnee^^^ z -J*’ J I I sA I Hastings Fire Department and Mercy Ambulance. Photo by Dennis Mansfield ’ I ! i-' J . i;- • ** I I I * I Barry County Road Commission receives IMPRESS Award The Barry County Road Commission was honored with a statewide IMPRESS Award at the 2025 County Road Associ ation of Michigan Highway Conference held in late March in Lansing. IMPRESS awards recognize county road agencies that demonstrate inno vation on noteworthy projects in the categories of communications, oper ations and collaboration, with a panel of communications and operations experts from several of Michigan’s 83 county road agencies judging awards submissions. Award recipients were honored for projects that solved time constraints, labor costs, communication bairiers and fostered collaboration. The BCRC received an IMPRESS Award in opera tions for its “Foam Injection Stabiliza tion” project. “B^’s work on the Foam Injection Stabilization project showcases the inge nuity and forward-thinking approach of our county road agencies,” said Denise Donohue, CRA CEO. “This project is a great example of using innovative tech niques to improve road stability while minimizing long-term maintenance costs.” The Barry County project used poly urethane foam to stabilize the subgrade I I I I ► I ------ on Green Lake Road in Thomapple Township. The technique reportedly helped address settling issues caused by weak organic soils, reducing the need for frequent patching while offering advantages including cost savings and minimized traffic disruption. According to BCRC manager Jake Welch, the injection process has been previously used by the Michigan De partment of Transportation on state road projects but, to his knowledge, not at the county or local level. “The project we did was awesome,” Welch said. “We’re constantly trying new stuff to see if it works.” Welch added the issues with the road bed on Green Lake Road have been “an ongoing problem” with other potential solutions, such as digging up and replac ing the existing road bed, estimated to cost as much as $1.3 million. “For about $100,000, we injected foam under the road,” he added. “I can tell you it’s holding up nice, so far.” However, Welch also said it could be a year or more before BCRC officials know whether the foam injection stabilization process solved the problem. 4 jT C CooAty IIoa4 OWCHOM *" RA jMk ' Co IBMt 0< UlCfaLAM . I * r- County fltton I iiF r I .^1 C«'| • V 4. 4 > A 1’4 f r 1 I Ji* i t 0. I r < ) 9 CRAlr .I Q’ IMPRESS Awards OptrflHoni J r 'iJtfU. k C A k : R a Z: * Barry County Road Commission officials (l-r) Dylan Kennedy, Jake Welch, Dave Liddell and Brian Donnini show off their IMPRESS Award for the road commission’s "Foam Injection Stabilization" project. The BCRC was presented with the statewide honor at the 2025 County Road Association of Michigan Highway Conference held in late March in Lansing. Courtesy photo I* ’ r’ A ' •H » t > s fl . **.-1 ' 1 I ,1 • t r t * rl 4 * I k f I t f I 1 I I As r( 3 i;* • S y* I ♦ j I. 1 I f 4 J I I I t > f I I I I f 1 4 1 I « I 7’ I I I .. . I ( I I i i I I I I I J J 1 b 11 J 1 I I I A I • .• t ' I 9 J J I k J t I 1 t ? t Staffwriter Dennis Mansfield contrib-' uted to this story. T» .1 V *1 it u I' r i 4 S' POST Continued from Page 1 dropped to just nine, with two applica tions being “incomplete.” According to Guetschow, he will for ward the resumes and video cover let ters of the nine complete applications to council members for their review. The council scheduled a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, to dis cuss the applicants and determine the next steps in the hiring process. “Maybe we could do what we did before - rate them,” said Karen Banks, village president. “Some we could eliminate.” * - I » SAME DAV SERVICE AVAILABLE H T ?• Guetschow added the appli cants ranged in experience, as well as background, and included one internal candidate. There’s an interesting mix of candidates,” he said, adding that none of the' candidates requested confidentiality during the initial review pro cess. “There’s some interesting backgrounds.” The village has been with out a full-time manager since December 2023. That’s when council members agreed to a separation agreement with then X^llage Manager Ben Geiger less ±an seven months after his accepting the job in May of that year. They thou^t they had filled { » X ♦V .’-i u n fc' I / I r. J I I *4 -2 fi r * cs EBBmbKj I ‘/i u 1 / I. u \ ! ** —7<r^''saEBKB \ 1^ I J , I 4U( I I ■'3^,. w II <» ~ J k* V k i I i I I ► K V i t J r J I J J 4* I* >• t J I I I I 1 I ■ The group including members of Hastings Cub Scout Pack 3175 work to tend and clean up the Nashville Community Garden on Monday, April 21. I J • A• I t j I mats. Tablecloths, Potholders, 4 Aprons, Towels, etc. » vice projects. Some of the Scouts’ other recent projects have been sending Vet Continued from Page 2 erans Day cards to veterans and sending learned about the garden through con valentines to retirement home residents. tacts at the local library and then reached According to Callton, the garden team out to Mike Callton, a local business is excited to have three youth groups owner, Barry County Commissioner, and involved with the garden this year, in one of the leaders of the garden project, cluding Cub Scouts, the Putnam Library to set up a time for the pack to go and Summer Program and the Maple Valley spend an hour or so helping out. High School shop class, which he said A group of six Tiger Scouts, along will be building a farm stand to offer free with several parents and younger sib ready-picked produce to the community. lings, pulled weeds and spread com “We’re going to pay for the wood and posted leaves. they’re going to build the farm-stand,” They were alsojoined by two neighbor he said. kids who came over to get in on the frm. With the help of MSU horticulturalist Callton said that it was like a scene from LilyRose Arriaga. Callton said the li Tom Sawyer, with the kids seeming to en brary is starting seedlings for the garden. joy digging in the dirt, pulling weeds and A picnic table donated by Blue Zones playing on ±e pile ofcomposted leaves, as Activate Barry County will be placed in they helped to shovel them into a wheelbar the garden. Callton said that will allow row and spread them in the garden beds. the summer program group to hold their He added he was surprised just how classes at the garden. much work they were getting done. And, he said the garden group will ”It helps to have their dads come with continue to look for more opportunities them and moms,” Callton said. “So, to work with local organizations, en we’re getting a lot of free labor here,” couraging more community and youth According to Brown, the Scouts will involvement with the garden. each earn a community service project “It started out as just neighbors who belt loop for their work at the garden. didn’t have enough sunlight or room over Also, Brown said they try to regularly by where I live,” Callton said. “But ±en it participate in a variety ofcommunity ser became a community garden, where everyone is welcome to pick, everyone is welcome to help. There’s not family plots. 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Despite this increased spending, results have worsened. Clearly, something is not working, and alternative solutions are needed. Even Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, after six years in office, recently admitted that what we've been doing isn't good enough. In her State of the State address, the governor noted “hard truths" including that in Michigan "we invest more per-pupil than most states and achieve bottom 10 results." This sentiment is reflected in her recent budget proposal which included new accountability and transparency ef forts. It seems the governor finally put the "MEA" in mea culpa. I agree with the general sentiment that we must do more to help our kids. There is no shortage of ways we can work to make things better and im prove outcomes for students. First, we should start by ensuring kids are actually in the classroom learning. This sounds like an oversim plification, but it is a massive problem. Here are several key improvements we could make right away: Schools must address the biggest disruption of classroom learning for many of our kids — cellphones. Rath er than mandating a one-size-fits-all statewide policy, we should incentivize districts to adopt policies that best meet their communities' needs in con sultation with parents. ’ ■ Chronic absenteeism needs to be brought back down to pre-pandemic levels, at a minimum. Last academic year, roughly 30 percent of Michigan students missed 10 percent or more of the school year. We can get students back in class through targeted sup port and accountability. We need to roll back changes made in recent years that allowed more vir tual learning days and exemptions for professional development days. State Superintendent Michael Rice was correct to point out this problem to the Legislature, I agree that students as a whole would be better served learning in their classroom. Secondly, we should focus on help ing students in failing schools. The governor was on the right track when she proposed targeted resources for intervention services such as tutoring and requiring that parents be notified about how targeted schools are per forming and spending money. But her plan can be improved. If a failing school gets extra re sources, then parents should be notified about how Michigan's school of choice law works and other edu cational options in their communities. On top of that, if a school continues to fail despite getting extra funding, then start-up grants should be made avail able for public charter schools to lo cate nearby. Families should no longer be beholden to a failing school that is given every chance to succeed, and a school should no longer go unchal lenged in the face of persistent failure. Lastly, we must restore common sense policies to improve student outcomes. In the last legislative term. Democrats gutted a state law designed to ensure third graders knew how to read, stripping it of ac countability measures. They repealed a school evaluation system that as signed a letter grade to every school, eliminating an easy-to-understand performance evaluation tool. Dem ocrats also weakened the teacher evaluation system and made it less dependent on student achievement, while weakening collective bargaining laws to help unions instead of stu dents. We must return the focus to improv ing outcomes for students. If we don't, spending more money on schools won't matter, BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-818-7793. A f « 4 A ** I V I a iP r ♦ ♦ J t » I I J I I f i mam^r J State Sen. Thomas Albert represents the 18th District, which includes Bar ry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Ionia counties. J f * r r It I*’, t Annual festival to fill downtown Hastings with the sound of jazz April 24-26 r 1 * SEN. ALBERT: Mich igan must sharpen focus on improved out comes for students J" : - BEDHD investigating possible measles case in Eaton The 21st Annual Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival is set to take place throughout Hastings on Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26, filling the venues of downtown with the sounds of live music and, more importantly, music education. File photo The 21st Annual Thomapple Arts Council Jazz Festival is gearing up to be another record-breaking event in downtown Hastings, with more than 120 performances at 12 venues over three days, according to organizers. The local festival, presented by Corewell Health, is set to take place throughout Hastings on Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26, fill ing the venues of downtown with the sounds of live music and, more importantly, music education. “We started the jazz festival with music education at the heart ofit ” said retired Hastings Area Schools band director Joe LaJoye, the festival’s founder and chairman. “There are a bunch of music educators - current and retired - working on this event, and we make sure that music educa tion is at the forefront of the festival. “We love the performances, but education is at the heart of it.” LaJoye said the festival continues to be a high-quality music and ed ucational experience for the many Michigan middle and high school bands that participate in the festival. “As the jazz festival has continued to grow, we have been able to high light different components of jazz music and music education,” added Megan Lavell, executive director of the Thomapple Arts Council. “We have a great mix of groups from both local and distant Michigan schools coming this year.” Returning to the festival this year will be a presentation by Grand Rapids-based jazz musician Edye Evans Hyde, focusing her talk on women in jazz music. This presentation at noon on Friday, April 25, in the Hastings Public Library community room is free and open to the public. Lavell said something else that the Jazz Festival planning committee has added in the last few years was an emphasis on post-high school performing arts. “We made the decision to open the festival schedule to adult regional semi-professional groups to show students that there is musical life after high school,” said LaJoye, himself a retired band director and leader of local big band The Thomapple Jazz Orchestra. “Kids need to Jrnow that The Barry-Eaton District Health De partment is investigating a potential case of measles in an Eaton County resident and is alerting the public about potential exposure while test results are pending, according to a statement released by the agency on April 18. Measles is a highly contagious spread by direct person-to-person contact and through the air. Infected people can spread measles before noticing symp toms, including from four days before through four days after the rash appears, health officials stated. “We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible,” said Dr. Julie Kehdi, BED HD medical director. “Measles spreads easily and can have serious health con sequences, especially for children and people with weakened immune systems. “We encourage anyone who may have been exposed to take action right away and check their vaccination status.” BEDHD officials stated there were two potential exposure sites related to the pending case, including people who visited the following locations: • The King Ocean Crab restaurant on Miller Street in Lansing from 6:30 -10 p.m. on April 12; and • Bad Brad’s BBQ on South Baldwin Road in Orion Township 4:30-7:30 p.m. on April 13. Anyone potentially exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days from the date of exposure, according to the recent statement by the BEDHD. Symptoms include fever, cough, run ny nose or rash. Individuals are asked to call the local health department if they develop such symptoms or go to the nearest hospital emergency room if the symptoms are severe. If seeking treatment at a health care provider’s of fice, urgent care or ER, persons should first call ahead to avoid exposing others. If it’s been less than six days since any potential exposure, persons may be able to receive post-exposure treatment that could prevent illness. They should contact their health care provider, phar macy, or local health department for vaccination and guidance. BEDHD officials added that individu als with two appropriately spaced doses of the measles vaccine are considered protected. And, adults bom before 1957 or who have evidence of prior measles illness are also considered immune. For more information about measles, including a link to download individual immunization records, persons may go online and visit the Michigan Depart ment of Health and Human Services measles information page. DM they can keep being musicians and keep learning after they leave the classroom.” According to LaJoye, the Thomap ple Arts Council Jazz Festival is the largest non-competitive educational jazz festival in the state. “Middle and high school bands often attend festivals to compete against other school groups,” he said. “We wanted something differ ent here. “This festival provides a great opportunity for students to learn, but also to support one another and just enjoy the day as musicians. They don’t need to worry about scores and ratings.” Each school group that attends the festival performs in fi’ont of a professional musician, who clinics their performance. Each group goes home with a recording of their per formance, as well as the clinicians’ notes to help them improve once they return to school. Lavell said the upcoming festival receives financial support from a number of local sponsors and grant support from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Thursday night feature perfor mance will be by local big band, the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra, directed by LaJoye, with the performance set to start at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at the First Presbyterian Church ofHastings. Evans-Hyde will be a guest vocalist and a free-will offering to benefit the orchestra’s scholarship fund will be taken. Friday’s headlining performance will be at 7:30 p.m.at the Hastings Performing Arts Center and will open with the Jazz Festival All Star Band under the direction ofCaledonia High School Band director Kyle Wellfare. The night’s performance is set to con clude with Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, an ensemble of 15 versatile, multi-generational musicians. For more information about the festival, persons may visit thomapplearts.org or call 269- 945-2002. To get tickets to the DI VA Jazz Orchestra performance, visit hastings.Iudus. com. — DM • I YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIEVT Group r iir NEWSPAPER HASTINGS PSNFONMING APTS CFNTFP ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. Professional Events 4 ■ Hi L" BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS < Monday at 5 p.m. t DIVA Jazz Orchestra Fri, 4/251 7:30 pm < THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon t n • • ^fawf I n.’feL^ > .ia^ ‘tickets: hastings.ludus.com | 269-818-2492 Other Events THE RENINDER Wednesday at Noon the SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com Senior Academy Awards | Sun, 4/27 15:00 pm Elementary Musicals | Mon-Thu, Apr 28-May 11 6:30 pm Thornapple Wind Band Concert | Sun, May 4 | 3:00 pm HS Spring Band Concert & Awards | Tue, May 6 7:00 pm MS Spring Band Concert & Awards | Thu, May 8 7:00 pm MS Spring Choir Concert | Tiie, May 13 7:00 pm HS Spring Choir Concert Awards | Thu, May 15 7:00 pm b �1 6 Thursday, April 24, 2025 I THE HASTINGS BAHNER ■■■ [ I A it www.HastingsBanner.com 9 z II 4 k P ♦ B s OBITUARIES 4y i I ••I A VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM MC; 1>udy Ann Shade Trudy Ann Shade, age 80, of Lake Odessa, Ml passed away on Tuesday, April 15,2025. Trudy was born in Hastings, Ml to Ralph and Ruth (Winslow) Weaver. She was a lifelong area resident and was a caregiver to the elderly before her retirement. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. According to her wishes cremation will take place and a Celebration of her life later this summer and will be announced when planned. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 SCHEDULE I iJlKB '-'22 f s* jV i L f •1 i < A .•I si t Thursday, April 24 - Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival perfor mances, all day. Friday, April 25 - Science Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; Jazz Festival, all day. Saturday, April 26 - Jazz Festival, all day. Monday, April 28 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; STEAM at the library, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; The Healing Power of Poetry with poet and spoken word artist Thomas Walk, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; Writers’ Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is avaitable by catting the tibrary 269-945-4263. J 1 f i ’ ''”'‘■’'12 bns J I-.' I J V i 1 I 11 r i t« r ‘ ■ • I ..’’.a bj;i ; 1 r I i i I V’ ../ J * 1 I s I I I I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS p I. *- I I I •< ;r ■* TT* 'l » .H r 'V I X I I ' K' b Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Daniel R. Greer. We will gather together on April 26, 2025, at the Delton Moose Lodge located on M-43 south of Delton, to remember our wonderful brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed. Time is at 12:00 p.m. There will be a luncheon. Please bring your fondest memories of Dan to share with family and friends. would like to thank everyone for the l| flowers, cards, food, and comforting || words during the loss of our II sweet mother. 11 The generous donations to St. Jude’s II were very much appreciated. 311 S Love in Christ - The Ost Family fWl Worship Togeth er a »I •4' 7 ■’Tt, ^1 i i 4> .’4 1 z s ■'E !.h W ?>* T at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 8, Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. ' •.'A ■ , t K I V I , 1 A I I I f' Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service - Il a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree Website: Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. - .U’ Pastor Assistant Emma Worship Miller, WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries; Sundays 6 p.m. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Pastor Peter 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service ♦» Bible Study and Prayer. Cail Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Sanner, the churchesand these local businesses: AWOfitOWIDESUPPUEROF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneTwb&EqnlpDieot 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 —d J' * • * I H Z 3 I I b J I 1 1 1 *• V I I J I I J SP^ p .• /1 •• • » 1^1 -•r 1*^ I k I ri ■ 1 >,T - <■ • lOI- r si * I i' 7 J i .... r / *> •1- I 1 ’ T >A' 1 k Jr r» / .. V .r— '' W I , ^■■- rw I / ** J •i J k V* * ?* V* w 3F I » .. J ' 1 ..•r • Mil _ . . * t J • •■•'liSr'' i a S kT^ - 4 uk ) • K *♦* Ut - >i .1 <9 ♦ • S'- I ‘t ‘ r^aSB*®®***-*^ * I ***' k *4 • I u * •v - 9 1 I t • ' J.; 4» 9 * ** 4^1^J I 1 »7' J* ' *52 T* « s <V fir, -.3KXJ8IUG r t • r^ • ei«w — s ~ «W I • ■ W ty r Z i>rj4nBC.::r TV^gJl * J* r. h A I “1 tr . fu' ’ <• i w - ?C5£:3' Dear William, There are lots of unpleasant things about being sick. Lealdng slimy green snot is near the top of my yuck list I talked about it with my friend Linda Eddy. She’s a nurse for kids. She runs ±e nursing program on the Vancouver campus of Washington State University. She told me that snot is nonnally clear. It turns yellow or green when our bodies fight germs that can make us sick. Snot is also called mucus. It’s a thin, slippery liquid that covers many of the surfaces inside our 1•IOlies. You can find mucus in your nose, mouth and eyes. It also lines your stomach, intestines and lungs. One reason we make mucus is to keep ±e moist linings of some body organs and openings nice and wet. That keeps them from diying out or sticking together. The other reason we make mucus is to help keep us healthy. Green mucus is a clue that your body is doing that job. “Mucus is really sticky,” Eddy said. “That’s good because when irritants like alleigens, viruses or bacteria get into our nose, mouth or eyes, ±e sticky mucus traps them.” If something that can bug you, like dust or pollen, gets into your body, your mucus traps it You might even sneeze or cough it out. Sometimes germs—also called viruses or bacteria—get in. Your mucus traps those, too. That keeps ?yr •.'R' MB SMt 1I ■ *■'>< >» t'W4- t -er *#4 -*1 A* Ml AS K DR. UNIVERSE Germ trapping — William, 7, United Kingdom. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m, Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth Director, Martha Stoetzel. • J u fl Why is snot green? methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, first Institute director. Dr. Gary Pierce. The trail highlights a mosaic of natural communities, including high-quality swamps and forests that border Cedar Creek, and is home to many amphibians and reptiles. The new trail is located at the southern edge of the property. Attendees should be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles round trip. May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: Diary of a Fly" by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly’s journey through her first day of school, and all the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral . ■ ■ wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate National Wildflower Week with this “wild" hike. The wildflower walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Thursday, May 1 — Nature Playdates in the Play Space: Monarch Migration, 10 a.m. The playdates are aimed for children 6 or younger, accompanied by an adult caregiver. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. . .13^ f* Hastings. Email hastfinc@gmaiLcom. I H ■ Toads. Can you hear a "peeper?” Michigan is full of interesting frogs and toads. "Jump" into a hike and learn about these unique species. The Michigan Frogs and Toads hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. April 1-30 —April Storybook Walk; "Frog vs. Toad" by Ben Mantle. Frog and Toad want to eat the same fly! Soon, their constant arguing wakes a hungry alligator. Follow the trail to find out where this surprising story ends. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. April 26-28 — City Nature Challenge. Be part of a nationwide nature scavenger hunt. First, find any “wild” plant or animal. Second, take a picture of what you find. Third, share your observations. Visit the Institute ■ to participate in this community ; science project and learn about how to get involved in our other projects. Information will be available by the Visitor Center’s southside entrance. The challenge is free and self-guided. Monday, April 28 — Frog Home Trail celebration, 6:30-8 p.m. Join the Institute on “Save the Frogs Day” for a new primitive trail dedication on the Institute's Frog Home parcel, gifted to the Institute in 2021 by Mary Pierce in memory of her late husband and R I 1 I April 1-30 — Michigan Frogs and 5 J *1 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ /■ iq! .nvf • T T AUGUST APRIL 25-MAY 1 - {' A I w { Daniel R. Greer yoM H'/, ‘■J Celebration of Life The family of Dolores Ost . t *• < / J f* If I • •' • i. ' a* F. •" «h p I ▼- ■ r II <»> •a O'* a> *•:* b ♦ .A— 1 ** r I( > i 5 c ? K t i < 1 t*-. V W-i geims from getting frother into your body. Some geims get past the sticky mucus. So, your body makes white blood cells to fold and destroy those germs. There are always white blood cells hanging out in your mucus. When your body is fighting germs, extra white blood cells rush to your mucus to help out, “Sometimes those white blood cells are covered with a green protein,” Eddy said, “The more white blood cells with those green proteins, the more green our snot is.” The protein looks green because it contains iron—and iron looks green when it’s in a mucus-y environment That green protein has a big genn-killing job. When a white blood cell finds a germ, it latches onto it Then it changes its shape to surround the germ. You can imagine the white blood cell wrapping itself around the germ, so the germ is trapped in a little bubble inside the white blood cell. Then the green protein digests the germ. It breaks it down and destroys it Eddy told me the best thing to do when we’re sick is drink lots of water. Mucus is mostly water, so sipping it helps your body make thin, slippery mucus so the white blood cells can do their germ-fighting job. 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UStI-'’ -' I u > / } . « .a’ J“ /Ui‘' 4r 5’' _1 ! ft {• 3T » » ”1 9 rr #f "j: I j . iT •« ’ z 1 J <f-' •k" I* 2 * i .'.nr’ s**’ >/r i r it> X n ii I , > -r<f Z r « * ” *• .. .tl’ IvH* 4 'ir I ■ y' « f '... i .1 1 / I ■ <■ 4 r • * 'if I < f t e* (■ 11 r* I, ri J r I . F J xr” 4 • V ’ ‘ ?• kr (I I I 1 * I <-A<;; < tf 1 M V 11 i ufr^ . -*• 4 p ^9 ‘ J / * Z- i ttl' ,Z<i,y i.ur'yj'. Ui i *• I( I ,*r I 4^. H i! i) jt 4>'.J(i< tf' 1 s I 1 JF z i r* ’ IT !I 1 3 ■: . ** Robert Faulkner purchased a store in Coloma, Mich., and moved his wife and new baby into a big, old house there. He writes: “In 1940, Dad (Ellis Faulkner) was elected to his fourth term in the House of Representatives. The legis lature met in the odd-numbered years. Rural represen tatives controlled the legislature. The farmers wanted to get home in time to get in their crops. Even though they were sanctioned only every other year, they were paid for each day of their term, but only $3 a day. Our store in Coloma was located in the first block north of the railroad tracks on the west side of the street. The four stores in the short block were Stowe’s Grocery, A & P to the north of us, and Kolberg’s Grocery to the south of us. This was an ideal location as every mother who shopped in Coloma had to come within 50 feet of our store. “In 1940, Al Kolberg moved his grocery. Both our store building and Kolberg’s were owned by the Masonic Lodge. Its lodge room was upstairs. TTie Masons agreed to rent both stores to me for $75 a month, heat included. I opened two archways between the rooms. Later, they put in a new storefront. We had a handsome increase in business. “The Army needed officers and made an offer to all reserves. They could take their rank in the regular Army. My brother Arnold became a first lieutenant and was sanctioned at Fort Monroe, Va. “At Thanksgiving time, 1940, we visited Arnold, Lila and jAnn at Fort Monroe. Aunt Bessie accompanied us on our trip. ?\mold and family lived in a big antebellum house with fireplaces in virtually every room. The ceil ings were 10 feet high. The walls were so thick that we imagined them containing secret passages. By this time, Arnold had already been promoted to captain. One day our son, David, was playing outside wi± several boys from the fort when Lila overheard a con versation that went something like this: ‘My father is a captain,’ one boy said. ‘My father is a major,’ another bragged. Not to be outdone, the third boy said proudly, ‘My father is a colonel.’ David remained silent until one of the boys turned to him and asked, ‘What’s your father?’ Embarrassed, David replied hesitantly, ‘My father? My father isn’t — he isn’t anything.’ “My enjoyment of Thanksgiving was diminished by a boil on the back of my neck. When we got home, one appeared on the end of my nose. Later, ano±er started up on my neck. I was desperate and took sulfadiazine. Four hours after the first tablet, the pain disappeared. I suddenly felt food. The boil didn’t grow anymore and I never had a boil again. Sulfa drugs were the first antibi otics. Penicillin was not yet available to the public. “My folks visited us often in Coloma and we fre quently drove to their home in Delton. We were very close. Mo±er and Dad liked Juanita and she liked them. It added a lot to our lives in those days. “On Saturday, Dec. 6, 1941, they came for the week end. Dad thought that we should get into the war and I thought that we should stay out. Sunday night, our argument became quite heated and we went to bed a little miffed at each other, Monday morning, I turned on the radio beside the bed to get the morning news. Suddenly, I was wide awake. I hurriedly dressed, rushed downstairs and yelled through my folks’ bed room door, ‘We’re at war! Pearl Harbor’s been bombed by the Japanese!’ We hadn’t turned on the radio all day on Sunday. I lost the argument. Dad had been right all of the time. “Soon, merchandise was in short supply and suppliers put us on allotment. Gasoline and foods were rationed. An A stamp would allow you four gallons of gasoline a week, a B stamp twice as much and a C stamp for persons whose driving was considered essential were given unlimited gasoline. T stamps for fanners and truckers allowed them to have all the gas they wanted. Red stamps were for meat. “Dad, being in the legislature, was given a C stamp for unlimited gasoline. As I was in business, I was allowed a B stamp. Other stamps were for sugar. Price controls were imposed. A black market grew up in meat, gasoline_and other rationed and allotted items. On Sept. 1, 1942,1 heard that the Shell’s Dollar Store in Berrien Springs was for sale. I took a look. It was run down with old inadequate display fixtures, but they had a lot of hard-to-get merchandise. “Mr. Shell offered to sell at retail inventory less 40 percent with no charge for fixtures. I had estimated the inventory to run $5,000, went to Mr. Monroe, president of ftie Watervliet Bank, and asked him for a $5,0(X) loan. He said that he was sure it would be OK, but it had to be approved by the board of directors. He assured me that in my case this would only be a formality. So, I went back to Mr. Shell and signed the papers, agreeing to buy. “We were closed for a few days for inventory, whatever that came to. To my surprise, chagrin and anger, when I went back and asked for the $5,000, Mr. Monroe told me that the board had voted against the loan. In desperation, I went to the Coloma Bank. They said that I would have to get a chattel mortgage on my stock and fixtures in Coloma for the loan. I had no choice, even though I knew this would impair my credit. “Then I got another surprise. It was obvious that the inventory was going to run way over $5,000. People kept trying the locked door. This made the storekeep er, Mr. Shell, nervous. He couldn’t stand to see his customers locked out, so he suggested that we finish inventorying the shelves and countertops and then open up. We would keep track of any sales from under the counters or in the stockroom. This was fine with me and after we opened, I proceeded to drag my feet in -J • ■ .I V •^.1 I 1 h • f »* I 4/1^ ii •I s -<?*• X 5 'i«ru '■i 4 I ** w <w * I. t Main Street (South Street) in Coloma circa 1995. “We were ordered to remove all of our clothes and stand in line for a physical. After getting dressed again, we were sent to a psychiatrist to see if we were men tally and emotionally suitable for military service. This exam was more for form than substance. Unless you were an obvious idiot or a homosexual, your chances of being rejected were virtually nil. “About the last thing that 1 was asked by a recruiter was ‘Which branch of the service do you prefer?’ I answered, ‘Army.’ The recruiter stamped Navy on the back of my hand and on my papers. I was ordered to report for induction into the United States Navy in two weeks. Naturally, I was apprehensive. I had three stores to run. Someone had to load and unload freight and take it to the other stores. It was heavy work, and I was the only man in my organization and it was impossible to hire a man, as most had either been drafted or gone to work in defense factories. “1 felt quite a lot of pride in the thought of becoming a member of the United States Navy, but I intended to delay. I went before the draft board in Benton Harbor, explained my situation, and asked for 60 days to get my affairs in order. They didn’t seem at all sympathetic, so 1 was surprised when a few days later I got a notice that 1 had been given a six-month deferral. Before the six months were up, the armed forces manpower needs dropped and 1 was automatically deferred indefinitely. I had been told that in the early part of the century. a Dr. Baker had built a private water works beyond the south end of Church Street, which was the street on which we lived. There was an open field containing springs. Dr. Baker had laid a tile from the springs to the creek behind the house that we'd first considered buying. He had pumped the water with hydraulic rams. The rams were no longer here. An eight-inch tile ran on my side of the street and a good stream of water still flowed into the stream. In the fall of 1943,1 dug down and found the tile which was under the sidewalk. It was encased in 40-year-old concrete as hard as stone. With hammer and chisel, 1 broke through the concrete and the tile and cemented in a four-inch clay tile. “1 tlien engaged a man with a bulldozer to scoop out a pool. He then pushed the dirt to the low sides, making a dike. I then went to ±e low end of the lot and again dug down and chiseled through the concrete. 1 blocked off ±e water so it would have to come out at the other opening. 1 laid tiles back into my lot and brought the end up to the level 1 wanted ±e pond to be. Hie pond filled with spring water in just a few days. I then got some small trout and dumped them in. They grew fast and by spring were eight to 10 inches long. “The spring of 1944 was very wet. My next-door neighbor, lower down the street, had water in his base ment which he blamed on me. I’m sure it was he who blocked ±e tile in the field where the springs are. 1 got the fire department to force water back up the tile and wash out the obstruction. In the fall, the tile was blocked again, and the pond dried up, killing all of my trout. But in the fall of 1944,1 had other things on my mind.” To he continued... counting the merchandise so we could take in as much money as possible. “Together with scraping up every penny I could find and borrowing from Juanita’s meager savings, I was able to pay for the more than $7,500 worth of merchan dise. “Mr. Shell had stacks of boxes of dollar linen hand kerchiefs, which I considered luxury goods and never handled. He had dozens of boxes of men’s socks and many other items that were becoming hard to get. Surplus merchandise I took to Coloma. By Christmas, I was able to pay back the bank and cancel the chattel mortgage. “By 1943, Arnold was stationed at Camp Stewart near Savannah, Ga. He and Lila lived in Statesboro. In April, Arnold called me to ask if Juanita and I would come to Statesboro and drive Lila, Ann and Tom to her folks near Berrien Springs. He had decided to live on the base. “When we got to Atlanta, we had to take a bus to Statesboro. About midnight, we stopped at a roadside restaurant for a rest stop. Only the whites were allowed inside the restaurant. The kitchen had a window open to the outside. I could see black faces at the window but no one offered them anything until the bus driver said, ‘I can give you coffee.’ “There were separate toilets for whites and blacks. The entrances were from the outside so that the blacks wouldn’t have to come into the restaurant. “In September 1943, the man from South Haven to whom I had sold the Watervliet store in 1940, came in to see me. He said his son-in-law had been drafted, so he was going to have to sell. Soon after buying the Berrien Springs store, I was poorly prepared to pay cash for the store and store building. Dad and Moier agreed to take the mortgage on ±e building and i man aged to get the rest together. “Now we had three good stores close enough together so that we could use the Coloma store basement as a supply point for tlie other two. Factory shipments came into Coloma and went down a conveyor from the truck to the checking table. There, the goods were checked off the invoice and repacked and sent back up the con veyor to the sales floor or to the store van for shipment to Watervliet and Berrien Springs. “Buying direct from our factory saved money and our distribution system was very efficient. We were able to compete in price with Woolworth and Kresge in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. “My draft classification was 3-A, which designated that I was married with at least one child. I had little fear of being drafted because they would first take the single men and then the married men without children, so it was like a bombshell when one dreary morning in January 1944, out of the blue, without any warning, I received an order to report for a pre-induction physical in Chicago. “The bus was full of Coloma men who had also received notices. There was a joke going about, that said that the doctors tliought you were warm you were acceptable. There were buses from all over, loaded with draftees. 4^ T r ' ■: S' ? < vr* d J «r 1 4 t f. 41 M I J 4 k . •' JC I I A’ V -g. 1 Al 3 « 1 » t > t #i<*r r * AA I * J J « ( J J •c '"ft I. A I S' J k k / 'J a a fe'lltzyiiar; i I < 1 n z J I. >r.b J> L 1B-< r • L « 4 Michigan Central Depot in Middleville circa 1915. < ♦ ‘( 1 'M V I ir I I « 4 M i I ♦ • I I I �8 Thursday, April 24, 2025 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on May 8, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Carmen Pirok and Jason Pirok. husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage; April 14, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $224,989.80 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and described as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Records. Common street address (if any); 1879 Pine Blf, Hastings, Ml 49058-8128 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 3, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557359 (04-03)(04-24) THE HASTINGS BANNER SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on May 22. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Robert W. Garrett and Lynette S. Garrett a/k/a Lynette Sue Garrett, husband and wife tenants by the entireties Original Mortgagee: Washington Mutual Bank, FA Date of mortgage; February 16. 2004 Recorded on February 23,2004, in Document No. 1122601, and re-recorded via Loan Modification recorded on July 25, 2011 in Document No. 201107250007105 Foreclosing Assignee (if any); NEWRE2 LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 82/100 Dollars ($34,630.82) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: THE WEST FIFTEEN ACRES OF THE EAST FORTY-FIVE ACRES OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR, TOWN ONE NORTH, RANGE EIGHT WEST, JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 4203 Mud Lake Rd, Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 12 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1559640 (04-24)(05-15) NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON _______ TUESDAY, MAY 6,2025__________ > U • I TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held in the following Townships/Village on TUESDAY, MAY 6,2025.The polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. At the following locations; M BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Baltimore Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings BARRY TOWNSHIP Barry Township Mtg. Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton CARLTON TOWNSHIP Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., NashviWe HOPE TOWNSHIP Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP Johnstown Township Hall. 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton WOODLAND TOWNSHIP Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main St., Woodland I I I The following precincts have consolidated with another precinct. Please see the polling locations below: THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP, PRECINCTS 1 & 2 Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, PRECINT 2 Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following proposals will appear on the ballot: DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PRO POSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $43,000,000 Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton Ml 49046-9701, Telephone: (269) 623-1500. PLEASETAKE FURTHER NOTICETHATTHE BONDS OFTHE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting April 14, 2025 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Healthy Water weed control renewal request Adjourned at 7:14 pm Submitted by; Deborah Jackson. Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Arden F Burd and Virginia J Burd, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 13, 2015, and recorded on April 20, 2015. as Document Number: 2015-004008. Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 09,2015 and recorded December 10, 2015 by Document Number: 2015011927,, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five and 86/100 ($114,685.86) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as follows; Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds East along the East line of said Section 1329.33 feet to the Northeast corner of South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4,575.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds West parallel with said East Section Line 396.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 300.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 18 minutes 12 seconds East 396.00 feet to said North Line; thence South 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East along said North line 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 5850 BIVENS RD, NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 23MI00269-1 Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Caledonia Schools, 8948 Kraft Avenue SE, Caledonia Ml, 49316-9411, telephone; (616) 891-8185. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP WOODLAND TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL RENWAL OF MILLAGE FOR FIRE, CEMETERY AND TOWNSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF 2 MILLS Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main Street, Woodland Ml 48897, telephone: (269) 367-4915 Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. ___________________ Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.Qov/vote SARAH M. VANDENBURG, BARRY COUNTY CLERK on behalf of: Baltimore Township Clerk, Jana Bishop Orangeville Township Clerk, Melody Risner Barry Township Clerk, Debra Knight Prairieville Township Clerk, Rod Goebel Thomapple Township Clerk, Cindy Ordway Carlton Township Clerk, Amanda Carothers Castleton Township Clerk, Marcia Scramlin Hope Township Clerk, Deborah Jackson Woodland Township Clerk, Elizabeth Busk f*' STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OFTHE FRIEND OFTHE COURT « • si ■ 1»* -/k JP* * Ar 'I- r J. V -4 - J ‘V M St# <» z.'' Ii 4" •F • = l:' "f V Under Michigan law, the Chief Family Judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1,2025. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; • Whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Acts are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Chief Family Judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address, to Hon. William M. Doherty. Barry County Trial Court. Family Division, 206 W. Court St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. -r- » * Z I w I I 4^ ** >'J > ■ ‘iV «5 - . .1 J J ''•5 xP fe ■* i 11 I * H t .ft » I h k I I ) \ . z ri /T ’ z • f f. J V’ ! «** a *1- 4 .1. T .-V*- ■; r I J J I * -4 ( c U» d ( > I -V i I k > '^r 4,y' f J UNH.' •• F r I '.II fp<• r ftt • * fi*'.. ,1 y I I Iw V* b LT- e II ■' IP* -jpr 9 ,1 I mihomepaper.com ✓ r * p •I SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346. MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 22, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Aaron Poritt, unmarried man Original Mortgagee: Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage: June 10, 2022 Recorded on August 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-008250, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred FiftyThree and 04/100 Dollars ($136,853.04) Mortgaged .pcemisQs;. Situated,, in....Baoy,.^ County, and described as: A parcel of land » in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town > 3 North, Range 8 ^Nest, described as; • ■ beginning ata point 1554.5 feet West of the • North and South 1/4 line of said Section • 26, said point of beginning being on the ■ North line of State Highway M-79 and said • point also being on the Southwest Corner ' of land previously deeded to school district ' number 2; thence West along said North line of said Highway M-79,153 feet; thence North at right angles to said Highway M-79, 130 feet; thence East parallel with said Highway M-79, 153 feet; thence South at right angles to said Highway M-79,130 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2987 Dusty Ln, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded . f—^-r* « V * f •)’ I XI ■ •zt 4 *W I r •z . .ft « r a* r ' ' ' -t: I* • z ri’/ J ft I 4 r IT » f I > 1 J I K 1* r Fu" / ' ^'7 * • I K J t FT >4 1 I -y . '1 ' > I : . 1 I 1 If • i ‘ P’' » t I 4 J •l 4 J •J-C I, 1 J I it BM «X . J HWw * J •• ijL ,I i J/ 1 4 I » > I r I s 1 r b • J *> i I • • '• 1'1 "1 41 ;n A i»*«r ;x*A<i - a —T®i Iffl' 1 I 1 t ’‘.y X’T’T^fiTl^T J" , I Ir* '<nU.Vi rwL*- I L 2i.'lb BtolM-C* [idii £ii& G i«r ? ’ rt V” J • ‘ k’l .. -^1J: n- I ' * *• iiaifiVv 1 1 B « 4 n '^‘UUl'Zir’r’T .•ii.’V.''Jju.J. *▼ • • ,1 ft« . ( A 'iAl llj ft t I. ’ h» 1 A k > i I . ' , -JJb 1 .j; %♦ A 1 - > 1 n y Mortgagee/ Development Authority Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington • • 1 'r^' » b.4 ’ ft I'f \ i * V1 ni . I • I >; ^1,/ ✓♦ ; ‘’"vi V * R *> 3 C ‘ ' '■‘nri nni’ «uv > . i . ' ‘ K I •m I t . '.'.Ak < 4 t* A ■5^ the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing t ’. TE A 3U 0 ’ V C> r less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact 1 •**1. •• •’ll N k t I '• kt > I '4 I ' I ’.-9: ?nr s JU t nn.’t I « Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 ri 7-a8i - h.’ I. « « 4 9 J• 1 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR GREEN STREET 8c MARKET STREET IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ““I I {■ 9 nV r I e < .1 t I •■varii .4 * « . • k » • 1 J > ' ‘JjJr ! : * '*) I $ : bT •f rr IH' Encrypted Bids will be accepted on the Bid Express site until 11 a.m„ local time, on Thursday, May 22,2025, and then I pdT 4 K I publicly opened and read aloud digitally via Microsoft Teams. 7 Bids will be on the basis of unit prices as listed on the Bid Form, and may only be submitted using the e-bidding system. .J. sm# I I The approximate quantities of major items of work are as follows: I J I I 3,752 Ft Sanitary Sewer, SDR 26,12 inch w/sand backfill f ‘n 20,000 Syd Aggregate Base, 8 inch, 21AA Modified 9 2,975 Ton HMA.4EL Manholes, Catch Basins, Valves, Hydrants, Fittings, Restoration, and all appurtenant work. V r ' I t « 1 All forms, information, and specifications are available for download free of charge at M+B Bid Express (https://www. bidexpress.com/businesses/34301/home?agency=true). The Contract Documents may also be examined at the follow in' ' 1 ’I I ri ing locations: u sL- » Moore & Bruggink, Inc. 201 East State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 2020 Monroe Avenue NW 4 J’' f I inL'3 ’-.I 1' i kt City of Hastings t u ■O' ri ..1 H. I I I t rs>; A Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 I Builders Exchange Project information may be viewed at Dodge 2007 Eastcastle Drive SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508 Data & Analytics: http://dodgeproiects.construction.'com/ ; ‘I?-! f I I t k-« R B k 1 4 Only Bidders who have been prequalified by the City of Hastings within the required days in advance of the bid opening t I in accordance with the Information for Bidders section will have their bids opened and read. » r s' , H'J I L } J i Plans and Specifications will be available after 1 p.m. on April 18, 2025, at M+B Bid Expressthttps://www.bidex I i I I This project will be entirely funded by the City of Hastings; no federal or state grants are involved. t 1 1 i n press.com/businesses/34301/home?agency=true). <4 I k I » ( » ' s A J A Proposal Guarantee payable to the City of Hastings, in the sum of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, must t t I I r 'r ( 4 ( f All Proposals shall be made in accordance with the Bidding Documents. ’ If » I t 1 11 I accompany the Proposal in accordance with the Information for Bidders. )f I The right is reserved by the City of Hastings to accept any Proposal, reject any or all Proposals, and to waive informal "I ) i 'll' ri » -in* V ities in bidding when it is deemed to be in the interest of the City of Hastings. h 1! Yankee Springs Township Clerk, Tom Hopkins CITY OF HASTINGS Johnstown Township Clerk, Sheri Babcock IJ 11 BY: LINDA PERIN, CITY CLERK If »> ‘ u X •/ r** I ♦ ♦ 1 ,1 T I V • J’ 1559641 (04-24)(05-15) (04-03) (04-24) LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PRO POSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $29,950,000 Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Lakewood Public School District, 223 W. Broadway St., Woodland, Michigan 48897, telephone: (616) 374-8043. CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL www.HastingsBanner.com I 1* f .J It 8>W �fr 1 V i 'j' t I • 1 J 1 I I V c J. "ftt. 1«> tft F I •'hfe’fl 1*. l.'X. 5*; f I >•« 1 >• tso ni, 'J3 ' tk ' V < *\ \L »„Tv,-w V 4 .'%a r*. '^r ff II - **04 ’ ’’.I >• ■‘ih’’'* ’b. ki. 1 * (• u I Tl ‘ti i r^r <* ' * W- :1l^k, I *: ''*1 u* H. t’■1 J. Ik'. *rrr '.tf •»hk. «*■ Tkk'’^ •* '‘■•Bv PkJ J ,1. n ^K. I , -xiv. rn* ‘I ’JI. 1 IT- • •n rJb s 'tl r- { 1. hut I ( 1 'U -■ I I I I V' * Im Xb* je--' »■ Uu eti^. 1.>. < M * i u I v’ z. >> ‘'’•It -'‘Bl mV ,L Vt A: 4 % '*r r b ' . Si f.. •i i♦ z I • *. H4- 1 1 r/- ' t*. qn. ’‘3 L K r kJ An * A / tk ( '- c r-“ T' u. \ -ly- - , T ' ^TO',. 4 f.p I ’kC' J T1 J I II «n . ‘A liM' ■* I y t. i“r • . . w* Ml ' I V *4 J •M ...-J. it. «■ T'* > < * ■»! ' D "MI c .1 J ' It •>f rH I 4 I I is ro; iVt Ih ■ *1 t Vj 1 1 ■IT.’ € J 'U jCk w r ? > ;*ffa w. V L. 5 ’ - *'.1 .A 1 ntx ■n 19 .; -rr • *• _ ' J'i ;-»n0to. k *4 '<• rr, in. 'V ’Vi ' 1 H Vi”’> !;■ ■ ‘Vu.' ■*0 tQrt, *wv L. ..; J- 4U»» V'lio ‘I' •» I >o I. (. * / H. ‘ r bl k. t > ■Hl r TfSJTT ’ '♦ I I • • >1 s p» (I 1 V’ IBLk. u5- I I '.'l-'U . I J I f rit •7 i f ’ \... I fn* t t' •* •» ©X4 ‘ - A 4> <^A r.*’ P'-’ w^r i. 1 inu nwwr,- I I *•1 ;Sr'SS^’^,. ■ r •* J ‘d’ii I st'; '.’ *A * r I i-> >enw. ^80 bI I ’ ' :*^3i2a f SCU-''' T' } S I Cj I 1 * ’ *• •' ♦ F ’iJSSTT I V*. * ! o* * FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01.00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samantha M Tobias. A Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Chemical Bank, A Michigan Banking Corporation, its successors and assigns , Mortgagee, dated September 2, 2010, and recorded on September 1Z 2010, as Document Number; 201009170008639, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 21, 2020 and recorded September 21, 2020 by Document Number; 2020-010005, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and 68/100 ($5Z724.68) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of HASTINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 87 and the West 1/2 of Lot 86 of Hastings Heights, according to the Plat thereof, filed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 41, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. Commonly known as: 205 E NORTH STREET, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00224-1 (04-03)(04-24) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated tn this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01.00 PM, May 22, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by David Molette and Tammy Molette, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 3,2003, and recorded on December 10,2003, as Document Number; 1119049, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December OZ 2023 and recorded December OZ 2023 by Document Number: 2023-009469, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight and 39/100 ($25,758.39) including interest at the rate of 5.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Lot 3 of Treat's Little Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 78. Commonly known as; 3916 Woodruff Rd now known as 3937 Woodruff Rd, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 24, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00274-1 (04-24)(05-15) .1^ iW' * ' I I •to s* i ia: r -z -Se ■M I k J FU ai *1 f I Ib I I City of Hastings f > 91b >1^ J t.;vk ** r ■g*±hi jfe V-K t.... W'iie^iSirtir NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BACHMAN FIELD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL 1 r l«l I ft M* *« I U ’T » ■(4 * < *»»' i'. ^Avopq’tr 1 RPtMS < «"’TOr’t r-Txt3't o* •a.. *-r .'*V‘ ■ I t * t: s re-; Ji .-r 1 I I I The City Council for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hear ing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning Bachman Field Planned Unit Devel opment and final site plan approval for property located at '900 Bachman Rd. parcel #08-55-135-001-02. The City Council will review and consider final site plan approval for the development and construction of 119 detached residential site condomini ums. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday May 12,2025, in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City ▼ ▼ 11 VVx * 4 Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. > :. * .s»;; ' i' oar I* .■■IT ) I ♦ .VJ tiv - —a" r^rVTt’K^V atf^' r J; I i s p I .» • << % T* .4 d:M«fr ■'' .V ’' • I I „ kLZifsXE’--'® " i k s-nu-; •ZL-u.-f’o ».w -*4 CiOhjiiuu^) vJi 4 V - • 4, ; -J I I I :? * % -•k asmatU ; I I S ' ;• •- 1- f M 3(0 rr I I 1 > 4 -.111: • > - ■ l(.5^ I F k ^■a i,> s 4 « I < • ' 5. * I »8 ' I I '’z» z «• *>U' t . 1 f 'K ? Tiar I! n 1 rj« s S' A * 4 S*'^* •J I*.' '3 I 1 pv<| tf**-- < ! ✓ f ci /J '♦! I I I t ■•I’-* * 9 1. t , V I I •r“ t ( f ' *’J ng J .•x* ( k « 5 i I I .tyr I I I * I I 4f 4 f -w 9 1 iC’ # I • . NOR r { iI ll 4. I I I 1 !f > I t £ r ri I 11 I X t I f '7; k Ci I c i 1 rt« r,-' I * «l » i t •** ** 4. » ./P •. ri . ><3^ e f I .■air A copy of the proposed site plan and map are available for pub lic inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday :at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions or comments ;can be directed to Sandy Ponsetto, Administrative Specialist, at ; 269.945.2468 or sponsetto@hastingsmi.gov. *> A . JS*T -***•« k '<ac •* "J^F nrJ C 0^*11 r X I, i , j -rj 1 JJ wr. z 'J' J |r t« T* *1 .''z If r / ^1^ ■ r I k jivr^ a* •vz- |i I 'I I iI r k» ei; Lt 9p r' I .4 r The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon . five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay : services 800.649.3777. w I _ I ’ I * 4 .' 1 J s y\ t V > / I 4 1 /6> I I r .>' I » I r • z / I • 41** 1 4 V I* f I Linda Perin City Clerk t 4> A ■ * I I ( f I tk F [ i ut >■<5. a 9 LX W 'T <• V- Thursday, April 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW. w z ♦ ♦ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30104-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Betty Ann Noffke. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Betty Ann Noffke, died 03/01/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Debra Donker, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ■A-’ .■ < III I I 4 tZ I y<- .y /‘ »» > Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda / consent agenda Discussed gravel road dust control, ambulance service, Knox boxes Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:27 pm Date: 04/21/2025 Submitted, David J. Olson “ Clerk Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Debra BOnker 4324 Bender Road Middleville, Ml 49333 269-331-9499 Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. Group Your Community Connection NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by JOHN HINKLE and PETRA HINKLE, husband and wife (collectively, “Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee”), dated September 24, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1, 2018, as Instrument No. 2018-009466 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars ($19,20783). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The South 300 feet of Lot 31, Algonquin North Shore Subdivision, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 50. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 1615 Pleasant View Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 RP. #08-13-080-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: April 10, 2025 HASTINGS SAVINGS BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK Mortgagee Elisabeth M.'Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32274393 ♦ ♦ r 4* SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting April 8,2025 V Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juilene Chilton, a married woman, as her Sole and Separate Property Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Date of Mortgage: January 29,2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 9, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $287,660.37 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Assyria, Bar^ County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as follows: Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, a distance of 962.01 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East, at right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 594.42 feet; thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113.00 feet; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet; thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176.43 feet; thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114.51 feet; thence South 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feet to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said line, 337.17 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 feet width, the centerline of which is described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 337.17 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 208.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centerline; thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feet; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; thence North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 327.86 feet; thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; thence North 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West 84.15 feet; thence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds West 113.00 feet; thence North 21 degrees 20 minutes 31 seconds West 168.54 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feet; thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and the point of ending Barry County, Michigan Common street address (if any); 14950 Loon Lake Dr, Bellevue, Ml 49021-8228 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; April 1Z 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1558730 (04-17)(05-08) ( �.ftl fr SPORTS 10 A <• I. Thursday, April 24, 2025 ft1astingsBanner.com WWW Some new events for TK, same great results Brett Bremer Sports Editor put. “Il’s just like very fun. I just started weightlifting a few years ago and it like helps show where my progress has gone with my weightlifting. So yeah, it’s kind of fun. It was a day of shuffling a lotofthings up for the TK ladies, who dominated their OK Gold duals. The TK ladies took a 117-19 win over Wyoming and a 122-15 win over Grand Rapids Union. The TK boys also secured two conference wins outscoring Wyoming 78-59 and Union 77-60. The Wyoming boys and Union girls took vic tories in the bouts between those teams. Wilkinson said the Trojans’ move up to Division 1 for MHSAA competitions at the end of the season has her really trying to change things up at every opportunity. She said many of her girls’ big goals are all about competing at the state finals - some thing that will be at least a little tougher this spring in DI. She wants to explore every opportunity she can to help her girls reach those goals. A regular 100-meter dash participant last season, Dykhouse ran the 200-meter dash Wednesday and ran a leg ofthe 4x 100-meter dash, handing the baton off to new junior teammate Jordyn Fitros. That duo teamed with Sydney Martin and Leigha Jager to place second overall in the race behind a foursome from Wyoming. The Wolves’team in that race included junior Myah Nabors who was the only girl ahead ofFitros ail day. Running the relay together for ±e first time, Dykhouse made sure to remind Fitros oftwo things before they headed offto their separate exchange zones: You’re fast. I’ll be tired. 1 n other words, don ’ t take offtoo soon. In the end, maybe she could have taken off a little sooner, but there is nothing surprising about relay exchanges needing a little work in early April. “I think it’s great. It’s like, I love this team,” Dykhouse said. “It’s really different without the seniors because I’m so used to Oops, she got a big PR. Thornapple Kellogg senior Emma Dykhouse helped the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls' track and field team to a pair of victories on the first day of the OK Gold Conference season in Middleville Wednesday widi a winning mark of34 feet 4 inches in the shot put and a runner-up discus throw of 88-2. A new discus competitor this spring, who head coach Maggie Wilkinson said is very responsible, Dykhouse forgot to go compete in the event during the Trojans’ tri with Wyoming and Grand Rapids Union until a reminder from TK throws coach Cary Saxton. Saxton got to Dykhouse just after the senior’s run in the 4x100-meter relay, and she quickly rushed off to find her throwing shoes and get her throws in before the event closed. Dykhouse said she felt like a quick prac tice throw fiew better than any attempt in practice a few days earlier had gone, and then she ripped off a mark that ended up beating her previous best from last month by about 17 feel. Mostly asprinterandalongjumperat the start ofhigh school, Dykhouse wasjust one spot shy of qualifying for the state finals in the long jump as a sophomore. She threw the shot once that season, at the OK Gold Conference JV Championship, and then nearly qualified for the state finals in that event last year as a junior. She said she is quickly learning that the discus is a lot more technical than the shot put, and hasn’t gotten the full spin down quite yet, but she is enjoying it so far. It was something she wanted to try this season. That wasn’t something she could say when she started out in ±e shot put ~ but now the shot put is her favorite event. Because I’m good at it and ±en also I think because like it’s some±ing dif ferent for me to do that I don’t normally do,” Dykhouse said of enjoying the shot ii .-!■ tW. r '•J \ \ ’t4j*•► f •*•• V 1 Jl4h I r iJ I ■j « T>-?S^4^ ft > ft h--< .r A *: > •l *>« s% 1 4 * ?*? F> a e .<• iS rj V / Thornapple Kellogg freshman Amya Gater (right) gets the baton to big sister Payton Gater during the 4x400-meter relay at the end of the Trojans’ OK Gold Conference tri with Grand Rapids Union and Wyoming inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Wednesday, April 16. Photos by Brett Bremer I < t :• I • .c < >v^ > t J 6 •t $ having them. Like, I’ve had them since I was a freshman. But I really love this team, and it’s a great team, and I’m really excited to see where we go to. The rest ofthe relays were victorious for the TK ladies Wednesday. Fitros teamed with junior Mia Hilton, sophomore Ellie Harmon and senior Brooklyn Harmon to win the 4x200-meter relay in 1 minute 47.30 seconds. The TK sophomore four some of Peyton Hardy, Alaina McCrumb, Carmen Reynolds and Isla Tillema won the 4x800-meter relay in 11:20.47. At the end of±e night, the TK team of freshman Amya Gater, junior Payton Gater, junior Madison Kietzman and Hilton won ±e 4x400-meter relay in 4:36.80. Fitros was second to Nabors in the 100-meter dash with the Wyoming junior winning in 12.74 and Fitros coming in at 13.12. In the 200-meter dash Nabors won in 26.18 with Fitros coming in at 27.23. Senior Ava Crews swept the three lon gest races for the TK ladies winning ±e 3200-meterrunin 11:32.Il,the I600-meter run in 5:23.13 and the 800-meter run in 2:31.56. Hardy was second in the 3200 and third in the 1600, and freshman Breanna Schut came in second in ±e 800. The TK ladies swept the top three scoring spots in ±e 400-meter cL^h wi± Payton Gater winning in 1:03.40, soph omore Isla Tilleman second and junior Claira Kovich third. The TK ladies also swept the two hurdles races powered by Brooklyn Hannon who took ^e 100-meter hurdles in 15.46 and the 300-meter low hurdles in 48.62. Hilton was second and Amya Gater third in ±at 100-meter hurdles race with Hilton setting her PR at 16.53. A couple freshmen were second and third behind Brooklyn in the 300 hurdles, Kayla Price and Addison Rocco. There were sweeps of±e top three spots in three field events for the TK ladies, including ±e shot put wi± senior Lilly McKeown second andjunior Marlee Shu ford third. Brooklyn Harmon won ±e high jump by clearing 4-10 and sophomore teammate Lydia Slagel improved her PR in the event to 4-10 to place second while sophomore Kimberlin Zavalza-Nava was third wi± a PR of 4-8. In the pole vault, Hilton won at 8-6, Slagel was second and sophomore Raylee Preston third for TK. Ellie Harmon added a longjump victory with a mark of 14-3.5, The only girl better ±an Dykhouse in ±e discus was Union’s Azaria Powell who had a PR of her own at 95-8. Senior Jacob Draaisma powered ±e TK boys to the win by matching Crews’ sweep of the distance races. He won ±e 1600-meter run in 4:49.32, the 800-meter run in 2:07.84 and the 3200-meter run in 10:55.18. He won the 800 by about 12 seconds, the 1600 by nearly half a minute and ±e 3200 by more than half a minute. Freshman Brekin Me Whinney was also a standout for the TK boys. He won ±e 110-meter high hurdles in 17.79 seconds and placed second in the 300-meter inter mediate hurdles in 48.85. Unionjunior Jo- I, . I 1' i«rz ,r Z< Ab* .5 I * t I I* / iJh 4 7 •r ■■■ <J I I ' « >•'5, t vHffi. Ir?^ ft- 4 •» 4 -A? tXtUQtb:. 1 ri > boom; Ad *3 nod A « 9 Ji l -^r 1 t * rrtL' I I f - i r & ’•' ( ?* Thornapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draaisma races to a win in the 3200-meter run during the Trojans’ OK Gold Conference tri with Grand Rapids Union and Wyoming Wednesday in Middleville. - ... I « f c ’• r*" Ue h I .>■ 4 . '•’< / . *( I i. > I" i, .uO- < H ; . I 'U I < . c I A .n K S' 1 kAJ-’ (• '1.'' -■' „T\: .1 w* f I f j i siah Osei-agyeman got him by about two and a halfseconds in that 300 hurdles race, but Me Whinney had a more than one and a half second lead at the end of the 11 Os. The Trojan boys capped offtheir victory with the team of Lucas McNabnay, Elliott Neff, Lucas Ploeg and Brandan Veiling winning the 4x400-meter relay in 3:44.38. The TK boys won two relays. The team of Case Dykhouse, Elijah Frazer, Layne Schil±roal and Draaisma opened the meet with a winning time of 9:08.90 in the 4x800-meter relay. The pole vault was the top field event for the TK boys wi± Luke Archer taking the win by getting over the bar at 10-0 and Mark Gielincki second at 9-0. The TK team had Derious Robinson second in the longjump with a PR of 17-11. Camden Peter second in the high jump wi± a PR of 5-8, Kyle Porritt second in ±e discus with a PR of 125-2.5 and Adam Lozada second in the shot put with a PR of 41 -0. The TK girls are now 3-0 in OK Gold duals after a 114-23 win at Northview Tuesday. The TK boys are 1 -2 in confer ence duals after falling to the Wildcats 83-53. In between the conference meets, the TK athletes took part in the Wayland Invitational last Friday, April 18. The TK ladies took the championship at the event outscoring Plainwell 852-707 at the top of ±e standings. The TK boys were fifth as the host Wildcats won the boys’ meet by about 175 points over the second-place Plainwell guys. Draaisma won the 800-meter run in 2:03.82 and the 1600-meter run in 4:44.17. Dykhouse improved her PR in the shot put for TK to 35-4 to win that event. The TK team of Brooklyn Harmon, Amya Gater, Payton Gater and Hilton wont he 4x400-meter relay in 4:12.59, and Harmon improved her PR to 15.06 in winning the 100-meter hurdles. t I ;,'.<sets ' ft I 5 J • \r * z All .’ I r>' i . / pr>* xJ .-iC-* . / I I -'.Jh' . a. <! 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I J t1 k ‘^-—_ Thornapple Kellogg senior Emma Dykhouse (right) and Union's Len'niya Brown get up to speed in the 200-meter dash during the OK Gold Conference tri in Middleville Wednesday, April 16. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The meet was close. The last race wasn’t. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team kept its South western Athletic Conference Valley Division record even at 2-2 splitting a pair of duals against visiting Hackett Catholic Prep and Schoolcraft Wednes day, April 16, in Delton. The scoring between the Panther boys and the Fighting Irish came down to the final race with the Delton 4x400-meter relay team ofCyrus Bain, Jaime Saura, Lane Steele and Kayden Conley clinching a 72-65 win fortheir team with atime of4 minutes 26.07 sec onds that was nearly 14 seconds faster than the Irish foursome in the race. Hackett Catholic Prep scored an 86-51 win over the DK boys on the day. The DK girls are now 0-4 in the conference after falling 80-50 to the Schoolcraft girls and 92-44 in their dual with Hackett. In the three-team competition, all of the Delton Kellogg boys’ wins came in the field events. Senior Cooper San dusky took the shot put with a a mark of 39 feet 10.5 inches. He was also the runner-up in the discus with a personal record throw of 118-1.5. Pantherjunior Evan Fleser was third in both of the throwing events with a PR of 104-8 in the discus. DK also had junior Nick Muday set a new PR in the pole vault at 11-6 to win that event. Senior Wyatt Finney won the long jump for DK with a leap of 18-11. The Panthers swept the top three scoring places in the long jump with junior Tyler Howland flying 18-6 and sophomore Logan Damron going 17-10. Sophomore Landon Madden had runner-up finishes for the DK boys in both the 400-meter dash and the 800-meter run. 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I v u rf 1 % I Better communication keeps Vikings in game with Greyhounds 4b 4 a. ''T. ? ■) r . Brett Bremer was constant communication ... They Sports Editor did almost everything right. Honestly, The Eaton Rapids girls showed off the mistakes that did happen that caused why they’re the favorites to run away three or four ofthose goals to happen that ‘ with the Capital Area Activities Con probably shouldn’t have is just us being ference White Division championship ■ tired. Mistakes happen when you’re tired this spring. like that, and when you’re playing 80 The Vikings found a little something percent of the game in your half those that should help them have a strong things happen.” finish to the spring though too Tuesday The communication was the big boost at Lakewood High School - their voice. to the organization across the field for The Eaton Rapids varsity girls’ soc±e Vikings. ' cer team improved to 3-0 in the CAAC “You hear Emma screaming ‘back T. White and 4-1-1 overall with a 6-09 win side’ and we could hear it all the way overthe Lakewood girls whoarenow 1-2 down here on this side of the field,” Al in the conference and 3-5 overall. mas said. ’‘Sydney is talking a little bit It was a 4-0 lead for the Greyhounds at I more as a center back and, you know, not the half, but the Lakewood defense led necessarily demanding stuff like we’ve by senior center back Sydney Tefft and been asking for, but still getting louder junior keeper Emma Tidd were able to each and every game. And I think they *ri hold the Greyhounds, who were without finally came into a game like this know L one of their top attackers on the aftering, okay, this is going to be a tough team. noon, to just two goals in the second half. We have zero room for mistakes and so " Eaton Rapids scored a 9-0 win earlier this they came ready to play. So the biggest * season against conference foe Charlotte key, though, is that communication.” and bested Ionia 8-0 last week. The Vikings have another tough con To be honest with you, the entire game ference match at home against Lansing they did stuff right,” Lakewood head Catholic this afternoon, April 24, and go coach Adrian Almas said of his girls. on the road for a non-conference match “This is probably the first game where at Waverly Monday. Portland comes to they looked the most organized. They Lakewood for a CAAC White match were defensively structured.” Throughout the entire game there Tuesday. •.« . f! • (ki < « k J, • -' 1 I k ru t ff 4 L f t p I I 't w I i ^t’ J 1 f I j ,I 4 1 ( « ■J I 1 I *• ?! *1 <. '• vwe J irW^ 'J ipm * ** ■■ h*, . f 1 ) J * • X' J j > J, j - ■ I ■ J 1 1 •. '’•T > * A A •eij '••'••' W T A- • >A ► 'I; s« J,, .•l , 'S .x- I 1I V r >1’-. f A; k ‘<1 “1 s •l * I 1 A * ♦ *» A. I '« b 7T I 'I I *■ r 4 * *b > ?• .7*-. ktT' ■•<nv ' • ( stI J . I 1 14 k \ s h J I B « 1 • * ‘ 1 u 6b iV- I, . ? I I Barker sets Panther goal record with seven in win > X.' ......... '■’*1 - > 1 • “L V*. ft “Vr ^8* AMT I * h V t*- fl 1^ I I R •*. '4!Lr •I I, ’'il *X4 I *w • I ■ I I. J < > <( •fil-hk, » J % *!• 4 ■" — I • iN ..: \z ( •*> ■Tf’? r { - ; I- - I tf > r"- b «. fT . 1. ► < h. I f I J ’k Kt? I 'W < A b * *J. ’’'lb ^1 J f 13^^?,J •* b I. - first goal, about 13 minutes into the game, but it didn’t take long for the Delton Kellogg/Martin girls to take control after that thanks to a team-re cord performance from Claire Barker. She broke the team’s record for goals in a game with seven. Barker scored four goals in the first half for the visiting Panthers. Teagan Hamlin assisted on one of those Barker goals and then notched her team’s fifth goal herself by finishing off a comer kick from teammate Ellyse Blackbum. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg/Martin opened up Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division action with a 9-1 win at Parchment Monday. The Parchment girls got the game’s * < 4 5. e4 J •l • r bL Ife i V Lakewood defender Raelin Schrock (19) looks to keep Eaton Rapids’ Kierra Scbrell in front of her during the second half of their CAAC White match at Lakewood High School Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer I A. "M” -:i. I t * k ‘ 11 t It 1 Thursday, April 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Barker followed up with three more goals thanks to two more assists from Hamlin and one from Piper McArthur. Blackbum scored DK/Martin’s final goal with about 16 minutes remaining off an assist from Sara Schipper. The DK girls are now 4-2 overall this season and 1-1 in the SAC Valley. They were back on the road Tuesday to take on Hackett Catholic Prep and fell 4-0 to the Fighting Irish in Kalamazoo. DK/Martin keeper Johannah Houtkooper had 24 saves in a losing effort, but kept the Panthers in the contest. Hackett led just 1-0 at the half. The DK/Martin girls are home Friday for a match against Saugatuck. Last Friday, the DK/Martin girls were bested by Quincy 3-1 in Delton. It was the first loss of the season for the Pan thers. Barker scored off an assist from Hamlin seven minutes into the game, but the Orioles pulled in front 2-1 before the end of the first half and added an insurance goal in the second half. Houtkoopermade seven saves against the Orioles. I I I > M Bri|^ 1. X « V trS^ * JAhe II I k. *=- fj. r I -S'V-i H • Tr.t 14^ Ij 11 *1 4.J' ti' ib I’. Quick response earns TK a draw with undefeated Sailors C r: i.s ^1 Ils’; r a ■mA. It Ai.' .T .• I ' iJS; ------ 4> p ♦ • “i L’ a g i Ti- J •X I 1 I < r^- ’J-f:-:* I b 4 ,•4. — •»! » rf 1 7- Tt J 1 •> *^55CT \ d 4 I ^X*i* ra.! e» Bb > e 1 B -A* b fi. 4 'iH »' r .. *V '•'**>* _4 JkiTi k1 3 y itr 4 79| b / J Sr.Sai jifiais ii5 V J 9-kM< T *1 t A' X II r mV >5-to I rix’ t t I i *»* ?1 I If V »• i J' z. A B f b\\ '4. » s rf® 4? 1 I Ol* 8 V Sv B*.:A 4k ffi5 I *1 5.« .«r ta 5X7 .* i1 tr 1 •.”3 * '’1 'H w. 1 k:^ ► .1 I % - jNiji • ?U 1 b **M«I ***• I ri 1 w 9i^’ > ■" Ip s r P*B I I •I fcHllll*f’ A tr I .V J i Thornapple Kellogg senior Madilyn Chivis (left) arrives to force the ball off the feet of South Christian’s Vivian Mast (8) during the first half of their OK Gold Conference contest inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville. Photo by Brett Bremer f i I I C'^l-r; V Ct J I I M I */1 » V r » f d ' erifw M r t I •' ’ > Brett Bremer Sports Editor Some ties feel more like wins than others. The fifth-ranked South Christian varsity girls’ soccer team struck first, but the Thomapple Kellogg girls didn’t really have much time to hang their heads Saturday afternoon in Middleville. They answered right away to hold onto a tie atop the OK Gold Conference standings. The Trojans and Sailors are both now 4-0-1 in conference action this spring. TK followed up the draw with a 2-0 win at Grand Rapids Northview Monday. The Sailor goal came on a breakaway 11 m inutes into the second half. It wasn’t even two minutes later that TK’s Tealy Cross chipped a free kick behind the South Christian line and teammate Madilyn Chivis was there to get a foot on it. Her first swing was deflected away from the net, but the ball returned right to her feet and she riffled a second attempt into the back of the net. “It was really exciting, we really need that to give us confidence and keep us going through the game,” Chivis said. “I was a little worried when they first scored seeing our team, some heads went down and stuff, and then after my goal everyone was right back in it.” ■' r » 1 ..'l'I, i-’ n>r? , -A r s-< ?liii MJj VC bn * a ^1'" I - .;^ I » t < 4 JiL I r ' ' ► • J 4 f I ? c^<' ■ I ' ♦ • r* ’jrw fir z£- rt 1 » .*. 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Chivis said junior teammate Cami Stahl had a good header that just missed finding the net andjunior Paige Abshagen had another good attack on the Sailor net. “I was excited to compete. I know a lot of my teammates were too. I was excited to have that good competition,” Chivis said. “I was pretty glad we tied, especial ly because everyone was fighting pretty hard there at the end. It was close. 1 am glad we were able to hold them off. They had a few breakaways, but we were able to hold them off.” The Trojan defensive line and keeper McKenna Hoebeke came through in the end. “I think wejust came together as a team and worked hard together. If we didn’t come together as a team we wouldn’t have tied that game,” Chivis said. South Christian followed up the draw by scoring a 3-0 win over visiting West Catholic in conference play Monday eve ning. The Sailors are now 7-0-1 overall this season. TK moved to 6-1 -1 with the win over Northview. The Trojans and Sailors are set to meet again in the regular season finale at South Christian High School May 19. I t I ? ,- i Saxons do well in three-setters to down Mounties Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ tennis team opened the 2025 Interstate-8 Athletic Con ference season with a 7-1 win over Jackson Northwest Thursday, April 17, the team’s second win ofthe week after toppling Ionia Wednesday. The Saxons outscored the Mounties 7-1 and now are 1-1 in the Interstate-8 after a 6-2 losstoHarperCreekMonday afternoon. Hastings swept the doubles flights in the win over Northwest getting a three set win from senior Isabella Gee and junior Lauren Gee at first doubles. They outscored the Northwest senior duo ofAddison Surbrook and Lindsea Baker 6-3,4-6,6-0. The Saxons and Mounties split sets in three of the four doubles matches and five flights overall. Freshmen Lillian Edger and Lilly Randall outscored Northwest soph omores Kristen Cumings and Evangeline Bamm 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 in the third doubles match. At number four, Saxon junior Alys sa Morton and senior Jordan Milanowski teamed up to outscore Northwest seniorAu drey Davis andjunior Holly Tappan 7-5,2-6, (15-13) finishing with a super tiebreaker. The Saxon second doubles team ofsoph omore Sophia Haywood and senior Ella Fergusen won in straight sets 6-4,6-2 over Northwest sophomores Alyssa Crandall and Raeghan Waldron. On the singles side, the Saxons got a three-set win from senior Madison Deal at number one. She outscored Northwest senior Melia Piloske 6-4,1 -6,6-2. The Saxons also had junior Alexa Lilley at third singles and junior Gracie Wilson at number four score straight set wins. Northwest’s lone point came thanks to a tough three-set win by sophomore Lydia Cumings over Saxon senior Lilyah Solmes at number two singles. Solmes won the first set 6-4, but Cumings rallied for 6-2,6-4 wins in the final two sets. The Saxons swept die singles flights against Ionia getting wins from Deal. Solmes, Lilley and Wilson. Edger and Randall at third doubles and Morton and Milanowski at number four both won in straight sets for tlic Saxons on the doubles side. In the loss to Harpe'r Creek Monday, Deal took a 6-3, 6-4 over Harper Creek junior Paije Dickenson in the first singles match and Lilley scored a win at third singles in what coach Andrew Haines called her best match ofthe season. Lilley outscored Harp er Creek sophomore Jade Phillips 6-3,6-1. The Saxons weren’t far from making things closer on the final scorecard. The Beavers pulled out three-set wins at second and third doubles anda close two-set victory at fourth doubles. In between all those duals, the Saxons took a third-place finish at the Paw Paw Red Wolves Quad Saturday. Paw Paw won the day’s championship with 19 points ahead of Kalamazoo Christian 16, Hastings 8 and Lake Michigan Catholic/Bridgman 5. The Gee duo won the first doubles flight for the Saxons at the tournament, Haywood and Ferguson at second doubles and Morton and Milanowski at third doubles placed third at tlieir flights. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF MAY 15, 2025 SPECtAU MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO THE RESIDENTSAND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting (and public hearing) on May 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 for the purpose of considering the following matters; 1. The application of FCC Construction, Inc. for variance relief from a parking lot setback requirement of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance with respect to the proposed rebuild of a restaurant on the property commonly known as 606 Whitmore Road (parcel no. 13-018-002-00). The subject property is zoned MU Mixed Use Dis trict, within which § 220-9-5.A.4. requires commercial use parking lots to be setback a minimum of 30' from any residentially zoned property or property located outside the Mixed Use District. The applicant is proposing to construct the parking lot with a setback of 10’ from the adjoining property zoned other than Mixed Use District. This proposal therefore requires a variance of 20' from the minimum setback requirement. Note: the applicant is not requesting relief from the parking lot landscaping require ments as set forth in § 220-19-8 of the Rutland Charter Township Code, as applicable to the subject property. This application may also involve variances from other requirements in the Zoning Ordinance, as may be determined based on the facts presented at the public hearing, 2 Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Board. The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance and Map, and the variance application materials, may be examined by contacting the Township Clerk, and may also be examined at the meeting. Written comments regarding the abovereferenced matters may be submitted to the Township Clerk prior to the meeting, and may also be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed ma terials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 �AT 9 ^7 Thursday, April 24, 2025 12 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com iWM* ( I>ojans pick up offense to hoist tournament trophy Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg got its bats heated up. The Lakewood boys are still working to defrost their gloves. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity base ball team snapped a 3-3 tie with three runs inthetopofthe fourth inningagainst Lake wood in tlic championship game of the Barry County Invitational in Middleville Saturday and went on to a 6-3 win. Lakewood made a bid to cut into the Trojan lead in the bottom of the sixth in ning, loading the bases on a Reily Teigeler single and a pair of walks. Trojan reliever Carsyn Redman got Lakewood’s Ethan Guiles to ground into a 5-2-3 double play to stymie the rally. Third baseman Bradley Moreman scooped up a ground ball and fired to catcher Connor Dombkowski for an out al the plate, and then Dombkowski’s throw to first beat Guiles up the line. Another ^ound ball to third got TK out of the inning unscathed, "That was huge. That killed their mo mentum for sure,” TK head coach Nick Iveson said. "It got us out of the inning with no runs. That was huge. That was probably the play of the game.” TK sophomore pitcher Micah Dock got the win on the mound allowing three runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out five. It was his first start of the season. “You can’t ask for anymore out of a sophomore,” Iveson said. Redman got the save with two shut out innings of relief. "My favorite part of the day is every body got in. Everybody contributed,” Iveson said. The Trojans were helped out by six Viking errors in the win, but the Trojan I ? I X V’ '<•« M. I “ 'I •r TX I T V < .J X **** p } F» ? i? .N .m' \» .• < w. •t • Sts Delton Kellogg’s Owen Rogers breaks out of the batter’s box during his team’s opening round ballgame with Thornapple Kellogg at the annual Barry County Invitational in Middleville Saturday. offense nnon it<cits nwn offensedid didallallripht right owntnn too.HrkpL Dock was 2-for-3 at the top of the line-up with a double, a walk and two runs scored. Jayce Brummel was2-for-3 with three RBIs and a walk. Redman, Moreman and C Walters had one hit each for TK. We were seeing the ball really well today,” Iveson said. 1 think we kind of started to click a little bit. This past week was kind of tough, first conference game coming back from spring break. I think just, we were hitting the ball well. We finally started to find some gaps. So yeah, they’re they’re seeing the ball really well. "We struggled a little bit Thursday [against Grand Rapids Catholic Central], so it was good to see the guys bounce back today and have some fun and play well. Lakewood head coach Brad Tacey mostly liked his guys' performance. Some early season injuries have the Vikings shuffling their roster around a a bit. “1 mean, we played well offensively all day. We pitched well all day longyou know, and pitching has been something we’ve been struggling with,” Tacey said. "So, I mean, we’re making some strides. We have guys that keep going down. We had a kid break his hand last week, so we’re losing him. We lost our number three pitcher at a tom labrum. We’retryingtofitguystogeth er and figure out who can, you know, work in there. It’searlyinthe season, itis still cold, but we are definitely making progress. Tm not a moral victories guy in the slightest, but, you know, I was proud of±e way that we hit the ball the way we pitched, but we have got to play better defense,.” Tanner Haight started on the mound and went six innings for the Vikings giving up six unearned runs on seven hits and four walks. He struck out three. Carter Stewart closed out the game by striking out the side in the seventh. The Viking offense against TK consist ed of five singles, one each by Seth Wil lette, Guiles, Stewart, Teigeler and Bryer Poll. Willette, Guiles and Poll each drove in one run. Willette also walked twice in the lead-off spot. "Tanner going six innings, he stuck in there and he kept pounding the zone even though we weren’t making plays behind him,” Tacey said. The TK boys also won big over Delton Kellogg in the opening round ofthe Barry County Invitational. They knocked off the Panthers 19-4. An 11-hit TK attack in that one was powered in part by Dock who went 3-for-5 with two runs and bvo RBIs. Spencer Ybema, Brummel and JayceCurtishadtwohits apiece in that one, and Brummel drove in five runs himself. Dombkowski was the winning pitcher. He allowed one unearned run over five innings in which hfe struck out six, walked two and gave up just one hit. The Panthers got to reliever Dominic McDonald a bit, but Anson Verlinde came on to throw two innings of relief striking out four and giving up one hit and no runs. Elliott Rogers doubled, drove in a run r * :-Y 'r * V Vi --------------------------- 1' > I Ct* » j Iff. I 6 *1 / I i f. Z I i s I• I * ► J 4 A I ♦* > J i 4 4 'J/? 1 * 1 4 ■■.I f if/ 1 51 V •■r 9 y i f K. \ j", L^4a*^*'-?»w •«« 1 I il '< ? &• . f AT J I Hastings’ Jackson Hayes watches an RBI double fly towards right Centerfield during the first inning of his team's ballgame against Lakewood in Middleville Saturday at the annual Barry County Invitational. Photos by Brett Bremer •i# f I c* A f (V ♦ E 9 .A wr Z’ I a yr I J J I J sk I. i -rs,’ ■■■ _ >■ i ■ 11/’• V I 4 v/ 4* I « i. I I I A •• > > V < .’It i fZ<; r 9 •• i X 19^ If wM** J* —1 1? > i ? > ».J 4J u .-♦z T \ I I J « ■ it) ,r .A I *** -1 ‘'J* '“ <* 9 * 4 >L ■ •l » ^b \ . ? k 9 ♦ Thornapple Kellogg first baseman Jayce Brummel catches a throw from home to finish off a 5-2-3 double play as Lakewood’s Ethan Guiles hustles towards first during the bottom of the sixth of the championship game of the Barry County Invitational in Middleville Saturday. V* 1,*^ ** * ..J* mB ! S*-, f lU > 1 .• G * I jl ’’A >3 jrv 2.1/ ♦ .4 * I r u«* > 1 4 4 ,< k J 4.'^ ITT 5 * k*- 4-^ •*7 /*• '.aqi f , -=4 •< (O' *1 I J I • t J?. ; r>' b I I and scored a run for Delton Kellogg in that opener. Owen Rogers was 2-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs. Lakewood reached the championship game with a 16-4 win over Hastings on ±e TK freshman field at McFall Elementary. The Saxons closed out ±eir day with a 14-4 win over Delton Kellogg in the consolation game back at McFall. Lakewood scored nine runs in the top of the first inning against the Saxons to start ±e day and then eventually finished offthe win in five innings. Dustin Lampart and Jackson Hayes had two hits each for the Saxons in ±e loss with a single and a double. Hayes drove in two runs and Lampart one. The only other Hastings hit was s single off the bat of Gabe Drayer who scored a run. Nine Hastings errors helped Lakewood score nine unearned runs in the bailgame. The Lakewood offense had nine singles, H orst was 3 -for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored. Guiles, Stewart, Hollis Poll, Brady a** Makley, Loggan Murray and Teigeler had one hit each. Makley, Teigeler, Stewart and Hollis Poll had two RBIs apiece. Willette was held without a hit in diree at bats at the top of the Viking line-up, but walked once, drove in a run and scored three times. Hastings closed out ±e day with a 14-4, five-inning win over Delton Kellogg in the consolation game back at McFall. Hayes had another big ballgame going 2-for-3 with a double and four RBIs. Lampart, Tyler Frazer, Colten Denton, Parker Christie and Isaiah Wilson had ±e other five Saxon hits. Scott Sanders had hvo RBIs for Hastings. All four Delton Kellogg runs were un earned against Saxon pitcher Lampart and Drayer. Lampart struck out four, gave up one hitand three walks through2.1 innings. Drayer threw 2.2 innings striking out three, walldng two and giving up two hits. The three Delton hits were a double by Dylan Fichtner and singles from Easton Reynolds and Mitchell Swift. «• I «• J MwK* f >J'‘y 'i'- <• •l X. V * 4 *Lf •u • 4^<ff Srf*^ O' I ’ ■Wj ». kt TI • * / J S ’* J . i<®!^ - jfKJ it - -Mfc 9 ••’ wr, ’ r I I ’.J ’ 5^1 k .^3 ' * r Rte? I few t-L- 3' »>x^ b /*• •• * q I ’ 4 "4^ n fl A f ♦ JI 9 * t sm-*® .v»’ <9A»« A I J I—*• •l rfl«W •-Tli'I J p ------ ittt ( » lit tr/fe 4 «h ?3ii -• ;? .'yir; A'Tf , ; r» -r— w* VM I ■ I ; } . L -■ U 4 •• .V p 9 ..*.Fs- > f vi * & < *v < b Saxons tally good early season scores atTK Invite sti/fh' I 1 h ■■ar; . Hi • Lf Brett Bremer Sports Editor Junior Daniel Jensen scored a top 20 finish. Freshman Andrew Barton continued his strong start to his first varsity golf season. Junior Bronson Elliott shot his best 18-hole round yet. It all added up to a 15th-place finish for the Hastings varsity boys’ golf team Friday at the annual Thomapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs Golf Course. A field of 22 teams was led in the end by the Greenville Yellow Jackets who put together an 18-hole score of 313 on the White and Gold nines at Yankee Springs. Hudsonville was second with a score of 314, followed by Jenison315, Grandville 317 and St. Joseph 318 in the the top five. Host Thomapple Kellogg was 13th with an overall score of337. The Saxons shot a 347 to place 15th. Jensen shot a 79 to finish atop the Saxon scorecard. Barton tallied an 85 and Elliott an 86 for the Hastings team. The Saxons’ number four score on ±e day was a 97 from junior Cayden Cappon. , Sophomore Parker Dahley led TK with an 84. The Trojans also got an 82 from senior Kylan Pratt and an 83 from senior Will Nathan. Seniors Ryan Skidmore and Tyler Voss both shot 88 for the Trojans. Byron Center junior Gibson Hibma was the day’s individual champion with a three-under-69. Greenville senior Sutton Schroeder was the runner-up with an even-par-72. The Saxons saw Greenville again The Saxons were back out on the course Monday for an lnterstate-8 Ath letic Conference jamboree hosted by Parma Western at Arbor Hills Golf Club. Harper Creek took the day’s title with a score of 311 ahead of Parma Western 314, Jackson Northwest 316, Marshall 326, Coldwater 335, Hastings 365 and Pennfield 387. Jensen led the Saxons with an 81 that had him 14th individually. Barton and Elliott both scored 94s and Cappon fired a 96. Saturday playing in the six-team Navy Division of the Lakeview Invitational Saturday at Brookside Golf Course. Greenville won the title Saturday with a score of 326 ahead of Hastings 361, Ludington 386, Alma 393, Big Rapids 418 and Lowell 440. In all, 17 teams competed across three division competitions at ±e tournament. Barton shot an 85 to finish fourth overall individually. Elliott was ninth with an 88. Jensen shot 90 and Cappon 98 to round out the top four for their team. ■' “wiQ -r 11 If I I WT'j FI r #<•-* ► . t, A V •I / .Jv • « t f ; <**/• 49113 * I 1 " > r' I k *^4 .1 fb r • g x 1 I Att X 4 2 •.'4 I I ' <iT, V II a w I i'^se I ' MS?* 1. A i > I ? I -X'.\ p. 4*. -4-? rr !r I ’i r S b 7 P ♦ I* ‘S'. ‘I nB\ii c I-. * \ I I ’-1* 5 ±>* .r*i' •fc > 'S.'/ »x ’^>5 t PT ln' •s. » > «: >> •7*.- / «g rr » . j Ik. .a^i. X 1 ‘’Cr ‘ I X 2i*" I* >• 'b I » J S’ • '««K. 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V 4 u -•?r d k A' y.^i| «» >v strati 'A I I *** it - "■nwa^rrmr b 1^ ■' 01 b '^' I- 9 ( t. �I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com 13 Thursday, April 24, 2025 i f I Hoebeke homer clinches county title forTK 4lK A; I had two RBIs each. The three Saxon hits were singles by Kylee Bosworth, Meredith Ansorge and Laken Hollars. Delton Kellogg took a 10-2 win over the Saxons in the consolation game to close out the day. Panther sophomore catcher Olivia Post belted a three-run inside the park home run into the left field comer with two out in the top of the fifth inning to break things open. To that point the only hits for the Panthers had been a pair of singles by Paige Davis and a single and a double offthe bat of Lillie Steele. Davis finished the ballgame with two RBIs and Lyons drove in one. Singles by Lily Dingena and Sophia Greenfield were the only hits for the Saxons in the loss to the Panthers. Madison Muskovin got the win in the circle pitching for Delton Kellogg. In seven innings, she struck out eight and walked three. J r L li II J I t I V V' le I ( M ’ ''X * j '•si 1 I* * •V <1 4 4 r- I- t* X. '-•i? -X 1 a 11^ f •l * V k < * ' > •' ' K r* X Vs kX S I \ ’’ix • >* <’ft. w *' \’ • V’k *q ( » • I ^1 Ik Hastings’ Kylee Bosworth pitches during her team's contest with Delton Kellogg in the consolation game of the Barry County Invitational in Middleville Saturday. J < b ■'’fe 9 Delton Kellogg sophomore Olivia Post is greeted by teammates Jalin Lyons (left) and Paige Davis to celebrate Post’s three-run home run in the top of the fifth inning against Hastings Saturday in the consolation game of the Barry County Invitational in Middleville. Photos by Brett Bremer drtlj - ^n.r,,-,iaAbn^ . nini ’ 4 -TnutTO I I ijt •n T f MO]3W I I; '■/? ’f!, j i r i ’ i1 u nr r I 3 4 -I > ** t 10 je 'x'ii. eew “fTj ono • < J 7; r 1 .'J . V.- • ♦ t < *9 < ■J, •» M «• (I 4x r 14 off home run for the Trojan varsity or any of her club teams throughout the years. It is her first home run of this senior season for TK “It’s a good way to start,” Hoebeke said. Sophomore Adelaide Holderman got the pitching victory, coming on in relief of senior Jenna Robinett. Holderman was also the winning pitcher in game one of the day for the TK ladies - a 24-0, three-inning win over Delton Kellogg. Lakewood took a 3-1 lead in the championship bailgame with two runs in the top of the fourth inning. TK got one back in the home half of the fourth. Federau got two groundouts to start the bottom of the seventh with her team still up 3-2. Anna Romph fought back from an 0-2 count to work a walk to get the rally started and then Aubree Stevens reached on a Viking error that could have ended the game, bringing Hoebeke to the plate. Grand Valley State University bound .Biorx senior Kylee Hoebeke stepped into the •'Oin’’Ip batter’s box with runners on first and xori second and two-out in the bottom of -J the seventh inning of the Barry County Invitational championship against Lake Awood Saturday afternoon in Middleville. She watched the first pitch from I’J Lakewood’s Peyton Federau sail by A-t t for a strike. That wasn’t what she was expecting. “I kind of thought I was going to get lote bfflisYq" 1 pitched around a little bit, but the first one was right down the middle,” Hoeii £(iw ono i' beke said, “and I was like okay. The next r one was too.” •1 Hoebeke drilled a two-out, three-run r“i I BlUto. walk-off home run over the Centerfield fence to give the Trojan varsity softball 5; S r team a 5-3 win over Lakewood. She ft can’t remember ever having hit a walkV ♦ 1 n latibBstic^ ’, ■ JhM-i Brett Bremer Sports Editor L:; IS t.i * 'It I hl 1 J I I I f- r ■ k.i= tr j?i?5 r ■fe A b UB»b^ I J ffiOToH A •I ■ I, *•4 -11? 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Zoey Bennett, Lily Dingena, Kayden Brown and Kylee Bosworth ' led the Saxons’ offensive attack in game one. Dingena had a first-inning triple to start the Saxons off on the right foot. Annemarie Allerding pitched from the circle and no-hit the Rock ets through three innings. She struck out eight and walked two. In game two Bennett, Sophia Greenfield, Dingena and Bosworth had big hits for the Saxons including an inside-the-park home from from Dingena in the first inning. Bosworth pitched game two and found her groove according to coach Dennis Redman. She gave up one hit while striking out eight and walking one in three innings. The Saxons were bested in two games, against Lakewood and Delton Kellogg, at the Barry County Invitational hosted by Thomapple Kellogg in Middleville Saturday, and then jumped into lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference action with a tough doubleheader against visiting Northwest Tuesday afternoon. The Mounties scored 13-1 and 15-2 conference victories. Allerding started in the cirlce in game two and allowed five runs but on only two hits. Bosworth closed things out in the circle. Meredith Ansorge got a chance to pitch in game two and was hit for 15 runs on 12 hits. She struck out three and walked three. Brown, Bennett and Greenfield had one hit each in game two. The Saxons are back in action this afternoon, April 24, against Coldwater in 1-8 action on the road. Lumen Christi will host the Saxons Saturday, and then Hastings plays host to Gull Lake for a doubleheader Monday. Conference play picks up again Tuesday, April 29, at Harper Creek. 1 * I i ’’ A . NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals L will conduct a public hearing for the following; Case Number V-07-2025 Kurt Beyer (Applicant) Kurt & Linda Beyer Trust (Proper^ Owner) Location; 7804 EM 79 Hwy, Nashville in Section 33 of Castleton Township. 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Swinehart 12954 Turner Lane Plainwell, Ml 49080 (661)404-9281 t K ..••r 4 d I O: rC ; ft 9 i t •l I I I I •®t ♦m 5’ J V Thornapple Kellogg senior Kylee Hoebeke watches her walk-off home run fly towards center field in the bottom of the seventh inning of her team’s 5-3 win over Lakewood in the championship game of the Barry County Invitational in Middleville Saturday. nr « 4 /i X B’’ I 1-.«'?!= •.r» . r st t 4 t __ b am I Im- to / I « I r 4 n > > I I •» A. !>* 3^ I MM* **** r I v. 1 Hoebeke was 4-for-4 in the bailgame with two runs and four RBIs. Besides those four hits from Hoebeke, an RBI triple in the bottom of the fourth off the bat of Holderman was the only other hit the TK ladies managed off of Federau. Overall though, Hoebeke likes where her team’s offense stands at the moment. “I like it. We’re hitting good this year,” Hoebeke said. “We didn’t give up or anything, so that is awesome. This year, we started out really strong hitting-wise. That is encouraging.” “Part of it is, most of the team played together last year. We only have two new girls or whatever, so we’re all getting along pretty good and we know the drill and everything. Everyone has been working.” Robinett went four innings in the championship game in the circle for TK. She struck out one, walked one and allowed four hits. Of the three runs against her, only one was earned. Hol derman threw three perfect innings of relief striking out three. The four Lakewood hits were all singles, one each for Galatea Arch bold-Pyle, Madison Fenlong, Avery Farrell and Grays! Hillard. Matti Aldrich and Archbold-Pyle had one RBI apiece. Federau’s final line in the circle was 6.2 innings pitched, allowingtwo earned runs on four walks and five hits. She struck out eight. TK smacked 14 hits and took advan tage of II walks in the three-inning opener against Delton Kellogg. Romph was 4-for-4 at the top of the line-up with a double, a walk, four runs scored and two RBIs. Hoebeke, Holderman and Kenzie Bouma had four hits apiece. Hoebeke and Bouma both drove in four runs. Holderman, Robinett and Chloe Bossenberger had three RBIs each. Holderman gave up one hit and one walk in two innings while striking out five in the circle for TK. Stevens threw a perfect inning to close things out, striking out one. A single by Josie Lyons was the Ione hit for Delton Kellogg in the loss. Lakewood got to the championship game with a 14-0 win over Hastings in five innings to start the day. Federau went the distance in the circle striking out 14 Saxons. She gave up three hits, all singles. At the plate, she was 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored. Archbold-Pyle and Hillard had two hits each as part of a nine-hit Viking attack. Hillard, Fenlong and B Spaans - �14 www Hn«tin«<R«nn«r THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, April 24, 2025 - ------- -- f www.nasfingsBanner.com __ nor) state champ the only early qualifier at invite snifaft ........ .. »w I > f 1 » I . f A * N I > I - W|<»^ ft. I •Al i STAT CM J < s' J ^9 f 1 J > J I i f I T I ■RR .1 t *1 x^ .> : hastin 65 5 P X" .!< HASTINGS HAS^TINGS . * VWBI .£■ M. I "iThiijn'' •' ft I t r-- 9 HASTINGS « n>•» 1 S ^^r.w*****^^**^*^^* 4^ J yC 1 i **! ^1 I ■» J • k lOHM -4 •% * iH .#*1 I 1 •• I ! * V •W. R ^awTcitf * ■ ■■■ ^— 4 ► I 1 < 1 tfl* t 1 I 1 t• “7 4 <-• '4 '<*T ff-- » ■’M- Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle easily gets over the bar at 5 feet to take over first place in the high jump during the Hastings Team Invitational inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer Brett Bremer Sports Editor r Ofthe few hundred student-athletes com peting at the Hastings Team Invitational at Baum Stadium at Johnson Field, the new “EQ” policy really only mattered to some one like Saxon sophomore Bella Friddle. The 2024 high jump champion at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls’ Track and Field Finals last spring earned a spot in the 2025 state final s with her second best day ever at the high jump pit. Friddle cleared the bar easily at 5 feet to rise above the only other five competitors left even attempting that height Friday. Alone in the event after that, she cleared 5 feet 2 inches, 5-4 and 5-6 on her first attempt at each height. Friddle put up a school record jump of 5-7 at the 2024 Interstate-8 Athletic Con ference Championship and cleared 5-5 at the finals to win the state championship as a fi’eshman. She looked to improve her school record to 5-8 Friday, but couldn’t quite clear the bar in three attempts. “I was veiy nervous, even though I know I should be able to make these heights it still always gets me so nervous because every I •h I 1« 1 1^ p Vt I P’ J1 *it*••*• CtU* > ASi: 1 mX-*.W '.■n A IO •i* ;*.* •J 3 T I ( I ‘I- I if* Hastings junior Odin Twiss lets loose the shot during a fourth-place performance in the shot put Friday at the Hastings Team Invitational. I f If > 1 < r ✓ It 'i ff r ;i f 1. 4* ir ♦ if h'S I / *'2 < •f •• fiw MT 1 IS > >,9 iS •->1 ! -.:i Zzi:- A < c. ( c IJ A I ' **< 1 Are you creative^ NOW HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNER View Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist for our Greenville location. — MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS — This role is ideal for individuals w/ho are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics. Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! 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Saxon freshman Annabelle Kuck runs her fastest 110-meter high hurdle race yet during the Hastings Team Invitational Friday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field, A4b i ■ ■n d:^£‘nrirnu f. □;9fl rr 'I jump matters to me so much,” Friddle said. “Qualifying for the state meet April 18, it is expected, and it is fun. It is kind of a relief you know, getting it out ofthe way I suppose.” The MHSAAthis season for the first time is allowing Early Qualifier (EQ) events, like Friday’s, which allow student athletes to qualify for the state finals by meeting predetermined standards. Those prede termined standards far exceed the regular state qualifying mari<s athletes would need to meet at regionals to qualify for the finals thou^, and only really apply to ±e elite of the elite across the state. The second, third, fourth and fifth place girls in the high jump in Hastings cleared 4-9, but each failed in three tries to get over the bar at 5-0. The EQ height for the high jump in Division 2 is 5-2 this spring. At regionals a competitor would only need to clear 5-1 to qualify for the state finals. In other events there is what feels like a much larger gap. As an example, Hastings sophomore cross country state medalist Caroline Randall could run an 11:45.00 at regionals to qualify for the D2 state finals in the 3200-meter run. At an EQ event, she would need to finish the same race in 11:06.00. Friddle was the only student-athlete finm eight girls’teams and nine boys’ teams competing Friday to meet an EQ standard. But everyone who finished an event scored for their team duringthe meetFriday. She is akid who set up a broom over the couch at home in middle school to try and get some high jump practice in. She said midway through varsity basketball season this winter she started plyometrics and strength training to be ready to go higher in the pole vault once the highjump mats got pulled out of storage on the first day of practice this spring. The Division 1 EQ standards are even tougher than the D2 ones, and Caledonia varsity girls’ coach Ben Howell said that a quick early season glance basically left the Scots with the impression that it’ll basically take a school record performance to qualify for the state finals early. New Hastings varsity girls’ coach Erin Goggins lamented the fact that there are likely to be fewer meets that are more for fun with the new EQ opportunities. She said ±e Saxons had a tou^ time this spring finding teams to compete in their annual co-ed relays, an event with a myriad of different events that is not an EQ competition. Hudsonville, Caledonia and Charlotte were 1 -2-3 in both the boys’ and girls’ team competitions Friday. Hudsonville won the girls’ meet wi± 919 points ahead of Cale donia 861.5, Charlotte 682.5, Hastings 620, Grand Rapids Track Club 460, Ravenna 413, Belong 392.5 and the Quad City -C 4 ■ X » * $ i.iti*' bdibi i I j ^3' s I I • k JI A« I ihmMw » i -T iu n FT) V 1 u Jtefa ± ni44:j!qqir * I raib 1 w*-? tt )0Gl ;aftit tfij, rmrt < X-* jat^m risiui tn/ irit rrtoiBi* • r ) I » > f xxinaHin s *p I £a1S k I . A ir r 'il L (4jbwt>¥Hi(j ttunw I. 'iJ i .-jfiArt >11 .•*1 I 4 k- I flaunt ^jbixbztl I ?r ' f s « \JI K* I - 4«';:p> . ii J la I r C 1 I 7 ;ia(imM ^nrf I I Hastings senior Micah Johnson runs to an 11 th-place time in the 1600-meter run Friday during the Hastings Team Invitational inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. ' '- noann ?: cu-ioed r;s uuiObiL' flsW'^ .^Lii n > enr tinmir e^--5 r .p? r* pnjr s ?:T orr ■L-f3 vetJiv^ ntn 9bl^£iLiaoo»6!n/r» r ! I LUiU'V 'MOU 11 l B«XI Ift . X ♦ : ^ .* *. *4 icr’'<..-mttM« C,'f JCLirii bloH f « ;nU&^3 ■; rusH nooMllB ; w 1 teams came from the eirls’ 4x800-meter 'f^bwnkiiM m inOM t)fllB3 relay team. The squadofsophomores Chloe idO?3Tornodqo&M^pv^ .meal. Pirtle and Lilianna Enyart andjuniors Mad ■-rnnn :sf"JDWBS die Elzinga and Olivia Goodrich placed irni ■.nifj-, }« rnf bxudq rbribqoO -ntO tm'.bj £8^^^ n fiJui 1 vn fifth in 13:49.82. .fT .4 .. ' 4. Pirtle was also ten± in the lOO-meter marn-’AI 'ir toi fjela tfi-w 5TT't I hurdles. uaauBf'tiiMMl ximint. I'X, . J Randall had a solid day in the girls’ dis -^(D tdja '<Gbbiloet haiftbaW.; . 2snllteaj /r^ «)dl *j± njb(lflij^jaiQ tS2£I23fl£i tance races placing third in the 1600-meter t i5J5rn-(K)SE v(brajitt«ih»T?*^c!^f'ttuj’. run in 5:33.97 and fourth in ±e 3200-meter I 'jutaA 9J • L '■jcan iiG run in 12:16.78. The Saxons are happy to sfff rr 1 1 HHHZJUU bui . jf yjjU wj ^onqE cifii yland nd soro )i welcome her back this spring too after she juaibiffir fi£ rroefisg ;bfiv nBfflriznbndteaeim missed her fi'eshman track season with an ni Tigi . .Tuinr injuty. • * • •• • - <nox£<^ bsl HfibofiJI JIU nararfesri Freshman Lilly Randall led the Saxons i.jpa^QOflBntf Il wm4i^^j±rjfiJxj2^3fiiQitnnq03dJru in ±e sprints placing sixth in the 400-meter r - tJfnTdX ni rtov^e boG d£,dO: I nr dafik' dash in 1:06.36 and seventh in the 200-mern3 * ^^^('>' r rxIraH tnoccodgcxl ^9£riftebm ter dash in 29.62. Sophomore Ember Twiss 9®; .it.LFIo3trai£rinwOOSJarirnirimaffl® , was tenth in that 200 a time of30.32. t ni fLTnin gfiv/ nut fcilttDDWWM In the 100-meter dash, Ember was ninth in t)drMip»d»Ms f b ' nifbnal YilLIbQiiniMI 14.07 and Lilly ten± in 14.21. _ -tt It rilr// J^[c c/od tdliJoot tjffitec I Hudsonville took ±e boys’ meet with * r . c.££0J biflobaln J to faeadBiJiiiOQ £^S39I1 1056.5 points ahead of Caledonia 1022.5, H ^iibbH .c.£8d SfliHaa .JIJF Charlotte 703.5, Belding 682.5, Hastings LTudiiaiV -d? snnayaH 650.5, Ravenna 562, Vicksbure 538.5, : { W) hfffi EQE duD TufiiT 4)iq8a 1)000) ., Grand Rapids Track Club 393 and Quad City 72. oHtoBMiiMaAu { * p r H 3fiJ Lol RfttxnnK? noboGofi iouis S e Senior Brandon Simmons led the Hast ' 'JjBio-firWi E dliw xasu 3d^nD‘8'<od ’ ings boys on the track with a fourth-place » -OOd i sriJnr^W^ooflo^ ’ II ' 7/9n 6 ./imoja timeof4:40.56 in the 1600-meterrun, anew Lw waiilq 3d to .33B1 PR for him in that race, and he placed ninth •trnin LO.M J :£lG3nifl£ rirwfamattarfOMffltr W in the 800-meter run wi± a time of2:10.03. : ni rinuof mfi He finished the 3200-meter run fourth in 10:08.77. Senior teammate Micah Johnson IM il scoreda tenth-place time of10:47,88 in that .i3EIH6»^C/K3200-meter race. VL rri fiw tiMSlQ qaieH L M Freshman Jonah Hamp placed ninth in fcd roxBasrinof rlaEbBmrfOGW n fhf4 < the 200-meter dash for the Saxon boys with otUoiifewt r ? -' OatUJOTonfcB x|rgyiR>g*fanfi:£L 3: a time of 24.60. bahbe ^noxE<i siif'-bteft -■/sa b In ±e field, the Saxons added a sev QBOiBtaSiK^^^ B tow; rn^ TPT! Io to enth-place mark of 18-4.5 from junior I iW4Sfnl sd* ra suafisl*'™™™’ Balian Marlette in ±e long jump. 3 The Hastings teams both fell to 0-2 in the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference this season n KfiTiB^ qaitof with losses against visiting Parma Western Tool tJl 1 r,i W "cW E ;4 Tuesday. The Panthers took a 96-67 win C<XI B ' , cnifaiiW over the Hastings girls and a 122.5-37.5 f t gjn.A«HfedlJ3TO >’4’i win over the Hastings boys. „•,/ in lisq B log ^vod ;3toBHe f The Hastings boys got a pair of wins from Simmons in die distance races and iUjKV Otoq to ra 3^4 3 a victory from Peake in the pole vault. a: Peake set his PR at 11-6 to win the event Tuesday and teammate Lilley cleared 11 -0, • --It .V a PR ofhis own, to place second. Simmons laniAXldl sffiJW u r , 3(it bnsO^^ ni®^«K won the 1600-meter run in 4:42.60 and the t ni fim ntara^lOSE ft. : 5fnij fcnoaan to 3200-meter run in a personal record time QI .(JftW i&tdIM of 10:06.10. ' Jto Tool Bella Friddle took the 200-meter dash d£.?£3o s ni aisi8 . ilO'A/ for tire HHS girls in a PR of 27.26, won the high jump at 5-4, the pole vault at 8-0 . and the long jump at 15-4. Caroline Randal was a three-time champ '■Fl,* : vz 4 1:01 k * *1 t «s I i « • #J -» • * 0 *jT c I I r > I r I I « r M fi Mustangs 17.5. Friddle was one of the top scorers in all four of her events for the Saxons. She won ±e pole vault by clearing the bar at 5-6 and won the long jump with a mark of 15 feet 10.5 inches. She qualified for the state finals in all three events last year. She also placed sixth in the 100-meter hurdles Friday with a time of 18.19 seconds - her first time running that race in a varsity meet. Her big sister, junior Olivia Friddle, fi nally returning from a long injury absence won the girls’ shot put with a mark of30-11 Friday. Bella was one of tliree Hastings girls in the top ten in the pole vault. Freshmen Jayden Evans and Bella Strimback tied for tenth getting over the bar at 6-0. The Hastings boys also had three guys in the top ten in the pole vault. Sophomore Maverick Peake cleared 11-0 to place sixth, junior Isaac Lilley was eighth at 10-8 and sopho more Liam Renner was ninth at 10-6 too. The Saxons had a few top ten finishes in all the throws. Behind Friddle in the shot put sophomore Petra Foster was eighth at 25-3.5. In the discus, senior Zoe Watson was fourth at 87-3 and Foster tenth at 77-2. In the boys’ discus junior Odin Twiss was fourth at 42-7 and senior Isaac Friddle tenth at 36-7.75. The boys’ discus saw the Saxons place Twiss eighth at 114-1, junior Matthew Shults ninth at 110-8 and Isaac Friddle tenth at 110-3. The top relay finish for any of the Saxon »* •*5 5 » IaSaJ •» j_i A ft f **• 9W bii’i r t ■J t «* < * & } Trs..--. s *- IJ 3 for tlie Saxon girls. She took the 3200-meter run in 11:58.04, the 1600-meter run in 5:34.04 and ±e 800-meter run in 2:39.40. Lilly Randall won the 400-meter dash for nr/ lafib isOmTXW' ‘ tol J edi to Wr.rtfS no* .WxMifMW i^noxB^ 9dl xQ.bO-.inf the Saxons in 1:06.93. • * «« I 9 L_ , ♦nt Ii 1 -A- * *4 k tj St r I IwA'-’-jncoa * * J i zt LT . A /■? Jt i. •ft 9 5 i ♦ t. 1 .' 1 •. i^:-4 « <■ ■w f.j, t � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-05-01.pdf 519dbd67a5168b0166b3cee0b4a147f5 PDF Text Text I Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street c l’*! % SAXDNS SCDR^^®5^’ I TOP PDLE VAULT 1 TOTAL AT CO-ED RELAYS INSIDE TODAY'S EDITION ( I LIONS DOWNED 3-2 BY BRONSON fl I r > % F < -3/ A A I ( PAGE 9 , H" - , PAGE 12 f PANTHERS WIN DIVISION TITLE AT LAWTON PAGE 14 A -J JT. »•. rI .p il THE HASTINGS J 4 T> BANNER t •** *I 4 J ■ I < .s VOL 170, NO. 53 ££ .OH J}Vi -JOV z <••• p 4 32 •■ ■' 'J * t X za i J > sr i’ I I Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer X r, I I I 1 % ( II J r’Tjfflnofi I ±xitM do^ i I n i I bms«da(y^i 1 t u o2«MA3amoM 4 e J t, • i T I I J; ■ it i I ad txu \ f ids rricni ioottoZ .K i'. nittl gworrowf 1 i vvorn joafaibn&'j iI .4 h iveri sb t fielefiawfrteooR doR ri esqqcfnorfT to snebntrniwqus Rob Pouch was named the new superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Schools at the end of ® t 9vlG Kefafwf' to one ert? gloorloS eBO*’®'’* no ?weT/i9!iTi bfiuoi-braJfwe muvtBMin .GS fnqA .vebaeuT b<A3rH«mjn»^^ ItfblXin fl99W>9d Tiij ahffW'ttwO * in Ttafi second-round interviews on Tuesday, April 29. tipped the scale in favor of Pouch. “1 am thrilled and excited to join the TK community. Pm looking forw^ to working with their board, staff and community to ensure the students of TK are college, career and world ready,” Pouch told The Banner. He and his family are already in the transi tion of relocating back to West Michigan. “We had tu^o quality candidates, and the decision was very difficult to choose between the two, but ultimately ±e majority favored Rob,” Smith said. Other board members echoed Smith, including BOE Vice President Derrick Brock, who said during the community meet-andgreet and ±e candidates' tour of the school district on Monday, he had a chance to talk to administrators. He said he heard a common theme about both candidates. “Some administrators said they did not After a months-long search process, Thomiq^ple Kellogg Schools has named Rob Pouch as its next superintendent. Pouch served as the superintendent of Morrice Area Schools for the last five years and as the principal at Linden Middle School from 2017 to 2021. After the first round of superintendent interviews last month. Pouch remained a candidate, moving into second-round inter views at Tuesday, April 29’s meeting. After candidates answered numer ous questions, TKS Board of Education President Dave Smith polled seven board members, including himself, to decide between Pouch and fellow candidate Bill Crane. While three board members raised their hands for Crane, four other hands I f t Taff/ I m't Mil wt SINCE 1856 I iSTWi Wais gfQoorf *• • BARRY COUNTY TK Schools selects Pouch as new superintendent :w ■ THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, May 1, 7075 www.HastingsBanner.com c DEVOTED TO Photo by Karen Turtco-Ebrighl think we could go wrong, ±at ±ese can didates are fantastic,” Brock said. “Thank you to those who have come before us and helped lay the foundation to make the dis trict attractive and pull in these candidates.” Pouch said he is grateful to the communi ty and the school board for their support. “We recently sold our house in Howell, Michigan, and are fortunate to have a sum mer cottage in Ottawa County where we can reside until we can find what we are looking for in TK,” Pouch explained. “My wife and 1 have five kids; we just sold a 30-acre hobby farm.” TK Schools has been searching for its next superintendent since former superin tendent Craig McCarthy retired at the end of last year. Pouch will start his role as superintendent on July 1. ( I t ------- ■I litssH ;SSAL TAHT JJA ALL THAT JAZZ: Hastings hosts annual Jazz Fest J fr .I,*’ if b i b t I -ll I < s I I I, • Pt ipi .'j'* I, 'B r> -I I I I 4 -3< 1!k « J 2 < »*< vn. I > X< 1 - 4k 2 'J 1 i ! r I * I I » J . V L rf IRS it I I I' • LT « « •• 3 * .tt f I Sb c * l) % 'l f R‘ ■/ >* i Im 9 tf. >» t !: 7 11 H'li I imi z 4 > 9 { K F, e I' ‘ ■■ '-4^ % «» t I* The search for an 18-year-old Lake Odessa resident has produced little in the way of clues where the person may now be, according to Ionia County Sheriff’s Devlin Tait Office officials, though the investigation into his apparent disappearance continues. According to reports, Lake Odessa resident Devlin Tait was reported missing after last being seen at Carl’s Market in downtown Lake Odessa at about 8:20 a.m. on Monday, April 21, allegedly traveling on foot. “He’s still missing,” said ICSO Lt. Rick Charon, while providing an update on the missing person’s case on Tuesday, April 29. “There’s no recent sightings. “We’re trying to do a follow up,” Charon added. “Basically, we’re trying to track down his last financial transaction.” According to a description of Tait posted online, he’s reported to be 6-foot tall and weighing 170 pounds. He reportedly was wearing a black zip-up sweatshirt, white T-shirt, blue jeans and cowboy boots when last spotted at a Lake Odessa business. Charon said there is no evidence of foul play at this time. “There’s no evidence of anything other than he did not come home,” the sherifTs lieu tenant said. Persons who might have seen Tait since the time of his reported disappearance are urged to contact the ICSO by calling 616-527-5737. Tips may also be provided anonymously online through the Silent Observer website, silentobserver.org or by calling the Grand Rapids-based, non-profit organization at 616774-2345. r I > J*:-*- Staff Writer _?.A- > - - >♦ I Officials continue search for Lake Odessa teen 1 Dennis Mansfield 7 4 W* t tt J J 9 d r/7 , JI I a r Xr ' •A’' ± »1 '1 V -:X<•i; « i 1% q I I ikrto ttWBd sxe: lol bevreset 1201 Jon ai lee^ 5 . -*• n .^d«sH ni rtOtCtiO osTartlt J g JL'.' armori^QWfl! I » Jazz Fest is not just reserved for jazz bands - choirs are also welcome. Here, the Lakewood Youth Chorus performs at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Photo by Jayson Bussa I uMaMiti. ( r> lathWpnOudi Contributing Writer Qkn&loQdoa albbiin moft ^rngnsT ensi^iaaoiglH^ 1 u&i ggnbael I ot Wmu hlaaoiBestovibsridltpTtooaii ssfit lotmasadt fiE 01 ofoow < JkmiuoD mA sIqqcmorfT ori? yd u'r< no £L Tct bnooTs oMrf mi jg-yi seal BHMigio ■£ jamait? j) inamilaHii jali «ij bsstem :<aiBK>baoq.2U(Jr/O’ orii gnimb fto « •*lB«ncBrB<BhttT0J3snib syuiraMa JbMtsJ n.^M WfiMU to aimsi bi )g4> btsa - a'l«yB»tta4>'i»act svuri owl igtl oA jtoittqbil <TUK^«Mi8G(i 'rtitii EI ]a?v9«<j! vBfTii sbu ?.'|1 jmd WB^aUqflih snnW) ilad jnidssjia? 'Aimoo-BBii u bamqiiiH 01VD:) narli JI* Aanifilqxa IlwuF ">■ 1^7 4 9^ t „ 1 P IH 4?; I '* 9 aloorisa riorlw nt>x or ^nf(U s. " «I 7/5 '.•. •• Jayson Bussa J Jazz musicians ranging from middle schoolers to accomplished professionals traveled to Hastings last week to take part in the annual Jazz Fest. Put on each year by the Thomapplc Arts Council, Jazz Fest has been around for 22 years. Last week marked the 21st installment of the event, as organizers took a year off during the COVID-19 pandemic. Megan Lavell, executive director of the Thomapple Arts Council, said that in terms of popularity and par ticipation, the last two years have been the festival’s best. It’s safe to'say the event is fully back to form after coming to a screeching halt during the pandemic. “We saw it grow steadily, then COVID happened and we took a year off,” Lavell explained. “It took a couple of years to come back because there were still a few years where schools were trying to figure out if field trips were on hiatus or not.” “Now, we have no wiggle room in our schedule,” she added. “This year and last year have been the biggest years ever. We’ve talked about the difficulty of includ ing more schools if more want to participate.” Plenty of schools from around the state participated this year, sending bands and choirs to the event, which ran April 24-26. Throughout those three days, bands and choirs per formed in front of clinicians, who then worked through the music with the students, this providing invaluable feedback from professional musicians and music edu cators. “Students don’t get rated—-they get to learn with someone hands-on along with their class,” Lavell explained. “They’re becoming better as a unit doing the thing they enjoy.” See JAZZ on 2 * Utt* rx T • r?*' 1 I I » I 4 I I 1 JO 1 0 r I •, •• •Rk TKS INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNS i I fcV < A > a;* is xj *» «»• iri PAGE 3 SHOP LOCAL •£.* 5* < t J •T. r < § fi} u SUBSCRIBE «»• TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM A 5 , 4 l^fll^ YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE • • <! > •. . SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 "*1 U; V ♦ ♦ I • 1 •> .c 1 -it f* ♦ 1 r « ■f\ ! * 1 L' J > w. >«* V> ■H v««A<* A <«• I » l| i1 11 «• 12 V c t I 1 t I |S4 Loaio^psz* X 1 I G roup THE HASTINGS BANNER «* • 4 1 I 11 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. VI n t f OWE 1 I '• •• Spend it here. Keep it here. 1 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Uaelinnc KAI AOnRft Tv ' if. ■"A . r 2^ > 1* f.< I t �I * I 2 I 1 r . Thursday,Moy 1,2025 9 i f » • 7 I I 'R— < ♦ If i A i wwwHastingsBanner com I r------------- --- - --------- ______________________________________________ i s f THE HAS NGS BANNER I ■ ■ I IB * ** *1 • Aii 1M I J• d? 'it JI * 1 I I« I /y f' X V I J >' •• I r ‘f 5 M .< 9 A B % •l L w A r I it /■ •a J * i •WB » ». .41 I I « C f 'I ■ > I ► .::^f ; • 4. :C .'*1 r is.' I > K # h u & < l’ <4 A 7 I A 4 W- ♦A' V 1 I I; « to 4IL < 4 t J r w 4 < 9 I » J * 1.1 « > 1 ^4 I V t I J »***■■ •' r-:^ 1 I s bTi sj s It ¥ -.J I 49 I • >/ A a SnTA«a'Mi?Sm'“'’ “”' C'xl’s .n'nualSn,c Lunch p<S;?o. a5S;;?;S„o Pl,„,„ “"° 'J I ., f A I • .<1 J I V: « . •• T. I * 7 Hastings senior class celebrated at annual Rotary luncheon Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer college or their early adult years merely as a means to an end. Instead of focusing solely on their ultimate goals, he urged lliem to embrace the journey itself. He also reminded students that the Hast ings community would always be there for them and encouraged them to seek experi ences beyond the city’s borders. “You don’t have to move away to expe rience the world,” Franklin said. “Many of you may not change your zip code. One of the things I love about Hastings is that it’s kind of in the middle of nowhere but close to everything. Many adults who call Hastings home leave this comer of the world on all kinds of adventures.” Franklin concluded: “Here’s to the be ginning of your journey and to the great out there. See, taste, touch, hear and feel as much of the world as you can. Expand your comfort zone. Do something you haven’t done before every day. Crack that oyster and follow your bliss. Hastings will always be here for you when you want, or need, to come home.” The Hastings Rotary Club welcomed visitors to its meeting this week. A lot of them. The Rotary Club invited the entire senior class from Hastings High School to join them for the annual senior lunch, which was once reserved forjust male students but has since morphed into an open invitation to any senior who wants to partake. The event was a joint effort with the Hastings Kiwanis Club, serving as a cel ebratory sendoff for graduating seniors as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of ftieir lives. Each student had the opportunity to take the microphone and share their plans for the future, ranging from college and vocational training to entering the workforce. Rich Franklin, superintendent ofthe Bar ry Intermediate School District, addressed the packed room, offering advice centered on the themes of happiness and home. Franklin encouraged seniors not to view ■'n> V •9** I* ■* M rt i, ' a -i C R .1 1 i f P «! ••V* 1 1 I 3 I mJ' r r V J* z 1 it s’ f' ' k < 5> I a s •k * w v I J I * J 4 5ah< %. ■ X« .1 b l' *10 W 4 k I ’ I h ^'■7 27 V J b I b I t ••-4 [ b » *8 ^y -f P Sit i J 'r* r • ¥ I a .* lb® nt hi 4 A * ■I* » ~’4 5'' 'IS t4 * r i I 1? > t' J Il •• 2 ‘ 1 » I 1 I b rf^ J I A I f TT bJ , Hastings High School principal Teresa Heide (left) introduces her senior students, who each shared with the Hastings Rotary Club their post graduation plans. Hastings senior Donald Kuck (right) was first to speak. bLJ '' -5Sr 1. S''- B r b r *r ♦ uX I, ii i I Alumni association seeks nominations for annual honor with an explanation of why the indi vidual is being nominated. The reasons for the nomination can include accom plishments, vocational honors, awards received and community service, as well as organizational memberships. The nominee may reside anywhere, with the only requirement being that they must be an alumnus of HHS. Nominations should be mailed to Merry Ossenheimer at 1303 East M-79 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058, prior to the July 15 deadline. Also, any class representatives planning class reunion festivities for 2025 are welcome to let the HHSAA know their plans, and individuals are encouraged to attend upcoming board meetings. Formore information on the HHSAA or the nomination process for 2025, individuals may contact Ossenheimer by calling 269-948-8363. Z)M The Hastings High School Alumni Association is working on plans for its annual banquet, which for 2025 is slated for Aug. 23 at the First Presby terian Church in Hastings. And, those plans include seeking nominations for the annual “Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award.” According to HH SAA officials, nom inations must be submitted by July 15 to be considered. Distinguished alumnus nominated for the honor may be any graduate from Hastings High School. Any classmate, friend, family member or community member may nominate an individual for the award. Nominations must be typed and con tain biographical information, along :v cWhwr^yjW V Bl** I ■« ihisi! J* F ** LZ 'ff' V • > < ► *. ^iir' 1 f 4 I I * I *> * • * 9 ilbtoij! [aBsisi^fuaitoT'e I I I k I 3K J» i Clinician Andrew Rathbun (right) runs through some instruction with the Thornapple Kellogg High School Jazz Band following its TAG Jazz Fest performance in the Green Street United Methodist Church Friday morning. .:T J I ‘'"^-b I Iff I' IF -Z dtdf In :« f* a: • 2^ •MT* . .AB V. . Al t ■ V * liT » r. ■T A* . V-* -A .. • >- I ____ ^aite « » / K ** • X Cm 4 I >•<* w * ■& « i w < .«v * • 4. •' .*> •^ A •4 >- .• * .*S«. ' *) 4- « •• *<*. w, A ** *.w> <* ■*s** •w ■ V '• -n». A :• . b Continued from Page 1 bl* to > “We also highly encourage participants to stay in town and see the other band — whether that’s student, professional, or semi-professional groups—and just enjoy the camaraderie of the event” “Women in Jazz” was the theme of this year’s event, which also featured musicians playing at selected restau rants around town. Headlining perfor mances included the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra featuring Edye Evans Hyde on Thursday, as well as New York- t k rj 42ZZ «< ** - " ** -9 • A hidrT 7e-»rt s ''3i' •l • % «b £ k L A I Ihe'^ ■ • ‘J’?; *1h ' b ■■ 1 < < 1^ •iS' 1 « A , A 1 a M b. ^1 I rA I r. X V 3'k< ifrr* ; « X Xi* ‘X> • r A' ^*1 .> ’Gt, J ♦r *,'* I k V Hv » *• \ < ¥- 4 J’ V.' r>w IX I^■’<te! V '•i' V Um •*.; ■T .M » X '4 1- ’e "9 l< * - tt .» K » 4 ** • > t.b U "b. h a* 1 Wj.. 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A I « 4 > > 8 (f B 1 IT I 1 1 h / f I * * s I, ■' V J / T' *' V \ w 4 '4 r'* I ! • R/ Thornapple Kellogg Schools interim superintendent Tom Enslen resigned from his post this week, citing a “dysfunctional" state of the district’s governance team. File photo V' 4 TK Schools interim superintendent resigns 1 '•1 k 4 lb LAKEWOOD INDUCTS NEW HATT. OF FAMERS •• 7^. '■ - t fl • 1 f I 5 'I I I,; otic euc- ■f I' ror I ! ■70 I ' t /’I : > I •<t I i♦ 4 I • b > V e Karen Turko-Ehright Lakewood Public Schools has four new members in its Hall of Fame. The honored individuals included Larry and Lynne Hilton, Bill Bradley and Dennis Richardson. Pictured here after last week's induction ceremony are (from left) Bill Bradley: Annette Savage, representing her late husband, Richardson; Lynne Hilton and Larry Hilton. Photo by Molly Macleod '■' te. ■ M •I?*•fo 1 e I I I t .44 It 44 T H A I I a.pka..v i j ► J bLi?* I. 'fi i:i !« b.» I V A n • Ar .'.a; *'<hrw^Bfc -SR *<f*. I Staff Writer Despite selecting its next permanent leader this week, Thomapple Kellogg Schools is currently operating without a superintendent after interim superinten dent Tom Enslen announced his imme diate resignation on Monday. In an email to the Thomapple Kellogg Schools Board of Education Monday morning, Enslen announced that he was stepping down as TKS interim superi intendent. The following email is from Enslen. “I am stepping down as your interim superintendent, effective immediately. The current state of our governance team (school board and superintendent) is dysfianctional, and I don’t feel supported enough to continue in this regard,” Enslen said. “1 truly have enjoyed my return here. < YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. I I r ( I I I B ’.rn!» Barry County receives grant funds for solar project ( » «1 I ' » V V I 1 I '““{IS J il I ♦r T I k I J *11’* k XI ■x4' > •I ,iiiT £1 r* : 1 1 JIJU-- .. 4 / M’fiji . >l I 1^ V. 11 . 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V brui-^uioi^fe^ < ?j ' -': .'AM :♦■ -HI 1* c r’ IB i P''i IB J' 14 .'i f ei;’0:1 e J .1 • 'numiTw'. 1J Vw* <9 1 .<« i a '•nuGi-rijiJhv • Hl * TT . hauQi l.r 'i^' n u I 1 4 1 iVuA « b 61G0^' 4 r I e ‘ I 1 kS : -r t** JB” f-S Molly Macleod te» ; I t 5 r * J * 4 I Editor The Michigan Department of Environ ment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently announced the fourth round of Renewables Ready Communities Awards (RRCA), with Barry County in line to receive funding. This round will support deployment of 1,836 megawatts (MW) of solar power projects - enough clean energy to power more than 1,830,000 Michigan house holds and businesses. “Michigan’s Renewables Ready Com munities Awards continue to support local communities and our prosperous, healthy, clean energy future,” said EGLE Director Phil Roos. “These awards will enable communities to invest where they see needs in infrastructure, public safety, and more, while accelerating the build-out of affordable green power to hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents.” The RRCA awards program provides flexible funding to local units of govern ment to help fiind community improve ments and additional services for^their residents. Examples include local road and bridge repairs; public safety systems; park and playground enhancements; accessi bility accommodations; and upgrades to grounds, energy for public buildings, and streetlights. The program aims to speed the build-out of large-scale renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, and storage by pro viding these incentives for communities that permit and host the projects. RRCA grants are provided in addition to the tax revenue and community benefits already received by host communities. The new fourth-round awards total 132,500 and support eight local units of government, including $297,000 to Barry County forthe Spring Creek Solar Project. The solar farm, which is slated to be come operational in 2026, is expected to generate 140 megawatts of power as Consumers Energy seeks to increase its portfolio of clean and renewable energy .•4^ blb'-rr ■msZI ■_ ;i3-, Bii’ T A . U IBU ' • 1 =4 rid I 1 I* TiCs* t A V Ml I-' M • 5 #1 I projects in response to laws that call for the state to achieve a 100 percent clean . energy standard by 2040. The project is being built on 1,500 acres of land in Johnstown Township. dditionally, Calhoun County’s Lee Township was awarded $2,495,000 forthe Su&fish Solari project and $1,545,000 for the Sunfish Solar 2 project. Other municipalities receiving funding include: $1,000,000 to Bethel Township in Branch County for the Branch Solar project. $750,000 to Watertown Township in Sanilac County for the Watertown Solar project. ♦ ♦ f I* * I ■ and it’s been wonderful rekindling rela tionships and making new fiiends. This is a great district, and I hope your new super intendent will love this place as much as I do. I am forever grateful forthe opportunity I have been afforded, and I wish you all the best. Warmest regards, Tom.” The TK Board of Education approved a contract with Enslen to begin serving the TK district January 1,2025, after Su perintendent Craig McCarthy announced his retirement last December. BOE Vice President Derrick Brock said in response to Enslen’s email that Rob Pouch, the district’s newly named school superintendent, will start his po sition in two months. “The school board is excited to welcome its new leader and is looking forward to a bright future ahead,” Brock said. I \ -fj- « :* t 1 i 9 'J i J I i ‘I J J I ♦ ♦ $625,000 to Parma Township in Jackson County for the Jackson County Solar project. $600,000 to Hart Township in Oceana County for the Hart Solar project. $570,000 to Meade Township in Huron County for the Silver Creek Solar Park project. $250,000 to Bethany Township in Gra tiot County for the Gratiot Solar Project. Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga said the funds will be used to invest in software, technological upgrades and new radios and body cameras for the sheriffs department. “The county appreciates the governor’s investment in communities that are host ing renewable energy projects,” Zuzga said. “This grant provides the necessary resources that will allowus to invest in new radios and body cameras for the sheriffs department, invest in new software for the planning/zoning department, and to invest in technological upgrades for some of our meeting rooms/facilities.” Grants funds in Lee Township will be used to improve roads. “Lee Township is honored to be awarded a Renewables Ready Communities Award and will use the funds to improve township infrastructure,” said Township Attorney Catherine P. Kaufman. “Specifically, Lee Township hopes to work cooperatively with the Calhoun County Road Depart ment to improve the condition oftownship roads.” Kaufinan said Lee Township has re viewed and approved three solar energy projects, which combined will provide over 900 MW of solar energy. The RRCA program’s first round was announced in October 2024, the second round in December 2024, and the third round in January 2025. Including the new round, awards through the program total more than $20.56 million - over two-thirds of its $30 million budget allocation - to 29 counties, cities, and townships across the state’s two peninsulas that are hosting enough solar and battery storage to power approximate ly 4.3 million households. An interactive map on the RRCA web page displays all the Michigan munici palities with renewable energy projects eligible for the RRCA grant. Information on the map includes project size, intended use of award funds, and a dashboard sum marizing statistics about the grant. There is no deadline to apply for this funding opportunity. Grants from RRCA will remain available until funds are depleted. For more information on th# RRCA, including eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and awardee obliga tions, visit EGLE’s RRCA webpage. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIEW Financial FOCUS ) % Group ’‘Ji .1.1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC 0 (. Wendi Stratton CFP® Member SIPC Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Three stops on the road to financial stability financial Achieving stability doesn’t happen overnight it takes a journey. And, as with eveiy journey, you’ll need to make some stops along the way. These stops, or milestones, can tell you how far you’ve gone — and where you need to go next. Milestone 1: Build a foundation When you’re first starting on your financial journey typically, when you are beginning your career — you’ll want to build a foundation by acting on key issues, such as saving, paying down debts and investing for the future. Here are some suggestions: • Start your emergency fund. Eventually, you’d like to have several months’ worth of living expenses kept in a liquid, low-risk account to deal with unexpected costs, such as large medical bills or a major car' repair. For now, though, at least try to put away a few hundred dollars or a month’s worth of expenses. To make it easier, have some money moved automatically each month from a checking or savings account into your emergency fiind. • Take your employer ^s match. Contribute enough to your 401(k) and health savings account (HSA) to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. • Pay down your higher-rate debt. Try to pay down as much highinterest, non-deductible debt as you can afford. If possible, refinance debt at lower interest rates. Milestone 2: Gain a better foothold Once you’ve got your foundation financial in place, and you’re established in your career, consider ±ese steps to gain an even better foothold: • Continue building your emergencyfund. Try to get at least a couple of months’ expenses in this fund. • Put away more into your retirement accounts, If you can, try to put anywhere from 10% to 15% of your gross income into your 401 (k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. • Check your debt-toincome ratio. Divide your monthly debt payments by your monthly gross income to calculate your debt-to-income ratio. If you’re paying a mortgage, try to keep this ratio to 35% or less. Without a mortgage, try for 20% or less. Milestone 3: Keep moving forward As you move into your middle years — and beyond — it’s time to further solidify your financial situation and keep making progress toward a comfortable retirement. These moves can help: Maintain your emergency fund. By now, you should be able to keep up to six months’ worth of expenses in your emergency fund. A sizable emeigency fund can help you if you need to switch jobs, and enable you to meet larger expenses wi±out dipping into your long-term investments. e Review your retirement goals. At this stage of your life, you should review your retirement goals regularly to determine whe±er you’re still on track toward meeting them. If you aren’t, you may need to adjust your investment strategies. Of course, your goals may have changed over time, and this, too, may require adjustments on your part. You may want to work with a financial professional who can suggest appropriate moves to help you on your way. Reaching all ±ese milestones will take diligence and commitment — but it will be worth the effort in helping you on your journey toward financial stability. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor e �I 4' fR t I ■I I 4 Thursday, Moy 1, 2025 I ► ? BANNER WWW Ha stings Banner com Molly Macleod r; One ofthe most publicly recognized of the American Legion programs. Auxiliary Poppy Days marks the approaching Memorial Day. Since 1918, the poppy has symbolized the bloodshed during battle and the sac rifices made by American soldiers in all wars. It stems from the words of Col. John McRae in his 1918 homage, “In Flanders Fields,” to the fallen of World War i. Friday, May 23 has been designated as National Poppy Day for 2025, and all are asked to wear a poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation’s uniform. On Monday, April 28, Auxiliary Poppy Day chairperson Darlene Hopkins went before the Hastings City Council to receive a proclama tion making May 9 and 10 Auxiliary Poppy Days in Hastings. This marks the 105th year that the American Legion has distributed poppies in re membrance of our war dead. Monies collected in donation serves the needs of active-duty military and their fami- ■■ • ■ In Flanders Fields 1 i 'V I A 'Hi ( In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, Ifial mark our place; and in the sky The larks, stilt bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below, X ?. 1^..,,. ................ ..... I Col John McRae, 1918 I < •• ^)y*' 4m fc.,,. 1 I' >. I ' _____________ — . - - "■■■« Hastings set to celebrate Poppy Days May 9 and 10 it 16^ a L"7^ . 4: In^ILL <. r s ..i" V. ------- ...... 1 A 1 s e- ♦ (» I I J Wc arc the Dead Short days ago d f J ■ We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie f A A t J i i ! (r I In I'landers fields ( z* y ) -fl ..r -fweeb .t^r<4 d i r Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow W In Flanders fields. «> 1 <-8 1 I) Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava and Auxiliary Poppy Day chairperson Darlene Hopkins seen at this week's Hastings City Council meeting The City of Hastings has declared Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 as Poppy Days for 2025 Photo by Molly Macleod ft: i ■"V ■J « /S r % I I < M 4 J I •• .'I.. 9 ! I ( A'' X I I,/ 9 A r I !C2 1 *•> I .'■J 1 f r f lies and veterans in a variety of ways. Such funds are often made available to local families who have immediate and emergency needs not covered by •J I i > I ? 4 »• J .V > r for recuperating veterans in the Huron-Manist ee National Forest near Scottville, and a camp for children of disabled and deceased veterans. American Legion veterans will be at Family j Fare and Walmart from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri- t day. May 9 and Saturday, May 10. Locals can stop by to talk with veterans of the American i Legion and donate to the Auxil iaiy Poppy Drive. other social programs. Recently, funds remaining at the end of the year were made available to Wilwin Lodge, a Michigan camp .9 -*■ f?’ t r* r* < » I 1 V ■V > r I 9 4^ 4 .•r - ’ fl. #«<«< •r 9 .« r J * I, i A'bit#'* I. * t 1 J J. II V ( 1 • u Jr* r* • *44 •4* i W'' I *« * 9^. ft •w A rii I W 49 Kr- :a r* ft TWB hosts ‘Michigan Made’ concert May 4 in Hastings 4 % ”5 J .4> 1 l?’“ it I ■ • «A i I For those looking to support local composers and artists, the Thomapple Wind Band is hosting “Michigan Made,” a concert featuring original com positions from Michigan-based composers. The concert is set for 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Hast ings Performing Arts Center on South Street in Hastings. The performance will fea ture selections from David Gillingham (Michigan State University), John Moss (Cen tral Michigan University), Leonard Meretta (Western Michigan University), Har land Nye (Carlton Township), Michael Scobey (Lake Odessa) and Justin Leto (Grand Rapids/ Alma College) among others. Also, Justin Leto will guest conduct his composition “But < a 4 .r I I /n. *w i - R * > I t * r p a ♦ I * I >r 4 aw ¥. -X’ f ♦ I 9 9^ . 99 4^ I ■ .4 <4 L I g & r * s i r# I 'V K 4* Hb^ . > I w I. I * w. f I i I ?z. r£ / - .«• . f' T' - 4 / k V• FA K •ar i wtMnK w»* The Thornapple Wind Band will perform "Michigan Made” on Sunday, May 4. Courtesy photo What We Make.” First organized in 1995, the Thomapple Wind Band is a community-based organiza tion seeking to bring Wi nd Band music to the Barry County area while giving adults the opportunity to combine their musical talents with others. The TWB is open to anyone with a passion for music, regardless of ability. • I '**• For more information on the TWB or the upcoming performance, persons may call or text 269-779-3310 or join the band’s Facebook group. — DM ► t I I -dVrT « 4 < <11 I* 4 >I * > >. • y Barry County Clerk to acquire the necessary Sarah VanDenburg is documents for REAL reminding residents to ID compliance, such as secure their REAL IDs a certified birth certifi before May 7’s deadline. cate. Certified copies of “Beginning May 7, birth, death and marriage Michigan residents will records are available for need to present a REAL events that occurred with Sarah ID-compliant document in Barry County. VanDenburg to board domestic flights, Residents can request re enter military bases, nu cords in person at the Barry clear power plants and County Clerk’sOfficeat220 W. State certain federal buildings. Standard St. in Hastings, Monday through Michigan driver’s licenses and state ID cards will no longer be accepted Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 for these purposes unless they are p.m. to 4:30 p.m. upgraded to REAL ID status,” said Records can be ordered online VanDenburg. through Official Records Online, To obtain a REAL ID, residents the authorized online service pro must visit a Michigan Secretary of vider, at officialrecordsonline.com State office and provide: Additionally, records can be • Their current Michigan driver’s requested via mail by completing license or ID. the appropriate vital records request • A valid, unexpired U.S. pass form available online at the county port, certified birth certificate, or clerk’s website, barrycounty.org, qualifying immigration document. and sending it to the clerk’s office • A certified legal name-change with the required fee. document iftheir name differs from the one on their birth certificate. Residents requesting a certified There is no additional fee for copy for the first time will pay $20. converting to a REAL ID when Each additional copy of the same renewing or replacing your license record costs $7 each. Applicants or ID. However, those who convert 65 and older requesting their own outside of their renewal periods birth certificates can receive the must pay a correction fee ($9 for a document at a reduced fee of $14. driver’s license; $ 10 for a state ID). “ Residents are encouraged to VanDenburg said Barry County obtain their vital records well in residents can request vital records advance of the May 7,2025, REAL through the county clerk’s office ID enforcement date to ensure timely processing,” said VanDenburg. More informa tion on REAL ID requirements can ft be found on the ft free Est’rnates Michigan Secretary of State’s website at • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation michigan.gov/sos/ • Blown-in Attic Insulation license-id/real-id. 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The May theme in the Overlook Building—an indoor space along the paved path—is “Be a Backyard Birder.”' Visitors can explore the worlds of nature and art through birds and birding-related activities. The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is located at 12685 East C Ave., one mile north ofM-89 andjust west of40th Street. Anyone with questions is asked to contact the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu or 269MA/ 671-2510. '> -k ft u Jk J i 1 m d 9' w fit. .^. • -t » I I spring migration season, along with spring flowers and trees in bloom at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary this Mother’s Day. The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will continue the tradition of offering free admission to moms on Mother's Day, Sunday, May IL Sanctuary hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sanctuary’s Story-book Walk title for May is “Mama Built a Little Nest,” by Jennifer Ward. 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( When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future - especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Here are five things that may help you prepare for this milestone; Health and welfare decision-making When your child legally becomes an adult, you can no longer make certain decisions for them about their health and welfare. However, you can stay involved through the Social Security Administration’s Representative Payee program. Social Security will deter mine who best serves as a representa tive payee for your child’s benefits. To learn more about the Representative Payee program, read the webpage at ssa.gov/payee/index.htm. Please note Social Security does not recognize power of attorney. Changes in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children with disabilities, as well as people 65 and older, who have little or no income and resources. If your child receives SSI, when they turn 18 we will review their eligibility for continued SSI pay ments based on the disability rules for adults. For more information, please review the publication, “What You Need To Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18” at ssa.gov/pubs/ EN-05-11005.pdf. Please be sure to review this with your child. We also encourage you to check out Social Security’s Youth Toolkit webpage at ssa.gov/youth. Education transitions If your child attends school, they have a few options to continue their education, such as pursuing: A diploma: They may pursue further education in college or trade programs with an Individualized Education Program (lEP). More information on the lEP is available at ssa.gov/pubs/ EN-64-li8.pdf. A certificate: They may have the opportunity to continue in a transition al program in their high school even after they complete their senior year. Most are permitted to remain until they turn 22. Employment: Local vocational rehabilitation services can assist with employment options during pre-graduation lEP meetings. Support for living arrangements Once your child turns 18, they may choose or qualify for different living arrangements depending on the services they already receive. If your child receives therapy services at school, how will they receive them once they leave? They could receive them through a Medicaid waiver or private insurance. Qualification for respite services may also look different. Respite ser vices allow family caregivers time to step away fi-om their duties. It is essential you understand all the ben efits and options available to your child after they complete high school and before deciding on living arrange ments and services. Financial protections Special Needs Trust: Update estate planning documents before your child turns 18. Otherwise, inheritance may terminate your child’s governmental benefits. ABLE Account: You can deposit funds into this account up to a certain limit each year. However, there are limits on what its funding covers. More information on ABLE accounts is available at ssa.gov/payee/able_ accounts.htm. The above is informational only and does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of ABLE products or ABLE organizations by the Social Security Administration. There may be other financial options that could be a better fit for some individuals. You must use your best judgement to determine which option is best for your situation. Children receiving benefits on a par ent’s record may continue to receive those benefits until age 19 if they’re a full-time elementary or secondary school student. People who have a disability that began before age 22 may also be eligible to receive child’s benefits at any age. For more informa tion, review the publication, “Benefits for Children” at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05 10085.pdf. As your child enters adult- BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Rowan Zalewski, born at Corewell Health Pennock, on March 26, 2025 to Faith Garber and Anthony Zalewski of Hastings. A’ > P-* Candidates for the vacant Hastings City Council First Ward seat will interview on Monday, May 12. Molly Macleod to the seat in February 2022. Nesbitt resigned at the end of March, citing health reasons. According to city charter, the council must appoint someone to fill the seat within 45 days of Nesbitt’s official end date on the council. If the council fails to appoint someone after 45 days, a special election will be held. Council members will host a work shop for interviews on May 12, at 6 p.m. The workshop will be followed by the regular council meeting, where Moyer-Cale said council members could appoint someone — three days before the May 15 deadline. If all goes to plan, the new appointee will be sworn in at the Monday, May 27 meeting. Editor The Hastings City Council is look ing to reach full capacity once again. Council members will interview can didates for the open First Ward seat at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12. Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said this time could be adjust ed based on the number of candidates interviewing later this month. As of Monday, April 28, only one candidate had applied for the vacant seat. Monday, May 5, at 4 p.m. is the deadline for letters of interest to be given to the city clerk. The upcoming interviews seek to fill the First Ward council seat left vacant by Bill Nesbitt, who served on the council since being appointed Jk 5 j’ ? J 4 ★ ★★★★ Hazel, born at Corewell Health Pennock on April 3, 2025 to Amy Hodges and Paul D. Vickery 11 of Delton. ieicifitif Emryn Aramina Dimock, born at Corewell Health Pennock on April 3, 2025 to Tara Harding and Zack Dimock of Hastings. Mason James Ftessner, born at Corewell Health Pennock on April 8, 2025 to Emily Flessner and Jeremy Flessner of Woodland. 'kif'kttit Walter Nurenberg, bom at Corewell Health Pennock on April 16, 2025 to Libby Nurenberg and Jared Nurenberg of Alto. A Violet Rose Heath, born at Corewel! >.«" >1 Health Pennock on April 18, 2025 to Harley Marie Wilber and Kaleb Steven Heath of Middleville. n4 ’ a M r ' _ i:; > *< * SAMa DAV SERVICE AVAILABLE ASK DR. UNIVERSE t; * UM SBRICI Ulall RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL In Septic Shining a light Why do glow-in-the-dark things light up when it’s dark? — Haygarth, 5, United Kingdom Dear Haygarth, I love glow-in-the-dark stickers. I leave them next to a sunny window for a little while. Then turn off the lights and watch them glow. I asked my friend Bergen Eilers how those stickers work. He’s a physicist at Washington State University. He told me that glow-in-the-dark things use a type of phosphores cence. That means they absorb energy—like light—and then glow. A material that can do that is called a phosphor. Glowing in the dark works because of electrons. Everything in the universe is made of atoms. That includes you, me, whatever you’re reading this note on and glow-in-the-dark stickers. All those atoms are made of protons, neutrons and electrons. Protons and neutrons stick together in the middle of the atom. Electrons make a cloud around them. Sometimes we say electrons are in orbitals. That’s a way to describe where an electron could be and how much energy it has. Electrons with lots of energy are farther away from the middle of the atom. They’re in a higher orbital. Electrons with less energy are closer to the middle. They’re in a lower orbital. Things glow-in-the-dark because electrons can move to different orbitals. “Light of relatively high energy X r comes in,” Eilers said. “One of the electrons absorbs it and is kicked into a higher orbit. Typically, it then falls back pretty rapidly and emits some light.” So, light hits a phosphor—a glowin-the-dark thing. The electrons in the phosphor suck in the light’s energy. All that extra energy makes those electrons zoom to higher orbitals. Then, the electrons burp out the extra energy as light. They fall back down to their usual orbital. If it happened just like that, the glow of the burped-out light wouldn’t be very exciting. It would happen too fast. But phosphors aren’t perfect. Nothing in nature is perfect. The tiny flaws in a phosphor—like missing atoms—make little nooks or holes. When electrons zoom up to higher orbitals, they can get trapped in those holes. “Sooner or later—sometimes minutes, sometimes hours or even days—the trapped electrons come back down,” Eilers said. “That’s what you’re seeing in the dark.” My glow-in-the-dark stickers glow because electrons in the sticker have gotten stuck in itty bitty flaws that act like traps. Then the electrons let out the extra energy and fall back through the traps to their normal places. Without those flaws, glow-in-thedark stuff wQuldn’t work. I guess cool things happen because nature is an imperfect glow-getter. — Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. / hood, consider these issues while you navigate their financial future. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. ♦ ♦ I Health Pennock on March 30, 2025 to Sara Vaughan of Hastings. Corewell Health Pennock on April 17, 2025 to Kathryn Cogswell and Adam Cogswell of Hastings. 4 ! r: Lainey Marie, born at Corewell Celina Renee Cogswell, born at II *• ■4. i I' 1 4 / ^aAjMU-?n£ ’ 'M b I J luo nc Things to know when your child with disabilities turns 18 HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration vt’T uimiamirnr enu % c .A Thursday, May 1,2025 1 i 'p THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com ’.'i I Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas anviutjjjoiir fur trrrr^f. tfr^rs... £,}fons Septic Tank Service Thanks you all for your business in 2024! appreciate your business! Extra long hose to protect your lawn NEW Services offered in 2025 ■ Septic Tank Install • Line Repair • Risers Install ■ Land Clearing • Light Excavation -------------------- Bonded --------------------Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner FAST. RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 945-5379 623-2089 oocvw U ^■■. 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He served in the Navy for six years starting in 1959. Gordie became a Christian in his early life and dedicated a lot of his heart and life to Hope United Methodist Church, in the choir, as an usher, and many years as a trustee. Gordie enjoyed spending time with his camping buddies, hiking, biking, bowling, and taking his children, grandchildren, and great grandson fishing. Mostly he loved spending time with his wife and family, who loved cooking for him and feeding him his favorite foods. He loved music, mostly the music of the 1950s, but also country and bluegrass. Fishing was his thing, and he loved to take the kids out and teach them all he knew. He was also an expert on morel hunting. He enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and the outdoors in general. Gramps, Pops, Papa, as his family called him was known about town as a “social butterfly”. Everywhere he went he found someone he knew and talked to everyone. He loved to meet new people. He was never anything but J I y kind. If you didn't know him when he walked in, you r knew him when he walked k out. His daughters'and granddaughters will always Jr remember him as amazing, •* gentle, ready-with-a-joke, story, or some perspective on life who was. to his core, loving, hard-working, honest, ethical, patriotic and with a deep love of and trust in God. Gordie is survived by the love of his life. Delilah Durbin Bennett; daughters, Christine Zinn and Cindy Bennett; granddaughters, Laura Martin, Alicia Kooistra (Stef) and Callan Warfield (Matt) and great grandson, Elliot, and great granddaughter. Harper, and his beloved cat Radar. Pops will be joining in heaven family members he loved, his grandmother, Anna Edwards Brock; his mother, Ellen Edwards Thaler; father, Cecil Bennett; aunt, Elsie Sage; uncle, Marvin “Bud” and aunt, Mary Edwards, and brothers Joe Bennett and Lanny Bennett. Funeral service will be at Hope United Methodist Church 2920 South M37 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058, on Saturday, May 3,2025, at 2 p.m. with a time of refreshments following. There will be military honors presented by the Hastings American Legion Post 45 and the active-duty members of the United States Navy. Private family interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Ml. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Gordie can be made to Fig and Friends Pet Rescue, https;//www.figandfriendspetrescue.org/ donate. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. fi Worship Togeth er at the church ofyour choice ff^eek/y schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... /"W • ftft HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy., LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday P.O. Box 8, Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Email hastfincfgjgmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. 269-948-0900. Website: Robert F. Pagano, 70 years old, resident of Delton, Ml, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away April 23, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Ml. He was born February 16,1955 in Chicago, IL, the son to the late Michael and Lucille Pagano. Beloved husband of 28 years to Ingrid Pagano; loving father to Lauren Pagano, Michael (Rebecca) Pagano and Michelle (Brad) Oswalt; adored grandfather of Anthony, Nicholas, Lily, Josie and Willa; cherished brother of Mike (Candi) Pagano, Pat Pagano, Mary (Mike) Elste, the late Frank Pagano, and Kathleen (Anthony) 5 Melone; dear uncle of Carrie, Bob (Clare) Elste, Jim (Jessica) Elste, Michael (Sheldon) Pagano, Nick \uaiMCHC/ (Danielle) rdydliu, Pagano, MIIUK Anthony (Jessica) Melone and Kristina (Joe) Cardinal. Robert was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him. May he rest in peace. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst. For information, please call (630) 834 3515 or go to wvirw.elmhurstfh.com. J *11/ }•* I r Assistant Pastor ! -' I * If I Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship; Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a,m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Worship SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 309 Woodlawn, E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle and Nursery. Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. &S. M-43), Delton, MI Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. 49046. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. I ■FF 'S?S55e" p W MPh ✓ r jn ’Utems® I I I < -A I I faMh 0 1 ( 5.•n <I 4 I* k- f « k H'r; PlIT’ p 11'5 tAH 4 A ii I a- ■ A J/ J niK' I J* . r ■ ' 1 \ ’7/ r ^•1 r1 ix* . idKF Thomas Dale Watson Thomas Dale Watson, age 60, of Hastings, Ml passed away on April 23, 2025, at his home in Hastings, Ml. Tom was born in Battle Creek, Ml, on October 17,1964, a son of Norman and Nancy (Greenfield) Watson. He was raised in the Delton area and attended local schools graduating from Delton High School in 1983. Tom continued his education at Kellogg Community College where he studied Tool & Die. His education extended beyond the classroom, while he was attending classes, he was also employed at Fort Custer Tool & Die in Battle Creek. After completing and achieving his Journeyman license, Tom began TNR Machine Inc in the garage of his home. The company quickly outgrew the garage and was relocated to the current location in Dowling, Ml and saw the addition of ■ Tom’s brother Ron as his partner. Tom had a passion for his work, and he was instrumental in forming a partnership with Hastings Area Schools to get young people interested in the Tool & Die industry. Tom's willingness to extend his passion into the school has provided hands-on workplace experience for several local students. On March 21,1987, he was married to Beth (Keeler) Watson in Hastings, Ml. The couple began their lives together in the Dowling area, and in 1987 relocated to their home in Cloverdale where they raised their family together. Tom and Beth loved Rock and Roll music and enjoyed attending concerts whenever time permitted. Tom was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting deer, and turkey locally, and has travelled to several distant hunting destinations to pursue elk, bear and other species. As the weather began to warm, Tom could be found pursuing his passion I 1 1 .V. 1 1 . J for golf! In 2017 Tom capitalized on the opportunity to become an owner of The Legacy Golf I Course in Hastings, Ml. He truly loved being part of the course ownership team and could often be seen socializing with members as well as helping maintain the grounds. Each year I;' as the golf season wrapped up, Tom and the “group” ventured to Florida for some well-deserved time away and of course more golf! In 2020, Tom and his son Tim discovered the joy of dirt road cycling, and over the years he has completed the Barry Roubaix several times. His interest in multi-sport activities grew into CrossFit and distance running, which ultimately led Tom to participate in the 5th Third River Bank run completing the full 25K distance. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Beth; his children, Tim (Lexy Rugg) Watson, Matt (Monique Williams) Watson; siblings, Ron (Angie) Watson, Jennifer (Ray) Ostafin; two grandchildren, and his parents. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at noon at the Daniels Funeral Home Hastings, conveniently located 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. Those unable to attend the funeral service, as well as attended guests are invited to continue celebrating the life of Tom Watson as we enjoy a time of fellowship and luncheon at Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings immediately following the funeral service. Interment will take place privately following the luncheon at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Dowling, Ml. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, Ml. For further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. i- 4 / . 1 I S'’-' • r4 I I t 4 »W A 1'1 I 4 / • 1 1 I pi^' I *5 1 i ■V i 1 ft -* J * MJ xr ^2 4 J? 4 : .a?- j'SlJbswwre?**: ■I I r'. .< 'f lift "’’Wy-*" g Man V f 1 t vr 'I • ■ -'.'r uoo IB* ft 11 TBU ir^ol ( T 4 1 IS XaSjIN 3 S5i ’> i r^- J J J.U^ ■•rn I 1 I ■ ; *1 k ,5j5J:i2U 1JV0- 5 n * »« ».i VI i >44 vr 1 '•' T • .31U 7U*‘A?t I r 1' I I I »( » I. )O«| •-. jvT.i) F". npB' ' r Ljij •n ri r . 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Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A WORLDWIDE SUPFUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. 945-4700 HotUneTDob&Eqidpineot 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 lr-:< ‘ PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS I A it. IE f-t. . 27 - ihUt Jj’ltSpYi -S^<^ * ?5.’ i » Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ rM I J I □WNTT I I May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: “Diary of a Fly" by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly's journey through her first day of school and all the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate National Wildflower Week with this “wild" hike. The wildflower walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Monarch Saturday, May 3 Butterfly Party (ages 7+. under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-noon. Celebrate the return of our monarch butterflies this spring. Explore what makes monarchs unique, visit their habitat, and learn how you can get involved in helping and protecting them. Discover how to tell monarchs apart from look-alike butterflies with a creative painting activity led by Institute volunteer and artist Al White, and take home your very own monarch butterfly artwork. Attendees I*, 1 A ’Ssi ' » will receive native plant seeds to invite monarch butterflies to their backyards. Institute members can I •tr 1 • 7’ • rtiE 1 register for this event for $7; non I I • ( members must pay $10. .J. — V I. Monday, May 5 — Spring Wildflower Accessible Tour, 2-4 p.m. Tour the Institute’s main property in a motorized, all-terrain vehicle while learning about the many ephemeral flowers that carpet our forest floors. Halfway through the tour, enjoy a •■i!: - L r '» » ( I r •* ’T Jk, I * 7V ' Vl^- f !i '‘"''i'atfr • • J •■ * i-. ••7 ••■'Vk, •d- ••.r / > L '>: K Uiv‘X ' 4 4*^ ■ b I* I « I 1 r hl ir" ', O2 H * • MT Hb".' relaxing “tea time” on the trail. This tour is extremely limited (maximum -n—• «d< in* p-y/fi’d 6S1 /• •• L ibair^ 1 ’3^' • FC * I 1; ! , iaebi of five per tour), so reserve your spot I* S. -.: -f-QB seriTiE? early. Institute members can register .’l for this event for $7; non-members must pay $10. Tiiesday, May 6 — Spring Wildflower Accessible Tour, 2-4 p.m. h J I I Wednesday, May 7 — Spring Wildflower Accessible Tour, 2-4 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. 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The carpenter she’d engaged to put a porch on the garage came to the back door and they were discussing the plans for the porch when the trashman came walking through the kitchen. ‘Thanks, ma’am, that was wonder ful.’ The carpenter didn’t know what to think. “In 1949, David graduated from the eighth grade. Since I was on the school board, I was shown the cour tesy of being asked to present the diplomas. This would require a short speech before the presentation. I had a terrible case of stage fright. I had read my campaign speeches over the radio in 1948 but I’d never given a speech before a live audience. I memorized my speech and practiced it for a week before the ceremony. “The night of graduation I managed to choke down a few bites of supper. I had the proverbial butterflies. No one had briefed me about the ceremony. When I walked on stage, there were rows of students seated on both sides of the stage. The podium was front center stage. All of the students were behind me, out of sight. “My hands were cold, my brain raced as I began to recite. Suddenly, I realized that I didn’t know where I was in my speech. Now, sheer panic set in. I skipped down a paragraph from where I thought I was and I don’t know to this day if I omitted a paragraph or not. “Then I started to hand out diplomas. I would call the name and look around. The student would invariably come from the other side. I was nearly through before I realized that the diplomas were arranged so that the boys’ and girls’ names alternated and the girls were on one side of the stage and the boys on the other. After that experience, I wondered why I had ever thought that I could be a politician. “On Sunday, Aug. 14,1949, we celebrated Mother and Dad’s 50th wedding anniversary at Paul and Aline’s house in Middleville, the house where I lived in the 1920s, Our folks were married Aug. 15,1899. Aline, Lila and Juanita served a dinner on the lawn. Attending the celebration besides their sons and wives were seven grandchildren and most of the original wedding party. “At the first meeting of the Berrien County Board of Supervisors in Jan, 1950,1 passed out cigars. Each cigar had a paper band on which was printed, ‘It’s a boy!’ On Sunday, Jan. 8,1950, Juanita gave birth to Robert Mitchell Faulkner. He weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces, “From the very beginning, he was probably the most active child which I have ever seen. He didn’t waste time creeping or walking. By nine months, he was running all over the house all day. Of course, we were all very happy about having a new family member, but 4-year-old Linda was especially excited about having a baby brother. My folks were spending the winter in Eustis, Fla., so they didn’t get to see Bob until on their way home in April.” To be continued... meals and $13.50 for three nights lodging. “At a Watervliet Chamber of Commerce meeting in 1948, ±ere was a discussion of the condition of our small private hospital. Unless the homeowner could find a buyer, it could close. The discussion went nowhere and seemed about ready to end without action when I rose and brashly proclaimed, ‘Let us make a community hospital out of it. We could raise the money to buy it.’ Then, pausing a moment for effect, I continued, ‘I move the Chamber of Commerce put on a drive to raise the $60,000 needed to buy the hospital.’ “I was pleased to see the motion adopted without debate but a moment later I was stunned. In my naivety, it never occurred to me that I would be appointed chair man of a committee to raise the money. Thanks mostly to the other two members of the committee, we did raise the money and we bought ±e hospital. “Juanita was chosen as one of the original members of the hospital board. She served on the board until her death in 1971. For several years, she was the secretary. Because of her training and experiences as a registered nurse and her public interest, she was a natural choice. “To celebrate Dad’s 71 st birthday, we took Mother and him on a circuit of Lake Michigan. We started on Oct. 1, went through Chicago to Fon Du Lac, Wis, On Oct. 2, Dad’s birthday, we stayed in a cabin west of Ontonagon, on the shore of Lake Superior, Hiawatha’s Michiguame. “The leaves of the hardwood trees in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in October defy description. To say that they are gorgeous does not seem adequate. We saw them at their best. We had beautiful weather and the next day we went to the Porcupine Mountains over looking the Lake of Clouds. The blue waters of the lake contrasted with the reds and oranges in the trees circling it. Later, Dave and Linda waded in Lake Superior. They collected some beautiful stones. “The following day, we went to Brevort Lake. Dave and I fished. You could almost hear Dad chuckling as he wrote in his diary, ‘Bob and Dave fished. Result, a nice pike for Dave and a mud puppy for Bob.’ “In 1948,1 ran for the legislature and was defeated. I was, of course, disappointed but my campaign set off an unexpected chain of events. There was a vacancy on the school board and I was asked to fill it. My friend and next-door neighbor, Paul Mast, was elected mayor of Coloma and he appointed me to the Berrien County Board of Supervisors. This board had the powers later invested in ftie County Commission. I became acquaint ed with the leading politicians from all over the coun ty. I also got an education in county government and county problems. On the school board, I learned about school problems including taxation equalization. This positioned me well for the 1950 election. “In the fall of 1948,1 purchased a television. We were the first home in Coloma to have television. The picture tube was about seven inches square. This was called a 1 O-inch tube because there were 10 inches on the diagonal. “On our way home from Florida in April 1949, at our house. Dad wrote in his diary, ‘Bob has a new televi sion set and we spent the whole evening watching it. ' 'r> •*” X.: •n a . ipae: >' ft *4A* I ' \b The Faulkners going fishing in 1917. I * » B J Robert Faulkner shares his memories of what it was like during the Great Depression and World War II for a businessman trying to make a living and keep his business growing. He continues: “Juanita told me that she was pregnant. We were very happy and also very surprised. Two doctors had told her that she would never have more children. “On the night of May 16,1945,1 took Juanita to the hospital. We left David with our neighbors, the Pumpheiys, who lived across the street. Robert Pumphery was David’s pal. Linda was bom on the morning of May 11, When I came home, David came running across the street. “’What is it?’ he asked. ‘It’s a girl!’ I answered. He hesitated a minute and then, very sympathetically, he said, ‘That’s better ±an nothing, isn’t it Dad? “The Coloma Water Works were across the street from what had been our pond. Flowing wells supplied all ±e water for the village. I asked a well driller over and said, T want a flowing well right here,’ pointing to a spot in our backyard beside what had been our pond, A week or so after Linda was bom, we had a Srinch pipe flowing almost full from a flowing well. The drill er struck die spring at 53 feet. “The neighbor, whom I suspected of sabotaging my pond, came over and stood looking at the well. He and his wife had a girl but he had hoped and prayed for a son. His words had a double meaning as he turned away shaking his head and muttering, ‘Some people have all ±e luck,’ “We stocked our pond with bass and bluegills. David and his friends swam in the pond in summer and played hockey on ±e ice in the winter. It was a success. “May 1945 was the mon± Germany surrendered. It was a time of great rejoicing, but the war in the Pacific raged on. In August 1945, we took Juanita’s sister, Ella, and her husband, Seth, back to Patton Lake which had become our favorite vacation spot. “At Mackinaw City, we waited for the auto ferry to cross the Straits of Mackinac to St. Ignace. We always looked forward to this part of the trip. The blue waters of the straits, Mackinaw Island in the distance, people feeding the flocks of hungry squawking seagulls, were sights and sounds I shall always remember. On the deck of the huge ferry, we enjoyed feeling the fresh lake breeze in our faces and visiting with other passengers. “We crossed into Canada at Sault Ste. Marie. Gasoline wasn’t rationed in Canada. We were elated, and we filled the tank. The really exciting moment occurred when we got to the Bruce Mines where we stocked up on groceries. Seth went wild when we saw big, juicy T-bone steaks in the meat case and found that he could buy all ±at he wanted. T’d rather take these home than to take fish,’ he said. From Seth, who was the most avid fisherman that I’ve ever known, this was something, “One morning during the second week of August, as I was going to Bielhart’s to pump water, 1 met Mr. Bielhart on the boardwalk. ‘The Yanks have done it!’ he announced with a big grin. ‘They wiped out a whole Japanese city wi± one bomb. They called it an A-Bomb. The war is about over. The Japanese can’t last much longer. ’ “Excitement swept through the camp. There was great rejoicing. I remember reading an article in the Saturday Evening Post in 1943 in which the author speculated on the possibility of making an atomic bomb, I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen now that Pandora’s Box was open. “Dad, after 10 years in the legislature, decided not to run and retired at the end of 1944, He then sold his drugstore (in Delton) to Henry Bull (who sold the store to Clarence Weiss. When Mr. Weiss died, Mrs. Weiss sold it to Rickerts. In 1995, it was known as Hotra Pharmart) and was ready for a Florida vacation for the first time since 1938, Mo±er, Aunt Bessie and Dad stopped at our house in October 1945, on their way. In Florida, they stayed the winter at Garnett’s Resort in Hypolux, jusfsouth of Lake Worth. “They had to apply for new ration books. Many items were still hard to get. For a while in February 1946, they couldn’t get butter or oleo. Mother told about standing in line for two hours to get two rolls of toilet paper. “In February, David got sick. He complained of pain in his side. On the 26th, he had an appendectomy. He made a quick recovery and in March, during spring vacation from school, the four of us, Linda, David, Juanita and I, visited the folks in Florida. Riding in an airplane was still a novelty, so when we heard that we could take the ride in a plane for $5 at the Lantana Airport, David and I had to try it, “You might be interested in the costs of things in 1946. I’m indebted to my dad’s diary for this informa tion. On the way home from Florida in April, they ate lunch at Leesburg. Chicken in a basket, $1.25, coffee, 10 cents. They had dinner at Bainbridge, Ga. On April 2. Dinner of ham, steak, potatoes, coffee, 80 cents. Their cabin for three cost $4 for one night. “On May 22, Mother and Dad came to our house to help me celebrate my 36th birthday. In November, Dad sold the land where the golf course had been to the village of Middleville, for the site of a new pumping station and storage stacks for the village water system. “Arnold left the Army in 1946 with the rank of lieu tenant colonel and retired. He took his family to Florida. They lived north of Orlando. On Oct. 21, Lila presented Arnold with a baby girl whom they named Jean. “Dad probably should have been an accountant. He kept meticulous records. For example, after Mother, Bessie and he returned from Florida in April 1948, he made the following entry in his diary: 1,226.4 miles from Eustis to Coloma. Spent $19.64 for gas, $9.80 for 5^^ t A I 1 h i >. •j3!a •4 “n f «.• J a— •<1 '*Tb V . '•'■K > BANNER SEPT. 14,1995 I *1 • I f r ♦ ♦ I I I �< *31 I > 8 Thursday, May 1, 2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY, HASTINGS PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 25-30075-DE In the matter of Christine E. Hill, Deceased, 2078 Bristol Rd., Dowling, Michigan 49050. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Richard D. Hill, Sr. whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following; TAKE NOTICE: I, Dawn M. Kepler, intend to request my informal appointment as personal representative of the estate. This notice is being served upon each person whose right to an appointment is prior or equal to my own. The court will not act further upon this matter until 14 days after the date of publication of this notice, The actions you may take include: Upon paying a filing fee, filing a petition for formal proceedings to appoint a personal representative. Upon paying a filing fee. filing an application for informal appointment of yourself as personal representative, provided you have a higher priority to be appointed. Contact an attorney for assistance in representing you in any proceeding you wish to file in the court. The Court cannot provide legal advice or assist in completing or filing the forms. Dale: March 25.2025 Dawn Kepler 1670 Otto Rd.. Charlotte. Michigan 48813 517-588-1641 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-030057-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Anthony Tobias Wonnacott. Date of birth: 03/13/1966. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Anthony Tobias Wonnacott, died 07/23/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Anthony Junior Wonnacott. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30100-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Frederick W. Johnston, Deceased. Date of birth; August 1953. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Frederick W. Johnston, died November 16. Date: 04/28/2025 Joshua M. Farrell P79586 489 Seminole Road Muskegon, Ml 49444 231-760-4490 Anthony Junior Wonnacott 607 66th St. SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49333 616-325-6892 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joel S. Johnston, persona! representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 25, 2025 Thomas C. Richardson P31750 136 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 269-388-7600 Joel S. Johnston 10750 Cressey Road Plainwell. Ml 49080 269-623-5082 nr I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-3066-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Marl Steinbach. Date of birth: 10-311947. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Mart Steinbach, died 1-13-2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sarah Fox, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. r _7 r 1 I .... .V t. rF J !• At * ‘.i - I I <* P I k7 J--- ( wi . ' J™’"** L> * I I ^R9XEr£| 0^, lU- I I IT . I i ■ V' I p .l' . <1/*’’'. I I I I Date; 04/25/2025 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Sarah Fox 2142 Bayne Road Hastings, Ml 49058 616-893-4414 I I I F 4 I I I >' .1 I I 4 > k I 1 i i t I I 4 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30080-DE Honorable William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Shirley June Ames. Date of birth; 03/19/1935. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Shirley June Ames, died 01/16/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kerri L. Selleck, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Trust of: CALLAN FAMILY TRUST. Date of Birth: February 14,1931. TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. William James Callan, surviving Settlor of the Callan Family Trust dated July 14, 2005, as amended, whose address was 7435 Garbow Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333, died March 21. 2025. There is no personal representative of the decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to John W. Callan, Trustee of the Callan Family Trust, at 6713 Whitneyville Avenue. S.E.. Alto. Michigan 49302, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 22, 2025 Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Rachael L. Kuilema Klein P82668 1700 E. Beltline Avenue, N.E., Suite 200 Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 (616) 726-2208 John W. Callan 6713 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Date: 04/24/2025 Kerri L. Selleck P.O. Box 233 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-720-8640 Alto, Michigan 49302 KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? 60 ONLINE TO HASTINOSBANNER.COM City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET r • I J ) I r I r 1 nr ».s c f r" I L * ? , V f t I I Ihe City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,2026. Ihe public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 12,2025, in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Ihe City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to the City Council on April 28,2025 with amendments. Ihe property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget, and additional back ground materials are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon day through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Ihe City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 269-945-2468, or via email at mpeacock@hastingsmi.gov. Linda Perin, City Clerk I * J • I f f t I I 1 1 I I I 1 4 i J f r mi ' h;i 2f{ < J I I I 'J> I 1 na r ! tflj , I') f '"I 1- !. I 4 U.-f ; I ’ .rT' ii ' J'’)' I J*. 4 '.r '-O’ ftp 4 I f f f t j k-f : .-irf <11; fit n’ J C J it B‘' ,4) sail - ■ b • r‘ r u If Hi . I * ; -/ - 'IQUi I 1 i J We'd love to hear about it! 1 4 mmacleod@niihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER I I Visit us online at mihomepaper.com TiO ,tlHK a I Group k i SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966,1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 22. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Aaron Poritt, unmarried man Original Mortgagee: Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage: June 10, 2022 Recorded on August 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-008250, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred FiftyThree and 04/100 Dollars ($136,853.04) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: beginning at a point 1554.5 feet West of the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26, said point of beginning being on the North line of State Highway M-79 and said point also being on the Southwest Corner of land previously deeded to school district number 2; thence West along said North line of said Highway M-79,153 feet; thence North at right angles to said Highway M-79, 130 feet; thence East parallel with said Highway M-79, 153 feet; thence South at right angles to said Highway M-79,130 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2987 Dusty Ln, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449V, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Authority Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1559641 (O4-24)(O5-15) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised .judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01 ;00 PM, May 22, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of - deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by David Molette and Tammy Molette. Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 3,2003, and recorded on December 10,2003, as Document Number; 1119049, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 07 2023 and recorded December 07, 2023 by Document Number: 2023-009469, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight and 39/100 ($25,758.39) including interest at the rate of 5.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Treat s Little Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 78. Commonly known as: 3916 Woodruff Rd now known as 3937 Woodruff Rd, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest Dated: April 24, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates. PC. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00274-1 (04-24)(05-15) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 29, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically erititle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jon E Benson, a married man joined by spouse Kim Benson Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Village Capital & Investment LLC Date of Mortgage: May 19, 2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 24, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice. $226,726.57 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as beginning at the point on the East line of said Section 24. which lies 420.53 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 24. thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes West 264 feet; thence due North 145 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes East 264 feet; thence due South 145 feet to the place of beginning Common street address (if any): 13932 S M 43 Hwy. Delton, Ml 49046-8406 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duly, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 1,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1559700 (05-01) (05-22) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 22, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register Mil iSlSE mr i r • 1 I I I I c ■ar ir I i .1 I I I t .1 > i4.; 1 ir J 1 I 1 I ) I ( )©0 I f jwni'!w^ T- M>w.k . I I " -'V , V I ',B--"jMi'or' f u i 4 i • ’ll of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s). 1 K J ' '► J "Soev: 1 1 'he*.' I n 11- f fit }"3 A • ' ' 'f-' t I ' I I -.'•in ZOOS'’ 1 1_ < I I Robert W. Garrett and Lynette S. Garrett a/k/a Lynette Sue Garrett, husband and wife •» ■"! 0 I r f* Vi i i tenants by the entireties Original Mortgagee: Washington Mutual Bank, FA Date of ■ aOeov.. I . 1 Liai i i /fC *■'' till ■' ■•S- f I I mortgage: February 16, 2004 Recorded on February 23,2004, in Document No. 1122601, and re-recorded via Loan Modification recorded on July 25, 2011 in Document No. 201107250007105 Foreclosing Assignee (if any)- NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 82/100 Dollars ($34,630.82) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; THE WEST FIFTEEN ACRES OF THE EAST FORTY-FIVE ACRES OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR, TOWN ONE NORTH. RANGE EIGHT WEST, JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 4203 Mud Lake Rd. Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 12 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the s ■ ' k J A I. I'. 'J • ► I I j; I I I J ' « *1 . ) 1 I »» ■n*f I I jy - J isJ 1 ) s if ' J n .I r’ 1 Ji-’'' rS 1 . Aj r iW I L' »“1 • <1 ?^4 1 '■n A *» I,. « ♦ •J**’ 1 I J r J --ST-.A I ^1 J'-». -ri--'* > 5 If* T* . • •'I •i ■ ei •J ."-f L 9 yj. A <1 * w r* 1 yr*. . . ■*! K 1 • 1 ? 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In the boys’ contest, Twiss placed third at 44-1 and senior Isaac Friddle seventh at 36-5. In winning the discus, the Saxons got a PR throw of 119-8 from Odin Twiss that had him third individually and a PR of 109-2 from Grummet that put her as the runner-up. The girls’ contest also included a season-best throw of 90-6 from Zoe Watson and a mark of 81-5 from Olivia Friddle. In ±e boys’ meet, Shults was fourth at 108-1 and Isaac Friddle was fifth at 107-6. Delton Kellogg’s leader in the girls’ throws, junior Violet Kokx had a pretty greatevening. She turned inaPRof85-2 in the discus that placed her fifth and she was third in the shot put with a mark of 27-5. The Panthers had three third-place finishes for their top performances ofthe day, in the discus relay, the 4x400-meter relay and the 2400-meter distance medley relay. Hastings also had an individual win in a field event from Bella Friddle who cleared 5-4 in the high jump, seven inches better than any other girl at the meet and a mark passed by only three Wayland guys on the other side. Vojtech Brtnik did clear 5-3 for the first time for the Saxon boys to tie Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden for fourth individually in their competition. DK junior Izabelle Gruber had a run- Wayland set three new meet records and took the championship Friday at the Saxon Co-ed Relays at Hastings High School. The Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ set a meet record oftheir own with a total height in the mixed pole vault relay of 54 feet 6 inches. That height includedjumps of 11 feet by sophomore Maverik Peake and Liam Renner and junior Isaac Lilley getting over the bar at 10-6. In the girls’ competition, the Saxons added vaults of 9-0 by sophomore Bella Friddle, and 6-6 jumps from freshmen Jayden Evans and Bella Strimback. Delton Kellogg was apart ofthe day’s action too and junior Nick Muday had the second-best individual jump in the boys’ pole vault with a hei^t of 12-0. Wayland won the meet championship with 59 total points. The Wildcats won eight of the 15 events. Hopkins was second with 45 points ahead of Hastings 43 and Delton Kellogg 18. Hastings teams won four events. It was a good day for the Hastings throwers. They won the discus, finished second in the shot put behind Wayland, and then won the Throwers 4x 100-meter relay. The Saxon team of senior Naomi Grummet and juniors Olivia Friddle, Odion Twiss and Matthew Shults won the throwers relay in 53.62 seconds. \ 4 •-li ’ T Brett Bremer Sports Editor * & i I fXiii > 1 I I ' I fc*. % "W ’■ n* ■KM ► 41 I» •( f 77 •="4r -r 'i A 1 * J✓ Ll :7 *> I Delton Kellogg senior Mia Kohlen gets over the bar in the high jump during the Saxon Co-ed Relays at Hastings High School Friday. ner-up leap of 14-2.5 in the long jump for her team and Saxon freshman Zoey Carter flew 13-5.25 to set her PR and place fourth in that event. The Saxons also got PRs from Strimback and sopho more Chloe Pirtle in the girls’ long jump. On ±e track, it wasn’t only the throwers succeeding for the Saxons. The 800-meter sprint medley relay team of junior Isaac Lilley, Ember Twiss, junior Balian Marlett and freshman Lilly Randall won in 1:56.94 in a race that includes two 100-meter runs, a 200-meter leg and a 400-meter leg. Wayland opened the meet with the team offreshman Bre Hoogewind, senior Maurgan Howard, freshman Mikayla Lenhart and senior Dylan Pallettwinning the 4000-meter distance medley relay in 12 minutes 36.99 seconds. Pallett rode the heels of Saxon senior Brandon Simmons for a bit before making his move to get his Wildcats the win. The Saxon team of Pirtle, sophomore Logan Kimmel, sophomore Caroline Randall and Simmons placed second in 12:43.31. The Wildcats also set a meet record in the 4x800-meter relay and the high jump relay. That high jump relay for the Wildcats was powered by senior Carter Marquard clearing 6-2 and senior Carter Williamson and sophomore Gavin How ard both clearing 6-0, and girls’ heights of 4-9, a new PR by senior Addyson Moyle, 4-9 by sophomore Gwen Howard and a PR of 4-2 by junior Taylor Vriesenga. Delton Kellogg’s leader in the girls’ high jump also set a PR with junior Lily DeVries clearing 4-6. 4 I ?•* p -I «5 ’’J? > I— • V. » A ilfik. 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( ' * I •‘ ^ f I « ♦ ♦ £?- $ '-1 - 1^ >' ^ S’ t nf « Jensen third at Gull Lake tournament for Saxon golf Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon junior Daniel Jensen was even through ten holes and finished at three over to place third Thursday at Gull Lake’s Tom Collins Memorial tourna ment at Gull Lake View Golf Course in Augusta. Jensen was one over on the back nine with birdies on numberten and number 16. Overall, the Saxon team was 21 st in a field of 24 teams competing Thursday. Gull Lake took the day’s champion ship with an overall score of303. Otsego and Portage Central both shot a 319, with Otsego earning the runner-up spot on a tiebreaker. Hackett Catholic Pre was fourth with a score of 320 ahead of Vicksburg 325, Kalamazoo Christian 327, Charlotte 328, Byron Center 329, Zeeland West 330 and Mattawan 331. Delton Kellogg and Thomapple Kel logg were also a part of the day’s action. The DK boys were 12th with an overall score of 344 and Thomapple Kellogg was 20th with a 359. Junior Tyler Howland was the Delton Kellogg leader with an 83 that put him 35th individually, Delton Kellogg also had sophomore Grady Matteson score an 85, freshman Jason Marshall an 87 and junior Carter Brickley an 89. The Saxon team got an 87 from junior Bronson Elliott, a 94 from freshman Andrew Barton and a 101 from junior Cayden Cappon. Sophomore Parker Dahley led the Thomapple Kellogg team with a score of 87. Senior Will Nathan scored an 88 and senior Ryan Skidmore a 90. The TK team had seniors Kylan Pratt and Tyler Voss tie for the team’s fourth score with 94s. The only guys better than Jensen on the day were Gull Lake senior Hank Livingston who shot a three-under 69, Loy Norrix senior Isaac Scavarda (74) and Vicksburg senior Rilley Briggs (75). Gull Lake had three guys in the top ten. Sophomore Jaxon Chapdelaine shot a 76 to place fifth individually and senior Joseph Blondia was eighth with a 77. Rounding out the top four for the tournament champs was junior Luke Coffinger with an 81. The Saxons return to action Friday hosting the Saxon Invite at the Legacy in Hastings. The Saxons head to the Laingsburg Wolfpack Open Saturday. On Monday, the Saxons head to Cedar Creek Golf Club for a contest with Battle Creek Lakeview. ♦ ♦ I. )■ ? F / > - Saxon senior Brandon Simmons races a step or two ahead of Wayland senior Dylan Pallett during the final leg of the 4000-meter Mixed Distance Medley Relay during the annual Saxon Co-ed Relays Friday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Photos by Brett Bremer I t . *• The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ 4x400-meter relay team cruised to a 1 O-second victory over the Kalama zoo Christian foursome in the final event in Kalamazoo Wednesday to secure a team win. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams both went 1-1 in a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division duals hosted by Parchment Wednes day, April 23. The Delton Kellogg boys outscored Kalamazoo Christian 64-60, but fell to the host Parchment team 94-30. The DK team of seniors Cyrus Bain, Miki Hovi and Jaime Saura and freshman Ryan Sinclair finished behind a pair of Parchment teams in the final event ofthe night, but turned in a time of4 minutes 2.89 seconds to beat the Comet foursome in the race and secure five points to boost the DK Panthers into the lead. Overall in the three-team meet the DK boys had just two wins. Junior Tyler Howland upped his personal record in the high jump to 5 feet 6 inches to win that one. DK sophomore Landon Madden ran to a winning time of 52.84 seconds in the 400-meter dash, his fastest 400 of the season. The DK boys ’ team had its hurdlers at their best. Junior Carter Lynch was the runner-up in the 110-meter high hurdles with a PR of 19.23 and he also set his PR in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in a third-place finish. Freshman teammate Ryan Sinclair was the runner-up in those 300 hurdles with a PR of 49.05. Parchment senior Elijah Dam «» J— e 4 ''' 0* I I 4 V fV J J d'.l «•«*- « I i. «I V 4''' I I 5 ‘f I J c • ifr. .. f * r • •e y i) I I i'* / 7.: b I * rI I i i II M« * > I J 7 ‘A. ron-Webster won the two boys’ hurdles races Wednesday, taking the 300 hurdles in 48.38 and the 110s in 18.93. Parchment senior Deven Berner won the shot put and the discus, with DK guys scoring runner-up finishes in both throws. DK sophomore Evan Fleser was the runner-up in the discus with a throw of 101-0. DK senior Cooper Sandusky was the runner-up in the shot put with a mark of 40-4, In the field, the DK team also had junior Nick Muday set a PR in the pole vault by clearing 12-0 for the first time. That earned him a runner-up finish behind Kalamazoo Christian senior Ayden VanDusen who cleared 13-9. The DK girls took a 68-44 win over Parchment while falling 78-46 to Kalamazoo Christian. The DK girls took three individual wins on the day. Senior Kylie Main ran her fastest 1600 of the season to win that race in 6:02.89. DK junior Violet Kokx won the shot put at 27-7. DK junior Izabelle Gruber won the long jump with a personal record leap of 14-6. Gruber was the runner-up in both the girls’ hurdles races. She had a season-best time of 18.24 in the 100-meter hurdles and finished the 300-meter low hurdles in 54.60. Main added a runner-up time of 2:47.96 in the 800. The DK teams were set to return to SAC Valley action April 30 at Martin taking on the Clippers and Lawton Blue Devils. DK travels to Parchment Friday, May 2, for the Parchment Relays. Lawton Plays host to the SAC Championship Meet May 5. y*! 1 ) �» J U Ji 1 10 Thursday, May I, 2025 I HiFHASTINGSBAHMER wwwHastingsBanner com IS Olivia Friddle returns to pole vault for Saxon girls rr: 14 J • 71 R ./• ___ F t •r I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor It took a long time to get back up that high. Hastings junior Olivia Friddle cleared the bar at 9 feet 9 inches in the girls’ pole vault at the Grand Valley State Univer sity Indoor Laker Challenge to start her freshman varsity track and field season in the spring of 2023. She closed that season clearing the bar at 9-9 in the pole vault at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals. A knee injury suffered in the winter of a FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt cotleclor attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the cir cuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starling promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on Sth day of June. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to con tact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated June 23, 2022, and recorded in the of fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 28.2022, as Instrument No. 2022-007160 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($104,679.38). No suit or pro ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: The Northeast 1/4 of the North west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township. Barry County, Michi gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 min utes 19 seconds West 41742 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Parcel 3: That parcel of land lying and be ing South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Together with all fixtures, tenements, he reditaments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 PR #08-15-005-300-05 (Parcel 1); 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Parcel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mort gagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your peri od of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to ac tive duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the tele phone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 her sophomore season wiped out what was left of those varsity girls' basketball and wrestling campaigns, kept her off the volleyball court last fall, and wij 1 out her junior basketball and wrestling seasons. She opened this junior track and field season taking a few turns in the shot put and the discus, winningthe shot put in three of her four meets so far, and ran in a race for the first time last Friday, the Throwers 4xl00-meter dash at the Saxon Co-ed Relays another win. Friddle competed in the pole vault again NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. No tice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem ises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County. Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on Sth day of June, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automat ically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchas er is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this in formation. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor^), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, hav ing an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee"), dated Feb ruary 10, 2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich igan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-001607, as partially released by a par tial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on Febru ary 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the en tire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mort gage the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen and 17/100 Dollars ($238,915.17). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2; The Northeast 1/4 of the North west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michi gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 de grees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 41742 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredi taments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 P.P. #08-15-005-300-05 (parcel 1) 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Par cel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are aban doned. If the premises are abandoned, the re demption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expira tion of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party fore closing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 Tuesday at Pennfield for the first time since the 2023 State Finals, and cleared the bar al 8 feel 6 inches lo win the event while the Saxon girls were scoring an 89-48 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win over the host Panthers. Friddle also won the shot put with a mark of 32 feel 3 inches, a season best so far. The Hastings girls had the five best performances in the shot pul as a learn and the five best performances in the discus. Friddle was third in that one with a throw of77-7, SeniorteammateNaomi Grummet won it with a throw of 100-4. Olivia’s younger sister Bella Friddle, the 2024 D2 stale high jump champion, won that event by clearing the bar at 5-6 Tuesday and also won the long jump with a leap of 16-3. Hastings also had PRs in a couple of runner-up finishes in those field events. Freshman Jayden Evans cleared 7-0 in the pole vault and sophomore Ember Twiss fired off a leap of 15-3 in the long jump. Bella Friddle was a three-time champ on the day. She also won the 2(X)-meter dash in a personal record time of26.82 seconds. Somebody beat her in the 400-meter dash through, her freshman teammate Lilly Randall. Randall won the 400 in 1 min ute 5.76 seconds and Friddle came in al 1:06.72 - both new PRs. Sophomore distance star Caroline Ran dall was a part of four wins for the Saxons. She took the 1600-melerrun in 5:51.78, the 800-meter run in 2:36.84 and the 3200-meterrun in 12:12.47. Caroline also anchored the Saxon 4x800-meter relay team that won in 12:00.83. She was joined in that victory by sophomores Zikarra Warner, Lilianna Enyart and Chloe Pirtle. Madelyn Hensel matched Caroline’s four wins for the Panther team. She took the 100-meter hurdles in 18.64 seconds and the 300-meter low hurdles in 54.23. Pirtle was the runner-up in both of those races with a PR of 59.40 in the 300s, just ahead of teammate Warner who also set a PR lo place third (59.67). Hensel was also a part of winning 4x 1 OO-mcicr and 4x200-meter relay learns for the Pennfield girls. As exciting as things were for the Saxon girls on the day. there was some excitement in the boys' meet loo with the dual coming down to the final race. The Pennfield foursome of Aiden Bammer, Hunter jones, Connor Wood and Deondre Manalac manged to ouirace the Saxon team of Logan Kimmel, Maverik Peake. Micah Johnson and Balian Marlell to win the 4x400-meler relay for their team and clinch a 69-68 victory overall. The H aslings boys had another great day in the pole vault with junior Isaac Lilley clearing 12-3 and sophomore Liam Renner getting over the bar at 11-3. The placed I-2 with their new PR leaps. Peake was third in that event at 10-6. Junior Odin Twiss seta PR for the Saxon boys in winning the shot put with a mark of 45-1.5, and he was also the runner-up in the discus with a throw of 118-8. Saxon junior Balian Marlett won the long jump with a PR of 18-10 and he was the runner-up in the high jump with a season-best height of 5-6, Marlette also teamed with senior Luca Di Bernardo, Marlett and Kimmel to win the 4x200-meter relay in 1:39.10. Kimmel had a fast day with a PR of 24.00 to win the 200-meter dash too. The Saxons were solid in the distance races with senior Brandon Simmons winning the 800-meter run in 2:14.62 and senior teammale Micah Johnson second in 2:15.94. those two sent 1 -2 in the 1600-meter run loo with Simmons finishing in 4:48.53 and Johnson in 5:17.20. Simmons added a winning time of 10:21.48 in the 3200-meier run. Saxon sophomore Caleb Kramer wont he 300-meter low hurdles in 47.85 seconds, and set his PR in the 110-meter high hur dles at 18.30 in a runner-up finish behind Pennfield senior Brevin Bailey who turned in a PR ofhis own of 17.88. Bailey was the runner-up to Kramer in the 300 hurdles. "J .A ■ • Z *1 ri*'- * K I ' at V am b'' Uub 9 ■ • V ' I I { rX,. / jilfr I r A t I I •• 1 w X I I J hr .. f;' 1 lbr< 1 •bl V *> •• iBi . . . lUt7»r I t p*' <1 • 1 I I I 4 g rI I /1 J-Z,. I I » •' I a , 1 'X r < --y? >1 -1 R I 4 ( zt •p i I 1 11’ I I I t t I I i I •' t I t I I ••'tr ■ I ►•*11 If J 1 > -ft I I 1 4r • II I I I I ' :: r k . u■ I J I ( i; ; fr rl J ; I L > ' I * J /If V I : ' .1 J W 1 4 Ji ■ i. { i r OT • ’ . ; 11 U I '’’B |l^'^-te v< 1 e I T H I T. I Ui <1^ jui- 1 I i ii rt# i Saxon softball has a couple tough days in the Interstate-8 i J ■d * I ‘-W <• nt I- r pr » :W i I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Aleena Stahlhood and Taegan Anderson each threw a three-inning no-hitter as Harp er Creek took a pair of Interstate-8 Athletic Conference wins over Hastings Tuesday. The Beaver varsity softball team beat the Hastings girls 15-0 in the opener with Stahlhood striking out seven and walking one to get the win in Battle Creek. Anderson struck out five and walked two in her three innings in the circle in game two, another 15-0 Beaver victory. The Saxons fall to 0-6 in the 1-8 with the pair of defeats. Coldwater took 16-1 and 14-Owinsover the Hastings girls last Thursday, April 24. The Saxons’ one run in the opener at Coldwater was a home run off the bat of third baseman Audrey Aicken. Kylee Bosworth and Meredith Ansorge had doubles in that 16-1 bailgame to start the afternoon for the Saxons and Kayden Brown also singled. Coldwater pitcher Mackenzie Searing no-hit the Saxons in game two. She struck out five and walked one in the five-inning complete game. In between those two conference doubleheaders, the Saxons put some runs together in a pair of losses against visiting Gull Lake Monday. The Blue Devils scored a 19-18 win in the opener and then took game two 9-4. Bosworth had a huge game one at the plate. Leading off, she was 4-for-6 with a double and a triple. She scored thee runs and drove in two. Bennet was 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBIs. The Blue Devils stayed away from Lily Dingena who walked three times. Hastings had 11 hits to 16 for the Blue Devils. Hastings built an 8-0 lead through two innings and things were back and forth from there. The Blue Devils pulled within 15-14 with three runs in the top of the sixth inning and then took an 18-15 lead with four runs in the top of the seventh. The Saxons had an answer with three runs in the home half of the seventh, but the Blue Devils managed to push across a run in the top of the eighth on a two-out, RBI double from B Taylor. Ansorge started on second base in the bottom of the eighth, but never got the chance to advance as a few pop outs ended the Saxons’ chances. In game two, it was the Blue Devils that built the early lead despite the Saxons outhitting them 10-6 for the game. The Saxons were hurt by four errors that led to a couple unearned runs. Bennett led that Saxon offense with a sin gle and a triple in three at-bats. She drove in one run and scored once. Bosworth was 2-for-2 with a single and a double. Aicken had two hits for the Saxons too. Hastings is scheduled to visit Otsego for two this afternoon, May 1, and will return to Interstate-8 play on Tuesday, May 6, at home against Parma Western. Harper Creek sweeps 1-8 set with Saxon baseball I 1 I 2-1 into the fourth when the Beavers struck Sports Editor for four runs. Denton had the only Saxon hit in game two off ofBeaver pitcher Tanner Alderson. He struck out three in three innings on the Harper Creek swept its Interstate-8 Athletic Conference doubleheader with visiting Hastings Tuesday afternoon in Battle Creek. The Saxons got a solid start fi'om Colten Denton in game one as he allowed just two earned runs through five innings, but the Beavers benefitted from four unearned runs in a 6-1 win. Harper Creek followed up with a 15-0, three-inning win in game two. The two losses drop the Saxons to 0-6 in the Interstate-8 this spring. Denton was charged with two earned runs on seven hits and three walks in the opener. He struck out one. Kyle Jousma c losed things out with a perfect inning ofrelieffor Hastings in which he struck out one. Spencer Wilkins was 2-for-4 at the top of the Saxon line-up with a pair of singles. Denton, Isaiah Wilson and Grady Reed each had a single for the Saxons too, Denton scored the team’s lone run of the afternoon in the top of the first inning, but the Beavers struck for two runs in the home half of the inning. The game hung at *! I 1 ,J I I 1 I u I 1 J ; 1 • 4r 1 I J f f I r I I > Il - I ’ -s 4 1 . 4 1 J r I I I 1 I J i I itR I I i T r ? F I ! S • • a XU I . J i i 1 r ' J I 1 t I 1 1 I t ’ .'7 I J f I - \ ) p t f I r J I t r I r . I I 1 « p I n .1 * » X I I » k J L 1 1 r I 4 tI- I* 1 '* 4 ' til * 4 W• « .w ' ti * *A 1 M- .V M ir? I u- z ' I TTl M; 4. J . J - L. 1 I I I .>«W^ ■' 4 J I I * " 1 **• r» •J mound. Connor Rosenburg got the win in game one for the Beavers going the full seven innings. He struck out four and walked four, and the only run against him was unearned. Coldwater took two from the Saxons last Thursday, April 24, inthel-S.TheCardinals scored 11-4 and 11-1 wins. The Cardinals managed a few unearned runs against Denton in game one that af ternoon too. He allowed three earned runs (seven total) on seven hits and three walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out one. At the plate in game one in Coldwater, Hastings had seven hits. Reed was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Wilkins and Denton also had two hits each and Colton Baker and Wilson had one each. Baker and Jackson Hayes both earned RBIs. In game two, the Saxons had six singles one each for Wilkins, Dustin Lampart, Reed, Wilson, Hunter Tomlinson and Jous ma, Reed had his team’s lone RBI. •. Ik' . I ' *. r' M - ♦ r I > J'* I B >— I I ■' l.‘ f I .. • tli I J I , I i i I I 1 'J Tn • / e T I I 1 I I- 7 s.. p tl. {< f r I I ■I i i > ■ I f 'k • I V I 1 joDJawi . 1 ’•I •h.. ’ 1 □ I I r I 1 I I I h I, 4 'b y I T i I I ’ll I r , 1. ■ rA KI 1 I> i 2 y > k I ) r I, * I( h I 1 ( I I 4 t < k I IiUm* . Brett Bremer J .' J I ( JF* * a' �L. J I V\ k h V > t •l k 1 ■ Beat up Saxon soccer squad chasing first conference victory »-.x k ‘lih T « k f* Wk xv asin.^ 'V I .rtf A i'^-. ' K ■A V 4 /?> lU‘k''k th > 'W >-* 1 < •\ s. X 1 s \ \> 4r is>^. r< 'Su>^'.'' 1 I !<. - Aj si I» ‘t- 1 I 10 X. k» ' Jf \ x''\ ■It 1 4 I < k‘, < X f 6 '-t; .^3! I ........................ X 1 4^ « J ,' n 4*'» « ’ >1. Xk *» c J I T Ml X .' S'i.: Zi- ^1 ‘»»k ’If • ‘ *1S» k- ’tftw ;*■«’ aS 1 J 4 «>P ’t»* ’*10 ' r i t s >1 ? 1 1 \ V, / Jr * , '’0= > . ■ Acu a ' 4. te. ‘.ii ® I Jhtetf i'*’’ ito I A 4 h. II Ml to to Jb "njv ( > Ik. » 4 « ''te is M I J*'’? 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I t •I ;r;?\ ■ . A •f t. I t 6- Hastings senior Jordan Milanowski stretches to her forehand side to try and reach a volley during a fourth doubles match against Wayland Saturday at Otsego High School during the Plainwell Quad. Photos by Brett Bremer k sX** > J ' rv <’' I t*!' t 9 r /? iif r"' i (1*,. X r * Iff' r I » 9 >v //A r f ^9 ♦ p4 5 I I I I H'' * ■ i VJX/A I V < r to &k -A , *»L* > .if# 4 i • * *7 <>•4^ 4WP" %A J ^>V c 4 W 1 RK > * > 1 *i I.- ; . to 4. -Af A to .« k * y -Jir^ >* ,r^ < 4J • t s The Saxons’ Lakaya Evans shoots in to get the ball away from Jackson Northwest’s Maddy McCall during the second half of their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference match on Pierce Field in Hastings Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer Hastings. The Saxons will look to bounce back against a tough Parma Western team at home Friday evening and then will go on the road next Wednesday, May 7, to take on Pennfield. 5rT A vw^ ifi>r * sv« \. r . 5 A *** k s X X X 1 MlUBteW '. Xf ik*i I 3«7r r 1 » - - 4.<. : » I '■ * k **!**'•* 2 k * t * ’ *"5 • «. i>i*' I 1 a - 4 « .J ' to < Hastings junior fourth singles player Gracie Wilson hits a shot back at her foe from Plainwell during the Plainwell Quad Saturday afternoon at Otsego High School. Griffith 7-5, 6-4. The Bulldogs won the rest ofthe contested fl ights in straight sets. Wayland took a 5-2 win over the Sax ons Saturday with Lilley scoring a de fault victory at number three and fourth singles player Gracie Wilson pullingout a super tiebreaker to win over Wayland senior Brynna Cain. Wilson won the opening set 6-2, but Cain battled back for a 7-5 win in the second set. Wilson closed out the win with a 12-10 victory in the super tiebreaker. The Saxons and Wildcats also had a super tiebreaker decide things at second doubles where the Wayland duo of Teagan Robinson and Hayden Keena took a 6-7, 6-3, (10-8) win over Fergusen and Herbert. The doubles matches were all hotly contested. Edger and Randall were nar rowly beaten 6-4, 6-3 by the Wildcats’ Ava Longstreet and Maizie Bollone. At fourth doubles, the Wildcat duo of Hannah Bogema and Isabella Bogema pulled off a 7-5, 6-4 win over Morton and Milanowski. Lilley has been on a roll lately at third singles. She took a 6-1, 6-7(3), (10-5) win over Parma Western’s Natalie Hyde in an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference dual Thursday for the Saxons’ lone point in a 7-1 team loss. That loss to the Panthers moved the Saxon record to 1-2 in the 1-8 so far this spring. • \ ■ 1 * J yr # tote ’ir. < < bl \ »“*• -« - 'X Air^ - *•»« • il i A to 11 f t f 8 I 1./ i* r * -V s , s .<•- V i ♦ b I Ik '.V if « ** * Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings closed things out with its most competitive dual of the day Sat urday at the Plainwell Quad. The Saxons were 0-3 on the day with a bit of a shorthanded line-up, but pushed the host Trojans to a 5-3 finish in the last of three duals. Hastings picked up a point on the singles side with sophomore Alexa Lilley outscoring junior Anna Hall 6-3,6-3 at third singles. Lilley was undefeated on the day. The Saxons pulled out a pair of dou bles wins in that dual with Plainwell. The freshman duo of Lillian Edger and Lilly Randall outscored Plainwell seniors Alison VanDyke and Brynn Merica 10-6 in a super tiebreaker to close things out after the two teams split sets at third doubles. The Plainwell girls won the opening set 6-2, but the Saxon youngsters rallied for a 6-1 win in the ■ second set. ( Junior Alyssa Morton and senior Jordan Milanowski at fourth doubles for the Saxons took a 6-4,6-1 win over Plainwell seniors Audrey Thom and Eliza Degeyter. The Saxons were playing without a first singles player Saturday with senior Madison Deal out with an injury. The team also had Ava Herbert filling in for sophomore Sophia Haywood at second doubles with senior teammate Ella Fergusen and junior Ellie Cousins up to first doubles to team with Isabella Gee for the day with her regular partner Lauren Gee currently out of the line-up. With Herbert up from the JV and the freshman third doubles duo performing well, Hastings head coach Andrew Haines is pleased with the way that the middle school program is really start ing to be a feeder for the high school program. Lilley picked up the lone win for the Saxons in a 7-1 loss to Otsego Saturday, outscoring Otsego sophomore Lydia f t tor h wv Lilley undefeated for Saxons at Plainwell Quad « ^4Rk * w. ■ j I f w *k <1 to to^to •. >1 4 * I to rf jw, ’ ♦n * » •’‘TL “W* Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon team in the meat of the fnterstate-8 Athletic Conference sched ule isn’t the one the Saxons were really expecting to have competing. The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team fell to 0-2 in the Interstate-8 Ath letic Conference this spring with a 2-1 loss to visiting Jackson Northwest Fri day evening on Pierce Field in Hastings. Northwest scored once in the first hal f, and then both teams found the net in the second half as the Mounties improved to I -1 in conference play with the win. The Saxons have shuffled players up from the JV throughout the spring. Returning starters Dez Mathis and Kalli Koning looked on from the sideline during the contest with the Mounties. The Saxons are 4-7 overall this season and had a three match win streak going before opening the 1-8 season Iasi week Wednesday with an 8-0 loss at Harper Creek. West Michigan Aviation Academy scored a 9-1 win over the Saxons in a non-conference match Monday in t k 9 <!!■ Thursday, May 1, 2025 11 I % s A-* K THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I in r 10 I •. . J• Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prernises. or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sate. Placing the highest bid at the sate does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name{s) of the mortgagor(s); Juilene Chilton, a married woman, as her Sole and Separate Property Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as ’ nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: January 29, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 9, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $287660.37 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as follows; Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28. a distance of 962.01 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East, at right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 594.42 feet; thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113.00 feet; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet; thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176.43 feel; thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114.51 feel; thence South 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feet to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said line, 33717 feet to the place of beginning. Subject Io and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 feet width, the centerline of which is described as follows; Commencing al the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 33717 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 208.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centerline; thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feet; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; thence North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 327.86 feet; thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; thence North 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West 84.15 feet; thence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds West 113.00 feet; thence North 21 degrees 20 minutes 31 seconds West 168.54 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feel; thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and the point of ending Barry County, Michigan Common street address (if any); 14950 Loon Lake Dr. Bellevue, Ml 49021-8228 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 17 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1558730 (04-17)(05-08) SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING Aprils, 2025-7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield. Watson, Bellmore. Mayack. Hall. James Absent; None Approved the Agenda as amended Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to add Township Board Liaison Report to the agenda Roll Call Vole - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the one year contract with Thomapple Township Emergency Services Roll Call Vote 6-1, motion passes Motion to reject Hastings City proposal for a feasibility study Roll Cal! Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to propose 425 Agreement with COH Roll Call Vote - 5-2, motion passes Motion to approve a hold harmless agreement for fireworks display Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the contingent license for Pure Green Leaf Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Adjournment 9:13 pm Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday. May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by JOHN HINKLE and PETRA HINKLE, husband and wife (collectively. “Mortgagor"), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the Mortgagee”), dated September 24, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1. 2018, as Instrument No. 2018-009466 (the Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars ($19,20783). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The South 300 feet of Lot 31, Algonquin North Shore Subdivision, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 50. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 1615 Pleasant View Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-13-080-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) slating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: April 10,2025 HASTINGS SAVINGS BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK Mortgagee Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW. Suite 1500 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32274393 II u ) f �t 41^ Ci i i r I J J If 12 Thursday, May 1, 2Q25 THE HASTINGS BANNER / WWW HastingsBanner com . Lions can’t quite chase down Bronson girls, fall 3-2 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Twice the Lions cut a two-goal Bron son lead in half, hut they couldn’t quite find an equalizer in a 3-2 loss to the vis iting Vikings in Big 8 Conference action Monday at Maple Valley High School. Bronson scored on a breakaway mid way through the first half and then got behind the Lion defensive line again in the opening minutes of the second half to take a 2-0 lead. Senior exchange student Ines Sanchez broke in on the right side of the Viking box and converted on a one-on-one chance against the Viking keeper with 17:07 to go to finally get the Lions on the scoreboard. Both teams put a free kick into the net in the final 15 minutes to finish the scoring. First Bronson found the net with 14:12 to play to go up 3-1. The Lions cut the lead back to one with Claire Seume shooting a low, hard free kick from just outside the Viking box that glanced off a Viking defender and into the goal. The Lions fall to 1-4 in the Big 8 Conference with the loss. They will be at home again Thursday to take on Comstock and then face Big 8 leading Quincy next week, May 5. The Lions do get another shot at Bronson on the road May 12. Lion head coach Richard Seume was already looking forward to making some adjustments for the next meeting with the Vikings as his girls met following Monday’s defeat. He was excited for his team to get the chance to get in its first practice in a week on Tuesday afternoon. There are some things to work on. He’d like to see his defensive line mark up a bit better to prevent some of those breakaways the Vikings managed, and while the Lion offense worked the ball forward fairly well there is still some experience to gain in whafto do in that final third of the offensive zone. The Lions were one or two touches away a number of times from getting the ball in the back of the net. A couple of the Lions’ best scoring chances came early in the contest with Sanchez and fellow seniors Isabel Emer ick and Grace Widenhofer moving the ball well together on the attack. Those mostly started with the ball outside passed into the middle of the Viking defense. It’s something the Lions have been working on, and coach Seume would still like to see some more improvements on the attack. The last couple games have been that way. They keep that defensive line back. We only have a couple girls that can get the ball over it. If you can’t get the ball over it, then you have to find a different way,” coach Seume said. “Sometimes, maybe it’s wrong or maybe it is right, but the game inside the game they have to be able to figure that out. It's the same way in life too. You can’t beat your head against the wall three, four, five, six, seven times. I tell them that all the time. Sometimes, you have to figure out what to do.” Senior Makenna Barnum-Suttles continues her transition from a center back to goalie. Slowed by an injury early on in the season, she moved back into the goal and coach Seume said she is performing as well as any keeper in the conference. The Bronson girls had a few more breakaway attempts than the ones they scored on, and Barnum-Suttles did a good job of coming off her line to deflect a few shots away or take the ball away before the Vikings could get a shot off. “She has been oustanding,” coach Seume said. “She stepped in when her knee started bothering her in the second game, and she hasn’t looked back ... I think she has done phenomenal.” He’s shuffled his line-up a bit to make sure there is some speed on the back line. He had freshman Lydia Emerick and Claire Seume in the back throughout 4< <v t r 4 f « .A '*5 the ballgame to deal with the Vikings' speed up top. The loss dropped the Lions to 1-7 overall this season. Springport look a 5-0 conference win over the Lions last Thursday, April 23, and then the Lions were bested 3-0 at Barry County Chris tian Friday, April 25. “I feel like we've improved all year long,” Seume said. Springport beat the Lions 8-1 in the conference opener in early April. Even though last week’s loss was a shut out, he though his girls had a couple near misses that could have had the final score even closer than the five-goal dif ference it turned out to be. That was even with a bit of a short-handed line-up. “They’re playing hard. They’re doing a great job. They’re getting better and better,” coach Seume said. u. 4^ » se s f 1 I s r j; - LOK. ItflD* I, Maple Valley junior Claire Seume turns and waves to the crowd after scoring a goal on a free kick in the second half of her team's Big 8 Conference match against Bronson at Maple Valley High School Monday. I . i I , I « I »•* h 4^ « t a -r? IJ fjlR J z I p 9* J f •• i I 4 i I L I ’JP’ F >* * j 0 r * 4 ' 1 I *4 a * • iitZ': kZ I • li 1 I w i :f- i, d Ifi A i i I* I 4 < r 4 A*" if*' I \ * V i 4» •s I I c(S It i I I 1 - (f { »*» > t uS? I B * .iSti W t' •» w * Maple Valley senior Isabel Emerick pushes forward with the ball as Bronson’s Klensly Hernandez (20) and Amy Barajas Ruiz (4) give chase during the first half of their Big 8 Conference match at Maple Valley High School Monday. f* L M * J ♦ I r**' M2. 0 I >0 • >» I ■ * iss*-*’; 1 5 Photos by Brett Bremer J. I s 4. / t r 4: •Jf » . . • Hi* • a <l’i Lion ladies beat Bronson at Big 8 track tri Seniors have speedy day as LHS boys push Orioles Brett Bremer Sports Editor tf Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team got its fkst victory of the Big 8 Conference season at a three-team meet hosted by Reading Wednesday afternoon. The Lion ladies are now 1-3 in the conference after scoring a 59-48 win over Bronson while also falling 76-43 to the hosts from Reading. The Lion boys were bested in both of their duals to fall to 0-4 in the conference so far this spring. They were downed 85-38 by Bronson and 87-39 by the Reading boys. Maple Valley sophomore Audrey Burpee had two wins on the day to help her team earn a victory. She set her PR at 1 minute 5.58 seconds in the 400-meter dash to beat out her nearest competitor by over a second and she won by nearly five seconds in the 300-meter low hurdles with a time of56.63. She also added a runner-up mark of4 feet 6 inches in the high jump, a heigh matched by teammate Athena Morehouse who set her PR by clearing that height and placed fourth overall. The Lion ladies also had freshman No elle Clinkscales win the long jump with a mark of 12-7.25. Lion juniors Ariel Kenyon and Izabelle Soper teamed with sophomores Kenzie Soper and Leannah Johnson to win the 4x800-meter relay in 11:36.56. Izabelle Soper also had athird-place time of 1:01.91 in the 300 hurdles. Kenyon set her PR with a runner-up time of 3:20.25 in the 800-meter run. The Lion duo of Morehouse and Sienna Lowe placed 2-3 in the 100-meter dash and Lowe ran her fastest 200-meter dash of the season to place second in that race. The Lion sprinters also had a 2-3 finish in the boys’ 200-meter dash as senior Jer emiah Penny and freshman Gavin Swift finished in those spots, both setting a new PR. Penny hit the finish line in 24.95 and Swift in 25.27. Reading junior Brayden Wright was the only guy faster than them in the race. He clocked in at 23.75. Wright also won the 100-meter dash in 11.54 and helped his team to wins in the 4x 100-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay. Kelvin Nevins-Davis improved his PR in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles to 42.77 in a victory and he also placed third in the 110-meter high hurdles with a PR of 17.28. He added a winning jump of 5-4 in the high jump too. Swift pushed his PR in the long jump to 17-9 in a third place finish for the Lions. In the field, the Lions also got a PR from junior Tyrese Robinson-El in the shot put. His mark of36-0 earned him second place. The Maple Valley teams were back in action Friday and the Lion boys were 13th and the girls 14th at the Webberville Spartan Invitational. Burpee and Nevins-Davis had the top finishes for the Lion teams. Burpee was the runner-up in the 300-meter low hurdles with a new personal record time of 52.59. She also placed fourth in the high jump by clearing 4-8. Morehouse was eighth in the high jump at 4-6. Nevins-Davis had a runner-up leap of 6-0 in the boys’ high jump and he placed third in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 43.95 and fourth in the 1 lO-meter high hurdles in 43.95. The Lions also had the co-ed4x400-meter relay team of Morehouse, Nevins-Da vis, Burpee and Jeremiah Penny place fifth in 4:20.00 and the co-ed 4x800-meter relay team ofjunior Ben Mater, Kenyon, sophomore Quincy Page and Soper place sixth in 11:37.58. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Senior Riley Johnson ran his fast est 1600 of the season and senior Troy Acker ran his fastest 400 yet, but it wasn’t quite enough to get the Lakewood varsity boys’ track and field team its first conference win of the season Monday. Charlotte scored a 75-62 win over the Lakewood boys to drop the Vi kings to 0-6 in conference duals so far this spring. Johnson won the 1600-meter run with a season-best time of 4 minutes 56.08 seconds that is less than three seconds off his personal record time from the end of his junior season. Acker, a new varsity track and field athlete who made the move over from baseball this spring season, won the 400-meter dash in 53.14 seconds. That duo also teamed with sopho more Michael Goodemoot and senior Donny Wells to win the 4x400-meter relay in 3:47.45 at the end ofthe meet. Wells had another solid day for the Lakewood boys. He won the 100-meter dash in 11.98 seconds, the 200-meter dash in 23.64 and he was second to Acker in the 400-meter dash with a time of 53.31 - the first time all season anyone has beaten him in the 400. Acker was also the runner-up to Wells in the 200-meter dash with a PR of 24.38. Johnson added a runner-up time of2:18.05 in the 800-meter run, fin ishing behind Charlotte junior Nick ., > t J t 1 I ' tf I I I Hoogstra (2:11.14). Viking sophomore Kaden Rohrbacher was the 3200-meter winner with a time of 11:25.55. The Viking team also had freshman Skyler Oberlin win the pole vault by clearing 10-6 and tallied a sweep of the three scoring spots in the discus. Junior Gavin McGarry won the discus with a throw of 126-5, ahead of sophomore Clayton Goethals at 98-11 and junior Joseph Pruitt with a PR of 96-11. The Lakewood ladies are now 1 -5 in conference duals this season. They were bested 119-17 by the Charlotte girls. Freshman Heidi Carter was second in the 100-meter dash for Lake wood with a time of 14.31 and second in the 200-meter dash in 29.66. Char lotte senior Elina Byers took both of those races. Junior pole vaulter Taylor Carpen ter had the lone win for the Lakewood girls clearing the bar at 8-6. Viking senior Kara Fedewa was the runner-up in the shot put with a mark of 28-0. Charlotte sophomore Sunny Sparks won the shot put and led an Oriole sweep of the discus scoring. Baylee Moore was also a two-time individual event winner for Charlotte taking both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter low hurdles. Lakewood is set to go to the Stockbridge Invitational Friday and then will close out the season of CAAC White duals at Eaton Rapids Tuesday, May 6. I 1 / w p A:. I L* t isaa’F/ 1 - u* * > 'p < 1 r I fnr/'j’' b r • I Zl'f 4 > ' J , xOt T ■i i‘ I'r^'' ] '2 AA- qr/.’ 11. >’ ■ UjZV. • ■ ie r J J .1/ ' p-n.-P 'x.;. 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Springport took the day’s team victory with an overall score of 168 ahead of b I I I I I I <1 ft n 'SF^ * Wb i* ■ 1 f* 5 r I t I ( -I : ■ I « w iff I 6 Quincy 170, Stockbridge 190, Concord 192, Bronson 205, Union City 240 and a 2^: I I I i Maple Valley 275. Springport had two of the day’s top scorers. Junior Maximilian Argumedo was the individual champ with a score of 37. His sophomore teammate Brody 1 'GiU 1 r r w I *i:>5h;V:' * « I ft. I "B . fl • f*' .4* . ■ 4 B. < 1 Baum shot a 38. Stockbridge junior Wyatt Lose and Quincy junior Brayion Estlow both shot 38s to tie Baum for second. Springport also got a 44 from senior Rayna Salazar and a 49 fromjunior Stone 4 J 'I ■ W " S. J fla f -k< ■ •V n 11 1 - ’■Is. - ■'=? 'a. J a q J I r i = lrn y f -i f ■ y r'li b /< f J':!! 1. i! 'I.*. 'S t'l Overweg. ♦ ♦ \ I * a I Sports Editor Mexico, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Glitter Jars for Teens, 3:30 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Homestead Journey: Steps to a Self-Sufficient Life, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 - Community health workers, 10 a.m.; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Digital Literacy work shop, 2 p.m..; Writers’ Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is availabie by calling the library, 269-945-4263. I ■ I Brett Bremer SCHEDULE Thursday, May 1 - Movie Memories & Milestones watches the 1948 com edy “Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House," starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas, 5 p.m. Friday, May 2 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 - Foraging walk at the Bliss Riverfront Park Food Forest with Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 9 a.m. Monday, May 5 - Crafting Passions. 10 a.m.; Vibrant Birding Adventures: Capturing the Colors of Chiapas, Brett Bremer I *: I I I I I I- II t s •> �p I 1 I in** t J I i fl! ♦ 1 >, Fl A k Ht Pi« •.s h' t 4 ‘ r The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ tennis team is 1-2I in OK Gold Conference duals this spring after a 6-2 loss to visiting West Catholic on a blustery' day in Middleville Tuesday. TK varsity girls’ tennis coach Philip Sylvestre said he sees his young team making progress. There were close bouts throughout the line-up. The Trojans’ lone singles victory was a 6-3, 7-5 third singles win from junior Natileigh Merchant over Falcon freshman Elyse Foster. TK also picked up a point at fourth doubles where the team of Carli O^e and Ava Zellmer outscored the West Catholic V J *> Y III * >•« f Ji3’ / r '»* I. f V r A 1 Ki H •J, f r .1 * 1 • X «4 fl 9L 4 '■ / 5 freshman duo ofMia Palachecki and Ashley Kumer 6-4,7-6. The Falcons won in two quick sets at first doubles, but the other two doubles wins for West Catholic were pretty tightly contested. The West Catholic freshman duo ofAlana Ryan and Olivia Marti rallied for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over TK’s sophomore duo of Molly Alden and Cayla Brouwer at second doubles. At number three, the West Catholic team of freshman Ava Eitniear and junior Jolie Mondroski won in two close sets, 6-4, 7-6(5) over TK senior Natalie Culber and sophomore Chloe Yates. The TK ladies were set for another conference dual Wednesday, April 28, at Grand Rapids Union - marking the third one in three days. J rJ ■r '<i' 11 } w S ■ T ♦ • b "** ■Jfa. X P Hr . < ■ > bLw ■Uis ■/ s 4 ♦ b. -• 4 I ^4 I 1 • I t A. ^-’*1 r >1V k' ir*' 4 ■9 J : • ' J I t * Mi 'I 4^ X '4» » Another split in SAC Central play for DK baseball team I 1 Iff b Rlv ■ 9 i-b r Brett Bremer J 9 . .w I r 4 •• ! f J The Delton Kellogg varsity base ball team scored its third split of a Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division contest this spring against visiting Gobles Tuesday. The Panthers took the opener 10-6 and then the Tigers bounced back to win game two 15-9. The loss snapped a three-game win streak by the DK team, which won game two against Saugatuck last week and then knocked off Lawton 8-7 April 24. Delton Kellogg snapped a I-l tie in game on Tuesday with a run in the fourth, three in the fifth and then another run in the sixth. The Panthers were helped out by five Gobles errors. The Panthers also had ten hits int eh ballgame including a dou ble from Tucker Tack. He scored two runs in the ballgame. Dylan a I * tl i 4 * ne'e: >«nb *^4 J!TW d !« '. -A »•: J 4 > F *«» 11 9w« < f iW J la J « l<4dw* 3 I J & y k. 1 ’ 4 ' I i(M -1> I < < d I 9 S ue* » w e le 4^4* '•’x *4 ♦ A. . .• OWf ‘ '-’M w - J.'jiT XT - 'WiMH.-ii 5 Ii T » . V u. , *K •7 -A. k ^Mtanu. r » ♦ *** 'de *0 MU —l<Ah J » i » •> t b ;t t ( 4 4 . n : •7 Wxi I 9 * b It • I JStejS pusk Oioiss: •9 • z WWW '< th !.!•' Ml Fichtner, Gauge Stampfler and Owen Rogers had two hits apiece. Fichtner scored four runs in the lead-off spot going 2-for-2 with a walks and three RBIs. Keegan Hill, Elliot Rogers and Mitchell Swift had one hit each for Delton Kellogg. Swift drove in two runs and Rogers and Hill had one RBI each. Rogers was the winning pitcher. He allowed five runs on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six. Stampfler closed things out in the seventh, allowing one run. In game two, Gobles put up six runs in the third inning and seven in the fourth to wipe out what had been an 8-2 Delton lead after two innings. The Panthers made ten errors and the Tigers had ten hits. Of the 15 Tiger runs, only four were earned. Delton Kellogg had seven hits in the loss. Stampfler was 2-for-2 Sports Editor b. > '0 . fZ 4 * t« e' X \ *. ■ '• W. • V: I >5 W*! <>• A ..¥VL-''- A -A« A t < < » A k I Thomapple Kellogg junior Jordan Pranger fires a forehand back at her second singles opponent from West Catholic during their team's OK Gold Conference dual in Middleville Tuesday afternoon, Ptwrto by Bretl Bremer edged in the end in a super tiebreaker. Alden and Brouwer at number two doubles fell in two close sets including a tiebreaker at the end ofthe first set that the Bulldog team pulled out 13-11 before finishing ±e match with a 6-4 win in the second set. J « p nr t » 4 Gobles takes a pair with a few big Innings at Delton Kellogg wi± a triOpIe, a walk, a RBI and two runs scored. Swift tripled and drove in one run. Tack, Rogers and Fichtner had one hit apiece. Delton Kellogg was the one coming from behind last week. Lawton built a 7-3 lead through four innings in Delton. The Pan thers chipped away at that with three runs in the bottom of the fifth and then scored once in the bottom ofthe seventh to tie things up at 7-7. The Panthers finally scored the walk-olf win in the bottom of the ninth as Swift walked with one out, stole second, went to third on an error and eventually scored on a passed ball. Swift scored three runs in the ballgame. He was one of seven DK guys with one hit. The Delton Kellogg guys are back at it in the SAC Central Tuesday, May 6, at Black River for two ball games. They go to Watervliet for a couple contests Thursday, May 8. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Gobles broke things open with 13 runs in the top of the sixth inning of game one and went on to a sweep of its Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division dou bleheader in Delton Tuesday. The Tigers bested the Panthers 25-9 in the opener with that big late outburst and then won game two 16-0 in three innings. Gobles pitcher Daisy Jackson tossed a short no-hitter in game two walking two and striking out five. She also had a home run and a triple in the second inning of game two in which the Tigers scored 15 runs. She finished the game with three runs scored and four RBIs and also walked once. Delton Kellogg did have eight hits in the opener including a home run from Olivia Post. She was 2-for-3 with a run and three RBIs. Paige Davis doubled and drove in two runs. The DK girls are scheduled to visit South Haven this afternoon, May 1. 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Alden and Brouwer took a 7-5,6-3 win over the Wayland team ofTeagan Robinson and Hayden Keena at number two, and TK took three singles victories. Trojan senior first singles player Isabelle Schilthroat outscored Wayland’s Lauren Bultsma 6-4, 6-1. At second singles, TK’s Jordan Pranger beat Wayland junior Emily Gmness 6-4,6-2. Merchant and Wayland junior Charlotte Markowski split sets at third singles before Markowski retired from the match. TK wasn’t far from pulling out a win. Emilia Sandborn split sets with Way land’s Br> nna Cain at fourth singles before Cain pulled out a 6-2 win in set number three to pick up a point. The first doubles match between Wayland seniors Katie Harter and Nikol Yanakieva and TK’s team of senior Elise DeBoer and the junior Zellmer and the fourth doubles match between Wayland’s Hannah Bogeman and Isabella Bogeman and the TK team of Ogle and Jordan Price both ended in 7-5, 6-4 Wayland wins. Last Thursday, the TK ladies were bested 7-1 in a non-conference dual by visiting Grandville. Merchant got TK’s lone win with a 6-2,6-1 victory over Grandville freshman Alexis Dorazio at number three singles. Again, there were a few really close doubles matches. DeBoer and senior Jalyn Grimes at first doubles were Sports Editor 13 .X » Brett Bremer 41 Thursday, May 1, 2025 TK ladies picking up wins here and there in the OK Gold % k THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I ♦ ’• <6 ___ r.r ' ''-2 % xV <1 J; .4 KJ - ♦ ♦ ll ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ / I I »• J �•l • •y, •e ♦! Thursday, May 1, 2025 14 THE HASTINGS BANNER .<s www.HastingsBanner.com 4 ! <1 4V * C’i .1* > f ••J A yi -c -•r* A s J .f b * —b*- 1 a i =jri J * / , < - I > i; f ** A / \l , I I i ■k I frI f • / ♦ I'-' bT ► 4 4 ■ J « s- 'i >1 ^•4 i:s \s .* f % I H I 4 4 9 I k. 4 ♦A* ’I, I iVir Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf team members Jason Marshall. Grady Matteson, coach Nick Haas. Jacob Smoczynski and Carter Brtckley celebrate their Blue Division championship Saturday at the Lawton Blue Devil Invitational. Photo provided 4.^ b1* J \v < ? f LX* 1 *' B ► \ T .*1 I 3k- Panthers win Blue Division title at Blue Devil Invitational }/iew Newspaper Group is seeking a lull-time graphic artist tor our Greenville location. — MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS — Brett Bremer Sports Editor This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics. Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! day, April 24. They were back in action Saturday,April 26, placing fourth overall at the 13-team Lawton Blue Devil Invita tional and finishing as the tournament’s Blue Division champions with an overall score of337 even with only four players. Matteson was the day's individual champion with a one-under-71. He fired an eagle on the 441-yard, par-5 number 9 to close out his round. He was even through ten holes and had three other birdies on the day. “He played very solid all day, grinding out putts,” DK/Martin head coach Nick Haas said, adding that Matteson also had “a near eagle make fromjustoffthe green on a par 4 where he was short-sided and had to hit over a bunker. Brickley finished a tournament in the 70s for the first time, scoring a 77. “He played solid all day, playing smart from the tee and hitting greens. Although he wasn’t getting putts to fall, he kept a great attitude which allowedhim to finish strong,” coach Haas said. Brickley was third overall at the tour nament and second in the Blue Division. DK/Martinalsogota9I from Marshall and a 98 from junior Gabe Smoczynski. Junior Tyler Howland and freshman Jason Marshall shot their way to top ten finishes and the Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf team placed fourth a the Southwestern Athletic Conference jamboree at Milham Park Golf Course in Kalamazoo Friday. Kalamazoo Christian took the day’s victory with an overall score of 160 ahead ofHackett Catholic Prep 165, Schoolcraft 170, Delton Kellogg 179, Constantine 184, Parchment 209 and Lawton 216. Howland led the Delton Kellogg/ Martin team with a 41. Marshall shot a 42. Sophomore Grady Matteson scored a 45 for the Panthers and junior Carter Brickley scored a 51. Kalamazoo Christian senior Isaac Riggs was the day’s individual champion with a 37. Christian senior Ian Tuin and Hackett senior Chris Ogrin both scored 39s. Schoolcraft senior Lucas Wheeler scored a 40 to lead his team. That was the second competition in a three-day span for the DK/Martin boys who were 12th at Gull Lake’s Tom Collins Memorial tournament Thurs- Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Newspaper composition/layout We love what we do and we know you will too! Are you the person we need? 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PAGE 13 ^SBe^^;Ue^ ^^3 A THE HASTINGS I II I , J ov DEVOTED TO BANNER k I PAGE 10 ** '*. PAGE 2 *1. • nriE VOL. 170, NO. 54 u. k F® “ BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, May 8, 2025 v/ww. HastingsBanner.com I THE INTERESTS OF Bl Voters decide on area ballot initiatives I j i I j i Banner Staff j This week marked the passage of another special Election Day. Throughout the area, voters were tasked with deciding on bond issues. millages and even a special trustee election. Despite gloomy skies on Tuesday, the special election saw packed poll ing locations throughout the county . Here is a roundup of how each bal lot initiative fared on Tuesday. rr ★★★★ nTT VOTER ENTRANCE ifiU- ★ ★ ★ ★ # I I Lakewood Public Schools: _ i « Voters defeat third consecutive t t LPS bond request The third time was not a charm for Lakewood Public Schools, with voters in parts of four counties defeating ^.1 I 1 r Polls were packed on Tuesday despite the rain. I . n a nearly $30.2 million bond proposal to fund various improvements and upgrades at district facilities in a spe cial election May 6. District voters in parts of Barry, Eaton, Ionia and Kent counties voted 1,899 to 1,439 on Tuesday in defeating the funding request, which would have allowed LPS to borrow $29,950,000 and issue bonds, with the remaining funds coming from the investment of the bond proceeds. According to district officials, the proposal would have funded a vari ety of upgrades at the LPS’ three primary school buildings, including renovations or reconfiguration of main entrances, replacing boilers and other HVAC improvements, reconfiguration of classroom space, roof upgrades or replacements, a new playground for third- through fifth-graders at the middle school. and a new track and fencing, as well as replacement of the tennis courts at Lakew I High School. The proposal also called for the closure of the former, century-old Woodland Elementary School, which currently serves as the home of the Lakew 1 Early Childhood Center. Closure of the school would have, in turn, led to a shift of students and grade levels at LPS* three remaining school buildings. The May 6 special election was the third bond request voted on by LPS voters in less than three years. Area See VOTERS on 4 I I fflMBildEfes 133H 1 1 i 1 4I r MOwaw’-p’SF’ 1 Wilf ww wfid won kxirtv? qiitmkxbi x i mraaor 75 rb fL'nn 4 * .• I FI I Jinnai Ml > ifc^i3dr r»» noteiH 45^** « i iT * ! i > I f f. I I k . : r>.', H , b h 1 I Hl ' > jnH r (I J r • bm/’ Lj L, > r I • ^11 I jAouH J I Mid t 9dJ | ’'jidnalob? wdii’l I * I A 1 t. •- * f ! luiibiJW tij yjim/mH I f L 3 L ; r. I 'H..;nT9in .'Aiamnlfi nj or bseiJ If A < sd) tI fl’dnR’<»ri3K 90311X9 «b ■M I ’■r’nf-' ’ toMULWlini i -’Klf i wimiH jB n i I •' / S , : A■ ' noaniiv/l ifinriMi iWAbO . * 1 •« « 4 r >• 1 ■A A* brnBi J < 1 jKini:),iob O TTMfl •J- Mnti 9|bitl •iwwftL? ILili orbmetMb od Ur,If eqidnatoriaa inft atfT 4 * noooH 2HH Mfr mbaoovaoD Kit K M *, r «K^-1 MiVUs^gaMP ! I thMbri Mid la bue .' 7 s 9 V 'iii— a i'iy I tKt .w J >■ > <1 s.-b J I . •J a K I I < t. < 4 aJ A ' * The Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation will be offering a new scholarship to Hastings High School graduates attending the University of Michigan this year after receiving a $1.5-million donation from the estate of the late Professor Bruce Fisher. Pictured here are (from left) HEEF lifetime board member Carl Schoessel, HEEF Treasurer Kathy Sheldon, Judge James Fisher, and HEEF President Amanda Currier Photo by Molly Macleod “Professor Fisher's gifts are the largest ever received by the organization, and they will greatly enhance the ability of HEEF to further their goal of providing education opportunities to future Hastings High School graduates,” said HEEF presidem and Highpoint Community Bank Senior Vice President and CFO Amanda Currier. The Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation was established in 1985 to help fund enrichment activities in and out side of the classroom, as well as handle scholarship funds for Hastings graduates. The new Bruce Fisher scholarship is unique from other scholarships in that it is renewable. HHS graduates awarded with the scholarship can apply for the same scholarship for each year of college. After graduating from HHS in 1961, Professor Fisher graduated from the University of Michigan in 1965 with a degree in business administration and from the University of Michigan Law School in 1968. Fisher taught business law at the University of Tennessee for over 40 years, and in 1974, he See SCHOLARSHIP on 4 H See WRITER on 3 j-L ■ FT L ’I • "i* sJ l^l. 1. 4 14 ) J II II tr L I J : f 1 'A ’ L !| i > F 4 •ri 'i«a View Newspaper Group is pleased to announce the hiring of Karen Turko-Ebright as a full-time staff writer. Karen TurkoEbright has Ebright been coverini news in Barry County since 2019 as a freelance writer. Her new role will expand her beat, adding Caledonia, Middleville and the Yankee Springs area to her current territory, which already includes Barry Township, Orangeville, and the Gun Lake area. “I have worked with talented editors and am excited to add current Editor Molly Macleod to the list,” Ebright said. “She is welcoming to me. I am grateful to be a part of the team at the View Newspaper Group.” Previously, Ebright reported for MLive as a full-time news reporter in Kent and Allegan counties for two years, covering communities in West Michigan for the Advance weeklies. “Tm thrilled to have Karen expand her role on our team,” said Macleod. “Her experience, tenacity and sense for news will be an asset to the communities she reports on. Her journalism background includes television and radio broadcast news reporting, plus some news production. Ebright graduated from Grand Valley State University in 1991, earning a bachelor of science in communication with an 4 Graduates of Hastings High School now have another resource for scholarship funds after the Hastines Educational Enrichment Foundation received its largest gift in the history of the organization last week. A $l.5-million donation to HEEF last week will eslablish the Bruce Fisher Trust to fund scholarships for HHS raduates. $1 million from that chunk will be used to establish the Professor Bruce Fisher Scholarship Fund for HHS students attending the University of Michigan, his alma mater. The remainder of the gift will be used to enlarge the existing scholarship fund in the name of Fisher’s moth er, Beatrice Fisher Wollin. Fisher, a 1961 gradu ate of HHS, passed away in November 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Fisher’s brother, retired Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher, presented the award to HEEF last week. The first scholarships will be awarded at the HHS Honors Convocation scheduled for May 21. A reception to cele brate Fisher’s life and his gifts will be held at Jhe Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro banquet room from 4:30 to 6 p.m.. ahead of the honors convoca tion. The celebration is open to the public. . .4 . 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VI I a •12^u 4 A L Group M 11-^ SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 > a' ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 227 E State Street Hastings h/M 49058 * k k 11092* Loaio*^^ f ‘i 4 1 lA*— **•»* ^r- I �<1» » Iw 2 Thursday, May 8, 2025 > the HASTINGS BANNER 1 - LO council whittles field for deputy manager to four I •» f WWW HastingsBanner com J* >Z «A A > ♦ 5 1a 4- • •<• «• .X ••• f. I i / Rich tradition of Senior Tea continues i <> 5 11 «« i I I r «• i f as seniors head toward graduation .JI J i iK I 4 ,1% Afi to « . f 1 I I R I * V % 1 3^ V '^r I i ? 1 4^ <» r X »-*■ ft I * r !. A'" 4- fl ic* .. V f 27 r - J. X V f i 1^ ■ X f I £ 4 ■ f T p» » » » IA . J . p h /< I 4 J V 4 -r ,. •’S • I 1* * Four finalists will interview for the Lake Odessa deputy manager job later this month. The village has been without a full-time manager since December 2023 File photo e f IS 4 V < z .1 d .7 t' If Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer ty) village manager in Lake Odessa? ‘That strikes me as extremely odd.” Trustee Terri Cappon added, “He’s way overqualified and will be bored.” After talking with Willison, Guetschow said his interest in the deputy manager’ s post poses an “interesting situation.” “He wants to relocate,” Guetschow said. “There’s a personal reason he wants to be here in Michigan. “(But) he hasn’t found a municipality who’s willing to take a chance on him.” According to news reports, Willison interviewed for the village manager’s post for the Village of Pentwater last fall. “There’s a lot to like about him,” Guetschow said. “I think it’s worth a chat with him.” In creating the deputy manager’s posi tion, village officials hope to find their next permanent, full-time manager. After ending its most recent hiring search for a new manager in December 2024, Guetschow suggested creating the position as a way to increase the potential number of applicants for the manager’s position. The plan would be for the new deputy manager to serve under Guetschow’s mentorship for up to a year, with the council then promot ing the individual to manager. The village has been without a full-time manager since December 2023, That’s when counci I members agreed to a separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Ben Geieer Geiger less less than than seven seven mnnthc months after And, then there were four. The Lake Odessa Village Council whittled down the field competing for a new deputy’s manager position from 14 appl icants to a quartet ofcandidates during a special meeting Monday, May 5. Interim Village Manager Gregg Guet schow originally reported 11 candidates beat the April 18 application deadline, though that number grew prior to Mon day’s special meeting, “Two failed to supply all the information required ofapplicants, even after I reached out to them,” Guetschow said, “Two more applied after the deadline and there was insufficient time to solicit the additional information required. “The remaining 10 were considered (Monday night),” he added. Council members reviewed the remain ing applicants Monday, including one who requested confidentiality, with the council going into a closed, executive session to discuss that candidate’s application. The foursome of candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process included one applicant, Jacob Hanson, ' who is currently a member ofthe village’s Department of Public Works, and Drew Willison, the chief of staff for former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-N V, as well as William Joseph of Brighton and Grand Rapids resident William Christy. According to Guetschow, each of the his accepting the job in May of that year. candidates will meet wi± village depart They thought they had filled the position ment heads before formal interviews with in July 2024, when council members were the council starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, set to approve a negotiated contract with May 31. Jacob VanBoxel, the director of planning Willison nearly didn’t make the cut, until and neighborhood services in Coldwater Guetschow informed council members of at the time. But, they failed to approve the a phone call he had with applicant, as they agreement by a 3-2 vote against, with two considered the former chief of staff who is members absent. now a managing partner at a law firm in More recently, the council ended its hir Maryland to be overqualified, ing search without making an offer to either “My question is why?” said Trustee Roy of the two finalists who were interviewed Halfinann. “Why is someone with several twice and, instead, reaching a consensus to high-level experiences applying for (depurestart the hiring process once again. t ‘ T'&’i Sophia Baker, an environmental engineer, speaks to Hastings High School fr a senior girls during the annual Senior Tea last Thursday. Photos courlesv of f to ■:: !(<«’ Hastings Area Schools Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer t r * maker Pridgeon & Clay and Hastings resident Sophia Baker, who works in For decades, the Senior Tea has environmental engineering for Fleis & served as a rite of passage for Hastings VandenBrink. High School senior girls preparing to Both speakers encouraged the girls move on to the next phase oftheir lives. in attendance to follow their passion, It’s also an immovable event that has regardless of whether that path might only been called off due to two world be considered a traditional one for wars and a global health pandemic. women. Last Thursday, the Hastings chapter Baker spoke on the concept of “ im of the General Federation of Women’s poster syndrome, ” where a person does Clubs once again held its annual Senior not believe that the success they ’ ve Tea for senior girls and their mothers, achieved in their field is deserved or serving up a spread of delicious food to was legitimately achieved. She told the provide a couple ofhours of fellowship girls to fight the urge to have imposter while imparting some wisdom. syndrome and to always have their Valerie Foster-Moles, Vice President goals firmly within sight. of the Hastings Women’s Club and an “I didn’t know what success meant to organizer for the event, explained that me (when 1 started in the workforce),” the club started in the late 1800s, and, Baker told the girls. “I thought I had members believe that tea became a to be a manager. 1 just thought that’s tradition back in the 1920s. what you worked toward and I didn’t In fact, continuing the event’s rich have a good vision of what I wanted history is one thing that drives the ,. to do. I didn’t know my values and my, II women in the club. boundaries so I was working a lot of “We like being part of history and weekends and extra hours because I felt continuing something we’ve always the pressure that I had to prove myself.” done,” Foster-Moles said. “It’s im The theme of women in engineering portant the girls feel connected to their mothers, who have done this, was fitting as the club’s $2,000 schol arship was presented to Hastings High and their grandparents, who have also done this.” School senior Lilyah Solmes, who will For the Senior Tea, the women’s be attending BYU next year to pursue club welcomed two speakers, centered a degree in mechanical engineering. around the theme of women who con The Hastings Women’s Club, which tinue to break the glass ceiling in what is 38 members strong, meets monthly might be considered non-traditional throughout the year, except for the industries for them. summer. They bring in speakers for The two speakers were women who their monthly meetings and also collab worked in the engineering field, which orate with other groups throughout the is often male-dominated. They includ greater Barry County area to address ed Danielle Schneider of auto parts various issues and causes. veij^. .g. •■ 'jit jIIbU i' > I •< ^4 1 • I W“ i 1 I I . .JI r r J I /J w .i I r I I I f r • J 1 > t« 1 < r I ■ k I ► 5^ I '■^ ■ _L^, F" I f _y 9 :• .:iJi It i' I I I I I ♦ >* I I I DtvXlSA :r r <1 III / I I 'J 4 e 1 X ♦ nw Bl I I » > 1 J .Bl I 4^" a 71 i'm4 r ti .A. r I I I IS I Ii ^3 & I;’ ff'' * I ) 1I I I ^9 X! »• ' I ■rr- I _ J I 7 ;• k x< to 9^ 4r kb! c ) yi h% t * I i ib >.WHt * I 1 3^ I *• 9 * 1 □ K. 1 .r •J* ■ f- • K A 1 / r 4^' i. -tto'-aL J* •* * f . Ra DID YOU SEE? NLjWto . ? ri siieidi; j>i w A $ I I ’T* w * • i. 4 <9 Sf < ! r * L* < r* 1. «v '* f I I •"F 2^ r x' »■ rJE > V •• e 1 tl* > « 1 S'J * f 9 •^ r k-'. ^- •.* ■ Bl r t I '> f * I »** <* ♦’ • l*>." t I ^4 *> •A’ •tv I .1 HASTINGS ROTARY HONORS INTERACT SENIORS s * <X ^ir: s 'Q, I 9 2^« 7 r* x‘i 1 Hastirigs High School Interact Club seniors were honored at this week's Hastings Rotary Club meeting. HHS Principal Teresa Heide honored the students for their service and leadership throughout their years in the club. Pictured at Monday’s Rotary meeting are (from left) Brad Johnson (hold ing a photo of his son, Micah), Issac Solmes, Lilyah Solmes, Brian Tack, Victoria Tack, Amy Tack, Jill Hewitt, Rachael Hewitt, Mark Hewitt, Donald (DJ) Kuck, Stacy Merium and Brian Merium. Courtesy photo 4. k I i .’"rii ;• i; 9 ;v‘ »- ■" Itoi !■. I I A * • •> JlBtl I A I § '* Jb > 9 n r 1 >■ *“ 1 I 4, 1 9 K t-*— .I ' “• V w 1 » I 1 pA* > 4 . I < I T. 5. 4 f 7 I f ' 9' t-. 13 * « v ■jU- ! I W. l||i i I W'ifie 1. I \ I *♦ I i J < < 9 s j-s r F"-W^ k * r- 9 r -i J. I Hastings High School senior Lilyah Solmes (right) is presented with a $2,000 scholarship from the Hastings Women’s Club during last week’s Senior Tea. Club Vice President Valerie Foster-Moles is pictured on the left. I « 1 4 ’ii *. V > ♦ < u**'^t 14 k* I* V "^r. « 1 * X- * "• -r. 1 ws ir*-^ Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com 1 ;« *4 1 I •St I s 4. * 1 V $ k > * THE HASTINGS BANNER (USPS #71830) 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 www.hastingsbanner.com CONTACT US ADVERTISING EDITORIAL All advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the mmacleod@mihomepaper.com conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising OELIVERY QUESTIONS contract, copies of which are available from the Ad Dept., circulation@hastingsbanner.com 1351 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9554). 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' I «j«fe ■■r ■h • ‘ A $490,000 improvement project forthc count) 's former Friend ofthe Court build ing was put on hold this w eek after Barr)' Count) commissioners asked for more information on the building’s future use. Commissioners were asked to consider the project as a recommendation for the full count) board at Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting. The proposed improvements consid ered on Tuesday would help bring the agir^ vacant building up to code. Once the home of Barry Count) 's Friend of the Court, the building has sat empc> foryears. Barry County Facilities Director Jeff Hall, along with County Administrator Eric Zuzga, walked commissioners through the proposed improvements on Tuesday. ‘'This project is something that we've been ask^lo look at since I w as hired—ac tually, I know it was something on (former county administrator) Michael’s (Brown) list lo do before I was hired," said Zuzga. We don't have a defined plan at this point. .. None of the resources that are being talked about for this facility would be used to suf^xxt any employee activi- .flStlU i A 1 ------- - «>«r'» I I I 4 I i v it T 4 9 LK9 45 4 -M * * * * ’ -2£B IJ ■ ■ri > *« .V’ •k «• - W ’ Ml ‘ .7 r WV 7.'5 >,4 I ,a» il I fe « * A fji K II. Mh'. V o. rw * .? ■ «' w s.. 1 4\s. •> ■» 'C- 's I 1 ' 4." I-A F> >•?? - 4 '. tics. We're talking (the) Building Rehab (fund), ooe-tin>e ARPA interest and some insurance proceeds from the water leaks. The projxKcd improvements include: • W^Io truction on the second floor. $12,900; • Carpet replacement $44,230: • Paint S34.790; • Repairing water damage. $23,000; • Weststa^’ayA*alE-fireratin2,S12,500; • Lobby renovation, $6,500; • Haixlrail replacement $18^00; • Replace drinking fountain, $5,500; • Generator addition. $80,000; • HVAC chase from roof to basement $36,100; • Access control, $22,000; • Construction manager fees. $96,8(X); • Contingencies, $74J*(X); and • Design fees, $45.5(X). Zuzga said some of the fees budgeted in the proposal are flexible, irKluding the construction manager fee and contingen cies. With the exceptions of a proposed generator and new access controls for each entrance, however, most items on the list are needed to bring the building up to code. Funds for the improvements would come from interest earned from ARPA funding, insurance proceeds and the coun- Molly Macleod Editor •A e * I » r/ cr s, 'f ‘ - TX 1 A K. I »>< '‘iftk. ICSiL. ■ e,. * t •& ’Lt K I* A v> I L in.; tr:- s "M .^4 a / r <« h:,. * a*. i J 1 < ,-U.5 u; « Md J t ilJii A'5." it □ I > H- * * J ? I •'■X ! “ J .r Li Wife ’44 'kit'it * 5 / £ felf > -a « r » ■^<1 ** '5 Pt I A>—* < < 1, *»• I »« i * * I I v- * % * J '<H < It*-a *- r i « •> w « « ■ ■ 4 * • V I A. 4* 4 * • ’ •4- 9 J. f-.- 4a* £* btu A* • *** < AS • 4«««k • fi Sv. ■« • I » <I***T ' S J < •a^CIRa ^laafl " t *’•7’ J A I -A »i, ;j >ifJi ititej I i I r The Farmers Loop Sled Dog Races in Vermontville enjoyed a record number of entries during this year's event. Organizers are already looking to next year. Courtesy photo . k’\r T'; '■.A ,, . Dennis Mansfield . * ab '0. K/r 1 .A»**‘*I il I r 9 t s I IM I sTT * a*-*’ ■k’ ■I»» 9^ - a M.I mrr >tn\ ff? ' 1 ’T*' 7? ) ■: 1 « bl* ' p -y ‘ a , mi U I Utt i ... hili; tab I Ch’ booh fiW*^ f A fl tr. I 'i '1*A I Staff Writer Aller a very successful second annual event, organizers of the Farmers Loop Sled Dog Races in Vermontville are already looking forward lo 2026. According lo organizers, the event drew more than 70 competilors entering 100 race categories in its first year in 2024. That number grew to 267 entries by competitors from four countries - the United Stales, Mexico, Canada and Ger many - in the second annual edition of the races held Saturday and Sunday, Apri I 12-13, at the Norton family’s property on Brown Road in Vermontville. “It was a great weekend," said Jessica Norton, the event’s co-chairperson. “A record number of entries. We were ecstatic. The races again included dogs pulling a variety ofwheeled sleds - from six-dog rigs, one- and two-dog mountain bike teams, to one-dog scooters - over 2.7 miles of trails, as well as event one race where racers run alongside their dogs. There w as even a junior class for racers 16 and under, as well as a “puppy" and senior fun run. «» Il went off well overall," Norton said. “I couldn't ask for a better weekend," Mother Nature was almost too kind during the weekend of racing, according to Norton. Weather conditions for April *» 1 I *•' J4« j. £ e W' I Rn ■ 1 % 1 3 I t I I d i iTSr—* ! i L& . Jb k . . R 1 > I) ' rH 2 .*1 *>30^ ’ r- 4 Fl i. JI 'I \Tv< ■ sflint! ; 4^ 4 iS 1 *•• I 3 K.l 4 I 1^ I 1 , mi I I R L A I Min. 11 J » II "F*' < ilU u < '.’y "“44 f 1 |r 1'I1 ' * ' ’ k Ik * V I p i ;aT*‘ X .'1 /:3>' ■V < r r. r ■ t ✓ J id 19 • i / J r ri>r xa I A I*- ' *'*• > ■ s .1 a i '".•h >1 J i-JB * 4 t * < ■ ■vz Tf y' '■ z r J!' r 4 y i *> WRITER Continued from Page 1 u 1 ( I" b [ I 1 iii i “I ! ) emphasis in journalism and film and video. Ebright w orked several television newsnwm internships in West Michigan and losing before she was hired as a television news reporter al WBKB in Alpena for two years. She then landed a job at the WOTV 41 News bureau in Battle Creek. “I sat on the assignment desk for approximately two months until I picked up a camera and started shmting video and reporting news stories for WOTV 41, covering stories in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo," Ebright said. After the TV station downsized and ceased operations, Ebright continued her writing career, reporting remote print freelance assignments for various com munity news outlets, including an online travel company, while she and her hus band raised their two daughters in West Michigan. I am grateful to continue working in the news industry’ writing stories that make a difference in local towns, Ebright said. She likes small towns. After all, she grew up in Washington Township when fields, trees and dirt roads were her landscape while running long stretches. Ebright said that makes her sound like a marathon runner, but that’s not the case. «* Ur - z will begin planning for the third annual Farmers Loop Sled Dog Races later this summer and fall. Norton added, however, she’s not expecting to have to make a lot of changes to the current format. Not really," she said. “We had a lot of positive feedback. Now, it's to see if we can elevate it even more. Norton also gave credit for the success ofthe races to One volunteers who assi sled with the event, as well as the support from community members. Thanks to the community," she said. If it wasn’t from the community, we wouldn't be able lo pull this off. I can’t thank them enough." Complete race results, as well as photos of the event, may be found on Facebook by searching “Farmers Loop Sled Dog Races. h« ♦♦ r& k / - Ml# 12 were sunn\ and warm, which creat ed some concern about dogs possibh overheating. The weather cooled a bit to the mid40s for April 13, including a light rain. Though, the rain created a different challenge for racers, causing the course to become slick and leading a couple of competilors to fall off their sleds. “That’s not uncommon," Norton said. “They just pop up and off they go. She added that one reason for the growth in the event is that the Farmers Loop Sled Dog Races are now sanctioned by the International Sleddog Racing Association and one of 10 such events where points are awarded to competitors, potentially helping those racers qualify for Team USA and the World Champi onships in Minocqua, Wis., in October. And, while taking a break following this year's event, Norton said she and co-chairperson Samantha ■ Wawiemia e Wo £ Dave Jackson. “This is, as you said, getting the building up to code. But I think it w ould be helpful for mvself and mavbe for other commissioners to put eyeballs on exactly what we're talking about here before we move forward with this," Jackson said. No action was taken on Tuesdav. Hall and Zuzga will report back lo commis sioners in the coming weeks. -V V 4* * ty’s Building Rehabilitation fund. Commissioners w ere w ary of approv ing the spending before know ing w hat the building would be used for. “We ha\ e a lol of things lo consider go ing forw ard, but I agree that this building, w e need to start the process, regardless of w hat happens w iih it w e have to start the process. I wouldn't mind taking a look at these line items," saidCountv Board Chair r •a » a.r* A nearly half-rr’-!!ion-dollar improvement project for the county’s former Friend of the Court building was put on hold this week after commissioners asked for more information on the building's future use Photo by Molly Macleod it* w. « 1 < 'A W-i I $ 4 I r 6* Al I i 1 } t <« s Hi v4 >At Local sled dog event continues to grow S' •' I t v. MOR M-* ‘ u?< L.. 3 Thursday, May 8, 2025 w *• 'O. STTCS bannbi Commissioners pump brakes on maintenance for former Friend of Court building * I t I r T-£ ha www.HastingsBannercom I k ■ f X ^5/ / •I 4 ♦ She's only run half-marathons, includ ing the River Bank Run a handful of times, the Holland Tulip Time race, plus numerous I OK races. Those hometown runs continued but extended to the northern part of Michigan to the small town of Suttons Bay, where her husband, Dan, grew up and went to school. They have been married for 32 years and live in West Michigan. Together, they have two daughters. Madison recently graduated from Grand Valley Stale University and Bella will graduate this month from City HighZMiddle School in Grand Rapids. In her fiee lime, Ebright enjoys spend ing time with her family and running and hiking trails with her Australian Shepherd, Milo. ABOUT VIEW NEWSPAPER GROUP Founded in 2003, View Newspaper Group is a locally-owned, locally-con nected communit) newspaper group covering 14 Michigan counties. As Michigan’s largesl independently-owned newspaper group, the company pub lishes 22 newspapers with print editions reaching more than 352,000 households each week, plus an additional 500,000 monthly online readers. For more information, visit mihomepaper.com or contact View Newspaper Group Brand Manager Emily Caswell al ecaswell@ mihomepaper.com. Financial FOCUS i 1 k ■ Provided by the Harry County offices of pAbvard Jones Kevin Beck. AAMS™ CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St.. Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SlPC T I ladison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945'3553 vv Financial moves for a growing family if you're adding a child to your family, it's an exciting lime, and you have much to anticipate. Of course, this new addition will bring many changes in your life, so you’ll want to be prepared — especially in terms of your finances. What financial moves should you make as you welcome your new child? Here are a few to consider: • Estimate expenses — and create a new' budget. You will likely have several new expenses associated with a new child. ranging from relatively minor purchases — car seat, stroller, crib, etc. to potentially much larger costs, such as a vehicle with more space or even a new home. You'll need to estimate what you can afford for these initial expenses and then work in to your budget the everyday additional costs — food. clothing, uncovered medical expenses and so on. • Look at options lo support taking time off work. Depending on where you live and where you work, you might have some sources of support if you lake time off from work after the arrival of your child. These options may include paid time off such as sick leave and vacation time — paid family leave, short-term disability insurance. and some benefits from the Family Medical and Leave Act. • Determine how child care will be provided. Child care can be expensive and, in some areas, hard to find. Well before the arrival of your child, start looking for child care, so you can explore your options and start factoring in the costs to your cash flow and monthly budget. During your search, look al offerings from local centers. community religious institutions and nonprofit organizations. some of which may offer low-cost child care programs. • Contribute to your emergency fund. It's generally a good idea to keep up to six months* worth of living expenses in a liquid, low-risk account to pay for and unexpected costs with a growing family, these costs may well increase as your child grows older. • Look at your tax situation. You may want to consult with a tax professional to determine whether you qualify for credits or deductions, such as the dependent care credit, the federal child tax credit, and adoptionrelated credits (if you adopted a child). Also, you may want to update your Form W-4 to add a dependent — a move that may lower your tax withholding and increase your lake-home pay. • Start your education planning. It's never loo soon to think about paying for costs associated with your child’s education. You might want to consider a 529 education savings plan, which offers tax benefits and can be used for college and many programs. vocational as well as some K-i2 costs. A financial advisor can help you explore all available education savings options. Check your insurance. You'll need to add your child to your existing health insurance, but if you don't have insurance, sec whether you qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or look for a marketplace plan at healthcare.gov. You might also need to purchase additional life insurance coverage. And with a growing family to support, you might want to add disability coverage lo protect your income against short- or long term disabilities. Bringing a new child into your life is certainly a joyous occasion — and by being financially prepared, you can make the whole expenence even more enjoyable. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �I { 4 Thursday, Moy 8, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 t 4 « « * > a is*-’ ” • r. ^5t I r 1 ■^4 4 r > 4 Y. 4e * I i iw- /T/j 4 « ' 1 4b • • 1 9^ 1 ■V / - - -JI • ** - I rc_ L ^'^STINGS 3 I X I r' -e > t A '3 1 The Hastings Police Department is set to receive another sponsored recruit as early as next month. The program has helped recruiting within the department. File photo by Hunter McLaren iU r* I) '7 4 . i, tf'-^ r t r> ■'! \ Rbr^ t J J. I' « * * ; Ijm , I Z ;s « * re *» w,- t/* « 4 .R 0< * I r tr 4 « Molly Macleod After arriving al Willis’s Editor residence around 5:30 a,m. A Northville Township on April 27, the victim was man is facing multiple fel instructed to stay in the ony charges after allegedly basement. She was found kidnapping and assaulting a walking alone in the area Barry County teen. of Seven Mile and Sheldon Charles Willis, 22, was roads, according lo North Charles Willis arraigned on April 30 in ville Township police. the 35lh District Court on Detectives from the charges of kidnapping, enticing a fe Northville Township PD executed a male under 16 for immoral purposes, search warrant al Willis’s residence child sexually abusive activity and Sunday, April 27. He was taken into crim inai sexual conduct - first degree. custody al that time. His bond was set at $1 million. Investigators noted that Willis Willis is being held al the Wayne County Jail. has had prior contacts with other law enforcement agencies related to The charges stem from an April 25 incident. Willis allegedly contacted sexually inappropriate behavior and the 14-year-old Barry County victim attempts to entice minor females. through Snapchat, arranging for an His previous contact with Northville Uber ride bringing the victim to Wil Township Police was unrelated to lis’s home in Northville Township. these charges. • * w I J 9 L w ± •.♦I n a M• « / Northville man accused of kidnapping, assaulting Barry County teen •W 1 Jb <1 / I I I / % t. ?< '■Jtnu;. I -4r Hastings Police officer sponsorship program remains useful recruiting tool 9^ WWW HastingsBanner com ( i <99 ?* -■>1 n r* . .i I - ' ^4 ■f v‘ r f t 49 Hi It «» M 4 i I I « 4 I a •7 « A I* • r 4 >* T f .0 ( ‘ I ; I J ' ti I rd J r 4 i t tf r w •iV I Hunter McLaren Contributing Writer The Hastings Police Department is set to receive another sponsored recruit as early as next month. Pending their graduation from the Kellogg Community College police academy, the recruit would be the fourth to receive a sponsorship from HPD. The department first started sponsoring recruits in 2022, ofTering to pay police academy tuition costs for those willing to join HPD following their graduation. Sponsorship remains an important recruiting tool as police departments continue to seek new officers from a shrinking pool of candidates. HPD Deputy Chief Julissa Kelly said all three officers sponsored by the department remain working there today. A decline of interest in police work has made staying fully staflTed a continued stmggle for departments regardless of location, Kelly said. “It’s still a challenge,” Kelly said. “We all have unique struggles based on location. Overall, 1 think not a whole lot of people want to do this job anymore, unfortunately.” Sponsorship is just one of the ways HPD is looking to make inroads with the community and find new recruits. SCHOLARSHIP Continued from Page 1 obtained his master’s in law from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Fisher published several business law textbooks and over 50 schol arly articles, including one in the Michigan Bar Journal in February 1989 regarding a negligent homi cide trial defended by his brother, James Fisher, in the Barry County Circuit Court in 1985. The case garnered national publicity due to the novel defense that was allowed. Fisher’s articles covered many different topics, and while they were published over a 40-year period, many are still relevant today. Fisher’s family describes him as a dedicated lawyer and educator. He served as a visiting professor at several colleges throughout the nation, including his alma The department has reinstated its cadet program, which allows Hastings High School students to shadow officers and see their day-to-day duties. Kelly said the program also allows students to work with other local public safety agencies like Barry County Dispatch. Interested students should seek out HPD’s school resource officer, talk with teachers orjust introduce themselves at the department, she said. For anyone else interested in learning more about the department, their annual summer block party is just around the comer. The department will be host ing First Responders Day Out from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, in Tyden Park. The event will be similar to ±e department’s previous National Night Out events, with various medical, fire and law enforcement agencies making themselves available to the public. The family-fi-iendly and free event has fea tured games, prizes and a chance to see fire trucks, squad cars, ambulances and the uniformed folks who drive them up close. Kelly said any organizations in- . terested in having a booth or sponsoring activities, food, prizes or otherwise par ticipating can check out the event page on Facebook or contact HPD. •te; ••f > -9** '-^ ►J * > ¥ .r v* I 1 I * ODESSA TOWNSHIP ■I <WK9i I " 4J J r f f u 1 I J I A- 4 r r > * > ' 3c 5 » /- I ✓ 1 ♦ I »* * z •k 9^ A f i < *■ VOTE I V V* 4 4^ J v> ' 9> S * . I i J 1 R w'^''ecliofliiW\ ‘11 J, Voters in Odessa Township elected Alan Baron II as their newest township board trustee. Photos by Molly Macleod -•»tj TS 1 u co 1’ x VOTERS topping Democrat Patricia Caudill, 582 votes to 385 votes, in the race to fill a vacant trustee’s seat in a special' election May 6, according to unofficial election results posted by the Ionia County Clerk’s office. The township board, which nor mally consists of a supervisor, clerk, treasurer and two trustees, has been a member short since the 2024 general election when Joseph Graham, running as a Republican, garnered the second highest vote total but failed to take his oath of office by Dec. 31, thereby cre ating the vacancy. After the board failed to fill the vacancy in a pair of 2-2 votes - with neither Caudill nor Baron gamering the needed support - at a special meeting in February, the Ionia County Clerk Greg Geiger called for a special election. That set up Tuesday’s vote, with Caudill, a former township board member, and Baron again competing for the trustee’s position. Ionia County election officials reported a total of 1,000 votes were cast in Tuesday’s special election in deciding the winner of the trustee position, representing more than 32 percent of the township’s 3,115 regis tered voters. Continued from Page 1 residents voted down a S64 million bond proposal in November 2022 and, by just a 337-vote margin, defeated a $39 million proposal in August 2023. Delton Kellogg Public Schools: Voters pass $43M bond for DK Schools by 98 votes Voters in the Delton Kellogg school district passed a $43M zero-mill increase bond in Tuesday’s election by 98 votes, with 1,040 saying yes, while 942 rejected the bond issue. Superintendent Jeremy Wright was not surprised at the outcome. “I was positively optimistic going into it. I figured it would be close,” Wright said. “Now that it has been approved, we are going to start meet ing and planning to move forward. There’s a lot of work to do.” Passing the bond proposal means the district could see new Career Technical Education (CTE) program ming and renovations to the old ele mentary, including a new cafeteria. Bond money will provide new floors, ceilings and lighting for the middle school. A bam, greenhouse, and outdoor learning center along the lake will be added. Additionally, there will be improve ments in security and existing build ings to keep them ftinctioning prop erly. Bond money will pay for new school buses and improve playgrounds and athletic facilities. The estimated millage levied for the proposed bonds in 2025 is .46 mills ($0.46 on each $1,000 of taxable valu ation) for a zero-mill net increase over the prior year’s levy. ( t, I Odessa Township: Baron tops Caudill in bat tle to fill vacant trustee seat The Odessa Township Board of Trustees will finally have its full comple ment of five members, with Republican Alan Baron II SATURDAY, JUNE? f - 1 J , Uflf ir'TS » I; . .JA j. I L 1 . 9 »** • ( A*** ' * I r t I Ma * L. . I ' ’ ^9 J / - n- * 1 Ih > : l* i I ► f I J 1 T * 4, t 0 JX «J ^£»i5 t I bjYTI 1 7U1 1 I t 1$ a 1 A *v .i ^4 4 I 4 M -...J rtiz I tatoi Mrr. e. * ‘I. . I, I w<ni tv* *.*x X »?•. 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'<?N '« Ab T ; « ’ 4 1 > *k. * >v 1 Your Community Connection > A ♦ ♦ ‘t ( T I 1 » < s •> X 1 I u , I' r i l1 Mikl •i-R UI ■ 'V 4 ’^’Oart B Group •• ?5 V* st • '»50 (tr* 1 * J Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change. & I You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. 517-983-0954 CBCK ’ 3 A rx r ■ -b^B il II Woodland Township: Fire, cemetery and township millage renewal cruises to approval Voters in Woodland Township on Tuesday voted to renew the township’s fire, cemetery and township millage at a rate of 2 mills. The renewal will extend the millage through 2028. Voters approved the measure 470 votes to 142 no-votes, according to unofficial results posted by the Barry County Clerk’s Office. The township will raise roughly $221,254 in 2026 thanks to the passage of the ■ f millage. Staff writers Dennis Mansfield, Karen TurkoEbright and editor Molly Macleod contributed to this report. Alan Baron II 14 1 •r?“ THE (HASTINGS BANNER s b*\ , Email mmacteod@mihomepaper.com J 5 r « If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on... CLINT : -f ! GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! A t I mater, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, the University of North Carolina, the University of Florida and Stanford University. He also taught for several years at the prestigious HEC Paris Business School in Versailles, France. In addition to his professional career, Fisher was an avid traveler. He visited many countries around the world and lived part-time for several years in London and Paris. Fisher credited much of his suc cess in life to the teachers he had at HHS, who helped start him on his path toward higher education. With his gifts to HEEF, Fisher’s family said he hoped to provide future graduates of HHS with the same opportunities he enjoyed in his life. He believed strongly that education was a key to success for both individuals and countries, and that public education should be supported by everyone. NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME >r^— J ’3 >*• fl ? uT . k’ �I f www.HastingsBanner.com 1 fno:* ’®- *I ' "'[I. , DO YOU REMEMBER? I * V Custer historian and actor to appear at HPL tonight f iMh 1 \\\ xt Ik T 5 « Y- ■ A K •k rs J •1 V I - uv *«v ' y I i Xs ? * XX t t *>►-* T. ( I' % i » z A •* » -S'' < 1 * I #r V : / i. ■X 12 I » I * .i T I •i 1 I * BM** * 4 1 U r I* \ .T R• M 1 < — I 1^. I ( ■■I? 4 - T/ JF jSl i I I 1 1 A X A T 1/ I • 44:7r: r .$ * .2 4 I * » u . ‘-’j’ n 4 I ’♦ s •l - r -5i B *4 ■'* .'1 .u H ■r ft I / ? < s • ’ fl rJ** ■ I SPRING PREPARATIONS k I I I I ; I -* * .*1 > 1 I s ' 4 •t: T"' V'-'’ ’ gg j I ] :- .A t i I I I I-. * •1 > I I .1' kr X- I A { >.1 r-' * J H . J 4 miL rJ ■' On I J Hastings merchants have been busy cleaning and sprucing up the town ahead of this weekend's ‘Spring Fling.’ Doing their part are (from left) Dixie Stadel Manshum, Jim Lumbert and Susanne Parker. Parker’s son, Seth, also manned a broom. Banner photo nrdOT^'^'i -’V 0114 lonGsS or ' I J I I '"X fe, ».»•. Household hazardous waste collection is May 17 4 *i I I t »«) ■ Of w f t, ■' T * . :T *' M -fjt f I * -•! • I. • -'I ) J -. ?K - Ri;- ■ s > « .' I t U r I • >• 1 1 Mt ... I I f ! i « r 4 .W . 1 s . X , i Residents can dispose of their house hold, h^zqrdoqs waste, electronics, left over medications and tires at a semi-an nual collection next Saturday, May 17. The collection will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barry Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Highway. Common hazardous materials that will be accepted include aqueous acids and bases; oil-based paints; reactive materi als; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); light bulbs and lamp ballasts; automotive batteries; alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/ or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles and motor oil (10-gaIlon limit). Additionally, electronics including computers; computer parts; small ap pliances; cell phones; laptops; gaming systems; tablets; holiday lights; toner cartridges; printers and more will be collected for no charge. Those disposing of CRT and LCD TVs and monitors are ■-<; d’ «• J.r> - A.J I * I L i JH I t b J I I 11 I II 1! U 1 •z I i g;.' ■ 'h" 9- I 1 > " ->1 i. ‘ lU - Jlh :p‘rii S . n‘ ***• •i z’f J - I I I i a I 1 i;' • ► •n- tint I nu T- •■ f 11. 1- *1 v I t I 7:n”l ’ i* » ■ A' k ! .4 I * I P r-' I I r t J Jf n- % 1 4 I . . I ^1! Til ' l.’H . •*J 1 t L t ► 7 * t > fnn ' -r* .1 f iI VH K k .1! Locals are invited to get an up-close look at history at tonight’s meeting of Movies, Memories and Milestones at the Hastings Public Library. The club meets in the community room ofthe Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, on Thursdays at 5 p.m. On Thursday, May 8, Steve Alexander, a General George A. Custer lookalike impersonator hailing from Monroe, will be in attendance. Alexander is a film actor who is regarded by many as our nation’s foremost living Custer historian. He will share his own expe rience and memories from re-enacting the life of the “Boy General” before he introduces the 1944 film, “Buffalo Bill” starring Joel McCrea, Maureen O’Hara and Linda Darnell. The Hollywood classic captures the spirit of William “Buffalo Bill,” his life and times and renders the historical duel between the showman Cheyenne Chief Yellow Hand as portrayed by actor An thony Quinn. Proclaiming “First scalp for Custer,” William Cody went on to recreate this moment numerous times during his fa mous Buffalo Bill’s Wild West shows, which toured across the country. Movie club member Mike Hook will talk about a brief encounter Hastings had with Buffalo Bill. Since 1987, Steve Alexander had toured the United States and Canada portraying General Custer in hundreds of Civil War re-enactments, including I I 1 asked to donate $10. Freon-containing devices will not be accepted. Those with leftover medications can dispose of those, too. Medications need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Per sonal information should be crossed out. A grant from the Michigan Depart ment of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is allowing locals to take advantage of a tire drop-off at this month’s hazardous waste collection. Up to 10 household tires per car can be disposed of next weekend. No business tires will be accepted. Materials not accepted next Saturday include asbestos; latex paint; propane tanks; commercially generated waste; radioactive material; explosives; Fre on-containing devices; unknown wastes; and tires caked heavily with dirt. More information on next weekend’s hazardous waste collection can be found at barrycountyrecycles.org MM «• I.II rw’ 7^ f" J I SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS I I !dEi^:^jfc8r I ■4^ Speaker Pro Tern Rachelle Smit is in viting residents to attend her local office hours on Friday, May 23, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at The Local Grind in Delton. Smit’s office hours are an opportunity for constituents to speak directly with their representative and ask questions or share ideas. The Local Grind is located 117 S. Grove Street in Delton. Rep. Smit represents the cities of Allegan, Fennville, Wayland, as well as the townships of Allegan, Bellevue, ■: ■ 1 < ■ ..4t- S^. ■ r^n;}r ti 5t •* r* ?F^> V •« rF' HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration ) •t t > X ** ■J { ■ )i rn r-' ** « Some people"who receive month ly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments may need help managing, their money. When the Social Security Administration receives information that indicates you need help, we’ll work with you to find the most suit able representative payee to manage your benefits. A representative payee is someone who receives your month ly benefit payment on your behalf and must use the money to pay for your current needs, including: • Food; • Clothing; • Personal care items; • Housing and utilities; • Medical and dental expenses; and • Rehabilitation expenses (if you have a disability). If you need help managing your benefits, tell a Social Security repre sentative that there is someone you want to be your representative payee. Your representative payee should be someone you trust and interact with often, and who clearly understands your needs. Social service agencies, nursing homes, or other organizations are also qualified to be a representa- 1 1 f ) I I - -JI *A & I I 4 I V I ' J"' r J I • , ♦ • 1 * ti/ 11 • ! I I » I ( r 7v]{,r * >' I fI 4e J I ?- ’ J I* .t w..ri iiiQ >■ r? I r ) I i ■ I, .. . 11 4jn i f I k i II t > JI i I I I 11 e p' I i i .1 1 ' > I' * f 4 l1 J 11 .. f' '^9 h ' 4 \ /. i ^41 .J I X? r V' J «V ill?;. . < ( 4 i I J .• •• J 'SLt F' II r ^I’ e J »< ) ! -4f >' ->z 4 Xliilili 0 ‘ XA I h' b 1 * I I ■5-4'J'G? i TU ’ I 1 k I ifi I 1 fI b.ii t k f 'i f k ' ■' 4 -u'j } fc’ iiijy. , . j' I. I ' >' I l. I « .i;iT ( » I 1 I k « I I< f I I I f ♦ ♦ ♦ X / r I .1 I' •I 1 A.J 1 L ■' -» * TREE SERVICE BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-8187793. at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings, and at “Custer’s Last Stand” in Hardin, Mont. Alexander has starred as General Custer in different stages of his life and on television in films and programs, including “George Armstrong Custer: America’s Golden Cavalier” and on A&E’s “Biography” series. He was also on Bill Kurtis’s “The New Explorers” series in “Betrayal at Little Big Hom.” Alexander, as in past Hastings perfor mances, will bring Custer and Buffalo Bill artifacts to show. He will answer audience questions as Custer following the film showing. Attendees can receive autographs from Alexander, as well as purchase his new book on Custer’s MM famous home, Dandy. Fillmore, Manlius, Clyde, Overisel, Heath, Valley, Salem, Monterey, Dorr, Hopkins, Watson, Wayland, Martin, » iarry, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Hope, Prairieville, Johnstown, Assyria and part of Jamestown. Rep. Smit also invites residents to contact her Lansing office at 517-3730615 or RacheIleSmit@House.MLgov. Mail can be addressed to her at N-892 Anderson House Office Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909. — MM *7 * * / ADVERTISING 1 serac WK Sana DEADLINES RESIDENTIM.& COMMERCIAL W Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned M T AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. 'J. Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas rji/rJ/itHiftf sni'inff tftmr/ttiitifif /nr tn'er()/j/rruw... BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS £yons Septic Tank Service Monday at 5 p.m. Thanks you all for your business in 2024! THE HASTINGS appreciate your business! BANNER Extra long hose to protect your lawn Tuesday at Noon MEW Services offered in 2025 • Septic Tank Install THE • Line Repair REMINDER ■ Risers Install Wednesday at Noon • Land Clearing the SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon ki 'I fl ,1 J - : 1 v« tive payee. Ask them to contact us. You can write to us within 60 days of being assigned a representative payee if you don’t agree that you need one or if you want a different repre sentative payee. We also offer Advance Designation, which allows you to name up to three people who could serve as a repre sentative payee for you if the need ever arises. There may come a time when you can no longer make your own financial decisions. You and your family will have peace of mind knowing that someone you trust may be appointed to manage your benefits for you. You can submit your Advance Designation request when you apply for benefits or after you are already receiving benefits. You may also do so through your personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount or by calling and speaking to a Social Security representative. You can find more information at ssa.gov/payee. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for finest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. -------------------- Bonded --------------------Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 Group > - I\ . .• rr^ 5 ' >1 Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: May 15th, 16th, & 17th from 9am-6pm. Heirloom tomatoes, peppers, cucum bers, herbs and elderberry plants, 2519 W. State Rd., Hastings. NEWSPAPER Representative Payees help manage your Social Security I ‘' \iSg3 ii< ANNUAL GARDEN PLANT Sale! SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE s 4^ GARDENING ■ Light Excavation 4:^ «=L-; TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AO, CALL 269-945-9554 Smit hosting Delton office hours May 23 1 C'. CLASSIFIEDS — BANNER MAY 4, 1995 — L *•, 5 Thursday, May 8, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER mihomepaper.com 945-5379 623-2089 OBCM* I • SPIRIT BUS « • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • TRACK MEET 4/25 J Thank you Jennifer Winebrenner, Realtor with the Move Home Realty Group of Bellabay Realty for sponsoring the Hastings Athletic Boosters Saxon Spirit Bus it's a Great Day To Be A Saxon! K �1 r I 6 Thursday, May 8, 2025 ' iNU ] I THE HASTINGS BANNER ! www.HastingsBanner.com 9 b .I I I 1 I X fi OBITUARIES I < If 1 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM : ’’ ! X: James Harry Croninger t he was manager of the H&R Block office for many years, a member of St. Rose Catholic of Lima Church and the Hastings Country Club. James was an avid golfer and sports fan especially Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and LSU football. Surviving are a sister, Christina (Gary) Vincent; niece, Victoria (Ryan) Vincent; nephew, Gregory (Mikki) Vincent: two great-nephews, Owen and Ryelee. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, by mailing a check to Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Mi 49058. Please include in memo for Meals on Wheels in memory of James Croninger. 1 t «• Arts grant applications due May 20 f The GFWC-Gun Lake Women’s Club is once again offering Summer Arts Experience grants to high school ers in the Gun Lake area. Applications for the grants are being accepted now through May 20. Each year, the Gun Lake Women’s Club offers financial help to incoming ninth-through 12th-gradersin area dis tricts for theatrical, musical, creative movement/dance, literary and visual arts programs. The Summer Arts Expe rience grants can help fund experiences like theater camps and other creative arts programming. High school students at Delton Kellogg Schools, Thomapple Kellogg Schools, Martin Public Schools, and Wayland Union Schools are eligible for the grants. Applications for the Summer Arts Experience grants are due by May 20. Students can apply for the grants at barrycf.org. Anyone with questions about the application process is asked to contact Annie Halle at annie@barryef.org or call 269-945-0526. — Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ National Wildflower Week with this “wild” hike. The wildflower walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Saturday, May 10 — Spring Wildflower Hike at the Little Grand Canyon, 10 a.m.-l 1:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.2:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 — Bird Brains with the Barry County Bird Club, 9-10 a.m. Join Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and the Barry County Bird Club for a social birding hour. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. *jtnsn: U ,lt 4.’ I f I (Il I r /xio-. • ; ’XxfE^nyi^ It ' I I r W i'' II. ► i * I I I .Mr- * i . . ? 1 i t f{ M' .'lOiaESirifpVd J.' uc<xiJ4;.t I ,■ « ♦ :: i - >ut' xiu:: 1 I j f Cf J Il T“j5U, I ' f I .b;-.r I / T ;^l I MM ■c: ‘I h ,. V 1 I 'ir: A . jl.L'h- ) I I I 4 >11 I I I ’ ■J 1 fg I I I HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY II A>ji ’ Thursday, May 8 - Teen Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m.; Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1961 film star ring Elvis Presley and Hope Lang, 5 p.m. Friday, May 9 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10 - Safe sleep presentation and free pack and play giveaway, 11 a.m. Monday, May 12 - Crafting Pas sions, 10 a.m.; Stories & Snacks, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 - Baby Cafe, 10 < I 1 I Ulffair- —1 I 1 a.m.; community mental health work ers at HPL, 2 p.m.; Cookies & Com plaining, 3:30 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice Book Club discusses “Braiding Sweetgrass, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 -Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; open art studio, 11:30 a.m.; Friends of the Hastings Public Library spring meeting, 6 p.m.; Spring Fused Glass class, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is avaiiable by catiing the library, 269-945-4263. W‘ I I J I I i 1 I i. fl I • I f A U m <4“ If? u « ■ua**^®**^ - 4 j 1 SI# r If I< » < 6 ■ I iH 1 ':J 1 4 / J k- J t .4 f-J 'S » 1 I 1 * 9^^ R !. 0 i k 1 - MAY 8-15 - .1— I I- SCHEDULE PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: “Diary of a Fly’’ by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly’s journey through her first day of school and all the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate 'W n * James Harry Croninger, U.S. Veteran, age 84, longtime resident of Hastings, Ml, a gentleman and loving family member passed away on Thursday April 24, 2025 at Hawthorn Landing in Kalamazoo, Ml after many years of struggling with heart conditions. James was born June 4,1940 in Detroit, Ml, the son of Wesley and Gertude (Reiter) Croninger. The family moved to West Michigan where he attended Barber Hall, Aquinas College and graduated from Louisiana State University in 1963. Growing up he enjoyed many years at their cottage on Barlow Lake with family and friends. James was a Vietnam Veteran serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Ingersoll where he received two bronze stars. After returning from duty S' A M I r Worship Togeth er 1 1 ) ASK DR. UNIVERSE > > 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Email hastfincfggmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree 12:00 p.m. Website: Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday r WWW. cbchastings. org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: E. Woodlawn, 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids, 4 Tru± Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- 49046. Pastor Roger Pastor Peter 8609. Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible (Children Kindergarten-5± Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) '758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SyPPUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 I ( J ... '■ Hastings. P.O. Box 8, Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH «> ** •.T I ft at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To e An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., iw .«»♦<• r"T* F BotUoelbob&EqulpinHit 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 Anger advocacy What’s the reason people are grumpy? Braelyn, 13, Okla. Dear Braelyn, Everyone feels grumpy some times—even a cheerful cat like me. Sometimes exhaustion makes us crabby. When we really need sleep, our brains struggle to do their jobs—like managing our emotions. Sometimes hunger makes us cranky. Our brains need a steady supply of sugar energy. When the available sugar drops too low, we feel terri ble—or even hangry. Sometimes stress or problems like anxiety and depression make us grumpy. In all those scenarios, anger lets us know we need to change something. We need to sleep, eat or get some help with our problems. I asked my fHend Anthony Lopez why we feel anger in the first place. He’s a political scientist at Washington State University. He studies how anger evolved and how that helps us under stand things like war. He told me that humans (and human-like cats) are social animals. When we live and work together, conflicts happen. “Anger evolved to help you resolve conflicts in your favor, espe cially when you perceive that you’re being valued less than you ought to be,” Lopez said. “If you feel under valued or taken advantage of, then the anger system helps motivate you to advocate for yourself and for a better outcome.” That means anger helps us solve disagreements. It helps us identify that we feel Wronged and motivates us to talk about it. Let’s say you and I sit down to eat some delicious cheese. We pop open the can. I carve out a tiny chunk for you. I plop a ginormous wedge on my plate. You might feel a rush of anger. That anger isn’t just an emotional reaction to unfairness. It’s also a tool . * 1 1 5 I 'T f .i . ?r; - T I ,L rl ft,!. ? I r 1 f r X f' . 11< V1 ’ ■>.i' r £ ' <g'. 1 t that helps us fix the problem and stay friends. “Part of the purpose of anger is to repair relationships,” Lopez said. “So, you can reach into the mind of the other person and say, ‘This isn’t right. We’re fiiends, and you shouldn’t have done this.’ Anger is meant to try to reconcile that, so we have the same understanding of your value and my value and our friendship.” When you point out I’ve unfairly split the cheese, I’ll probably hear your anger and realize I messed up. Maybe I’ll hand you half my cheese and say I’m sorry. But what if I don’t? What if I did it on purpose and won’t back down? Lopez said we have two options in a scenario like this: withdrawal or punishment. You could decide that you don’t want to finish our snack togeth er—or maybe you don’t want to be friends with me anymore. That’s withdrawal. You could decide to grab my cheese and eat it. Or punch me in the nose. That’s punishment. Anger helps you recognize there’s a problem, negotiate to fix it, and take action if the negotiation doesn’t work. It turns out this isn’t just a human thing. All animals respond to threats to themselves or their resources— even if they can’t use anger to ver bally work out a solution. Lopez told me that vampire bats share food. They slurp up animal blood then fly home and barf some up into their friends’ mouths. If one bat doesn’t share, the other bats will withdraw. They won’t share with that bat in the future—even if it’s super hungry. I guess you could say that, like us, bats evolved to be mad good at man aging conflicts. Dr. Universe j •• *■ i V > i.^ ] 1 A ¥•^4. ilk I ■laas: V r- L 3tB2 I1 IT* • I I J 1 *.. lb' I * I •I ' I SB*’ i Q I i< ■ .. J I. 1 . •r urr * ' M J J issri '/iCudj' '2'^' 4 »>'____ - ^Jg?£ T>r 1 J M*»*^*** bwift"x • Wwftwwv t Iw »»* t X *4 >■ (• A 4- * w F ^r- < X IdOIUm .V I 5 I s I ' *J3 • rt :]H5 •Si, I > ^1 A I ; •« ^«n “t I r ^V«>. T' T *^1 ••F ♦ « ! ... 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M i; A ' :4 R.’ 1 i J lu III «*- K TURNING BACK THE PAGES .• & s 1 A 4 4 > ‘In My Time’ by Robert Faulkner Part XIV t V r ’ ft s * 4 J 1 ’ i . 1 * .•< t. J 1 t X < »«« I . f,. IS b .X Y"'- ■ lU 1 x» e f I < X> « ’4 ‘X *^1-"^’' ' 1 ’ ilk, '■A Ff k. «. 1 «<«4^ k X , II Robert Faulkner, bom and raised in Barty County; entered politics in Berrien County in 1948. He writes about his experiences as a politician: "Many of us were dissatisfied with the Berrien County Republican leadership and we formed the Northern Berrien County Republican Club. Leadership was supporting Harry Kelly for governor, so we oi^anized the Lincoln Day Banquet and invited candidate Dr. Eugene C. Keys as our speaker. I introduced Dr. Keys to the enthusiastic crowd that filled the Coloma gymnasium. It was also the kick-off of my campaign for Stale Representative from the Second District or north end of Berrien County. Needless to say, we now had the political pot boiling. Until the organization of the North Berrien Republic Club and our successful Lincoln Day Banquet, my candidacy had been pretty well written off by the powers that be, but now they had to take me seriously. "One day, I was campaigning in Benton Harbor when I ran into Vern Enders. Vern was a small-time political boss that the county officeholders feared. He was reputed to have become wealthy during Prohibition. In 1950, he owned the Twin Cities Bus System, which at that time was a profitable enterprise. Vern backed the candidates that he favored with cam paign contributions and influence. Vern invited me to his house to have a talk. His support would be invalu able to me, so I accepted. "Seated in his living room, Vern offered me a drink which I declined. He poured himself on and said, ‘Bob, I’ll get right to the point. I want to control you.’ I was stunned. I could hardly believe my ears. ‘You want what?’ I asked. ‘I want to control you, and I’m prepared to spend whatever it takes to get you elected. Or if you won’t let me control you. I’ll spend whatever it takes to beat your ass.’ I rose from my chair. ‘T d rather be defeated,' I said and left his house. "I soon found out Mr. Enders wasn’t bluffing. I stopped in to see Pete Lovell at his insurance office in Benton Harbor. Pete had indicated that he would his support for State Representative. His face lil*V"giauv ftS'he told me he could not be on my side. ‘Why?’ I asked. Pete was very frank. ‘1 carry Twin Cities’ bus insurance. Vern said that if I supported you. I’d no longer have his insurance business.’ "I was now in a game of hardball politics. I was still young enough to enjoy that fight. . "In June 1950, the Korean War started. General Douglas MacArthur, the hero of the Pacific and World War II, was appointed commander in chief. Price and wage controls were imposed again. We were at war for the third time in my lifetime of 40 years. By fall, MacArthur had captured most of Korea. Then, the Chinese crossed the Yalu River en masse. MacArthur wanted to bomb north of the Yalu, bring back some of the Chiang Kai-shek forces from Formosa, and block ade North Korea, but President Truman was afraid to bomb China. A bitter dispute followed and MacArthur was fired in April 1951. He (MacArthur) came home to a tumultuous welcome. He was invited to speak to a joint session of Congress. I listened to his memorable ‘Old Soldiers Never Die’ speech. "Shortly after MacArthur's speech to Congress, he accepted an invitation to speak to the Michigan Legislature. David was present with me on the floor of the House for this historic event. In March 1950, Juanita’s folks, Mae and Burt Mitchell, bought a house in Lake Alfred. Fla. A few days later, Juanita, Linda, Bob and I headed for Florida. David stayed home because of school. We first visited my folks at Eustis. One day, we drove to Sanlando Springs and then to the big tree, which we were told is the oldest tree in the United States and is over 4,000 years old. I believe it was a cypress. After a few days with my folks in Eustis, we visiled Juanita’s folks al Lake Alfred. Ten-week-old Bobby seemed to enjoy the trip as much as anyone. After a few days in Lake Alfred, we headed back to Michigan. "In May 1950,1 rented a building in Lawrence for another store. Dad, David and Carl Arent helped me build the store fixtures. Dad got a lame back from this work and it lasted several days. We opened the store in late June. In July, we took time off from the busi ness and politics to have some fun and relaxation. One Sunday in July, Dad and Mother came over and Arnold and the gang came up to our house and went fishing in our pond. John Faulkner caught one 12-inch and one 1 O-inch bass, a bullhead and several nice bluegills. 1 caught a large bass. "On Saturday, July 22, after the Coloma store closed, we drove to Delton and had a midnight lunch and with Aunt Bessie left al I a.m,, Sunday, for Patton Lake, Canada. At the lake, I became the victim of a David and Beilhart conspiracy. David had heard stories about Solar Lake and wanted me to take him there. At 40, a person doesn’t have quite the adventuresome spirit he had at 30, which was the age I was on my trip with the two Jims. I said no to his persistent pleas. "Then one morning, Mr. Beilhart told me that he had a problem. He said that just the week before, for the first time since I had gone to the lake in 1940, a party u * * 4 rN^ jKt ^4. ♦ 'kA • * ■ *• 1 W I I r I f 1 * > '• \ 1 ’>r /, _ « * •« k I 1 H.- I , . 11 • M 1b ,1 I Nr w •I e N p- t z w« --x- I •■*»s ♦ » r 1 I tf A Xi k I •J M't*., i fW ; }u f > I, 4 0 Im •? -Hi ►I ft ! s Q/. 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J, V ui I '> xp .'i 49 .4 1* »'• 1 * <1 ;?• I.' A? i ( I I I J: J •>5 Ir» % \ 4r‘ f f* h» , t 9 ft I r I •! i1 4 *• T * I A- J r ►— * ?xll t iiN /2 X*-. •Il <1 / • g * Cl r# * a- > W“ > X V ** ■ p ft A t'TT • V <1 1 V X, 4 f s f V 3 A: >1 ft I k 4 A I L? 4 * > « ;.X 1 k r • L ft 4 * I ». •K •r* I •« k- % r t » *1 z -1*> >4 J V i % M ¥*• 1^^ *-s «• * J I k 3^ J NT « t I I J 4 ft I?' . 4 At. tj «» » ib f > I I * 4 ft *4 A r 4 to *.■ • I »i t. 9 4 i 4 < I L^kj^: Pictured here at a testimonial dinner in 1956 at the end of Robert E. Faulkner’s time in the State Legislature are (right side of photo, from left) Juanita Faulkner. Robert E. Faulkner and Ellis E. Faulkner. breathe. "By some miracle, we managed to go straight across the lake. We paddled down to the beaver dam, replaced the canoe in the tree and started home. It only took us five hours to make it home. We were wet and tired, but exhilarated by our adventure. The primaiN' election was in September and 1 won. Since my district was about 2-to-1 Republican, win ning the primary was almost tantamount to election. Vern Ender’s political power was broken. He still tried to control the sheriff and other county officers, but they were no longer afraid of him. Dad kept a newspaper account of the primary eleclion in his diary. I was especially happy about the vole in Coloma, Watervliet and Niles. The Coloma city vote was 126 to 25 for my nearest of two opponents. The township was 198 to 44. Watervliet city was 91 to 40, and the township was 100 to 37 in my favor. The Mayor of Niles, Russ Thomas, was a good friend of mine. The vole in that city showed his influence. I had strongly carried every precinct in the City of Niles. I owed my victory to a lot of fine people. The three men who talked me into going into politics were Tom DeRosa, Roger Carter and Art Betz. Without the help of those men and the help of Paul Mast, Russ Thomas, Byron Ashbook of Hager Township and many others, I couldn’t have been elected. To he continued... from his camp had trekked to Solar Lake. Mr. Beilhart said he had to obtain permission from an Indian trap per for these people to use his canoe. Unfortunately, they had broken a canoe seat which they had brought back with them. Beilhart pul it on the canoe and he insisted that 1 was the only person in camp who knew the way and had woods experience. "I fell for his flatter}'. Maybe I really wanted an excuse. So, David and 1 set out for Solar Lake. We crossed Patton Lake, portaged to Chipmon Lake, crossed it then portaged to Steward Lake and boated to the north end of the lake. "The big difference betw een this and our 1940 trip was that this time wc had a 4-horscpowcr outboard motor. This was much faster than rowing, but we had to carry to motor across each portage. "We followed the same route from Stewart Lake to the river. There was still no path or trail. Since we had no compass, we went by dead reckoning. We did blaze a trail so we could find our way back. We again waded the river. When we got to the beaver dam, we found the Indian’s canoe on spreading branches of a tree about 7 feet off the ground. We had no trouble installing the repaired seat and proceeded to paddle to the lake and then straight across to where I had camped with the two Jims IO years before. We built a fire. When I finished gathering wood» Dave started fishing. He got a good strike on the first or second cast of his red and white daredevil. The fish broke his line so he pul on another spoon, again waded out into the lake, and cast out as far as he could. Again, the fish struck, and again, the fish broke his line. Soon, our bails were all gone. Only then did I discover that I’d given Dave a pole with a rotten line. Nylon line wasn’t available and if you didn’t dry cot ton or silk line, it would rot on the reel. Just as in 1940, it began to rain and soon put out our fire. We turned the canoe upside down, crawled underneath and wrapped up in our blankets. It turned cold and the wind came up. We shivered through the night. By daylight, it had quit raining but the lake was covered with a dense fog. We put our supplies in the canoe and started paddling across the lake. We couldn’t see where we were going and neither of us knew anything about a canoe except that it would tip over easily. We sat straight up and hardly dared to k* 4» ik t Rfeft)RT to PARENTS ftAou’ing ttandingt IM . .. iBrf HK M M J?. I fj- Zj- W .* A Zc .fy.. XZJ ff 44 I fx tj ’ ft AT rr S :- i 1 fj: Jfc IZf l/X ZJ ■UMM* t -Ml { kiax bi I I I I-.. xr’Zf ZJ I. * I C o L£ c « d <4 & i •J I A. CVrb (MbOBW • AiltHltt.. ARr^ SSig sss| Jtt. fy for I9lft ' e c a c 5 4* . Robert Faulkner's report card in the 1918-19 school year showing the school closure during the month of December 1918 due to the flu epidemic. 44 mA 4> 4 I. ««■ -ii—. 4 • 4‘ a ♦ A 1- ( b 4 I I - -M* > nil IIBBl .- *- — — ■1 !■ —H^' '"* UUW'IU . 44 44 r• F ♦ * 4 J.., •iW I «t ar' 9 *» ai I I _ I Lk A 9 JOYCE F. WEIN8RECHT » / l\ '■ ’•'F ' BANNER SEPT. 21, 1995 X r f J'Jg' « Jz r ft ir.v . f. H * 5►- rIF lA I 9 <• w r z> A 9 k ft > . .kI >. - r. -*• > « '' H4. I I •» V » 1 I .•i e J S ‘ * _ » w s;^35- ' J. F * 1 *4 » * ««' « 4 1 f t t 4 K I « e i ! •ws*- I IN The Middleville Michigan Central Depot circa 1920. .41 .5-t!■' > £t • �I I' ifli' M l>' of r' ■' < i' rT 8 Thursday, Moy 8, 2025 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Revocable Inter Vivos Trust Glerm Waverly Alday and Jaanne Carol Alday Living Trust dated November 11. 1998, NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The SeRlore o( the trust, Glerwi Waverly Alday (date of birth June 7. 1927). who live at 14360 Wing Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021. died April 16. 2025; and Jeanne Carol Alday (dale of birth Jarx/ary 29. 1929). who bved al 14360 Wing Road. Bellevue. Mt 49021. died Moy 4, 2024 There is no personal representative of either Settlor's estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued Creditors o( the Settlors. Glenn Waverly Alday arxJ Jeanna Carol Alday. are rxitified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to James G Alday. the trustee of the trust, at 198 Railside Drive, East Leroy. Ml 49051. within 4 months of the dale of publication of this notice. Notice IS further given that the trust assets will thereafter be assigned arto distributed to the persons entitled thereto James Q. Alday 196 Railside Drive East Leroy. Ml 49051 269-425-9957 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice (S given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1: PM. on May 15. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juilene Chilton, a married woman, as her Sole and Separate Property Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage. LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Date of Mortgage; January 29. 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 9, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $287,660.37 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as follows: Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 28. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, a distance of 962.01 feel; thence South 89 degrees 47 mthutes 12 seconds East, al right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 594.42 feet; thence 'North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113.00 feet; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet; thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176.43 feet; thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114.51 feet; thence South 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feet to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said line, 33717 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 feet width, the centerline of which is described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 33717 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 208.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centerline; thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feet; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; thence North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 327.86 feet; thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; thence North 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West 84.15 feet; thence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds West 113.00 feet; thence North 21 degrees 20 minutes 31 seconds West 168.54 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feet; thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and the point of ending Barry County. Michigan Common street address (if any): 14950 Loon Lake Dr, Bellevue. MI 49021-8228 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 17, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1558730 (04-17)(05-08) o; *T BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com i4 I } I A 1 i tf SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notica of Forodoture by Advertisement Notice given urxJer eecbon 3212 of the ri^ieed judicature act of 1961, 1961 M 236. MCL 600 3212. that the loftowing mortgage wiN be kxecloaed by a sale of the rrxxigaged premiaea. or some pan of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holdtog the circuft court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 00 PM. on May 22. 2025 The arrxMjnt due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale Placing the hi(^iest bld at the sale does not automaticaffy entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is erKOuraged to oontacl the county regtster of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagorfs): Robert W Garrett and Lynette S Garrett a/k/a Lynette Sue Garrett, husband arxl wife tenants by the enbrebes Original Mortgagee; Washingbxi Mutual Bank. FA Date of mortgage: February 16. 2004 Recorded on February 23,2004, in Document No, 1122601, and re-recorded via Loan Modificabon recorded on July 25. 2011 tn Document No. 201107250007105 Foreclosing Assignee (if any). NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 82/100 Dollars ($34,630.82) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County and described as: THE WEST FIFTEEN ACRES OF THE EAST FORTY-FIVE ACRES OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST ONEOUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR. TOWN ONE NORTH. RANGE EIGHT WEST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 4203 Mud Lake Rd. Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 12 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1559640 (04-24)(05-15) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the Slate Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 22, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance ,company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Aaron Poritt, unmarried man Original Mortgagee; Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage; June 10, 2022 Recorded on August 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-008250, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due al the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred FiftyThree and 04/100 Dollars ($136,853.04) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: beginning at a point 1554.5 feet West of the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26, said point of beginning being on the North line of Slate Highway M-79 and said point also being on the Southwest Corner of land previously deeded to school district number 2; thence West along said North line of said Highway M-79,153 feet; thence North at right angles to said Highway M-79, 130 feet: thence East parallel with said Highway M-79, 153 feet; thence South at right angles to said Highway M-79,130 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2987 Dusty Ln, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan Stale Housing Mortgagee/ Authority Development Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1559641 (04-24)(05-15) 4 Panthers shut out Falcons for second SAC Valley victory ' • ‘ " > * V . i 1 f A K ' *» t <• I 1^ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The L>ellon Kellogg Martin varsity girls’ soccer learn got its second Soulhwestem Athletic C onference Valley Division win of the season Wednesday. April 30. outscoring Consianiinc 3-0. Fslysc Blackbum. Claire Barker and f li Timmerman scored for the Panthers who arc now 5-4 overall this season and 2-2 in ihe SAC Valley. Blackburn got the first Panther goal fini.shing off a comer kick from teammate Tcagan Hamlin in the first half. Barker * brrikc through the Fakor her learn up 2-0 u. st\ Tiiruncmun's goal scaled the win wit}^ about three minutes to go off an assist from Barker. DK Martin head coach Al»i Mabie said his girls contnilled the game allowing Ccffistantinc just tour shots on goal Allegan evened the I)K Marlin team’s SAC Valles record with an X-0 \ictor> over the visiting Panthers Monday r>cllon Kcl logg is set to host Schcolcraft Monday. May 12. and then visit K.ilaxnazoo C hristian May 14 in the week ahead. dvb.; I t * ► I J 11 S check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County. Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on 5lh day of June. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automat ically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchas er is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a tiUe insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this in formation. The rrxjrtgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, hav ing an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated Februa7 10, 2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich igan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-001607, as partially released by a par tial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on Febru ary 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the “Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the en tire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mort gage the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen and 17/100 Dollars ($238,915.17). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any pari thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, (bounty of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows; Parcel 1; That parcel of land tying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the North west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michi gan: thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North tine of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feel parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 de grees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredi taments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 PR #08-15-005-300-05 (parcel 1) 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Par cel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are aban doned. If the premises are abandoned, the re demption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiralion of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor. Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party fore closing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1.2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 jA ; /I r Ui t 1 1 '» • * k I fM 'i , 1'// -M* • <11' r / ii" ? r 4 ■ ■ z f I • ’A u A ! t I I I « < t ts 4 S i «l e- r » b' /• Al 1 ./v* / .s' r f !!>• J* Ai ! 7 < slS Li <• . : *i ! r • ■U. if / NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt ooOector attempting to coHeci a debt Any mtormation we obtain wti! be used tor that purpose Notice of foreclosure by advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised (udteatore act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600 3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the cir cuit court in Barry County. Michigan, starting promptly at One o’clock in the afternoon on Sth day of June. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to con tact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, eilher of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus band and wife (collectively, ‘Mortgagor*), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA. a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road. East Lansing. Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated June 23. 2022, and recorded in the of fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 28.2022. as Instrument No. 2022-007160 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($104,679.38). No suit or pro ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows; V B >» I. t » I J? 4 I I.’?'.. I / . ,(Mr « t '-fi -■ »* oizll r. .rif :3^ I* 4 .r r V' A I ( .■i ’ .1^ C s A K 5 4 nufkfS* 1 I ♦ IF I * J .‘’iii!>r f r- r* If ♦ / •* T I « .5, '.U ! « K- , r i' ■I •t I - ’W*-' » J js » ‘ > I « 4 f A* « >• « ft z 1 4 I I f * > «» 1 r** t? V A.'- i .z-4 •u 1 < c- «*** ;i. •r Ilf k» i .1 r. s. <1 '.-tHiL f '\ u 1 ■- •^'n.iu'i' z* y *• , a . ’tr 4 I’M i /u«kv 31* l««»l I I I I It I * 4* .. ■ 3* r 4>b > ft ' •.••-Il .■ ' 1 1 - ' ecr jj: f- '..3 L»-’ ( « I "Lff. Wr k i a........ '' I 7 .»*. iw' I ft t r I | ■>■»% * : MinsnHtKll. mnn Parcel 1: The Northeast 1/4 of the North west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County. Michigan. .i* « * Parcel 2: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Woodland Township. Barry County. Michi gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East. 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 41742 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 min utes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. f V /-J X NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to cx>llect a debt Any informabon we obtain wib be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement No tice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem ises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for ca^ or cashier's A- z /I f? t'-' «I » I * I tr t'ik' r 4 K-i T k k I rv ' **.I r 199 «• r ,1 • r ,1 I. Ml '■ t » ***^4 I I -# >• Hl *» J f . ‘•'i t U\' ’ r < 1.18 5“^ '■ z • M’ I I I .-"’Sw- ** T'< * *5^ V « Parcel 3: That parcel of land lying and be ing South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County. Michigan. } fip e. ,/■ 1 I M I i*^ **^1 Ml <>r it, w** ► 4 ( w <11 I' Vi - i Together with all fixtures, tenements, he reditaments, and appurtenances belonging or In any way appertaining to the premises. » 1 I Vbi k »p * *> I ’ W*;t ( K .R *A X. ■* .T» I Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 RR #08-15-005-300-05 (Parcel 1); 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2): 08-15-008-200-07 (Parcel 3) 'if' •t. n Bf.', ! ? « 1 U-‘« F ***- t A ! I »>tr r fr Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mort gagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a‘ person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo sure sale or to Ihe Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your peri od of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to ac tive duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the tele phone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, «« i w f i,-» j f w b ■ 4r, T I f V y I n •» I -^Vs *«* * 15 '¥ r r. ‘ • > 5 *k. I « « 't. ( V » 4 I i *•» »•* 15-^ s ^i: & * I L. , ■*11, i »■ '?fc U tetv f V I > % » * I »5. I < ' f*^ r -U , ’fl s *• r. I. *! r a 'L'U . < ri> » J'. ■ i. i - 4.* f •k ,> * 'i. V « • « W--' ws FLCA Mortgagee 1^ X \ ’O >b < Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 n t ‘ . I ‘'<1 I •1 k ■'■'i.s " » <• s X I. V. *>01 L. < 'K ’fei Ik I I I k t,- 11 I 1 ♦ ♦ I I 4 A tk .1 4 » 4 % K ‘A, % I r •'J*. I A I. ? J 41 <1 W. d. 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I .* ’J -J U 4 1 I « I WI ; •nji i J 4 I I A S t . ■•) - ' 4 ‘■■' I . s ' •H. rt'j - •i< t A' •’* ■r ■ ■ ”<'1 /* »& I t I •'iiq’ .( 1 • •% * * •* i 4 > fl r ■ 4 zt. 4 I T '•bl ►4 4 r I -*<*r I h l»*T «« 4fr • > 1 r «l7 « 4 I.. I J 5 Af f I > I I *< t < » ZVrx . / ■f r ri'V.'L.j I / I -i , H THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 I I nt T - .' U Brett Bremer Sports Editor Jumpers led the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team at the South western Athletic Conference Champi onship meet hosted by Lawton Monday. Junior pole vaulter Nick Muday had the top finish ofthe meet for the Panthers by clearing 11 feet 6 inches to place fourth in that event. It was the only event in which Delton Kellogg had two top ten finishers. Senior Ezra Smith cleared 10-0 to place eighth. The Delton Kellogg team also had senior Wyatt Finney sixth in the long jump with a season-best leap of 19-6.5 and senior Miki Hovi eighth in the high jump with a height of 5-6. Junior teammate Tyler Howland added an 1 Ith-place long jump of 18-7, a new PR for him. The Panthers had a couple of season best marks in the shot put too with senior Cooper Sandusky ninth at 40-10 and sophomore EvanFlexerplacing 11th withaFPR of 39-5.5. On the track, the top finish for the DK boys came from the 4x400-meter relay team of freshman Ryan Sinclair, Hovi, senior Myles Hatton and sophomore Landon Madden that placed fifth with a time of 3 minutes 45.48 seconds. The DK team had a handful ofpersonal record times on the track highlighted by Madden’s time of 52.46 that put him in fifth-place in the 400-meter dash. The top finish on the track for the Delton Kellogg girls was a sixth-place time of 2:41.41 for senior Kylie Main in the 800-meter run which put her in sixth place. Main and junior Elli Timmerman both turned in new PR runs in the 800 and the 1600-meter run. The top relay finish for the DK girls was also the 4x400-meter race with the team ofMain, Timmerman, senior Jillian Leclercq and junior Izabelle Gruber ninth in 4:55.53. Junior Violet Kokx had the top perfor mance in the field for the DK girls with a throw of 89-7 in the discus, a new PR for her. Lily DeVries added a ninth-place leap of4-5 in the high jump for DK and soph omore Brynlee Babbitt-Smith was ninth the long jump with a mark of 14-2.75. The Delton Kellogg boys were 12th and the girls 16th at the 17-team confer ence championship meet Nobody was within striking distance of the Hackett Catholic Prep boys who closed the day with 129.83 points. Law ton was second with 85 points ahead of Parchment 79, Constantine 70, Sau gatuck 50, Schoolcraft 44.5, Kalamazoo Christian 44, South Haven 28, Black River 25 and Gobles 24.5 in the top ten. Distance runners were key to the Fighting Irish victory. Junior Marek Butkiewicz won the 1600-meter run in 4:22.38 and the 3200-meter run in 10:10.91. He was the runner-up to junior teammate Sean Siems in the 800-meter run, and Siems was third in the 1600. Those two also helped the Irish to a win in the 4x800-meter relay. Lawton was powered by sprinters. Ju nior Grey son Burrous won the 100-meter dash in 11.06 and the 200-meter dash in 22.82, and he contributed to Blue Devil wins in the 4xI00-meter relay and the 4x200-meter relay. Senior Mason Mayne won the discus (185-6) and shot put (61 3) with new personal records in both of those throws for the Blue Devils. Gobles had a solid lead at the top of the girls’ standings with 83 points ahead of Hackett 68, Bridgman 60, Kalamazoo Christian 55, Schoolcraft 53, Saugatuck 52, Coloma 46, Galesburg-Augusta 43, Allegan 43 and Constantine 39 in the top ten. Sophomores Libby Smith and Daisy Estrada both took two individual races for the Gobles girls. Estrada won the 100-meter dash in 12.59 and the 300-meter low hurdles in a PR of 45.28. Smith took the 1600-meter run in 5:20.93 and the 3200-meter run in II:53.70. The Delton Kellogg teams head to the Gobles Invitational Friday and then will be in Bangor May 15 for their MHSAA Division 3 Regional meet. Thursday, May 8, 2025 City of Hastings NOTICE OF COUNCIL WORKSHOP Notice is hereby given that the City Councii of the City of Hastings will hold a Workshop at 6:00 PM on Monday, May 12,2025, in the sec ond floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the meeting is to interview City Council Member applicants for the First Ward. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at lperin@hastingsmi.qov. Linda Perin City Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30113-DE William M. Doherty Court address; 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Karl Eric Anderson. Date of birth: 9/12/1954. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Karl Eric Anderson, died 2/20/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joseph Adams, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 5/1/2025 Jeffrey M. Black P68768 900 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 616-632-8000 Joseph Adams 391 Andover Street SE Kentwood, Ml 49548 616-780-9896 9 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM, on May 29, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Jon E Benson, a married man joined by spouse Kim Benson Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Village Capital & Investment LLC Date of Mortgage: May 19, 2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 24, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $226,726.57 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at the point on the East line of said Section 24, which lies 420.53 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 24, thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes West 264 feet; thence due North 145 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes East 264 feet; thence due South 145 feet to the place of beginning Common street address (if any): 13932 S M 43 Hwy, Delton, Ml 49046-8406 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 1,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1559700 (05-01) (05-22) t I I W» rrti-. * I /MP I ID i:: H Ui I f I T» r » t*“. y. * r z J A <• r t I J I aT? ;fr ( rr*; •' MAI , r ir r I •J /if 1 I I r 1 k 4 I T.E 1 I ! I r fl ; ui; A k n ? I J 1 1 r . •A t :'?f h’ ♦ ♦ 1 t ( I ub31 « V• 4 ? k , I f. Jr < H t 1 i I I 1 I I f 1 I ! I I I I r T .'T I J. • J* ■- if 1‘? 4 / i I f I I I vi» • I 9 i . r 5 T 1 J.?'' r * . ’ I k 1 r' I .-*4 ; > .-.1 '> J I <-1 J . • I*"' 1. ■ ■' ■ . J : •. . ■ It « r*- it .xU I (a n* ff Ui I tf < ? • ,-v1:' t i City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,2026. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 12,2025, in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to the City Council on April 28,2025 with amendments. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget, and additional back ground materials are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon day through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 269-945-2468, or via email at mpeacock(3)hastingsmi.gov. Linda Perin, City Clerk f w .tT'* ■ •) s • • ' J J r wM • t •I I f I . r*' I ' : CI 1' !• XJ' iS'* I II. ' • • r . ** jI I r rU i r’’ .I©- ifttf 4 ' eU X. 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J' s jK. r < XT n t , A 1 t r-|>r 4 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number: SP-03-2025 -Paul Wengerd (Applicant); Matthew Wengerd (Property Owner Location: 8810 S Broadway Rd, Hastings Ml in Section 29 of Baltimore Township Purpose: Request to allow an assembly operation in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per section 1102 and 2309, of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number; SP-10-2025 - Nate VanderMale (Applicant); Tyler & Anja Harmon (Property Owner) > Location; 10862 Hermitage Point Rd, Shelbyville Ml in Section 4 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: To construct an ADU above the garage in the RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district per Section 2305 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number: SP-11-2025 - Mike Gurd (Applicant/Property Owner) Location: 6147 Guy Rd, Nashville Ml in Section 14 of Maple Grove Township. Purpose: Request to construct an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per Section 2305 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. . Case Number: SP-12-2025 • Jim Carr (Applicant); David Miller (Property Owner) Location: 4414 E Dowling Rd, Dowling Ml in Section 36 of Baltimore Township. Purpose: Request to operate a major home occupation, a general store in the A (Agricultural) zoning district per section 2339 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. MEETING DATE:May 27, 2025. HUE: 7:00 PM £LA£E: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler atjkeesler@barrycounty.org. Ilie special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058,(269)945-1284. Jf " Sarah \^nDenburg, Barry County Clerk R>» - ■ s J ..'Jf • 4 r % I 4 fI ■ .1 I» rf • I NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale (8) pickups: (5) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE pickup, (2) 2024 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SRW pickup, (1) 2024 3500HD Crew Cab DRW pickup. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Com mission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 for the following items. Please mark outside of bid envelope with truck number i.e. #240020 or #240080. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org please make an appointment for all viewings of the trucks. NOTE: All trucks are sold as is. (5) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE Pickups 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors •) 1-Redwood Metallic Truck #240020 - Orange Title - approx. 27,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Cardinal Red Truck #240060 - Orange Title - approx. 17,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Titanium Rush Truck #240070 - Orange Title - approx. 12,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240120 - Orange Title - approx. 22,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Black Onyx Truck #240140 - Orange Title - approx. 19,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 2024 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SLE SRW w/ BOSS 8-10’ EXT Plow 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240260 - Orange Title - approx, 12,000 Miles Minimum Bid $63,000 with plow; $57,000 w/o plow 1-Onyx Black Truck #240270 - Orange Title - approx. 13,000 Miles Minimum Bid $63,000 with plow, $57,000 w/o plow (1) 2024 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SLE DRW w/ BOSS 8-10’ EXT Plow 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated mirrors Summit White Truck #230370- Orange Title - approx. 16,000 Miles Minimum Bid: $64,000 with plow; $58,000 w/o plow NOTE: All mileages are approximate - trucks are being driven until they are sold. ORANGE TITLES are MUNCIPAL TITLES. The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregular ities in the best interest of the Commission. �f SPORTS 10 "I. ■<1 I 'J J' tia iP 1 > .cI J.. /■ s ,t 'U . /J J- I. ( > •w I t ’ jr.‘ L#’ I I 1 Thursday, May 8, 2025 Hi WWW HastingsBanner.com v 1 lyojans take wooden bat tournament title Brett Bremer Sports Editor second base with two out when Connor Dombkowski delivered a pop single into Centerfield that allowed him to come around to score breaking what had been a 3-3 tie. Dombkowski would score too without the benefit of a hit stealing second and then third and coming home as a throw to get him at third got away from the Crusaders. Carsyn Redman led off the top of the fifth with a walk forTK. He stole second and went to third on a groundout by An son Verlinde. A Cam Waller double into Centerfield brought him home. The Crusaders had their chances to cut into that Trojan lead and couldn’t do it. Unity Christian put its first three bas erunners on in the bottom of the fifth inning, and its first two on in the bottom of the sixth. In the fifth Trojan starter Micah Dock got a pop out and a strike out, and then a little roller to first base that Jayce Brummel scooped up and flipped over Dock covering the bag to get TK out of the inning unscathed. In the bottom of the sixth, with Walter now on the mound. Unity Christian put its first two on thanks to an error and a walk. Waller induced a pop out into left and a pop up to first for the first two outs. The two Crusader baserunners moved up on a wild pitch with two out, but Dombkowski made a nice play on a ground ball at third and fired first to end another threat. Dock got the win in the championship game going five innings. He gave up two earned runs (three total) on six hits, three walks and four strikeouts. Walter threw two scoreless innings giving up one hit, striking out one and walking one while earning a save. At the plate, Walter was 2-for-4 with Moving guys around the bases in the lop ofthc fourth and fifth innings pul the Trojans in front of Unity Christian in the championship game of the Thomapple Kellogg Wooden Bal Invitational in Middleville Saturday. The Trojans turned those busy base paths into a few runs, something the Crusaders weren’t able to do as TK pulled out a 6-3 victory to win a home tournament for the second lime this season. Jayce Curtis led off the top of the fourth for Thornapple Kellogg with a single into centerfield. He stood at te r 1 . k3 f • 1 (T :? 1 I, • <.* !4?' s < - . -t I irf— 4 ( r* Thornapple Kellogg shortstop Cooper Rasey fires to first for an out during his team’s win over Unity Christian in the finals of the TK Wooden Bat Invitational Saturday in Middleville. 'Z 1 ► f 1 r )< t *4’’ * ✓ t V t I - • 'J* r;' ft f 2 J * /1 t » 'fi:* ’1 -zU*-’ V «l .,41^ / f?; r 4 I i j) f! ■I * I ■* 4 ,i;K .V* - « I f i A 4 A V b< -■ ' ioS I I I t * 9 * IHF / « t /Ji V V > IJ I J » Al >*> J <. v I r u 4 <•» sS3 I fi »T 1 r - -^ - ■ .w J y (''i- 9 ■■ - n J <1* ,l *CV‘ V • \ > ’.X»^ 1 Thornapple Kellogg’s Connor Dombkowski flips an RBI single into center field during the Trojans’ win over Unity Christian in the championship game of the TK Wooden Bat Invitational Saturday in Middleville. Photos by Brett Bremer an RBI. Dombkowski, Brummel and Curtis had the other three TK hits. TK started the day with a 4-3 win over East Kentwood. The Falcons did move guys around late in the bailgame scoring twice in the bottom of the sixth and once in the bottom of the seventh to pull within a run after TK built a 4-0 lead. The six hits in the bailgame for TK were all singles, one each for Domb kowski, Redman, Verlinde, Brummel, Zach Eldridge and Cooper Rasey. Curtis, Rasey and Verlinde had one RBI each. Dombkowski, Redman, Brummel and Eldridge each scored a run. Jacob Davis was the winning pitcher he threw four scoreless, hitless innings. He walked one and struck out three. Redman tossed the final three innings. He struck out two, walked two and gave up three hits. Of the three runs against .j. * *1 /• ’■ « « Ki-' k»' ^L/ > I <»*' f J « * » ’< him, only one was earned. The Trojans struggles in the OK Gold Conference did continue this week as they fell to 1-10 with 10-2 and 5-0 loss to Northview in Grand Rapids Monday.; Verlinde was 2-for-2 with a walk in the opener, and Dombkowski and Davis both had hits. Singles by Dock and Redman were the only hits for TK in the game two shutout. Caleb Munson earned the .. shut out win for the Wildcats in game two | Ip j®^ J with a complete game effort that saw him ■ a strike out five and walk one. TK was set to host Northview for one -, I ' .4'; Wednesday, May 7. The Trojans go to Holland Frida and •jiixW' then will play their series with Grand Rapids Union in the OK Gold next week. TK plays host to the Red Hawks for two Monday and then will go to Belknap Park )£.’< Lj^r in Grand Rapids for one with the Red Hawks Wednesday, May 14. 9 w ' iOv / 1 > * > > - * •r < t .. J f '4 ,4 * *' < .A-faS'"* u (!«*'■ ♦ I 1 jlil P“ »• »ir‘ 'J I I A '» 91^ r » fJ* • k y'--' .41 h I ire ! ^*- .u Ju I < T •-W* Jul * >-r lli • ■.' 7^) r :uc I —« c I iyy • i: ••€ 4« 1 r I »* ► » * i- • t; j> 1 k ♦ h/v'T” 9-^ ’ . 4 I* II fs. Saxons keep going faster, further, higher in tough defeat 11 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Both the Saxon varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams are 1-3 in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference duals this spring after falling to the Cardinals in Coldwater Monday. Despite lopsided tallies on the score board, the Saxons turned in quite a few oftheir top performances ofthe season. The Coldwater boys took a 135-28 win and the Coldwater girls won 124-39. Bella Friddle had a trio of wins for the Hastings girls. She took the long jump with a mark of 17 feet 1.5 inches. She cleared 9-0 in the pole vault. She cleared 5-2 in the high jump. Friddle also had a third-place time of 27.41 seconds in the 200-meter dash. Saxon sophomore Caroline Ran dall won the girls’ 3200-meter run in 11:46.23. She also had a runner-up time of 5:21.87 in the 1600-meter run. Coldwater senior Grace Huff beat her out in that one with a personal record time of 5:21.87. Saxon sophomore Chloe Pirtle was third in that race with a season-best time of 6:35.53, and she was also third in the 3200-meter run. Hastings girls’ coach Erin Slaughter was also really pleased with notable PRs from Gabby Jusewikcs, Zikarra Warner, Kim Coolidge and Jayden Evans throughout the meet. Junior Olivia Friddle had her top throws of the season with marks of 91-7 in the discus and 33-7.5 in the shot put. She was third in the discus and fourth in the shot put. Olivia was also the runner-up in the pole vault with a season best leap of 9-0 that matched her sister Bella’s height. The Hastings girls also had Pirtle fourth in the 100-meter hurdles. Mad die Elzinga fourth in the 800-meter run, Bella Strimbeck fourth in the 400-meter dash and Zoe Watson rourth in the discus. The Coldwater boys won every event except the pole vault. Saxon sopho more Maverik Peake cleared 11-6 to win the pole vault and junior teammate Isaac Lilley was the runner-up, also clearing 11-6. Cardinal sophomore Drew Vanderpuyl set personal records in winning the 1600-meter run (4:39.18) and the 3200-meter run (10:46.03), just beat ing out the Saxon leaders in those two races. Saxon senior Brandon Simmons wassecondinthe 1600in4:41.75.Saxon senior Micah Johnson was second in the 3200 in 10:48.94. Johnson was fourth in the 1600 and freshman teammate Jackson McKin ney was fourth in the 3200 with a PR run of his own. Tlie Saxon team had junior Cardale Winebrenner third and sophomore Caleb Kramer fourth in the 110-meter high hurdles, and in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles Kramer was third and fellow sophomore Shad Manciu fourth. Sophomore sprinter Logan Kimmel set his PR in the 100-meter dash for the Saxons and then placed third in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24,82. Coldwater freshman Evan Lewis won those two sprints taking the 100 in a PR of 11.21 and then winning the 200 with a PR of 22.71. In the field, Hastings had sophomore Cody Seymour third in the high jump and Kramer fourth as they both cleared 5-2. Junior Odin Twiss was fourth in the discus too. Hastings is set to visit Jackson North west for a conference dual this after noon, May 8, and will go to Marshall to close out conference duals Monday, May 12, TTie Saxon teams were a part of the Corunna Cavaliers Classic last Friday, May 2, with both teams placing eighth in a field of ten teams. Chesaning took the boys’ team title and Chelsea won the girls’ meet. Bella Friddle added qualification for the state finals long jump competition to her previous state qualifying per formance in the high jump. She flew 16-11 to win the long jump Friday at the earlier qualifier event. She won the high jump by clearing 5-6 and also was fourth in the 200-meter dash. Her high jump set a new meet record, breaking the previous record of 5-4 held by Saxon alumnus Emily Westers. Caroline Randall was second in the 3200-meter run in 11:51.24 and placed fourth in the 1600. Olivia Friddle had what was then a PR of 33-4.5 to place third in the shot put and she was sixth in the discus and fourth in the pole vault. Fellow thrower Zoe Watson set her PR in the discus at 97-9 while placing fifth. The Saxon boys and girls also had teams win the throwers relays Friday ~ capping off an undefeated season of thrower relay races for the Saxon boys and girls according to coach Slaughter. Sophomore Liam Renner won the pole vault for the Hastings guys by clearing 12-8 a new personal record for him. Twiss improved his discus PR to 124-1 while placing seventh and was also sixth in the shot put. Simmons had PR times in the two long distance races. He was second in the 3200-meter run in 9:58.09 and fourth in the 1600 in 4:37.37. Johnson was eighth in that 3200. The top relay finish for the Hastings boys came from the team of Renner, Balian Marlette, Luca Di Bernardo and Kimmel that was sixth in the 4x200-meter race with a time of 1:38.71. •I .t » *** t. p. n 1 r r k <■ Si I I L’.nc» IJ > .t •r I « ' c I .j;*’ Wt nij u'o* I JI ■’’•A 4 RS PMr I I 'nrfr t I f J .2 J.h T ( Ui i * rf ► ( •r' t-i' IH t u to/ r S4 . ® •^-Ot 5 .SBk 1 •4-e I • « T I Ui z «. V . . .A •i . 1 ► 11 p 9{ ♦ ilV’ < f 3. •-,4^? '-..1 J ^14. P.V ' I S’’ ' J iA t I J i J /'^ * 4 J t I * A 1 ’A L -*♦4 i ft •4 taal a -- I kv ---- pri .1' 4. i J/' I » Q "I r * J 1 I IJ ■ * 5 4 I 4 : ' k •l. 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Gracie Wilson earned a 6-1,6-2 win over Olivia Suhocki at fourth singles for the Saxons. The Hastings girls on the doubles side closed the day strong. The RedHawks won 12 games against the Saxon doubles teams, but only two of those came in the second set of matches. At the top of the line-up, the Saxon duo of senior Isabella Gee and junior Lauren Gee outscored Marshall juniors Kaya Oswald and Liz Connolly 6-1,6-1. At second doubles, Saxon sophomore Sophia Haywood and senior Ella Fergusen scored a 6-3,6-0 win over Marshall’s Olivia Miller and Hannah Johnson. Freshmen Lillian Edger and Lilly Ran dall scored a 6-2,6-0 win for the Saxons over Marshall juniors Joija Uldriks and Vonda Peterson at third doubles. At four doubs, Hastings junior Alyssa Morton and senior Jordan Milanowski scored a 6-4,6-1 win over Marshall juniors Mattie Herrick and Morgan Baker. The Saxons were set to play host to Hamilton Wednesday, May 7, and the Saxons will be a part of the Lakewood Quad Saturday with Lakewood hosting singles matches and the Saxons hosting doubles matches. Coldwater comes to Hastings for another 1-8 dual Tuesday, May 13. Correction: , 2*11 *< ■ *5 '*''''..Air ' \1 ’ ' Hastings track and field sophomore Chloe Pirtle was incorrectly identified in a photo on page 14 of the April 24, 2025 edition of the Hastings Banner. Pirtle set her personal record in the 100-meter hurdles at the April 18 Hastings Invitational with a tenth-place time of 19.55 seconds. « * ‘ ri i|t AT! £( ; J’ t '•n- zt 'f * / 41V J t e Ms. 15 k. ■ 115 i 2; ikH 5L e 4 k -» J X 3 As Al 'Mbm * I A. c. i } -’4> W' I L I •' u. 'U ' t »r j I .H It 1 h Ik. .'d Ml rfi 1 u -9^^■ U' k K ■xifh. *1 I « ♦ t ,* 1 t Aitu OU »* ,r S f 4 I CELEBRATE SUCCESS! d 'i . 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Tyler Howland sank a birdie on num ber one, his second hole ofthe day. Grady birdied number three, his third hole of the day. Marshall followed with his first birdie of the round, on number three. Haas said that opened the floodgates, and the Panthers finished five strokes ahead of league leading Kalamazoo Christian in the end. The Comets fin- ) JSt'"'' ; ■jjwr: /» • : **^1 i I 1 r55! I9 * ■» . I A ;!dJ/ '■ 31 I • • f ^lO>5iV 'ST! i 1 rioori- ' 'I f . 1 1 ' 4r’-'i‘ r r '*vr' t u w’ 1£ U . I T\ , J t in , / - ■; DHi * » ( ■ •< '□•u ) 9! r ’ ’r t 'ili' u f 'iL'u i. I » n J< I fl • i * hu. U/r I 1 '■■'’'fb;. <*• *r. ] aI ** - f k I J J? I UJ- ft i'r -J4_ a,. s *J* 1 Vt-. rv( 1 A « UJ * •I IJIV DK/Martin squad drops team record score in win at Mullenhurst MV. Ifa. 9 ’ < 11 Thursday, May 8, 2025 ished the day with an overall score of 148 ahead of Hackett Catholic Prep 156, Schoolcraft 156, Lawton 171, Parchment 178 and Constantine 184. Matteson scored a 34. Junior Carter Brickley and the junior Howland both shot 38s for DK/Martin. Kalamazoo Christian was led by senior Ian Tuin who matched Matteson’s 34. The Eagles got 37s from sophomore Brixton Devries and freshman Ian Riggs, and they added a 40 from freshman Hart Hoekzema. The Panther team also got a strong round from junior Gabe Smoczynski who fired a 40, including a birdie on the tough par-4 number seven. The Delton Kellogg/Martin team was back in action Friday at Parchment’s Coaches and Kids abbreviated scramble - where teams scramble on nine holes and the coaches play their own shots. The DK/Martin team took its third straight victory by besting the rurmer-up team by one stroke. “This was a great easy going tour nament to play in before the real grind happens leading into the postseason.” Haas said. ek ; *■ ^1 4^ I MW*’’*** JT. ■ T • t_ Wi^. t « ♦v j . T->' «.. ♦ V WB A ' J 4 -^s •- I r! 1^ f ^5 •**s; •* ) *o I < T* -S < » .WWi** 4 Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf teammates Tyler Howland, Jason Marshall, Carter Brickley, Grady Matteson, Gabe Smoczynski and head coach Nick Haas celebrate winning the SAC Valley jamboree at Mullenhurst Thursday, May 1, with a school-record nine-hole score of 143. Photo provided The Panthers were back at it in the SAC Valley Monday at Island Hills for the jamboree hosted by Constantine. Kalamazoo Christian reasserted itself at the top of the conference standings with a score of 150. Schoolcraft was second at 158 ahead of Hackett 159, DK/Martin 177, Constantine 194, Lawton 206 and Parchment 220. Howland and Matteson both shot 42 for the DK/Martin team. Marshall tallied a 46 and Brickley a 47. 4;' 1 a SC< ! 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Ryan Kammenzind tossed 3.2 innings for the Eagles allow ing the two unearned runs on two hits and ■ one walk. He struck out three. Dawson Weemhoff got the final out : for the Eagles. The three Eagle hits were a double from Teegen Whitmire and singles from Ryan Wise and Kammenzind. Jonathan ; Hawkes walked to leadoff the bailgame, stole second and third and then scored on a ground out by teammate Grant • • I* . I / ' J... .•Cl* I I I' n’ *r Brett Bremer Sports Editor 'I 1'' J f .1 I M » . I ■■ T •A I ' 1' ( . ♦ ■yn; ■ 3 711 R' ^4 ■ h' 'H 9 4 . .j*if T . J.G' ■Ji 1 rj’ ^^4 ■ .wO J T J v ’- I >1 r I ^‘'S vr I 1 t r . j7' o'- I - n. I Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County « ail I Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. May 21, 2025 for the following item. a * _ I .'i T- 7 Pt’ u 1 v 4 f' k r '.k a rv IP 'Sk' J'l5 r H {r Specifications, visual inspection, and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. ' '«44> r-. 4 > X' I 4* r » / 9 * if i ~ a/ ,-r' i:r Stump Grinder - Bandit 3100 towable - 165 HP Gas - 2025 V r *■'» r I I jU J J S i •* < !i'f 1 > t i t ’ I'A The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. f r t I 4 •d • r- 'f t L t ' FC’ * k iOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY ( • i . ■ 1 ' J' .' J’ I 1 : /■ if IX 2U a r •J I t Hl J David Solmes Jim James Jamie Knight k' 1 .ir X r . t « <>'1 A i»t.r.r Chairman Vice Chairman Member •• <■/ I';' I .11 ♦ • \ Wells runs record time in 400, wins three sprints Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity boys’ track and field team ran to a runner-up finish at the 45th Annual Stockbridge Track and Field Invite Friday, May 2. Viking senior Donny Wells led the way. He improved his school record time in the 400-meter dash by winning in 49.34 seconds Friday, He had already qualified for the MHSAA Division 2 Lower Peninsula Track and Field Fi nals in the race even before besting the early qualifying time at the Panthers’ EQ meet. He was just off those early qualifying times in the other two sprints that he won Friday. He took the 100-meter dash ..ina^personal record time of 11.07 seconds. The early state qualifying time for that race in Division 2 is 11.00 seconds. He won the 200-meter dash Friday in 22.7 seconds. The early state qualifying time in that one is 20.60. The Lakewood boys’ team also had the team of seniors Riley Johnson and Troy Acker and sophomores Bryce Goodemoot and Kaden Rohrbacher win the 4x800-meter relay in 9 minutes .69 seconds. Viking senior Ryan Galgoci was the runner-up in the 110-meter high hurdles with a time of 16.48 seconds. Junior teammate Benjamin Possehn improved his PR in that race to 17.24 to place fifth. Possehn set his PR at 43.42 in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles while placing fourth. Galgoci was eighth in that 300 hurdles race in 45.05. Lakewood had top eight finishes in the three longest runs of the day too. Johnson was sixth in the 1600-meter run in 4:55.25 and sixth in the 800-meter run in 2:12.73. Goodemoot added a 3200-meter PR of 10:56.95 which put him fifth in that race. Acker kept improving his PR in the V 400 as he chases after Wells. He placed third in that race with a time of 51.37 seconds. Marshall took the day’s champi onship with 81.5 points ahead of Lakewood 79, Parma Western 75.33, Ottawa Lake-Whiteford 66.33, Jackson Northwest 59.5, Concord 59, Dundee 57.5, Stockbridge 50, Webberville 43.5 and Ann Arbor Greenhills 38, Durand 26.33 and Springport 23. On the track, Lakewood girls were led on the day by freshman sprinter Heidi Carter who was fourth in the 100-meter dash and fourth in the 200-meter dash, and sophomore Alana Raffter who was third in the 300-meter low hurdles. Those two also teamed with junior Taylor Carter and sopho more Jayda Miller for a fourth-place finish in the 4x 100-meter relay with a time of 55.87. Carpenter took the Ione victory for the Lakewood girls with a season best pole vault height of 9 feet 3 inches. Viking senior Kara Fedewa had a PR of 31 -.5 inches in the shot put to place third and also was seventh in the discus with a throw of 88-1. The Lakewood girls were sev enth. Dundee beat out Concord by half a point for the championship in their competition 90.5-90. Ottawa Lake-Whiteford was third with 88 points ahead of Marshall 67.5, Stockbridge 50, Ann Arbor Greenhills 47, Lakewood 39, Springport 38, Parma Western 37.5, Webberville 33.5, Jackson Northwest 19, Durand 17, Byron 14 and Washtenaw Christian 11. The Vikings had a conference dual at Eaton Rapids rained out Tuesday. They head to the Concord Invitational Friday, May 9. Lakewood heads to Williamston for its MHSAA Division 2 Regional meet Friday, May 16. DK boys win pair of one-run baiigames at Biack River Brett Bremer Sports Editor BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMJMISSION X J I- * r NOTICE TO BIDDERS t J I X .1 J • I 1’^ i' \, »• ri' 3<: II jH J- f .1-*’ VanderWoude. The Eagles had runners on second and third with one out in the top of the fourth, but couldn’t add on to the scoreboard. Algoma Christian had gotten the tying run in the bottom of the third and then went up 2-1 with a run in the bottom of the fourth. Algoma Christian struck first in game one, taking a 1 -0 lead in the bottom of the first. The Eagles got three runs in the top of the third, but Algoma Christian battled back in front with three runs in the bottom of the fourth. Algoma Christian had two unearned runs in game two, Nathan Loerop threw the full four in nings for the Eagles. He struck out five, walked four and allowed just one hit. The Eagles had three hits including a pair of doubles by Weemhoff and an RBI single by Loerop. B ■ I J*' ► V- ► In 14 innings the Lakewood varsity baseball team allowedjustonerun against visiting West Michigan Aviation Acade my Friday while sweeping a non-conference doubleheader. Lakewood took the opener 6-1 and then shut out the Aviators 6-0 in game two. Tanner Haight earned the complete game win on the mound for the Vikings in game two. He struck out six while giving up four hits and two walks. The fiptfive Lakewobd batters reached safely to start off the bottom of the fourth inning as they boosted a 1-0 lead to 4-0. Remi Horstman and Michael Goodemoot had RBI singles in the inning, and Horst- Eagles bested in pair of one-run GL6 ballgames *r 11 Haight and Guiles toss complete games against Aviators Brett Bremer man stole home as part of ±at rally. The eight Viking hits in game two were all singles. Hollis Poll was 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI and Goodemoot was 2-for-2. Ethan Guiles, Seth Willette and Brady Makley each singled once. Guiles drove in two runs. Guiles earned the complete game win on ±e mound in game one striking out eight while walking two and allowing four hits. The Vikings had 12 hits in that opener with 11 singles and double from Poll. Poll was l-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored. Carter Stewart, Horstman and Logan Faulkner had two hits each. Faulkner had a team-high three RBIs. Reily Teigeler drove in two runs, and Loggan Murray and Horstman had one RBI each. The Lakewood team will make up its rained out Capital AreaActivities Confer ence White Division doubleheader from Tuesday at Lansing Sexton on Friday afternoon and then head to South Haven for a tournament Saturday, May 10. The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team improved to 5-2 in the Southwest ern Athletic Conference Central Division with a pair of one-run wins at Black River Tuesday. The River Rats had the tying run on third and the winning run on second with two out in the bottom of the fifth of game two before DK pitcher Keegan Hill scooped up a ground ball to record the final out in the 4-3 Panther win. Elliott Rogers started the nightcap for Delton Kellogg and allowed one run in three innings on three hits and a walk. He struck out three. Brock Hickerson and Easton Reynolds threw in relief for DK before Hill came on to get the final out. DK took a 4-0 lead in the ballgame with two runs in the top ofthe first and two more in the top of the second. The Panther offense consisted of eight hits. Gauge Stampfler was 2-for-3 with a run scored and Tucker Tack was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Dylan Fichtner and Tanner Wyant both doubled once, and Rogers and Hill both singled once. Delton was also helped by four Black River errors which helped DK score two unearned runs. The Panthers had an early lead in game one too, scoring five times in the top of the third inning. The Panthers led 6-3 through four innings and then fought off the River Rats the rest of the way. Tack started on the mound and went three innings allowing two runs without giving up a hit. He walked three. Stampfler, Owen Rogers and Elliott Rogers all threw in relief. At the plate, Elliott Rogers had a double, a run scored and an RBI, Fichtner and Hill both singled twice. Hill scored two runs and drove in one. Fichtneralso walked once and scored a run. Stampfler had a single two RBIs, a walk and a run scored. DK also got an RBI single from Tack. Fichtner and Tack had two stolen bases each and the Panther team had seven as a team. The Delton Kellogg teams are set to go to Watervl iet for two ballgames this afternoon, May 8. The Panthers head to Gull Lake for the Blue Devils’ Strike Out Cancer event Saturday. The Panthers return to SAC Cen tral play Tuesday at Galesburg-Augusta. �Mt 1 12 Thursday, May 8, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com a- TK gets first softball win over Wayland since 2019 > I <«• I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor if Sil 4 <5 I Some Saturday tournament trophies just mean a little more. The Trojans won’t forget this one any time soon. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity softball team bounced back from getting swept in its OK Gold Conference doubleheader with visiting Wayland in Middleville April 29 by beating the Wildcats 7-5 in the finals of Saturday’s Thomapple Kellogg Invitational. It is the first win for the Trojans over the Wildcats since their 2019 district tournament, the first varsity softball win over Wayland for any of the TK ballplayers, and the first varsity win over the Wildcats for TK head coach Ashley Garrett as a coach or a player. Scoring four runs in the top of the fourth inning pushed TK in front of the Wildcats 7-4 and they held on the rest ofthe way. Centerfielder Kenzie Bouma was 2-for-4 at the plate in the win with an RBI and three runs scored. “Honestly, you just really have to go in andjust know that your teammates are counting on you to be there for them,” Bouma said. “We lost to Wayland, I think it was Tuesday, and this this was a game where I was just really motivated to be there for my teammates at the right time and keep my eye on the ball, and not let the mental game get in the way.” “We really wanted it. We know we have lost to Wayland in the past, and it was really the perfect time at our own home invite to have this be our chance I > <♦ f ) J r*' ' V A. r I jrr?_ Al* 1 4 S»'^ x4» •• I xs </> Aubree Stevens pitches for Thornapple Kellogg during the championship game of the TK Invitational Saturday against Wayland. tl * 4k /.y > 4 *1 J I > * < ™f J f ’IN <! - s 1 J r ’Wk I 1 I#* 1 4 ’**w. '■i' t r f « t- Ar' • >t » I I ! * V# i* 1 ^'Z I I »>• i I I /S S V > wV' >1 I & V 85- ! J \**« i s^n 44 r I ;• ri •» >1^ A *.<4» 9^ 'X'•5 < •J t / The Thornapple Kellogg varsity softball team, including (from left) Anna Romph, Chloe Bossenberger, Adelaide Holderman, Kenzie Bouma, McKenna Hoebeke, Jenna Robinett and Aubree Stevens, walks off its diamond happy after scoring a 7-5 win over Wayland in the championship game of Saturday’s Thornapple Kellogg Invitational in Middleville. The victory is the first for the Trojans over the Wildcats since their 2019 district meeting. Photos by Brett Bremer •s F 1 f J 1 f ri 1 • fk.' ^1' . * u **’ I ( at redemption. That felt good.” The Wildcats shut out the Trojans in their OK Gold doubleheader last week with 9-0 and 11 -0 wins, with game two ending on a walk-offhome run in the fifth inning that boosted the Wildcat lead to double figures. “I just think that we had a talk Thursday about being there for each other. I think that really helped us, bringing that into this game. Putting that into play and being hyped for each other. Even when we were down we didn’t get down. The mental game you don’t let that get in the way, look at the scoreboard and keep competing and you’ll win.” TK put a lot of work in on its “mental game” last week. “I told them on Tuesday that it wasn’t a skill thing. That is not why we lost. Wayland just has a littler higher soft ball IQ and softball savvy than us right now,” coach Garrett said, “and we really worked on that the last couple days in practice and they put it to use toda/ We actually did classroom session. We talked about different things. We talked about different base running things. We talked about our approach at the plate and what pitch we’re looking for and just little things like that. My team has a bunch of girls that play travel ball, it was just getting them to realize what is going around them and thinking a play ahead.” TK had seven hits in the win. Bouma was the only girl with multiple hits. She drove in a run with a single in the top of the third, and managed to work her way out of a pickle between first and second to finish safely at second after the throw in from the outfield initially tried to cut down a Trojan runner at the plate. That hit tied the game at 3-3 at the time. TK got singles from McKenna Hoebeke, Adelaide Holderman and Jenna Robinett. Holderman, Robinett, Aubree Stevens and Chloe Bossenberger had one RBI each. A couple of Wildcat errors got the Trojans’ go-ahead rally started in the top of the fifth. Holderman had an RBI single, and Stevens and Bossenberger put together back-to-back, two-out doubles to extend the TKJ lead. Stevens was the winning pitcher. She allowed two runs, one earned, on five hits and two walks across the final five innings. She struck out one. Robinett started in the circle for TK allowing three runs on five hits. She struck out one too. Wildcat starting pitcher Harmony Laker allowed seven runs in five innings in the circle, but only one was earned. She walked one and struck out nine. TK got to her for seven hits. Madi Ludema closed things out for the Wildcats with two shut out innings. “The thing we really worked on was getting our trigger out of the way and getting our front foots down so we can rotate and hit the ball,” Garrett said of her team’s improvements at the plate be tween games against the Wildcats. “And they did so much better with it. I was a little nervous. Comstock Park’s pitching was not Wayland’s pitching, so 1 was a... little nervous with how they were going to adjust and they did it right out of the gate. It was fun to see.” TK opened its day at the tournament with a 16-1 win over Comstock Park. Holderman pitched and allowed one unearned run in four innings. She struck out seven and walked one. The TK offense had nine hits in the win including doubles from Alyssa Schaefer, Stevens and Bouma. Bouma was344^ in that one with two runs scored and two RBIs. Stevens was 2-for-2 with two runs scored and five RBIs, and she also walked twice. Allison Wolowicz was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three RBIs. Wayland earned its spot in the tourna ment championship game with a 23-0 win over Delton Kellogg to start the day. ir 4 ‘H w' irH* I f ' 0 , 1’ *•' t • I i;i‘j t ! U ft■, V I r, 9^ TTT*- •** rr* f 9f I r .1.^1 I J!’ J .b > I I r >uJ JJ ‘ -wirj*•* t rj. .p’t >• J—’ * \ 1 u lab totoiJr . __ J % 4 iBUsIdr/ofc adfcznr. ’’v Fp 1 J,' J 3^' i! I 'f 70 If Jt* 73 I * Hj =1 V y Ik;; 9 ( .o 9ft -luatiigiial 1 •* i 8 .1 Pl 1^“ % b " t. T ..4 IS i « c ♦♦ ♦ . I 7. t i > r A « .1 I # h'xatsied r I I I 1 24 !! F f/tj *®r. J LI bl . n > .-.H^ I I 0^ e 3 -▼T’l miiqo^ Faiiiii c aV 9 tJ 1 ■■' SI ,r d I I I f I **•. • V 6 u via LLvnriaffidl 1 .1 I' nr*" J ijO f If* SJ .4 H Md fK-* > ®)dn& Kb * T i?. L . > ! r • *• I 'k Hi I I 4 1 7^ I p 1^* '"■v r u I i.M .I ■ IjI IN k* 1*. J ft “T u • .p'h/i t < Tl n I ** • ns aS 7 i I e s .* •• • , / 2? ir =-’ * 1 ''4i. - np -CJ life l/E Tj*i' n ' T 4 V Four guys finished in the 40s for the Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team as it hosted the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division at Centennial Acres Wednesday, April 30. The Lakewood team beat out Ionia by a stroke and finished just two back of Lansing Catholic. Charlotte took the day’s team title with a score of 167 strokes *I' I / Brett Bremer Sports Editor ) J A Vikings shoot to third at their home jamhoree r I I •zu Portland sophomore Joseph Nobis and Charlotte senior Reid Blasius both shot 39 to share individual medalist honors. The Oriole team added a 40 from junior Noah Rob inson, a 43 from junior Peyton Edick and a 45 from sophomore Andrew Buzzard to get the team victory. Lansing Catholic was led by senior Hayden Riley’s 41 and the Cougars got a 42 from sophomore Adam Killingsworth. Ionia freshman Bryce Schmid led his team with a 42. The conference will get together for a jamboree hosted by Sexton at Royal Scot in Lansing today, May 8. • rV f . I' r e 1 ? R ahead of Lansing Catholic 172, Lakewood 174, Ionia 175, Portland 180, Eaton Rapids 184, Olivet 191 and Lansing Sexton 233. Senior Cole Thrun led the Viking team with a 41 that put him fourth overall individually. He bounced back from a double bogie on number two to par three of his next six holes and added a birdie on the 375-yard, par-4 number four. Sophomore Bryson Boucher was sixth overall for the Vikings with a 42, and Lakewood got a 42 from senior Kenny Dutkiewicz and a 47 from sophomore Vance O’Mara. r I*' - *-w »r .r ff 1 4 ♦ !, «• Pl I I -^Qilgrtif ’ *Hiv f ■i I '1 TK ladies looking to repeat as OK Gold champs Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team will look to finish off an undefeated OK Gold Conference season this afternoon, May 8, at the conference championship meet hosted by Wyoming at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. The TK ladies finished off a 6-0 season of confer ence duals with victories over Wayland and South Christian at Wayland Union High School Monday. The Trojans beat the host Wildcats 104.5-32.5 and the South Christian girls 100-37. The Wayland boys are in the same position as the TK girls having improved to 6-0 in conference duals with wins over the Trojans and Sailors Monday. The TK boys close the season of conference duals at 2-4. The TK hurdlers are really hitting their stride as the season winds down. Senior Brooklyn Hannon, junior Mia Hilton and freshman Amya Gater placed 1 -2-3 in both the 300-meter low hurdles and the 100-meter hurdles for the TK girls Monday. All three improved their personal record time in the 300 hurdles. Harmon won in 45.74, Hilton was second in 43.36 and Gater placed third in 47.61. Harmon was third and Hilton eighth in that race at the 2024 MHSAA Lower Pen insula Division 2 Track and Field Finals. In the 100s Monday, Harmon won with a time of 15.25 seconds, Hilton was second in 15.93 and Gater improved her PR to 16.65 to place third. Junior sprinter Jordyn Fitros had another big after noon for the TK ladies. She won the 100-meter dash in 13.00 and the 200-meter dash in 26.67. TK senior Ava Crews had a pair of individual wins too taking the 1600-meter run in 5 minutes 43.43 seconds and the 3200-meter run in 11:40.74. South Christian junior Chloe Rinzema prevented a sweep of the wins in the individual races on the track by the TK ladies. She took the 400-meter dash in a PR of 58.46 seconds and she won the 800-meter run in 2:27.40 just besting a season-best time of 2:28.68 from Crews. The TK ladies won the three sprint relays. Soph omore Elile Harmon, junior Madison Kietzman, sophomore Estefani Sanchez Vega and sophomore Sydney Martin wont he4x200-meter relay in 1:51.52. The team of Kietzman, Sanchez Vega, Martin and senior Emma Dykhouse won the 4x100-meter relay in 52.57 seconds. To close the evening, the TK team ofjunior Payton Gater, Brooklyn Harmon, Hilton and Amya Gater won the 4x400-meter relay in 4:16.98. Dykhouse also improved her shot put personal record with a mark of 35-10 and senior teammate Lilly McKeown was second with a put of 29-3. The only victories for the TK boys came from senior Jacob Draaisma who took the 800-meter run in 2:00.47 and the 1600-meter run in 4:32.92. Hurdlers had a good day on the boys’ side too overall. Wayland sophomore Alex Hubbard and senior Malachi Rodriguez set PRs in placing 1-2 in the llO-meter high hurdles. South Christian junior Daniel Egler won the 300-meter intermediate hur dles, with TK sophomore Brandon Velting second in that race with a PR of 42.88 that left him just four 4x200-meter relay team. Last Saturday, May 3, the TK ladies took the cham pionship and die boys were third at the Cougar In vitational hosted by Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Both teams had a pair of event wins. The TK ladies had the team of Brooklyn Harmon, Fitros, Amya Gater and Hilton win the 4x200-meter relay in 1:46.76 and junior Payton Gater won the high jump by clearing 4-10. The TK boys’ had junior Brayden Muma win the discus with a throw of 109-7 and Derious Robinson win the long jump with a personal record leap of 18-8.75. I I 4 •J .' 1 in I ■1 I I Ia T'ft' b X I T.; 4 I .7 I I |£— r o s 1 I *f r )gL4 - •J 'i: fi' ? 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The TK team of sophomore Elliott Neff, senior Lucas McNabnay, freshman Maddox Vanengen and sopho more Jackson Smith was a little over a second back in 46.71 and the fastest Wayland team in that race was just eight hundredths of a second behind TK. The foursome that included Wayland senior Landon Dunahoo was DQ’d in that 4x100. He was a part of wins in his three other events. He took the 100-meter dash in 11.51, the 200-meter dash in a PR of22.84 and raced as a part of the Wildcats’ winning ■li V i A 5 V A I I i- I <. J a I �4M I I -x HiW : I I I Ih* V Ij 7 4^ I w F lw f.Cl » > (> 9« i ,b 'Att' .zi (j** w I ' .t I u? •?? IK 7^‘'‘ . ♦ I ♦ > * iV-z ■ i™feW’W |IA ' iTk ( V — . <Vii. -A 1 f r W Wb. -«« r. J '« RJ . I X A A.'* I II , J 't ?>• i. r < < J * < y:<>' I X fl t” bl i “I > J / f Si -a v^l 9 r " I x\ ¥ «e I './ % I *9 I . t 'li^ ;3 * ■'* 4 •V ?> JUi. I F 7 r 19 r I « 'Ci *5 1 I > 1 1 A r 3 7* ^c c V I I ■ni > I J* Tg ill;: .1.1 . Jf I < h 4 14 1 * 4 *• 4 u. I < r T r * t El* r* 4-^ i w I SfB». ■ V S f I lit; 'rJ' . » Brett Bremer Sports Editor on through the whole month of May. We were short on players today. I know Delton Kellogg made quick work of J next week we have prom coming up.” the bottom of the seventh. He said the biggest thing he sees Delton Kellogg senior Lillie Steele I chance when players are fatigued is led off the bottom of the seventh inning that mental focus can wane defensively. 4 ’ reaching on a Comstock Park error in “When we’re fresh we're making the consolation game of the Thomap those routine plays non-stop,” Lyons ple Kellogg Invitational in Middleville -A‘L said. “With this team there is a learning I Saturday. She promptly took second on v-gtf*-'j curve. We have got the four freshmen, a a wild pitch, went to second on a sac couple sophomores and just one junior rifice by freshman teammate Madison they ’ re all still learning. I still think 4: Muskovin, and then took off for home we ’ re on the right path to compete well IK as a wild pitch got by the Comstock in districts to be honest with you.” Park catcher. DK will be all right if it hits like it ‘ Steele hesitated only momentarily did against Comstock Park. Junior Jalin after getting her initial jump off third. 4 Lyons at the top ofthe line-up was 4-forThe ball beat her to the plate, but she <1 1 5 with a double and three singles. She slid in under the tag to give the Delton a. scored four times. Sophomore Olivia Kellogg varsity softball team a 17-16 Post was 4-for-4 with two triples, two win over the Comstock Park girls. Delton Kellogg head coach Jesse doubles and a walk. She scored four .£ I Lyons, the team’s third base coach, said runs too. « the decision to take off was all Steele. S’ Senior Paige Davis and freshman Jill He doesn’t want his girls to be waiting i Brandli were both 2-for-4 with a single to hear his voice in those situations. and a double. Steele had a single and The Delton Kellogg girls got thumped ?'h.LiT a triple and freshman Sophie Lebeck by tradition powerhouse Wayland in the ii. tripled once too, and senior Madelynn opening round of the tournament, fall ■■:k. Palmer singled once. ing 23-0, then built a 16-12 lead through I Muskovin got the pitching victory. -4> ■ •‘‘^h four innings against Comstock Park. Palmer pitched the three-inning game -4^ A walk, a single and a couple Delton against Wayland for DK, and Lyons said errors allowed the Comstock Park girls * I . V she actually pitched pretty well despite to score three runs in the top of the the final score. sixth to get within 16-15, and then the J’liM, The Delton Kellogg girls were back in Comstock Park team took advantage of action Monday splitting a doubleheader another DK error to score the tying run *s at Lawton. The Blue Devils took game in the top of the seventh inning. one 1 21 and then the Panthers came », The Delton Kellogg girls fought out L, * back to take game two 7-5. of a bases loaded jam there though in Jalin Lyons was 3-for-4 with two runs the top of the seventh to allow just one and two RBls in the game two win. . 1^. run, creating the possibility for the quick The Delton Kellogg girls are sched walk-off win. uled to go to Watervliet for two today, “We ended up, we made enough ' J plays,” coach Lyons said. “The biggest May 8. They will be a part of a tourna ment at Lakewood Saturday - taking thing with the younger kids is now we’re on Lakewood and Central Montcalm. getting into the meat of the schedule where we are playing more than we’re The Panthers go to Galesburg-Augusta practicing. You can start to see a little for a Southwestern Athletic Conference bit of fatigue settling in. It’s not going to Central Division doubleheader Tues get better, because we have games right day, May 13. •r-• •<5 F • • 'wssKaaii' A. 4? 13 Thursday, May 8, 2025 Steele sprints home to clinch DK win at tourney £ •A ¥ THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com * • * l»c% : V 1" X Ji I r t,-1> n > n.*^THw s 7 4 T *< £. 9 k I .1 >1 ' V"^-S.A u;- r i.^- -i i b * t « 1 1 □T y J/ ■**i5 'f .»s T Opi 2 .-*! - ri . 'Ft r 1?^ 1 *r r a Uyc» »<» •• j* 10 < w > I «> .J / I * ‘r« Z s 1 •« Il I UUj I ' " *J 4,* ’*T1 > nr I. . J I' r * 'Y’ A. 'JERU.'.. 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Hastings was second at 350 ahead of Lakewood 353, Thomapple Kellogg 358, Battle Creek Lakeview 367, Lowell 367m Pennfield 385, Potter’s House Christian 392 and Lowell ‘B’4O4. “It’s okay,” Jensen said of a 74. “I could have played better, but I am happy with that. “I could have putted a lot better. I left some birdies out there,” he added. He said his driver and irons were pretty strong Friday, and he had a couple espe cially nice, long drives on five and ten during his round. He said the greens at The Legacy are getting better and better all the time as they wake up from their winter slumber, and he’s doing his best to improve on and around them. “I definitely get on the short range and practice chipping, and putting I come out a lot of times at night when the course is empty and just practice green speeds and reading putts. Just playing a lot too,” Jensen said of those efforts to get better around the greens. That’s always a place to make up strokes. Lakewood head coach Jason Solgat said he’s really working to get his guys better at the short-game too. “We just can’t get out of the gates. We’re like in a bad horse race. We startoff last and we’re chasing ourselves through the round, and it has been like that all year. We have been finishing top three in ev erything we’ve finished in. That has been ourM.O., but ifyou look at our scores we can’t get out of the gates. Really going in on chipping and putting, because that is where we’re gaining strokes. Guys tell me they’re four putts, and I’m like, ‘we don’t do that around here.’ “Another thing here, three strokes out of second or so, and I know a kid that started with a quad and I know a kid that started with a double bogie. After three holes of golf, we were +12 already. I’d rather see that mid-round or not at all. We’ve got to learn just to come out of the gates... when we start playing to our potential We’re going to be good.” He thinks his team still has a good shot at chasing down the league leaders from Lansing Catholic and Charlotte in Sure, a lot of practice helps, but one good way to improve putting is just to put the bal 1 closer to the hole in the first place. Saxon junior Daniel Jensen hit an eight iron with a little draw from the tee box up the hill on the par-3 number 18 at The Legacy at Hastings Friday during the Hastings Invitational. “Apparently it hit near the hole and I had ten feet left for birdie ” Jensen said. “That felt nice, especially after a double on 15. It felt nice.” Jensen was one over through his first 12 holes Friday before that double bogie on number 15, one of the toughest holes on the course, but he bounced back with a birdie on the short, par-5 number 17 and then another on that par-3 18. He said despite playing a lot of rounds at The Legacy, he can’t remember the last time he birdied 18 and it certainly isn’t something he has done often. He was the only one to birdie 18 Friday. Jensen closed his round with a twoover-74 to win the day’s individual cham- Hastings senior Hunter Pennington shoots his ball towards the green on number 16 Friday during the Hastings Invitational at The Legacy. 4 > A ‘ \ i e iV c. ?< * I, w J 4, 9 <♦ i 5 4 r f y r > I I % i * / ■ 'I w r> 6 < ( ’ -J' 4 I .1 J r *1 J 1 ? I 1 4 I J ■ . I I c. % a J s Hastings junior Daniel Jensen fires his tee shot up onto the green on the par-3 number 18 Friday during the Hastings Invitational. Jensen was the only player in the field to birdie 18 and he finished as the day's individual champion. ** * * * Tr» —*-./i O' I MB*' J RP 'i/sl 4 5M ♦s 'I L ffSiT- < I » ’ ••1 1^—»•• rtll Photos by Brett Bremer r* J 6 • Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Parker Dahley and Ioniajunior Cole Petersen. The tournament champs from Ionia also had ju nior Adam Kramer in fifth place with an 83. Hastings freshman Andrew Barton finished in a tie for tenth overall with an 89. The Saxons also got a 92 from junior Bronson Elliott and a 95 from senior Hunter Pennington. Lakewood’s top four was filled out by a 93 from senior Kenny Dutkiewicz and a 96 from sophomore Vance O’Mara. Thomapple Kellogg got a 90 from se nior Owen Comer, a 90 from senior Ky Ian Pratt anda91 from senior Ryan Skidmore. The Saxons took part in the Laingsburg Wolfpack Open stroke play event at Pine Hills Golf Course Saturday and placed eighth in a field of 14 teams. Hastings was back in action Monday at the Battle Creek Lakeview Invite Monday at Cedar Creek Golf Course and placed ninth in a l5-team field. Jensen was fourth in Battle Creek Monday with an even-par-72. Elliott shot an 84 for the Saxons, Barton an 89 and Pennington a 91. The Saxons had an overall score of 336. Portage Central won the day’s event on a tiebreaker over Jackson Northwest after both teams had their top four record an overall score of 297. Marshall was third with a 299. the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this spring. Ionia is also a CAAC White member, and Solgat said the Bulldogs shot the best on Friday he’s seen them shoot all season. loniahad four guysamongthe top seven scorers led by freshmen Bryce Schmid and Carson Schmid. Bryce shot a 76 to finish second individually behind Jensen. Carson shot a 78. Lakewood was led by senior Cole Thrun who was third individually with a 77. Solgat said strong putting and improved tempo up and down the fairways helped Thrun put together a good score. “Not quick back, quick through,” Solgat said Thrun’s sw|ng mechanics. “Cole used to have this thing where he would go back and then pause and then come through. Lately Cole is quick back, quick through. Today Cole was we’ll get back and we’ll get through at just a nice medium pace. Golf is a contact sport, but how good ofcontact you can make and not how hard you can hit the ball... He was putting well. I saw him come off nine here where he dropped a birdie putt. I asked him how he was doing and he said, ‘my putter is hot” I said, looks like it. He’s been pretty consistent.” Lakewotxl sophomore Bryson Boucher shot an 87 to finish in a tie for seventh with Jr Si < ft t p* •I ■'’3hg‘J ‘JTOmrKiqo 'I JiKMr srfT iarat/i slo j louw 'Jf,had oela amoj ((^,3 m kZ - gobg / I■ -J >. r * I I } 'IS 11117/1 ns^n^i im/o fimoi a • k4J Ai 4:* /'i r . •» k i« •. 1 'Wnrnnfl" ( j’n,i I 9 t l^KdS cgy/ T • •iT. i > I I I I > [I "Jr®.,sSS.JS".7’ f 1 49 I on^oH -1032 If ■ t I //» / ■1/ • I / HU e,. s 1 jn; / i >Wlt ri! ri * fn9q*j_-jpntfn^ I '.?8UJ0) unfi /e agsaaeH .’maei M ri J jUt&d 5’ni )fi vghnoM i iquog i t ..i '!'H nadir^eani ’H'hm . 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'“W'cLibrary ‘27 .irate Street H ■ 93 Ml 49058 I 4 _ •V. J .•!> 4 *•«> 'A- Cl. -4i^. □u J • t c THE HASTINGS •.fc VOL. 170, NO. 55 tb. a: I* b « lb/ :7l ?.4 ’ • 4 BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Hastings to honor fallen veterans at Memorial Day parade aanteaN Molly Macleod f £ I •• . ! Organizers and groups around the county will utilize the upcoming Memorial Day weekend to hold honorary events for fallen veterans. The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. The parade will form at the comer of Boltwood and State Streets at 8:30 a.m. and the parade will step off at 9:30 a.m. This year's route will trav el west on State Street to North Broadway, then north on Broadway to the veter- i f 1 \ fT - Ji, I f ; ♦rib 1 V • ' f' r The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 honor guard fires a rifle salute during a previous year’s Memorial Day proceedings in Hastings, nie xMo h^xyMn Bam al the GAR monument, al the end of the Avenue of Flags. The grave of the mosi recent ly buried veteran will receive the final wreath and honors of the event. As is the case w ith pre vious years for the event, no political signs, banners, posters, sirens or horns will be allowed in the parade and candy and other handouts will not be distributed to maintain a solemn tone for the event. Those interested in par ticipating in the parade are asked to contact Post 45 at 269-953-6998 or hastingslegionpost45@gmail.com. ans memorial, where two wreaths will be placed; one honoring all veterans and one a POW-MIA wreath. The honor guard will conduct a rifle salute, followed by the playing “Taps" and a short presentation honoring alt veterans. The next stop will be on the bridge to place a wreath in the Thomapple River in honor of military personnel who have served on and under the seas. The honor guard will fire an additional rifle salute, followed by the playing of “Taps." Finally, the procession will finish al Riverside Cemetery Editor MH0W9»i9tM^ THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, May 15, 2025 wwv/ HasfingsBanner.com “■■■■ ‘ ■ DEVOTED TO BANNER V s I 4 -* • t • i fl 5 I I I ■" I ■••IS —— 1 1 I •l Four face charges in alleged murder of missing Nashville man Three inducted at fourth HPAC Wall of Fame ceremony « rtrt >I .*1 4rl V '. - J J b I I 1 t I •n n 5* . I •. rk: fr. ■> < •!? »I ^-1 : r .’I, I a»x r. Dennis Mansfield « *cV > A •V 5* Staff Writer A quartet of individuals is fac ing a variety of charges linked to the alleged murder of a 42-yearold Nashville resident who was originally reported missing in December 2024. Eaton County Sheriff’s Office officials stated they believed Gregory Brian Pennington, 42, of Nashville, was the victim of “foul play" after deputies responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on the 4000 block of Michigan Road in Vermontville on Dec. 11. The vehicle was later determined to belong to Pennington. Officials reportedly discovered Pennington’s body on April 29 on a parcel off of Allegan Road in Chester Township. “This case is being investigated as an apparent homicide,” ECSO officials posted on the department's Facebook page. “At this time, four suspects are in custody and charges have been authorized by the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office against the individuals in connection with Pennington’s death.” Chris Anderson, chief assistant prosecuting attorney for the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office, said on Tuesday, May 13, that investigators believe Pennington was allegedly murdered between Nov. 12 and 14, 2024, citing court documents. f <* A 9 1^- r b s ? -ai •r 5 •l •l 4 »4 » I *MJ » J k Si A. •fl A * t 1 < 4 t L- •: I I f pr»J. I- « A > 1 < > i I • T V . A irai / I*' 'ii j 11 G I ■ J. r * J I • ■r.’ £"*3 ♦ > 5: I I • 4 • SZA^i •* I T* it GieF*-' eiP I w 1 < ?V6hrA pnA 1 < •■i^«aa|BnxTfr I 4 I ) I 1 4 I I J! The Hastings Performing Arts Center’s Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame is sporting three new members after Friday's induction ceremony. Pictured in front of the wall are (from left) Terry Dennison. Thornapple Players president Angie Seeber, Thornapple Players founder Norma Jean Acker and Dennis O'Mara, Photox by Molly Macleod b Molly Macleod flVifWmyilW I >4aK 'K' El ■V..4 xs6to <emtoutJte!f«n«rnadBain*9n»Tn A«bU WIA awiwm': omuh at: ■MNltniillIilIWujl «t MSBiHln iisM. J I * iVrKMnmjooii • -nopusnC •s .>_ ' ' 4 >H‘fl i 6 ll’WsoTOnji « -k'i J. 2^'i" •i 1 if-vj * s# SP« fr «I I : Nominees were introduced by col leagues. Dennison was introduced by Sandy Billingsley; O’Mara was intro duced by Lauren Tripp; and the Thor napple Players, represented by founder Norma Jean Acker and current president Angie Seeber, were introduced by Carol Svihl. “Tonight, we honor a man whose passion, dedication and heart helped to shape the cultural landscape of Hastings, Michigan," said Billingsley of Dennison on Friday. Editor Three new members were inducted into the Hastings Performing Arts Center’s Wall of Fame at its fourth annual induc tion ceremony. Terry Dennison, Dennis O'Mara and the Thomapple Players were inducted into the Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame at the ceremony Friday nighL May 9. Kyle Steward, Robert Oster and Matt Goebel were inducted during last year's ceremony. Dennison and his mother, Marleah Dennison, made lasting impacts on the city through donations that helped estab lish the Dennison Performing Arts Center inside the Barry Community Enrichment Center. Dennison, a retired world geogra phy teacher of 31 years, has always had a love for the arts. A dancer, performer and educator, Dennison has been involved with the Thomapple Players, a fellow 2025 Wall of Fame inductee, since its genesis in 2000. See FAME on 4 See CHARGES on 4 I •St' I •, |lli|9i!!il tJTx <■ 4 / i V. 4 •M* < . I f• I p * 9« B' >1 I # :? 1. t J- r!• .• </ :: r it «■« «« M W. -n* * ■ 1r ■ft r I T“ fc «fl J a “/• Ta4^ I •A I I fl fl J !l r? I •I s I I I fl9» 9B «9 9fl « IL •r ? k r Ifl 9 ■9 9fl •9 •9 ( 9 ’fc' S- ' , flfl 9b h r I * flfl 8 if J * ’t ■it TK CLEARS EVERY HURDLE ON ITS WAY TO ANOTHER TITLE PAGE 13 V SHOP LOCAL M I 4.: ,4 .33'’ * i’H iji I* • L •» I a • > M . p V) ** < 3 n fli» «• > t •4 •V s «« •W MBH M ,1 SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM «fl _e» St YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE 9* •W 99 f :b •f I A c SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 •b Ijl Spend it here. Keep it here. INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. • 1 I r*' i^r k •1* V ( “12'] f k kb I t I L 0310^92* 12 VIE^AILj^m^ Group < .bu THE HASTINGS BANNER v O’*' •*x V v.r A < • LI I* .’35 ti4 •’ I n **« •4^ ♦ ♦ •x* rf L'. ♦ rd A r.v T* ♦ J •• . t .1 % » i L. . I * ' 4 t �I i Thursday, May 15, 2025 2 f •/ A T Ha.«ng.B<.nn., con, banner MHAS;, ’ ti . OinnteiMi sH Amatrol equipment soon to be installed in revamped metal shop at DKHS Karen Turko*Ebright Staff Writer - ----- - — _ _ _ _ _ _ IklI Manufacturing experts and teachers arc preparing for an innovative technology program kicking off in the fall at Delton Kellogg High School. Through the IGNnFVAmatrol pro gram, students will learn skills that could lead them to several career paths, including robotics and automation, in dustrial design and ITZnelwork security, to name a few. After applying a little elbow grease, some cIcan-up and fresh paint, the metal shop at Delton Kellogg High School is ready for the installation of Amatrol Equipment. Il was announced to school officials earl ier this year that through the advocacy effort.s of the Michigan Manufacturing Association (MMA), Delton Kellogg High School, Athens High School in Troy, and LIFT: The National Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation institute in Detroit are all recipients of a SI million appropriation from the state legislature. DK High School Principal Jim Hogoboom said he eagerly waits to watch his students gain skills and learn from manufacturing industry leaders through the IGNITE Amatrol program. He added that the skills will lead them to successful careers. LIFT Executive Vice President, Joe Steele, who also handles public affairs, said Delton Kellogg and Athens High Sch(x)ls will each receive their grants in the form of equipment built by Amatrol, estimated at approximately $420,000 apiece. Because LIFT provides an online and in-class curriculum, the organization will receive a smaller al location ofrough ly $ 160,000 to pay its staff and cover the necessary costs to deploy the program. Superintendent Jeremy Wright said that, in addition to preparing students for careers in manufacturing, the grant also al lows them to get a taste ofwhat to expect and the ability to take industry certifica tions for free and add that to their resumes for employment post-high school. Innovators of the IGNITE curriculum developed the program to align spe cifically with the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council and numerous Smart Automation Certi fication Alliance (SACA) certifications. DK shop teacher Brad Knobloch said employers highly value those certificates. Delton Kellogg School officials and teachers are excited that their students will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the Amatrol equipment and the IGNITE curriculum. The equipment will be similar to what is at the LIFT Detroit Institute and is a key part of the IGNITE: Mastering Man ufacturing curriculum, Steele explained. Furthermore, the students will be given a wide look at various advanced manu facturing tools and techniques. _____ DIQ.-st r./j s I I "C- ■ • ’Z: • i-A r 4 I 4> A > 4 I. jiS f > * I 1 jl» t8 ki I, I < X < t 1 ’ - r 4 < V iT 1 J ( K » I t I r'' ! •JL1 • -iV-. T a r« », r i in * ir ' ’ * *** h* .. 1.. k I & •k 9 % J I 4?.’ 4 *> V|*| 040 R 4R \« •T. ‘I* . j: ' A* '*■' i^'' f ' :rf Pictured here is the Delton Kellogg High School metal shop before it was revamped. Courtesy photos r** I r P‘’ r *i I k\\\R ti s< . #- V tv; I ( I * ::ri'' <' 4 » I ) 4 L r - * ■ X* )1 i > jit a V*- * t 1 i3* 4 '^s*' A < V >r I % i*l I t bI” glS < 1 1 « fl ♦** Sb \l k r :& 'J - ♦ 4 #• ■ 4- 4 r I h ilS' . fl '■« * a J kfl/ i } V* a IIfl' >• t 4^' s k ■» — 4 w => 3 » f. 1 1 00^ A I *. I t* k Eie^<^ »*• *w k q* A luai i z r t •lU 1 r I -4.1-• 4 f * .44 ■< i, * T a f . I t 1 TTW" A *<r- 4. 4 J f !■ I K . Xh w*» *** A* - .-Isis' ' ' I* 1 I ! ’T 'S -I VCr *7 •> * i *.<• *^.7 Tf L1 *1 1 W b > V 4 iifai'- I’ < ( f . V* •*> : X'/ ; fl L> A> vT^* \ 1^ '• b After applying a little elbow grease, some clean-up and fresh paint, the metal shop at Delton Kellogg High School is ready for the installation of Amatrol Equipment. Learning robotics, electronics, electri cal systems, and pneumatics is among the lessons the equipment will provide in hands-on experience inside the class room. Steele stressed that “hands-on” is the most important thing. The equipment is critical to learn about advanced manufac turing in 2025, He said he hopes that once students have the opportunity to begin the program, they will feel the excitement that will light a spark to start a career in advanced manufacturing in the great state of Michigan. I « d sat.^ «*. I I t I 1 ti* .-■■.'-JI; < V , f < k .t. I Hands-on equipment produced by Amatrol, like the Electrical Relay Control System pictured here in LIFT’S Detroit Learning Lab, is a critical piece of the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing curriculum, giving students real-world experience across advanced manufacturing sectors. DK High School shop teachers Brad and Tess Knobloch plan to teach students the new technology in the fall. “This is an exciting time for Delton Schools,” Wright said. School officials are working towards offering more Career Technical Education (CTE) programs *1 UiiKtiBiliiifste rII I and putting students in the position to get well-paying jobs upon graduation. The Amatrol equipment should be arriving soon. “The lab equipment is expected to be delivered this month for use next school year when the students return in the fall,” Steele said. I;; Bate': ii K I ai®ijaK; '« f J a‘ w V * r 1 z I « I i <«< 9 A **♦ 1 ^ik —""fwkite i i r* I I Barry County Guys Who Give support Hastings Robotics DID YOU SEE? 4 -s-:' >I I:' • it 3(( ’ < \ * < •Ul'?**.u, »»• < *1 '<^ai 4 «• ;€ICJ :i i '' —tsn vBli «M^f > fl b <1 ^e. 3(jr fl < >1/ ■-U i « ' -.Il c - ..■ --..Il fl Bw J • ■ e. writ tn I i»i im<i( ri * •J >* 4 mi^ K I ^Jtb^ A ? ih * I fl I < t i 1 4^ ) y £ * 9 i.' • ?Lr V i lTM r. *4 I? ■ * J > < K-b •9^ *■', t T t . r fl I * t (, a : { * ■*« 1 ► k I f fl »• J 41 I f 7* >. S’.’ fl » .B » fl •< 7 w 9-. r' A fl t r, >>• 1 ft « > I N. < J f .Ml -•^ .IB 1 S', VM I rysB. v< IS I tC’ r *4 I'. « L.. 4 ) .« •;U' •<9 * fli J t * sr' A i^‘ ' 'i 1 j I 9 >*• W* >* fl I s Pit ! ’t I ^4" 1 The Barry County Guys Who Give supported the Hastings Robotics Team with a donation of $3,900 last month. The Guys Who Give met again at Venue 1230 in Hastings on Tuesday, May 14, to select a local nonprofit to support in the second quarter. Guys Who Give of Barry County wa^s formed in late 2021 in an effort to make positive change in Barry County while also creating a new opportunity for fellowship and networking. The group’s mission is to reach out and help local charities with the funds they need to do the work they are doing in the community. Courtesy photo J ■ib ' r I- A. « t *«** • > - JUST A BUNCH OF HOT AIR! A 4 ' ..4A ‘w »'r r ** 1. L, It wasn’t a bird or a plane ... but there wasn’t any reason to panic. Hastings residents spotted a colorful hot air balloon floating through the city sky during a day of perfect weather last week. Those who are deathly afraid of heights may be a little queasy at the sight, but it made for a nice backdrop to a beautiful spring evening. Photo by Jayson Bussa ■ ^>1. fl n.’=.- *4. I Ik * I 1 t . « V* » kL h 4 •* Ss *1- I fl iS' > fl. X ’'V. ' > fl X wi* « «■ 'M w I ./ X .fl I THE HASTINGS BANNER (USPS #71830) 1351 NM-43 Hwy. 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I Mike Bergeron interviews for the First Ward city council seat. He was appointed to the seat unanimously by the Hastings City Council on Monday. UI < I* 1- »5 R^<< 1 I N« «R __ ■_ ,__ ■<! H >1 % Rw H. .—I X 4 The Hastings City Council approved its final assessment roll for the city's Special Assessment District on Monday on a split, 5-3 vote. Jon Rocha, pictured here, voted against the measure, along with Jacquie McLean and Terry Stenzelbarton. Photo by Molly Macleod ft RI L > 41 >* ** t *.T •S I*./ ^-”*r5 fl. I V 1* 1 •m’twi t —I* I I J® A: Molly Macleod Editor s A I If k J. 1 ri \ ' I t 1 1 r i •■ d • I 4'1 - . k +; I I 4 II f •. J «« 4 I 4 I I f r 4e*i9n3^ it| hiw T' •\ f I u. t ) I k 1 I r I, .ts i J / J ■■ ■noit»:}i. < s ♦ 4 I fk ' f o FvJ V'.' f\a/ *w. I’ < j» • u • * r “"4_- f ISV 4 "-*?: i i 1 J. ': '^- ^an: •l •JXU • • --t/». I •aT7 1 I 1 -.s ■. '.TTI r. 5 . .t I' V V I IA •* * .‘4. , J .1 x T A T-**> I f I » I- c s if..' 9< r r. f j.r' ? J 4 •'Cn* I z / U I •s *r>^.' I J i J- !tf I J ■H If 1.9 J ? fv ■// ' z *^jr Molly Macleod Editor roll for the 2025-26 fiscal year’s Special The Hastings City Council will have each of its seats filled at its next meeting later this month after council members appointed a new member on Monday. Mike Bergeron, a retired salesman, was appointed to fill the council’s vacant First Ward seat on Monday. Bergeron faced no challengers and was appointed unanimously by the council. He will be sworn in ahead of the council’s next meeting on Monday, May 27. The vacancy was formed after former First Ward Councilman Bill Nesbitt announced his resignation Assessment District (SAD). The SAD The City ofHastings has a plan in place for the next fiscal year after council mem bers unanimously approved the proposed budget on Monday, May 12. The budget will take the city through the 2025-26 fiscal year. It calls for $6,691,225 in general fund revenues in fiscal year 2026 and projects $7,509,607 in general fund expenditures. The city will use some of its fund balance left over from the 2025 budget to cover gaps in revenues and expenses. An $818,383 balance from fiscal year 2025 is expected to roll over to next year’s budget, leaving general fund departments with a total projected revenue of $7,509,608 in fiscal year 2026. The budget approved on Monday plans for an unassigned general fund balance at the end of 2025 of $3,857,319. Several projects budgeted for the 2025 fiscal year will roll over into 2026. In other business on Monday, the council approved the final assessment * li)' i . .L‘ City council appoints new member, at full capacity again I V £ would fund parking improvements in the downtown principal shopping district. The vote was split 5-3, with council members Jacquie McLean, Jon Rocha and Terry Stenzelbarton voting against the SAD. “Our business district is unique be cause we have a very small community here in Hastings, and I don’t like tax ing even more. I understand it’s only $27,000, but every tax is ‘only a little bit more.’ Pretty soon, you’ll have no businesses that can even be in the town, and I feel like with our funds, generally, we have the ability to cover that for our “I feel like this is an opportunity for war'!’?® ^• ■’’ 1 us to give back to the businesses instead VIEV^^ of always taking and taking and taking, I f '-S I I I V fl 4 I I I I “’T - ) t '4 ? J I «.* .1 J ^■1 1 r ^•r* I i r-. c'V •t iiT II J' V C?''G c I > ft .1 a.*: Michigan State Police officials are continuing their investigation into the death of a 74-year-old man, whose remains were reportedly discovered in a dumpster behind an Eaton County restaurant. According to Lt. Rene Gonzalez, public information officer for the MSP’s First District Headquarters in Lansing, the body was discovered by a delivery driver at about 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, in a dumpster located in the rear parking lot of the Roadhouse Grill on M-43 in Mulliken. I r*’»-* •.* k J -G;^r 'C' > j ;J i t . sc LUMft 1 • -r -.-r J. i r ■” , i I t r.’e?-.' -, > •J'k ' V- I i I ; '^r ♦ 2 u I b'-►-•* « • :j •1 1 l:.t f A ' *• » *- I I I ;* I * I 1 •— :y. ^•..J:''l.''i51 ^-- • I I . .jfr'.l ' « b T * «1<» C' 11 J 'S S ♦ I 4 . I rt 1 I I ■**£*& ; ’ 1 >x -hi Ir f L > 4 . I A . I *• 4*.?' .' W ’ ' •L‘!.v)il* » I I * , ( t 1.2^ I *1 i w > Okemos,” Gonzalez posted on X on Tuesday afternoon. “This is an ongo ing investigation and troopers, along with detectives are still on scene. There does not appear to be a danger to the public.” While no other information was released as of press time, Gonzales added “updates to follow” in his post on X. Report compiled by staff writer Dennis Mansfield. 1 . « 1 ? I .4 71 ?t-.. ! IASH VILL .A i •s ai ♦ I 0 I 1 I f' I * 3 I f rd f I r n 4 k* f V. t y 1 S 4 J < 1. JB ' i POllCr STATION /.V f ». t ! t > COI'NO' J Iv I’< * 1-1 & n:t; h I I 0 t' I I I ^ir. i u <11 « F <e u4 v’TFx^V * • i 5 I I ,1 1 f r ’ N w * w '■ I » 1 ' 1 I -1* H t • ft Jl I •» —.•A«>A., fl I M/, 'I erlT i I I 'rnsjpifim gf| -'f *V C, * I I 3 ■ tJ The Nashville Village Council unanimously voted to keep its ordinance prohib iting marijuana establishments last Thursday, May 8. Courtesy photo I » ■fln ^3 I I * ? fT# " <« : 1 tc e 1 p. 1 -r* < r 4 / 5 k J jO • |d>.u >,;■ 4 :„tS^ . ABf Jfif nr;ii3 kwitLrT^ ' ^I'-i 4 I » rn -u r^jj I i '.^K ‘■»i» r‘i»# ■ »ir f 1^■ f 'i I I rwki? ri ;• I ' t * r i I * A c i 1 ( I I J J J? ' Lt; i 5 a' I 1 . p' ( t r IIS .r vur;:ixjtr;, / ■ I ' ‘ ’I z I • Leila Wood Contributing Writer -f * *. ■ <1^ ■ Nashville votes to continue marijuana ban I If The Nashville Village Council unan imously voted to keep its ordinance prohibiting marijuana establishments last Thursday, May 8. Although the official vote took place last Thursday, the matter was as good as decided last month, after a packed public hearing in which almost everyone who spoke and all of the written comments submitted to the council expressed oppo sition to repealing the ordinance. Even Scott Fouse, who had originally asked to have the ordinance removed so that he could open a dispensary on his b* ♦ ♦ r s. ► t I a UW male with a last known address in r f V f I * If' “The body is that of a 74-year-old t ii^ tii'' ! I » I property, on the north end of downtown, said he saw that the weight ofpublic opin ion was against the idea, and he would look for offier business ideas. Village President Mike Kenyon said he has heard from quite a few people since then, who were at the hearing and were proud of Fouse for being willing to listen to his community’s concerns and change his plans. About 50 people crowded into the Castleton Township Hall on Thursday, April 10, for a Nashville Village Council public hearing regarding the possibility of repealing the village’s ordinance prohib iting marijuana dispensaries. About 25 people spoke and 14 letters, including one signed by 18 people, were received by the council and read during the hearing, with an overwhelming majority opposing the repeal of the or dinance. •» Financial FOCUS H* Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP ® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC A* B: k I ( Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Be alert for caregiver financial abuse Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? If so, be diligent when selecting the right person for the job — because choosing the wrong one could lead to big financial problems. You might find a close family member or friend to serve as caregiver — someone who is honest with and trustworthy, good judgment and strong money management skills. However, in many cases, people hiring caregivers just don’t know how they’ll perform until the caregivers have begun work. A dishonest caregiver could steal valuables or cash from the person they have been paid to assist or incept their mail to obtain credit card numbers and other sensitive information to commit identity theft. So, if you enlist a caregiver and begin having doubts about them, you’ll need to watch out for these warning signs of possible financial abuse: • Efforts -to prevent the individual receiving care from speaking to family members • Inquiries into the location of estate-planning documents, such as a will • Interest in brokerage and retirement accounts, ' possibly with the intent to change transfer-on-death designations • Withholding financial or medical information from the family • Missing jewelry or property • Requests to be a joint holder on bank or brokerage accounts, sometimes followed by large cash withdrawals paid to the caregiver • Request for legal authority, such as a financial power of attorney naming only the caregiver This last item — the request for financial power of attorney, or POA — is particularly concerning because of the scope of duties covered by this type of authority. That’s why it’s so important that all family members understand what a financial POA can and cannot do. A general financial POA provides the agent with the authority to act on behalf of an individual’s finances, while a limited financial POA gives the agent the authority only for certain actions, such as paying bills, making withdrawals and opening or closing bank accounts. A general financial POA and a limited financial POA both can be durable, which means they take effect once executed, or springing, which is contingent on a specific event, such as a physical illness, mental incapacity or even a hospitalization. Unfortunately, some POA agents have abused their responsibility by stealing money, making unauthorized transactions and even attempting to change the beneficiary designations on retirement accounts or ♦♦ / I 1 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones r'J, J Group he continued. MSP investigating remains found in restaurant dumpster c.: I You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. r* » r YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. businesses,” Rocha said. •■•::. Hs, r; I proportional fund balances in the state, •* -■ * I I considering we are one of the highest M 7^ from the board in March, citing health concerns. Nesbitt served on the council since being appointed to the seat in Febru ary 2022, serving out the remainder of former council member Therese Maupin-Moore’s term. After being elected to the council in December 2022, Nesbitt ran as a challenger for the seat of mayor against incumbent Dave Tossava in 2024. Ultimately, Nesbitt lost in the mayoral race but remained on the council in his First Ward seat. Bergeron said he intends to run for the seat when the remainder of Nesbitt’s term expires in 2026. I V 1 insurance policies owned by ±e people for whom they provide care. These beneficiary designations can even supersede the instructions left in a will or living trust — and they can’t be changed by a financial POA. If you suspect financial abuse by a caregiver, you can consider contacting your loved one’s financial advisor or attorney, if you know who it is. While they can’t share information wiffi you, they can check for red flags and contact your loved one directly. You also can get help from your state government. The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) provides a listing of offices in each state at napsa-now. org/help-in-your-area. Finding a caregiver for a parent or other elderly relative can be emotionally difficult — but it doesn’t have to be financially draining. Get to know the caregiver if you can and watch for any red flags, so you can take comfort in knowing that your loved one’s finances are in good hands. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edv^ard Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or' qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. �*f « F t t Thursday, Moy 15, 2025 4 •V IF 1 * 4 A i.. a•, THE HASTINGS 4 WWW HasHngsBanner com ■d t V ■ > Local chamber official joins delegation to advocate for workforce training funding at national summit A I ( 1 4 'Z t . 5 J A 13-person delegation that Joss of federal workforce z included the leader ofthe Bany funding would have im County Chamber & Economic mediate and detrimental Development Alliance, as effects. Local officials well as several representatives staled programs that pro from West Michigan Works’, vide training in skilled traveled to the nation's cap trades, healthcare, manital recently for the National ufacturing, and digital Jennifer Skills Summit to advocate for literacy could be scaled Heinzman the continuation of workforce back or eliminated, leav training fxindin ing employers without The delegation met with qualified candidates and residents policymakers during their trip to without pathways to economic mo Washington D.C. to advocate for bility. the reauthorization of the Workforce We're already seeing the impact Innovation and Opportunity Act and of work force programs like the Going the expansion ofBusiness Pell Grants, PRO Talent Fund, which awarded both considered critical in funding $60.5 million statewide last year to workforce development programs train over38,000 workers," Heinzman across Michigan and the nation, ac added. “Without continued federal cording to a statement released by support, we risk losing that momen Jennifer Heinzman, the BCCEDA’s tum." president and CEO. Heinzman and other members of ‘•These programs aren't just line the local delegation reportedly emitems in a budget they are lifelines for phasized that workforce development rural communities like Barry County," is not a partisan issue but a shared Heinzman said. “Cutting or failing priority for economic growth. They to reauthorize them would directly urged lawmakers to fully fund WIOA harm local employers and workers, and expand Business Pell Grants to especially as we face ongoing labt^r include shon-lerm, high-quality train shortages and a rapidly evolving ing programs that meet the needs of economy." today's labor market. Thedelegation’sadvocacy comesat “We’re asking Congress to invest in a critical time, according to Heinzjnan, people—our workers, our businesses, as Congress considers reauthorization and our communities," Heinzman of WIOA after a previous attempt said. “The return on that investment narrowly missed passage. Meanwhile, is clear - stronger local economies, proposed budget cuts threaten to re reduced unemployment and a more duce funding for workforce programs, competitive national workforce." with the U.S. Department of Labor's For more information about the Employment and Training Adminis tration already seeing $183 million BCCEDA’s workforce initiatives, in reductions to workforce initiatives. persons may visit online at mibarry. In Barry County, the potential com. DM 1 ■ "ai z k ■ A' 0 £ r X « t r I* t • w ♦ 1 7 * ( ' i: / t f 4 J* I• > I I. I Hastings Performing Arts Center volunteers, seen here, were also honored at Friday’s ceremony. a If' * !<• • b*? .- A'V-' I lb ? > 4 I ' V ’ * ' HF < 1 *• fl 1 A t I ( 'I « 9 <S -' •f y iP H '1 FAME Continued from Page 1 ••• • • • • • « • • • • 4 4 Dennison is currently working to open a new museum in Hastings, Just Off Broadway. The museum, located at 220 W. Colfax Street, will display much of Dennison’s collections of movie memo rabilia, fine art, crystal and more. After being introduced, Dennison shared his gratitude for the honor. * “Dick Groos was a friend of mine, and I’m so proud to have this award with his name in that. He sat next to me at the movies every Thursday night, and his favorite movie star was Vera-Ellen—my favorite movie star," said Dennison. O’Mara taught art at Hastings for 30 years, according to his former student, Lauren Tripp. After retirement, O’Mara continued his art. His current work most ly uses oil crayons. “When you have art instructors, it’s really underestimated how important it is to have practicing artists as teachers, because it shows you that you can be an artist, right? And you can exist in the world of art," said Tripp. O’Mara was humbled by the award. “I did art for a long time. After I quit teaching, I actually became a much better because teaching and coaching artist and al I those things take up all your time,” O’Mara said. “I appreciate the HPAC honor," he said. Now in its 25th season, the Thomapple Players has provided an outlet for local musicians and thespians since 2000. “Over the last 25 years, Thomapple Players has performed over 80 stage productions, which include plays, musi cals, dinner theaters and revues, engaging close to 1,000 actors, dancers, musicians, stagehands and production staff," said Svihl. “Participants come from all over Barry County and neighboring counties to be involved in the Thomapple Players shows." “Thank you so much. This space is magical,” said Acker. “Everyone t^at noted that tonight walk into this room and you feel that you are part of something that is here for everyone. Carol (Svihl) and I worked on Thomapple Players for over 20 years together. “You know we had so much fun — and some of it was awful, I won’t lie. If you know anything about community theater, there are awful days,” Acker laughed. “But it was mostly so much fun, and this community supported us in so many ways. Watching chi Idren gain confidence is one of the most glorious things you will ever see.” Acker thanked Svihl, Seeber and the other members of the Players. “I would like to think that we have spent our lives creating opportunities for other people, and I would like to think that we have tried to put others before ourselves. Thank you so much — the Groos Family Wall — this was not even on my radar,” said Acker. ---------- J >* Sti ■ ? “ I*? i 1 1 A ’•*s f. A < f J I I I k ri II* f e '7 I L u. :3 I t K 4 r ^U^'i ft.' *J t Idf^i i I * I J > > t ■wH W 1 HI w 4* I f i r / I I I I *5 «• t I 1 '-■u.y‘Zi;r t t u 1 r :yD;r*r '/)' I r {r-«' r , ! i A T «b vjt.-ai* { J 5 ■» . b * I d •fHL* ’ I - -^ts ' w * * d - -v I fo 300** ■a y. i m /9 I 1 Iwo A I I I *'*• I r r ' .1 i-n .M •Ma a d 'f .1 *s >* «• «» > • e J '4^ *‘<68; r* fft r liV'. c ;1 1 t -A •{i^r ;• X • fJ .» >s L .41. •»4UL-. 1^: i 4 4 i Y. i I ■' x'J./rV >A* Kjfc . bnff i.'pAj'i Anderson and ECSO officials stated they could not comment further on the case, as it is still under investigation and the pending criminal charges against four individuals. According to reports, 25-year-old Bradley Earl Lance of Lansing faces felony charges, including one count of second-degree murder, one count of torture, one count of felony firearm and one count of removing a dead body without medical examiner permission. Also, 47-year-old Nashville resident Lucas Gaylord Forquer, 40-year-old William L» r F ■’sT' 9 X -p y $ •’A Continued from Page 1 •.. ■..< • •*y I ? CHARGES s' You i » Chaney of Vermontville and 46-year-old Jenelle Marie Mello of Nashville each have been charged with one felo ny count of torture. All four were arraigned in Eaton County’s District Court 56A, according to ECSO officials. Bond for Lance was set at $250,000 and $100,000 for Mello, with Chaney handed down a $50,000 PR bond and Forquer’s bond set at $25,000. Anderson said Lance, Forquer and Mello are slat ed to be back in court before District Court Judge Reid Felsing on May 19 for prob able cause hearings, with Chaney’s next court appear ance set for June 2. II Q ( d i * H (g* .‘S 4 % 4 • u I H ■ t N 1 -I> i / Ir I s«* Bradley Lance } > i U a.. iri*''vn I h iu i « ' "4 So i c H *1 f V'te *s 1 w */ •« V I ’ ■ a s I Jenelle Mello (» - f'l * f s < j *I r 1 *' j r I I « 1 1 t I t «S'S sprav Fo. ar*® «■ ■ ■ 4* I I t Thank you Kelly Brown, Broker of Bellabay Realty for sponsoring the Hastings Athletic Boosters Saxon Spirit Bus a!t i'. F 11 tf-' 1 VARSITY SOFTBALL MONDAY 4/28 / -f r > , Ik fi 1 r i f ' :# I' r I I « I t ,5. <1 A “leadership conference" was held at a joint meeting of Central Elementary’s Student Council and the Student Senate of Northeastern Elementary recently. “Leadership from A to Z” was discussed by the members of the student organizations, with tips on what it takes to be a leader by speaker Dave Storms, YMCA director. Those who attended the joint meeting are pictured here with (standing in the back, left to right) counselor Nancy Bradley. Dave Storms and counselor Dave Furrow. 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Ofi K.: »• .-uUBl r 4k £1M'M .4 i k ■ r '’'r(h.;t h . it r'k !! Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of the month for April (with parents’ names in parentheses) include: Central - Molly Shay (student of Ryan Shay and Samantha Straley) and Kinnley Peake (student of Mark and Ashley Peake). Northeastern - Olivia Carr (student of Daniel and Teva Carr) and Griffin Watkins (student of Shawn and Steph anie Watkins). Southeastern-Jevon Sleet (student of Sydney Wodrich) and Iker Vilchis-Ro driguez (student ofErick Vilchis Ramos and Rosario Rodriguez Lara). Star - Annie Carr (student of Wil liams Walters, grandfather, and Charles Simpkins III, father) and Colby Burke (student of Brandon and Kristie Burke). Hastings Middle School — Sixth grade: Natalya Solmes (student of Isaac and Kiralee Solmes) and Angela Vidal (student ofMichael and Sheila); Seventh grade: Landon deGoa-Appel (student of Brian Appel and Kamell deGoa) and Lenna Wendt (student of Terry and Debi Wendt); Eighth grade: Emerson Leary (student of Zachariah and Erin Leary) and Haley Miles (student of Kenneth and Brittani Miles). ft i: e» * . riERSON SAT 8i I??*' 49r f 9I I rn A IlU 4t f I :i-s I I 4 r I I r ft’ rzc-J . Annie Carr (right) and Colby Burke are Star Elementary's April Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. <4 c ■ ; I I r Southeastern’s Citizens of the Month for April are Jevon Sleet (left) and Iker Vilchis-Rodriguez. * ' > I ? 1 ' f 4* I V * f t i a F ■i< r r 9 I » I I •I 'i' 9 ’ I w» • f I’ If J t I » t* t •! .1''. ’Ti '! •Ti: t I I :i kVI 0-K I ( I I I 'f t NEWSPAPER Molly Shay (left) and Kinnley Peake are Central Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. Photos provided * f" r ! 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HASTINGSBANNER.COM ^xt» IIOI—■l■l■,lll Edgar Lee Boulter Timothy Ivan King Timothy Ivan King passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on July 30,1948, in I Charlotte, Ml, to Ivan and Melody (Hussey) King. Tim attended Kalamazoo Central High School, graduating from Hastings High School in 1966. Tim went on to earn a degree in fine arts. Tim married Jacquelyn Ann Weed, on October 30,1966. He and his brother Mike co-owned King’s Electronics and Appliances tor 40 years, proudly serving the Hastings community until their retirement in 2019. A dedicated civic leader, Tim was a member of the Hastings Downtown Development Authority for many years and helped organize Bluegrass Festivals at Charlton Park. He and Mike also supported Hastings High School athletics through years of sponsorship. Tim's love for flight began with gliders, flying out of Ionia, and grew into earning his private pilot's license, flying with the Hastings Flying Association. Tim was also an avid painter and wood carver and loved sharing his art with his family and friends. Above all else, Tim found his r A?* f * A . it 1 1 greatest joy in his family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ivan and Melody, and his brother. Curtis. Tim is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jackie; son. Beau (Lucy) King; daughter, Jennifer (Gannon) Barrett; grandchildren, Collyn Shaeffer, Adam (Jade) Shaeffer, Logan Barrett. Olivia (Aaron) Denny; great-grandchildren, Eden Shaeffer, Isla Shaeffer, and Archie Denny; brothers, Mike (Jeanne) King, Dan (Tammi) King, and Brad King: and many beloved nieces and nephews, affectionately known as "The Wolf Pack. A public visitation will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, Ml. A private family memorial is planned. Memorial donations may be made to the Michigan Audubon Society, https://www.michiganaudubon.org/ donate/ or 2310 Science Parkway, Suite 200, Okemos, Ml 48864. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Um? 'A- VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM t Worship Togeth er ,p t f . t 4^ 9 % Hastings. P.O. Box 8, Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. 3 I ■ii^ I 4^, I * r I >> I p << Fr I '1.4 • f n V*f' >• V F * fr. ■ 4 , 4 t z ► >r a - •« I -*-s IN I f T 1 ? Ajh 1 1 1 i3 * ?*« I I •' r I* t n'i I I r ,t r 4*’ r I '» ~ il • f' * i I I I 'it-*V' V U.*Frw i ! > r / e 4 r I Irtt* . Ldl VV V t 'S*w «<^Fr , •. ' it’.' ill .. V :ik*' A i y ■ •f ' . 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I and 4-H protects, church I youth groups, family camping. ■ birthdays, and holidays. He I was a hands-on dad through ■ It all. By 1980. they had all graduated and on to college. 1 military service, careers, and A the weddings began, followed j by grandchildren Edgar was gifted in lots of practical ways and a new house, barn, and workshop garage went up on Sisson Road. Percheron draft horses were added along with the first of 21 grandchildren. Edgar loved to travel and enjoyed trips to Switzerland. Germany, Austria, and Holland on farm tours. Then onto England. Ireland, and Scotland. Trips to Alaska, Canada, and out east to Maine. Trips to Branson for the music, trips to the U P. to count the boats. The final years have been spent enjoying his ever-growing family and lifelong friends. Edgar was a loving and devoted husband, a fair and supportive father, and the best grandpa ever. Edgar said he lived a “blessed” life. His family considers him their biggest blessing. He will be so missed. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph and Oliver, Jr.; sisters. Ruby (Dave) Bolton and Janice (Ogai) Jordan; sister-in-law, Joyce Denny Boulter; daughte, Kimi Sorenson; grandsons, Trevor Boulter and Josh Boulter. Edgar leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Janet; sons, Kerry (Chong Suk), Kevin (Annette), Kirk (Cindy), Scott (Mi Suk) and Tim (Julie); daughters, Keena (Amad), and Amy (Chris); 22 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at noon, with a visitation one hour prior at 11 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, '2920 S M-37, ttaStidgs, Ml 49058,' luncheon and interment to follow. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. i 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday “•s** nfclrwF^ t COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study * <» .3’* at the church ofyour choice IVeekty schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy., Edgar Lee Boulter, age 96 years old. went home to be with his Lord on May 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. Edgar was born on Friday the 13th in July of 1928 near Coats Gove, Ml. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Woodland High School, Class of 1947. He enlisfed in the Air Force in 1948 and served at bases in Texas, Wyoming, New York, New Jersey, and Maine, He was extended for the Korean War and mustered out from Maine in 1952 as a Master Sergeant. He still remembered his radar codes. In 1948, he married Beverly Morgan of Hastings. They had five children: Kerry, Kevin, Keena, Kimi, and Kirk Boulter, After the Air Force, they moved to Lansing, where Edgar worked at the Oldsmobile plant. In 1956, they moved to Hastings. Edgar worked tor Consumers Energy for 34 years. He trimmed trees, cut wood, and worked part-time at Joe Daniels Shell Station. After retiring the first time in 1990, he went back as a gas line inspector for Consumers until 2003, retiring at 75. Edgar was an outdoorsman. He loved to fish and hunt locally, and for many years hunted out west with the Sheffers. He loved the U.P. and enjoyed backpacking with guys from church. He was always up for any camping triptruck camper, popup camper, trailer, and fifth wheel—he tried them all. A man of strong faith, he served at Hope Church for over 65 years as a Sunday school teacher, bus ministry bus driver, a trustee, and board member. Always willing to do whatever 1 he was asked to do. After retirement, he volunteered at Red Bird Mission in Kentucky for several years. In 1974, Edgar married Janet Palmatier and added three more children to the family - Scott, Tim, and Amy Palmatier of Hastings. The Hastings home was sold in 1975 to purchase a 230-acre farm near Freeport. This put all eight children in the Lakewood School District. It also meant farm chores, school I Thursday, May 15 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses "Authenticity Project," 1p.m.; Movie Memories & Mile stones watches a 1941, Oscar-nomi nated film starring Joan Blondell and Roland Young, 5 p.m. Friday, May 16 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17 - Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, 9 a.m. Monday, May 19 - Crafting Passions, I I 10 a.m.; Lego Club. 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Youth Garden Club, 3:30 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 - (jommunity health workers at HPL, 10 a.m,; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; open art studio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. ♦ *• I I '.f 11 ■■ • •- ‘-'ixa > ft >: fc-- #■' ** K <-aac^ ‘ '-^CVI^aUU. *4^.1 P' «• * » «b * 4 *^1 I r I * x» I • •» I -i I I ’ - 4 ■<» % I j >.W 1 Ml k ) Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. ti. * 1 methodist.com. Pastor Brian Assistant Teed, Emma Pastor Worship Miller, WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- School You± Group; 6:30 8609. > p.m. 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Sunday Worship Service Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool, (517) 204-9390. study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Director, Martha Stoetzel. •w 4^ 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday * •• ' ft i •tx.-------- - ; ■t 7, W'l r t f J » I I - MAY 15-22 - ^ahft^ 2^1 >JL t' ># ’""I______ 7 "'S -•1 a .. i'j’- ? J ? * •» * « Ai.' t r » f' ' .»#* - * •* information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ ♦ A 4 F V I and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. * Tuesday, May 20 — Cedar Creek Book Club discusses “A Friend of the Earth" byT. Coraghessan Boyle, 10 a.m. With a solid mix of fiction and non fiction biographies, this book club is for readers who share an avid concern and interest in the natural world. There is no commitment other than to enjoy reading and sharing books about nature. Feel free to join even if you have not read the book (and be inspired to read it). This free club is led by Institute staff and volunteers. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. I u '-2-I )• i, k JI 4 i Hr ee -1 1 •y 1 <* * s 9 1. Hfe fc s V- -fe.I T* i r i'vWK I* t FlZL 5 n ttS Ic ’ tJ fl X w r k r-. r A r. f ,-T-; A [ r V A n £ • ’K '"Ji •ff T I " < « J [ a * New 108” Cotton Flannel )) A* . T, Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A„ I w Those interested can register for these events and find more May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: "Diary of a Fly" by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly’s journey through her first day of school and al! the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate National Wildflower Week with this "wild" hike. The wildflower walk is free < •r ■4 V' u 1 • Patriotic Cottons in 45” & 108 1 •PkJ f 1 I. ^4.' i1 I z • Large Selection of Cotton Quilting Fabric A 1= -i L- ' ’k > ) v> » w** 8^ • Zippers, Trims, Etc. i ■t L» ■ I I '0* Jetus loves lit Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneltoobtEqidpfflnt 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 k t 1 * -'. Jx H' QUESTIONS: ■■■ ASK US *:AMWI . tJ&Li “I I C> r* 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: M Friday 8 am-5;90 Cleaners Pickup Station ,\.« t i 1 4 IT : Satufdav 9 aohS 'i? < k’^ k •l < •r B I •%. f M V I U. 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He con cludes: “I was pleased in October to get an invitation to speak to the Rotary Club in my old hometown of Middleville. I saw people ±ere whom I hadn’t seen in over 20 years. It was a very enjoyable occasion. I had learned not to memorize my speeches. “In January 1951,1 was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. “In March 1951, we bought a house on West Street. It was a pretty house in a beautiful setting on a fouracre lot. By the street were two huge elm trees, the limbs of which stretched clear back over half of the house. The previous owner had put in steel cables to support ±e huge limbs. One of the trees measured 16.5 feet around, 5 feet from the ground, and the other was only slightly smaller. We paid $12,000 for the property, but put another $ 10,000 into remodeling it We sold the Church Street property to Bud York and his wife for $12,000. “I was at the Lawrence store one day in August when a man from Chicago came in. he wanted to buy the store for his son-in-law. The store was only marginally profitable, so I was glad to sell it. “In October, I bought my first luxury car, a Buick Roadmaster. In November 1951, Dave had the male lead in the junior class play. We were proud of him. He did very well. In December, Linda had a tonsillectomy. “In 1951, transistors hadn’t been invented. All radios and TVs operated on vacuum tubes. There were no electric calculators, and the only computers were huge, expensive machines. We still sold ink in bottles for fountain pens and dip pens. Later, the ballpoint pen would revolutionize writing. If any cars had air condi tioning, I was unaware of it “1952 was most notable for the election of Dwight Eisenhower. I ran for the State Senate and had a tough primary fight, but after that, it was easy. My senatorial district was the Seventh District consisting of Berrien and Cass counties. “It was getting somewhat easier for me to speak in public, and I was pleased to accept an invitation from the Middleville Rotary to speak at the October meet ing. I actually enjoyed after-dinner speaking. Twenty minutes was all you were expected to speak. My for mula was quite simple. A joke or two to break die ice, then a discussion of one of the current political issues and if there was still time left, open the meeting to questions. This always worked well, whether it was a Lions Club, Rotary, Kiwanis or other meeting. “There were busy times. Juanita was busy taking care of the family, being secretary of the hospital board, a member of her ladies’ club and so forth. Dave was a three-letter man. He played end in football, forward in basketball and first base in baseball. I tried to attend all of the games. I was also involved with business and politics. In spite of all our activities, we manage a trip to Florida at Christmastime. “In January 1953,1 took my seat in the Senate. Every May, there was a blossom festival in the twin cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. A beautiful parade of elaborate floats and Cadillac convertibles carrying public officials made its way down the main street of one city, across the bridge over the St Joseph River, up the main street of the other city. The starting point alternated each year. By virtue of my office, I was expected to ride in the back seat of a Cadillac driven by a beautiful girl. Believe it or not, I dreaded the parade. “As a public official, I was constantly getting caught off guard. At some affair, I might be sitting in the audi ence and the person in charge would say, ‘Oh, I see Senator Faulkner is here. Would you like to say a few words. Senator?’ I never was good at saying something when I had nothing to say. “One cold winter day, ftie mayor of Watervliet called me. ‘We are going to dedicate the new bridge over the Paw Paw River at 10 a.m. tomorrow. We want you to be there. ’ So I was there, not knowing what the pro gram was. After speaking a few minutes, the mayor said, ‘Now Senator Faulkner will dedicate the bridge.’ How do you dedicate a bridge? I still don’t know. After I had mumbled something, I don’t remember what, the mayor said, ‘Now is the time to cut the ribbon, Senator.’ ‘What with?’ I thought. I looked at the ribbon and looked for the mayor. ‘Where are the shears?’ I asked in an undertone. ‘Don’t you have a knife?’ he whispered. Finally, someone provided a knife. “It turned out to be very dull. I sawed and sliced at the ribbon for what seemed an eternity. My fingers felt frozen, but finally the ribbon was cut and the crowd applauded half-heartedly. “Another time, I was scheduled to give a speech at an outdoor meeting. One loudspeaker was about 40 feet ahead of me. Everything I said came back to me, one syllable late. It was very upsetting. I tried talking faster, but that was no better. 1 was always trying to say the next word while listening to my last. If you don’t think this will drive you up the wall, then try it sometime. “The Berrien Springs store belonged to Juanita. In 1952, we bought the building from Mrs. Taber. Before that, Juamta had been paying $75 a month for rent. “Mother, now 78, had been failing for some time. She was suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Dad and Aunt Bessie did the housework and Dad had to help her dress and undress. Yet both Dad and Mother seemed cheerful. “In July 1953, the Korean War ended. In September 1953, Dave enrolled at Michigan State University. That year, MSU represented the Big Ten at the Rose Bowl. Dave went to the game. r 1 « • < L> h 4 Av# <* w -IS* k* It y f f > b 1 •a’ * ) t 1 5* k I. k V -Z t T ’ I 'X* ■^. A ' { > 5- *■ N .' - V# v?r$.S .'T^. 4 L > ; > • > > * ’»« * <v a Anna Grace Matter Faulkner, on a picnic. The car is a 1920s Studebaker. “In ±e fall of 1953, Arnold and I formed MODAR. Dad and Mother showed their support by buying stock. Friends of Arnold and myself joined in buying stock in the corporation. “In ±e summer of 1953, Dad began to feel bad and didn’t feel up to par the rest of ±e year. In January 1954,1 rented a house in East Lansing for three months. We lived there for the winter. Linda was in the third grade, and she liked her school. “In March, Dad and Mother visited us at East Lansing, and Dad visited the Senate with me. “In April of 1954, Juanita had an operation to remove a large ovarian cyst. During an examination by an intern prior to the operation, she was diagnosed as having a fibroid tumor in the uterus. And I’m going to reveal some±ing that nobody else knows. “A couple of months after the operation, Juanita had a miscarriage. The fibroid tumor turned out to be a fetus. If she’d had a more knowledgeable doctor, he would have postponed ±e operation, and we would have had our fourth child about January 1955. “In June 1954,1 was toastmaster for the alumni banquet in Middleville. My campaign for re-election was easy. I had no primary opponent and only nominal Democratic opposition. “Would you like to know how much inflation there has been since 1954? Well, here is one measure, this from an entry in Dad’s diary for Nov. 20,1954. Dad had taken his TV to the repair shop. They fixed it and charged him $4. His diary entry said, ‘Less than an hour’s work. What do they think they are?’ “In January 1955,1 began my second Senate term, which was my third term in the State Legislature. I liked the Senate sessions and frequently joined in the floor debate. One victory ±at I especially enjoyed comes to mind. “We had a very complicated unemployment com pensation bill on the calendar. It had originated in the House, It came to the Senate floor from the Labor Committee, which I chaired. The bill had been amend ed so many times in the House and committee and on general orders that the amendments pasted on the bill reached the floor when I stood up to explain it. “The day before it was to come up for debate, a member of the Legislative Service Bureau brought me a paper with 10 questions on it. ‘These are the questions the Governor’s legal staff has prepared for the Democratic floor leader to ask you,’ he said. ‘A Democrat gave it to me for you, but I can’t tell you who he was.’ “The bill was so complicated and technical that I had to do a lot of studying and consulting with experts before I was sure of my answers. When the bill came up on the calendar, the Democratic floor leader rose, ‘I would like to ask Senator Faulkner a question,’ he said. According to custom, the president of the Senate replied, ‘If Senator cares to answer,’ ‘If I can, I will be glad to,’ I replied, “The Democratic floor leader asked the first ques- tion, and I answered it. ‘I would like to ask Senator Faulkner another question,’ the floor leader stated. I answered this second question, which was the second on the list. ‘Does the Senator have any other ques tions?’ I asked. My interrogator sat down, staring at his desk, he merely shook his head. “In the summer of 1955, Juanita’s mother had been diagnosed as having cancer. In August, Juanita flew to Lake Alfred, where her parents were living, and the next day flew with her mother to Dallas, Texas, for treatment. “In 1956,1 had had enough of politics and announced that I would not seek re-election. It amazed some friends, including Tom DeRosa and Roger Carter, who told me that a lot of my fnends wanted to say thank you and so they were giving me a dinner, “On Saturday, May 19, Dad, mother and Aunt Bessie came over to the house. Juanita, Dad and I went to the dinner in the township hall basement. Mother wasn’t able to go, and Aunt Bessie stayed with her. “The dining room was packed with every seat taken. Senator Ed Hutchinson from Allegan County was there, and radio announcer Phil Malloy was the mas ter of ceremony. Dad was called upon to speak. His speech was very good. It made me ashamed of mine. After the speeches, several persons filed by our table and dumped nominating petitions carrying 700 names in front of me. What could I do? I thanked them and said, ‘This will be my last term,’ Epilogue “I have taken you through the first half of the 20th century. Now it is up to David, Linda and Bob to each write their Volume Two. “They can tell you about Hidden Acres; how David, Frenk Reris and I built a swimming pool and about Anxious. They can tell you about the wonderful years at Bob-O-Lin, 230 wild acres that stretched for miles along the Paw Paw River. “David can tell you about his adventures in the FBI, his work with Senate committees and his world travels. “Linda can tell you about working as a chemist for Bell Labs and her research of genes. Bob has many stories to tell about getting started as a lawyer, his work with the legislature and then what it is like to be a judge. Pm sure they all have much more than ±at to tell you. It is my hope that in their turn, Steve, Julie, Todd, ' Kyle, Adam and Kim will each add a volume for their families. “If each generation will add to ‘My Time,’ think how much it will mean in 100 years of 1,000 years. “I wish you all the very best Robert Ellis Faulkner.” Editor i Note: Robert Ellis Faulkner '^as born May 22, 1910, in Delton. He died at the age of85 on Oct. 30, 1995. Sources: “My Time” by Robert Ellis Faulkner, pho tographs from the Bernard Museum collections, Barry County History 1985, and the Velderman Collection, as well as the Faulkner Family photo collection. I 4419 i 'S A «' •f ♦ »• r I V »' z ' • 1* V I A k o > 4 »t I * / r .V * » < 1 P* 9^ “ yx* > b:t Si \ ' lE Bp ' >» X fir X-. >■ ' ' r J y ^81 V vv '*'^4/ * < X X. 2> > .V > V ‘.S, V f* ■, 7 AsZ* X v w < X -> Robert, Earl and Arnold Faulkner with the Nov. 11, 1918 newspaper announcing the end of World War I. ♦ ♦ I .J if, I I > • .z-S • 9 r X . a I li..r ■11 "ft ' • �1 x-*" 1 8 / Thursday, May 15, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner com f’Tr .i- Saxons get in their first match play event at The Legacy Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons have shuffled the formate lately. Ina change ofpace from traditional stroke play, the Hastings varsity boys’ golf team hosted Lakewood in a head-to-head match pl&y format al The Legacy at Hastings on Wednesday, May 7. The Lakewood boys took a 4.5-1,5 victory, but Hastings head coach Ross Schueller said the event marked another important step in his program’s efforts to make Hastings golf a destination for the format. Saxon junior Dan Jensen continued his strong season by earning a 2& 1 victory in 1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. No tice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem ises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly al One o'clock in the afternoon on 5th day of June, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automat ically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchas er is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this in formation. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus band and wife (collectively, “Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, hav ing an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee"), dated Feb ruary 10, 2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich igan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-001607, as partially released by a par tial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on Febru ary 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the "Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the en tire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mort gage the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Eight, Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen and 17/100 Dollars ($238,915.17). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the North west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, flange 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michi gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 41742 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 de grees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredi taments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonty known as; 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 P.P. #08-15-005-300-05 (parcel 1) 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Par cel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are aban doned. If the premises are abandoned, the re demption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expira tion of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party fore closing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 the number one pairing, securing Hastings’ only full point Andrew Barton added half a point with a hard-fought all square result in match number two. The remaining pairings saw close battles across the board. Bronson Elliot {3&1), Cayden Cappon (2&1), and Hunter Pen nington (1 down) each came up just short in competitive matches, while Nate Traver fell 5&3 to round out the scoring. Match play, where golfers compete to win individual holes rather than tally total strokes, is not commonly played at the high school level according to Schueller. How ever, the Hastings program is working to change that by hosting several match play NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the cir cuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on 5th day of June, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to con tact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee”), dated June 23, 2022, and recorded in the of fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 28,2022, as Instrument No. 2022-007160 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($104,679.38). No suit or pro ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: The Northeast 1/4 of the North west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michi gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 min utes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Parcel 3: That parcel of land lying and be ing South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Together with all fixtures, tenements, he reditaments, and appurtenances belonging or In any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as; 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 P.P. #08-15-005-300-05 (Parcel 1); 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Parcel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mort gagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your peri od of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to ac tive duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the tele phone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 events against local opponents this season, with plans to make it a recurring tradition. “This format really sharpens a different side of a golfer’s game,” said coach Schuel ler. “It’s about strategy, pressure, and staying focused. We’re proud toofferthis experience to our Saxon golfers and other local teams.” The Saxons placed fourth in another unique event at Marywood Golf Course Friday, finishing fourth on the day behind Kalamazoo Christian, Harper Creek and Marshall at the Pennfield Invite at Marywood Golf Course. Coach Schueller saidhis guys were able to use the day to build chemistiy and sharpen skills heading into the final stretch of the season. The event included a 6-6-6 format, where teams of two completed six best ball holes, six scramble holes and six holes of alternate shot play. Jensen and Barton led the way with a steady, composed round according to their coach. The pair capitalized on strong tee shots. Jensen set up a birdie with a long drive on 14 and nearly reached the green on t r Al• J ' I 10, while Barton dialed in his wedges and contributed key approaches. They capped their round with a birdie on 18 after an eagle putt just slipped by. Elliott and Cappon continued their consislent play. Cappon’s putting stood out throu^out the round, and his back-to-back solid irons on 15 and 16 created prime birdie opportunities. The duo’s balanced approach kept them competitive across formats coach Schueller said. Pennington and Nate Auten shook off a slow start with improved communication and energy in the second half of the round. Pennington’s drive on 15 was a turning point, according to coach Schueller, helping spark a series ofconfident swings and better teamwork down the stretch. The Saxons were set to head to Cedar Creek Wednesday, May 14, for the Inter state-8 Athletic Conference Championship, and have match-play events on the schedule next week at The Legacy at Hastings against Thomapple Kellogg May 20 and Coldwater May 21. / J 1 t p •■5 A ;■ J 4f 5 r.’ A 1 .r I < ‘.jy J t • >4 I I ■ r r: t i li ♦ ( >r J 1 w .r t I 1/ ({{ J 1/ J •' J r 1 I «• Ar Ul I ' J 1' t I ( ’1 1 I o.''’ « /. f /y rf J <4* X t ir /I I i l‘l I I I 4 i jr > • I I I f • u 1 J * 1 j / •b < ( I * *• i I » t JZ *z f ( . t' ur r j!/ I I 'if » I I* r r /( I iiJ 4 » r h f J i I I r* I I r i Zi f' f .7>'' I I 4 .1 /.•A' T 'Tl I I -'I ■r ’.J i I I T’ • 1 I 1.1 I n J I r j 4 I 4 f 1 i J f i I I Stockbridge narrowly bests Lion track teams in Big 8 duals Brett Bremer Sports Editor Quincy and Stockbridge knocked off the Maple Valley varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams in the final Big 8 Conference duals of the season Wednesday, May 7. The closest duals ofthe day were the ones with Stockbridge. The Panftiers bested the Lion ladies 57-45 and took an 81-48 win over the Maple Valley boys. Quincy outscored the Lion boys 117-15 and the girls 111-17. The lone victory of the day in tlie threeteam competition for the Lions came from the girls’ 4x200-meter relay team ofjuniors Sienna Lowe and Athena Morehouse, sophomore Audrey Burpee and freshman Noelle Clinkscales. They won their race in 1 minute 59.23 seconds. It was a good day forthose Lion sprinters. Morehouse and sophomore Amira Felder both had their personal record runs in the 100-meter dash and Lowe had her best time of the season in that race. Burpee ran to a runner-up time of 54.44 seconds in the 300-meter low hurdles and she was second in tlie highjump with a leap of 5 feet 4 inches. Clinkscales had her top longjump yet flying 13-8.5 and finishing in third place overall. I > Jr** 1 *< t £ *4 / J r I I I I The Lion boys’ team had freshman Gavin Swiftscorearunner-upmarkof 17-9.5 in the long jump. Also in the field, senior Skyler Cook had a personal record throw of 108-0 in die discus to finish in fourth place. Lion freshman Kelvin Nevins-Davis placed second in the boys’ 300-meter intennediate hurdles with a time of43.89 and third in the 110-meter high hurdles in 17.68. The 100-meter dash was the fastest yet for the Lion guys too with all four competitors settinganewPR. Senior JeremiahPenny led the way with a time of 12.30 that had him fourth overall followed by juniors Dayton Hillard, Iziah Hall and Tyrese Robinson-El. Penny was also the Lion leader in the 200-meter dash, placing fourth in 24.96. The Maple Valley boys swept the scoring spots in their dual with the Stockbridge boys. Robinson-El got the win in that one in the shot put with a mark of 37-6. The Lion ladies swept the top three long jump spots in the dual with Stockbridge. Clinkscales led the way with junior Izabelle Soper second and sophomore Amira Felder fifth. Maple Valley goes to Con^ord Loffi its MHSAA Division 4 Regional meet Friday, May 16, and then will be at Quincy May 21 for the Big 8 Conference Meet. * » ftI I 11 I > d J- t I f /', L 1 i «1 I J 1( ' fl I 11 J I « J I I I 1 A K i I 4 I I ♦ < K!' -4 * < • r -.^ser.9^ f tp I kK« !• ?..'b -'A IMP r r. 6 J •Il i 4-1- 7 $ iJ I I' I ) 91 I A I J SJ ' > JL ' f I J • • '-J , I * 4 ’ J .•i. ) 1 f r ' /' .H f 3/ ^-' I I I i 9 ' q 4 » ’" *•. V Ji -L 4f .^l u’ »< r I 1' 4 7 ■a— f • j'i L-^ -K-Oft 1 ■ S'’/' >. 4 »•' I •i—-41 r / k I . I I I • -•k‘r I r 1 ij ' < 1' ' ■ / V ... ! I J * ** J r. r: b4l .' <• r Li ■» • I F -.4 - v’.i. V 1' ■ HT.; r r 5 i *'. V ! < PV• O' I I I ;f/ f J V* I •V r> 1 ; I 3 I 4 J J ( .-I ) < 1 nxpl b r^*- .’Ha T?CT) I *) ♦A I 3 •:^ lu 1 > I i 1 -9 / •/“ QP .t»'J! V r HI ;.:ii ■'BW 1 II I I •* * i I Si J Irtsi'iJ b A in i 1 1 .4 ; I -i K ' ’J! !2« J 1 < I J « B A I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30100-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Frederick W. Johnston, Deceased. Date of birth; August 16,1953. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Frederick W. Johnston, died November 16. 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joel S. Johnston, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Thomas C. Richardson P31750 136 E. Michigan Avenue. Suite 800 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 269-388-7600 Joe! S. Johnston 10750 Cressey Road Plainwell, Mi 49080 269-6230-5082 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30050-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address; 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 Estate of James R. Wiswell and the James: R. Wiswell Trust. Date of birth: May 22,1937.; TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, James R. Wiswell, died November 14, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Thomas H. Wiswell, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: May 9, 2025 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 Rhoades McKee 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Thomas H. Wiswell c/o Rhoades McKee 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A, Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 4 rl" rni?: *» I I i It J Ih. <4 « I' r I If > 'f |b’ I f I i f>r». , e4 5' 4 f ♦ •ft < 9^ ’ A <> rort wisl ■L . » t I s I ft si) r1!;»a ( 'J .W0R t k I JO i?t£! • * r- i •*'01 • % 3i?' I th .1 I I r>eiT;c::3'’X^2. ir’’-*-'- I 1 " n-.r.? r . ‘-n • T I . I .. «w tSf “ rc 1 [.Tl 0 t -■’ ’ .r, I IV- I lb f ? iJ .A.*’ « r »• 1 r ' 3 kS 1: rG’t -» u Jr. I r i- I ■ft, 4 ..'aS-i if# *4 % ............... s .•,* NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: Conservation Barry County Easement Board - 1 real estate/ develop interest, partial term; 1 Township designee, partial term - must be a resident of a township and willing to have the township board nominate them to the position. This is an annual appointment. Mental Health Authority Board 1 partial term, preference with lived experience in mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org under the tab: How do I apply for: An Advisory Board or Commission and click to display the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday June 2,2025. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 4 A City of Hastings I I > ra t k; * NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING •it r tpl U 1 4 i ‘Ir'*Sj R t' I -n I V’ '^•r *1 I k The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to accept written and/or oral comments from the public regarding the establishment of an industrial development district. The proposed district will consist of parcel number 08-55-265-026-20 located on E Enterprise Drive within the City of Hastings. Questions and comments about the plan may be directed to the City Manager, Sarah Moyer-Cale, by calling 269945-2468 or by email at smoyercale® hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk 269-945-2468 or via email at lperin@hastingsmi.Qov. Linda Perin City Clerk ♦ ♦ I 1. "I <» I J I I 4 I 1 J I 1 , »■* «•, 1 •i5| '<TOv k. * :!u 'in b * 1 *K J ''*♦^71' ■'t* ;--j^ '■O’J ) ■'S' I 11! K, I ( I iHi t I I A > -thi '1 t ’t ! iJ . s I> % I ’’Hl 1’ J I : f. I «I 1 « I & t •’<11. iUk t '''o. f'. 'V * <r«' iA I i I 1 » ’ I ’W ' I I ^4- IJ I (t r| ' -s, If '* : . I I I I liu ‘‘s ) ‘ J I I V * X I. »' ’IV- •IH • 'i*'* i i h It I) t. »• h i r 1 I I A., < V I 1 f u ll . ''WM >s �JA.. Ilk •A ► r . *4 • ** r ’*h A A 15 ■ ^jmnitaW i IS* • "x •/* 11 C’; >7^ 'v5 \C i> Wv i f ic - Bb 7 \ I 1 1 1 £ *■'. * I •54 ( 4. t ♦ , I , r* 'i . *5; J 1'/ >' I t « k *» .I t ’’’ .v i { - A r. 'i "i 4 r--‘ < % The Delton Kellogg boys finished in a tie for sixth and the girls were 12th as they competed in the Gobles Invitational Friday. Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden cut eight tenths of a second from his previous personal record in the 400-meter dash to win the race Friday evening with a time of 51.66 seconds. He beat out Bridg man senior Andrew Mabry by a little over a second in the race. Maple Valley was a part of the meet too and the Lions got a great performance from senior Jeremiah Penny in that race. He set his PR at 53.69 while placing fourth. It was a good day to run. Of the 12 fastest guys in that race, nine of them set a new PR. Madden added a fourth-place time of 17.39 in the 110-meter hurdles for the Panthers. He was just behind Maple Valley freshman Kelvin Nevins-Davis in that race. Nevins-Davis turned in a third-place time of 17.25 and also placed third in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 43.18. DK junior Carter Lynch added a seventh-place finish in the 110 hurdles and freshman teammate Ryan Sinclair was eighth in the 300 hurdles with a PR of 45.35. Nevins-Davis added a third-place leap of 5 feet 11 inches in the high jump for the Lion boys’ team that finished in a tie for tenth on the day. In the field, Panther sophomore Evan Fleser was seventh in both the shot put and the discus. He set his PR at 107 feet 3 inches in the discus. He put up a mark of 37-9.25 in the shot put. Maple Valley hadjunior Andrew Phenix place eighth in that discus competition with a throw of 104-1, The pole vault and the long jump were strong events for the DK team too. Junior Nick Muday set his PR at 12-6 to place third in the pole vault and senior teammate Ezra Smith im proved his PR to 11 -0 to place fourth. ' In the long jump, DK junior Tyler I «y *1 I Ai- » ' r 4 n A vu Txi "Vk **I r It "Ot 1 'tr.'T'j t /Sn ■tK '. I • t / f -r - >> -i ' Ji I t. • • t M * i ->r i « J ‘ J - A •> .'-vXxs'r^^ r4i ‘4s ''V'v b I '4k'' . .'-r' i J 'I'-; s‘> ‘K** ‘1 4 4 1 V* •.•'H 4 I r I T. • f I » I ’"‘'f >' i •n.' f I X ’i. k • ■ : 4. ■) 4 ■■f * I r n* 91.. I -r». b. i I >•11 H ’i;»• I L, % ( Kt t :'^b ‘ ir. I I'- I P;K'’^i^.,,'',. , ,‘^rii .'MSlt' 1 I V i r ■)j i! u JJ u “TO LU 9 t 'h w: ' '•H il I k I T t >.’/ 1 P, < , A.z •» > 3 I -Ot' b «, 1 t J. , 4 F •- kJ * J -* I f >I ( i k 1 I * t ‘J t i r 't f , * *k 1^. 9 ' » •k.1 f I ? J. - ’4 ■’I. sX i ■ ■■ -f i, Lh I U'.' >4 / < * 4 I r ” ^5-1 ft' i • I I . J* t f «<• *& * 5 J *4 • nt Mg I K. '( ’V" * c. '1 . 1 I I f ■ In 4 ) ♦ 1 1 • ? 4^ • ‘ '-lAfM •■■’ChL ’rniH J* >■1 • I i . -ri *. J I 1 V .. r > -- I, ui I j" ■ < < r ’ ''O ’ vdi H -1 4 7U I J A I -• H '(r *).. -I J r *cto;•r K Brett Bremer Sports Editor Brett Bremer Sports Editor Marshall took two victories over the visiting Hastings varsity girls’ softball team in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference action Tuesday. . The RedHawks knocked off the Saxons 17-1 and 15-0 in their two conference ballgames, dropping the Saxon record to 0-8 in the confer ence so far this season. Zoey Bennett and Annemarie Allerding had the two Saxon hits in game one. Allerding delivered a two-out single through the left side to place the Saxons’ lone run in the top of the second inning. Both ballgames were three-inning contests. Hastings split two ballgames at the Fruitport tournament Saturday taking a 16-14 win over Comstock Park before a 12-0 loss to the host Trojans. The Saxons smacked ten hits in that win over Comstock Park and won with an onslaught in the top of the seventh inning that saw them score 11 runs. Comstock Park had a 13-5 lead going into the final inning. A few Panther errors helped the Saxons keep the inning going. Lily Dingena delivered a tworun double into left that got the Saxons within 13-12 with one out, and a ground ball from Ben nett scored Allerding from third to tie the game. Dingena was then left on third with two out and the game tied. Kylee Bosworth was hit by a pitch to put two on with two out, and Greenfield delivered a double through the left side that scored them both and pushed the Saxons into the lead. A RBI single from Liv Buehler added one more run to the Saxon tally before the Panthers got out of the inning. Comstock Park struck for one run in the bottom of the seventh to get within two, but Bosworth handled a Comstock Park bunt to get the second out ofthe inning with a runner advancing to third and then got a fly out into right that Greenfield hauled in to clinch the win. Buehler had a huge game going 4-for-5 with three runs scored and an RBI. Greenfield and Bo sworth had two hits each. Dingena and Bennett had one hit apiece and Dingena walked twice in the lead-off spot too. Eight different Saxons had at least one run batted in. Meredith Ansorge and Dingena drove in two runs each. Bosworth and Allerding shared the pitching duties in the win. The offensive explosion didn’t carry over into the contest with Fruitport through. A single by Victoria Tack was the lone hit in the five-inning loss to the Trojans. Hastings built an 11 -4 lead with four runs in the top of the sixth inning of a non-conference dou bleheader at Charlotte Thursday, but the Oriole varsity baseball team rallied for two runs in the home half ofthe inning and then walked things off with six runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Orioles went on to sweep the doubleheader taking a 13-0 win in game two. Saxon lead-off hitter Spencer Wilkins was 2-for-3 at the plate in that opener with two runs scored, a RBI and a walk. Hastings had a seven-hit attack in all. Hunter Tomlinson had a single and a triple for the Saxons, walked once and he scored two runs. Hastings also got hits from Grady Reed, Tyler Frazer and Jett Nofz. Reed drove in four runs on the day. Dustin Lampart did a solid job getting on base. He walked three times. Tomlinson and Wilkins both had two stolen bases and the Saxons had seven as a team. The Saxon defense did make four errors which helped the Orioles to six unearned runs in the bailgame. Frazer stared on the mound and went 6.1 innings. He walked six, struck out two and allowed just four hits. He was charged with ten runs though (six earned). Scott Sanders was hit with the loss in relief. The only Saxon hits in game two were singles by Gilbert and Wilkins. It has been a tough stretch since then. Grand Rapids Catholic Central took 15-0 and 11-0 wins over the Saxons in Grand Rapids Saturday. Marshall hosted the Saxons for an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference doubleheader Tuesday and scored 16-1 and 15-3 wins that move the Saxons’ conference record to 0-8 so far this spring. I r • I • • A I I I r I BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, i I It •* ♦ I MEDICATION COLLECTION, AND *FREE TIRE DROP-OFF I J [ > I.; * 1 9 J*** LT ■ i »» i 'I * < r Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Household Hazardous Waste Including aqueous acids and bases; oil-based *-w =r' « J 9 f ‘ b • * A1 > I ✓ r* » *tl * I paints; reactives; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); automotive batteries; alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles; motor oil. -X' If/' r» . ,r^n I . I • I ..sr *4 f 'i* a ( /■ 'A I I I' • H f. Electronics »• including computers, cell phones, laptops, gaming 4 I systems, tablets, and more will be collected for no charge. 4 r 1:00p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9;00a.m. i I -, I ’ I *%;v There is a suggested donation of $10 for all CRT and LCD TVs and monitors (cash or check only). Limit of 10 gallons per vehicle FREON CONTAINING DEVICES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. . f4*>* » f I I uU ' .!|5“ I J__ See www.barrvcountvrecvcles.orq for details. z ! kT*. 4 <^ I ’ pn i i .!• t t jer We Cannot Accept: I •“4 . r • 4k • J' 4 • te •s' , 9 I f' .* .-<1 1 SR' . »* I Medications ^4 1 JG t , 4 w ■', r t Help keep your home, environment and community safe DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS SAFELY ' .-f /« J need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Cross out any personal information on the containers. 4 I ' ■■ viP « ','■ i A '.of >V Don’t pour paint, solvent, medicine, automotive oil, or chemicals down the drain or dump them in the trash where they may end up in our drinking water and lakes! n-’,n* I.r.u'- J ■■I asbestos; latex paint (when dry it can go to the land fill); propane tanks; commercially generated waste; radioactive material; explosives; unknown wastes; speakers in wooden cases; tires heavily caked with dirt. At Ml ' .{^ I— \ I • p * 9^ a Tire Drop-Off FREE thanks to a grant from 4^ 1* rS »* t V. »• 1 y-i / «« n I t .Hi J? f & J/ * ------------ ■.-- ■'•C' iOO ■■ dM _|- I // HOUSEHOLD TIRES ONLY (NO BUSINESS TIRES) First come, first serve until all trailers are full _____ Questions? Please Call (269) 798-4107 i ■•H9 { I .. »'h I • CULiC M *This is a ONE TIME ONLY free tire-drop off event LIMIT OF 10 TIRES PER CAR I I J ■ <ar >v.jg' i Sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry>Eaton District Health Dept., Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Sheriffs Dept., City of Hastings Police Dept., Hastings Padnos and Local Pharmacies. I rz *z * r ? y rf 1 1 ♦ ♦ ( s V 9 1-8 still tough, but Saxons win thriller at Saturday tourney Charlene rallies late to walk it off against Saxons in opener Howland extended his PR to 19-5 to place fourth and senior teammate Wyatt Firmey was sixth with a leap of 19-2.5. In the girls’ meet, Delton Kellogg senior Kylie Main kept cutting time in the 3200-meter run. She placed sixth with a PR of 13:23.15 and she also had a third-place time of 5:58.03 in the 1600-meter run. The Maple Valley girls were 16th in the field of 20 girls’ teams on the day, and one ofthe Lions’top finishes on the track came in that 1600 where junior Izabelle Soper turned in a time of 6:26.03 that placed her seventh. The top finish on the track for the Maple Valley girls came from sophomore Audrey Burpee who was fourth in the 300-meter low hurdles with a PR of 51.69. Right behind her, DK junior Izabelle Gruber finished with a PR of 51.94 that put her in sixth place. The DK girls boosted their score in the high jump with junior Lily DeVries fifth clearing 4-8 and se nior Mia Kohlen seventh clearing 4-5. Burpee added the eighth-place points for the Lions by clearing 4-5 too. DK also had sophomore Brynlee Babbitt-Smith seventh in the long jump with a mark of 14-1.5 and sophomore Makayla Lutz eighth in the pole vault clearing 6-6. It was Southwestern Athletic Con ference squads at the top of the day’s final standings. Saugatuck beat out Kalamazoo Christian 90-65.5 at the top of the boys’ point totals. Gobles won the girls’ meet with 101 points with Kalamazoo Christian second with 76 points. Most of the teams from the meet will head out to their Division 3 and 4 regional meets this weekend. The DK teams are at Bangor for their Division 3 Regional today. May 15. Maple Valley teams go to Concord for their Division 4 Regional Friday, May 16. Brett Bremer Sports Editor w* M .*» v:* i I }• f J I I Panthers add a few impressive PRs at Gobles Invite x*-'. b A • Ik 'I ^4 t 4 www.HastingsBanner.com \ > * I Thursday, May 15, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER �I 4 r i t A 10 A oMLA Thursday, May 15, 2025 ThCHASTlf^lGS BANNER SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a miirtary service member on actwe duty, rf your penod of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney tor the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated m this notice Notice of foreclosure by advertisement Notice IS given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that the toHowmg mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the arcuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1.00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025 The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Plaang the highest bid at the sale does not automaticalty entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elliot L Hall, an unmamed man. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 11. 2020 and recorded December 21. 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-014189 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Four and 84/100 Dollars ($230,704.84). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as; LOTS 34 AND 35. FINEVIEW ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 52. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. 115 Sweetheart Ln, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; May 15. 2025 File No. 25-005804 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy MI 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 Notice (8 given under section 3212 of the revised ludicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600 3212, that the following ntortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County starting promptly at 1,00 PM. on May 22. 2025, The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does rx)t automatically entitle the purchaser to free arxJ clear ownership of the property A potential purchaser is erwuraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee lor this information MORTGAGE. Mortgagor(s): Robert W. Garrett and Lynette S. Garrett a/k/a Lynette Sue Garrett, husband and wife tenants by the entireties Original Mortgagee: Washington Mutual Bank, FA Dale of mortgage; February 16, 2004 Recorded on February23,2004,in Document No. 1122601. and re-recorded via Loan Modification recorded on July 25. 2011 in Document No. 201107250007105 Foreclosing Assignee (if any): NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 82/100 Dollars ($34,630.82) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County and described as: THE WEST FIFTEEN ACRES OF THE EAST FORTY-FIVE ACRES OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR, TOWN ONE NORTH, RANGE EIGHT WEST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 4203 Mud Lake Rd. Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 12 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248,539.7400 1559640 (04-24)(05-15) (05'15)(06-05) J NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION v^'ww HastingsBonner com 5 HHS girls even 1-8 mark at 3-3 with pair of victories * ( J' >1^ s 1 r ' 9 f J* 1 * I Brett Bremer Sports Edrtor The Hastings girts closed out the sea son of Interstate-8 Athletic Conference varsity track and field duals with backto-back wins over Jackson Northwest and Marshall. The Saxon boys and girls head to Williamston fortheir MHSAA Division 2 Regional Friday, and then get together with the lntersiate-8 for the conference championship meet Tuesday at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek. The 92-80 win over Marshall on the road Monday puts the Hastings girls at 3-3 in conference duals this season. The Marshall girls won all four relay races, but the Hastings girls won seven of the eight individual races on the track. Sophomore distance runner Caroline Randall took three wins for the Saxons thanks to times of 5 minutes 39.59 sec onds in the 1600-meter run, 2:38.78 in the 800-meter run and 11:56.26 in the 3200-meter run. Freshman Lilly Randall won a pair of sprints taking the 400-meter dash in 1:06.54 and the 200-meter dash in 29.24 seconds. Saxon sophomore Ember Twiss was the runner-up in that 200 with a personal record time of 29.32 and she also won the 100-meter dash in 13.97. Saxon sophomore Bella Friddle set a personal record in the 300-meter low hurdles to win that race in 50.45 seconds, and she swept her way through her field events with a PR of 17 feet 3.75 inches in the longjump, a winning height of 9-0 in the pole vault and a winning leap of 5-5 in the high jump. Her big sister, junior Olivia Friddle, was the runner-up in the pole vault clearing 8-0 and the Saxon girls swept the four scoring places in that event with freshmen Bella Strimback and Jayden Evans both clearing 6-6. Olivia Friddle also won the shot put with a mark of 32-3 and she was the runner-up in the discus with a throw of 92-0. Saxon senior Zoe Watson was third in both of those events while Marshall senior Jantonia Grey set a PR of 97-2 to win the discus and also had a PR of 28-2 to place second to Olivia in the shot put. Zikana Warner had a strong day on the track for the Hastings girls too with PRs in the 800-meter run and the 400-meter dash. She was fourth in the 400 and third in the 800. Saxon sophomore Chloe Pirtle was third in the 1600 and also placed second in the lOO-mctcr hurdles. That lOO-metcr hurdle race was the only individual race the RedHawks took with junior Maura Young winning in 18.18. Pirtle added a fourth-place time in the 300 hurdles loo. The Marshall boys took a 118-54 win over the Hastings guys in their dual. The pole vault was the top event for the Hastings boys with junior Isaac Lil ley winning by clearing the bar al 12-0. Sophomores Liam Renner and Maverik Peake were second and third respective ly, both clearing 11-6 w'hich was two feet higher than any of the day’s other competitors. In the field, the Hastings boys also got a big PR from junior Odin Twiss who won the shot put with a mark of 45-4. The mile was the top race on the track for the Hastings boys. Senior Brandon Simmons won it in 4:45.97 and senior teammate Micah Johnson was second in 4:54.99. The Saxons closed the night with the team of sophomore Logan Kimmel, Peake, freshman Ian Grundy and junior Balian Marlette winning the 4x4()0-meter relay in 3:51.39. Marlette had a PR of i 9-.5 in the long jump to earn a tie for second in that event, and sophomore Caleb Kramer ran his fastest 110-meter high hurdles (18.11) and 300-meter intermediate hur dles (46.52) races ever to place third in both of those races. Teammate Cardale Winebrenner was the runner-up in that 110 hurdles race. Marshall sophomore Zach Hudson won both the IlO-meter high hurdles and the 300 hurdles on the day. He was one of two RedHawk guys to win two individual races on the track. Senior Jack Bidwell took the 400-meter dash in a PR of 52.08 and then won the 3200-meter run in 10:18.00, beating out Simmons and Johnson who were second and third in that 3200. Brison Brewer, a junior, won two field events for the Marshall boys. He took the long jump with a PR of 20-6.5 and he won the high jump by clearing 5-10. Last Thursday, the Hastings ^rTs^tooIf* a 111-43 win over Jackson Northwest while the boys were downed 87-75 by the Mounties. • 4* I * ' t It* , e»' 4^ V i’ y f ivi I • !• / I . • J • ir • i 1 I J s' <y ♦ » : k-y y i I { z yr >|Z 1 u I* * ■» « I . I > I- > 1 I / •' t- z . <! t’ ' '4 1l< r J , - n* r z CMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE pickup, (2) 2024 CMC 3500HD Crew Cab SRW pickup, (1) 2024 3500HD Crew Cab DRW pickup. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Com mission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 for the following items. Please mark outside of bid envelope with truck number i.e. #240020 or #240080. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Com mission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org., please make an appointment for all viewings of the trucks. NOTE: All trucks are sold as is. (5) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE Pickups 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors f 1-Redwood Metallic Truck #240020 - Orange Title - approx. 27,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Cardinal Red Truck #240060 - Orange Title - approx. 17,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Titanium Rush Truck #240070 - Orange Title - approx. 12,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240120 - Orange Title - approx. 22,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Black Onyx Truck #240140 - Orange Title - approx. 19,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 2024 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SLE SRW w/ BOSS 8-10’ EXT Plow 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240260 - Orange Title - approx. 12,000 Miles Minimum Bid $63,000 with plow; $57,000 w/o plow 1-Onyx Black Truck #240270 - Orange Title - approx. 13,000 Miles - Minimum Bid $63,000 with plow, $57,000 w/o plow (1) 2024 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SLE DRW w/ BOSS 8-10’ EXT Plow 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated mirrors Summit White Truck #230370- Orange Title - approx. 16,000 Miles Minimum Bid: $64,000 with plow; $58,000 w/o plow NOTE: All mileages are approximate - trucks are being driven until they are sold. ORANGE TITLES are MUNCIPAL TITLES. The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregular ities in the best interest of the Commission. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Bar^ County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 29, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Jon E Benson, a married man joined by spouse Kim Benson Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Village Capital & Investment LLC Date of Mortgage; May 19, 2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 24, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $226,726.57 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at the point on the East line of said Section 24, which lies 420.53 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 24, thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes West 264 feel: thence due North 145 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes East 264 feet; thence due South 145 feet to the place of beginning Common street address (if any); 13932 S M 43 Hwy, Delton, Ml 49046-8406 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; May 1.2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1559700 (05-01) (05-22) r* 1 e 1 Z 1 - e- I’ ^>1 #■' • / r ■y jr” I [ i.4‘ ’Vr M■ J ; u r- I ' (*’ I [•W ' li ■p I le ( •J. 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Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Aaron Poritt, unmarried man Original Mortgagee; Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage: June 10. 2022 Recorded on August 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-008250, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to. be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-' Three and 04/100 Dollars ($136,853.04) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: beginning at a point 1554.5 feet West of the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26, said point of beginning being on the North line of State Highway M-79 and said point also being on the Southwest Corner of land previously deeded to school district number 2; thence West along said North line of said Highway M-79,153 feet; thence North at right angles to said Highway M-79, 130 feet; thence East parallel with said Highway M-79, 153 feet; thence South at right angles to said Highway M-79,130 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2987 Dusty Ln, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from * the dale of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 126.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Mortgagee/ Authority Development Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C, 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 V '• ' ■ f ’’'etf* ' ’‘.4.h »* 'iuX;::51£ M0b iB « » U * tA ■c: »’ I». 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South Christian won the conference tournament with 16 points. Northview, TK and West Catholic all finished tied for second with 12 points ahead of Wayland with 11, Wyoming 1 and Grand Rapids Union 0. The Trojan second doubles team of sophomores Molly Alden and Cayla Brouwer had the team’s top finish plac ing second at their flight. They took a default win over Grand Rapids Union and pulled out a 7-6(4), 6-3 win over the West Catholic duo of freshman Olivia Marti and sophomore Sydney Kesterke t ♦ f I * I f 'J > 11 f % I I I I k J I ) A 11.' • ( J -Xi « I* ' . 4 -.a; T, 'I J uI ft f '-I u-' . rt t Vv I t r f 4 J4 k i * « 4 * I 1 -■ .•.•'^> II I i k I ■'•‘t » 1 ■-Xh ai ^ib * f / s «I 1 4« J 1 i 'I l’ I I I Th r *I ei* * 4 4 J U r. ' ) ' ( k A '* k r I I i 7*. in the semifinals, Alden and Brouwer also pushed the South Christian second doubles team to three sets in the championship match with the Sailor team of senior Maddie Bultsma and freshman Jill Zondervan eventually scoring a 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 win. Trojan junior Jordan Pranger had a ±ird-place finish at second singles where she knocked off Northview senior Ava Leonardis 6-0,6-4 in the match for third. TK also got a third-place finish from ±e third doubles team of sophomore Carli Ogle and junior Ava Zellmer. They defeated West Catholic freshmen Mia Palachecki and Ashley Kumer in the match for third 6-4, 6-1. TK was set to head to Byron Center for its MHSAA Division 2 Regional Wednesday, May 14. .1 t G*A takes two in SAC Central from DK baseball squad = 'tn> >•> M, 1 *5 hn t * f;? Brett Bremer Sports Editor b us The Galesburg-Augusta varsity baseball swept its doubleheader with visiting Delton Kellogg Tuesday in Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division play. The Rams took a 10-2 win in the opener breaking ±ings open a bit with four runs in the bottom of ±e sixth. The Rams also scored four times in the bottom of ±e first and led throughout the bailgame. The three Delton Kellogg hits in the ballgame were all singles, one each for Keegan Hill, Gauge Stampfler and Jordyn Jones. Stampfler started on the mound and tossed four innings. He allowed five f / I r ■ • r I r r I f, J I n J J » • >' ► I I •/ I I « f ‘J 4 I ) I • 1 k *4 I I j I I u 1 11 •w. 11 i ■Tw ‘' iMtj« L ’f u - k<- 1 iZkiX^ ..r—"t‘. y 5Sb t *r\' a M. u •»r‘ **fL t' ’ '■ ' I 7^11)1 ;' HpJ •« / *‘^11 : Dfiuom 0 1 r' 4 I 9 tl > Jt ■12. runs, two earned, on three hits and five walks. He struck out three. Brock Hickerson came on to toss the final two innings in relief. The Rams won game two 5-1, outhitting ±e Panders 8-3. The three DK hits were singles by Dylan Fichtner, Elliott Rogers and Stampfler. Mitchell Swift brought home the Panthers’ lone run wi± a sacrifice fly in ±e top of the seven±. Owen Rogers, Hill and Easton Reyn olds handled ±e pitching duties for DK. The Panders are now 5-4 in SAC Central ballgames this spring. They were not yet able to complete their second contests with Gobles. The Panders suffered a 15-0 loss in a non-conference bailgame at Gull Lake Saturday. I **«aSi Panther softball picks up pair of lopsided wins at G-A » 4 qu 2))3iq M?'? "Ti,*, : 1 I • I <•. n a; *•■ *« «R! 1 p Ml BreHBremer Sports Editor > J The Panthers earned a pair of big wins at Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday. The Delton Kellogg varsity softball team scored 18-1 and 13-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division wins over the Rams.Delton Kellogg combined 16 walks with six hits and seven Ram errors to score their 18-1 win in game one. Jalin Lyons and Jill Brandli both tripled once for die Panthers and Lillie Steele and Olivia Post both doubled once. The other DK hits were singles by Madelynn Palmer and Lana Hooker. Post had a team-high three RBIs and Palmer drove in two runs. Every DK girl in the line-up walked at least once. Lyons walked three times in the lead-off spot for her team. She finished with three runs scored and an RBI. Madison Muskovin got the pitching victory for DK. She struck out ten, walked two and allowed one unearned run on three hits in her six innings in the circle, DK took game two 13-1. Paige Davis was 2-for-4 at the plate with a triple and three runs scored in that one. Post was 1 -for-4 with four RBIs and two runs scored, Steele and Palmer had the f 'If - 'fl > r * I I ». k' ; J I J r.^ I « I i f i ' ' HfJV tJUUV I inm-3 ' •’I'cr I 1 J I ■Kv’-ni I 1 A iv'iU r J, Jij\ k : I ;iu' I fcr... . “/ Ki J 1 IC 5- ■ t JI t . t ?I 1 i- * P? J ( ’ * ■ rnJ. ' ,C' 5 ] « #• I Sfe^MSL S& &» XI ?ffj7 —f T . I *1- * I ' r LT 1«•' SUJb .1 '.i J i r .4 ’ J ’ I I I » iu;t ruA. nrud^uq aril .i f W1 « J T. t! r I ;| » r I 'too » I 1' b tf 1 I \ I k 103d^ J MliA. I I < ‘.'I • s Iir • , 4 :7 ■! J ?*•"'' 7 j —■ •t I I 4 I 7, ■ tj,-' k < • O^V} a; Tv/eo-'' b r. nilJl 1. *»• 1» /< . IM IT' 1^: VIP, ** p i 4 3G I I -f >... •tr 5 I Wjik#*! I 1 * J tih'-Sij’'' I I f k I y < Ik. i 3^' f9 M’- ;•' I I 1' 4 .r { » - _ -- -___ I .* fl lb ,•> -r < 1 ! IlVftI, i .J r t 4 t . 1 4 •f .4^ i r f li . 1 ' I «? ♦•v- I J * I ’ . n ;•• I I It 1 rgi-tr- ■-r f x > ' ’ jr eMU J I 1 « 9* • I i f i . > nW; M Brett Bremer Sports Editor t* Ui Hl Matteson ties for second at jamboree at Lake Cora / ,• i I ’jr#’... r ll I Au- O.i t. I ‘ z f• I* I h 44 4 I •I r J if I* 1 -jri.v r Jr i 1 0 ■ ■■tjr.rb'- ■ 'JT 9^ IH rlk? 4 f Ntfr -. ) □ar I I ’! • -A "'I ■ — . i4. -in- # 3 . . I '“T* < 1 *d t' ;o • jdO J 3- u ’'3r ■ I u 4 ^90- >7 4 jj i ■■ -iTzin n?' -.«I r* P !? J p*-. J bl . <r^ 3 f irg^ Sf /'ar' . F I . 1 «- I A ; s 0. hilus’ar f* J .f 4 I i iJ I A I » * * »in- - i r www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, May 15, 2025 J Schoolcraft edged out Delton Kellogg/ Martin on a tie-breaker to finish in the number three spot at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division jamboree hosted by Lawton at Lake Cora Hills Golf Course Tuesday. Kalamazoo Christian took the day’s victory with an overall score of 156. Hackett Catholic shot a 162 and School craft and DK/Martin both put up scores of 165. Constantine finished fifth with a score of 183 ahead of Lawton 187 and Parchment 205. Sophomore Grady Matteson shot a one-over-38 to lead the DK/Martin team and finish second overall individually. He opened his day with a birdie on 10 and closed his day with a birdie on 18. DK/Martin got a 42 from junior Carter Brickley, a44 from junior Tyler Howland and a 51 from junior Gabe Smoczynski, Hackett junior Justin Tyler was the only guy better than Matteson on the day. He shot an even-par-37. Kalamazoo Christian senior Ian Tuin and sophomore Brixton Devries both shot a 38 to match Matteson’s score. Schoolcraft was led by a 39 from freshman Ethan Demaso. The SAC Valley gets together again for the conference championship tournament at Beeches Golf Club Tuesday, May 20. o±er two DK hits. Brandli had two RBIs and Hooker and Lyons also drove in runs. Palmer pitched and earned the five-in ning, complete game win. She struck out three, walked five and allowed two hits. Hastings honors coach Schoessel, keeps win-streak going i * Z'\- ■ kJ H <r w. I < L i x. »> ♦ kk« I r.> c - - I X The Hastings varsity girls' soccer team honors former head coach Tim Schoessel before its non-conference match on Pierce Field Monday. Schoessel stepped aside after a couple decades working with the Hastings boys’ and girls' programs after last season. Photo by Jayson Bussa Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team honors former head coach Tim Schoes sel for his service to the program before the team’s win over Sturgis on Pierce Field Monday. Schoessel coached the Saxon JV boys’ team from 2009 to 2015 and took over the Saxon varsity from 2016 to 2020. He led the Saxon girls’ program from 2013 through 2024. Current Saxon girls’ head coach Me gan Deal is one of his former players, who assisted in the program under her former head coach, and Schoessel has enjoyed having a number of his former players return to help lead in the program over the years. “He will do anything for anybody no matter if it is soccer related or not,” Deal said, “andl am extremely grateful forbeingabletoplayforhim,beingabletohave coached under him, coached with him. I have learned so much for him, words can not describe how grateful I am, and the girls are to have learned from him.” The Saxons selected a good moment to honor its former mentor. The Hastings girls beat the Sturgis Trojans 3-0 to push a current win streak to three games. The Saxons scored back-to-back Interstate-8 A±letic Conference wins last week knocking off Pennfield 5-1 Wednesday and then pulling out a 1-0 win over Coldwater Thursday. w Junior Dez Mathis scored all three goals for the Saxons in the win over Stuigjs. It is no coincidence that the current win streak has coincided with the return ofMathis and Kalli Koning from injuries that kept them sideline throughout a big chunk of the spring. “The girls understood how much that they did on the field, and for them to be gone they really needed to step up ” Deal said. “Alyson Miller was one of those girls. She was our forward and she scored most of our goals while they were gone. Bella Kensington really stepped up on defense, taking the ball and working it to get it up to Allison and our forwards. Mathis also earned an assist, pushing forward and getting a ball across to teammate Hannah Sorensen who scored in the final five minutes of the Saxons’ win over Coldwater last week. Deal said she’s going to woik late this week to get her team refreshed and refo cused before Monday’s district opener. She said her girls are getting a little burnt out and she has ten seniors who are ready to graduate. The Saxons have plans for a team bonding day today. The Hastings girls had a tough conference finale on the slate for Wednesday, May 14, at Marshall. The state postseason begins Monday when Hastings goes to Plainwell for an MHSAA Division 2 district opener. Game time Monday is set for 6 p.m. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30110-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Estate of Joel H. Rogers Sr. Date of birth: 11/28/1928 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Joel H. Rogers. Sr., died 11/12/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Bonnie J. Vallance, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 5/12/2025 Diane K. Peters P52818 905 W. Michigan Avenue Marshall, Ml 49068 269-248-6500 Bonnie J. Vallance 519 South Shore Drive Battle Creek, Ml 49014 269-986-3073 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Judith A. Becker (“Decedent"). Date of Decedent’s Birth: April 6, 1939. Name of Trust: Judith A. Becker Trust dated February 2. 2010. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent. Judith A. Becker died March 11,2025. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of Decedent are notified that ail claims against the Decedent. Decedent’s estate, and/or Decedent’s trust(s) will be forever barred unless presented to Trustee, John G. Veenstra, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 28, 2025 Douglas J. Brackmann (P-40885) Wesseling & Brackmann PC. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 John G. Veenstra 1426 - 132nd Avenue Hopkins, Michigan 49328 NOTICE Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 12, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Christopher Dale Rhodes, Jr. Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Sovereign Lending Group Incorporated, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Mortgage: January 16, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $106,396.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; The West 98 feet of Lot(s) 80 and the West 98 feet of the North 23 feet of Lot 79 of Village of Nashville according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plat, Page 10 of Barry County Records. Commonly Known as; 210 N Queen St., Nashville, Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; 05/15/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 320742 (05-15)(06-05) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on June 26,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Douglas Cisler and Debra Cisler, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Date of Mortgage; August 31, 2020 Date of Mortgage Recording: September 23, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $244,681.09 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Unit No. 6 in Thornapple Hills Site Condominium, according to the Master Deed as recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, and amendments thereto, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5; together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended Common street address (if any): 4191 Thornapple Hills Dr # 6. Middleville, Ml 493339162 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Dale of notice; May 15, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561571 (05-151(06-05) S’ ♦ ♦ *«• 6^ s . * u ,I 11 1 I I �JI 12 Thursday, May 15, 2025 THE riASUMGS BANNER WWW HastingsBonner com I prtrtfo Doubles wins get Saxons a draw with Pilgrims at quad Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons look the four doubles flights at Lakewood High School. The Pilgrims took the four singles flighb at Ionia High School. That left the Hastings and Lansing CTiristian varsity girls' tennis teams in a 4-4 deadlock at the erxl of the Lakewood Quad Saturday. Both teams were 2-0-1 in their three duals Saturday. Hastings also look a 6-2 win over the host Vikings and knocked off Comstock Park 6-2. Both the Saxons and the Pilgrims had opportunities to snap their tie. TTie second and third singles matches and the third doubles match were all decided with super tiebreakers after the girls split their first two seb at those flighb. The Saxons got a victory in that third doubles match with the freshman duo of Lillian Edger and Lilly Randall outscoring Pilgrim sophomores Madeline Seiffcricin and Esther Lee 7-5,5-7, (10-8). The top doubles flight featured a couple close sets too. with Saxon senior Isabel Gee and junior Lauren Gee outscoring the Pil grim team ofseniors Leah Klan and Isabella Stephenson 7-5,6-3. Sophomore Sophia Haywood and senior Ella Ferguson teamed up at second doubles to earn a 6-1,6-4 win for the Saxons over Lansing Girislian senior Layla Izzat and junior Carly Crawford. At fourth doubles, the Hastings team of junior Alyssa Morton and senior Jordan Milanowski beat I>ansing Christian senior Allison Luginbill and junior Leecy Dittmer 64,6-2. Al second singles, Saxon senior Lilyah Solmes took a 6-1 win in her first set with Lansing Cliristian freshman Evelyn Maher, but Maher bounced back fora 6-4 win in set two and then took the super tiebreaker 10-8. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION AT JUNE 4,2025 MEETING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on June 4. 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at this public hear ing include the following: 1. The application of Shawn Frisbie for special land use permit approval for a warehouse and related office for Denali Custom Homes on the premises commonly known as 2419 West State Road (parcel no. 08-13-011010-20) zoned ACLI Airport Commercial/Light Industrial District. The Planning Commission will consider this application pursuant to the special land use approval standards specified in §220-20-3. A. of the Rutland Charter Township Code, and any other applicable provisions of the ^ning Ordinance. Things were flipped at third singles where Saxon sophomore Alexa Lilley fell in the fira set ofher third singles match with Lan sing Christianjunior Sophia Nelson 6-1. but then rallied for a 6-1 win ofher own in sei two. Ultimalely. Nelson look a 13-11 win •Lt*: in a super tiebreaker to earn the team point The Pilgrims' sophomore first singles player Julie Ivkovich took a 6-4. 6-1 win over the Saxons' Madison Deal and at fourth singles Pilgrim seniorAvery HarizJer beat Saxon junior Gracie Wilson 6-4.6-1. The Hastings doubles learns were all 4-0 for the day with wins over Lakewood and Comstock Park loo. Against Lakewood, the Saxons also got singles wins from Deal and Lilies. Deal had a great battle with Lakewood junior Emma Duffy, coming from behind to lake the win, Duffy won the first sei 6-4, and then Deal came back to win set two 6-3. The Saxon senior eventually ended the match with a 10-7 win in a super tiebreaker. At third singles, Lilley outscored l^ewood sophomore Hayden Bump 6-0,7-5. Lakewood got its two points thanks to wins from sophomore Lillian Fetterhoff al second singles and junior Aubrey Zinn at number four. All four Saxon doubles teams beat their l>akewood opponents in straight sets. Deal also pulled out a close 7-5,6-4 win over Comstock Park’s top player to finish a 2-1 day. Lilley was 2-1 for die day with 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this meeting; including a site plan for the development specified in the preceding paragraph submitted for review and potential Planning Commission approval at this meeting pursuant to the standards specified in §220-21-5. of the Code. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Code, Zoning Map, Master Plan, and the above-referenced special land use application may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/ meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser vices should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 / - »a.Wk i aM»ii i _i4 ’J •»«9w *- gtgSS18BS88558>T* - vaaaaaia »>< eeiSISSfilKlitltel' ■ • rfei ► 4-a *1 I 9 sr JC iXi- 1 I M ** * fMife » I If4-4 r i+ ah h t it n a ir ^taa^amaataaaantaat^ S 4 ar^aaaaaaaaaMSa^a^^ tsttaMiilit aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay/^ K* • ■ J PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on June 12,2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton MI, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commissions consideration by emailing or mailing those com ments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Admin istrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner, Jennifer Copeland, 11043 Austin Ct, Delton, MI, 49046, for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for an accessory building on vacant property pursuant to provisions in Section 4.20“Residential Accessory Buildings” of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is an unaddressed parcel located on Austin Ct, Adjacent to 11021 Austin Ct, Delton, MI 49046, Parcel # 08-12-135-007-00 and is currently zoned Rl -Single Family, Low Density Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with dis abilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. 4* 1* =31! J i A u I i 4 f 7 » 9^ r ■'if t ' .•J> I--' « I ^3- I V r I w'-.f 4* r ■? I I', 1 *• k 1 ♦/ V I < t 1 J 'T r rT/ H Hastings third doubles player Lillian Edger stretches for an overhead volley in front of teammate Lilly Randall during their win over Lansing Christian Saturday at the Lakewood Quad. J- ‘ 1 h* r) • i' t > f i ri it . r* I // U, lr' 5' I V J E V ■ • ■ 9 </• 1 ’BK> *J ■ •()A ■ 9 I -■*•n^, •l i ■ < '.J J idbt - I « F P ft ‘ r trm 't'* (i ’ ■ 10 it!-' & '..1^ .i* i'te € «■ lU r z.» ' ( t ■ si'-- ■’■rrt) .4 •?a •r * 1 r 9, t ■ 44 l) .L-f. * , 9^^ 1* * I I .p , V /% I 4 'S I i k I s > I i K ► »*T •» S.. lV>' r 4 ** . 'I 1 •h H A I'» ;fi .4' 1 I * .’4 t 4 V . r . «I . -.-''I Jr* f f Ik / s. £' * n» yj !!>•* ’ r‘« -* u l>'' ►-J I a 0 t » •at nife <1^ J JV..- fl -f A r?^ I ...-I •7 * r» <,-•**•* 1 • * 1 <1 f 1 * .* 0 I y T }( pTri M . 1 Zi • I . 1 • i , .1. . 'yiT;ii»UP i.«iynL .%i rr c J f* < ST nt t 'r I 1 >*•K * ' I ' - J? I X p |> Bd ' f ■ • ►•'4a *4 < ?> PfW 4^ I. « ft < Vrv 9 I 1.1- «^r«uI A •A PS IM «l: • t a a*- r~. L«. k Ju ♦ I ? ♦ p, J ■ ! I . •r t •I rv A. f U '•-> :r.; ui 9 I rx< ’ f ■If/ fl' «r . I t y I I J i 1 toMdimu f I a I •m 1 5' 4 I 1 i! % J T ***. 9^ 1.1 « 4 { / % r •l <i. * ** • % • b < r '■ k * Ok Ay I iV «b A A VI k f 7^. xX^.L V • A w iUl ^ih. P ii All Ml .I i 1 "4 • 4 few. •Is Hastings senior first doubles player Isabel Gee reaches for a volley during her win with partner Lauren Gee over the top doubles team from Lansing Christian Saturday during the Lakewood Quad at Lakewood High School. 11 X ►k. Xz. ( Photos by Brett Bremer I • > '-?*’** •A Wil - —ff w I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 » 7 W A *««« V A ■wtu EC' a 7-6(6), 6-0 win over her opponent from Comstock Park too. FctiCThoff and Bump had uins for the Vikings in their 6-2 loss to Lansing Oiristian, with Bump rallying after failing 6-1 in the first set against the Pilgnms' Nielsen. Bump look the second set in a tiebreaker 7-6(2) and then won a super uebrcakcr in that one 10-6. Dufh' also plac ed into a super tiebreaker in that one with Ivkovich, with the Pilsnims’ lop player o cntually pulling out a 3-6.6-2, (lO-l)win. Hastings heads to Paw Paw Friday. May 16, for ib MHSAA Division 3 Regional Tournament and then will be at Parma Western Monday for the Interstale-8 Ath letic Conference Championship. Hastings saw ib 1-8 record fall to 2-3 with an 8-0 loss lo the Coldwaler girls in Hastings Tuesday afternoon. The Coldwa ter girls won all four flighb in straight seb. The closest battle of the afternoon was al fourth doubles where the Saxon team of Morton and sophomore Audrey Acker w as downed 6-3,6-3. The Lakewood girls are at Hillsdale today, May 15, for their MHSAA Division 4 Regional Tournament The Vikings were a part of their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship al Portland last Thursday, May 8, and placed fourth in the day's stand ings. Portland won with 15 points ahead of Lansing Catholic 14, Eaton Rapids 9. Lakewood 8, Ionia 6 and (Zhariotte 4. Duffy won the second singles champi onship by outscoring Eaton Rapids soph omore Anna Steffen 6-2,6-0 and Lansing Catholic freshman Ava Jacobs 6-3,6-2. Fetterhoff and Bump both had one victo ry in two matches in their third and fourth singles flights. On the doubles side, the Viking second doubles team of seniors Alana Cappon and Andie Cavanaugh teamed up to go 1-1 on the day, the third doubles team of senior Elsey Yeiter and junior Kenzie Everett was 1 -1, and the fourth doubles team of seniors Bella Bossenbroek and Maddy Hubbell also went I-I. Lakewood had a couple more regional tune-ups this week finishing in a 4-4 tie with Greenville Monday and scoring an 8-0 win over Pennfield Tuesday as the Viking line-up continued its shuffling. Ln the sweep of Pennfield, the Vikings had senior Abby Pickard at first singles, ■Fetterhoff at second singles. Bump at third singles and senior Isabella Lance at fourth singles all score wins. Pickard, Duffy, Fet terhoff and Bump had the fourth singles wins in the tie with Greenville. At the conference championship it was Zinn in the top flight for the Vikings with Duffy at two, Fettertioff at three and Bump at four singles. 4 • t’ j •*t: tuii ,* •I •’ / » * r 'i' •‘rtE •^L 1/ f » 4 V 1 * 4.' ’ ‘ aG> < ■* r- •• < 11^ I ? .. a';: * ■IL' X, 9^ I '•* -'■51 Ji RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale (1) 2025 Bandit model 3100TB Towable Stump Grinder. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM, Wednes day, May 21, 2025 for the following item. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Of fice at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org., please make an appointment for all viewings of the trucks. NOTE: All trucks are sold as is. (1) 2025 Bandit 3100TB Stump Grinder Swing-out operator console, 5.7L 165hp PSI gas engine, 31” cutter wheel 60” telescoping hydraulic tongue. 3100TB - SN# 4FMUS1414SR533821 - Ihr - Minimum Bid - $59,628.00 The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. ■'i' •B X V ♦ -V I APPLICATION AT JUNE 4.2025 MEETING I I 1 > • ' 1? TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on June 4,2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall locat ed at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, The items to ! ' II :X' .Vi- - IhX It Q • I? teir’ j <' 5' •I-:, I. ■ Tf. t • '•t-v I L I r $ t I 1 “K A Rtf > < 4 i 1 A J V .N I 9 1 I r I r ■ frK i (I L ,> ■JZ land use application may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Town ship Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and ■ Sft '■'®^. 1 J M 1 . ”0 ♦& u I p. k £ !?n A r further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with j I I ■,f M I I I i F« 4 u ll » s Ji . I .1^ I* I I •l • A b A S. 4® I 1 I 1 \ ' *. h A r A< ? I *•« ■' s ll t 1 f I. I '•S • ••! I r 1 r U- 1 ■ I n 5 s I » J ♦ ♦ « ; ’TF ■’ I 4 '3'5 I n 4 (269) 948-2194_______________________________ ll k 1“ .4 ( ** V « ¥ ir--' * W V* * • A t Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 c«^<? * I» %. ■« '. further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Code, Zoning Map, Master Plan, and the above-referenced special * 4 2< I •fc;- - ■■' - 1 -,ai in §220-21-5. of the Code. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting. and may * 3 ir Township Code, and any other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this meeting; in cluding a site plan for the development specified in the preceding paragraph submitted for review and potential Planning Commission approval at this meeting pursuant to the standards specified Chairman Vice Chairman Member '■'-» /x!\’ disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. David Solmes Jim James Jamie Knight /t I •W v- T 'i 4 t Yj.m- K * •• t \ I 9 (I be considered at this public hearing include the following: 1. The application of Michael Webb for special land use permit approval for a greenhouse and openair business for the sale of produce on the premises commonly known as 490 South M-37 High way (parcel no. 08-13-014-046-00) zoned MU Mixed Use District, The Planning Commission will consider this application pursuant to §220-9-3.J. and P. of the Rutland Charter Township Code, and the special land use approval standards specified in §220-20-3.A. of the Rutland Charter ■ '»? ( aI BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COM MISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY ■* *< �BO I V '■’f* I** s 1 * n v k 5 » > * TK clears every hurdle on its way to another title A ♦ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The TK ladies did a little bit of every±ing to simply dtwninate the OK Gold Conference Championships Thursday at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. Their second consecutive undefeated OK Gold Conference Championship had long been decided when senior Brooklyn Harmon picked up steam coming around the final turn of ±e 4x400-meter relay race, spurred on by the opportunity to lap a runner in front of her on the final straight away. The next time Harmon and ±e Tro jans were rounding the final turn it was at the end of a victory lap hoisting the conference championship trophy. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team, which was a perfect 6-0 in conference duals this spring, outscored runner-up Wayland 206-104 at the top of the standings Thursday, Harmon led a 1 -2-3 sweep of the top SIo its in the two hurdles races for the Trojans with junior Mia Hilton and freshman Amya Cater in second and third behind her. The TK team had four of the eight point scorers in the l(X)-meter hurdles and five of the eight in the 300-meter low hurdles. Freshman Addison Rocco was seventh in the I OO-meter hurdles and sixth in the 300-meter low hurdles, with fellow freshman Kayla Price seventh in the 300s. Harmon won the 100-meter hurdles in 15.33 seconds with Hilton second in 16.50 and Cater third in 17.48. Rocco had a time of 22.73. In the 3(X)-meter low hurdles, Harmon won with a time of 46.06. Hilton came in at 46.39 and Cater in 49.17. Rocco (54.88) and Price (55.20) bo± set new personal records in those 300 hurdles. “We all really work together and we’re super close. So, I feel like we kind ofhave likeahurdlecommunityatour school and we’re always helping each other out,” Harmon said. “I would not be where I am today without Mia Hilton. She’s one of - my like one of my best friends and she’s insane, like we push each other to be bet ter every single race and 1 mean, you saw it and going around the curve [in the 300 hurdles], we were like right next to each other, and like we were conscious of that because we ran at Wayland on Monday and we both ran a huge PR because of each other. I am so ±ankful that I have her to run with. She’s the sweetest girl, and she’s just like fio insane and we push each other to be better. Like, celebrating our wins together is the best part,” Harmon add ed. ‘*That’s another thing about like our hurdle community at TK.” Hilton was the runner-up in the 1 OO-meter hurdles Thursday, but only got into the final by the narrowest ofmargins. She was second in her preliminary heat and finished with the eighth-best time of the prelim’s after a crash two thirds of the way through her heat. The third to last hurdle my knee gave out, and I like paused because I didn’t know what happened,” Hilton said. She hit the hurdle and came closer to going under it than over it. She recovered to get the hurdle down and go over it and then somehow finish her heat behind only her teammate Rocco. While it was a stressful moment, in the end it only helped display how far ahead of the field the TK girls were. “We all just love like practicing togeth er, and I think it helps that we really like hurdling,” Hilton said. “It’s just crazy like at practice we just are like bouncing off the walls, and we are just ready to hurdle half the time. We're just getting through the warm up so that we can jump over the hurdles.We help each other a ■ W R .. H ’ ' t• b r 1 I I r •f ’'f' Tk 7i I < 9 , •«fc V- •% f. i. I5k » s ' 'K 4^ ,| .5rK . (S,,ftv/*):,, < '1 * I .! 1 ''- >s V t < % ** - Bh. 1 t > 1 *>»5\ ft *5s V < A .’■i' \ > ft ft K »■ ft <4 -'ft ■ -i.'. , '''r. ''- ■ ‘Mi ’0; < 4 y -•4* «• V: k \ V. ! * 7/ - TV ft. '••I *.• •<' Hi WN I I t • V / % « ^•^9 * w> ’ / \ e. 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I i' ! -^■■■■^ ■ l»- >. * 11 '] 4 •# ■> Eii I /•> > \ 4V ♦ ') r /f. * f. 1 T./ ’ * - * • ><« *3, ■ i: • ••^’ I B «9 ‘ *> ft i 0P» «k Jt I li~^ -a; » SBJ V • * i? I, Cl ■> ..... ..1 I •wBo*: ■■ ■ a A » *• * * HCUSFM 1 4*^ «« irtms ,\wg !»♦»- a J .•Pl,' »* I » I1 I*- WF’— * - :> 4 ■;<< 1-5 • I .14 a* " I irV •-f o TVi !► '•1' iT I bIV____ _ !j •l 1 f Thornapple Kellogg senior Brooklyn Harmon (middle) goes over a hurdle on her way to a victory in the 300-meter low hurdles Friday at the OK Gold Conference Championships at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. TK teammates Mia Hilton (left), Amya Gater (back right) and Kayla Price (back middle) round the corner behind her. and all four finished in the top eight in the event along with teammate Addison Rocco in another heat. All those points helped the TK ladies to their second straight team championship in the OK Gold. Photos by Brett Bremer lot with like our blocks and starts, and since Brooklyn’s like really good she’ll basically coaches us all, and our coaches are amazing too.” Harmon was third in bo± the 100 hur dles and the 300 hurdles at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals in in 2024. She also earned a state medal with the TK 4x400-meter relay team last year along with current teammates Hilton, Payton Gater and her sister Ellie Harmon. An injury kept Brooklyn from competing in the state finals in 2023. Hilton placed eighth at the state finals in the 300 hurdles in 2023 and 2024. Hilton called the freshman Gater “a beast.” Amya broke Hilton’s TK fresh man record in ±e 100-meter hurdles this spring and Harmon’s freshman record in the 300-meter low hurdles. Harmon wasjoined in the4x400-meter victory at the conference championship by Amya Gater, Payton Gater and Hil ton, They had a time of 4 minutes 11.42 seconds The Trojans ended the day with a relay win and started it with a relay win as senior Ava Crews put on an impressive late charge to chase down the leader from South Christian on the final lap of the 4x800-meter relay to win that one with teammates Alaina McCrumb, Isla Tillema and Madison Kietzman. They finished with a time of 10:24.67 - a little over half a second faster than ±e South Christian foursome in the race. That was just the start ofa stellar day for the senior Crews who won the 1600-meter run in 5:19.11 and the 3200-meter run in 12:12.47, She added a runner-up time of 2:28.43 in the 800-meter run in between. The Trojans were chasing the Sailors for much of that 4x800-meter relay. “Once it came to me, I was just like pushing all the way through trying to slowly catch her,” Crews said of South Christian’s anchor Tiffany DeMaagd. “And then that last like 200,1 caught her to the point where I was like right on her shoulder and I went around her on the outside on that turn and then finished right ahead of her.” That Sailor relay team didn’t include junior Chloe Rinzema, who was the only girl to finish in front of Crews all day. She cruised to victory in the 800-meter run with a time of2:22.45. She also took the 400-meterdash in 58.98, ahead ofTK junior Payton Gater’s runner-up time of 1:01.05 in that race. Pretty awesome, actually,” Crews said of her feelings on leaving the meet with three wins. “I was not expecting that after so many injuries throu^out the season, but, ye^ I came through.” She has dealt with hamstring and calf issues that popped up during her indoor track season this winter. She’s not at 100 percent, but that didn't stop her from having her best 4x800 split ever in the relay victory. Crews said she is pretty pleased with ending herTK running career with backto-back team conference championships too. “We have just a really great team, like there is a lot of depth to our team, so a lot of people are contributing. We’ve got people running just always up front. We’ve got people in the distance, people in the sprints, people in the hurdles. We just have a really good team and it’s been like that for a couple of years now.” The TK sprints got a boost this spring from junior newcomer Jordyn Fitros who scored in both the 100-meter dash (fifth) and the 200-meter dash (fourth) for the If s J X -vt; XX 5» s*’ Tj- < '' y- J ■Kfttf 1 r ''.A I WB * .■l K U ;iiiv > Jf. 4 M* X '4 i A< :rJ- I I I ♦ I 4*- 1 *1 J It-. 1 /•I s** 1 -aft? 1* ri L 4^’- R ? «» % 1 sr i.-h; J WT' -I. -r. J 9^ a.- 1? V 4' r t’ 1 * 4 i * ’-'Jf' • 1 •1 t •C< % 4 4 I Thornapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draatsma nears the finish line ahead of Northview junior Caleb TeBrake at the end of the 800-meter run Friday during the OK Gold Conference Championship at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. Draaisma won 800-meter and 1600-meter championships on the day, setting a new PR in both races. Trojans, with senior Emma Dykhouse scoring in the 100 (eighth) to add to her impressive day in the throwing events. TK had at least two of the eight scorers in all five of the girls’ field events, wi± junior Payton Cater winning the long jump with a mark of 15-6 and Amya placing seventh in that one. Dykhouse set a PR to win the shot put at 36-3 and also had a PR in a fifth-place finish in the discus (92-10). Payton was the runner-up in the high jump, clearing 4-10. Senior Lilly McKeown was third in the shot put (30-7) and seventh in the discus (82-9). 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They relied on Houtkoopcr quite a bit, and she was up to the task of keeping the ball out of her net quite often. She fini^ied the evening with 17 saves, sliding oitf on on coming attackers, leaping to her left and her ri ght, stretching over her head to punch balls away arxl making a fine kick save or two. On the other end ofthe field, the Panthers rel ied on sophomore attacker C laire Barker to try and provide a spark up top mostly on her own, and she was able to create a couple of decent scoring qjportunities against the Eagle defensive line. Oncof the Panthers’ best chances to score in the game came in the opening minutes ofthe second half. Barker and senior Teagan Hamlin put together a nice little give-and-go in the midfield that led to a break in for Barker who had her shot glance off the left post [Schoolcraft has] been having a good season. I mean, they’ve been doing good for the last couple of years,” Mabie said. “So, you know, I’m just glad we’re still playing because when we started all we had was 12 players. “I wasn’t sure we’d make it through a whole season or not. We added a coq)Ie of bodies and you know, so far so good,” he said looking for some wood to knock on. DK/Martin had its overall record evened at 5-5 with the loss to the Eagles and fell to 2-3 in the SAC Valley with the loss. The Delton Kellogg girls close the regular season with the SAC Valley finale against Lawton in Delton tonight, May 15, and then will go to Lakewood High School Tuesday, May 21, for the regular season finale. The state postseason starts for DK/ Martin with a district opener against Parch ment in Delton May 21. The Panthers arc doing whei they can to get through their toughest stret^ of the season. The Delton Kellogg/Martin vanity girls’ soccer team is in the middle of a string of games against the top competition in the Soitthwcstem Athletic Conference Valley Division. Kalamazoo Christian, who clinched the SAC Valley Championship with a win over rival Hackett Catholic Prq) Monday, was looking to finish off an undefeated SAC Valley season when it played host to the Panthen Monday. That contest was set to come on the heels of back-to-back losses for the Panthers in SAC Valley play against Allegan and Schoolcraft. Allegan finished off a 6-1 SAC Valley season with a win at Lawton Monday, after beating the Panthers last week. The DK/Martin girls saw School craft improve to 4-2 in conference play with a 44) win in Delton Monday. Containing the Eagles Monday was made tougher by injuries to senior center defenders Ellyse Blackbum and Natalia Garcia Arrojo sustained in the May 5 contest with Allegan. With a reworked defense, the Eagles got their first goal in the first minute of the ballgame Monday. “We were out of sync because we had to play different than we have played all season,” Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie said, “and peopl e that haven’t played very much or don’t have a lol ofexperience had to be out there because we were m issing two players. And when you only have 14 so all in all, I don't think we did too bad. I mean, we could tell we were out of sync and didn’t really connect on a lot of passes andj ust kind ofwere kicking at the bal 1, and it’s Irind ofwhat I might have expected, you know, just hopefully that we can learn from this for the next four games.” Coach Mabie did see his outside defend ers learning how to handle things in the mid dle as the game went on. He said he thought junior Piper McArthur was one who really stepped up as the game progressed. “She got more aggressive and a little better in the second half, and seemed to J • WWW Haiti ng (Banner com r 1 WWW * -4 • 4 u. mm I I •4 L / / »• . i t ■ 'U UV jv'T.1 •Wg I » K >1 •i i 1 # 1 r 1 St I I z I' r. >•. I V: ’ *• 4 • t,*A ’4‘ J#. 1 I F b. F 1^' < >•< . 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TK travels to Battle Creek to face Harper Creek in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 slate tourna ment next Wednesday, May 21. The Beavers were 11 -3 overall this season and 5-0 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference heading into their con ference finale Wednesday, May 14» at Parma Western. I The Trojans got to celebrate on their own senior night Monday in Middleville. Now they hope they’ll get to cele brate on South Christian’s seniornight next Monday, May 19, The Thomapple Kellogg girls and the Sailors remained undefeated in OK Gold Conference varsity girls’ soccer action heading into their May 14 match-ups. The 8-0-2 Trojans were set to visit Grand Rapids Union Wednesday. The 9-0-1 Sailors were set to take on a Northview team Wednesday that the Trojans just de feated 8-0 Monday. TK honored senior attacker Madi lyn Chivis and senior defender Emma Geuke^ and their parents during a halftime ceremony inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Monday and then really picked up their play in the second half to put away the Wildcats early. Tealy Cross and Alexa Eden scored first-h^f goals for the Trojans, and f J ■fit TK and South chasing Gold championship Monday •A’ VBbnoM qiiisnoioniBt: "itnO It t KJ / j. J lUti < r* 1^3b f 4* tt. > I fbim^rr If’ I ’ t lun: T ’ j fi * ‘I* r:jr««M6 > rr: I u i<Wl * ■' .79.' fi t > •( fl t ...n * * IfRL . P 1 .. ri lih<bj%iir ‘ ra 'jnoiht*? !kw<' ' J < f tHC 4 f I » jdT fsyjbV'' tf J t zatooMr^’**^ ‘ »**-?'r7» • >4» ± I /*» <*•* I X 1 11 f - efihrT •.■4X h // . nT : f 'oijn'oni^wrootri’niMw’ Kx*?! rXI ZtAkHMW' T'Jll it • • ”*! 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T’ i tI I the Northview keeper, but a Wildcat defender then tumbled over her keeper and the ball came down to Cross who got the chance to fire it into the open net with her left foot Eden’s goal came on a laser of a shot from the top left of the box a few minutes later. Chivis was the Ione Trojan to finish with multiple goals Monday. She I Thornapple Kellogg senior Madilyn Chivis looks to move the ball ahead in the offensive end as Northview's Isabella Lopez during the second half of the Trojans’ 8-0 OK Gold Conference win in Middleville Monday. Photo J £ Continued from Page 13 rz'. 't «iS. two - 9rti to troar^"’ > 7 biofiyijio- )»(« yebnoM SHNiWaH ni «•! i I I first lap of the 800, and while he didn’t PR in that race he knows just how hard he is able to push now. Draaisma came into the season really focused on the 1600 so he is still working out that 800 strategy. TK senior Kyle Porritt had a runner-up throw of 126-0 in the discus. Junior Luke Archer cleared 11 -0 to place third in that event while senior teammate Hunter Tietz upped his PR to 10-0 to place seventh in the vault. Trojan junior Derious Robinson im proved his long jump PR to 19-0.25 to place seventh in that event The top relay finish for the TK boys was a fourth-place performance in the 4x200-meter relay by the team of senior Lucas McNabnay, sophomore Elliott Neff, freshman Maddox Vanengen and sophomore Brandan Velting. Other top eight finishers throughout the day for the TK guys included soph omore Jackson Smith, junior Lucas Ploeg, senior Case Dykhouse, freshman Jackson Hasty, sophomore Elijah Frazer, sophomore Layne Schilthroat and junior girls with top eight finishes through the day included sophomore Ellie Hannon, sophomore Leigha Jager, freshman Breanna Schut, sophomore Carmen Reynolds, sophomore Sydney Martin, sophomore Estefani Sanchez Vega, freshman Carissa Caskey, sophomore Kimberlin Zavalza Nava and sophomore Rylee Preston. South Christian and West Catholic were right behind the Wayland girls in the day’s standings. The Sailors were two-points back of the runner-up Wildcats with 102 points. West Catholic was fourth with 100 points ahead of Wyoming 58, Northview 38 and Grand Rapids Union 23. The TK boys’ top finishes came fix>m senior distance runner Jacob Draaisma who set a personal record of 4:25.91 seconds to win the 1600-meter run, won the 800-meter run in 2:00.54, and he also set a PR of 10:14.42 in placing fourth in the 3200-meter run. This is just Draaisma’s second varsity track and field season. He finished 14A in the 800-meter run a year ago at the D2 state finals. He is still sorting out which events he really wants to make a push in for this year’s postseason. “I’ve just b^n frying to focus on like Adam Lozada. The Wayland boys were plenty dom inant themselves Thursday winning the boys’ meet 181.5 to 140 over runner-up Northview. South Christian was third with 104.5 points ahead of TK 59, West Catholic 52.5, Grand Rapids Union 49 having more fun and putting less stress on at the end of the season, especially since I know where I’m going to college now.” He laughed thinking about the fact that he ran his fastest 400 meters ever on the and Wyoming 42.5. TK heads to Portage Central High School Saturday for its regional meet. The Trojans compete this season on the Division 1 level for the first time. A nflgtMHimi •♦4“ boi - JW /nbib tnsd wnd (MOOdl word ddftdpuovir »in toMOo; vlSi A ;^gasi38 uW I ‘-7 •t jWWfM’ CpATMWlL badfrm/f tivXidBfc “1 s>'1J twiM .8IKK* "Tt* r* latfm tnawJBfcjf: n-l IJwj! > -W'-' ■ 119 V V swTismbH (■CT!-' 'J I /i3rtBdqc .fB mMBidoX a Jiiv *' .bMibawm .. !«a? ja)« jidiSB.iB’w I .« dVOO rrvi k ifiW sd) ni)3QaMB4^ nbNto flwt Bc: M •' rtoiiiS ■' w ■ J t'? t I “-“’TiiSXn-uiW 3si? 1 » •r sriT? 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The variance was granted on a 4-1 vote, with ZBA member Eric Miller voting in dissent. ZBA members Larry Haywood, Robin Hawthorne, Jim James and Carl Lickley voted in favor of the vari ance. With the variance granted, Yankee Bill's owners Todd and Kristina Porritt can now proceed with the rebuild of the restaurant, which burned down Dec. 23, 2024. •z 1 J I •• .? a r I I I 'U } I ( ( 4 »9 4 ff-’iR ee*nn‘' fAf I i t -.X KT 1-?T Yankee Bill's owner, Kristina Porritt. speaks out at Wednesday, May 14’s Rutland Township Board meeting Photos by Molly Macleod > 1 t k i ;v» '-•.AJ 'bi t FinMrwhpn One ast recess T* '5 «* * * ■ t I I •V uv 4 4 I 9 I. s 2 t • r 9 l*!;> I I V -a"'-*' v * •• > i » • 'K 8 K I jf. I r 5 ir>^ M. J 'J « # I r i ( ! ! '4 ! I alv 1 I i I I *Y to* z ( w •?- j i 1 r I . 1 i 4.. 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On December 23, two days before Christmas, our business was destroyed bv fire. But our nightmare didn't end there - it was only the beginning," said Kristina Porritt during public See REBUILD on 4 9 ik Court hearings held for two of four murder suspects in Pennington case Two of the four individ uals facing charges linked to the alleged murder of a 42-year-old Nashville resident, who was origi nally reported missing in December 2024, were back in an Eaton County district courtroom this week, as Bradley Earl further details of the case Lance also emerged in regional news reports. Bradley Earl Lance, 25 of Lansing, and 46-year1 old Jenellc Marie Mello of Nashville sUxxl before Judge Reid Felsing during probable cause hearings Monday, May 19, in Eaton County's » District Court Jenelle Marie 56A in Chiirlotte. Mello Lance and Mello, as well as 47-ycar-old Nashville resident Luexs Gaylord Forquer and 40-year-old William Chaney of Vemiontville, face various felony charges in the death of Gregory Brian Pennington, 42, of Nashville. According to the Eaton County SherifTs OITice officials, Pennington was considered to be the victim of "foul play" after deputies responded to a report of an abandoned vehi cle on the 4000 block of Michigan Road in Vennontvillc on Dec. 11. The vehicle was later 4 > to •WB 1) T 4 4 r L< I : ♦ y ■ limfej SINCE 1856 The variance allows for a 10-foot setback between the already-poured parking lol and neighlwring property lines, instead of ±e usual 30-fooi setback required by ordinance. Additionally, Yankee Bill's own ers were instructed to construct a 6-foot stockade fence, along with planting nine deciduous trees along the property line. The planning commission approved the Yankee Bill's site plan review' w ith the condition of a 30-fooi setback on the parking lot's south side on April 2. The Porritts expressed concern w ith that ruling, as it would require them to remove 24 percent, or 23 of 98 spaces, of their alreadypoured parking lot. Last week's \ ariance overrides that condition, allowing the owners to move for ward with construction. Thursday, May 15’sZBA Molly Macleod 4 BARRY COUNTY Yankee Bill’s owners receive OK to start rebuild after heated Rutland meetings wi TisawB 2*1118 eednsY I THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, May 22, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com • DEVOTED TO BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 56 .JO'^ PAGE 9 ■ ■» Hastings Area School System > 1 See MURDER on 4 I 5 aj^ 1 s •• ne^ I 41 I , M. *» !■ 1>«. 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Delton Courtesy Image » -w «• ta 1 4 o1 a new restaurant coming soon to I 41* i » •* 9^ ( X 3 t . 1. « J 4 J * Wv I »Ma» ..... Sa 4 4 I X 1 * A rr r I On Saturday, after the tornado touched down on Thursday, an uprooted tree on Wildwood Road in Orangeville Township blocked over half the driveway in front of the white garage. Karen Turko Ebright Staff Writer The tornado crossed the southernmost pari of Gun Lake and moved northeast near Olis Sanctuary. Damage included several trees down and homes with mi nor roof damage. Several docks in Gun Lake saw damage as well. Residents in Orangeville Township are cleaning up this week after they were hit particularly hard by the storms. NWS confirmed 11 twisters touched down in Michigan from last week’s line of storms. After storms and tornadoes rocked Michigan on Thursday, May 15, many suffered power outages, tree damage, uprooted trees, downed powerlines, roof damage and so much more. Near home, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Rapids confirmed an EFl torna do touched down in Barry County near Heron Pointe. The tornado had estimated winds around 100 miles per hour and stayed on the ground for 6.75 miles. f MP f' I I X T 4 t t 4fl A f H I', •9 5' i • s A* . v- fl s A ' « - >, V r * aj I V 4'* * 4. J I . r*B kv IvjI J * ■■ V "■ar<w V*' I < A x.'*» h . t 1 1 s mW 4 X «• /* 49 hungry crow ds enjoy cd at the original Yankee Bill'k in Hastings. “Il will be Yankee Bill's." Pomit said, adding that the name w ill differ Wc have kxs of smoked meals W'e smoke all the meal in-house. We have wood-fired pizza I tXs of specials and 12 Michigan-made beers on lap." The Porrittsarc working on turning the old medical building intoa restau rant as quickly as possible. We were ail approved, and wcil go from there. We're not far enough to have a timeline yet," Pontt said. My builder is focusing on getting the Rutland one done first then heil move down here. Since the demo started al the be ginning of the week, work w ill be ongoing fora while. We’re taking it down to the studs and the four walls and making it one big room and fixing the plumbing and the floor, redoing the w iring to suit our kitchen, and putting it back together,’* Porritt said. He said that rebuilding the Yankee Bill’s in its original location, Rutland Township, will come first. The build er will concentrate on the second lo cation ofthe new restaurant in Delton, which has not been named yet, but will be like the original restaurant. He has a bigger plan for the Delton location, including an addition after the restaurant is built. “Right now, we have roughly 7,000' square feet. We got approval to put another 3,500 on that would be the banquet portion of the facility,” Por ritt explained. “The addition will be for weddings, class reunions; we got our outdoor music permit. There will be live entertainment outside, including concerts. “We're just getting started, and when we know how things are going, we'll have a better time frame. We look forward to serving the public in Delton." AftcrtheirrcslauranL Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon in Hastings, burnt to the ground last y car. tw o days before Christmas. Todd and Kristina Porritt are finally looking forward lo blue skies ahead. “Well, now that we've "ot a variance. we're rebuilding in Hastings in Rutland Township, same location,” Todd Porritt explained. The Porriits also have a special use permit to build a second location in Delton in an unoccupied medical building at 11320 M-43 Highway. Work tearing down the interior of the old structure started on Monday. Porritt said he and his wife, Kristina are looking forward lo reluming lo work after waiting four-and-a-half months lo start. We arc demoing about 60 or more little medical exam rooms, a sink and making it one big room instead of a chopped-up doctor's office, Porritt said. He said the building is “per fect.” The inside still needs major renovations. “Il’s your standard doctor’s office with exam rooms, x-ray rooms, and bathrooms scattered all over the place. You don’t have that in a restau rant, just a men’s and a women’s in one location instead of scattered all over,” Porritt said. “We're getting rid of everything except the four outside walls. It's a lot of work, but we’ll make it happen.” Barry' County Planner Jeff Keesler said Delton will have a business to attract a crowd. “This is an exciting opportunity to add more food and event options in Delton,” Keesler said. “This property was underutilized, and it can now add activity for residents who wish to dine and have the chance to hear live music.” Owners plan to give Delton customers the same hospitality that I I I I f r -fr 9 ! 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Hastings, Ml 49058 1 I Monday at 5 p.m. mihomepaper.com >* •» % r BATTLE CREEK w » fc T ’ft:*. « ♦ * w, n V I g «, “u J '* X 1. ‘^v * ♦ * I, •f �J I 1 v/ww HasHngsBanner.com i r.c >. Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 3 TangleTown rebuild design revealed at ‘Spring Fling at Bob King’ T niiud 1 n J ..kSSi 1 r A t I I T- 1 [ 4 I A * I 5 N h 1 { f *r t A ILI Al ♦ ? •• 9 4’ E. S H L fe* Pr SK'** cjwn J 1 t ^9 6 J t L □ r 4 ■ I, I G * K J .e •T). ■1 J a 1 J K ! w*V ■*. •J* 41 Fl » t 4 k 1 4 , i ■ r I 1 ' '1* c \ I I K I . { I 1 J Volunteers stand next to the design for the new-and-improved TangleTown play structure at Bob King Park in Hastings. The new structure will be mostly wheelchair accessible, featuring a three-tiered castle structure, a sensory area and much more. Photos by Sam Cale I ':;'l ; '1 ’ cSc f * II ii£‘ ’1'. c h A, > s 'DiSSi I I J l\ s 1’^ A > 4 v I St > < kI I F <4 f n f ♦ ij ; rnsS 'V <* 'U' ) J < Molly Macleod Editor ' Aj Area residents can now review plans for a proposed reconstruction of the TangleTown playground structure at Bob King Park in Hastings. The designs for the new playground were revealed at Saturday, May 17’s “Spring Fling at Bob IT' ‘ i « '4 * < 1 I' k J k . Cz S- I G 1 ! ' * ‘J I -1 ■» • ( *’I ( / 1 J 'r I -> *• J c -i r I I 1 I I f . a r *> J,- k J ■/fs u I I V4 . J. f • 4* » * 1^* I I Ji. k ' —-'I ’■ •f <• 11 c J r* /“*• .-I ’ ...ri. W.‘ I 4 I .*• r«hk-. ( 1 T. Cl ) I M •Z;r?b Jf » • Awrr^ J J King” event. Frequenters ofTangleTown may notice that the designs reflect a similar blueprint to the original structure. In fact, organiz ers are working with the same company that designed the original TangleTown — Playgrounds by Leathers. “A lot of feedback that we got from the survey is that people love what’s there now. They love the wooden look, they like the size of it, they like that their kids walk in and go ‘wow,’ there’s so many different things,” said Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale. The new design is an improvement on the original structure, featuring a three-ti er castle structure with netting, bridges and wheelchair ramps. The playground is completely wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the netting in the castle structure. Recycled plastic will be used in place of wood in the rebuild. “Nobody really builds wood playM ‘ounds anymore because they are difficult to maintain, wood’s so much more expensive now,” Moyer-Cale explained. “It’s still going to have a natural look — we’re keeping natural colors, browns and greens,” she said. Other features include a sensory area for kids sensitive to sounds and textures. Uo' ISv. *5 I s ?? I n < Hair- - I iz a 1'4 I* r 1 ft hdrrrismmiir O’ —•hoi. ' 1' < * •I 1 I 1 4 I». k Section of M-43 set to be closed during summer months « ••n k rw' f J 1 * K • Shell > V-- Mat 1 "•3i 'O I \ 1 • • •, ! i •l O' & 1 4i k» I 1 1 T J•• imfe'Tfs? iha»'* J 4 > .* ‘F 1 i: i s § S' s r 1 k A J. I .1 r\5 Yy . . . I A- I 4 1 eft * k ' -I E 1 I.. --------- I ...u * 4a « f Thornapple Church - Delton Cam''^ .. N* «»> • •• >' J — '— B' I f A map indicates the location of an upcoming Michigan Department of Transportation project to replace the aging Watson Drain culvert under Sprague Road and M-43, about three-quarters of a mile north of Osborne Road. Map courtesy of MOOT I '7 J 1 fit ; I I / k.h4 h ;*V ir*.- •t. 1 T « ’t * -1 r . ■ • : V 11 k*-- >■'. 1 t * I i I Dennis Mansfield I Staff Writer 4 1 * I HI i > * 01 I r xfpjG 'f. t r. 1 ) ’ woinoq at ■wmmu/ I I .11 oeol'j ioibaJri-'<ne au *.) JIB weidqsi ’ . 1 a : 'itW' r / inWicci^ r. -moqti #r-- ' I H 11 iXXJi w®’ i t 1 fHi/ ]|p 'loiihcift ’ji lii&viij Ji wj> nr./out) tog r:-3fr-. ti.;. Mfw i;; j., T I ■ ‘J.'UKdt , 4yifin>»5 r♦ r r, * « uanrasiG d,!.' r\ f< i <iaL iir r I IN I t I I I [I l-i »• 4 ; J , D'nvr -• f I J b ' ) ', r nliw yr. 11J ’ 0 » : JHV-* ->l *r I "jwrvjb -Het, JhfJokuiilxioo'jA J 13 I vr I. 11 k k G IS uli 9aB(n'}-i Ci .jjjoB.1 aEwfe { I/"'J flti: •44 J ♦' X KJ I ioou . k ’ngeh asti . 9k} - ' • I ■I I t 4 J f jOdqT'rjj' 4 4 • t •’ r II J •I I I f I t I fl f < li I » .. ,1 h I I s f a I I t k I •T* 4 ! I I 4 14' .14-1 I J J f y ! I • J J p*> >- State and local officials are warn ing motorists traveling M-43 south of Delton to prepare for detours this summer, as portions of the roadway are slated to be closed to allow for the replacement of an aging culvert. According to Michigan Department of Transportation officials, the upcom ing effort will replace the Watson Drain culvert under Sprague Road and M-43, about three-quarters of a mile north of Osborne Road. The MDOT media representative for die Grand Region, John Richard, said access will be maintained to the north and south of the culvert, though through-traffic will be detoured at Milo Road and Delton Road. Jim Dull, Barry County drain com missioner, said the concrete culvert be ing replaced possibly dates back to the 1920s, adding the most recent efforts to reinforce the structure occurred about 30-40 years ago when a steel culvert was “jammed in there” to allow for the roadway to be widened. The culvert is old and obstructed,” he said. “It’s an old concrete box, pos sibly hand-poured. “It has settled, started to fall down.” According to Dull, original estimates to replace the aging culvert were for $1.3 million with the project to be frinded by MDOT While efforts to replace the structure started in 2017-18, he added that plans for a new 7-foot wide, 6-foot tall concrete culvert were agreed upon last fall. “It took us a while to put together the plan,” Dull said. “It’s a very complicat ed process.” One factor that reportedly compli cated the process was that ffie area is considered to have one of the highest mortality rates for turtles in Michigan. k I t 9 I' f ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ \ That led to officials incorporating a turtle crossing as part of the project. “Turtles will not swim through a culvert,” Dull added. The project was set to get underway just after the Memorial Day holiday. But, Dull said that was pushed back until after the end ofthe 2024-25 school year so that buses could continue using normal routes. That should not delay the project, however, and Dull said the tar get date for “substantial completion” of the project is still July 27, with MDOT set to continue with road improvements and resurfacing through the month of August. “We’ll get it done,” Dull said. “We’ve got a top-notch crew. That’s what we do.” The culvert replacement might be one of the more inconvenient projects in Barry County this summer. Barry County Road Commission manager Jake Welch said the local department alternates its focus on gravel roads and more aggressive projects, such as resurfacing or chip-and-seal projects, in an effort to provide more efficient and cost-effective service. This year, the focus will be on gravel roads. ‘"Next year will be a much larger year,” Welch said. However, he added that better-than-expected bids on a pair of resurfacing efforts - for a section of McCann Road in Irving Township and another along Briggs Road in the Yankee Springs area - have moved the dates for those projects up on the BCRC’s 2025 schedule. “Those will be completed this year,” he said. “And it will help lighten the load for next year.” According to Welch, the projects will not result in any road closures and a lane of traffic will be maintained while the work is completed. I r I R ’ Provided by the Barry Comity offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP © Financial Advisor ■ I FOCUS kF A?-;- 43 ar I k li .1 41^ L ■'N II I • .L •" ’. i\. •9 Financial •'^r“ X ,-z community help. Lots of people want we’ve had really good to volunteer feedback,” Moyer-Cale said. Moyer-Cale said the project is project ed to cost roughly $900,000 as it stands right now. The city has put $250,000 toward the project, primarily from the sale of a cityowned home and property next to Fish Hatchery Park. The steering committee is looking to raise roughly $700,000 to complete the project. Those interested in donating to the project can do so by contributing directly to the Barry Community Foundation’s TangleTown Rebuild Fund at barrycf. org/frinds/tangletown-fundraising-commitee. Donations to the fund can also be made by sending a check to Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broad way St., Hastings, MI 49058, with the name of the fund in the check memo line. Additionally, residents can support the project by ordering a new - or reclaiming an old - custom picket for the fence at formsbcf.org/view.php?id=l 13321. Volunteers are always welcome. Those interested in learning more about volun teer opportunities can visit TangleTownPlayground.org. UV Im ■ I 'r S L v’ 1 I ( :;f I A b musical and noise-making equipment and a new toddler playground area within view of the larger playground structure. Additionally, swings, metal ziplines and a jungle gym will be installed as part of the project. The original TangleTown was built in late May 1997, using the labor of about 2,000 local volunteers who worked on the project over a five-day period. However, the play area has become worn over time, with pieces of wood from the structure splintering off. The Hastings City Council approved in October the appointment of a 12-member steering committee that will work on the design and reconstruction of the TangleTown play area. The committee is also committed to making the new TangleTown universally accessible for all kids, no matter what age or ability, Moyer-Cale said. Much like the original TangleTown, the rebuild will employ volunteer labor to get the job done — spelling a significant savings in project costs. “It’s a community-led project, so there’s no labor costs. A project manager will come and tell everybody what to do, but it’s a huge savings by having the I <4 I Hastings' own Stormy the Magician was present for Saturday’s festivities at the "Spring Fling at Bob King" event. Here he is making a balloon creation for a young partygoer. Member SIPC Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 4905 (269) 945-3553 What comes after, ‘I do? Marriage is more than a it’s a union of ceremony families and finances. When you and your partner are honest with each other about money and financial goals, it can help build trust, leverage your strengths and help pave the way for a financial happi ly ever after. Since talking about money can be difficult, begin with conversations not so much about money itself but about the things that matter to you. You’ll find these are also your financial priorities and a good way to see if you’re on the same page, or how far apart you might be. Here are a few conversa tion starters. • Make a list of shortand long-term goals — from buying a house to retiring early. Do you want children? Will one of you change ca reers or go back to school? See where your lists overlap and where some goals may be more important to one partner. • Ease into the financial implications. If you plan to grow your family would one of you like to stop working or reduce your hours to provide child care? If more schooling is a priority, what kinds of changes might that require? • Share your feelings about money. How did your family treat money while you were growing up? What does money mean to you security, freedom, stress or something else? Are you both spenders or savers, or is there one of each? Before your big day, or early in your marriage, de cide how you’ll blend your financial lives. • Fully disclose your cur rentfinancial situation. Dis cuss each partner’s assets and debts and how, or if, you’ll combine them. There’s no one right answer — the key is for you both to agree. In nine community property states, all assets and debts are shared 50/50 after marriage regardless of individual or joint account status. Check to see whether yours is one of them. • Align on your budget and spending. This can empower you to spend within your means while moving toward your financial goals. • Determine who will handle the various tasks of managing money. Who is responsible for which bills, who files the taxes and when will you consult each other on financial decisions like a car, major purchases perhaps, or a major household appliance? Once you’re manied, there are a few things to address right away You may want to consult with financial, tax and legal profession als to help avoid pitfalls and identify opportunities. • Employer benefits. New- ly married employees usually have a 30-day special enroll ment period to update certain benefit elections — such as health and life insurance. • Taxes. Adjust the W-4 tax withholding on your employee forms to reflect your marital status and ask your tax professional which tax-filing status makes sense for you. • Insurance policies. Combine and update policies and beneficiaries, including adding each other to auto insurance policies if you drive each other’s cars. • Estate documents. Now with a family, prepare for the unexpected. Create or update a will, medical directive, and financial and health care powers of attorney, and you may want to explore whether a revocable trust is appropri ate. Getting married is perhaps one of the most exciting times of your life. As you commit to a lifetime togeth er, make sure that includes a financial commitment. By starting a habit of financial discussions now and return ing to them periodically, you can help set yourselves up for a lifetime of financial compatibility, stability and freedom. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Fi nancial Advisor. �I t J 1 4 Thursday, May 22, 2025 t I. _ i.. BANNER r HasHngsBanner com ’"J Leadership Barry County graduates Class of 2025 DO YOU REMEMBER? 4 •sr pj X •% I I I "a I * w ^i_ I B* Jf » < - w ? I ’ f a V r F I ** X • TV I se. I r k. : U L ' F J ■■ ■■ « ■\< f fl* r’i? a •l Ir > * 1 I. 4- s I X X % < K T I > LeadefsNp Barry County welcomed us newest cohort acmes ir». graduation stage this week. This year’s dass featured 15 graduates from across Barry County Established tn 1990 by the Barry Cotrxnunity Foundation, Leadership Barry County offers established and emerging leaders m the area the opportunity to develop their skills and learn from . their peers Over 600 individuals have graduated from the program since Its genesis The 2025 graduating class is pictured here The photo includes (front row, from left) Cathy Antholer-Fialon Chloe Yales. Michelle Hart, Kelly Gale, Katie Gould, Duska Brumm, (back row) Skidmore. Darnell Pactlio, Steve Hester Brian (BJ) Donnini, Evan Uu. Will Nathan. Emma Sullivan and Makenzi Peters Missing from the photo is fellow graduate Scott Schantz Photo by Molly Macleod ANGRY BIRD < 1 r J kJ I 4 *» I •s Bt[T\ 'fr- MP z .1 ■% ?(S 4 >■ T Sk 1 nil — BANNER MAY 19. 2016A thin black eye mask on a male tree swallow gives the bird an intense look The eyes hone in on flying insects, and the aerodynamic body maneuvers acrobatically through the air to catch the fast-moving food File photo by Keihy Maurer 2 MURDER Continued from Page 1 determined to belong to Pennington. Officials reportedly discovered Pennington’s body on April 29 on a parcel off of Allegan Road in Chester Township. In an updated story posted May 14, WILX-IO in Lansing reported on the transcripts of sheriff detectives in court on how officials believe the incident occurred. According to the news report, Chaney and Forquer were living in separate campers on property in Chester Township at the lime of the alleged murder. Pennington reportedly visited the site on Nov. II, 2024, with Mello to check on vehicles that were being worked on by Chaney. The report stated that Mello alleged ly told Chaney and his girlfriend that Pennington had been overmedicating and sexually assaulting her in her sleep, but that Mello didn't want police involved. According to the WILX-IO report on the court transcripts, Chaney then summoned Pennington to a camper where he was interrogated and assaulted over “multiple” days, reportedly with the help of Lance, Mello and Forquer. ECSO investiga tors reportedly stated that the victim was forced to kneel on rice, was allegedly beaten, shot in the foot and had his foot stomped on, as well as being forced to sign over the titles to his truck and camper. Pennington reportedly called his father on Nov. 14,2024, requesting k 1 Dti J ? J? F..* A ( 49 : X »-• Ut'■ > F J 1 1 hi •1 4 !h <1 s^ ) J w. t «. I rjr^ f - r*' F < ir* -0** V »" > 1 ii.ai . r h !■ if - 1 •* I -'ft * I * n ><# X <« if « *r .’k L 4* I. 't * ** 4 • * F* • ^ABto * I ft*: •> 4^ ■ 4 u * «S V aiv- to * I 'rv e" 4 < - — X z» * 7?*- I*. •* ♦ .h •• \- tf.' L »« 1 j *”1 « S' F* W<* |5 W. « p « V • fl < J- P9 U *P 'S'-^ V *S - LI A j uf: < Z ' 4< 4 «* «• sceksSs *rf •• & 'V '4 'Z- tax «»• I i; I The annual Concert in the Hayfield is returning next week, May 29, at 5:30 p.m. The concert, aptly named, takes place in a hayfield at 2704 N. Charlton Park Road in Hastings. File photo ?w- • .4* II* Molly Macleod will be held with proceeds benefitting the Hastings Band Boosters. The event is scheduled to lake place rain or shine. In the case of rain or in clement weather, the event will be moved to the Hastings Performing Arts Center. First hosted in 2013. the event quickly became beloved by community members both for its cause and unique location — audience members gather in a hayfield at the Wierenga's farm to hear the band play. The concert has been an annual event, with the exception of a three-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Editor The annual Concert in the Hayfield is returning next week. The Hastings Band Boosters fundrais er is set to make its return at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at 2704 N. Charlton Park Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Hosted by alumni band parents Louis and Mary Wierenga, the long-running fundraiser will serve as a kick-off for summer. Attendees can enjoy a live perfor mance from the Hastings band and enjoy fresh-grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, con cessions and ice cream. A silent auction ,t I ^Vl r 1 1 rt[ w^t i JI (lafeAs’ ♦fil iV' s : w » J .-I1 .■ comment on Wednesday. “We were dragged through a lot of deception, manipulation and outright abuse of power by Rutland Township. This isn’t just about me. It’s about a pattern — a pattern of how the township operates, not just against us, but against anyone who dares to do business there.” Several residents called for the res ignation of township board members, including Supervisor Marti Mayack, for their handling of the situation. Mayack opened Wednesday’s meet ing by expressing some of his feelings on the situation. He said he supported Yankee Bill’s and their rebuild, but said there are rules the township gov ernment must abide by. “The government is a frustrating place to work, it’s a frustrating place to deal with. There are lots of stuff that comes from the state that we have to deal with; there’s a lot of stuff in our ordinances that we have to deal with, and they can definitely be very frustrating. So there’s ways to get through things, and there’s ways to work around these things, and that’s what we usually try to do here,” said Mayack. “For the most part, we try to find the best avenue to take. A lot of times, we’re tied with the state and things that we just can’t overcome.” Todd Porritt played a recording of a private meeting he had with Mayack » il.' .i .'\ 1 i ?.. 4 btt I I? •t 4S •> r«» f •W-M . • tJ-r^ c r ff J#*’ A txrfj /z^ i(» .'tiril i •f t EMS ®5 r-1 'A'"' (F J frtHf ?■ II .1 V on April 30 during Wednesday’s public comment. In the recording, Mayack reportedly tries to strike a deal with the Porritts, encouraging them to sub mit a site plan that complies with the setback ordinance. “If we just come in and say ‘Yep, I’m going to cut this parking lot off to wherever you guys want,’ put it in that print and send it in, that will get you out of the zoning board and you can start building tomorrow. And then if this parking lot never leaves here, I don’t care. Does that make sense? I’m the only one who can file complaints if anyone complains. And you tell me who is going to complain? Nobody, There’s only one person who’ll comand she’s sitting at the town plain ship,” Mayack reportedly says in the recording. ZBA members debated for several minutes on Thursday whether the Yankee Bill’s property fit the require ments for a variance. *‘I think there is an exceptional condition to move forward on Step 1 with how the property' line, what has determined it, set as an easement from where the existing driveway is and the porous property line of Yankee Bill’s,” said James on Thursday. “... I think that there is a case for an exceptional condition for this the way that it’s laid out.” Immediately after the vote was taken and the variance granted, the meeting adjourned. W u? h •b .♦ to t 'V * K I* r- ’5- taJ-WW ■ 4 'f? —••• 4 T> I 11 4 1 •« f Vw '< i ) Continued from Page n ^*to r 1 REBUILD Ji? iii; A< y- -- t ^1 V w 6 ‘Concert in the Hayfield’ returns next week money for the title and the title to his truck, with Mello allegedly texting Pennington’s father that his son had gotten "in a pickle" and asked about the title. When Pennington’s father was unable to comply with the requests, Lance allegedly shot Pennington in the head. The other suspects then fled, as Lance reportedly disposed of Pennington's body, sheriff detectives reportedly stated in the court docu ments. After his arrest, Lance was arraigned on several felony charges, including one count of second-degree murder, one count of torture, one count of felony firearm and one count of removing a dead body without medical examiner permission. Also, Forquer, Chaney and Mello were charged with one felony count of torture. Chris Anderson, chief assistant pros ecuting attorney for the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office, said Lance and Mello will be back in district court in Charlotte for preliminary hearings set for Aug. 1, with Chaney’s next court appearance set for June 2. Anderson added that Forquer was also scheduled for a probable cause hearing Monday but that the hearing was adjourned and rescheduled for a later date. Anderson said he could not com ment on the case further or the news report by WlLX-10. It’s still an ongoing investigation,” he added. Report compiled by staff writer Dennis Mansfield. % I f % ** > '*** ' * I ■ G •?» L 4 ®l-«. I i V '5r J i •■i !&£ *S»; I 4t • I I :i * .2* fl V. 1 I I iJL 4 ft'' \ 1 . 34 k > fl t• » I >• % 'I? p u i t A* A# j I * w I i' \ 1 V r I I •> r J ^T I ♦ *1* £ i Mb ’r^h; Residents and supporters of Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon pack the Rutland Township Hall at the May 14 township board meeting. I 4 * ***• ?» « *<»■ » tf Ma 2*- *lk. '-s * ** '' K ». 4* 4 , ^■r'.zuf fl ’1 V ];i I •« '5s >‘ s '■ei — •* ^a t * * i I i-4 { H* C. 1 r4 i 1 •* Ci s >■ J' , f t f ! 1 % Mt 4 I i • « t f? <s' If T - y** • ft V » • ,a s i I i B* * Y a I i I» ' A .♦ .*^ a « 3^ r* b r>: p X ■Xr-. . 1. -., '5b >x‘ ■i J ei X * .» <» ■r t* 4 '* 'I V J r W ft W I I I » n* > I t s ’3 1 » * 'I k 'aaw*^ a V Xi«< ■’•w. ’ V S"' 'i', 4 A. s' T, k 1-t »* _ 1 ^\ % •. i Todd Porritt, owner of Yankee Bill’s, plays a recording of a conversation he allegedly had with Rutland Supervisor Marti Mayack at Wednesday, May 14's 'jV b »* I ' '., .'■tu. A fc**: r» 1*1 *'*te X. •k k Rutland Township Board meeting. s *■* t "Mt * ' A iti -M . n X *’»r. V Li * .4 \ 1 k. >1 k 4i.» Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com t I tt Vi ‘’I s 5 ■, \) I * >. I i 1 A 4_ I I IJ % r \ r ■S ’•■4 ''e A. : u w f ! I 2 1 ■V liil h' « f ••' 4> 4 - til i JX, \ * . 4 1to L ■»• 5 Thursday, May 22, 2025 • Hr jf' Hastings community comes together for a week of senior send-offs ‘ *1'1 gamoo 0inuni r 'iitcrr' S’ i I I I r f < « I > r JB9 * t /I t a T I11 iASOB I B i.-. p ^.rnM0 • Ux « ■ < '* ■. J JF*,r « W: V X, . ’M ? T ; * -1 r I Mt 4 ......... h 4 * xnits ■“Si! ! ik X>,. t n > •* A I u I * % 1 f * V* * * s I» ' 'X6 * l«:S« 1 iW»5. •> A X > ' ’J ■'*^5. ’-'v « • T. ’^'-. •/ « *6 w I « J ’* .U / <> I * i ) • (• .% rv fV. S I.4’ • i I ' T. } /I ■K J/ p I • x’ < * » *» » •*'l' '•X' . <! 4«» « i«si I 1 <*. t> Wk J IV,♦ * « AA r* < 'n. ■ ?.>> > 4’ J ->I > J fc >s *4 / ’ft SI , ' 'rr* . J ! A 1 i ■ e k' I f J T J' 1*1 A ' f J t I 4 4.. V/ z t u. < 7 3 J » 1 1 1’. t / kt ■J?.' • -,'< 4^1 4 /iT/Tu' — nH/J / >! ' Ih’ I* 3 /• z . ‘ * i . 1 > •- jHo rr kt I- 1 ;W' k> d 4 'XX fC' ' dj u k i 4 ' .•la V I / )I 7 'A tT jfmvnu J At Hastings Area School Sy stem, ■adualing is a big deal. UTien students reach that finish line in their educational careers, the entire community' is seemingly waiting there to applaud them. This is evident in the various ceremo nies and festivities held during the final school days for high school seniors. The school and its leaders might coordinate them, but the greater Hastings commu nity chips in to make them special. Nowhere is that more apparent than on Decision Day, a special morning cere mony for graduating seniors that is held on their final day of school, which was Iasi Thursday. This event allows students to announce their post-high school plans and allows parents, teachers, staff, and the rest of the community to give them a literal round of applause as they head off into the next phase of their lives. One aspect ofDecision Day that livens the graduating class is the table filled with prizes that are handed out via a big giveaway. These items range from gift cards to restaurants and stores to car wash kits, mini refrigerators, and even a television set. Students can consider these prizes as gifts from the community. A host of local businesses and community members come together to make this huge giveaway happen. Some of those contributions include: — King’s Appliance donated two mini-fridges. — Tractor Supply and Wolverine International both donated work bools. - Jimmy John’s donated certificates for free sandwiches. — Culver’s donated a gift basket. — Parents and friends of the high school donated money through DonorsChoose for the school to purchase other prizes such as a TV, microwave, laundry package, backpacks with school supplies, and commuter supplies. This same outpouring of both moral and material support was offered to seniors as they approached graduation, too, in the form of the FAFSA incen tive program. 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This year, they footed the bill for trans- portalion so that seniors could visit their elemenlary' schools one last lime before they graduate. Seniors were greeted by younger Saxons who cheered them on. Report courtesy of Hastings Area School System ■■;' w 4 R ■*^ • 'W Hastings student competes at national conference .1 r.. J ;®(ss • Hastings Area School System honors retiring staff, faculty p^rrsu^ e< k w . >>^A nr- w 1 »A. J ^.~ n-L’iCk a r ^::nf r ?■ •J 1 11 4 s ■ -i.: ■ •- * I I < 1W X < 4 L\ £b .-j=: .lx* M”’- ( J s r : <« e (- I 1 n. fundamentals. Carter Favreau, a Busi Favreau, who is set to ness Professionals of Amer graduate from HHS this ica student at Hastings High spring, reportedly plans to School, recently took his continue his education al skills on the road to repre Grand Valley Slate Univer sent his chapter at the 2025 sity, where he will pursue BPA National Leadership studies in information tech Conference in Orlando, Fla., Carter Favreau nology and cybersecurity. on May 7-11. His participation in the The event’s “Capture the national conference was made pos Moment" theme resonated with Car sible by a Youth Advisory Council ter, according to an announcement grant through the Barry Community by school officials, as he not only Foundation. competed but achieved significant “We are incredibly proud of Car personal and professional milestones. ter’s performance and his commit The senior competed in the comput ment to excellence in the technology er security event, placing 13th out of field," said Bob Carl, BPA advisor at 76 qualifiers from across the country'. HHS. “Participating at the national Favreau also earned his IT specialist— level and earning a certification shows network security certification, further he's not just preparing for the future validating his knowledge and skills in - he's actively building it." — DM network defense and cybersecurity *n V p®r ’ iW LiSr < .-AT ■ , <* I I ( > I 8.f® 19^ . > *1 ill A ? .V 5^ I -Y ; 1 it *■ » Wvr L 'a I I I”' lUP 1 k ft *« *« **W *w • |y4 ’ - < *1 A b 4 r I I J •to 4* 4- I T 4 ,9^ •K ** 41 <1 I .r. f - « r 9 V' c # 4 'it I « ** 4 4 bM , w 4 u; i 4 * •: 4 I' [ I Wl» I » I -»f’ I « |l I A X » k v V I 4 fY u BESfeii’- ■» :j!. 4 •h i I 8 'A». I I i ■«R J . A • i lc?>. : I'H r < f, '■ ns 'u I r a,- »-«k r“’ *U" »*<’»/ J > * A I f* • Hastings High School Principal Teresa Heide hugs long-time English teacher Laura Kingma during a ceremony this week held at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. Kingma is retiring after serving for 41 years. Photo courtesy of HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Hastings Area School System •i .» I I "M ,/■ i?‘ § k •K 9 t iJa;-* I cr r •f. Ai; lift I' J ._La **4 * « 5 it ■ ■:» < t .1- r \ -I * Xi' »-ir ''71 1' I I ■<1 I B ' WT 44 4k ■** -. V J ^4 *** ■,'9 I *rM8tjl'’ i ,,- « htT -*4-4» >»-»< >«» k I iJ I I'. • r’ 4^ » ’ • ’k:!. » < , * I I I I. fr I > i; -r if:.; J AST' i i* ti Ji// ; tfJbiL, ^4 & • ' 3 5^ £i »**'u if I Utt 3 ,,r a > /' 3dJ : t y <i»3^ .1.' •1 30 ai I I .4 cj giiitno37'z ' '41^ I I > f ' I> I II « f ■ > BUfOBzxY • » , > -' .1 ' I z ,1. I I • .t-' ri oocZ .f * I I ri 11 ri II « l. ( f Tuesday's event al the Hastings Per forming Arts Center lasted just over an hour but it could have gone on all evening. After all, recounting stories tied to over 300 combined years of teaching and serving students is not necessarily a brief exercise. The ceremony was a heartfelt and bittersweet occasion as Hastings Area School System leaders came together to celebrate the careers of retiring staff members. These were individuals that served in roles ranging from food service and paraprofessionals to teachers. This year, 17 members of our staff will be calling it quits, combining for hundreds of years of service to the com munity' and its students. In recognition of their contributions, each retiree received a copy of “The World According to Mister Rogers,” and a donation was made in their name to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. They also received a framed proclamation that honored their years of hard work and service. Those who will be heading into retiremenl include: Elizabeth Adams young kindergarten teacher, 27 years; Cheryl Brown — STEM teacher, 36 years; Roseann Givens food service^ 2 years; Cheryl Goggins — English teacher, 31 years; Andrew Haines — social studies teacher, 25.5 years; Pamala Hammond — paraprofessional, 17 years; Melinda Heaton counselor, 21 years; Lynette Kaiser — paraprofessional, 14 years; Laura Kingma — English teacher, 41 years; Jeff Mansfield — CTE teacher, 4 years; Michael McCann—social studies teacher, 25 years; Kerry Nickel — spe cial education teacher, 13 years; Denise Schultz — third-grade teacher, 29 years; Jill Smith — fifth-grade teacher, 14 years; Connie Tossava food service, 24 years; Jacquelyn Tolles—third-grade teacher, 10 years; Tanya Woem paraprofessional, 24 years. Report courtesy of Hastings Area Schools 1 Thursday, May 22 - Movie Mem ories & Milestones watches a 1954 film starring Frank Sinatra and Ster ling Hayden, 5 p.m. Friday, May 23 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24 - Rockin' Tots. 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26 - Crafting Pas sions. 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 - Baby Cafe, YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. ••< Group Your Community Connection 10 a.m.; community mental health workers at HPL, 2 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; open art studio, 11:30 a.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; acoustic jam. 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. SkS’sSiJrayfe. ■5 4 ■ fbee tstifna'®®, r t • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today Use Spray Foam �6 Thursday, Moy 22, 2025 TXK.-/ ■■•JGSBAMI * HasHngsBonner com Y . Jt OBITUARIES r I jI VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM X J Robert Lewis O’Connor Robert Lewis O'Connor passed away on May 16. 2025. at the age of 90 in Hastings, Ml. Born on August 21.1934. in Kalamazoo. Ml, Bob's life r was marked by his strength of character his athletic prowess, and his ability to form lasting friendships. Bob is survived by his loving family, including his son. Roderick Powers: his sister, Dolores Falvo, Gloria Figel: his brother, Tom (Verna) O'Connor: and his nephews, Greg, Tony, and John Falvo, along with his niece Kelli Toohey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Catherine (O'Dell) O'Connor: his brothers, Ron, Jerry “PC, Rodger, and Jim O'Connor: nieces, Stephanie and Dominique Falvo. Bob's work ethic was as remarkable as his sporting abilities. He dedicated over 25 years to the James River Corporation in their printing department before retiring.Earlier in his career, he worked for Mr. Rollins in Jacksonville, FL, for six years. His tenacity was also evident in the ring, where he excelled as a Golden Glove boxer for three years, maintaining an undefended record. Raised on a farm by Frank and Ethel Horn in Delton, Bob was a gifted athlete, continuing to play baseball and softball well into his 50s. His love for sports Heather Jo Tobias-Jackson ■ extended to the golf course. 1 M where he participated in J numerous leagues, swinging I clubs until his late 80s Bob was also known for his selfsufficiency, a man who could fix almost anything with his own two hands. Bob’s daily ritual included going to Richie's Koffee Shop for coffee, where he made many lifelong friends. He cherished memories of driving down the beach in Jacksonville in his youth, a place he frequently returned to for vacations in his later years. His kind nature and respect for others earned him admiration and love from all who knew him. Bob D'Connor will be dearly missed, not only for the life he led but for the warmth and joy he brought to others. His legacy will live on through the stories shared by friends and the lives he touched within his family and community. Bob’s family will receive friends on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, where his funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025. Burial will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Bob's family. I n J! V 1 p VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTIN6SBANNER.COM Worship Togeth er Heather Jo Tobias-Jackson of Battle Creek Ml. formerly of Hastings. Ml Passed away unexpectedly and peacefully went into the Lord's hands on May 15. 2025. She loved planning parties so much that she left us early to plan the biggest party of her life She spent her entire career L_3B loving and caring tor those who couldn't care for themselves She did this in many different capacities: from in home care, to owning an AFC home for a decade. Although she had a career of caring for those who couldn't, she made it her life's mission to care and serve those in need. She made sure that everyone was taken care of: to the point of neglecting herself because serving others brought her joy. She enjoyed taking weekend getaways with her family and loved shopping, thrifting and going to her dad’s auction sales. Having a flower garden became a way for her to unwind in the evenings after work. Not only did her flower garden bring her peace, it was also a way of bonding with her mom, brother, and sisters. Sharing pictures of the progress of the flowers was a daily thing with her family. As well as splitting up all the flowers and plants to transplant, so that we all could have the same things growing. She lived up to the meaning of her name: An evergreen flowering plant that thrives on barren lands. Jo means God is gracious, beloved, darling and sweetheart. Family was her everything. She was the party planner for the plethora of nieces, nephews and her grandbabies. Her parties meant she could go "all out" and spoil the kids. To know Heather was to love her. She was a perfect combination of her mother's gentle spirit and the boldness of her father. She had sooooo much determination and was met with many hard obstacles in her life, including health problems and you wouldn’t know it because she pushed on. Sadly, on her birthday this year she = suffered not just one but four strokes. She pushed and worked so hard while in tt RO. Box 8, Hastings. 269-945-9121. Telephone Email hastfinc@gmaii.com. Website; www.hastingsfree - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.cbchastings.org. Mitchell St. Martin •.A LH^EGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. E. Woodlawn, 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Tru± 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Director, Martha StoetzeL 203 N. Mairi. Pastor; Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath 10:15 a,m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. &S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Worship Service 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and II a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A WORLDWIDE SUPFUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 5 therapy She had a goal to walk down the aisle at her niece’s I wedding without any assistance. I and she accomplished fust that I Sadly, on May 15th she had a I widow maker heart attack I Heather leaves behind the I love of her life, and best fnend I Pierre, whom she enfoyed I spending time with: her children Kenneth. Shayla. Sequoyah. Avontae, and Samara and many other adopted' kids (As well as her in-iaw kids Stephanie and Mikey). She was the precious daughter ol Kendall and JoAnne Tobias, an amazing sister to Marvin (Dawn) Tobias, Sarah (Andrew) Boness, Amy (Travis) Kirby. She was Mimi to Landyn and Emmery, and she was Auntie Headjewa to Cassandra (Benton), Chloe, Jude, Reese, Zane, Kade, River, Jethro (her Spidey), Kalum, Millie, Caison, Brantley, Declan, and Briella. And now she leaves a legacy...her life lives on through all of her loved ones As a family we pray that sharing a very small snippet of who she was, will bless you. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings. Also, one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday, May 23, 2025. from 11 a m. to 12 p.m. at Living Waters Church in Hastings. Funeral service for Heather will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Living Waters Church, located at 1302 S. Hanover St. Hastings, Ml. Guests are invited to remain at the church immediately following the service for a luncheon and time of sharing stories and memories of Heather. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Tobias family to help with funeral expenses and to go to her 12yr old daughter Sequoyah. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. 1 HotUneTbobftEqillpniegt 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 Mitchell “Mitch” St. Martin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Hendersonville, NC. 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Their aisles were often filled with friendly conversation and the aroma of fresh goods, embodying a simpler, more personal era of commerce. Perhaps you’ve reminisced about these beloved stores or shared your own memories in the lively discussions on the “Hastings History” Facebook group. Chances are, if you grew up in Hastings during those earlier days, your mother likely sent you down the block to pick up a quart of milk, a dozen eggs, or perhaps even a pack of cigarettes. While the idea of selling tobacco products to a child would be unthink able by today’s standards, times were different back then. Leon and Rowena Hale (comer of State Road and Boltwood), like many neighborhood grocers, knew their customers by name - including the parents of the children who stopped by - and they rarely needed to ask which brand was preferred. More often than not, a kid with a quarter would have been on a mission to buy penny candy, not Camels or Lucky Strikes. That said, the readers on “Hastings History” all agreed Northside Grocery at the comer of Michigan Ave. and Grant had the best selection of candy, just to the right of the front door. Charlie Smith had a well-worn cigar box behind the counter that held an informal but trusted safe guard: handwritten notes from parents authorizing their children to pick up cigarettes. It was a system built on neighborly trust, where a child’s word—and a scribbled letter—was as good as gold. I still vividly recall stepping into Ralph Shirkey’s comer grocery store at Hanover and Clinton—an old-fashioned place with creaky wooden floors and the comforting scent of smoked meats and fresh produce. My brother and I were standing near the register, taking our time to choose from the array of candy displayed on the lower shelves, when Mr. Shirkey emerged from the back room. There was a noticeable excitement in his voice as he called out, “How would you boys like to see something?” We hesitated for a moment. His blood-stained butcher’s apron gave us pause—it hinted at some thing serious, perhaps even a little unsettling. But curiosity got the better of us, and we followed him through the narrow store, about 40 feet to the rear, where the butcher counter stood like a forbidden zone we had never dared to cross. To our astonish ment, he motioned us behind the counter—an area strictly off-limits to customers—and swung open the heavy door of the walk-in freezer. There, hanging just inside by their antlers, were two large bucks, freshly taken from a successful hunt. The cold air rushed out, carrying with it a mix of frost and the scent of raw venison. To our young eyes, it was equal parts fascinating and fearsome—a behind-the-scenes moment in a neighborhood store that offered far more than groceries. If I mention the “Saxon Hut” at 326 West Madison Street—just across the athletic field, south of the old high school—I’m confident it will stir up memories for many. That humble, 700-square-foot shack of a store was far more than its modest size suggest ed. With its well-worn soda fountain, glass-fronted candy counter, and jukebox playing the latest hits, the Saxon Hut was a beloved hangout for genera tions of Hastings youth. During the 1960s, it was run by the ever-welcom ing Al and Eva Stauffer, who made every student feel like they got a free pass. But before it earned its reputation as the Saxon Hut, the same little building served the community as Sy’s Market— named for and operated by Sylvester “Sy” Thomas (1895-1979), a grocer known for his steady presence and specialty cuts of meat. Whether you remember it for a frosty bottle of pop before or after school, a hurried stop before class, or simply the warmth of familiar faces, the Saxon Hut remains a cherished landmark in the hearts of many who graduated from the old high school. If you lived in Hastings’ Fourth Ward and found yourself in need of a quart of milk, a loaf of bread, or—more likely—a pocketful of candy, chances are you walked just a few short blocks to Chase’s Grocery Store at 514 South Market Street, By the 1950s, it was fondly known as Chase’s, owned and operated by Lyle C. Chase, but the building had a rich history that stretched back decades. From 1910 to 1940, it was Bessmer’s Grocery, a well-regarded establishment run by Alberta W. Bessmer, a spirited community supporter and one of Hastings’ most committed merchants. Afterward, the store changed hands and became Thomas’ Super Market under the direction of Joseph Thomas. The building itself was modest—a single-sto ry structure with a weathered wooden porch that seemed never to have known a coat of paint. It stood humbly amid its quiet residential surroundings, its door always swinging open to welcome a steady a •0 t •l >“ 4* > 2 11 1 i rw ft F z • >•1 .V 9>' I A * V mV’* <■* , S' A * » 1 A z ?* c r ^JB AT? fn A*;^ < F 9 9 f H . 9 J '1 • 1 ■' . s »« f !• ■ I'k'* .j^ 7 « £ t 1 9 i; * >• 7' = » I * kasM:7#f? M 9s\* * .. ■ < r J ? 7 '"tf • I !>- Tp ¥ .4 1 B > « J Storrs Neighborhood Grocery (1946-1955) was located at 330 W. Mill Street in Hastings. Courtesy photos < stream of neighborhood children and housewives. By the mid-1960s, however, the store had closed its doors for good, and not long after, it was tom down. Though the building is long gone, for many it remains a vivid memory—a small but vital part of daily life in a tight-knit comer of Hastings. If you happened to live in Hastings’ Second Ward, chances are you often found yourself at 802 East Grand Street—a sturdy frame structure built in 1873 and, for much of its life, a familiar gathering spot known as Mead’s Grocery. From 1920 to 1950, the store was operated by James and Belva Mead, with the help of James’s mother, Samantha Kinne. James Mead, bom in 1882 and living until 1975, was a well-known figure in the neighborhood—quiet, dependable, and rooted in^the rhythms of local life. Before entering the grocery trade, James worked at the nearby Woolen Boot Factory, located just across State Street. It’s easy to picture the factory’s workers filing into the store on payday, eager for a cold soda, a fresh pouch of tobacco, or a pack of cigarettes— simple indulgences after a long day’s labor. From 1947 to 1950, the store saw new energy under Ralph Shirkey, who briefly operated the location before relocating Shirkey’s Grocery' to its more familiar site at Hanover and Clinton. After Shirkey’s departure, the store was taken over by John Hall, who renamed it “East Side Grocery;” a name that stuck through the early postwar years. For younger generations, however, the address might be more familiar as the later site of Bernie’s Gun Shop—marking yet another chapter in the long, evolving story of a building that quietly served the people of Hastings for well over a century. Now, if you’re thinking, “Was that really all there was to Hastings' neighborhood grocery stores?” you’d be mistaken. The landscape of local com merce was far more robust. Long before Roman Feldpausch established his larger, more formidable grocery store, there was a bustling Kroger’s nestled on State Street, right next to the old Ben Franklin store. These establishments weren’t just places to buy groceries—they were woven into the daily rhythms of life, serving as social hubs, trusted out posts, and familiar landmarks for generations of Hastings residents. ft: •l *-•-* I » I. »./ ¥ -«? a’ • iS' L « >1 x? tl^ J ♦ t. ^■1 V k > I .''X- T I > T > ' « w V* kIlL A 4* i •< k.* 'if?-. tV • 4’iL- •l FoMii & Marv 00011*-^^ N«jigbtKwfxxKi Qrocers. HaMffigt. Ml l' » . ‘‘p: vi J?-' • * 'Tii -“i I •/ ■i I MM * • a » / ? ♦ •♦ bw --4n * «*» *4 • *?4^ s 7 c • -i*-= *. MB5920 -1930 Bechtel's Grocery '* At 803 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml. Bechtel’s Grocery Store was located at 803 S. Hanover Street in the 1920s. Today, much of that rich history is lovingly pre served by the members of the Hastings History group on Facebook. With more than 5,000 members, the group is dedicated to capturing the vanishing landscape of our cherished community. Countless memories have been recorded in the comments— recollections of candy counters, friendly grocers, and long-lost neighborhood stores that once stood at the heart of Hastings' life. These shared stories serve as a living archive, keeping the spirit of those places alive for anyone willing to take a stroll down mem ory lane. David Miller is a moderator for Hastings History on Facebook. V w. •L. 'ft •1 ■V » 7^ • 4V • •—^. ^«. F * -W *» b*. . 'r* •*• MA. •-•fl— r « VI A I * •i * i f Vp I ••-?*•• -* 4h L •K 3 *z.«; i ) t 1 I I I T M* —i*ibi V > I■BI■B II I........... > •W M^-W'*** I •A .X* ■■**^*** • H *!• . ■ Il iMr»i r 4j Until the 1970s, this house was home to Charlie's Neighborhood Grocery on E. Grand Street. ♦ ♦ I « 44- p ’I 4 .T '4 <, •* I t I> >J^ * > I �/ uljr If " IF I ft f i 6 t Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER vvww.HastingsBanner.com I u ' 3' iir / I n r t i OBITUARIES •1 MT* I I I Hi I T VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM —ill .1 r f ? e 11 V Robert Lewis O’Connor Heather Jo Tobias-Jackson Robert Lewis O’Connor, extended to the golf course, passed away on May 16, 2025, ' where he participated in at the age of 90 in Hastings, numerous leagues, swinging Ml. Born on August 21,1934, clubs until his late 80s. Bob in Kalamazoo, Ml, Bob’s life was also known for his selfwas marked by his strength of sufficiency, a man who could character, his athletic prowess, fix almost anything with his and his ability to form lasting own two hands. friendships. Bob’s daily ritual included Bob is survived by his loving going to Richie’s Koffee Shop family, including his son, for coffee, where he made Roderick Powers; his sister, Dolores many lifelong friends. He cherished Falvo, Gloria Figel; his brother, Tom memories of driving down the beach (Verna) O’Connor; and his nephews, in Jacksonville in his youth, a place Greg, Tony, and John Falvo, along with he frequently returned to for vacations his niece Kelli Toohey. in his later years. His kind nature and He was preceded in death by his respect for others earned him admiration parents, Lloyd and Catherine (O’Dell) and love from all who knew him. O’Connor; his brothers, Ron, Jerry “PC,” Bob O’Connor will be dearly missed, Rodger, and Jim O’Connor; nieces, not only for the life he led but for the Stephanie and Dominique Falvo. warmth and joy he brought to others. Bob’s work ethic was as remarkable as His legacy will live on through the his sporting abilities. He dedicated over stories shared by friends and the 25 years to the James River Corporation lives he touched within his family and in their printing department before community. retiring.Earlier in his career, he worked Bob’s family will receive friends on for Mr. Rollins in Jacksonville, FL, for six Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. years. His tenacity was also evident in at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, the ring, where he excelled as a Golden where his funeral service will take Glove boxer for three years, maintaining place at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23, an undefended record. 2025. Burial will lake place at Rutland Raised on a farm by Frank and Ethel Township Cemetery. Horn in Delton, Bob was a gifted athlete, Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. continuing to play baseball and softball com to share a memory or leave a well into his 50s. His love for sports condolence message for Bob’s family. I V > VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM Worship Togeth er Heather Jo Tobias-Jackson of Battle Creek Ml, formerly of Hastings, Ml. Passed away unexpectedly and peacefully went into the Lord's hands on May 15. 2025. She loved planning parties so much that she left us early to plan the biggest party of her life. She spent her entire career loving and caring for those who couldn't care for themselves. She did this in many different capacities; from in home care, to owning an AFC home for a decade. Although she had a career of caring for those who couldn’t, she made it her life's mission to care and serve those in need. She made sure that everyone was taken care of; to the point of neglecting herself because serving others brought her joy. She enjoyed taking weekend getaways with her family and loved shopping, thrifting and going to her dad’s auction sales. Having a flower garden became a way for her to unwind in the evenings after work. Not only did her flower garden bring her peace, it was also a way of bonding with her mom, brother, and sisters. Sharing pictures of the progress of the flowers was a daily thing with her family. As well as splitting up all the flowers and plants to transplant, so that we all could have the same things growing. She lived up to the meaning of her name; An evergreen flowering plant that thrives on barren lands. Jo means God is gracious, beloved, darling and sweetheart. Family was her everything. She was the party planner for the plethora of nieces. nephews and her grandbabies. Her parties meant she could go “all out” and spoil the kids. To know Heather was to love her. She was a perfect combination of her mother’s gentle spirit and the boldness of her father, She had sooooo much determination and was met with many hard obstacles in her life, including health problems and you wouldn’t know it because she pushed on. Sadly, on her birthday this year she suffered not just one but four strokes. She pushed and worked so hard while in I i I 3i(Ku,' -it, n therapy. She had a goal to walk 2 down the aisle at her niece’s I wedding without any assistance, I and she accomplished just that. I Sadly, on May 15th she had a I widow maker heart attack. I Heather leaves behind the I love of her life, and best friend I Pierre, whom she enjoyed I spending time with; her children Kenneth, Shayla, Sequoyah, Avontae, and Samara and many other ‘adopted’ kids. (As well as her in-law kids Stephanie and Mikey). She was the precious daughter of Kendall and JoAnne Tobias, an amazing sister to Marvin (Dawn) Tobias, Sarah (Andrew) Boness, Amy (Travis) Kirby. She was Mimi to Landyn and Emmery, and she was Auntie Headjewa to Cassandra (Benton), Chloe, Jude, Reese, Zane, Kade, River, Jethro (herSpidey), Kalum, Millie, Caison, Brantley, Declan, and Briella. And now she leaves a legacy...her life lives on through all of her loved ones. As a family we pray that sharing a very small snippet of who she was, will bless you. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings. Also, one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Living Waters Church in Hastings. Funeral service for Heather will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Living Waters Church, located at 1302 S. Hanover St. Hastings, Ml. Guests are invited to remain at the church immediately following the service for a luncheon and time of sharing stories and memories of Heather. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Tobias family to help with funeral expenses and to go to her 12yr old daughter Sequoyah. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at vtww. danielsfuneralhome.net. T 4 I J I JOP' f * f i t’ I r 'I :M ^9 fi * ■ 1 I J i .J J i I 50' I i f y i I J » I i r f I H' ( I 4 f J'P 1 I, <1 ■ .ir p. I , 1 uS 7 Hi I J : « 7/ ) n- c 76C 1 ■ ■ ''Tfa • ; iOA- - ■, , ifll 1 ri T, I '■'fX'. i 1! p- i -'jncj XCSf f 4 ufi-. .sese? .OU* HUIIfl/r ■« r < 1'*' * 't'’ t V* k ’.nr J I I P*"' ,-r 'T* • * * I tp"" ■ -J -jC* * Ljvj *<£ ■ ■ ii ’ n !5^- I 1 * ’ + j3 ? J* fl • jiisp'®' s * w H- r SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Kto**r LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. A A WORLDWIDE SUPPUEfi Of 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 t T.\ . 4 I : * 2-^ H r I k‘i -J ..’W> S.; rfn 1 Ul I. ’ J I" r 11 1 hi » I vr X T9 RA-** I 1 I K -Jl&iSe II" •5- Mitchell St. Martin This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the chnrchesand these local businesses: Products ll I 1 .r^<—* V* IS I >* I T .i - if ' .. « I yOURiCOOP! « Mb I s4 3 h •l I9 I *b 1 if ‘Jg -N fc. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- i ' j: w ‘Fl a idH'- ar I WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. fr - t at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. 1 * HU' JJC r 7 SP.’ Tr $1T H t IJ f i3 r HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfi'ee me±odist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. < flot Unelbob & Equipmeot 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 If you see news happening, or if you just wont us to know about something going on Mitchell “Mitch” St. Martin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Hendersonville, NC. Highlands Cremation & Funeral Care is in charge of arrangements. The full obituary can be found at www.Highlandscare.com 6 * « J I I .<r —sU .* C’ I* •m .V- K “k see n Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com k *E o V: I r r yv'tx : 1 J' I I J THE HASTINGS BANNER nSr ^Wk — I* -"iw ». '•Sii^ »*'' r r. Group 1 -‘N ■> X i “.•*1 u r. 4 *. * $ J J .•I ’Sfcfc SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS 4{k' You may be eligible for SSI and Social Security Benefits HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration You may be able to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) even if you already receive Social Security benefits. About 2.5 million adults and children get SSI and Social Security at the same time. We pay Social Security benefits to workers and their eligible family members based on the worker’s earn ings. SSI is a needs-based program that provides payments to people with little or no income and few resources. People younger than 65 must be blind or have a disability and meet SSI income and resource limits, while people 65 and older do not have to have a disability. About 1.4 million people 65 and older receive both SSI and Social Security. In 2025, you may be eligible for SSI if your total income - including your Social Security benefit - is less than $987 per month (the 2025 SSI month ly federal benefit rate plus $20). We consider income from all non work sources, including pensions, . *1 s V "I I.’’ veterans’ benefits, unemployment, and Social Security disability, retirement, and survivor benefits. We also count some - but not all - earnings from work, including self-employment. Resources are things that you own that you could change to cash and use to support yourself. They include vehicles (if you own more than one) and money in bank accounts, stocks, and bonds. We do not count your home and the land it’s on, as long as you live there. To be eligible for SSI, your resources cannot be worth more than $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a married couple living together. For more information, visit the blog article, “You May Be Eligible for SSI and Social Security Benefits” at blog.ssa.gov/you-may-be-eligible-for-ssi-and-social-security-benefits. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary\hatch@ssa.gov . A rt ' n. "fl. T* I 9 r“ t J . I p. ' I* H -V— Li: J s^aso fiaaistsv I »» ■ft: ■P n fV « * • *1 * I c x-"t = fr f, k < J . h kf p t •I < mNuiwf I A - ^o^4)a !r*’v « 'Cs •1.' « *" <- 'SIS ' I L-V I in *s.l I J M i •^s.' A.* *•.1 If i (• £ <t L !_____ » • .X L >^r 3 I I n I t ;( <' r- IMa V^hnb- m' *102 •f I I -a- .» I « / »• >—Vr ,• 1' S f. -rM I ! Xj r SLTi'. '' 1 . ; >j * .2 *j***«*« -aw 't' • ' 1. S,' LO. J I. —"W I I • I 1 < S. •’ s . u... « h •l i k tfSl'’ b• ^4 X 3^ « • 17^ 1 1* I s 3. H '« i ar I S4 ’4 Oitl r A sS^ w, 'fl *1’ 1** ' Of. I 10 . 'i k W 4 »- <* '. . J AUv.. 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Their aisles were often filled with friendly conversation and the aroma of fresh goods, embodying a simpler, more personal era of commerce. Perhaps you’ve reminisced about these beloved stores or shared your own memories in the lively discussions on the “Hastings History” Facebook group. Chances are, if you grew up in Hastings during those earlier days, your mother likely sent you down the block to pick up a quart of milk, a dozen eggs, or perhaps even a pack of cigarettes. While the idea of selling tobacco products to a child would be unthink able by today’s standards, times were different back then. Leon and Rowena Hale (comer of State Road and Boltwood), like many neighborhood grocers, knew their customers by name - including the parents of the children who stopped by - and they rarely needed to ask which brand was preferred. More often than not, a kid with a quarter would have been on a mission to buy penny candy, not Camels or Lucky Strikes. That said, the readers on “Hastings History” all agreed Northside Grocery at the comer of Michigan Ave. and Grant had the best selection of candy, just to the right of the front door. Charlie Smith had a well-worn cigar box behind the counter that held an informal but trusted safe guard: handwritten notes from parents authorizing their children to pick up cigarettes. It was a system built on neighborly trust, where a child’s word—and a scribbled letter—was as good as gold. I still vividly recall stepping into Ralph Shirkey’s comer grocery store at Hanover and Clinton—an old-fashioned place with creaky wooden floors and the comforting scent of smoked meats and fresh produce. My brother and I were standing near the register, taking our time to choose from the array of candy displayed on the lower shelves, when Mr. Shirkey emerged from the back room. There was a noticeable excitement in his voice as he called out. «< How would you boys like to see something?” We hesitated for a moment. His blood-stained butcher’s apron gave us pause—it hinted at some thing serious, perhaps even a little unsettling. But curiosity got the better of us, and we followed him through the narrow store, about 40 feet to the rear, where the butcher counter stood like a forbidden zone we had never dared to cross. To our astonish ment, he motioned us behind the counter—an area strictly off-limits to customers—and swung open the heavy door of the walk-in freezer. There, hanging just inside by their antlers, were two large bucks, freshly taken from a successful hunt. The cold air rushed out, carrying with it a mix of frost and the scent of raw venison. To our young eyes, it was equal parts fascinating and fearsome—a behind-the-scenes moment in a neighborhood store that offered far more than groceries. If I mention the “Saxon Hut” at 326 West Madison Street—just across the athletic field, south of the old high school—I’m confident it will stir up memories for many. That humble, 700-square-foot shack of a store was far more than its modest size suggest ed. With its well-worn soda fountain, glass-fronted candy counter, and jukebox playing the latest hits, the Saxon Hut was a beloved hangout for genera tions of Hastings youth. During the 1960s, it was run by the ever-welcom ing Al and Eva Stauffer, who made every student feel like they got a free pass. But before it earned its reputation as the Saxon Hut, the same little building served the community as Sy’s Market— named for and operated by Sylvester “Sy” Thomas (1895-1979), a grocer known for his steady presence and specialty cuts of meat. Whether you remember it for a frosty bottle of pop before or after school, a hurried stop before class, or simply the warmth of familiar faces, the Saxon Hut remains a cherished landmark in the hearts of many who graduated from the old high school. If you lived in Hastings’ Fourth Ward and found yourself in need of a quart of milk, a loaf of bread, or—more likely—a pocketful of candy, chances are you walked just a few short blocks to Chase’s Grocery Store at 514 South Market Street. By the 1950s, it was fondly known as Chase’s, owned and operated by Lyle C. Chase, but the building had a rich history that stretched back decades. From 1910 to 1940, it was Bessmer’s Grocery, a well-regarded establishment run by Alberta W. Bessmer, a spirited community supporter and one of Hastings’ most committed merchants. Afterward, the store changed hands and became Thomas’ Super Market under the direction of Joseph Thomas. The building itself was modest—a single-sto ry structure with a weathered wooden porch that seemed never to have known a coat of paint. It stood humbly amid its quiet residential surroundings, its door always swinging open to welcome a steady ■4' & *4 J < s '-e d * •-< .4 T* ♦r* It 4« b « t V 9r •« J* I*. A ► ■b.' X rX f rr^ k I » I fb I i I * i « I I } • 1 i X » ! ♦ M I i 2 tf 1 < V X ’”•1 A A I * T t ( •• ’I* r* 1 e 4i I* ❖ '"J I 6. s I * Frl/ ("i Storrs Neighborhood Grocery (1946-1955) was located at 330 W. Mill Street in Hastings Courtesy photos r •fl 1 stream of neighborhood children and housewives. By the mid-1960s, however, the store had closed its doors for good, and not long after, it was tom down. Though the building is long gone, for many it remains a vivid memory—a small but vital part of daily life in a tight-knit comer of Hastings. If you happened to live in Hastings’ Second Ward, chances are you often found yourself at 802 East Grand Street—a sturdy frame structure built in 1873 and, for much of its life, a familiar gathering spot known as Mead’s Grocery. From 1920 to 1950, the store was operated by James and Belva Mead, with the help of James’s mother, Samantha Kinne. James Mead, bom in 1882 and living until 1975, was a well-known figure in the neighborhood—quiet, dependable, and rooted in'thc rhythms of local life. Before entering the grocery trade, James worked at ±e nearby Woolen Boot Factory, located just across State Street. It’s easy to picture the factory’s workers filing into the store on payday, eager for a cold soda, a fresh pouch of tobacco, or a pack of cigarettes— simple indulgences after a long day’s labor. From 1947 to 1950, the store saw new energy under Ralph Shirkey, who briefly operated the location before relocating Shirkey’s Grocery to its more familiar site at Hanover and Clinton. After Shirkey’s departure, the store was taken over by John Hall, who renamed it “East Side Grocery,” a name that stuck through the early postwar years. For younger generations, however, the address might be more familiar as the later site of Bernie’s Gun Shop—marking yet another chapter in the long, evolving story of a building that quietly served the people of Hastings for well over a century. Now, if you’re thinking, “Was that really all there was to Hastings* neighborhood grocery stores?” you’d be mistaken. The landscape of local com merce was far more robust. Long before Roman Feldpausch established his larger, more formidable grocery store, there was a bustling Kroger’s nestled on State Street, right next to the old Ben Franklin store. These establishments weren’t just places to buy groceries—they were woven into the daily rhythms of life, serving as social hubs, trusted out posts, and familiar landmarks for generations of Hastings residents. I * e 5-^ . b-. * k < J r s •l > I - • .-*F**T > A* ii-a I 4* I -I*; 4 * • I, < 1 V“ r •X fi •u r«9 V SI j-ws. IM» < • < ‘ •? IE: 1 a t r 5920 -1930 Bechtel’s Groce^ At 803 $. Hanover. Hastings, Ml. ••• • •• -d^ I.^n.w —<» Bechtel's Grocery Store was located at 803 S. Hanover Street in the 1920s. Today, much of that rich history is lovingly pre served by the members of the Hastings History group on Facebook. With more than 5,000 members, the group is dedicated to capturing the vanishing landscape of our cherished community. Countless memories have been recorded in the comments— recollections of candy counters, friendly grocers, and long-lost neighborhood stores that once stood at the heart of Hastings' life. These shared stories serve as a living archive, keeping the spirit of those places alive for anyone willing to take a stroll down mem ory lane. David Miller is a moderator for Hastings History on Facebook. £. < A J % «i X •i: J ■/f>■ ■* -4 ,Y4 ..... .......... 1 I ► I. ?• b • ER> \ <1 4 a ’+ I h I dM <* ii _• » 1 3 ifi L k- T <1 &:«.□. iM 1 v.lfl < J -0 ■M bl I I J 1 4 s A 4* “ ■ |S •«! " « <• r *7^ 3 bAjl 1 * s * •« 4^--- * I y; I X. A Until the 1970s, this house was home to Charlie's Neighborhood Grocery on E. Grand Street. J p z< d ♦ d d 4 I i f F ■J-J' 4 V? tf » I t 4- >« > » 1. t * I « '■ d dM > ft ' w •• �1 4 I / J I 8 SPORTS Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER X 1* //> www.HastingsBanner.com ! , 1 /1 tr /' < J* * *J I n:<> I 'A Parrott boys pitch Panthers to 1-8 wins over Saxons DK baseball downed by Comets and Falcons at SAC tourney Brett Bremer Sports Editor Parma Western took 9-1 and 11 -0 wins over the Hastings varsity baseball team at Johnson Field inHastings Monday. Pitcher Andrew Parrott went the distance for the Panthers in the opener striking out 17 while giving up just one unearned run. He allowed three hits in seven innings. The three Saxon hits were singles by Colten Denton, Jett Nofz and Spencer Wilkins. I The Delton Kellogg varsity base ball team was bested in two games at the SAC Tournament Saturday at Constantine. Coloma downed the DK boys 7-1 to start the day and then the Panthers fell 4-3 to the host Falcons. In the finale with Constantine, Dylan Fichtner was 3-for-3 with a run scored to lead the DK attack. He also walked once. Gauge Stampfler had a single and an RBI in four at-bats. Owen Rogers drove in two runs. M Ferris went l-for-2 with a walk too. Elliott Rogers started on the mound and took the loss despite allowing just one earned run in four innings. He struck out three and allowed four total runs on five hits. Brock Hickerson came on for three scoreless innings of relief for DK. He struck out two, walked three and allowed two hits. DK had seven hits, but just one run in the opener with Coloma. Elliott Rogers was 2-for-3 with a double and David Menck was 2-for-3 too. Fichtner, Jordyn Jones and Keegan Hill had the other three Panther hits. The Panthers had a doubleheader with Hackett Catholic Prep rained out Tuesday, and the forecast didn’t look good for a visit from Athens Wednesday, May 21. DK is slated to return to action Friday at Fenn ville and then to play host to Barry County Christian Tuesday, May 27. Brody Parrott tossed the five-inning shut out in game two. He struck out five, walked three and gave up just one hit. That hit was a single by the Saxons’ Jackson Hayes. The two losses drop the Saxons’ record to 0-10 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Con ference this spring. Those contests came on the heels of a tough end of last week where the Saxons fell 7-0 and 9-3 in a couple of ballgames at Ionia Thursday, May 15, and in two at Cedar Springs Friday, 8-5 and 5-0. Dustin Lampart had a 2-for-3 perfor mance with a double and an RBI in that opener with Cedar Springs as part of an eight-hit Saxon attack. Isaiah Wilson was 3-for-3 with a run scored and two RBIs. Tommy Frazer also doubled once and scored a run for the Saxons. The Saxons had a few ballgames interrupted by the rain this week. They will be back in action Tuesday to take on Kalamazoo Central in a single game at Derek Jeter Field Tuesday, May 27. 4 I 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor I 5 A ✓ P Ir t f i I I / t I J > 1 ( / 1 I I f I I > x - >• J I 1 Jensen ends strong, Barton shoots best 18 yet at I-8 tourney J I t’ r f ’ ) < Brett Bremer Sports Editor It ended better than it started for Hastings junior Daniel Jensen at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Cham pionship Wednesday, May 14, at Cedar Creek Golf Course. Jensen led the Saxon team with a 13thplace finish with what head coach Ross Schueller called a “gritty 79.” He shot an even-par-36 on the front night to rebound from a rough start on the back nine. Jensen capped off his day with an eagle on the 417-yard, par-5 number nine. Marshall took the day’s overall team championship with a score of295. Harp er Creek was second with a 300 ahead of Parma Western 310, Jackson Northwest 313, Coldwater 337, Hastings 344 and Pennfield 347. The Saxon team got an 80 from fresh man Andrew Barton, an 88 from junior Bronson Elliott and a 97 from junior Nathan Auten. Coach Schueller said Barton continued to impress in his debut season, carding his best varsity round year. “Barton was steady throughout, sitting just one-over through 11 holes before giving back a couple late. His poisedplay helped anchor the Hastings lineup,” Schueller said. Like Jensen, Elliott bounced back from a shaky start to score well. Coach Schueller said his other guys really battled and played with grit too, especially through an especially tough stretch on holes three, four and five late in the round. The Saxon coach said his guys found bright spots despite the challenging conditions and will look to build on this experience heading into regionals. The Hastings team will play the North Course at Stonehedge Golf Course in Augusta for its MHSAA Division 2 Regional Tuesday, May 27. The Thomapple Kellogg boys, who were fourth at their OK Gold Conference Championship last Thursday, will also be a part of that D2 regional at Stonehedge. <» i 1 1 .1 g Parma Western took 18-0 and 16-4 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference wins over the Saxon varsity softball team at Hastings High School Monday. Sophia Greenfield had a double, two RBIs and a run scored in game two to power the Saxon attack. Audrey Aicken, * RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2025 TAX ALLOCATION NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will discuss for approval the 2025 tax allocation rate proposed to be levied for the year 2025 at its regular board meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING To: The residents and property owners of Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, and any otherlnterested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting on June 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. al the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road within the Township. The items to be considered at this public hearing/meeting include the following: 1. Zoning Ordinance text amendments to Section 3.1 to add a definition for solar panel and to amend the definition for wind energy system. 2. Zoning Ordinance text amendments to Section 6.12-6 Solar Farms to amend this section regarding Principal Use Solar Energy System and to delete regulations re garding solar farms. 3. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this public hearing/meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of each proposed text amendment may be obtained by contacting the Township Clerk at the phone number set forth below. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend approval of, denial of, or modifications to the proposed amendments and will make its recommendation to the Township Board accordingly. Written comments concerning the above matter(s) may be submitted to the chairperson of the Prairieville Township Planning Commission, or to the Clerk of Prairieville Township, at any time prior to the public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Plan ning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing/meeting to individuals with disabilities, upon five (5) days' notice to the Town ship Clerk of the need for the same. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Rod Goebel, Clerk 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-2664 www.prairievilletwp-mi.org Carisa Rosenburg and Liv Buehler also had hits for Jhe Saxons in game two. Amber Gregory threw the five-inning shutout for the Panthers in game one. She struck out nine, walked one and no-hit the Saxons. The Saxons found a 1 ittle more offense late last week. They were downed in two at Forest Hills Central, 14-7 and 13-8, Friday. Those two ballgames followed a doubleheader sweep by the Saxons at Ionia Thursday. The Saxons beat those Ionia Bulldogs 11-4 and 16-15 in two non-conference Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 10, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Frederick W. Johnston, a married man, and Nancy Johnston, his wife Original Mortgagee: Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage; January 25,1999 Date of Mortgage Recording: November 12,1999 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $15,710.58 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Beginning al a point found by commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan and running thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds East 988.9 feet on the 1/4 line to the point of beginning of this description: thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds West 1379.16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 03 seconds East 330.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds East 1378.23 feet to said 1/4 line; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds West 330.00 feet to beginning, except the North 50 feet of the above description. Common street address (if any): 10750 Cressey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080-9044 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 22, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561854 (05-22)(06-12) 1 I j ; ' J f I 1 1 ( 1 ► I « J J r ! I I « f I g I f'.Y I J I ■ 9? I i Parma takes two from HHS girls, who had big wins at Ionia last week Brett Bremer Sports Editor I . 1 fl i r* I ballgames. The Saxons took a walk-off win with two runs in the bottom of the eighth in game two at Ionia. Ionia took a 14-9 lead with a run in the top of the sixth, ; but Hastings rallied for four runs in the ? bottom of the sixth and then tied the : game at 14-14 with a run in the bottom of the seventh to send it to extra innings. Kylee Bosworth knocked a two-run single into center field to give the Saxons the win with two out in the eighth. She.. was 3-for-6 in the ballgame with four RBIs and two runs scored. Lily Dingena and Buehler had three hits apiece too for the Saxons in that game-two win. Buehler doubled twice. Bosworth had a triple. Dingena doubled once and so , did Kayden Brown. Bosworth pitched a complete game in the 11-4 win to open the doubleheader. She gave upjust one earned run on eighth its and three walks. She struck out five. An 11 -hit Saxon attack was led by Buehler who was 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored. Bosworth and Greenfield had two hits apiece. t • t f I I 11 S£ f ..iBflR**- f jisw 1 rr'.’ r I I ■■■ V JV t -I 1 H.l t f .nrft I I* r* tC". J J 5 it U * L/ i H i L I IB lb.-. iniiv' < r' I f 1 I V. * J I J .. . L. ..J.* a* y 1 = fifu. •i A lx h > • I— -.X>' r 3_’y etS-i •¥• ' r I e I I • e ii : :r 1 iji> ’ O'y (. i M i I 5^ I 1 Distance runners set pace for Saxons at 1-8 meet ‘'5a •Aw 1 £ •'S It }r!MT' > M ■ t Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 Hastings senior Brandon Simmons and Micah Johnson capped off their final run together with a 1 -2 finish. Simmons took the 3200-meter cham pionship at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship Tuesday at HarperCreekHigh School. Simmons won the race in 10 minutes 26.22 seconds and Johnson was second in 10:59.78. Simmons added a fourtli-place finish in the 1600 and Johnson was seventh in J that one. It was a 1-2 sweep of the top spots for the Saxons in the girls’ 3200-meter run too. Sophomore Caroline Randall won the 3200 in 12:15.99 and sophomore team mate Chloe Pirtle ran a PR of 14:42.56 to place second. Randall was atwo-timechamp also win ning the conference title in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:36.60. She added a sixth-place finish in tlie 800-meter nin too in 2:40.95. Tlte Hastings girls had a couple other runner-up finishes on the day. Junior Oliv ia Friddle cleared 8-0 to place second in the pole vault. The Saxon girls’ 4x400-meter relay team of sophomore Zikarra Warner, fi-eshman Jayden Evans, Pirtle and fresh man Lilly Randall placed second with a time of 5:16.18. PirtleandOliviaFriddlejoinedCaroline Randall in earning all-conference honors for the Saxon girls. Pirtle added a sixth place finish in the lOO-meter hurdles. Friddle was fifth in the shot put and eighth in the discus. Friddle also teamed with sophomore Ember Twiss, Lilly Randall and sopho more Bella Friddle for a third-place time of 4 * M > », ('01 ..a* LT. I I ■:- f •• '■ I uoqe It' :i • , r. L’- 'jn'r’ ') •*'1 I ' r 5 J • 1 ; I .. .< pK i J ,'i K 1 J. t I* _JR1 <4 Q Ji I I I •Jfi ■’ fc ' I Tfc?t Ml 1 S’ 17^ ?*-4 -A A* ^7/• 'I1 rr t i^4r rln.:-'' I I (•. '7* Cii . J". I riB» Ml . t •*T I 7'??* * s r J I • » SIB*T., « I Qifu' 4 I 1 • M Mt ‘ I t i.; cjwr ■ “T”* • •» I I E L * « I k ■vTSBiiBH •, 1 .w * A »icl) oew snin i t a s 7 .. 9C i=-w nin A’’^5 X 2dalm nhw C fl 1 I I ir ■*«k rH 30 ( 9(98 91 v* dlUlSM I ■ X. h ‘rV E •W T I A !» * - I I f '1* I A ' V.. 1 t. X’ I 4 I & b I , I f ' I 'a I -f V V). ■ / I **> t ' J fi. I, See RUNNERS on 9 ( » > I i: ♦ i> 1. dt , iC L ( « i: I ! « i A I r • —<' » • 1 I I'. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 1 \' I 1 I r 1 1 I <t �s www.HastingsBanner.com . 5 * 9 Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Senior 400-meter duo leads Vikings at regional I Brett Bremer Sports Editor I ■ I"* t ? r I ■A J I? . '□ f I i. I,’ - -, I ! i; r bi. I - J J u ( < 11 yi I This whole track and field thing is new to Lakewood seniorTroyAckerafter three spring seasons of high school baseball. He’s making the most of his first and only season. “I’ve played like 12 varsity team sports, and I figured I wanted to try something on my own. So, I came out for track this year to try to do something on my own.?Jpj” “You don’t have to rely on your team, which team sports are great, I love team sports, but it’s just relying on me and how hard I wanna work. So, I think that’s what drives me to get better. It’s like every meet you’re trying to beat yourself. I like that. I find a lot ofjoy in trying to beat myself.” He’s also having fun trying to b^t his r V I f r 5 I » I > 7,' U b I s • e f I •'W ' ' 'J). r > . >1 •^1 4 I *1 * I t Tf.. ■ A 4 .lb '5:'. Lt 'Zk .■*k ' I 1 T J .■ % ri <h- -1 -I > I 1 4 'X- t' 4 4 1 - 4 L ® f 1 J. ' - 4 ’ 4 -j ■ff* L ■■ A J classmate, his long-time soccer teammate and one ofthe fastest Vikings ever - fellow senior Donny Wells. The two placed 1-2 in the 400-meter dash at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston High School Fri day. Wells is a four-time slate qualifier this spring in the 400-meter d^h, the I J m 4 1*1 J ’^>8 ij <IZ ! fi '.I * . 4 I I j ’i 4 I 41 • I i'WU Cl 3 I ♦ ■Jri U'^r f*- ■’'k. 4 ♦ « Ir V Xj. ««, '■ <(. J i * I <1 1 ’h.Z-t- • t I li ^7f..K 200-meter dash, the 100-meter dash and along with Acker, senior Riley Johnson and sophomore Michael Goodemoot who won the 4x400-meter relay at the regional. Lakewood also had junior pole vaulter Taylor Carpenter and freshman Gabriel Dixon in the adaptive 100-meter dash 1 4 Hb.,-'rin z I 1 fp 1. / J T 4 I I % Vl.4 ''‘4t.i /‘.I -b.. 'k.f • I 'Ti 'r J J 1 s U’ *<2 ' 1 s *5 !• s4 ’ V "Si •k ‘ ’ -1# I >■ c 4 I I > tI r ri >U 4 Md - '• ’ >• 9 1 » 1 s 4 J * : 9i ft n •«r ’'z' ‘(•li *1* ) 2 <• > fl A - i ( UU s A I I n-u: Xi I 4 1 I I < A ■» * p<* ’ ■ fri qualify for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals, which will be held May 31 at Hamilton High School, with their performances. “Me and Donny bicker a loL” Acker said. “We’re great fiiends. We’ve got all love for each other, but in soccer we always would race the length of the field, and it would always be really close. I always told him I could beat him in the 400.1 never beat him yet (at least not when Donny was pushing for a win), but I think that’s what kind ofmotivates me - is trying to beat him. “He’s abeast I mean, he’s gonna be qual ifying for four events at states. I mean, he’s just a beast. 1 can’t be mad losing to him.” Wells holds the 400-meter dash school record. He ran a time of 49.34 seconds at the 45± Stockbridge Track and Field Invite, May 2. He won Friday with a time of 49.35 seconds. Acker set his PR at the regional finishing in 50.35. They’ve got different ways of attacking those 400-meters, and for good reason according to their coach. Acker started outside of Wells on Friday, giving Wells a good look at where his teammate was. Acker extended the gap between them early, until Wells finally turned on the jets coming around the final turn. “They’re like like best firends,” Lake wood head coach Jim Hassett said. “They help push each other in the races... it gives them a little pace, but they kind of run different styles now in how they run 400. Troy is like all out at the beginning now ... The beginning runners, 1 try to do more like what Troy is doing where he goes all out and tries to use it while he has it and hang on. Donny’s good enough now, he can he can kind ofgo out hard, kind ofpace himself and then kick the last 200 or so. So, it’s a different style. That’s why Troy starts out ahead ofhim and Donny catches him. [Troy’s] still great. You know, for the beginning runner, that’s how you’ve gotta do it. You gotta get him going hard and he’s done fantastic.” Where Donny passed him was a good sign for Acker. “I know that if you passes me at the final comer. I’m in a good spot. I know I’m running good if he passes me at the final comer. So that’s kind of some±ing I always look for. I knew to get out hard today, because 1 knew all the fast guys were behind me. So I got out hard. About 200 meters in, I was asking myself in my head if I really wanted it or not. I just kept pushing and fre next thing you know I was it to finish line.” The top two finishers in each event Friday earned spots in the state finals, as well as others who met the pre-set state M'1 0 .1 8^ I ifib- .'. I A *-1 I ;r?. ’ '«k U- T *4 ’ '• I *1 ij. ii I I • 0? t <'J.' t 1 t r. -V t I I *•< / r > ■ f> > 4-1 If & yi> Z 1’^ r; f * « titAJ 4^' MI •^<TTT V Mb..; * % i *1 ; I' ' I 'i f ' '■ njb'*' V »k I f * 4 I I t V 43®t > f I ■ 4 .T LttF ; lUli. -J *I Ii -I « I A.i J . 4«J 1, 1 J w * t Ie i II I * * 4 «4 tvlfc 7 I ’J Uh; ’ i• » «• t mAi# Lakewood junior Taylor Carpenter awaits another turn on the runway in the pole vault competition at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston High School Friday. Carpenter cleared the bar at 9 feet 3 inches to qualify for the state finals in the event while placing fourth at the regional. I X * I k I f tP' * € Ol ' ■' *.-J i At k >.n 6 < '. f? t ♦ 9 f MW Mie i* •" i ! I I I * * M « ** [4 z i4 J f ♦ 1 • *** 1 I I xv.ia^’ V.- M * t X. *♦ *r > jr I i ( I I I I. « t *i4 > * <4* II A» .A I ffNH c .W’ 1 'ffj I V f. / 9^ > / • !W • r «*• d . . ♦' s*! 9 MM » s 11 A ,1 - . : Blllf^ ,** ■■ «»* .-»<■ I 4’ f ■/ * i »« K % 4( * .* w hsIH L 1, I’ I 4. ♦ V. * 4 < < «< b 4 « a t 4 'll < vRii I E ?s* < w* .. T*^ I 3^ 8 I .■T I IIIL' I 1 k Lakewood teammates Riley Johnson, Donny Wells, Troy Acker and Michael Goodemoot celebrate their regional championship in the 4x400*meter relay at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston High School Friday. The Viking foursome turned in a winning time of 3 minutes 25.39 seconds while qualifying for the state finals in the race. Photos by Brett Bremer I Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championships last spring. “That was exciting because she’s been sitting right around that height since her freshman year and you know the regional hasn’t gone well for her the previous two years, so it was nice to see her make that height,” Hassett said Friday. The regional bar went from 9-3 straight up to 9-9. Carpenter wasn’t too disappointed with her three misses at 9-9. She said she ’ 11 need to find a longer pole next time she attempts that height. She said the key to performing better at regionals this season was being in better shape mentally. “I think last year was a big mental bat tle,” Carpenter said,. “I would get mad at myself a lot and ±en like everything would go away. Everything I learned on my technique would go away. So, this year, r ve beenj ust being patient and trusting my coaching has definitely been a big growth thing for me.” ■ Carpenter had one of three scoring per formances for the Lakewood girls. Lake wood sophomore Alana Raffier set her PR in a fourth-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles. She hit the finish line in 51.30 seconds. Lakewood senior Kara Fedewa placed seventh in the discus competition with a throw of 90-0. qualifying measurements. For the first time this year, athletes were able to meet even tougher early qualifying standards. Wells was already a state qualifier in ±e 400 when he showed up to ±e regional. He secured another state spot wifr his runner-uptimeofl 1.00 in ±e 100-meter dash final. He earned his spot in ±e 200-meter dash wi± a personal record time of 22.47 in the preliminary heats for that race, and ±en saved some energy for the4x400-meter relay by cruising to a seven±-place finish in ±e finals of ±e 200. The first time Wells qualified for the state finals he was a sophomore that sur prised with a runner-up finish in the 400 at regionals. He placed 16th at the Division 2 State Finals that season, and last spring he was just one place shy of earning an all-state medal with a nin±-place finish in ±e 400 at the Finals. I’m trying to have fun and 1 think a lot of it is more mental. It’s my senior year. This is it. Just have fun. Go get ±em you know,” Wells said. So, how does he have fun? ‘T like winning. Winning is a lot of fun for me. Just being around the team is a lot offun, always a good environment. Really good community around the track team, so supportive, so they really help drive me a lot of supportiveness from ±aL” he said. The Viking boys’ team was sixth in the day’s 16-team standings. Harper Creek’s boys and girls won team regional cham pionships on the day. The Beaver boys closed ^e meet with 130 points ahead of ((TS jVIt Z Parma Western 118.75, Williamston 73, Marshall 45.75, Eaton Rapids 45, Lake wood 42.75, Haslett 38.5, Portland 33, Jackson Northwest 38, Lansing Sexton 25 and Lansing Waverly 25 in the top ten. Sophomore Jermaine Webb junior had the only scoring performance in the field for the Lakewood boys with a high jump of 5 feet 10 inches that earned him seven^ 4 fl£S/0eAm4L& COMMERCIAL Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned j( Year Round Pumping ° Serving All of Barry County 'u and Surrounding Areas fJiir ft! mift/ aet -t 'tuff_ tfimr /nmift/ fttr tn'rr()/ ijeais... I JJyotts Septic Tank Service place. He also had a PR in ±e long jump on the day. Johnson and Acker teamed with sopho mores Bryce Goodemoot and Kaden Rohrbacher to place sixth in the 4x800-meter relay with a time of 8:52.73. Lakewood also had senior Ryan Galgoci run his fastest 110-meter high hurdle race ever, finishing in 15.86, to place eighth. The Harper Creek girls won with 116.5 points beating the runner-up Charlotte girls who had 85.5 points and the thirdplace Eaton Rapids girls who finished with 63.5 points, halfa point more than the hosts from Williamston. The Lakewood girls were 14th as a team with 12 points. Carpenter is a state qualifier in ^e pole Thanks you all for your business in 2024! appreciate your business! Extra long hose to protect your lawn NEW Services offered in 2025 ■ Septic Tank Install • Line Repair • Risers Install • Land Clearing • Light Excavation -------------------- Bonded --------------------Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 945-5379 623-2089 vault for the first time. Her height of 9-3 Friday isjust three inches shy ofher PR 9-6 which she cleared for the first time at the ,* 4^ I t asi ?0« III .S-,Z • . 3 mcwii J — 'A Ar 5• L JV t3 T' r <■•>>. 4*W r n a* ft . ■ fS^ i- Va r J. /.iiaur I I I I ’ I J I -•..I A Lakewood senior Donny Wells (right) improves his personal record time in the 100-meter dash to 11.00 seconds while finishing just behind Eaton Rapids senior Carter Buckingham in the race at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston High School Friday. It was the only race Wells didn’t win Friday as he also improved his school record in winning the 400-meter dash and was a part of the Vikings’ victorious 4x400-meter relay team. j .4- I “I 1. ’k w .- - ' = a 1t * V" I j- •T I cr • .n E V *« I kI »• .1 ■ ry \ •I RUNNERS I Continued from Page 8 ii' O' ( J k . ti • f I I ri . . t •* J'I fc:-. jU’J, « t I I r t A', .^1 T^i Kb -•Sf /« *• J f I 4F' f'J ’ . ft. / fr'J •u 1 I ’R 4 « .80 4< fl .■ I,., • J f • J 1 ..JI I •r*' ■r I 1 .. .. T* I a 0! TP ii . .Tf* 55.06 in the 4x100-meter relay. Bella was fifth in the 200-meter dash and fourth in the long jump. Twiss had a third-place long jump finish. Saxon senior Zoe Watson added a fifth place throw in the discus. Pirtle also compiled all-conference points in helping the Saxon 4x800-meter relay team to a fourth-place finish. She joined Warner, junior Maddie Elzinga and senior Bente VTinkler in ±at run. Warmer was eighth in the 300-meter hurdles and Lilly Randall had a fifth-place 400-meter dash finish. The Saxons had a solid day in the pole vault on the boys’ side. Junior Isaac Lilley S ft 3 n -f} r' igb I k »fe» 1 ‘ jpur $. J •b. ; r r I ‘1 I i’ 10. I^I J '{^f r ir. t > □£. >T* ii liB? V * " r,' / «ij rr 4 r- I -4 " « r • XL 1t ri TfJ Jt ? ‘ e-"' r.c I LrH* iA I d t < 4 • ♦ • • • • * a • • • in the high jump clearing 5-3. The top relay performance for the Saxon boys came from the 4x400-meter relay team of sophomores Logan Kimmel and Maverik Peake, freshman Ian Grundy and Marlette that placed third in 3:53.35. Kimmel added a sixth-place finish in the 200-meter dash. Also on ±e track, Saxon sophomore hurdler Caleb Kramer scored an eighth-place finish in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles race. The Harper Creek boys and Coldwater girls took championships on the day. The Hastings girls were third and the Hastings boys fourth overall. Thank you Preferred Credit Union for sponsoring the Hastings Athletic Boosters Saxon Spirit Bus I? ' 'll" M Credit Union y .1^: It's a Great Day to be a Saxon! I* i" •f M.'WM n • A r k i .bb W5r was .V. ^1 'As V»’i lb I A >: a! z« rs; I .-I Jr? —■ I. * ( r' •'I ♦ ♦ .•t. X » A I < iL.r>-'•■•M •r K ae • SOCCER DISTRICTS 5/19 1 4 • and sophomore Liam Renner both cleared 12-0 to place third and fourth respectively. Hastingsjunior Balian Marlette was eigh^ i ♦ ♦ / • I I 'I I SPIRIT BUS • 1 I rI 9 A. r I 1 I> » 9 if I -t - i in I ?S s-^r;.' If ■ ii. :1''’ < a A i a tJ a \ ■ •n*\ A 5 £ i: X-. 1? A’"** "bl' ff > •9^ 4 �Jlir Ar.r f 10 a 1 i Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW J '-J City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Sailors shut out TK to claim OK Gold championship .J ' .1^ 9 6 I Uf T i - n# I . f I I t The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to accept written and/or oral comments from the public regarding the establishment of an industrial development district. The proposed district will consist of parcel number 08-55-265-026-20 located on E Enterprise Drive within the City of Hastings. Questions and comments about the plan may be directed to the City Manager, Sarah Moyer-Cale, by calling 269945-2468 or by email at smoyercale® hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk 269-945-2468 or via email at lperin@hastingsmi.gov. Linda Perin City Clerk NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number slated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elliot L. Hall, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amehfirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2020 and recorded December 21, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-014189 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Four and 84/100 Dollars ($230,704.84). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: LOTS 34 AND 35, FINEVIEW ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 52. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. 115 Sweetheart Ln, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; May 15,2025 File No. 25-005804 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 Brett Bremer Sports Editor The suspense lasted all season, but it didn't last too long Monday evening. South Christian clinched the 2025 OK Gold Conference vaisity girls’ soccer championship with a 3-tO win over visiting Thomapple Kellogg. Sailor senior Alexa Boersma lofted a centering ball from the right side into a stiff wind and over the Trojan goal box less than half a minute into their confer ence finale. Senior teammate Anneliese VanderLaan beat everyone else to the bal I as it came down and knocked it by Trojan keeper McKenna Hoebeke into the net for a 1 -0 lead. The Sailors added a second goal early in the second half and then a third with eight and a half minutes to play to finish off a 11-0-1 conference season. The Tro jans close the OK Gold season at 9-1-2. A Trojan win would have propelled the TK ladies to a conference championship. The two teams finished in a 1-1 draw in their early season meeting in Middleville. The only other blemish on the Trojans’ conference record was a 1-1 draw with West Catholic late last month. The Trojans, now 11 -3-2 overall, were set to head to Battle Creek Wednesday, May 21, to take on Harper Creek in the opening round of their MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament. The winner from Wednesday will head to Gull Lake High School May 28 for the district semifinals against either Otsego or Battle Creek Cen tral who are set to meet Friday, May 23, in Otsego for their opening round match-up. District host Gull Lake was set to take on Wayland in a district opener May 21 too, and the winner of that one will face Plainwell in the other district semifinal in Richland next week. The Plainwell girls took a 5-1 win over Hastings Monday in their district opener. South Christian moved to 15-0-3 with the win Monday. The Sailors were awarded a penalty kick nine minutes into the second half and senior defender Hayden Donker stepped up to put the shot in that put her team up 2-0 over the visiting Trojans. Junior Cassidy DeVries blasted a shot into the net with 8:38 to play for the Sailors’ final goal. The Trojans had some J NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate Estate of Anieta Earlene Baum. Date of birth: June 6,1937. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Anieta Earlene Baum, Settlor of the A. Earlene Baum Trust under Agreement dated April 21, 1992, as amended, died on March 27, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent, her estate, or her trust will be forever barred unless presented to David L. Baum, Trustee of the A. Earlene Baum Trust within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Laura A. Jeltema Attorney name Warner Norcross + Judd LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 752-2161 ' David L. Baum Trustee c/o Warner Norcross + Judd LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 (269) 908-1800 ” - ,> v/ rI A.' .. ■ 1 H 'V " ''y' J J -T' i / / i/ fa fa * »* A 1 .A :r r fa; J ' •(fa- ir, f 1 J. 9 I XT* r 't t i 4 k j / .\y iifir 'j! '• ' I*" J Thornapple Kellogg goalkeeper McKenna Hoebeke surveys the field as she carries the bail towards the top of her box Monday at South Christian High School. I 4* •* f 1 1 I t 1-^'- 1 I/ I >*• L f • r I 4 1 I A ,r 9* ■; J ! 1 '4^ I >i I U i* I i I* I V fa J t « 1 1 J 4 fa - *f ! 1 ♦ > 4 f I <• ( > 1 1 I i 1 rj f •;r J «. * I . I r »I I*. Ni* r ts-^ .4^1 TX ft r r - t ,• I J* I J 1 •f ! 1 •«■ 4 I jjf A * »■ f 'OTVI -i I r ^4 I J I 4< r. ^r1 k • X * .ji c w «< * * > r ( R I 1 t .1 m' >1 .y. ♦ 4X -r^^ -’ ) ..45 F ( 1 * fa South Christian’s Londyn Hebner pushes forward with the ball in the midfield as she’s pressured by Thornapple Kellogg’s Alexa Eden (10) during the ,.l sU ,< '■' iH!/ '^•b I first half of their OK Gold Conference finale at South Christian High School Monday Photos by Bretl Bremer ’ 'SpMl II j •.'■'■J : 1 M Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (05-15)(06*05) trouble getting a comer kick cleared. South Christian sophomore Hattie Ber ry knocked the ball down to the feet of DeVries for the shot in the crowded box. Good scoring chances were few and far between for the Trojans. The Sailors were oftentimes a step quicker to the ball than the Trojans in what was a pretty physical match throughout. Early on the Trojans attempted to answer the Sailors’ opening goal. TK junior Tealy Cross put a pass ahead for junior Paige Abshagen who lined a high shot towards the Sailor net that the South Christian keeper Olivia In’tHout leapt up to snag. TK had won four in a row heading into the match with South Christian including a 6-1 victory at Grand Rapids Union last Wednesday, May 14. ' HI i* i . JUIt > •< * > •A Saxons have tough day at regionals, bounce back at 1-8 tennis tourney Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons had a number of seniors out of the line-up, choosing to participate in the school’s decision day rather than their MHSAALowerPeninsulaDivision3 Regional at Paw Paw High School Friday. That made finding wins tough, but the Saxons had a couple good battles. Junior Lauren Gee, teamed with junior Ellie Cousins at first doubles, pushed the top team fi'om Paw Paw to three sets, but the Red Wolves eventually managed a 6-2, 4-6,6-2 victory there in ftieir quarterfinal match. The Hastings fi'eshman duo of Lillian Edger and Lilly Randall put up a good fight in their th ird doubles opener, but were bested by Otsego junior Laney Sweet and sophomore Rachel Breese 7-6(2), 7-5. South Christian won the regional cham pionship with 25 points ahead ofHamilton 23, Stevensville Lakeshore 16, Otsego 14, Paw Paw 12, Wayland 5, Plainwell!, Hastings 0 and Kelloggsville 0. The Saxons followed that up by closing out the conference season at the Inter state-8 Athletic Conference Champion ship hosted by Parma Western Monday. Coach Haines said his team went in hoping to hold onto the fourth overall spot in the conference standings, and did just that while finishing just two points behind the third-place team fi'om Harper Creek. Saxon third singles Alexa Lilley won her way to the championship match at her flight before falling to Coldwater’s third singles player in the finals. Saxon senior MJ Deal at first singles had a win over the top player fi'om Jackson Northwest and placed third at the top flight. Coach Haines said the first doubles duo of Lauren Gee and Isabel Gee played a great third match of the day for a win over Coldwater that put ±em in third place. “I was happy with all their play” coach Haines said. “We definitely left some points on the courts, but overall we finished ±e season playing strong and showing improvement. I’m looking forward to taking this momentum into the summer and ±e 2026 season.” 1 fa* iin> 1 r ’ «I I h; i / ) 1 •: I f ... 1 . » r I fa ' I 1 :o: s 1 'V ' * / 4 < 4J * -«• ^ I ii-k: LGi 9 tt h >. J fa .r rv 4.»> C/-C I .J J r r, 11* U • < r lU .. w I 4 I 1 .! f ’(IJ in i' & >>V*-*' A A <1 L i •*'. .“I . .. I, A ( -• I «* « ri' * «l » I ^r' e J.. « *r. I I iI 1 ♦ 1.^ f t L e. I I A0 A» I I * t 4 .-m r I*. tu • ?• *9 I , * /%' f i I .i il 9 »r • s : J: » '<11 /* r '» A-w . ’ k * k • ' 1- < •1 ► •’/•At ii I * •r k •> >. <Ks. i-U. L ’ b- a:2*:h‘ I U‘? • k J I Ari* > Ct I*: City of Hastings City of Hastings X H; % 1_ •» fa 1 k Request for Bids City Hali Custodial Services The City of Hastings is accepting sealed bid proposals for custodial ser vices for Hastings City Hall. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Bid specifications are available at the office of the City Clerk. Perspec tive bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of success ful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - City Hall Custodial Services'.’ PUBLIC NOTICE I I ' s. l ! I The confirmed special assessment role for the 2025 Downtown Public Parking Special Assessment District has been filed in the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. The assessment will be included on the 2025 Summer Tax Bill that will be issued July 1,2025. II II s > u / S I: 4* I K «.A I . I r I ■'T » » ■ i • i ’.'i; A 4 1 ‘* * 4< + . •*! < ’ fa. I t• ’ I I. w « » '1 I o I I r: Payments of the Summer 2025 Tax Bill may be made after July 1, 2025, at City Hall, 201 E State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or by using the drop box, pay by phone, or mail. 'J X 1 4 I n ? 4 ' X. •'i I i Ci c V 'V *•« ‘U V K X M k f 1 y t F« i V,. X 4 u I i I - ‘.I k t I. * 4 I > « ‘\ . Please contact the Clerk’s office for additional information by calling 269-945-2468, or via email at loerin @ hastingsmi.gov. <» « > f i h <1 I I i • 1 T > »i I i i I f Ir ♦ ♦ if ( I h tl I I I j I I I I •4 ? Linda Perin City Clerk ♦ ♦ 4 < I Sarah Moyer-Cale City Manager ( < » 4 Su-W B.. - �v I H _ _ I T f f 1 r t < r rE: Vx DK/Martin’s Matteson top ten at SAC boys’ golf tournament I Ji ./♦ ♦ II 1?^ I I i * f -<■. I ■ I’*.' u 1* •1^ Brett Bremer *>• JI • • Sports Editor • • •• C- • , 'jf I , J 1l I X* M 1 ‘IJ I r : ' ll'' I IA, tr . *= 'ifer'-' I 4 • •5 A* / : ■• 1 'A I "'i I I IL * I ' -J 1 I I . « I -■■■ ♦ T"’. riT J J’I r. b. I I I 1 r •I • I Aft I u'. ' r*i J if* . •.1 I r’L p ''■^4 - J I I ■q> Sophomore Grady Matteson had a top ten finish and the Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golfteam placed sixth at the 14-team Southwestern Athletic Confer ence Championship at The Beeches in South Haven Tuesday. Matteson was tenth individually with an 84. He started strong with pars on his first four holes of the day. Scores weren’t exceptional all around on a cold, wet day. Hackett Catholic Prep senior Chris Ogrin was the day’s individual champ with a four-over-76. Kalamazoo Christian sophomore Brix ton Devries was the runner-up at 78. South Haven junior Will Marcoux and Lawton senior Kaedon Miller tied for third with 79s. Kalamazoo Christian golfers filled much of the rest of the top ten led by ■n >1 I /• • i '*i 1 \ *11.. -r - 1.* I u I 1I 1 1 IfJ <-, . * Il • I dr 1 1 !♦ senior Ian Tuin’s 80. The Comets added an 82 from freshman Colin Clyne and 83s from freshmen Owen Adams and Ian Riggs. South Haven senior Cade Hahn also shot an 83. The Comets closed the ay with a 323 to win the team championship. Hackett Catholic Prep was well back at 335. South Haven was third with a score of 341 ahead ofSaugatuck 342, Schoolcraft 350, Delton Kellogg/Martin 362, Con stantine 366, Allegan 379, Watervliet 381 and Bridgman 390 in the top ten. Junior Tyler Howland scored an 89 for the DK/Martin squad. Junior Carter Brickley added a 93 and freshman Jason Marshall scored a 96. The Delton Kellogg/Martin team will be at Bedford Valley for its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional Tuesday, May 27. ■% •* * 0 I -r % z MP' ' -■It' Jw I Uh DK/Martin girls get district victory, on to semifinals 5-1 .1 I A J 1 IC’ fe I 7 Brett Bremer »3<! 1 Sports Editor ■ cjlibJ an wg If On the first day of the 2025 var sity girls’ soccer state tournament, the Delton Kellogg/Martin girls got another win. Delton Kellogg/Martin topped Parchment for the second time this ;' season by outscoring the visiting team of Panthers 5-0 in the first round 1= of the MHSAA Division 3 District Tournament at Delton Kellogg High School Tuesday. The DK/Martin team had five dif ferent players score goals including goalkeeper Johannah Houtkooper who started things off by converting ( I ^1’ t Iw I k r I 7 15)11 £ W- I I J < » ris-nHifpO yfisvs I I* XJHB ■, fa* r I !TW ^20 I 4 ’vaf'BiiBiiJD'g' 4 i aG li^ ll •T J I T < - z J 5 iiT I r : I r J .1 I I I J I iimLiM.«( on a penalty kick for the hosts. The Delton Kellogg/Martin girls will now head to South Haven for a district semifinal contest Wednesday, May 28, against either Comstock or Hopkins who are set to play their opening round contest this evening, May 22. The Delton Kellogg/Martin girls evened their record at 6-6-1 overall this season with the win. Claire Barker scored before the first half was up, and then Sara Schipper, Ellyse Blackbum andTeagan Hamlin all found the back of the net in the second half for the hosts Tuesday. I i I I « i V, tit 9 V 1 L A. > < Trio of DK athletes punch tickets to D3 track finals icroi » K a 4 < I I ’VE! 4 <4 I r- t<s H' I <4 »3 * v"l- ■SR rmH WB fa A r d bp I L?S‘L Brett Bremer i.j.'JWhtliM * Sports Editor I I I i That’s a senior who wanted another race. Delton Kellogg senior Kylie Main cut nearly six seconds from her previous 1600-meter record to beat out Kalam azoo Christian senior Alaina Klooster for the second, and final, state qualify ing spot from the race at the MHSAA Division 3 Regional hosted by Bangor .Thursday, May 15. Buchanan senior Madeline Young won the race in 5 minutes 41.70 seconds. Main hit the finish line in 5:49.96, a little less than two seconds ahead of Klooster. Main, and the 15th-place finisher from Bloomingdale Kailey Andrade, were the only girls to run their personal record time in the mile at the regional. The top two finishers in every event in Bangor earned a spot in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Track and Field Finals that will be held May 31 at Kent City High School, as well as others who met the predetermined state qualifying measurements either at the regional or the tougher standards at an early qualifier event this spring. The Delton Kellogg boys had a pair of state qualifying performances at the regional. Sophomore Landon Madden, a cross country state qualifier in the fall, turned up his sprint speed this spring and placed second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 52.94 seconds. DK junior pole vaulter Nick Muday placed fourth in the pole vault by clearing 12 feet 6 inches to qualify for the state finals. Madden was also a regional medalist inthe 110-meterhighhurdles.Heplaced fifth in that race with a personal record time of 16.64 seconds. Freshman team mate Ryan Sinclair improved his PR in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles to 45.32 seconds to place seventh in that race. Muday was one of two DK guys to place among the top eight in the pole vault. Senior Ezra Smith cleared the bar at 11-0 and finished sixth. DK senior Wyatt Finney was sixth in the boys’ long jump with a mark of 18-7.5. In the field, DK also had senior Cooper Sandusky eighth in the shot put 1 C thanks to na put of *1O 39-1.5. The top relay finish for the DK boys came from the 4x800-meter team that placed sixth. Seniors Rafael Cotta Lopera and Jaime Saura teamed with freshmen Joseph McCoy and Lane Steele to record a time of 9:59.09. 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'I ' f * «> i I I I t* ’/J ’ *a.i -J. ’ < Ui*' I >! r diU ,1 H9 I I I I I I 4 J ,• f -J’ I -rt’ 11 I Li J » r, f - t Regular Board meeting # - ' ;z- Z i • « . I I . ; II rJ f I I 1 I • > 'V i i ■'• --nA May 12, 2025 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Brush Ridge Cemetery grave spaces buy back Guernsey Lake Fireworks permit Long Lake Fireworks permit Elections Laptop purchase Adjourned at 7:10 pm Submitted by; Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor We'd love to hear about it! I A Hope Township KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? 1 i fa fa I, _ Synopsis a J I* 11 I 5 0 I Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I i 1 I i : The DK 4x200-meter relay team of senior Miki Hovi, Madden, sophomore Logan Damron and Sinclair was seventh in 1:38.62 and the 4x400-meter relay team of Hovi, Sinclair, Madden and McCoy was seventh in 3:52.59. McCoy added an eighth-place per formance in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:38.99. Main had a pair of scoring finishes for the DK girls. She also placed fifth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 14:16.39. DeltonKelloggjuniorlzabelleGruber ran her fastest time yet in the 300-meter low hurdles, 50.46, to place fifth in that contest. Gruber also set a PR in the long jump by flying 15-3.25 to place fourth. DK sophomore Makayla Lutz had her best day yet pole vaulting and placed eighth by clearing 7-0. DK senior Mia Kohlen pushed her PR in the high jump to 4-7 to place eighth. Delton Kellogg teams scored in two of the girls’ relay races. Gruber, Main, senior Jillian Leclercq and ju nior Elli Timmerman placed seventh in the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 4:57.25. Sophomore Brynlee Bab •* bitt-Smith, freshman Alexandra Ryder, Timmerman and Kohlen placed eighth in the 4x200-meter relay with a time of 2:07.78. SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting May 13,2025 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda ! consent agenda Discussed Insurance renewal, ambulance Service, road maintenance, tax collection Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:44 pm mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER VIE^KLwpK^ Group NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at one o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automati cally entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential pur chaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BARBARA J. CRUMMEL, a single woman (“Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michi gan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee”), dated April 25, 2014, and recorded in the office of the Reg ister of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 30, 2014, as Instrument No. 2014004268 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twelve Thou sand Three Hundred Sixty-Five and 68/100 Dollars ($12,365.68). No suit or proceed ing at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, Coun ty of Barry, State of Michigan, and are de scribed as follows: Lot 33, Southeastern Village No. 2, ac cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 43, Barry County Records Together with all the improvements erect ed on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 1412 S. Montgom ery Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-55-225-233-00 Notice Is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claim ing from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgag orwill be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a mili tary service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been or dered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mort gage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 22, 2025 HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK f/k/a Hastings City Bank Mortgagee t Submitted, David J. Olson - Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge Supervisor Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW. Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32496050 •♦ ♦ rI ’I 4 1 1 « Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 29, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jon E Benson, a married man joined by spouse Kim Benson Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Village Capital & Investment LLC Date of Mortgage: May 19, 2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 24, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $226,726.57 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at the point on the East line of said Section 24, which lies 420.53 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 24, thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes West 264 feet; thence due North 145 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes East 264 feet; thence due South 145 feet to the place of beginning Common street address (if any): 13932 S M 43 Hwy, Delton, Ml 49046-8406 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600,3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 1, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1559700 (05-01) (05-22) Visit us online at mihomepaper.com Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kelly Jo Carroll, Single Woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Northern Mortgage Services, LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Mortgage: January 31, 2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2019 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice; $152,140.68 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 977 and 978, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known as: 528 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/22/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 315920 (05-22)(06-12) �* < 4 F ?! J • fl dr ; * xAr :* * g I I I . * J XT 12 Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I www.HastingsBanner.com ir l-w sV .V’. •/ ll Only EK topsTK girls at their first D1 regional JI! Kf I ' =1 1 * 4 -i II r Brett Bremer Sports Editor had to be faster to be a positive part of the 4x400-meter relay team. She ran the 400 at the OK Gold JV Conference Meet May 12 and notched a new PR of 1:01.63, a few days after helping the TK varsity girls win the 4x400 at the OK Gold Championships. It was pretty tough," Amy said of shaving those four seconds, "but it was adrenaline. Adrenaline helped. I knew I needed to get my time down, so then it forced me to get my time down or I didn’t run. [My teammates] cheered for me every time. They pushed me to do better, and tliey made me do better, and they were very This is not anything new for Thomapple Kellogg senior Brooklyn Hannon and juniors Mia Hilton and Payton Gater, but the churning of the perennially talented Trojan 4x400-meter relay team brought up freshman Amya Gater tliis spring. She has settled into a spot in the lead-off leg, racing 400 meters and then handing tire baton oft' to her big sister Payton. Amya opened tire spring with a 400-meter run of 1:05.11 at the Grand Valley State University Lakers Challenge, but knew she R I bk I I 1 I NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. No tice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem ises, or some part of them, al a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on Sth day of June, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automat ically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchas er is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this in formation. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, hav ing an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated Feb ruary 10, 2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich igan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-001607, as partially released by a par tial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on Febru ary 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the en tire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mort gage the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen and 17/100 Dollars ($238,915.17). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the cir cuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on 5th day of June, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to con tact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee"), dated June 23, 2022, and recorded in the of fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 28,2022, as Instrument No. 2022-007160 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($104,679.38). No suit or pro ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1; The Northeast 1/4 of the North west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 V7est, Woodland Township, Barry County. Michi gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 min utes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the North west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Woodland Township, Barry County, Michi gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 de grees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 41742 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredi taments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. I I f I I Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 P.P. #08-15-005-300-05 (parcel 1) 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Par cel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are aban doned. If the premises are abandoned, the re demption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expira tion of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party fore closing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1, 2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee k Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 Parcel 3: That parcel of land lying and be ing South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan. f Together with all fixtures, tenements, he reditaments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. V encouraging the whole time." That improvement didn’t make a region al start with a trip to the state finals on the line any easier though. In the blocks for the last race of the MHSAA Division 1 Regional hosted by Portage Central High School Saturday, Amya said she started shaking-even more than usual. "I didn’t know what to do, so 1 just had to wait for the beep. I was very nervous,” Amya said. "It’s not usually that bad. I get nervous. My body kind of gets shakes, but my hands were like shaking on the ground and I didn’t know what to do because I thought I was going to false start.” The buzzer went off though and then it all went away. Amya got the baton to Payton who handed it to Hilton and then finally got it to Harmon who brought it across the finish line. "They’re just crazy,” Harmon said of her teammates. "I know Amaya, a being a freshman, it was super nerve wracking for her, but I’m so proud ofhow far she’s come. We told her before the race she earned this spot. She knows what to do. "They’re amazing and they’re my best friends and I’m sad to leave them.” Competing in an MHSAA Regional at the Division 1 level for the first time ever only the East Kentwood girls were better tlian the TK ladies in that 4x400-meter relay and in the overall team standings for the day. The TK foursome cut more than four seconds from their previous best together in that race to place second in 4 minutes 7.33 seconds. The East Kentwood team of seniors Alana Bailey and Atiek Anyang and freshmen LaNiyah Carnegie and Deb orah Aowdiek won that race in 4:00.88. In the day’s final team standings, the Fal cons had an even more impressive advan tage outscoring the runner-up TK girls 15166.5. In the boys’ meeL the East Kentwood Falcons outscored runner-up Kalamazoo Central 147-118 for the team title. That was ±e only race all day where someone finished in front of Harmon. She was a part of three state qualifying perfor mances. She improved her own school records to win regional championships in the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-jneter low hurdles. "I hit eveiy goal,” Harmon said. "I kind of wasn’t expecting if but I was expect ing it. I wanted it for myself. There was always just tliat little doubt in my mind, but 1 just stayed super strong with myself, and I was like ‘you trained for this. You know what to do. Focus on you. Stay in your lane. Only you. Only you Brooklyn. Focus on yourself’ I did that, and I think that’s what it was. "And all ofmy encouragement from the amazing people around me always helps me too.” Harmon won the 100-meter hurdles in 14.65 seconds dropping her PR in that race by more than four tenths of a second and beating her nearest competitor. East Kentwood junior Alana Bracey, by nearly half a second. Later, Harmon caughtaflashofBracey’s leg in her peripheral vision as they rounded the turn in the 300-meter hurdles. That spurred her on to a winning time of 44.81 in that race. She cut nearly a second from her PR in that race and finished about three quarters of a second ahead of Bracey. Hilton also qualified for the Finals in those 300 hurdles with a third-place 1 • •’* b * I ■ * jii Li ♦ f ffK? J »f Hais F ir -rut s i T iSv « 4’i " I f t Ui Li? Xi < I A _ k I Wj ;flr I 4-1 I f Bl 1 r I F- (• TZ? Jl* J r I I 1.; ^2' 4 R f 4 C F I ? \9‘ 4 ■ ‘7 :r. X* • <1 F * 1 yJ r ■ ■ I I P 1 Q "-W I A I V 4 1 ■ ■ I 4 Jl 9 ■<A • *1 b 9 ' P p • - # ■■ b A .bT’ w ; as* ta Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Layne Schilthroat carries the baton through a pack for the TK boys' team during the 4x800-meter relay Saturday at the MHSAA Division 1 Regional hosted by Portage Central High School. Photos by Brett Bremer * ■ • I r J • if.f ■F •I J ij • tt? I b* ,1 r I I y» /iK?? ( • n •J I • I i tr I 1 •r I V’j rZ • < C7b* • ;I <’-1 time of 46.36. Harmon was third in both hurdles races at the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Finals as a junior, after missing the chance to compete her sophomore season due to an injury. Harmon, Hilton and Gater teamed wi± Brooklyn’s sister Ellie, now a sophomore, to place six± in the 4x400-meter relay at the state finals last year. Hilton was a state medalist in the 300 hurdles at the end of both her freshman and sophomore seasons. The top two finishers in each event at ±e regional Saturday qualified for the MH SAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Track and Field Finals which will be hosted by East Kentwood High School May 31. This spring, for the first time, there were oppor tunities for early qualification to the finals throughout the season and there were also the usual state qualifying measurements athletes could reach at the regional to allow for more than two state qualifiers from a single event. The TK girls also got top-eight scoring performances from junior Jordyn Fitros in the 200-meter dash; sophomore Isla Sheely in ±e 400-meter run; senior Ava Crews in the 800-meter run and the 3200-meter run; freshman Amya Gater in the 300-meter hurdles; the 4x 100-meter relay team of junior Madison Kietzman, sophomores Estefani Sanchez Vega and Sydney Martin and senior Emma Dykhouse; the 4x200-meter relay team of sophomore Elli Harmon, Kietzman, Sanchez Vega and Fitros; sophomore Lydia Slagel in the pole vault and Dykhouse in both the shot put and the discus. Crews went all out in the 800 setting a PR of 2:21.91, but couldn’t quite hold a spot in the top two to qualify for the finals in that race. Kalamazoo Central senior Annie Alkema won it in 2:17.08 and Gull Lake sophomore Lane Isom caught Crews in the end to place second. There wasn't much energy left for Crews to make another run at a state spot in the 3200-meter run and she finished eighth in that race in 12:05.91. She wasn’t the only one to just miss a spot in the finals in ±at way. Dykhouse was third in the shot put with a mark of 34-5, finishing just six and a half inches behind East Kenbvood freshman Nevaeh Eubanks who fired off a PR of 34-11.5 to place second. Forest Hills Central junior •' f I I • I, f ■’ / ..iZ t I *1 I , * •♦r” ♦ r* ?s-’ •l I S « !. I 'J •v sd M :e • ■> J-' O! '’■ *7 ■ 1 r S J*? dk ’ • I T I • I I* r ^7 >—1 ■ .R ' i 1 .<1 r k I ••- 4 •L > I ’ I I r • J •i k’ «* w t It 1 i ' J «i4V? I 4*. b 5^ s R R * f r > • BMl 9 L ttr«^' J ; 4iyj .: I I.PI I I I if I p i «! r ri'* J * 5? •' 4 .> 1® I’ I Jlt •) H* •/j.J *I igafn »*’ K' i L iW ■ 1 i I J 5f i.'tS A- av w .1 FW 3a. ♦1 3'jgr=>^ .•t it I c < 5“1 “ t I A3 M 7 ■ - |L I lU' if & •, -5^ 1J _ H iji'*,') I - r: I ■P r*’ 44 J W I 1 1 5fnr L Wt5 - ^''•• K •Jl - •• II FS. . iM s U •I I !%?/!?' *’ ****rr;; • I J • l'1> 1? - * .H' ; b iiF * .!3 ' '' ( T « b I I 1 Tin' iI i H'rf- it::-. J» u I I ,1k ’•T’ «* A I * I • f * k I«. I ! if* tr r L L -r J ' 3*- ‘ I ' w ■; 4i I ri’- r v^wV^ifsanBr *• -^. ■ UIUUI i -' ;9^rsi) 4« J da 1 I 1 I 1 I pJAfllBAta 1 b * V ¥- i 5 Ji P * *> U • 4Z» & I <l** b -r* J b ___ V 1 4 1 * ^*1 I - •» tl |"W 1 b. I 1 k*. I 6 • I. I -2 I ^••^r i ks I s * J '--^ K slX I I •M e ‘T^. = ?•:«, 1 Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 P.P. #08-15-005-300-05 (Parcel 1); 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Parcel 3) * » I t ♦ r C 1 X I K ' '^1 I II Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mort gagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your peri od of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to ac tive duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the tele phone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 » ••I" > I* -i *• I I i if. * 4t 1 tM I •J? I y ( / P I » i* SB k.._ iff ‘ L .. 9 ' iJ *< » < fl r k I A K'A J t L » 3. b -4? r A 1 I i .4 4 I? A > b J d , 1 b I L. >•% > t: I 9 J < ’I f I I I ■ ■: * .-* V <•? i >>A>t- w \ . ■! ■3* > J. 9 dc^ > > C ' I M 4» % x , J < h i} I •Vv ’“w L < 1 « ij 1 7 I 6 T bl 4 ta fT * * '<4, X ? Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Mia Hilton takes off with the baton after getting a hand-off from teammate Payton Gater during the 4x400-meter relay team Saturday at the MHSAA Division 1 Regional hosted by Portage Central High School. The TK ladies w/ere fourth in the race to finish off a runner-up team finish in their very first regional competition at the Division 1 level. I J— isisan I 5 i,- r f* t ! ,> U • 1 A L 9 > 1 , k • » I I < V ! s «* XI k. I t I r s „■■• ' . J' i Brett Bremer Sports EditOf iMMI •f S''A< ''>■ With one last flick of her feet she was over the bar, and then she stood with a cast on her left hand and an umbrella for shade in her right and wailed. V I I & 4 k.»i W S' [ It > h \ • *<> ' The last few jionpers missed theirfinal attempts at clearing the bar at 5 feet 3 inches in the high jump and Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle was a regional champion again. She didn't need to go any higher and headed off for the Sax on team tent al the Williamston High School football held to await her next shot at a title. The defending Division 2 state high jump champion w ill head back to defend her title May 31 al the MHSAALower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals hosted by Hamilton High School. She’ll be joined there by her big sis ter, junior Olivia Friddle, who qualified for the finals as the regional shot put runner-up and fellow Saxon sophomore Caroline Randall who was the regional champion in the 3200-meler run. r r1 it « < I*. ( a a » 7 ,1 * *• fl-' > V b. ti * t- I * Bella suffered a broken wrist Tuesday last week, took Wednesday off, tried to figure out just how she could compete in rcgionals Thursday and then scored for I >«s !w' ’ I H ■. » s. it” V the Saxon team in all three events she competed in at the regional Friday. With the new early qualifying possibilities this spring, Bella had already qualified for the state high jump and long jump competition even before heading to Williamston. A cast obviously kept her from competing in the pole vault at the regional, another event she earned a state spot in last year, but she said so far everything is a bit more challenging with the cast. I mean, high jump is probably like the easiest thing, because I don't really do anything on my left arm. ^fjlt ’s normally my right arm that does all the leading. Bella said Friday. “Hurdles was scary; I almost lost my balance just running ■ the hurdles, f mean, it's just hard to like just get my arms moving cause it hurls, but by the lime I’m racing 1 can’t really feel it. "Long jump, chhh," she said with a grimace. "Long jump, our trainer said not to do it, but the dcKtor said I could, so it's kind of like hit or miss. Like, I’m gorma do it at state. I don't know about doing it at conference. That's iffy." Bella placed third in the 2(X)-mcter dash with a time of 27.07 seconds at the regional and eighth in the 300-meter hurdles in 51.92 seconds. She was jusl five hundredths of a second behind PennficId senior Natalie Hensel who was the regional runner-up in the 2(X). Lansing Eastern freshman Broi^klynn (iriggs won that race in 26.84 Injuries aa* nothing new for this Saxon stale-qualifying trio. Randall missed her freshman track season after being a cross country state medalist ihal year, and she wa.s still recovering as her sophomore cross country season began last fail but still managed a second cross country slate medal. Olivia Friddle injured a knee during her sophomore basketball season and had to miss out on a chance to compete in the stale wrestling finals soon after that. A four-sport varsity athlete, this junior track season finally marks her return to high school athletics after a missing her sophomore track and field season, a junior volleyball season and junior basketball and wrestling campaigns. Olivia qualified for the finals with atop mark of 34-9 in the shot put. Both Oliv ia and senior teammale Zoe Watson scored for the Saxons in the discus. Olivia was 'll. j! W i •. >•4 1 V t I I % f » 1 9 fl » I i 4 r *s 1 iA- *|U f i I r lC-.. I . *♦ I f z •'.k •** 22?"** 1 1 r I t R I *‘h V ir. .•P W4 .s’ ! ’P W73 i 1 I i * ^'■-Wk I,, 1 > I* 'fl I M * I ♦ • 5t’« i ri ***• J 1 I JiJ X -I * t * ? r? I s y I , gaccn- f ! 1 i 1 . ..w ^ 7. . I TbE HASTINGS BAI . ■ I 1 J !*■ b Mails’®*’- LMt 1 1 + i b t I I J K r’v siv;:G » t i fourth with a season-best throw of 96* 3.5. Watson had a top throw of 91-0 to place sixth. Shot put is my thing.” Olivia said. "1 like it It is aw esotne. I am al waysjoking around that I'm going to get 40 feet even though my furthest is like 38. She said shot put has been the easiest of her events to get back close to her previous baseline in after knee surgery . You barely use your block leg. For me. that is my left leg and that's the leg 1 had surgery otl You only have to use it at the end. You don't reall\ have to push off from It which is phenomenal. So, you can just really focus on pushing back and throwing it. When you throw it it feels amazing. You can tell. She said the mental challengesofcoming back from injury have been tough. She did okay with celebrating her own progress during her recovery , but once she started to work her way back into sports she w asn't finding the success she was used to. She wanted to vault higher and throw further. She placed 16th in the shot put and 15th in the pole vault at the state finals as a freshman. It was very tough, and it used to make me verv sad and defeated, but now it's getting better and I'm going in the right direction," Olivia said. I have really good people in my life who are like, you had surgery. It's understandable," she added. “So yeah, so they’re just like, don't be so hard on yourself because I tend to be very, 'man, I should have done this better. I should've done this’ and all that sluff. To help get past the mental block and all this tough feeling I just had people say, ‘it's okay, you have next year too' - even though I don't like hearing that. Randall set her PR al 11:33.32 while winning the 3200-meter regional title. She was about a second faster than her previous varsity best in the race and she was more than 20 seconds ahead of Eaton Rapids freshman Rcmie Ellis who was the runner-up in the race after having won the day's 1600-meter race. The Saxon eirls were seventh as a team al the 16-team regional. The Harper Creek boys' and girls' teams both won regional championships. The Saxon girls did get a scoring performance in the long jump with sophomore Ember Twiss reaching a PR of 16-3 to place sixth. The Hastings boys were 15th as a team led by the senior distance duo of Brandon Simmons and Micah Johnson. Simmons placed fifth in the 32(X)-mctcr run. Johnson was seventh in the 32(X)and seventh i n the 16(X)-meter run with - with personal record limes in both races. The Saxons other point came thanks to sophomore Liam Renner clearing 11-8 in the pole vault to place eighth. The Harper Creek girls outscored run ner-up Charlotte 116.5 to 86.5 at the top of the standings. Eaton Rapids was third with 63.5 points ahead of Williamston 63 and Parma Western 59 in the top five. TTie Hastings girls had 47 points. Harper Creek senior Izzie Miller was the only girl to throw further than Olivia Friddle in the shot put. She earned a mark of 40-.5 and also won the discus with a PR throw of 137-5.5, Sophomore Camille Robinson was a four-lime champion for the Beavers. She won the 4ft0-meter dash in I :(X).95 with freshman teammate Jasmine McBride second in that race in 1:01.61. Those two were joined by freshman Niatalia Hoyt and Cassidy Pratley in winning the 4xl00-meter relay in 50.69 and the J t i s» I 1 5 r 1 *: f f I r < .- s «> > i J t I r J i 1 1 r ‘rj fl. J 9 9 h A J • F « T . .** J / * ,T 4 . I » ■.>'4 « ■ .’J I* .* - ? 9 9 th «•? f J •• J-’’ I k i if ( I k i r F f ' hr 1 fe’ii fl . f I 1 i t J V -r‘ •p * .r* hr* V •1 f ’ i.. 1 9 1 I J I » flh k A r ** * f -rXx . A ■- •'u I z:^ fli r- Hastings sophomore Liam Renner tries to get over the bar at 12 feet 2 inches in the pole vault during the MHSAA Division 2 Regional in Williamston Friday. f' His three attempts at that height were unsuccessful, but his 11-8 vault earned r' him an eighth-place finish in the event. w- •% ,4' « A' / f I ^4* 5I » , • £ k J I# — 4 MV ♦ * r A t <' ■f S ? Saxon junior Oiwa Fhdcfle fres off a throw r the shot put during the k«-ISAA Divisjon 2 Regional in Wribamston Fnday. Friddle placed secorxj in the event to earn a spot in the state f rials NOTICE Notice is given urxter section 3212 of the revised jucteature act of 1961, 1961 RA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreefoeed by a sale of the rrxirlgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM. on June 12, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sate. Ptadng the highest bid at the sale does rx>t automatically entitle the purchaser to free arfo dear ownership o1 the property. A potential purchaser IS encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurarKe company, either of which may charge a tee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Christopher Dale Rhodes, Jr, Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration ^tems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Sovereign Lerxling Group trKX)rporated, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee; Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Mortgage: January 16, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the dale of notice. $106,396.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: SituaM in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; The West 98 feet of Lot(s) 80 and the West 98 feel of the North 23 feet of Lol 79 of VUIage of Nashville according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plat Page 10 of Barry County Records. Commonly Known as: 210 N Queen St., Nashville. Mt 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abarxfoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.324ta(c). whichever is later, or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention f\jrchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, H any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or If you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/15/2025 Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 251 Diversion Street. Rochester. Ml 48307 248*853-4400 320742 (05-15)(06-05) Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle rourxjs the turn in the 200-meler dash final during the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston High School Fnday. May 16 Photos by Brett Bremer Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Nonce IS gim under secbon 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 M 236, MCL 600.3212. that the foAowmg mortgage Wil be kxedosed by a sale of the mortgaged premtses, or some part of them, at a public auctKxi sale to the highest bidder lor cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM, on June 26.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automaticalty entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Douglas Cisler and Debra Cisier, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for tender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage. LLC Vk/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage; August 31. 2020 Date of Mortgage Recording: September 23, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $244,681.09 Desenpbon of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thomapple, Bany County, Michigan, and desenbed as; Unit No. 6 in Thomapple Hills Site Condominium, according to the Master Deed as recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, and amendments thereto. Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5; together with nghts in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and amendments thereto, and as described In Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended Common street address (if any); 4191 Thomapple Hills Dr« 6. Middlevlile, Mt 49333* 9162 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the rrxjrtgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dunng the redemption period. Attenhon homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party for^osing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; May 15.2025 Trott Law. PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642*2515 1561571 (06*15)(06-05) See SAXON on 14 L * & < . 1 k Bln«' Y A. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO; THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting and public hearing on Thursday. June 12 th . 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope Town ship HaH. 5463 South M-43, Hastings, Michigan 490^ within the Township, to consider the following variance request: Paul and Shelly Bartzen are requesting retroactive relief from Sections 8.4, 10.2, 10.24, 16.6, and 19.3 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance for a residential ac cessory building on a nonconforming tot of record located at 4080 S. Shore Drive, Delton, Ml 49046 (parcel number 08-07-070-005-00). If granted, the variance request would altow the residential accessory building to encroach a combined total of one (1) tool into the required side yard setbacks. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set back ten (10) feet from a skte tot fine on noncontorming lots of record in the RL, Residential Lake zoning district. The appli cant is proposing side yard setbacks of less than ten (10) feet. Thus, a variance has been requested. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available tor re view at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. Michigan 49058, during regu lar business hours 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p,m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at www.hoDetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals al the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Arnencans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered al the hearing, to individuals with disabilities al the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with dis abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Hope Township Hall 5463 South M*43 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948*2464 « < -4 ,f z i'J. J r 1 a." A ■K * J’ 4 ' fl 13 «• >■ » Thursday, May 22, 2025 I w r ■ □ Setbacks can’t keep Saxon trio from regional success v\ r* i A m www.HasHngsBonner com I p fl s ♦ k X 4 Ji TWaM" • > ( 4 �^8 t: 14 Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I www.HastingsBanner.com Lion freshman headed to D4 Finals in hurdles races Brett Bremer Sports Editor . d A - *........ - • -i I I s ♦u X i a I I I V \\l w 1 vx > J Hastings sophomore Caroline Randall runs to a time of 11 minutes 33.32 seconds to win a regional championship in the 3200-meter run Friday at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston. SAXON winning the 110-meter high hurdles in 14.28 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 39.27. Both times are new personal records for Wood, Harper Creek had three of the top five guys in the high jump with all three qualifying for the state finals. Senior Kaden Sears won it clearing 6-2 and senior teammate Tre’Quon Cotton also cleared 6-2 to place sec ond. Fellow senior Preston Welsh was fifth clearing the bar at 6-0. The two Beaver teams had a handful of other state qualifying performances on both the boys’ and girls’ sides. Continued from Page 13 4x200-meter relay in 1:46.66. Bea ver junior Julia Faber joined Hoyt, McBride and Robinson in winning the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 4:10.32. Harper Creek took the boys’ meet with 130 points. Parma Western was second with 118.75 ahead ofWilliamston 73, Marshall 45.75 and Eaton Rapids 45. The Saxon boys closed the day with nine points. Senior hurdler DJ Wood had a big day for the Harper Creek boys 1 r* and the girls 22. The Lion ladies had a top eight finish in three of the four relays as well as a handful of medal winning performances on the track. The top individual finish for the Ma ple Valley girls came from junior Athena Morehouse who was fourth in the 400-meter dash with a season-best time of 1 minute 5.36 seconds. Lion junior Izabelle Soper set personal records in both the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. She placed sixth in the 1600 in6:43.15and eighth in the3200 in 15:33.02. Lion sophomore Audrey Burpee ran to a sixth-place lime in the 300-meter low hurdles. The Lion 4x800-meter relay team of junior Ariel Kenyon, sophomore Leannah Johnson, sophomore Kenzie Soper and Izabelle Soper opened the day on the track placing fifth in the 4x800-meter relay in 12:31,38. Freshman Noelle Clinkscales, senior Izabelle Taylor, Burpee and fresh man Lydia Emerick placed eighth in the 4x200-meler relay in 2:05.03. The Lion team of junior Sienna Lowe. Emerick, Burpee and Morehouse closed the meet with a fourth-place time of 4:40.45 in the 4x400-meter relay. Lansing Christian senior Ava Mustapha was a four-time champion on the day to lead the Pilgrims. She won the long jump with a mark of 16 feet 4.75 inches and the 100-meter dash in a personal record time of 12.56. She also swept the hurdles titles taking the 100s in 15.18 and the 300s in 46.84. Mustapha’s sophomore teammate Adri enne Mitchell won two individual races. She set her PR at 5:53.82 in winning the 1600-meter run and then finished first in the 3200 with a time of 12:56.30. The only individual win for the regional champs from Concord came from freshman Annie Saenz in the high jump. She cleared 5-2 in that event, and she was also a part of winning 4x 100-meter relay and 4x4()0-meter relay teams for the Concord girls. The Hornets also had a number of second and third place finishes throughout the day. Johnson in the hurdles and Morrice senior sprinter Logan Smith were the only guys to win multiple individual events. Smith took the 100-meter dash in 10.86 seconds and the 200-meter dash in a personal record time of 22.41. Johnson also placed fourth in the longjump, and a few other top finishes helped power the Manchester boys to their regional title. He won his first varsity 110-meter high hurdles race and placed second in his first varsity 300-meter hurdles race. He has only gotten faster since then. Maple Valley freshman Kelvin Nev ins-Davis qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Track and Field Finals in both hurdles races with his times at the regional meet hosted by Concord High School last Friday. Nevins-Davis set his personal record in the 110 hurdles at 16.19 seconds to place third at the regional and ran to a time of 43.41 sec onds in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles which placed him sixth in that race. He cut nearly half a second from his previous best time in the 110s. “Kelvin has worked really hard all season to improve his form going over the hurdles and speed in between the hurdles. Repeti tion at practice and hurdle drills have really helped him see improvements this season,” Lion head coach Jennifer Burpee said. Manchester junior Grant Johnson won that 110-meter high hurdle race in 14.84 seconds and Climax-Scotts senior Luke Lawrence was the runner-up in 15.14. Johnson also won the 300 hurdles in 39.70. Senior sprinter Jeremiah Penny had the only other scoring performance for the Ma ple Valley boys at frie regional placing third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 54.28 seconds. He was a little over a second behind Lansing Christian junior Noah Adcock who was the runner-up. The top two in each event at the regional qualified for the MHSAA L.P. Division 4 Finals which will be held May 31 at Hudsonville’s Baldwin Middle School, as well as others who met the preset state qualifying times and measurements. For the first time this spring, it was also possible for student-athletes to qualify for the finals “early” at select meets tlvoughout the season by meeting even tougher standards. The Maple Valley boys were 13th as a team and ±e girls 11 th in a field of 16. 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Il •* I• * X: •| Z<BoWDMWao I I 2^ .b b X.'. r t *s f J Commissioners discuss concerns over Johnstown Twp. solar farm * % 4 > ? •>* ** ■& 9 tv A I it A '« 4 < Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer 1 I iG5 j‘ odt i il'j v' j^iff 2jf§OTyo(n9 « Editor iiCOL lo zafiD :'lTC.d j2 rfeiH zfli^H i’ • Hastings High School’s Class of 2025 receives diplomas at 149th commencement ceremony i bodstMn^ lOlibJ -lEirlT HWOq k In today’s American culture, the word “hero” certainly gets tossed around quite a bit, but the label is often applied in the wrong place. That was the crux of a speech delivered by Summer Robertson, a Hastings resident who served six years in the United States Navy, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. Robertson, also the veterans navigator for Barry County Community Mental Health and first vice commander for the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings, spoke on Monday during Memorial Day obser vances held in Hastings. Robertson addressed a crowd that had gathered in front of the Veterans V B Memorial near Tyden Park, one of two stops that a small Memorial Day parade made as it crawled north on Broadway, Robertson spoke on how athletes, movie stars and politicians are often labeled as heroes. “The true heroes are not the quar terbacks who successfully execute Hail Mary passes and the baseball players who hit walk-off home runs,” Robertson said from the podium. “It isn’t the Hollywood actor who looks good dodging imaginary bullets and fake explosions. It’s the military vet erans, the police officer, the firefight er and others that risk, and far too often lose, their lives protecting and defending us all.” She also pointed out that service Hastings High School’s Class of 2025 is enjoying its first week in the ‘real world’ this week after Thursday, May 22’s commencement ceremony. Hastings Area School System Board of Education members and administrative staff handed out diplomas to 194 graduates last week, along with certificates to seven foreign exchange students. “Today, for many of us, is bittersweet,” said HHS graduating senior Micah Johnson. “Over the past 15 years, we have spent countless hours of hard work and sacrifice which has led us to be in these seats today. This day, we recognize and celebrate these amazing accomplish ments, as this may be the last time we all gather here as the Class of 2025.” Thursday’s ceremony saw sever al speakers from the class and staff. Graduating seniors joined the rest of the choir to sing “Slipping Through My Fingers” under the direction of HHS choir director Andrew Moore. Later on, HHS band director Spencer White led the band and its graduating seniors in a per formance of “American Flourish.” Lilyah Solmes is this year’s HHS vale dictorian. Solmes addressed her class mates on Thursday, congratulating them for their hard work and imparting some advice. “Next time there is an opportunity you want, I challenge you to ask for it. Advocate for yourself. You might be surprised what you can do if you just ask with confidence,” Solmes said. Though career and academic success is important, Solmes warned that social connections are just as crucial in life. “Cherish your friends, and don’t dis- ?.-L'M• 4. This Hastings graduate smirks after successfully smuggling in a confetti popper, which he and others set off during the cap toss. Phoiosby Molly Macleod Gracious grads X*! • fi * I BT / •r.v b» 1 'J 9 y♦ r^:- :r .^' ft* > 1 I Mflr * s a V s * K •A? F tr K ’A ,^7 i ■A s. * ■'1! V“ r-=fr A X. s * •r* ■I 4 ' .4 * t Kk I V •I if \ » ■ Seniors at Delton Kellogg High School wait patiently for their turn to turn their tassels at last week’s graduation ceremony on May 22. Look for a full recap of the DK seniors’ final festivities next week in the June 5 edition of The Banner. Coverage of Lakewood and Thornapple Kellogg’s graduation ceremonies can be found in this weekend’s editions of The Reminder and The Sun and News, respectively. The following week’s editions, on June 7, will feature the graduation ceremonies for Maple Valley and Caledonia high schools. Courtesy photo See CEREMONY on 4 I The construction of a utility-scale solar farm in Johnstown Township has some residents, as well as local and county officials, concerned whether Consumers Energy is livw ing up to its promises. The Barry County Planning Commission approved, by a 6-1 vote, plans for the solar farm, also known as the Spring Creek project, that will be located on what pre viously was about 1,500 acres of farmland in Johnstown Township during a meeting last September. The vote came about a month after the Barry County Board of Commissioners OK’d an ordinance regulating the operations of solar farms within the county. The solar farm is scheduled to become operational in 2026 and is projected to generate 140 mega watts of power - enough to power 25,000 homes. The project comes as Consumers seeks to increase its portfolio of clean and renewable energy projects in response to state laws that were passed in 2023 that call for Michigan to achieve a 100-percent clean energy standard by 2040. But, with work on the solar farm now underway, concerns are being raised once again. Nancy Carter, who lives on Banfield Road, said her husband came home frustrated after attend ing a recent Johnstown Township Board of Trustees meeting. See SOLAR on 2 I ... I i- T !<■+ p I. 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Keep it here. t �> ^-e 7 ,1'^ *v 2 Thursday, Moy 29, 2025 ^4 HASTINGS BAUMER City council OKs Green and Market streets project on split vote WWW HastingsBanner com Crew.s will dig up both streets to ac cess w'atcr utilities underneath, replacing sanitary and storm sewers, lead waler ser\ ices and private sewer laterals within the public right of way. Market Street will have il.s water main replaced. When utility work is completed and roads are repaved, there will be several changes coming to Green Street aimed at improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety. A mini-roundabout is set to be installed al the intersection of Green and Market Street, which will fit within the currently existing right of way. The street is also set to be widened from its current 26-foot width to 30 feet, allowing for the addition of two, 4-foot marked bike lanes on each side of the street. Markel Street will also change from 36 feet to 39.5 feel wide. Bike lanes will be installed on Markel as well. A pedestrian island on Green Street will be added near the hospital, along with button-activated signs to alert drivers without heavily impeding traffic. Residents along Green and Market streets will have access to their homes at all times during the project. J i I f t ‘ I * I I 4 ww « V 7 «R-t * i * I J 1 ■ wx '' ' IJ I J 8,1? 1 ' ■ fe*» II *f I -wr I- L ' I - b l J t • • I vr T <4 • » lJ laL-s-:-- r- i r •' Il' ] 'Sk \ h"*, ■i lei * . --j I f t '■r ' f -1 • r’ u • « Jr .1 f k J I k. I if i ■ ' j I I4 T 9 I { •r U, ZZIB <i"" V, 4 9 ( I I k f * J. I <»• * rl* V I =■ aZ « J city council meeting only allows the city to capture taxable value from the Meijer property. Jon Rocha and Norm Barlow voted against the agreement on Tuesday. Council member Jacquie McLean was absent. Hastings City Manager Sarah Moy er-Cale said the city’s sewer services extend roughly as far west as Flexfab's 1699 M-43 Hwy facility, while city water extends roughly as far as the Dollar Tree store at 1325 M-43 Hwy. Rutland Township’s most recent offer to the City ofHastings asked for a 425 agreement for the Meijer property only. Rutland asked that properties located between the Meijer store and where city services end now have the option to hook up with city sewer and water once it is extended. Those property owners would pay the city for their utility usage. However, Rutland is unwilling to share taxable value with the city from those properties, citing concern about losing a significant chunk of its tax base. The city’s counteroffer now goes back to Rutland Township for its board to review. The potential fora Meijercomingto Barry County was kept alive this week after Hastings City Council members voted to move forward with 425 agreement negotiations with Rutland Township. Council members voted 5-2 on Tuesday to move forward with a 425 “island” agreement with Rutland Township that would extend city sew er and water service to the potential Meijer parcel at the northeast junction of M-43 and M-37 west of Hastings. Council members voted that should other properties in Rutland wish to hook up with city sewer and water in the future, further negotiations will then be made. The motion voted on at Tuesday’s I I n < City of Hastings and Rutland Twp. continue negotiations on Meijer 425 deal RAWS fum ■an ** *■ '■ « ».• M wv* ft .4 * aJ ______ «n (txkomt • nr 4*^ i K, ♦ Plans for renovations to Green and Market streets have laid out a mini roundabout at the intersection, aiming to both improve traffic flow and act as a traffic-calming feature File photo • 1 I I I’ • 7; < tt c. • LX f‘ <d t t A 1 i < r UV w-*-' * 3 1 r- * * .17 '.4 >-n:® .. w«_ ; U • I A I* ***" F I Molly Macleod Editor 4 »w wv •0- I •R 1*7 .V 1 . * H » I - ii, * k I r •W I . I f f t XR * t -j » ^_» t 1 j MM • J' < i! M r «« » w I K 4. t ' I r I I tJ I I ?*• I « I I A. fc* L X i « I AJ ' A. • t%iu F-r • < A.* <> • i * :1 Jr • WI VW* r I.J» II' I* w A 7. • /nr -' I ,< 9 ( « I 9 > :w*-<9 » liTn Cl t I JUS >. M.1 > O'i . \n I L^: • I II W' ^''■a * • ■vr s. .4 I 1 I »* s . .;*a-r' • * X I I** s t I I J . raR" •> < A V 1!! •i S » A TW* ■f'9 / r r*? »i I l< ««K J % /■ . f 9 •r I HI <: J I 1 K 9 ir t KIABI I » J j s * Far li’< t 4 t 1 I 9«MiXUJJ__ • R'.r. ffTK* I rI I cf al iusu « * V* « * • > I ''•■’/ r.’ ■ j /a // I I• A. > I I t *t * / . r *1 1 R rr f T'- r* V 9 i 4^ Rl r i <40^ JU f' s. / I #»-* . s® <^T a** r. 'It;* f JIJ The Hastings City Council on Tues day approved a bid by Kamminga & Hoodvoels to complete improvements on Green and Market streets in down town Hastings. Ihe accepted bid for $5,812,484.55 marks the final hurdle cleared ft)r the project before shovels hit the ground. Terry Slcnzelbarton voting to reject the bid. Mike Bergeron, Jordan Brehm, Ann Devroy and Dave Tossava voted in favor of' the bid. Jacquie McLean wa.s absent on T uesday. The (ireen Street project will over haul the road from Fish Hatchery Park to Broadway. Construction on Market Street will span from Green Street to Stale Street. Two construction windows are being considered for the project, depending on when contractors have the ability. Construction on the project could begin between now and November ofthis year, continuing from April through July of 2026. Otherwise, the project could begin construction in the spring of 2026, wrapping up in November. ixru.* 4 I I Molly Macleod Editor 'Zi' 4 Hastings City Council members on Tuesday approved the final site plan for the Bachman Fields planned unit development on the northeast end of town. The development will bring 119 detached, single-family homes to Hastings. File photo '■'.^ij5 1 1 » V• r I • • *1 ♦ ir o I A e •• J* -5^- I A I VJ'IllI u< t* • * I •V ■ ' • I < 1 ^a''" « K 1 f » 5^* • 1 t I I -1 J A 4 H 1 > '.’i 99* * I r ’0-H« > I 1 id >*** « I f 1 Tv^iW .e Vk I j J* I I 4 1 »* lk rn9 s < • /JnMUij « «v*A** « t I* 1 bN W’’ ivi I #• / I !»*• rj!«*^-' jft 1 9 b^ F ' 1 i*.—, L£x: <«* * I > t A J I ‘■M v> J .T >*** A^* I I* i 4^,.; -r ’ I : -.jftysnn I i. < I I * I SOLAR Bachman Fields final site plan approved Molly Macleod Editor posed building 119 detached sin gle-family homes on a 38.25-acre parcel at 900 Bachman Road. The development, which will be built in four phases depending on market satu ration, will consist ofa combination of ranch-style and two-story homes. The Bachman Fields development will be adjacent to the existing Woodlawn Meadows planned unit development. More housing is officially on its way to Hastings after Hastings City Coun cil members voted unanimously, 7-0, on Tuesday to approve the final'site plan for the Bachman Fields planned unit development. Green Development Ventures LLC and Allen Edwin Homes have pro- THE MOSTf RUSTEDjNAMBIN <“ w *« « •* tr '—9 SHERRIFF GOSLIN •- 4 * < ir > «MR ' «r ■.F-" C** « i 4 * W *1 • -.-r •*> • • < * * * *>. • t 1* * i.' -V •* I X' * *w •> ■ 5 >» * •i • * 4k..- «•* r x- l- <1 I iST’. > t- 4 V V- a r ( * - ■ < - 4l»^•• •-iT 9"f r. 9* » « « f * ' *• • ' * i-. C' * ■jiTimirTi"' in iz. w V* t 4 ' A* “ 'k •1 < J *• P 1- * * 9 <•' n FOR YOUR FRf E u..> « ■ i ’>• I 1 If- INSPECTION «» W ’7 • r- • .? 4-: * option to bypass local government approval for clean energy projects and seek approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for projects with a capacity of 50 megawatts or more. That would include the Spring Creek project, though Consumer representatives previ ously stated they look to work wiffi local governmental units on such initiatives. And, concerns over the project aren’t just being heard at the township level. After listening to comments at a pre vious county board meeting. District 1 Commissioner Bob Teunessen said he went to the site of the solar farm to get a firsthand look. I drove down Hickory Road, there was just a sense of reality that just hit me,” Teunessen said at the board’s May 27 meeting. “It was a sense of, ‘Wow, that’s really here now. Teunessen also described the orange-col or silt fence lining the site as an “eyesore.” “If it was green or black or camo, or something else,” said District 3 Commissioner David Jackson, “it’s just eye-catching when it’s orange.” But, both Teunessen and Jackson stat ed county officials had worked to ensure ±e planning for the solar farm included a decommissioning process, as well as for it to be bonded. done our due diligence as commissioners to try to write a strict ordinance on this stuff,” Teunessen said. Jackson added he hopes to have Consumers officials at an upcoming f meeting to help address some of the recent questions that have been raised. “Maybe there’s some things we can work with them and promote better change in there or at least some com munication as to why this is going on like it is,” Jackson said, “There were a few other questions we don’t have the answers to.... We’ll have an update for that shortly.” 1 “(He) was disappointed to learn that Consumers Energy has not followed through with its commitment to attend the meetings and provide updates to residents,” Carter said. “We’ve accepted that it is going to occur, but would like * to understand the current status and what we should expect in the future.” Sheri Babcock, Johnstown Township clerk, confirmed that representatives for the power company have not been at recent township meetings. “Not the veiy recent ones,” Babcock said. “They were coming to every meet ing. But, now that the project is under way, they haven’t been at ±e last couple.” While maybe not sitting in the crowd at board meetings, Babcock added Consumers officials did have an infor mation table set up at the township’s pancake breakfast on April 26. Also, the township official said some of the recent concerns are by residents who were not aware of the project, despite discussions over the solar farm dating back more than two years. We had lots of people here (at meetings) at the beginning,” Babcock said. “Right now, we’ve had people who said they didn’t know this was going on. They’re seeing sometliing happening and they want to know what’s going on. “They’re concerned,” she added. “There’s not a lot of people who want to see a solar farm taking over our farmland.” But, while sharing many of the same concerns, Babcock said there’s little local officials can do. “There’s no control at the township level, at the county level,” she said. “The state took all that away.” Legislation approved under Gov. 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Copyright 2025 ©2025 Jams Media, LLC All Rights Reserved Printed in the U.S At.' e « iy''^ 'IJ*. . .. b, f v. % ». w r I ♦ * • V s '■ I t 1 r i 4 V ' » 1 > •f- X > 'x 9 b » J 4 ;1 ♦ ( > : »■ NEWSPAPER RATES and additional offices. Published Thursday. 5 J •A •t 1 K •I s 1 * �I V < > * »« 1 I I V'. Staff Writer An estimated crowd of almost 200 gathered on Sunday for Orangeville Township’s annual Memorial Day ser vice. This year marks the 18th anniver sary of the dedication ofthe Orangeville Township Veterans Memorial, which took place in 2007. Program organizer Al Warren, who is 77, continues to line up guest speakers and community volunteers to participate in a special ceremony commemorating the Memorial Day observance. He’s been doing it for 18 years. The national observance is a day that honors those who have served in the armed forces of all wars. To begin the special ceremony, Or angeville Township Supervisor Vivian Conner warmly welcomed visitors. Rory Moore then gave the opening invocation, followed by Master of Ceremonies, Al Warren. After Conner led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, Sarah Knight and the Delton High School Band presented a patriotic medley. Next, guest speakers included Paul Krajacic, a recipient of the Purple Heart award who served as a specialist fourth class in the United States Army in Viet nam, Jay Campbell, a sergeant in the U.S. Army in Kosovo, and retired Master Sergeant Robert Peeters from the U.S. Air Force. Mick Lane performed the ceremony song. Jerry Frost, Alex Liceaga, Andre Liceaga and Rico Liceaga gave ±e De ceased Honor Roll presentation. After the Honor Guard of Hastings American Legion Post 45 Honor Guard I I a*a’ M&A* * vn ■5»" li V / A « t 1 t / A i I i •'.y J I I. I• » '.5.^ *•« t 4 . h .1 • I ,v•A* •Sa' * : i V 1 •»** •• A— J. .5151'..^ bl.' ' '‘A. t «)T • ' I.J lS • -»/ • k I * B ’Ll •< ♦H T. -tTr i 6.1 SR' ' 'K. M f i » K - Ho a » 1. 4 'Hi 4 < -< 4 I * '• li. *. '*■( I f * n.- 1 I . r*\ 4 1^.:- i i t I I 't f .. i t 1 r r ,Z-£T?j ** * I 4t. ‘ < w ’ < 1 I 1 T., ■‘v - ziR- Md Ik 5 *,■ ! ■ t. I* / Ji- '• T ' • 's ' > r (W ‘A' t f »• Sit)> ‘ 1 a T •« * K> ' I 1 J w t,/ > 11, BT’ I t*> < 't r I rr I • i». ir>l f . j; I . .*^tW. '' <ur0* ‘ ‘ . i ’’11 x.<; w I II. ' •'rS. 1 6.” r s 1*^ * t ’I t , — Karen Turfco-Ebright !’SX * J 9 J * ■ »• I jr & f J* & • A 1 s *• 4r 'V a* t4 5 3« -3k ’M s Kd 12 •K'. An estimated crowd of almost 200 gathered on Sunday for Orangeville’s annual Memorial Day service. Photos by Matt Clark lined up for ±e three-rifle volley, Jesse Morin played “Taps” as ±e ceremony ended with closing comments. Initially known as Decoration Day to honor Union soldiers who died in the Civil War, Memorial Day became a national observance on May 30,1968. Warren was in Vietnam for a year, and after being out for 11 years, he went into the National Guard in Grand Ledge in the helicopter unit. He stayed there for 24 years and retired as a sergeant first class, E7. Warren grew up in Orangeville Township. He raised his family in the area and has a daughter who went through the Delton Kellogg School system. Warren said he looks forward to orga nizing ±e Orangeville Veterans Memo rial service every year, continuing it for as long as he can and prays that someone will come forward to carry on the Or angeville Veterans Memorial tradition. •W / ♦ • A f u 4 » ! rs I R t 1 A# j:?. ...... > i. R *. .. r f > V '3 J I > HILLARY HATCH Public Affairs Specialist i ‘f r« 'i .1 I If you applied for Social Security benefits, or have a pending reconsid eration or hearing request, you can check the status online using your free personal my Social Security account. I -I 1 A-' iM nt •'nJ’S •w '** 1 J .* r *< “Zi*. * >> «:r' s » ad .•* Y » I V •R. ' / It 7^:— '■ f *12h. :r * J• k..-L .' -k. 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You never know who might become your a And above all, Solmes said, confi dence is key. "In whatever you do. be confident " Jett Barnum and Kalli Koning led the "Remember When" section of the y commencement, where seniors remi nisce on the many memories that stick out to them k for better or tor worse A from the last 15 years of schtMil A handful of graduating seniors 5 snuck in confetti blasters under their gowns, which were set ofi during the cap loss ill the end of Ihursday's cer Hastings High Schcxji lex tbah coach Jamie Murphy urged graduates to keep their eyes open for opportunities emony. It led to a colorhil display of flying mortarboard and confetti. Hastings head krotball coach Jamie Murphy was chosen as the keynote speaker for the C lass of 2025. His lesson to the graduating class focused on looking for opportunities of you," said Murphy. or e 1 sc «* they may pass by. ft! Opportunities are there for a moment, and your decisions or inde cisions in those moments will chart It's so important to pay attention to what’s happening around because your path. And when you're lost and unsure of your direction in life, find K a way lo sene others," he said And remember most opportunities don't happen twice that's how opportunity work.s in life. You don’t know when or how it will happen, but opportunity w ill happen It will happen to each and every one I jigmccring Iteign Program Award I Lilvah Solmes. I ' Information Tcchnokigy Program /Award Carter Favreau. Fate The Uind Award Mathew Ixhman. Instrumental Aris Department Award Melany Vargas Choral Arts fkpanment Award Hayley Rasey. Visual Arts Department Award - Mia Miller L>anguage Arts Department Aw ard (hvdrcva Crriswold. Math Department Award - Isabel (iec. Science Department - Victor D, ' Camp Award Alyson Miller i SvKial Studies Department Award # best friend," she said. : Ondreya Griswold. L(K ALSC HOLARSHIPS L H. Lamb Scholarships - Naomi Grummet and Zoe \Aalson. Paul Peterson 5>cholarships Brianna Darling and Alex Flikkema. Hastings Athletic liooslcrs Scholarships Jett Bamum, Isabel Gee, 1 Rachael Hewitt and Kennedy Lew is, Woody Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship - Abigail Schoemcr. Andrea M. Storrs Scholarships- Jett Bamum and Rachael Hewitt FFA Alumni Scholarship Awards j (iarrett Dunn and Kassandra Harton, ■ First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Memorial Scholarship Kalli Koning. Grand Rapids Building Services (GRBS) Perseverance Scholarship Noah GrilTilh. Paulsen Trust Scholarship Victoria Tack. I Financial FOCUS R Union Bank Scholarship - Isabel Gee. College Initiative Scholarships - Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP® Financial Advisor 423 N, Main St. Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-3553 ! Member SiPC Observe Save for Education Day with a 59 plan Whether vour children are in grade school or high penses such as housing, books • Increase over time You could reallocate your day and more. school, they'll be leaving for • Flexibilits. The variety care expenses once your child college or trade school before of qualih ing expenses ma\ enters school, which could you know it With the cost of surprise you. For example. education rising, now is the you can pay for off-campus time to prepare for that day. housing (up to the cost of Starting to invest when on-campus room and board), be a substantial amount each month • Riwie\i' \our sayings o\er finte. Many things can change your child is bom is often a student loan repayments (up over time — your available ■eat way to build a stmng to a $10,000 lifetime limit). dollars. M w financial future. Even if your children are older, you can still make progress and po- lentially reap tax benefits b)' contributing to a 529 educa tion savings plan. Contribu tions arc made with after-tax education costs, and computers and comput- investment er-relaled accessories, includ- choice of college, financial ing printers, internet access and educational sofh^are used perfonnance. aid options and the number of children you're pros iding for. You have the flexibilitv* to change y our contributions. primarily by the plan beneficiarv. * You mav « even be able to roll over unused funds to a Your financial advisor can dollars, accumulate with no Roth IRA for your beneficia- help you determine how a 529 federal income tax and can 7, switch beneficiaries or roll plan can fit into your overall be withdrawn for qualified y» J /*• I H F A Ss. ■nd Brrrran Rner HFNPA SchnfMihip^ z Carter FavTcau, Naomi GnimmeL Seth Pirtle and Zoe Watson. KCC Bertha and Maijorie Smith Scholarship - Abigail ^hocmer. KCC Jim Owens Memorial Industrial Trades Scholarship - Miles Lipsey. KCC SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company's Workforce Empowerment Scholarship - Miles Lipsey. KCC Union Electric Scholarship Emma Jeanette. Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Scholarship - Hastings - Kyle Morgan. Coach and Kathleen Clarcy Scholarship - Isabel Gee. Coleman Agency Scholarship - Hayley Rasey. Eldon P. Willard Scholarship - Micah Johnson. Emil Tyden Founders Scholarship Isabel Gee. GFWC Hastines Women’s Club "Jumpstart Your Future" Scholarship Lilvah Solmes. Gies Family Scholarship - Anika AstJes HI FI S< HOI ARSHIPS I I Hayings ( ar I li^ <H4ardiTp I huh Raixbii Helen Mft<w V^iDeU Sebkiarshtp^ Br.inKkwi Simmom md Memphu Ufnie Robert Cmc) Schobnhip Brand* w! Simmcm iicrbm J. Rctnhardi ^w^twibwhi^ Ondrtya GrbweM Gladys CJims Scbibrshipi Tanner .k* Arm strong. Carter Favreau and by«e Pcieraon Rutfl Tangentroni Memonal Scholar^wp Brmdon Simmons, Roficllen L A Paul L Siegel Schobrshtps Isabel (lee. Ashley Norru and Prnton Meece Damian A Sara de( iv« WelLRovmded Scholarship Brooklyn SinckUnd William Czindcr Scholanhip (.Tmstian Boniface Bcatnee Fisher NK'ollin Scholanh^ JoDce Gaskill arx) Alan Li Brad and Karm Johnson Scholarship - Micah Johnson BrxKx D. Fisher Scholarship Isabel (>ee Dana Burgess Hastings High School Alumni Association Scholarships Rachel King. Alan Li, Preston Mcece, and Hay ley Rasey Dale and Merry Osaenhetmer Trades - Technical Scholarship Christian Boniface. Hastings Kiwanis Club Scholarships JoDec f bskill and Rachael Hew itt Hastings Insurance Scholarship Jett Bamum. Hastings Rotary Club Scholarships Rachael Hewitt and Micah Johnson. Vai "Bub" Bennett Spnngcr Scholarship Keegan Nicholson. Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M Pierce Scholarship - Bnxiklyn Strickland. George Wibalda Scholarship fXvnald Kuck. I>aiTy Baum Scholarship - Flitah Randall. Carl and Loretta Schoessel Community Service and Leadership Scholarships Donald Kuck and -4 ’ 14 •T I Ai’ ( } t /• J I vour child's best educational Whether you're exploring this • Tax Advantages. Your pth forward. So, how can opportunity for the first lime y ou budget for a 529 for y our or reviewing your current child, when you have compel- plan. Save for Education Day .. 1 I ![ on 5/29 is good time to do it ing financial priorities? federal income tax when you • Senv early and regularly use them for elementary or Consider setting up automatic secondan school tuition transfers into a 529 account, including vocational schools even if it feels like a small ten by , Edward Jones * for use by wiir local Ednard and some online courses and amount. Taking a few minutes Jones Finoficial Aihwr. Ed- degree programs — regis tered apprenticeships, and qualified higher-education ex- This article uuv writ ward Jones. Member SIPC to set it up now can help pay for four years of y our child's education in the future. t i (* <4 A •3 1 w *»r.. *z*’ * f k Tss*-': -ifxs*-" I ? ■* ) >• ' 19)1 I iir s “/I *-* t’ I i V A ' i w • 4* « »i'* 1 •A ; •* cialir^ ro€k>s^:..« disnlaii3<,.,C^ > >» J’ f j 4 1 i t >0*-, ,w*" 1^’ > I i A .J e J* * •1 I / I V * ■;*n 9 n . •*?» v> I*' 9 - 1 ' T i . kA " * ,I f 4 "'i '-.u^ j c **'■’ (I .• -^ A vi 4 ) 4 »* I A** ’ I i 1 I 1 t I / I I I t I I z I . * r .. < .1 * « ' • • h)-* I •^ra*,-: ■>*f=v51 j.: ^*^'0 ) V * i • .r I Kennedy Lewis. PARTICIPATION AWARDS Early College Recognition - Keegan Sutfin and Alexya Vazquez. Dual Enrollment Certificate Program ( g'Sfii- I I i 1 r f t *1 nf* M* IV« 4 I 1 yf ft ■ A « * «A w I Ma '• * r*. 4* SU, >4 <►* >H 1 « Ml>« * A Recognition Garrett Dunn. National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist - Lilyah Solmes. George "Buzz" Youngs Awards Isaac Friddle and Jordan Milanowski. <« « t * -t c-3iwi3S3fr'; I • ifi. ft t A >-A • » • « n 1 * €Kl < Athletic Honors Awards - Jett Bamum. Isaac Friddle, Naomi Grummet Rachael Hewitt, Troy Hokanson, Micah Johnson, Kennedy Lewis, Jordan Milanowski, Brandon Simmons and Keegan Sutfin. 4 *k. r r 9MM r' -4 * ^0 •'•ar r7>^.4 ... ' A> •A.\4l I f • ^5? c<T ■ Cj Ifjf--- n -"-i **•'.... X nd* »bs * *.« . "J ?»• 11 « «« *» f r* r* A < • # '•A • * 1 V4 >> n Saxon Scholar Athlete Awards - Jett Bamum, Jordan Milanowski, JoDee Gaskill, AIvson Miller, Isabel Gee, MaeLynn Miller, Naomi Grummet Jayse Peterson, Rachael Hewitt Heaven Simmet Jordan Humphrey. Brandon Simmons, Micah Johns(xi, Lilvah Solmes, Donald Kuck, Brooklyn . PH ♦ i F < < a 3 Z. I *1 'X > * *9 & ■ t At X •e» J- r* Strickland, Kennedy Lewis, Victoria Tack, Miles Lipsey and Melany Vargas. MHSAA Scholar Athletes - Jordan Milanowski, Naomi Grummet Rachael X « ***. .t ’Ua' >. \ ’* J w ■ t >rn 4. *^'V« V r ^*1? Xk ■ « 1 * 4 M'« * kt V •• 1-8 Scholar Athletes - Jett Barnum, Jordan Milanowski, Isabel Gee, Naomi •> Z -V. ■jOiK; « *w M « ■ J Simmons, Micah Johnson, Lily ah Solmes and Kennedv * Lewis. <, f A :A! i biZi A , *1 •s ,• 1 9 w « 'M *. Hewitt, Jayse Peterson, Brandon Grummet Rachael Hewitt Brandon Simmons, Micah Johnson, Donald Kuck, s ■»i. M s ?• • 1 f s > ! I 1 '^\X. , » I* • ; s Kennedy Lewis and Victoria Tack. t« * II 4 X » .{ tA '•* *• J *a< * Ml t i ii L«2^' 9 y .* « V lA « S.' r ’I aS « w w. Il { w • .i'i ?K ^6k _ • M I i.i t X k <** Continued from Page 1 k> I u ument al the end of the Avenue of (k 4*A •k t stops, the Honor Guard in attendance a Vietnam-era Army Reserve veteran. Barry Wood, with a 22-year career in at Riverside Cemelen at the Grand the military, delivered a brief address V .s V « 4v »5 *_ :f r .h's a 1*. L* 1 Wk*' I delivered a rifle salute. The Memorial Dav activities ended V « { I F a tradition of lay ing a wreath by the veteran. This year, it was Bruce Fisher, . I k i Flags. Here, participants have made gravesile of the most recently buried I I I served on and under the seas. At both V A "ti'' * -^4 HONOR * 4 * The Honor Guard from the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings fires off a rifle salute during Monday's Memorial Day observance A '4). ft Army of the Republic (GAR) mon- 3i.*. «<*( I > cr* * » * 4 ff al the cemetery. •• ««q VM «* ' 7*^ . » h 4 •;»* <( t V.,si f iVotld*^ » f ' withdrawals are tree from ■ 4> educational opportunities that May 29 (5/29) as Save for Ed V M*r' alod9 A 529 plan can be a valu can lead to a promising future. 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Strategies f < cate the various guidelines quarter have one, according to A » • Control As the account education expenses federally -rr 54P «> financial strategy and navi- it over lo another 529 plan. I. .4-*X * ' .((* i ^tficr A1 fcnKT*r i CW* Anng r » I MoftyMacbotf w* «w rjp UM Hastings High School senior class recognized at Senior Honors Night u HaStifiQ, ; "J*! h H; ?t * « I* r a rr Mb 4 I :d in < . I iI -.t* « c 1 A 1 / i I I < X W'i !k N. • < J * �1 li i '3. a f f Sen. Albert schedules local office hours in Allegan, Barry counties >I ' srilubeil '1 m '.‘Kt ‘ < fc Jr >. vt * ‘.Ji*.'' ’>5 t I •1 I A '1 I State Senator Thomas Albert State Sen. Thomas Albert has sched uled in-district office hours to meet with residents at two locations on Friday, May 30. Albert will kick things off in the Hast ings City Hall council chambers, 201 * r E. State St., from 4 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. k Later that day. Albrt will be at the Otsego District Public Library, 401 Dix St., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. State Senator Office hours are open to district res Thomas Albert idents to talk about issues related to State government or to request assis tance with a state issue. Priority will be given to constituents seeking to discuss issues that require privacy. No appointment is necessary, but space may be limited at some locations. Local office hours in other parts of the 18th Senate District will be scheduled at a later date. The 18th District includes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, and Ionia counties. Residents unable to attend office hours may contact Albert's Senate office via email at SenTAIbert@senate.michigan.gov, by calling 517-373-1734 or by calling toll-free at 855-347-8018. Visit Albert's website at SenatorThomasAlbert.com for more information. Til ‘4. T ] . 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Thursday, May 29, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.Ha5tingsBanner.com The Bernard Historical Society and Museum will open its doors for the 2025 summer season on Saturday, June 7, providing a glimpse into the history of early Barry County and its people with more than 40,000 items on display. Dr. Prosper Bernard, a physician who opened his practice in Delton in 1928, along with volunteers, reportedly established the museum in 1962 as a non-profit, state-approved historical society and museum. Since its inception, the mission of the museum has been to collect, protect and present the history of Barry Coun ty, according to local historical society officials. It has been run by volunteers and history buffs for the past 63 years, “We have made many upgrades in cluding a new cement ramp, walkway, and stairs with railings,” said Mike Wachowski, president of the Bernard Historical Society and Museum. “We are working toward making the museum more accessible.” Repairs have also reportedly been made to the museum and one-room schoolhouse, including to the roof, gut ters and soffits. “Since we are self-funded, community donations helped us when we needed it the most,” Wachowski said. Visitors may support the museum by purchasing museum T-shirts, mugs, and local history publications. Credit cards can be used at the museum for purchases and donations. Years Gone By’ is the most popular book we sell because it includes histor ical information on local families and businesses, and includes an index of names,” said Wachowski. “The book makes a great gift.” “Years Gone By” was compiled by Dr. Bernard, with local volunteers, and originally published in 1967. The book provides insight into early life in Barry County, starting with the area’s Ottawa and Potawatomi tribes and local settlers. The book includes a name index and r 4 Lt* 7** F k I* I »it L ♦ ♦ •K •f 4 •» ft I Al 4 H ♦ 11 I « I I « I -4 ' V f »* 7. A<, •Hl ' I I The Bernard Historical Society and Museum will open its doors for the 2025 summer season on Saturday, June 7. Courtesy photo personal anecdotes and local legends that trace the development of Barry County. Bernard opened a hospital in 1937, which still stands on site and serves as the main museum building. More than 400 babies were bom there. After serving in the military in World War II, Bernard completed his resi dency at the University of Michigan in radiology. With X-ray technology still in its in fancy and in high demand in the 1940s, he was known for his expertise. His midcentury X-ray equipment is on display along with other medical implements. Military displays include a drum from the War of 1812, a plane propeller from World War I and two World War II army jeeps. Local tribal artifacts include a dug-out canoe found in Wall Lake in 1971 that is estimated to be at least 150 to 1,000 years old. According to historical society offi cials, Bernard was an avid collector of rocks, minerals and gems which are on display at the museum. The North Pine Lake one room school house - also known as the Brown School - was built in 1873 and moved from the comer of Pine Lake Road and Lindsey Road to the museum in 1963. Other buildings include a seamstress cottage, blacksmith shop and a replica of a general store from the 1800s, An implement building includes local farm and railroad antiques, along with a collection of gas pumps, license plates and metal signs. Most items were used locally and donated by Barry County families. The windmill is another favorite attraction, according to Wachowski. It was moved to the Delton museum in 1993 from what is now Michigan State University’s Lux Arbor Reserve. The windmill dates to the late 1800s or early 1900s. “People are amazed at what we have here,” Wachowski said. “You have no idea until you come see it for yourself. Plan to spend a few hours.” The Bernard Historical Museum, located at 7135 Delton Road in Delton, will be open Saturdays only from 1 to 5 p.m. through September, and is free and open to the public. For more details, persons may visit online at BemardMuseum.com or search “Bernard Historical Museum” on Facebook. Z)M SAME DAY SERV'ICE AVAILABLE PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS wnc s.> information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: Diary of a Fly” by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly’s journey through her first day of school and all the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate National Wildflower Week with this “wild" hike. The wildflower walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Saturday, May 31— Native Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to noon. Get Michigannative grasses, wildflowers and plant mixes grown by the Institute. Pre-orders are open now, pickup on May 31. Additional plants will be available for in-person purchase. Plants can be purchased at CedarCreeklnstitutePlants.com. Saturday, May 31 — Ai White Artist Reception, 10 a.m. to noon. Join the Institute for this season’s talented artist reception showcasing stunning wildlife paintings and carvings by the talented and welcoming Al White. Saturday, May 31 — Healthy Planet, Healthy People lecture series. Lunch: noon to 1 p.m. Program: 1-2 p.m. Join Sr. Damien Marie Savino, Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist and scien tist-engineer, as she discusses the Pope’s encyclical on integral ecology. Discover how this concept promotes solutions that benefit the health of our natural and human communities. This program is in-person only. The program is free to Institute members; non-members must pay $8 for the program. June 1-Sept, 30 — Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White’s paintings will be on display and for sale in the Institute’s Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donated to the Institute to further its u mission. June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk: “The Rainbow Hunters” by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them all over their neighbor hood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbovv? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. June 2-30 Hike the News. Hike and get the latest inside news on insects. What is an insect, and why are they so important to us? This hike is free and self-guided on the Green Trail. Wednesday, June 4 — Stewardship Experience, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the stewardship staff in caring for plants, seed spreading or removing invasive plants. Participants will learn about plant identification, plant communities and ecology. Participants are asked to register online. Wednesday, June 4 Summer Fern Hike (ages 15 and up, under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join David Wendling of the Michigan Bo tanical Society for a 1.5-mile hike and get an up-close look at the fascinat ing world of ferns and mosses. Learn about their differences, vast diversity, identifying characteristics and their variety of habitats. Participants will use the book "Fern Finder" by Anne and Barbara Hallowell. The Institute will have a few copies to borrow, but Staff strongly recommend purchasing the book at the Institute’s gift shop or from online booksellers. Space is limited 10 participants; early regis tration is encouraged. Institute mem bers can register for the hike for free; non-members must pay $8. Thursday, June 5 — Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. More information about these events can be found on the institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. sam RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL - MAY 29-JUNE 5 Those interested can register for these events and find more I.jN^ 'W' .< X ? Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving Ail of Barry County and Surrounding Areas ffhif/nmift/ setirhiyjffmr/niiHhf Jtn' itm t)/jff’tns... J^yons Septic Tank Service Thanks you all jor your business in 2024! appreciate your business! 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Space is limited 10 participants; early registration is encouraged. Institute members can register for the hike for free; non-members must pay $8. Thursday, June 5 — Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com I V •I * »* t h ♦ 4 i t k «•A t I I i '.n 3 •p '■ May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: “Diary of a Fly" by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly’s journey through her first day of school and all the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate National Wildflower Week with this “wild” hike. The wildflower walk is free and selfguided on the Lupine Trail. Saturday, May 31— Native Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to noon. Get Michigannative grasses, wildflowers and plant mixes grown by the Institute. Pre-orders are open now, pickup on May 31. Additional plants will be available for in-person purchase. Plants can be purchased at CedarCreeklnstitutePlants.com. Saturday, May 31 — Al White Artist Reception, 10 a.m. to noon. Join the Institute for this season’s talented artist reception showcasing stunning wildlife paintings and carvings by the talented and welcoming Al White. Saturday, May 31 — Healthy Planet, Healthy People lecture series. Lunch: noon to 1 p.m. Program: 1-2 p.m. Join Sr. Damien Marie Savino, Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist and scientist-en gineer, as she discusses the Pope’s encyclical on integral ecology. Discov er how this concept promotes solutions that benefit the health of our natural and human communities. This program is in-person only. The program is free to Institute members; non-members must pay $8 for the-program, Junel-Sept. 30 Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White’s paintings will be on display and for sale in the In stitute’s Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donat ed to the Institute to further its mission. June 1-30—June Storybook Walk: ’’The Rainbow Hunters” by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them all over their neighborhood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. June 2-30 — Hike the News. Hike and get the latest inside news on insects. What is an insect, and why are they so important to us? This hike is free and self-guided on the Green Trail. Wednesday, June 4 — Stewardship Experience, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the stewardship staff in caring for plants, seed spreading or removing invasive plants. Participants will learn about plant identification, plant communities and ecology. Participants are asked to register online. Wednesday, June 4 — Summer Fern Hike (ages 1'5 and up, under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-12;30 p.m. Join Da vid Wendling of the Michigan Botanical Delton museum set to open for season June 7 1 �r IF V 1 4 1 / i I I 6 Thursday, May 29, 2025 1 THF HASTINGS BANNER li- . WWW HastingsBanner com ■ //•V' ’ ’ J s Hl c. ♦r . fK' »«* 1 V 4 . r * • 4 fe- .V «7 . *. - : :. ✓ •*^ ♦ .fiar I f J If • .fl t 4 ••*w A .’Jr J r I < ^9 tf I * I / f AT r J ij 1 J11 B- L(* R » ; VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM t JKB : 1 .^<.r ■ I r• Hollis Adams Hollis Adams left this world into the arms of our Lord and family members on May 13, 2025. Before he died he said, Every family needs a trailblazer. and I am going ahead to make t sure your houses are ready. Hollis was born to LA and Margaret (Bramblatt) Adams in March 3,1947 in Manchester, TN. He attended schools in New York City, Battle Creek, Ml and Hastings High School. He graduated in 1965. He served three years in Germany. He met and fell in love with Lynda (Lyons) Adams in 19685. They were married on Feb. 1,1969. He loved his family and they had many adventures with him. He was very active in athletics. He fought Golden Gloves and played football and track for Pennfield in Battle Creek and Hastings High. He started a men’s slow pitch team ans they won most of their games. He started HYAA with Don Roy. Burger Chef was their sponsor. He was able to coach his children’s teams and helped David Bassett (dear friend) coach his wife’s softball team. He and Dave Turner coached an undefeated HYAA football team that his son was on to 8-0. He coached an HYAA team that his daughter Brooke was on and encouraged Chelsea in soccer on a YMCA team. He went to every game they played and as many of his grandchildren’s games he was able to. He received many accolades. He was all II J (/ z « SECURITY ment, disability, Medicare, or survi vor benefits, or about Supplemental Security Income, visit our webpage at ssa.gov/benefits. Hillary Hatch is the Public Ajfairs Specialist for West Michigan. h)u can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. Continued from Page 3 • Scheduled hearing date and time. • Incomplete applications. • Servicing office location. Publications of interest, depending on the claim and current step in the process. If you have questions about retire- I Worship Togeth er 'ik-.. 4 I, k r 1 4 ft 1 L •V- '’f *» i I i: at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. P.O. Box 8, Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hasttTnc@email.com. Website: www.hastingsfree COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., RO. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. Website: Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday www.cbchastings. org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. Assistant Miller, Emma Pastor Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Nursery. and 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI Pastor 49046. Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery E. Woodlawn, 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Adams, contact 616-690- School You± Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and II a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: Z Y r «<? companions. They would hunt lighthouses on the motorcycle, take historical trips out east, visit national parks, traveled all over Michigan and many other states for Jan's genealogy research, and several trips to Jan's beloved Ireland. He also enjoyed working with wood, eventually teaching himself how to make banjos, He hunted and fished in his younger years.went to gas and steam engine shows with his father, umpired high school baseball, and liked to play games such as bridge, checkers, backgammon and chess. Jim was also an avid reader, often reading several books at a time. Over the last 13 years, Jim’s most treasured time was spent with his grandkids, Ethan James and Stella Marie. He spent much of his time with them babysitting, traveling, supporting them in their activities, talking math with Ethan and drawing with Stella. Jim was adamant about never going to Walt Disney World until Ethan and Stella convinced him to go two years in a row. They were two of his favorite trips ever and he had the best time riding the roller coasters with them. He showered them with endless love and support. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Daisy and Paul Metzger; in-laws George and Kathryn(Rourke) Martineau; sisters-in-law, Jeanne Metzger and Karla Metzger; brothers-in-law, Thomas Pouillon, and James Pouillon, and nephew, Jon Isenhower. Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet (Pouillon) Metzger; son, Derek Metzger; daughter, Kathryn(Metzger) Yun; grandso, Ethan Yun; granddaughter, Stella Yun; brother, Paul Metzger; sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Ernie Isenhower; sister-in-law, Judy Holt; sister-in-law, Sandy Lake; brother-in-law, Donald Pouillon along with many nieces and nephews that thought the world of ■ him. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Parish 707 South ‘ Jefferson Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 or the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, 232 W Grand Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, located at 328 S Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, June 7,2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 805 S Jefferson St, Hastings, Ml 49058. Father Jeff Hanley will officiate. A luncheon will follow the service, with interment to take place afterward at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings, Ml. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visitwww.girrbachfuneralhome.net. /• J ) Jtt* . I. ‘4F\<r/ I ;V ■ 9 J *’■ 8^ I- I ..*4 5t' ^4 « A <! .1 I /> ! lii^ •f • A >i/r i i jf 4 •r» 4 .<• iffS* ' * ^3 >x f I 'i ♦ I 9 4 * t •l ‘ 15*’' 5 I- J-.' ' x> % •» • V' •r t i ! * t « 9 1 ■■ t I f , u »4 I .<ir 1 4: •*t'' .•if 4 J J ..*n Ji .•* I s /• . i5^’ -•I J , T I 4 .. L.^ ..*ft U4.;; 1 5* / * / 'I , 4 6 • f ■ tu r> A^to 9 * > I V' I I / u i‘l ’''■I ■' c — i* I * > p B t’ r** It 1 IJ,- T I * 4 I 'I I V .4 4 I << H1I3 --•I ’ .. A 1 r »• »•' J I4 t 9 I * 1A L'*'w . • - ■' ■ '0^ ’ .if . **1 »■ < •* ./M t*' i r <1 i >1. « ^<4 4 4 X'li*.* * ■ I MSB' ZI* >4 tfB. ■;:rt 1 II f I ' ri ' 't% • ’ I J t.- ’tra; Jbrs) I I •A » > n3 ., (•' .. ttey . I i' 1^.7^-• tor rrt r p. p, zs Ti M » > * V '•1 9w rTt; c kv' ■:’ J ' 1 t k • ’,' u.'.. I I > "* J I M I' - > .yitv?: 1 I " ;ki,. I <* 4 sit! -»i ^t 4. I ■i-‘: ^IBI ■ 1. Kenneth 0. Schondelmayer passed away peacefully on May 24,2025, in Wyoming, Ml, at the age of 88. Born on October 24, 1936, in Middleville, Ml, Ken was the son of Garner and Clarissa (Bowerman) Schondelmayer. Ken graduated from Thornapple-Kellogg High School in 1955, where he formed lifelong friendships and a love for local sports. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp. For over two decades, he served the Middleville community as a beloved barber, a role that allowed him to connect with people from all walks of life. Following his barbering career, Ken dedicated another 20 years to Steelcase, where his hard work and commitment were well recognized. Ken leaves behind his devoted wife of 67 years, Sharon (Myers) Schondelmayer, and their children; Mike, Roxie (Chuck) Visser, and their grandchildren; Rebekka (Garret) Krul, Zachary, Hannah (Eric) Raymer, Amanda (Eric) Breneman, Jacob (Tracey) Visser, KyLeigh Visser, Andrea (Joey) Noffke, Nathan Visser, 11 great grandchildren, and sisters-in-law: Marcia Schondelmayer and Janet Schondelmayer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Garner and Clarissa Schondelmayer, daughter-in-law. Sue r i*‘. 11 -- wit._-. ^rss 73 Schondelmayer, and siblings: Milo Schondelmayer. Marjorie Hall, Forest Schondelmayer, Glenn Schondelmayer, Catherine Moma, and John Schondelmayer. Ken was a man of many interests, including antiquing with his brother Glenn and woodworking. He took joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as cutting wood, watching Thornapple-Kellogg sports, and staying close to home. His love for the outdoors was evident as he spent countless hours working around the house and taking his grandkids for quad rides around the property. He developed many friendships at the Pennock Fitness Center, while mornings at McDonald’s were brightened by his regular coffee gatherings. Ken was also a loyal fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers, never missing an opportunity to cheer on his favorite teams. Ken’s family will receive friends on Saturday, May 31,2025 from 10 a.m. noon at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville. Private burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Paws with a Cause Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Ken’s family. ■ at 1'. >4 . *3. -":)e.l .1 I !• •\d * '» y I ; k < * .0*. ' ‘1^. b I I. fl t, * Ifc •4: 4, "4 . ’•I t. •.tr « «» -I. •v I A. s 4. k 4 :w ■ I T 1 *« ci’* - « ‘S ISi .u. 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Jim graduated with a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University in May of 1971 and later went on to earn a double master’s from Western Michigan University. Jim married the love of his life. Janet Marie Pouillon, on May 22nd 1971. They shared 54 wonderful years together. Jim and Jan moved to Hastings in 1972, where he taught high school math for 35 years. Jim loved teaching and was greatly respected and adored by his colleagues, students, and community. He was known for his falling theory that many former students still talk about to this day. He was an active participant in many different committees and contract negotiations. He also started the Speaker’s Club and gave three graduation speeches over the course of his career. He was a devout catholic and a member of St. Rose church. He ushered at mass, was a greeter, and took collections. He would on occasion make donuts for Sunday mass and worked bingo. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a past Grand Knight. Jim loved his family and was blessed with two children, Derek James and Kathryn Lacy. He was an active and attentive father who never shied away from showing his love and affection. He never missed an event or activity and was always willing to lend a hand or advice and provide support whenever needed. He loved taking Derek and Katie camping and fishing. Jim and Derek spent many days together at Tiger stadium and enjoyed watching the Red Wings. He never missed an opportunity to make music with Katie or discuss their favorite bluegrass bands or the books they were reading. Jim enjoyed a plethora of hobbies over his lifetime. He learned to play the banjo as a young man and enjoyed “making music" up until the week of his passing. He was a member of serveral bands including The Thornapple River Boys and Basement Bluegrass. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast. Learning to ride in his youth, it afforded him many years of travel on the open road. He went on lots of solo rides, but especially loved riding with friends. He was a member of the Iron Butt Association having ridden the Saddlesore 1000 in which he rode 1,000 miles in 24 hours. His crowning achievement was riding through all 48 continental states and touching all four corners. Jim and Jan were also great traveling ' z <• ..-mZ . 1 business and was respected for his skills and fairness. He worked at Viking Corp and Hastings Manufacturing, car sales in Tennessee. However, most of his career was in Grand Rapids, last being at Fox Honda. He owned his own septic tank business in Hastings until he retired in 2010. He is survived by his loving wife Lynda of 56 years; his son, Jamey; daughter, Brooke (James) Morrison, and daughter, Chelsea (Pete) Hauschild; grandchildren, Marissa Adams (who he raised), Jordan Morrison, and Raegen Morrison, and great-grandchildren, Hadalee Close, who called him Grandpa Ha Ha. He is also survived by his two brothers Ray and Randy (Bonnie) Adams, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the vicinity and in the southern states. Also surviving are an uncle,Fred Bramblett in Kentucky; his sister and brother-in-law, Maureen and Greg Gillons, and brothers-in-law, Michael Lyons, Joseph Lyons, and Tom (Lori) Lyons. He was preceded in death by his father, LA Adams; mother, Margaret; brother, Ritchie and mother and father-in-law, Owen and Josephine Lyons, and several aunts and uncles, and sister-in-law Sally Ledesma. Any donations can be made to St. Jude or Hospice. Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be planned for a later date. WS 1 I ‘ ' , 9 i 1 4 » > ) < * �THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, May 29, 2025 7 ’ll I « I •l TX X i A J I » Karen Turko-Ebright 4 I I I , 'i t E31/ ’ ——* V g 4 » Mary Mackaluso Arnold i LX I fp r .« After a long and full 89 years of life, Mary Mackaluso Arnold returned to the arms of her Heavenly Father. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, she passed peacefully in her sleep with several family members nearby. Mary was the youngest of four children born to her Italian immigrant parents, Paul and Rebecca Mackaluso. She entered the world on August 4,1935, in Battle Creek, Ml where she spent her youth. In 1953, Mary graduated from Battle Creek Central High School where she was active in sports and music. Mary and her former husband, James Partridge moved to Hastings, Ml in 1962 where they raised their three children, Frank, Rosemary (Rose), and James (Jaimie). In 1966, they built Mary’s dream home on State Road (not to be confused with State Street) in Hastings and she resided there until her last breath on earth. While Mary experienced multiple hardships over the course of her life, being a part of The Great Generation, she did not let that stop her from taking advantage of all that life on earth had to offer. She loved any reason to celebrate and hosted nearly every holiday/celebration in her home until her grandchildren were grown, complete with enough food to feed quadruple the attendees, themed desserts, and matching decor. Mary created holiday magic for her children and grandchildren, and she found great joy in being able to give gifts to others. If you have met Mary, you have likely received a card from her as she was always very thoughtful in sending her friends and family cards for any occasion and just to brighten their day. Mary was always active and had multiple careers throughout her life, starting at Kellogg’s. She then,started working at home by raising her children. She took great pride in her role as a mother and ultimately returned to the workforce later in life to support her children’s college education. In 2000, Mary retired from the Battle Creek Federal Center after 25 years of dedicated service. In addition to an active working life, Mary’s social calendar was always full, and it seemed like she was always finding something new and interesting to do. This was especially true after she married the love of her life, Gary Arnold, in 2003. With this relationship, Mary gained the joy of two additional children (Gary [Lori] Arnold and Theresa [Rick] McDarmont), along with several grandchildren (Jared, Joel, and Jordan), Together, Mary and Gary traveled the country and spent many winters with a community of friends in Bradenton, FL. They went square/line dancing multiple times a week, joined the Mid-Michigan Model-A Crank and Throttle Auto club, went boating/camping regularly, went to the Kellogg’s store as former employees weekly, and went out to eat with friends at any possible opportunity. 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The workshop will be held at the Hast ings SDA School at 904 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact Glass at 517-6523056. — MM 1 I t 2. - .•sP JC. J - *• . f.f r ( *-7 I rr *. <1 I r’ -.U5 “f • I 'll " j f. ’uSfKT bB* i ^:T -J , f <. . Jr M >r 1. 4? /— J' h la F! ;«;• .ifi. I f J"' I -y I J -A e . JJL ir> 11 I J sJS 7? S", I ! 1 • L a b W i z "r : I I ‘Peril .S 4 ii •* r z I ... 4 J .d ■ 1 == — ¥F f J Allie Steele-Rouse took her oath of office last week before beginning her new position as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Courtesy photo halfoftheday wasspentgoingtoschool at DKHS, later graduating from both schools. Rouse then attended Western Michigan University, where she was on the water ski team. She earned nationwide awards from the collegiate water ski circuit. Steele said Allie met her boyfriend, now husband, at a waterskiing event. “He skied for the University of Cin cinnati,” Steele said. “Allie transferred to UC for her final two years of school and graduated from there.” It wasn’t until after she graduated from UC in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in political science that Rouse decided to go to law school. The next step was her graduating WMU Cooley Law School - the same law school her mother attended - in January, ‘“When I was in private practice in Delton, I had a Little Tykes desk in my office, where three days per week Allie was the official office baby,” Steele said, with Rouse attending daycare the other two days per week. “So, I guess she was bom into it.” Following a similar path traveled by her mother, Rouse said her “biggest goal in my career “ is to be respected and trusted. Something I knew from the way that she carried herself but really got to understand on a deeper level once I started working in the field with people who had known my mom for decades, was that - my mom’s reputation preceded her - and that was because she always chose the ethical path,” Rouse said. “As a profession, lawyers get such a wishy-washy name from what people see on TV and how some people choose to operate,” she added. “So, it’s always been really important to me to do everything the ethical way.” And with Rouse’s mom a lawyer and her dad a teacher holding a master’s degree in special education, Rouse said she’s always felt a deep sense of responsibility to her community. “I love my little town and all the wonderful people and beautiful parts of it,” she said. “I’m all in on Delton and Barry County, so it just made sense to jump at the first opportunity I had to serve my neighbors, fnends and home.” Along with her new job, Rouse serves on the Revitalize Delton Board and the Delton Kellogg Education Foundation. m <4 I .I I :I 1 I A ♦ I HPL dedicating Jane Arnold Storybook Walk June 3 The Hastings Public Library an nounced this week that a new Story book Walk has been constructed along the Thomapple River in downtown Hastings in memory of Jane Arnold. Locals are invited to join library staff and Arnold’s family at a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. to officially launch the Storybook Walk. After the ceremony, attendees can grab a snack and take a walk along the river to enjoy the first story. Arnold passed away in June 2024, and her family requested that donations to the library be one way for people to honor her. With the donations received, and in partnership with her family, the decision was made and approved by the Library Board ofTrustees and Hastings St. Just behind the Library parking City Council to install a Storybook lot and near the solar-powered picnic Walk in support of the children of table is the first station that contains a Hastings for whom Arnold cared so dedication plaque to Arnold. MM deeply. Families can get out side together and read a 9 story as they enjoy the riverwalk. Stories will change periodically to keep the experience free Esbn^ates fresh. Twenty stations J have been erected, • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation starting at the bridge • Blown-in Attic Insulation by Thomapple Plaza, and running east ap 517-983-0954 proximately one quar Start Saving Today ~ Use Spray Foam ter-mile to Railroad 5 9 W W ♦ ♦ ■a « * !i t 4 •i r ■ * : .f" B*- Making connections people was highly important Mary and she loved to talk, resulting in her leaving nearly every place she ever went with a new friend. She seemed to win many more contests/ raffles than is statistically probable (although she would tell you that she "never wins anything”). Mary always had an eye for beautiful things, and she collected many treasures, recipes, and mementos from her adventures over the years. Music and the arts had a special place in Mary’s heart all of her life. She performed with the Lakewood Area Choral Society and Sweet Adelines and sang in the church choir for many years. She was a season ticket holder at the Hastings Performing Arts Center and flew back from Florida every year to watch her grandchildren perform in musicals there. Faith was important to Mary, and she loved her Lord and Savior and was eager to share that love with anyone who would listen. Mary was active in multiple faith communities over her life, spending the majority of her years as a member of Hastings Baptist Church. When it was difficult for her to attend church due to her health in her later years, she always watched her favorite pastors on television and spent time in the Word and in prayer. While Mary lived a vivacious life, she looked forward to meeting her Heavenly Father more expectantly in her later years following the loss of her beloved Gary in 2017 and her daughter Rosemary in 2021. Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, Paul Dominic and Rebecca (Slayer) Mackaluso, siblings, Barbara Underwood, Robert Mackaluso, Paul Mackaluso, two of her nephews, Craig VanDongen and James Mackaluso, and the father of her children, James Partridge. She is survived by her children, Frank (Ginger) Partridge and James II (Lainie) Partridge, Gary (Lori) Arnold, Theresa (Rick) McDarmont; her grandchildren, Matthew, Lindsey, Katherine, Jake, Jared, Joel, and Jordan and her great grandchildren, Isabella, Nolan, Donovan, and Rebel, along with many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. In Mary’s own words, she is now “dancing across heaven.” Visitation will be on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 3 to 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Funeral Home (1401 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058). Funeral Services, officiated by Jake Partridge, will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Daniels Funeral Home in Hastings, Ml with a luncheon to follow at the same location. A graveside service, officiated by Reverend David Mackaluso, will be held at Floral Lawn Memorial (harden Cemetery (1490 E. Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, Ml 49014) following the luncheon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wings of Hope Hospice Services, Spiritual Care of Hastings, and Commission on Aging of Hastings. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. 9 fr A IT IT '7 While dreams can sometimes be fleeting, they also can come true. Just ask Allie Steele-Rouse, whose story seemingly has come full circle with the native of Delton moving back to her hometown to start a new career. The 27-year-old Rouse, a 2016 grad uate of Delton Kellogg High School, and her husband recently bought a home and landed a job as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Barry County’s Prosecutor’s Office after passing the state bar exam. “I’ve always imagined that my career would bring me to a job right here at home,” Rouse said. “I just didn’t think a job would open up so soon after I graduated and passed the bar.” Rouse, who currently works as an assistant public defender in Calhoun County, will start her new position as an assistant prosecutor at the end of the month. Rouse took the oath of oflice at Barry County Circuit Court on Friday, May 16. It was the same courtroom where her mother, Jill Humphreys-Steele, took her oaffi in 1996 after she passed the bar. This time, Steele was there for her daughter as her sponsor for admission into the State Bar of Michigan, a pro fessional organization for lawyers and judges. “I always imagined that I would be a prosecutor/' Rouse said. “I like criminal law much more than civil law.” Whenfirststartingtoworkasapublic defender, she added she was unsure would be good at it because of her interest in being a prosecutor. “Ultimately, it ended up being a wonderful experience,” Rouse said. “I learned so much, not just about procedure and the law, but I gained a lot of perspective about people in general and saw that some realities are very different than my own. “I’m grateful that I had that opportunity to see the whole picture of the world of criminal law because I think it will make me that much better at truly seeking justice for people. Because, after all, the true job of a prosecutor is ' to be a minister of justice.” Rouse was seemingly destined to follow a path to a career in law, because every step along the way followed those by people she admired the most. “I grew up with a lawyer mom, so I was always very aware of the career path of being a lawyer,” she said, “But, growing up, that also meant that we talked about a lot of concepts and current events in the world or our community through the lens of the law, justice and fairness. “When I was in college, I realized that was just how my brain works and since I was deeply passionate about law, politics, society and justice, my efforts would be best served in the world pursuing the things I was pas sionate about.” Rouse’s mother recently retired after more than 15 years as the city attorney for Battle Creek. Before that, she was in private practice for 13 years. “Allie went to court with me when she was about three weeks old,” Steele said. “I was on the court-appointed criminal defense list at that time and had a hearing no other attorney wanted to take while I was on maternity leave,” Steele explained, adding that the compensation back then was low. “So, I brought her with me, and when I had to go on the record, another attorney, Shane McNeill, held her for me.” Rouse attended high school at the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center for half the day, and the other 9* < j '•* J ■ J* ' -•—•A#- . ■ V k I .n r • .. ..A.« 'jfj ■ ft p •• r «0nrt^aar , ri . Id Lli ' • Ijl • c h' J rn. ivtiH v?r.i' t 4 11 r missed her important selfcare (and social) rituals of having her hair and nails 19^ Staff Writer VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I J Delton native returns to area to serve as assistant prosecuting attorney OBITUARI I I r z I I �J 8 J Thursday, May 29, 2025 ! the HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Kelly Jo Carroll, Single Woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc • I as mortgagee, as nominee for Northern Mortgage Services. LLC. its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Mortgage; January 31, 2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2019 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $152,140.68 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 977 and 976, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known as: 528 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/22/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 315920 (05-22)(06’12) I -••vs'5 • NOTICE wv/w.HastingsBanner com I J I a ball district semifinal Friday at 1 p.m. The district final for softball is also slated for a 5 p.m. start there in Bellevue. The Maple Valley boys closed the regular season Tuesday with a 7-1 loss to Charlotte in Vermontville Tuesday despite outhitting the Orioles 8-5, Charlotte took advantage ofnine walks and scored one un earned run as the Lions rolled through five different pitchers in the district tune-up. All eight Lion hits were singles. Bobby Bryson was 2-for-3 at the plate for the Lions. Nolan Hoefler walked twice and drove in a run. Jimmy Wiggs scored the lone Lion run in the bottom of the second after the Orioles built an early 6-0 lead. The Maple Valley varsity baseball and softball teams will start the MHSAA Division 4 state postseason Friday taking on Bellevue in the district semifinals in Bellevue at 3 p.m. In the baseball district, Athens and Te konsha meet in the day’s first semifinal at 1 p.m. The two winners will meet in the district final at about 5 p.m. The Lion varsity softball team will also go to Bellevue Friday, May 30, to take on the Broncos in a district semifinal contest at 3 p.m. Portland St. Patrick and Climax-Scotts meet in the other D4 soft- f *■ r • $ f 1 .X .J f! ■ !l I I r .ij ' I i', I q t I H, J 4' 1/ f / Ll I m:;;: ’-r-j.,.: ' .ir-,.,■/< J? 1 ' O' ii ); 0f 9 ■'rr- I '* (5*' J.T T ■ I I ’ b f’?l ’ f t/k . '-.-1 I • 1 I i t, J ;J f 2 ; ! J J -7" Ji W I I 4 '' i ' I 1 I V IJ / I t ? I .1* f 4 I 11 I •x^ J I I 1 Vikings beat Belding to earn Saturday trip to Ionia Brett Bremer Sports Editor I 1 I FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION /s I I I 1lt» 0 I f I I >' ( I I u ■?s^ I I J« I ■ I I I « • 1 1 I f J I« 1 1 r I 1 > I r k i J ! ( I I •M * 1 and our community, the girls stuck together and continued to give their all. We’re so thankful for our ten seniors and all they've done for ±e program, especially Makenna Bamum-Suttles, who made the tough deci sion to learn how to be a keeper in her last year. She had over 200 saves this season.” The Lansing Christian Pilgrims opened ±e state tournament with a 6-0 win over visiting Potterville in their district opener in Lansing last Wednesday. The 13-6 Laingsburg girls beat Dansville 5-0 in their district semifinal match Tuesday. The Lions closed out the regular season at Pennfield Monday, May 19, falling 7-1 to the Panthers in Battle Creek. Julia Mater scored her first varsity goal in the defeat. Maple Valley ends the season with a. 1-13 record. The Maple Valley varsity girls’ soccer season came to an end with a 7-0 loss against the Bees in Bath Wednesday, May 21, in the MHSAA Division 4 District Tournament’s opening round. The Bees, now 15-4-1, followed up the win over the Lions by outscoring the Lansing Christian girls 3-2 in ±e district semifinals Tuesday and will now head to Dansville this afternoon, May 29, to face Laingsburg in the district final. “Ba± is really tough, but both games against them we held our own and proved that we could keep up with the best team in our district,” Lion head coach Richard Seume said. “In a season full ofhardships for our team I f Lion soccer squad faHs to Bath in dstrict match Brett Bremer Sports Editor . '1 i the fourth. Belding’s Ione run came off Viking reliever Lucas Steward in the bottom of the seventh. The Vikings had just five hits, all of them singles. Senior Seth Willette was l-for-3 at the top of the line-up with a walk and two runs scored. Guiles walked once, scored a run and drove in one. Reily Teigeler, Brady Makley, Remi Horstman and Brody Hoppes had the other Lakewood hits. M£ddey and Hoppes had one RBI each. Michael Goodemoot, Tanner Haight and Hoppes each scored once. Makley delivered an RBI single with two out and the bases loaded in the top of the first. A pair of walks and a hit batter loaded the bases in front of him. Goodemoot walked, stole second, went to third on a passed ball and then scored on an RBI single from Hoppes to start the Vikings’ four-run second inning. That single was the only hit ofthe inning. Ethan Guiles shut out Belding for six innings and the Vikings got an good ear ly start offensively to open the MHSAA Division 2 postseason with a victory over the Black Knights at Lakewood High School. Lakewood took a 6-1 win its MHSAA Division 2 Pre-District ballgame against the Belding varsity baseball team which played as the home team Tuesday. The Vikings head to Ionia Saturday to take on St. Johns at 10 a.m. in the district semifinals. Portland and Ionia meet in the day’s second semifinal in Ionia, Guiles got the win Tuesday striking out 11 while giving up five hits and five walks. Lakewood scored a run in the first inning and then four in the top of the second to take control of the game. The Vikings added a sixth run in the top of Visit US online at mihomepaper.com (05-29)(06-19) I .•t Brett Bremer Sports Editor Village of Nashville according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plat, Page 10 of Barry County Records. Commonly Known as: 210 N Queen St., Nashville, Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/15/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 320742 OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IFYOU AREA MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM a.m./p.m. on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Leroy S. Martinez of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community Credit Union dated the 13th day of August, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of August, 2018, in Document No. 2018-008112 of the Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $189,442.57 plus accrued interest at 5.62500% percent per annum. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Beginning at a point in the highway running along the Southerly side of Rne Lake distant North 87 degrees 15 minutes West, 122 feet from the Northwest comer of the recorded Plat of Shore Acres Plat No. 1, on the Southwest fraction of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South 87 degrees 15 minutes East, 69.2 feet; thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East, parallel with and distant 3 feet Easterly from the East side of Cottage, a distance of 155 feet; thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 56 feet to Weed's East Line; thence North 19 degrees 15 minutes West, along Weed’s East line, 176.8 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all right, title and interest of first parties in and to the land between the Northerly extension of Easterly and Westerly lines of parcel herein described and Fine Lake and subject to the rights of the public in and to the highway running over and across the Northerly end of the parcel herein described. Commonly known as: 60 East Hickory Road, Battle Creek, Ml 49017Tax ID: 09-029-022-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29, 2025 By: Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LRA. 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216-739-5100 Fax: 216-363-4034 Email; bhoen@weltman.com WWR#: 25-000381-1 1 , ““WWtoH 'I Valley baseball and softball teams open postseason Friday at Bellevue Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 12, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Christopher Dale Rhodes, Jr. Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Sovereign Lending Group Incorporated, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Mortgage: January 16, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 4, 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $106,396.26 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; The West 98 feet of Lot(s) 80 and the West 98 feet of the North 23 feet of Lot 79 of • .P.’ Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 10, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Frederick W. Johnston, a married man, and Nancy Johnston, his wife Original Mortgagee: Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: January 25,1999 Date of Mortgage Recording: November 12,1999 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $15,710.58 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Beginning at a point found by commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan and running thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds East 988.9 feet on the 1/4 line to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds West 1379.16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 03 seconds East 330.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds East 1378.23 feet to said 1/4 line; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds West 330.00 feet to beginning, except the North 50 feet of the above description. Common street address (if any): 10750 Cressey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080-9044 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 22, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. 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TK girls took victories in the two hur dles races. TK senior Brooklyn Harmon ran to a time of 14.90 seconds to win the 100-meter hurdles. Junior MiaHilton im proved her personal record time to 45.73 in winning the 300-meter low hurdles. The Gater sisters both had top ten finishes in the 400-meter dash. Junior Payton Gater improved her PR to 1 minute .39 seconds to finish third in the race and the freshman Amya was ninth *W.b -.v^ > —«• -3 JI ► t; - 1 '3 .-S J F i A '.-X 3 •J, I ' Sit •i .»ih. • i-_ icn^^' !» ii I t I I I, J V.M.» ” V Ri n I I if It .f 1 ( Ii Jt i: - i. ' z^.,. ,'t« i‘’l'uV 45 I. . IT -*^^45’41/ > r i . i____ff MW ^Sl: TV" ?ili J *• f4 •r J r. 1 ‘s ‘ frrtJv^ J 4 <x>.l hij; I I, IF. ?! J 1i-A«- w ii V I*. A <>1 I r I >7 H .*1 VR f " r • * 7 ’•a I r 1? I. 13 Cl fW, J * 5 r- f * ■ ViS f r 3 I 4 . IC-WVA .1 n- * Ik 4 T s f >3 b s A A 4 nr AsN > s s4.> f' ’i I ♦ i? 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Lakewood took a 2-0 lead in the first half while controlling much of the play. Soph omore Ana Grant fired a centering ball in from the right and freshman Rael in Schrock ran onto it and hit a shot that skipped through the Kelloggsville keeper 85 seconds into the second half on a cool, wet evening. It was the start of an onslaught that saw the Vikings score five times in eight min utes and five seconds to start the second half. Grant had three of those goals after that early second-half assist. “I think we did really good building the play, likepassingtheball, and I think wejust did really good finishing and just working asateam together,’’Grant said after the win. “I think it was the halftime talk. We came in, we werejust more hype andmore ready to play. I was really confident going in and I think the whole team was, and I think we finished going good.” Grant said that as the season has prou •essed, her second on the Viking varsity, she has seen her team improve on building up the offensive attack, passing the ball and not looking tojust shoot through balls ahead quite as often, “but looking good at dropping the ball back, doing really good at getting to ±e flags and looking for those crosses. And then defensively, I think we’ve been doing really good, too.” Her coach, Adrian Almas, has seen those strides too, both overall this season and between the first half and second half Wednesday evening. “They were in the right spots, they were hanging on to the ball when they should have been. They were getting rid of the ball when they should have been, and they were making the right passes. Now, were they all perfect, obviously not, but a lot more of them were better. “Most of our offense flows through Ana and through Mayleigh [Raffler] and through Alana [Raffler] on the outside, but 1 mean, mostly really Ana is the one that does a lot of those transition passes, and that was the biggest thing in the first half. She was trying to find Mayleigh and the second half is just like, ‘hey, Mayleigh is not our only person that can beat these girls. Get it to the flag. Let Bailey [Stick les], let Abby [Huisman] let Alana chase . it down, and then let’s get the ball through into the box.’ So yeah, that was that was the biggest thing.” He said making the right pass at the right time, and not making it too soon was the big key. “Ana does a lot of things right,” Almas added. “Ana is a great dribbler. She can see the field probably better than anyone offensively at least. She’s got that game like mentality where emotions don’t necessarily get to her all the time.. She’s obviously athletic, but she’s probably, our best ball-handler and she just knows when to make that right pass, when to shoot, when not to. She has been a great player for us.” He said she had ten goals a year ago and is up to at least a dozen this spring. He expects she is the team leader in assists I » \ b ‘I i I V. I \\ r:; ‘ A ■ X 4 J ' - -Ti, V?'- J L" J. ■>, 'J I, 1 b 1/ (l. 1 • 1 X J TIV-’ I i L ' 4« I % O' ^■s I X 4 '1 I f>:.. ■|^ ' • '^7- V • % ft I T,\ ’ ■.L. \ V ft. I ’•ii, I Jt I I1 f ' L Si f 4 *.l * 14 b Ji •.u A b •l I 1 r u -Hl' I ‘ •r?v. 'U 1 > ’p>. . I u t A'. 'XC ? t* > 1* f J j 1“ .1 Mb I » : * I I 5 ■^I * ‘iu ■ 1 ‘ tr, ■/ I a-Z-lu-^fc *i s* 1 - -‘’1 hat -TP Vi, ■'lb 1 ‘ 1 *1 9 a. n 'S... I > I 9i. Ml • j >- V . 4 i“. -i^-4 i|l_ I t A <:*• • I I I i I •, I ‘'T;. ■A c t .4 • *1'. ( 5 S 7f f'ii' AA J; P r ’fabi •i * ' < 4 I 4 p <4- T "7 1.-I -J • . ■ I r,. 1 ij c* 4 t- t . • A r 4 f , Ps»'. / . 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B I J * jsH.;; 17?’Hr **4 r- :■ ' J. -t it 4? •. . b r • C A 1‘ . > =z p ♦• A > tL " nv 4 £ 1^ b^i Lakewood’s Liz Markwart is all tied up with Kelloggsville’s Lyla Rubio (2) as they chase after the ball in the midfield during the MHSAA Division 3 District opener at Lakewood High School Wednesday, May 21. Photo by Brett Bremer and looking over tape if a second assist was given for the pass that leads to an assist that leads to a goal she would be the leader in ±at too. All the scoring was really a team effort Wednesday. Mayleigh Raffler had a goal and two assists and was attacking the Rocket net and was knocked to the ground while getting a shot off to earn a PK that Grant fired into the net in the second half. Maylee Steward and Stickles had the first-half goals for the Vikings in the win, and Taryn Cusack had an assist in the second half. Stickles scored the game’s first goal 15 minutes and 32 seconds into the contest. She put a shot in from the right of the Rocket net that found its way across the goal mouth and into the far side. Mayleigh Raffler got an assist on the play. Kelloggsville’s best couple scoring chances came in tlie immediate moments after that first Viking goal. The Rockets had a point-blank shot go wide right about 30 seconds after the score, and then another minute after that had another shot fly just wide of the left post. Goalkeeper Emma Tidd earned the shut out in net without having to wony much about a ball slipping through wet gloves in the the steady mist that fell all game long. The ball didn’t even make it to her hands often with a defensive effort powered in large part by Sydney Tefft in the middle. The Vikings couldn’t keep the postsea son rolling beyond that opening round victory though. Covenant Christian took a 10-0 win over Wyoming Lee in their dis trict opener Wednesday, and then knocked offthe Lakewood girls 8-0 in a match host ed by Lee in Wyoming Tuesday, May 27, Lakewood closes the season with an 8-11 overall record. Covenant Christian (13-7-1) will host West Michigan Aviation Academy (155) in the district final Saturday morning. May 31. WMAA beat Godwin Heights 8-0 in its district semifinal hosted by Lee Tuesday too. t rt’ u r n iP'^ V : ♦* ' «k> .1' /J' w I I I TK rolling through stretch against state’s top D2 teams I r Brett Bremer Sports Editor ’'^.:Sli> ij*T '■ i I I i^si I 4S>/ 1 A group of four of the state’s top 15 ranked teams in Division 2 are a part of the MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament being hosted by Gull Lake High School this week and last. The Thomapple Kellogg Trojans came out on top in the first match-up between two of those teams Wednes day, May 21, at Harper Creek High School. The 12th-ranked Trojans de feated the 13th-ranked Beavers 1-0 in Battle Creek to earn a spot in the May 28 district semifinals TK was set to face eighth-ranked Otsego or Battle Creek Central in the district semifinals Wednesday, May 28, at Gull Lake High School, Game time is set for 5 p.m. Otsego and Battle Creek Central were set to play their opening round game Friday evening. May 23. Third-ranked Gull Lake takes on Plainwell in the second district semi final match of the day Wednesday, and the two winners will meet back at Gull Lake High School Friday, May 30, for the district final with a 6 p.m. scheduled start. Madilyn Chivis fired a comer kick into the Beaver box in Battle Creek Tuesday and Tealy Cross finished it off to give the Trojans the lone goal of the district opener with just three minutes left in the game. “The girls played really well in the t (< r/ /'"I** k I I ’J J Li.f .’T it' « !■ Ti'; ' I' ) j*' I I ..-in; 4 1 I i; f h:* :.s »« s t I X 1 j * I > J t • Ik 1 r •” > , I • TK I * WTS.- I -?*w» 1' ' rvtr. .-A- T1 I *7 - f 1 V I s 1 rr .rjsP t ' rgw . t .*' I , ■ I t - A •r ' I t 4 / 3 ■» ( ^J0 1 -^' )** b 1' • i-l ,• <v I •y - .y i 4 i< --.>1 I ' C I' 7 rI , f » I . s 11 *' •• 1 .*■ * yI .-•I : .1 J «’ t '-isrjnr '* «j rii I I’ I r I 4.r I I f I i. I L ! I 'I'.., IJ - iSTT W .. fH '•k' •1 J', . I I I v* I I i I I I ’ 7 ' 1 V - . .1 b J hI. r r r /■ t i' A r‘ _ I• d 'r '’' - ^riai I I I J I 1 (' ' r^ f I I 1 I • K *3 aw At r V I J I 1 _4 ' i -jF’ s? J ^“lir 'e u. .07 » . ?■ I i I I, z' 7 I. I I i I 4^1 w» iH . ■ i - 1' b I t I I *1 ^.^£1 I p'il Li i I r • 1'. b I r 7- V* I I I 4 - . . '4. u i F f t -« I I ii 4-1 I 5 I * 91“ < T •■VA" jai I ! I *- rC'- II I *• ■ y / I I I 1 I I ' I’ K ' -r ' ' i » I rf' ' T / ■' f ■) ' ’ '>.>i|A*------ <»i I I * <1 I r r I i ! .f game,” TK head coach David Wood said. “Going into the game we knew it was going to be a close game. First half, we created chances we should have capitalized on. Same within the second, but it took until the final three minutes in the game to get the breakthrough goal.” Should the Trojans face the Otsego Bulldogs, big favorites in their contest with BC Central, it would be the third straight game against a top team in the D2 state rankings. TK closed the reg ular season against number five South Christian Monday. The suspense lasted all season, but it didn’t last too long Monday evening. South Christian clinched the 2025 OK Gold Conference championship with a 3-0 win over visiting Thomapple Kellogg. Sailor senior Alexa Boersma lofted a centering ball from the right side into a stiff wind and over the Trojan goal box less than halfa minute into their confer ence finale. Seniorteammate Anneliese VanderLaan beat everyone else to the ball as it came down and knocked it by Trojan keeper McKenna Hoebeke into the net for a 1-0 lead. The Sailors added a second goal early in the second half and then a third with eight and a half minutes to play to finish off a 11-0-1 conference season. The Trojans close the OK Gold season at 9-1-1 A Trojan win would have See ROLLING on 14 I J s' * * I r * f.'.i- t ✓ ♦ ♦ ♦ t \ *e9 I> \ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30126-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Lilah J. Francisco. Date of birth: July 4,1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lilah J. Francisco, deceased, died August 17, 2022. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jacqueline Wahl, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 05/27/2025 Tyler J. Stewart P80750 211 E. Water Street, Ste. 401 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2106 Jaequeline Wahl 6908 Ringling Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048 (269) 492-2083 NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: Conservation Barry County 1 real estate/ Easement Board develop interest, partial term; 1 Township designee, partial term - must be a resident of a township and willing to have the township board nominate them to the oosition. This is an annual appointment. Mental HeaHh Authority Board 1 partial term, preference with lived experience in mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrvcountv.ora under the tab: How do I apply for: An Advisory Board or Commission and click to display the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday June 2,2025. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30126-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Buddy Lee Semrau. Date of birth: 06/03/1940. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Buddy Lee Semrau, died 01/24/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dorothy M. Semrau, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 05/21/2025 Nathan E. T^gg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Dorothy M. Semrau 351 South M-66 Highway Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-4212 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on June 26,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Douglas Cisler and Debra Cisler, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage; August 31,2020 Date of Mortgage Recording; September 23, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $244,681.09 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Unit No. 6 in Thornapple Hills Site Condominium, according to the Master Deed as recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, and amendments thereto, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5; together with rights in general common elements and limit^ common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended Common street address (if any): 4191 Thornapple Hills Dr # 6, Middleville, Ml 493339162 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined accordance with MCL in abandoned 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 15,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561571 (05-15)(06-05) NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sate does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elliot L. Hall, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2020 and recorded December 21, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-014189 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Sen/ices, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Four and 84/100 Dollars ($230,704.84). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: LOTS 34 AND 35, FINEVIEW ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 52, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. 115 Sweetheart Ln, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 15,2025 File No. 25-005804 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (05-15)(06-05) �■w JQi f I Vi I jfS I* «.> J t 4 J 4 w A SPORTS 10 K t I .' * '■ • ? a* . r• A/ ,c ll I • r s J t www.HastingsBanner.com I7 I .•n* nnoflagnrif^'jH^ i •l M •t f i' z Vikings and DK/Martin’s Matteson shoot to state finals cS* f I I g»3STr 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor 71 ** V a* > 3^ I? -5 . ^"■yr I I I I. I >* & 1 •> T' Thursday, May 29, 2025 The Vikings were closer to first than fourth. Now they ’re headed to the state fi nals. The Lakewood varsity boys’golfteam earned a spot in the MHSAA Lower Pen insula Division 3 Boys’ Golf Finals with a third-place finish at the D3 regional at Bedford Valley Golf Club Tuesday. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams at the regional earned spots in the state finals. Delton Kellogg sophomore Grady Matteson will join the Vikings for the finals at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University the weekend of June 5-7. Matteson shot an 83 to tie for third individually while finishing among the three individual state qualifiers, Kalamazoo Central senior Ian Tuin won the individual regional title in a playoff over Comstock senior Cayden Schultz. Both guys fired an 82, and Tuin’s score helped the Comets to the team regional title too. Schultz joins Matteson and Lawton senior Kaedon Miller, who also scored an 83, as the trio of individual state qualifiers. The Comets won the team title with a score of 338. Schoolcraft was second with 344 strokes and Lakewood third with 347. There wasn’t too much pres sure on the Vikings. They got off to a good start and finished 18 strokes better than the fourth-place Pewamo-Westpha lia team. The P-W Pirates closed the day with a score of 365. Delton Kellogg/Martin was fifth with a score of 366. Matteson sank a birdie putt on the par-4, number 18 to finish off his round after a par on 17. Quincy junior Braylon Estlow shot an 85 to finish two strokes back of Matteson and Miller in the chase for a finals spot. * * * I < 6 7® r?:.' ► I* J .4 • • V 4 B ■ J ' 9 J 5 r 5 I i- i pi •r 4 f » I 4 -r 4 f v< •<4 I If » b ' J" rI I «/ I 1 'r -1 w • e? / •- I I ;.v , ■r i!« 1\ 1 z r* .4* ► J s f> • r* I I tr I . ■A»' :P Delton Kellogg/Martin freshman Jason Marshall fires a ball towards the green on number seven during the MHSAA Division 3 Regional at Bedford Valley Tuesday. Delton Kellogg/Martin sophomore Grady Matteson watches his tee shot fly on number six at Bedford Valley during the MHSAA Division 3 Regional Tournament Tuesday. Matteson earned a spot among the three individual state qualifiers from the event. Photos by Breit Bremer -*• ? 4 :--'A i'.:: -dfnriaer c I . ! ‘T '^^1 ;b? o I I > ■ :.8e’V'i ' F' '"'M.: 11 L-1 •• w ♦. ♦ * I ■» n d» ti.^ •> TO nesip II *I 1*5 > /' I k ' 2 ',J.. '1 <: U' V ifl yeL-j-T 1 wHfa.’ T“f7V _.o. J I /* I'''-' i I V s ** p 1 ■H V 4i - •l J I > -A? 1!! L I % .ih^ j'. ^'•J t J 'S '<r> •fc I Freshman Jason Marshall shot a 93 for the DK/Martin team, and junior Carter Brickley and junior Gabe Smoczynski both scored a 95. Junior Tyler Howland was right behind them in the fifth spot with a 96. Lakewood senior Cole Thrun led his team with an 85 that had him in a tie for sixth individual ly. Shooting par on seven of his final ten holes helped him hold his spot towards the front of the pack. Lakewood had three guys in the top 20. Senior Kenny Dutkiewicz was tenth overall with an 86, sophomore Bryson Boucher was 13th with an 87 and fresh man Max Thrun was 18th with an 89. The Viking’s number five was sopho- more Vance O’Mara who finished with a 91 that was helped out by an eagle on the par-5 number 13 late in his round. Kalamazoo Christian sophomore Brixton Devries placed third in the in dividual final standings with an 83 and the Comets also got an 86 from freshman Owen Adams and an 87 from freshman Ian Riggs. All five Comets were in the 80s with senior Isaac Riggs shooting an 89. The ninner-up Schoolcraft team was led by 85s from seniors Lucas Wheeler and Tucker Walther. Senior Luke Ryske shot an 86 for the Eagles and freshman Ethan Demaso scored an 88. c ’’Ai e •1 I 4 J I >J 9 < 1 I 2 ' Z" J hjb r 1 \ir if 1 E J JDB1 ,-SlL T I >• 1^* A I I «. ^/l d tI 'K ;' •' > < 4 ► » * * ; I 4 4 k> I & ir3=r: r rl .uA a Lakewood freshman Max Thrun taps a putt towards the hole on the number eight green Tuesday during the MHSAA Division 3 Regional at Bedford Valley. Thrun tallied the Vikings’ fourth best score as the Lakewood team placed third and qualified for the MHSAA L.R Division 3 Boys' Golf Finals. V / A* T" •• “ f. 1 /'• .auTPw"*''' '’Si . —T'— i I f. 4 I K *W J t hi •< 'z i.>- .jiiSTtfS }•** l! • ' ■ 1 «■* ■■ * " ««> I r z I 9 Z'* 4*^ 11 IJ liiiiftiii®®" « .. r k < ”7^ I yfe- «► > 5? > V \r» • '• k 1 I Late putts put Jensen into Division 2 State Finals Brett Bremer Sports Editor L :»** Every shot turned out to be an important one, but the last one really took the pressure off. Hastings junior Daniel Jensen qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Boys’ Golf Fi nals by shooting a 76 at the regional tournament at Stonehedge North in Augusta Tuesday. He rolled in a five-foot putt for par on number nine to finish off his 18hole regional round. That putt falling into the cup kept him out of what would have been a four-person playoff for the last state qualifying positions. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those three teams qualified for the June 6-7 Finals that will be played at Bedford Valley Golf Club. Grand Rapids Christian won the team regional title with a score of 301 strokes ahead of South Christian 304 and Unity Christian 310. Wayland’s Theo Eddy was the first of the three individual state qualifiers from the regional shooting a 73. Behind Eddy and Jensen, a group of three guys scored 77 and had to go into a playoff for the last state qualifying spot - which wound up going to Plainwell junior Drew Rayman. He bested Otsego senior Spencer Shearer and Holland Christian sophomore Linus Vandenberg in the playoff. “Last year I was close witli like three holes left, and I had a little bit ofa blow up,” Jensen said. “It was definitely my number one goal com ing into the year. I got really nervous last year. I just tried to stay calm, keep the ball in play definitely and stay in the fairways.” He said he was in the rough a fair amount Tuesday, but never too far. He didn’t lose a ball all day. “1 stopped hitting my driver half way through the round and started hitting my five wood, which kept me in the round. I was missing fairways by just a couple yards,” Jensen said. He closed out his round witli solid two-putts for par on holes eight and nine. Jensen said that other than staying mentally strong, figuring out the greens was one ofthe tou^est parts ofthe day. “The greens out here are tough. They are really slopey, and the speed was tricking me a little bit,” Jensen said. “Sometimes they were faster, II 4 f > - 1 -i 1^7 J I jtf ' f n f 5^ »•* > V V z r 4 / •IJ £. •" ■}■ I., 4; iV • f f z k 5m Hastings junior Dan Jensen works on a plan of attack for an approach shot on number nine at Stonehedge North Tuesday during the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Tournament. Jensen shot a 76 to earn a spot in the state finals for the first time Photos by Brett Bremer and sometimes they were slower. 1 knew they were decently quick, kind of similar to ours at The Legacy. They were a little bit slower when I thought they'd be fast, and a little bit fast when I thought they'd be slow.” Saxon head coach Ross Schueller said pars came at a premium throughout the round. “Dan just stayed in control all day,” Schueller said. “He played smart, ma ture golf - nothing flashy, just exactly what you want to see in tournament conditions.” Jensen was four-over on the back nine after starting on hole number ten, and then shot an even-par 36 on the front nine with a birdie putt falling on the par-3, number four for his lone birdie of the day. The Hastings boys were 13th as a team and Thomapple Kellogg placed 15th at the 19-team event. The top tliree teams were well aliead of the field with Wayland fourth with a score of 325 - 15 strokes back of the last ofthe three statequalifying teams. Otsego was fiftli with a score of 326 aliead of Zeeland West 330, Holland Christian 334, Hamilton 335, Plainwell 342, West Michigan Aviation Academy 344, Ionia 345, Hastings 354, South Haven 355, ♦ I » i four or five guys grinding out rounds like that—^regardless of how ±ey’re hitting it.” Freshman Andrew Barton shot an 89 for the Saxons, junior Bronson Elliott scored a 92 and junior Cayden Cappon carded a 97. Elliott matched Jensen’s birdie total with one on the par-5, number one midway through his round. Senior Kylan Pratt led Thomapple Kellogg with a score of 84. Sopho more Parker Dahley scored an 87 for the Trojans, andTK also got a 90 from senior Tyler Voss and a 95 from senior Ryan Slddmore. Grand Rapids Christian senior John Cassiday was the day’s individual champion with a four-under-68. There were three Eagles among ±e top ten scorers. Junior Sawyer O’Grady shot a 74 and junior Cooper Reitsma shot a 77. The regional champs also got an 82 from junior Ty Erickson. South Christian sophomore Harris Hoekwater was the day’s individual runner-up with a 73. The Sailors had the only team with four guys under 80. Senior Brody Montsma shot a 76, sophomore Drew Vanderheide a 77 and junior Caleb Krosschell a 78. The third-place team from Unity Christian got a 74 from senior Noah Besterman, a 78 from senior Lucas Vanmaanen, a 79 from senior Jack Veldhouse and an 81 from junior Brogan Sherd. Ik** Thomapple Kellogg 356, Portland 362, Zeeland East 368, Allegan 406 and Lan sing Waverly NTS. “We’re still building a culture of con sistency,” Schueller said. “Dan showed what that looks like today. The goal going forward is to raise the floor so we have »■« liiknan' >t* «^0-Akui*iar 1^1 -. iir a I 1 1 ** f I jf •>/ ' t ,'. • s I' V ' ■- --nT •i • /_♦ ’ ’t » I '} ” r. 'k » » I I .. 1 • I c •> 'J’» k ’ . . f * •V-j t ■^rr 5 . My 1* <« 5 ■r .Uli ■ I J • w t r 1 "410. 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She led the Saxons to one hit through four innings in the circle. That lone Saxon hit was a single by senior Zoe>' Bennett in the top of the first inning. While the Wayland bats got the job done, the Saxons made the Wildcats work for everything they got Ludema only had three strike outs. Thal was exactly what Hastings head coach Dennis Redman was loddngforout of his girls. He has told them that all year. He was pleased with the way his girls made the Wildcats earn it “It is not the big things they’re doing, it is the little things they need to to get better. The big things will come if the little things get better,” Redman said. I t 11 Saxon make Wildcat bats work for pre-district win * *4 CB Thursday, May 29, 2025 TbE HASTINGS BANNER *1 « r rb vA 5^ >v ♦» I, W*'? •S' 4 9 Saxon senior Zoey Bennett tries to bunt for a base hit during the top of the fourth inning of her team's MHSAA Division 2 Pre-District bailgame against the host Wildcats at Wayland Union High School Tuesday. Laker was 3-for-3 with tu o RBIs and three runs scored. Rae Stallard was 2-for-2 with two runs and three RBIs. Laker and Stallard both tripled once. The Saxon defense had a play or two it would have liked to have had back, but The Wayland offense had to put the bail in play against Saxon pitchers Kylee Bo sworth and Meredith Ansorge. Wayland had four girls with multiple hits. Shelby VanHouten was 2-for-4 with three runs scored in the leadoff spot Harmony I j also made a couple plays. Bennett started a double pl^' to stymie one Wildcat rally; snagging a line driv e from her second base spot and then firing to teammale Kayden Brown al third to catch a Wa>* land nmner for a second ouL Brown and Bosw orth w ere two of three freshmen on the Saxcm roster this fall along with their classmale Lily Dingena, who was behind the plate Tuesday. Ansorge was one of three sophomores on the roster. Bennett and Victoria Tack were the Sax ons' only seniors this spring. Tack struck out in her lone at-bai. Bennett tried to bunt for a second hit in the fourth, but couldn't quite beat out the throw on the infield. The Wildcats are among the honorable mention teams in the state's Division 2 rankings entering the postseason. Wayland will head to Middle\’ille Saturday to face the host Trojans in the district semifinals beginning at 10 a.m. Allegan and Hopkins meet in tlie other district semifinal in Mid dleville Saturday Thomapple Kellogg tell to the Way land girls in their two OK Gold Conference meetings this spring, but knocked off the Wildcats for the first lime in years to win the title at the TK Invitational soon after that conference set. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE * * < • i •-_T-r I 2 *■ * H 1 I f 4 3 ? 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Hastings had a 2-0 lead in the bail game after scoring twice in the top of the second inning. The Giants rallied for a run in their half of the second and then evened the score with a run in the bottom of the seventh. Dustin Lampart led off the top of the second for the Saxons and reached on i f V 1 f I .ri'* < I 0 1 s«* • i 1 1 -Ui ' .1/ t. fl I I I I A JtU**-* !1 I f , .«rin9® i -‘vilT A I / X a ■ ■ fJ A t bai l /1 ‘ I b !(4aei«** u » .• llollirfl U-i" '"T (V W ’i irui 1 \x*'* fafz/^TOMi a* f .i.-iiiirli’ 3 4 r bl noq i^^ik ) > MU * I br»i 3z't? I 4.* .4 ’ an error. He stole second, and then a walk to Jackson Hayes put two on for the Saxons. Mason Tossava came on to run for Hayes, and Hayes and Lampart eventually came around to score on a two-out error by the hosts. Hayes doubled once and walked twice in the ballgame to lead a three-hit Saxon attack. Spencer Wilkins and Tyler Frazer had the other two Hastings hits. Hunter Tomlinson threw the first three innings for the Saxons. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks. Colten Denton tossed 3.1 innings of relief, al lowing a run on one hit and four walks. Lampart was hit with the loss allowing two runs on one hit and three walks. The Maroon Giants didn't strike out all bailgame, and finished with five total hits including a pair of doubles and the home run. Eliot George as 2-for-2 with a walk and a double, and he earned the win on the mound shutting out the Saxons over the final three innings in which he struck out two and didn’t give up a hit or a walk. Hastings goes to Harper Cree High School Saturday for its MHSAA Divi sion 2 District Tournament. The Saxons take on Thomapple Kellogg at 10 a.m. in the first of two district semifinal ball games. HarperCreek and Gull Lake meet up in the second around noon. The district final is slated for a 2 p.m. start. f 4.. S 1 A •- 4 1 1' W M j 1 * ‘ 00 DK sweeps Fennville allowing three earned runs in two games a 7' < Brett Bremer Sports Editor ‘•f J The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team swept a doubleheader at Fennville Friday scoring 11-1 and 10-8 wins. A group of four pitchers teamed up in the five-inning win to start the after noon. Elliot Rogers started and tossed two scoreless, hitless innings in which he struck out three and walked one. The Panthers led 7-0 when he exiled the mound after the third inning. In all, the DK trio of Dylan Fichtner, Brock Hickerson and Owen Rogers tossed three innings of relief in which it allowed just two hits. Hickerson tossed two scoreless innings and Owen Rogers threw one scoreless inning. Fichtner was charged with the one run. Offensively, Fichtner was I-for-2 at the plate with a double and a walk. He I I -dA f < 4 , 11 . -f f f- b f s 'i J i'hi iJ* f r r. < r r I f * I ri f t (j” r « 1'' ' Mi.-' I .r't 4 if .4^ kv - .,1^ I 'j4"' I f* tH •1 ^4 I p’ ' >I IB . V « # J f I ' 4^ ft t;I. 1 F - tvli* e » i. I I • ■ 1 fe I I *4» drove in two runs and scored twice. Elliot Rogers was 2-for-2 with two runs scored and two walks. DK also got two hits from Rucker Tack and Keegan Hill. Hill scored three times in the lead-off spot for DK. Mitchell Swift was i-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored. In the two-run win in game two, anoth er five-inning ballgame, DK struck early. The Panthers scored eight runs in the top of the first and then one in the second and another in the fourth. Fennville’s big inning was the third in which it moved within 9-7 at the time with six runs. The Panther offense consisted of eight singles and five walks in that win. Tack was 2-for-2 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Hill, Gauge Stampfler, Fichtner, Swift, D Menck and Mason Ferris had the other DK hits. Brock Hickerson walked twice. Stampfler and Hill tied Tack for the team lead in RBIs with two each. Of the eight Fennville runs, only two were earned. Stampfler started for DK and allowed one earned run (six total) on three hits and two walks. He struck out five in his 2.2 innings. Owen Rog ers and Tack teamed up to close out the Blackhawks. Delton Kellogg heads to Olivet Satur day for its MHSAA Division 3 District Tournament. The Panthers face Gales burg-Augusta in the district semifinals. Game time is slated for 12:30 p.m. fol lowing the first semifinal between Olivet and Comstock. The host Eagles beat Climax-Scotts 6-5 in their Pre-District bailgame Tuesday. The Panthers closed the regular season falling 8-3 to Barry County Christian Tuesday. 1' ■ 5' » ♦ * Eagles get a win at DKHS, one at Martin too I I ■! I L Brett Bremer Sports Editor f* 3 r I * 1 •rf~ I« 9 } , 3 .J .tr St fTUS. A # r i'f! a I ) I The Barry County Christian School varsity baseball team moved its record closer to .500 at 15-16 with a couple wins over Southwestern Athletic Conference teams from the MHSAA in the past week. The Eagles took an 8-3 win over a Delton Kellogg team prepping for its .1 '.ai',: :L I T • u I _ "A with Martin last Friday. Nathan Loerop, Dawson Weemhoff and Cayman Joppie each threw two innings for the Eagles in the win over Delton Kellogg without allowing an earned run. Weemhoff was hit with one unearned run, but he struck out six in his two innings. None of those three guys gave up a hit. Loerop struck out three and Joppie had two Ks. Teegen Whitmire was 2-for-4 with a f J. •’ I •» a« • 44.jp t‘ .-5^ V f i LI J .V ,• p f?. ? state postseason tournament Tuesday on the heels of a split of a doubleheader t- IV •? fM 4^/ i 5 • ^7 'A. j< *»• Ui I I i 4 I pair of triples wi± three RBIs and two runs scored to lead the Eagle attack. Jona±an Hawkes, Ryan Wise and Grant VanderWoude had one hit each. Wise This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at one o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automati cally entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential pur chaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BARBARA J. CRUMMEL, a single woman (“Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michi gan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee"), dated April 25,' 2014, and recorded in the office of the Reg ister of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 30. 2014, as Instrument No. 2014004268 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort gage. the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twelve Thou sand Three Hundred Sixty-Five and 68/100 Dollars ($12,365.68). No suit or proceed ing at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings. Coun ty of Barry, Slate of Michigan, and are de scribed as follows: Lot 33, Southeastern Village No. 2, ac cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded tn Liber 6 of Plats, Page 43. Barry County Records Together with all the improvements erect ed on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 1412 S. Montgom ery Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 RP. #08-55-225-233-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claim ing from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgag orwill be held responsible to the person who buys the premises al the mortgage foreclo sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. 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Brooks currently faces four felony charges, including reckless driving causing death, as the result of the fatal accident on June 14, 2024, on Dowling Road, west of M-37. According to previous news reports, a preliminary investigation by the Barry County SherifTs Office stated that the accident occurred while a line of vehi cles was headed east on Dowling Road where the lead vehicle was pulling a trailer and slowing down to turn right into a driveway. At the same time, a black Buick behind the trailer, reportedly driven by 60-yearold Susan Alcala of Middleville, was turning left into a gravel pit driveway. ROLLING Continued from Page 9 propelled the TK ladies to a conference championship. The two teams finished in a 1 -1 draw in tlieir early season meeting in Middleville. The only other blemish on the Trojans’ conference record was a I-l draw with West Catholic late last month. The Trojans, now 12-3-2 overall, South Christian moved to 15-0-3 with the win Monday. Brooks, who was 19 at the time of the accident, was driving a Ford Maverick in the same direction when she allegedly attempted to pass the slower vehicles ahead of her and crashed into Alcala’s vehicle. Alcala’s mother, 84-year-old Arlene Willis, a passenger in the Buick, was taken to a local hospital where she later died. Along with the one count of felony reckless driving causing death, Brooks was also charged with a moving vio lation causing death, reckless driving causing serious impairment of a body function and moving violation causing serious impairment ofa body function. If convicted on the top charge, the Delton resident faces up to 15 years in prison. During last Wednesday’s court pro ceedings, Barry County assistant pros ecutor Josh Carter said Brooks has been offered a plea agreement on the top charge of the indictment, with all other charges being dismissed if she were to plead guilty. Brooks remains free on a $3,000 bond, which Schipper said would continue as long as she followed the conditions of her release. .*7 1 V r. « J XI "ftVt s .4*.* * 44 ’KJi'•*1 I V * ’1 ? 1 1 s 1. i ^^4 ■'’ •t . Y I I. : t 4 1 I J f I .• -A A- L / .7- w 9tU> > .iB: •J I'i Z'J 't:- ^•ft ■ *9LI • 1. "S’: I♦ t' Delton resident Kylee Brooks (left), along with her legal counsel, stand before Judge Michael Schipper in Barry County District Court 56B during court proceedings in Hastings on Wednesday, May 21. Brooks faces four felony charges resulting from her alleged role in a June 2024 accident in Baltimore Township that left one woman dead and another injured. Photo by Dennis Mansfield The Sailors were awarded a penalty kick nine minutes into the second half and senior defender Hayden Donker stepped up to put the shot in that put her team up 2-0 over the visiting Trojans. Junior Cassidy DeVries blasted a shot into the net wi± 8:38 to play for the Sailors’ final goal. 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T tiuoo-gni m3Tz>^fX7-:Y Io ''fioiiibrioj You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors • • 0 and our future. VI jflobioQo "'loinsitbstnBgsrijftt YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. Good scoring chances were few and far between for the Trojans. The Sailors were oftentimes a step quicker to the ball ±an the Trojans in what was a pretty physical match throughout. Early on the Trojans attempted to answer the Sailors’ opening goal. TK junior Tealy Cross put a pass ahead for junior Paige Abshagen who lined a high shot towards the Sailor net that the South Christian keeper Olivia In’tHout leapt up to snag. Li t reti- 'lU JlGSi 1 J i I HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations! CLASS OF 2025 T. * Jr T’ b I Mi A JI .f I• • V 14^ • ■ F “ JOOH32 esos ( 4 e * "Wi, 4 3 * r' ♦ •* i* 1 % -ft i «I t % 1 ■v .. • . .4 I i 4.. E.. / I I -^1. Brycen Stephens « Jennifer G. Stoline Brooklyn Strickland .9 I •a w yM J 1 1 I t ic ft I Nicklas G. Stehr »« U f Lilyah Delight Solmes f «b * Tristan S. 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Vickery W ; V I ■ I ' •* f I ' Alexya Kathryn Vazquez * I A 1 * I *• 8j � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-06-05.pdf c9a8b009364f3284817d4fee0d131f11 PDF Text Text > Hastings PUl" 227 E St- ■ «■" - «? V t •? 4 ’X A. I - t * * * ■-C INSIDE 1 I •1 .s TODAY'S EDfnON FA. I Y '" Jt V 9K BELLA BRINGS ANOTHER STATE MEDAL HOME L •J- A’ I r- •- V 'fl 4-, J J I f. VOL. 170, NO. 58 A Se’ I* nieiennienoS s r «l Residents of Johnstown Township should soon have answers to some of their questions and concerns over the Spring Creek solar farm project. Consumers Energy community affairs representative Gregory Moore said officials for ±e power company plan to be back in the township, bo± at ±e township board’s next regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, as well as the township’s upcom ing community picnic, farmers market and craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Moore addressed concerns that Consumers Energy officials have i r- I F=" t- . * irF^- • *-B ae t7 » • •• > •> J B* I <•*. ^:i • u * f •I < - r L* ** 1• % lA 'Mi *« '^-. ■ u ,Ayf I’ « r? :4- I iFI Preparation work is underway at the site of the Spring Creek solar energy project in Johnstown Township. Consumers Energy community affairs representative Gregory Moore said officials for the power company plan to be back in the township to answer questions at upcoming meetings and community events. Photo by Molly Macleod 81 '’tlW J6 ■ t k: PAGE 4 DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 'fwwianftoL ni )09|crai vewnellte ?l99i0 ^rt^Hiftpjnumpfioo ypisra awmuenc 0 a’flsrTOTi niTOl sleiortto btea ewoM.^B&ic^ svilBineeaiqei 9 J » .. fO ?h»d sd otwanynscmoo woq hfifc 2pni)eo~i enmo3WJi6‘2noi)8aup lewens oJ ttHiDiNiMMKiiMn wwe VinummoG vote, plans for the solar farm, also known as the Spring Creek project, that will be located on what pre viously was about 1,500 acres of farmland in Johnstown Township during a meeting last September. The vote came about a month after the Barry County Board of Commissioners OK’d an ordinance regulating the operations of solar farms within the county. The solar farm is scheduled to become operational in 2026 and projected to generate 140 mega watts of power - enough to power 25,000 homes. The project comes as Consumers seeks to increase its portfolio of clean and renew able energy projects in response See SOLAR on 4 been absent from recent town ship meetings while at the Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, June 3. “We’ve been kind of in a slow period,” Moore said Tuesday. “(But) we’ll be back this month, providing updates like this to the board.” Increased activity regarding the construction work of a utility-scale solar farm in Johnstown Township recently caused some residents, as well as local and county officials, to express their concern whether Consumers Energy is living up to its promises. The Bany County Planning Commission approved, by a 6-1 Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer t I 4 Thursday, June 5, 2025 fe. tr I- Consumers Energy official addresses concerns over Spring Creek solar project 3 ■eLi ■ PAGE 2 I wwv/. 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With time standing still inside the walls of a packed gymnasium on May 22 at Delton Kellogg High School, words captured in letters delivered in speeches from four class leaders painted pictures of children, learning, growing, changing and preparing to take on the next chapter, a new beginning, for the class of 2025. Valedictorian Brooke Harsevoort, senior class president Lucy Lester, and co-salutatorians Claire Wesolowski and John Sinclair held ±e spotlight as they read their reflections on the past and their hopes for the future of the kids they once were— and now—the young adults ±ey are today. “Believe in yourself. Life will not always feel easy, and we will face challenges. Remember that you have already shown strength and hard work just by getting to this point. Trust yourself and know that you have what it takes to overcome any obsta cle you face,” Harsevoort told her classmates. “And finally, I challenge all of us to make an impact. Every action, no matter how small, has the potential to make a difference. “Class of 2025, we have made it so far, and the world is waiting for us. The future is ours to create. Let’s go do something extraordinary. Congratulations everyone! Here’s to the journey ahead!” Lester reminded the seniors of the extraordinary challenges they faced together. “Chicago was the last trip our class went on, and seventh grade started normally, then on a random Sunday in March, we got a phone call saying we were shutting down for two weeks due to CO VID,” recalled Lester. “However, what we didn’t know is that those two weeks turned into months real quick. > j'.' •s Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer i w reg. tm >< Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer O«Tr The Lake Odessa Village Council may have narrowed its search to fill a newly created deputy manager’s post - with the winner possibly being promoted to manager - to two candidates. Council members interviewed four of the more than a dozen per sons who applied for the position during a special meeting at the Page Memorial Building on Saturday, May 31. Those interviewed includ ed Grand Rapids resident William Christy, current Department of Public Works staff member Jacob Hanson, attorney and former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s chief of staff Drew Willison and William Joseph of Brighton, who was the mayor for the City of Mt. Pleasant before serving as manager for the Village of Paw Paw for two years. Each candidate answered a variety of questions during their interviews, which lasted for about 45 minutes. After a short break, council mem bers then deliberated the pros and cons of individual applicants. And, it was Joseph who seemed to draw the most praise from coun cil members. The graduate of Central Michigan University was, according to reports published by The Morning Sun, appointed to the Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission in 2016 and later ran unsuccessfully for a city commission seat later that year. But, he was elected to a three-year See HIRING on 3 nss I r If i «EG« r b » IF^ k k ■ Tlia I ; / f. FT ->«* *W . > I ‘*uZ' J r. »n r' 1 I Pl: «• f I *'i’ >1 ■M « j- t I t r « j <* * :• i. \ ♦ f » { b J \4 I c « Brook Lynnae Harsevoort ranks at the top of her class at Delton Kellogg High School. With a 4.09 GPA, she plans to attend a college in Michigan as she explores her career possibilities. Courtesy photos By the time we were able to return to the classroom, it was the beginning of eighth grade, “Eighth grade was quite odd, we were in person, then online, had to wear masks at all times, and had to have pod partners to maintain contact tracing. Al±ough the year was funky, we made the best of it. “Freshman year came out of nowhere. We started the year in person, masks were still a thing, and we all knew that at some point, online days were going to happen. 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I ♦♦ • r ♦ B# 4 ■ •' 'rt f I Li k: 1 {> «• 12 1 * I 03101'192 * ' I Si Q « I *.n.:.» I 4' tI » ^1 .V > I �■V jl I f I' •, i y. 2 Thursday, June 5, 2025.; * ——— * ________ ______ ,2 THE HASTINGS BANNER - - a jl ? - Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer Fifteen years ago, a Delton native started operating a crane. Now a licensed crane operator, Charlie VanHoose is a sales agent for Bay Crane Midwest. “My main job is to secure work and place the correct crane on the job,” VanHoose said. He secured a crane to assemble the pieces of the Barry Township water tower, which has been under construc tion for several months at its site atop a hill on the west end of Orchard Street in Delton. When completed, the tower will stand 135 feet and hold 200,000 gallons of water. Last week, crews placed the sphere on top of the tower, marking the nearing of the end of the project. “My role in this was getting the job, measuring the job, picking out the right crane for the job and making sure that crane will work and that everybody gets there on time,” VanHoose said. “My top priority is always to make sure everyone is safe.” Working with a top-notch team makes all the difference, he said. VanHoose graduated from Delton Kellogg High School and Delton is the place he calls home. Barry Township Supervisor Barry Bower and two of his board members watched as the crane rolled into Delton on a semi-trailer. “It’s pretty awesome. We were stand ing there, Judy Woore and Deb Knight, they were in the car it was cold,” Bower said. “You could see the big grins on their faces. It’s been 30 years.” Thirty years is how long the land atop the hill at the west end of Orchard Street has been shovel-ready, waiting for a water tower to be built. “It was pretty humbling and cool to see it go up,” VanHoose said. “Especially when you are bom and raised here and your family has been here for decades and decades, and something is changing this community in a good way, and you got a little part of it.” Bower said that since the news ofa wa ter tower soon to be operating in Delton has surfaced, people are showing interest in his small town. “I don’t think we would have had any expansion, and I am getting expansion now because of the water tower. That makes me happy,” Bower said.'“We’ve got a marina coming in behind Bowen’s Family Restaurant on M-43.” Twenty-five acres set aside for housing by the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority are zoned and approved for housing development. The property is located at the comer of Bush Street and Scribner, situated behind Delton Senior Housing and the Faith Methodist Church. That’s why a water tower is needed in Delton. Gentank Water Tower Services has been assigned to the water tower project since it began over a year ago. Water Tower Project Superintendent Shawn Wendzicki joined VanHoose on top of the water tower site at the end of West Orchard Street on Tuesday, May 23. “The whole tank is up, so the whole tank is in the air now, standing,” Wendzicki said. “The crane came in and picked it up and put it up there. We’re welding it all together.” The shaft was put up and welded in place by Gentank. “The next time we used the crane, we put the lank (ball) up, and we are welding it in place right now,” Wendzicki said. “All the joints are welded on both sides, so it cannot leak. It’s welded with welding wire. We use 30-pound rolls of welding wire. We used 60 pounds of wire for the shaft and 60 pounds for the sphere.” Township officials say more room is needed for community expansion, as the water system is presently near capacity. Although the water system provides fire hydrants scattered throughout the com munity, the fire department cannot use them because the water system would be depleted in a matter of minutes. Not only does a new water lower provide long term expansion capabilities, but it also benefits current and future businesses and residential housing. VanHoose is excited to have a job in his community. “Pat Cochrane is the normal crane operator for the 500-ton crane we used; he is a very good friend of mine and was kind enough to let me be in the seat operating the crane to top out the water tower,” VanHoose said. “There are a lot of hands on this job,” VanHoose explained. “There are eight people helping.” They are all from Bay Crane. “I think this is humbling. Because when I was 18 years old, I had no idea what I was going to do or where I was going to go, and here you are back in your hometown doing the biggest thing, having the biggest crane that’s ever been in this town,” VanHoose said. The Liebherr crane weighs 500 tons, including all its counterweights. “The sphere ofthe watertower weighed 80,000 pounds and the stem weighed 40,000 pounds,” VanHoose said. First, the crane with its extension arm, the luffing jib, connected the shaft (long tube) to the base of the water tower, and then the sphere was placed on top.' With all the excitement about the water tower, Barry Township Chief of Police Jenney Johnson is asking everyone not to go past the “no trespassing” signs placed near the water tower site. “We would like to make this a place where many different families can move to and feel good about it. She said the water tower adds stability to Barry Township. “It promotes a lot of growth. A lot of people, young and old, are excited. I don’t blame them. I’m excited for them. See TOWER on 5 t ? www.HastingsBanner.com Barry Township water tower standing tall as it nears completion '/t y - *’<1. oii^nrF - r * z .tit] Uli I I r. IVv '2n « a 14 r * I ? f 7 I I I I V 7 ) t I I. T j T f * I F. *I 4 4 tf I » ’IJ > X J, ■j I u . * I ■ i 1 .1;, \ > .1#’^ 1 A J - IIw / •I* X J f /* I > F K b* I I F •l tf1 [. j J u t' s‘ I I f > 3 4 7- ttfL « & 1 ; r 1 5 ri r ci J 9 V X t * 'J. i I 3 1 V 1 ' V ^4 K r* I# I I s^«.iaa I:: .' I J 1 • ri -3^’ s. ■ 33** I* A I IR’- J . 1- 1 v:' r_r <1 1 < I* SB* •%■**.?* M Hk <• I* r Pictured here is the sphere and shaft of the water tower. The Liebherr crane weighs 500 tons, including all its counterweights. The sphere of the water tower weighed 80.000 pounds and the stem weighed 40,000 pounds. ! it . I t V «v*- S' .. t? r 9^ * •| .’•V’ s r 1 i> - ■_____ *1= '7 ? 1^ r? % J Ala) -i k J . JI N ‘ , dT La -fi '" » -J •4 w sB At Jt. M, <11 dU’ X < A< & M •*. > ^'5 I it 7 I < t r <•* I i A J b« f. ' .•» h fL .. 1 * r sr-*"' I ix 3* < * * .ifl , J > , .4 . r V f r kr > '4 siC^T"- i=. v« cJ4 s d r J I i 1 ’4.' w >>* t ' * * .. I I s • Ad* in A t » 1 « I ■ ■■^^. 1^ • ■9 t' < If •1 • T' ■r z _1 T" ’3. \ ‘i4 * »<• •' «• 5A 1 g * z 1 b' i b ll^ - ■ If iiaWIM^l 1 a 1 4 T bL^ad 1 im’ i 1 3 "III ■ '4 ' I *»• ’ I ^4 d^ Ji * •t A IK 4 t ; 4 i skilled crew of operators has been assembling the new Barry Township water tower over the course of the last several months. Pictured here are (from left) Charlie VanHoose, Patrick Labadie and Pat Cochrane. Courtesy photos A *b d * e>^ ■ «9 B A Uiba, ? ♦ B .* I w I > 1 ■ ’^3BG«aB«BLL. B* -^w DID YOU SEE? 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LLC All Rights Reserved Printed in the U.S. V 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1! \ .T Wk * X I I + *• I •i ‘i « <w.' sMi ST .T? a"8~r * 11 NEWSPAPER RATES Mailed periodicals postage paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 <« 1 �f. 1 4 t 'r * k I * www.HastingsBanner.com "n. * “»i.' r •• ’ 'T 9&O A- —LA F . 'J ’ W ■ t Odessa TWp. board denies Cordelio wind testing tower application Substance Abuse Task Force considering reopening opioid settiement funds RFP I V-* ' r H I B I V .. I Molly Macleod « 1 % % 1 •I I * .’T 7, t t 4- 'y. •X fl V . -ft V * J ’ 1 I 1 i i ft I e *1 t I X 5 s. J* I W.'' 1 * «/ I •'->1 t V 4 »• ff I f >1. CJ••V “ 2>ii I » 1 * 4 5^'*- r ♦ r r I t il k i Allan Baron II joined the rest of the Odessa Township Board for his first meeting Monday, June 2, as trustee after winning the seat in a May 6 special election. The five-member board had been operating shorthanded since the fall 2024 general election. Photo by Dennis Mansfield V t J r W 1 w Other option would be for Cordelio to with draw its application. “We have to address it somehow.” Township Supervisor Gary Secor said having Cordelio officials withdraw the application was seemingly not an option. “I’ve asked ifthey consider that,” he said. “They do not wish to consider that.” Secor then urged his fellow board mem bers to consider approving the application, citing his concern that Cordelio could ap peal the board’s decision to the Michigan Public Service Commission. “I don’t think our ordinance would hold muster,” Secor said. “In the event that happens and it is appealed, our ordinance would go away. “That’s the concern I have in taking an adverse action at this time.” Trustee Brad Barrone added he hoped the board would use the township’s ordinance as a tool to work with Cordelio, both over the permit application and future aspects of the wind power project. “Then, we’d have a set of guidelines to work on them with,” Barrone said. “Right now, it’s just useless. Just a thought.” But both Rohrbacher and Township Clerk Lisa Williams said the board need ed to act after local residents packed the township hall to voice their opposition to the Tupper Lake project earlier this year. “No, they didn’t want a wind farm,’’Sec or said. “I’ve not had one complaint (about the testing tower) in the seven months it’s been up.” Even with Baron on board, the vote Monday night did not go smoothly. At first, Barrone stated his intention to abstain, an action which drew a strong rebuke from Rohrbacher and Williams. “I don’tknow howto vote,” Barrone said. The trustee then switched his vote to a “yes,” leaving Secor as the only dissenting board member in the 4-1 vote. “1 was tom over it,” he added afterward. “(Because) I don’t think it’s going to make any difference.” During the second public comment por tion of Monday night’s meeting, Buway said she could not comment on whether the testing tower, once taken down from the Harwood Road site, might be moved to another location. Dennis Mansfield M 9 ikA > I I Hil.' ill r r r I BW:7 /jT J I ( T" M n J » «• J «»r;a«r 9 T. J Y ..'fc R 1 MOlJ • 1. - 5 I I r fU t t I 4 I *• <6*.? I rn.* f f i:* I I * u f '‘YU. J •r »» ‘•V > 5^4’ n «v •» » t '/ I ;ur t,- I « . I I f Lis* I h • i V's A f J Ml I B J fr^ “511. Un^ — isi.i6apjir ii J5”4 t 1 jA I k l> ri TWif 1*^: :u J y'j 1 A 1 I L J . r: * I \«r z V v -Of /«r r. 'Lb'- • ! .r.1 «1 • .n I i ii > I u ? 4 ni r//'' X rz F i I X s* A' f ir I h I * tei I < r't ♦ Ji- * ‘ I I I Ik •A "i I - k*” T f z By*. I 41* Fei 4 •V k I * f )u 1 *< .1 r»*i d I I -^1 -.J 8 A 1. f »It r 1 *1 p I t . . . I I, I s Ml'. V ( »• I I w W. 4< r*’* FR"^ I Y. t ll I I AtM4 F MkV A2^ V1I< % J t { V— \ B I A I Mrau jii |£ntn»ac tL .1 < 3 4*^ r V- J (t,, I '...-Mxu: J ' 'u- I'.f 4i ■ f * \ ■ r* ') r*- t - b 11:'-t > J I i I f /l"’. t .1 I I I [ 4 1 Staff Writer With its newest trustee finally seated at the table, the Odessa Township Board of Trustees voted 4-1 at its regular monthly meeting Monday, June 2, to deny a permit application by Canadian-based Cordelio Power for a wind testing tower that was already set to be taken down. The township board originally voted on the application at its April 7 meeting, with board members leaving the township hall deadlocked 2-2 over the issue. At the time, there was no fifth and decid ing vote, as the board has been operating shorthanded ever since the 2024 general election last November. But, the open trustee seat was filled in a May 6 special election, with Republican newcomer Allan Baron II defeating former board member Patricia Caudill, who was running on the Democratic ticket. According to Cordelio and township officials, the company had previously re ceived a permit for the tower - part of the proposed Tupper Lake Wind Generation project - through the Ionia County Build ing Department, reportedly unaware the township had passed its own wind energy ordinance in May 2019. “Since then, we’ve been trying to rectify the situation with the township,” said Stephanie Buway, senior director for development with Cordelio. Cordelio purchased the Tupper Lake project from Leeward Renewables last year. The Tupper Lake wind power project is projected to have a capacity of 198 mega watts, with between 44 to 47 - depending on the type used - interconnected wind turbines to be installed in Campbell, Odes sa, Sebewa, Boston and Berlin townships. Plans currently call for construction to start in the third quarter of2027, with the project becoming operable in late 2028. At Monday’s meeting, Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher said the 2-2 vote inApril left the issue unsettled, despite a recent newspaper ad stating Cordelio was set to take down the tower, which has been in operation pn Harwood Road since late last year, “the week of June 2.” “But, we still have to act on the appli cation,” Rohrbacher said, adding the only .-i-IUlU*' I 4 CSSS J < .a f 1.7 a '[ Il c I i K J I B 4 < L / ■—i m « b: LJ >■ 1 b .. A’ I >1 3* yt < .*4 1 £ I r 1 I t r T > 'ri. I ib**' r 1 I & z * ? \ ft 1 MV 41 5 I1’^ B s t f i t % n T V4iZ > k 0 V iS i.! I l/l ^^^***** * ’M ■ t IC biJi' AVffl ’Cl , -lorr • r 4 tri' n ll William Joseph, who previously served as manager for the Village of Paw Paw, interviews for the position of deputy manager with Lake Odessa during a special meeting on Saturday, May 31. Photo by Dennis Mansfield .i4 'i IfFr » «f I » ) J ' I iWCS ni I 4 •'» 1 <» .1 7^ Z 1 z i’Mb /i I •J I ' 1 JJ ; fell . r I •H I ■ . in., Z I •±5S.'* r j sr f J ✓ tk I tl I' J r J. J - A :2iA.lT I I • 'xJ t • f i ' * 1 42. J/Il M' 1 /t. .• ! t' t . ai «i‘ r, J ?3 *4 ■ f s r' 'C HIRING Continued from Page 1 » . •* * ’I'M''. <M;' 'IfiriT jjM 3 It I I / Thursday, June 5, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ( I t t t y. X t term in 2017 and then mayor in 2019 before leaving Mt. Pleasant for Paw Paw in 2021. Joseph’s tenure as Paw Paw’s village manager proved to be shorter than antic ipated. Meeting minutes posted on the vil lage’s website, pawpaw.net, state that the council held a special meeting to evaluate Joseph’s performance on Oct. 2,2023. Then, just a week later, council members voted, 5-2, to defeat a motion to enter into negotiations related to a potential contract extension, thereby allowing his initial contract to expire. The runner-up in Saturday’s interview might have been Hanson, a village employee since 2014. In the meantime, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a major in human resources, from Western Michigan University in 2020. Village President Karen Banks said a key factor in selecting a deputy manag er, who would be mentored by interim Manager Gregg Guetschow for a year before a possible promotion to manager, would be longevity, with several council members expressing concerns Christy and Willison could not stay in Lake Odessa long-term. The village has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023, After a review of the candidates, coun cil members voiced they were ready to vote on a recommendation. However, Banks asked for additional time, with the council likely to take up the issue at its next meeting on Monday, June 16. Editor The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) is looking to go back to the drawing board this week after only receiving one response to its request for proposals (RFP) for a chunk of the county’s opioid settlement funds. Researchers at Michigan State University spent much ofthe fall get ting to know Barry County residents with lived experience concerning the opioid epidemic. Barry County SATF Coordinator Liz Lenz shared the data compiled by researchers with the Bar ry County Board of Commissioners in February, ahead of opening the RFP period. The data, Lenz said, identifies com munity needs as the county prepares to divvy out a nearly $ 1.5 million chunk of funding fi-om opioid settlements. MSU’s research team conducted a needs assessment for opioid commu nity needs last year. “They came the last part of August and the first week of September 2024 and they met with people throughout our county, mostly folks with lived experience and relevance to the opioid epidemic and crisis,” Lenz said. Instead of conducting quantita tive research, based on concrete, numerical data, Lenz said the MSU researchers focused more on qualita tive research—hearing directly from residents about their experiences and their opinions. The sole application submitted to the RFP scoring workgroup came from the Barry County Serenity Club, an organization that provides a safe place for addicts and alcoholics and supports them through the recovery process. Lenz and opioid settlement funds RFP scoring committee chairman Bill Mattson recommended commission ers allocate $15,000 to the nonprofit. Those funds will help keep the or- ^5 Financial 'Z' T| ganization running through the end of the year. Commissioners voted to recommend that approval at the reg ular board of commissioners meeting next week, June 10. Despite progress being made to ward disseminating some ofthe funds on Tuesday, Mattson and Lenz agreed they need to reevaluate the RFP appli cation and reach out to organizations who indicated they would apply for the funds and never submitted appli cations. “We weren’t quite sure what to ex pect, and when it all came to the end when we collected all ofthe RFPs, we had one application — which was a bit of a surprise, and some might say a little bit of a disappointment. We had had inquiries and some comments to indicate that people would be sub mitting, and in the end, we had one application,” Lenz said. Lenz said she hopes to reopen the RFP period sometime in the next 30 days after discussion and some tweaking. “We feel we that we need as helpers to steward these opioid settlement funds is review the process, talk to people about why they did not, ifthey had an interest, why they didn’t follow up with a completed application, said Lenz. Lenz also suggested tweaking the application for funds so it is more easily accessible and submittable. The State of Michigan received $800 million from opioid settlements. Of that $800 million, Barry County received $1,499 million. More details about the funds can be found on the Barry County SATF website: barrycountysatf.com/opioid-settlement/. Funds are awarded based on guidance fi'om Johns Hop kins University, the Michigan Asso ciation of Counties and local data. Funding will go toward projects that follow the key strategies listed in the opioid settlement court documents. A FOCUS f F .I 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward .Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS"* CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SIPC Kevin Beck, AAMS^" CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor You should always be able to ask as many ques tions as you’d like when working with your finan cial advisor. So, before you have your annual review, think carefully about what you’d like to ask. Here are a few sugges tions: • Are my goals still realistic? When you first began working with your financial advisor, you may well have articulated several financial goals. For example, you might have said that you wanted to pay for most of your children’s college edu cation, or that you’d like to retire at age 55, or that you hope to travel internation ally every year during re tirement. In fact, you could have many different goals for which you’re saving and investing. When you meet with your financial advisor, you’ll certainly want to ask whether you’re still on track toward meeting these goals, If you are, you can continue with the financial strategies you’ve been following; but if you aren’t, you may need to adjust them. The same is true if your goals have changed. You and your fi nancial advisor will want to build a strategy to address any new or different goals such as emergency cash needs, having adequate in surance protection or estate planning. • Am I taking on too much — or too little — risk? Put market declines in perspective. The financial markets always fluctuate, and these movements will affect the value of your investment portfolio. Sup pose you watch the markets closely every day and track their impact on your invest ments. You may find yourself fretting over their value and wondering whether you’re taking on too much investment risk for your comfort level. Conversely, if during an extended period of market gains your own portfolio appears to be lagging, you might feel that you should be investing more aggressively, which entails greater risk. In any case, it’s important to consuit with your financial advisor to determine your risk risk tolerance tolerance and and use use itit as as aa guideline guideline for for making making inin vestment choices. •• How How will will changes changes in in my life affect my investment strategy? Your life is not static. Over the years, you may experience any num ber of major events, such as marriage, remarriage. loss of a spouse, birth of children or grandchildren, changing jobs or illness leading to early retirement, When you meet with your financial advisor, you will want to discuss these types of changes, because they can affect your long-term goals and your investment decisions. • How are external forc es affecting my investment portfolio? Generally speak ing, you will want to cre ate an investment strategy based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. And, as mentioned, you may need to adjust your strategy based on changes in your life. But should you also make changes based on outside forces, such as interest rate movements, political events, inflation, new tax legislation or news affect ing industries in which you have invested substantially? Try not to make long-term investment decisions based on short-term news. Yet, talk with your financial advisor to make sure your investment portfolio and spending strategy are not out of alignment with relevant external factors. By making these and other inquiries, you can help yourself stay informed about your overall invest ment picture and what moves, if any, you should make to keep advancing to ward your goals. A financial advisor is there to provide you with valuable guidance — so take full advantage of it. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �^.6 0 « A / < •1 I• 4 Thursday, Jone 5, 2025 • <• • BAIMB) I r l)li? ■ wrwTA HastingsBonner com ■ 4 Jf' i I I y fl (ZV* A .',4. \7 f* L Th' i'* B f < 4 *f kz IV i; i / ^:<f. & *XJ>'’ .f > r' S(|S ;< IL 4 < I 4 / I (Continued from Page 1 eighth grade, but we still had some getting used to. Freshman year wus our last year of ‘weirdness. Wesolowski reminded her class mates never to forget the past that had shaped them. But instead, the past equipped them all Io move forward and take on new challenges. We all arc moving on to new chapters. We arc becoming Bruins, Broncos, Technicians, Lakers Wolverines, and Boilermakers But no matter where life takes us. we'll always have our roots and we will always be Panthers,” Wesolowski said and continued. Our community, our pa.si, and everything we've learned along the way will always be what connects us, no matter where our paths may lead. “So, as you move forward, be thank ful for those roots. They've shaped you into the person you arc today, and they will continue to guide you through life. “We may be walking different paths, but we will always be connected to Delton by the com fields, lakes, and H IS - r '' f t I 4 t 4 ‘V < vided information on PACE to commissioners at a committee of the whole meeting. Lean & Green Michigan sets up PACE districts across the slate, where local govern ments opt into the program. Lean & Green has a uniform program state wide to connect developers with private, national lenders. Commissioners voted to establish a PACE district in March this year. The extra financing option can allow developers to construct the Riverwalk Lofts above code and with energy-efficient standards. The cost savings to the developers will, in theory, trickle down to create a savings for future residents of the development in rent or energy costs. Copperrock plans to construct 135 units across three buildings on the two parcels. Developers will also construct a commercial building on the property, which will be used as a community food center/co-op for the county. As'sSPravFoa % YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR REAOERS. You re our Mends, our tamily, our neighbors ...end our future 'e Estimates Yow Community Connection U < IB B THE CELEBRATION TOUR THURSDAY, JULY 17 f! ““ A fl A » k » *4 EARTH, WIND & FIRE SAM HUNT FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 FRIDAY. AUGUSTS Tickets available now at the FireKeepers Box Office or FireKeepersCasino.com. ON 1* CASINO * HOTEL CRCCK 1-94 to Exit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue I Battle Creek, Ml 49014 Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change. t f I e fl > V * t b« ♦ 1 L iU * f• fl I i **• 9 :jl1:j, Ai'i' »• M* I X t ' ■■-■ A ft J I r1 I ft X < f ft A 7 . • •I I ' 1 • 3. t I fit I 4* *5 . •I I I A* ) / ♦> J > 4- 4** '-fVt ■ I ) DKHS graduates celebrate their graduation day by tossing their caps outs after the formal indoor cererrx^ny on May 22 T <>iw ».**tofla JfeBW I •M <,r ■’ •i''' I »> f fkrr w** T. s ft «x > J If OliS.- I I . ( ,-fl fl1 I -r ■ T L 9 4 V- 1 fl* J fl I i ( -r 4 I Lfl u f k > fl » ♦ I Standing behind the podium is Jim Hogoboom, who is in his first year as principal for DKHS. Sitting in the first row, directly behind the podium, in a blue shirt, tie, and suit, is first-year Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Wright, who said he has enjoyed getting to know the students from the Class of 2025 and believes they will accomplish great things in the future. ' ‘ -I w ! jflSC I®® »> > 110 I.-* W ! u* *« I J •* r ' < HASS band program performs its signature Concert in the Hayfield 1^* I »* i ■■ r-) • - I ► 13 fl* L-r • i4 X /fl** II* I wi' I k <4 i I .* 4 5 Bft« V " "i- J K J,) « i ‘-s’ 1— 7 I -- ♦ I 4^ to r ^L,Aft fl 12-^ M. ■- -— txt; I wr^ fl •4 . ' tS W1P 4 “I A > V .w fl I u A* 1 H -* fl IB^ X •* 4 • fl* « ■ IF ai:x^ •T t r 4J /V 4 I V I I ** B I *> 4 » VP. 1 / * •1 i I Last Thursday’s Concert in the Hayfield attracted hundreds of Hastings band supporters, who made the trip to the farm of Louts and Mary Wierenga to hear the annual performance Photo courtesy of Hastings Area Schools V or i * >fl 1fc * 6 fl >■ - J fl* * -fl'. •<' H ^*1 Cr^i I ': w I ■aKsr* ” ta J •e' UMBpr-JS-,y;giBy, M TSJ ? 0ig I I f ft I e I ' V 4. 11 0 • uwa-.y I r I Si I I a, SR I 41^1 _ f . I I BLUfaJiM a> V •> ■flI The Hastings Area Schools band program traded in its air conditioned, state-of-the-art performing arts center for a hayfield last Thursday. If you wanted a seal al the event, you had to bring it with you. And no one was grumbling; it’s become a beloved annual tradition. The school held its annual Concert in the Hayfield last week, its second edition since returning last year from a lengthy hiatus following the COVID19 pandemic. What started off nearly a decade ago as a modest event and fundraiser that brought in about $1,000 for the program has blossomed into one of the program's marquee concerts of the season. This year’s event featured per * formances by the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra in addition to a combined ,, Hastings band that included members , from multiple grade levels and boasted over 180 students and a few guests. The Concert in the Hayfield acts as a lucrative fundraiser for the program, featuring concessions and a silent auc tion on site, as well. Longtime band supporter, former HASS school board member and former Master Farmer of the Year Louis Wierenga Jr. and his wife, Mary, host the shindig on their farm, located on North Charlton Park Road in Hastings. — Hastings Area Schools I ft j ■ d it I I J fl •v'-’ I IX/Ul ; ’Ais.zb ft 9 *• Continued from Page 1 to stated laws that were passed in 2023 that call for Michigan to achieve a 100-percent clean ener gy standard by 2040. Moore said he was attending Tuesday’s county board meeting to help answer some of the concerns being raised, including such issues as trees being cut down at the con struction sites, whether the compa ny has insured the project and the existence of a decommissioning bond, the removal of topsoil, and the potential for hazardous materials or chemicals possibly to cause contamination issues, as well as the company’s efforts to keep people updated on the project According to Moore, work crews have recently removed about 150 trees. “All of them are on our own property or property associated with the project,” he said. “I know on a project like this, it’s a big one, probably one of the big- gest in Barry County in the last decade or so ... We're constantly updating and educating people on what’s happening. “We have nothing to hide on this project.” He added that, while there is no requirement for the project to be insured, Consumers Energy has provided the county with a decommission bond that would fund future cleanup at the solar farm, if the power company wasn’t able to do so on its own. In making such a bond part of its ordinance regulating such proj ects, Moore lauded commission ers and other county officials for protecting local residents. “We have no problem with that,” he said. “We were really happy to see it and support it.” But, Moore said the company has every intention of living up to its agreement with Barry County and plans to fund any decommissioning of the solar fund once it outlives its operational life in 20 to 40 years. “It’s our project,” he said. “We own it and we’re expecting to d BA- r I^M I 1 M fl '■ T- •1 4 ft. «b* :v *• •• ■ '■'flllr,. j^ **<? * A* > k X■ 4 s;2 s I*. flflh • •*! «kflt «• t V -r( t fflM ■?r « l?s * » > Jt'i •5' If: -A... s continue to own it.” As far as answering other concerns, Moore added that the solar panels will be cleaned with “simple water” to clear off any dust and that no topsoil will be removed. However, he said some topsoil will be “moved around” to allow for grading, with the soil remaining on site and plans call ing for it to be put back. Also, solar panels being installed as part of the project contain “no hazardous materials,” according to Moore. He added the panels are currently consid ered to be 85 to 95 percent recy clable “right now.” One surprising concern that had come up, according to Moore, were statements about the possible use of eminent domain. Moore said eminent domain has not been used to secure “any parcel of this proj ect, I hope that puts this to rest” Moore’s full statement before the county board on Tuesday may be viewed on YouTube by search ing “Barry County Committee of the Whole 6/3/2025.” ft I /Ji ‘ flj! J g®-" *v I ( 4, * J I SOLAR JOHN FOGERTY •ATTII r ! I 4 w I >. I s IR **wn i*L. ''‘•53*1 hs 4 '0* ik,. 'A, A *. 5» III I - *to • ’ 'ft .v * * V i * T k ■I '1 NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME GET YOUR ¥ < XV Start Saving Today - Use Spray Foam FIREKEEPERS n .■f ,9 I 517-983-0954 I I J i I ft '.J 4 l' » J;'' \e • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation * < 6 a Barry County commissioners at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting voted to recommend approval for a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) special assessment financing request from Copperrock Construction at the board’s next meeting. If approved next week, Copperrock will be able to take advantage of an extra $4,399,000 in financing to be used for improvements during construc tion that will improve energy effi ciency at the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts, located at 328 and 420 E. Mill Street. Adopted by the Michigan Legislature in 2010, the PACE Statute provides an opportunity for developers to receive funding from private, secure lenders for ener gy-efficient construction projects above code. Earlier this spring, Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan pro- > • 1 4^1^’ I *r Molly Macteod Editor ■X r 4ft Commissioners recommend approval for Riverwaik Lofts PACE financing request 9 << I ¥t b< Jtum on May 22. gradual cm day at DKHS. is Dr Greta Munger, who is new th« year a r - as^&statfTt r;igh s • DELTON free ,1 y .* flavored sodas from Johnny’s. I a si-forwarding through the basics of elementary school and the awk wardness of middle school. Sinclair encouraged Ihe DKHS class of 2025 to rise to the occasion of challenges and Icam. l>on't be the person who spends the next IO years reminiscing about ‘the good or days.’ Be the person who wakes up excited for what’s next. Build a life so full of purpose and curiosity that you don't have to look back you're too busy living it. The moment you settle is the moment you accept less than you deserve," said Sinclair, and added the following. To create the future w-e w ant, we have to take risks the kind (hat pull us out of our comfort zones and push us to change. The kind that are uncomfortable, uncertain, and some times even scary . But that's where the growth happens. The life we dream of won’t come to us just because we wait. We have to chase it. We have to be bold enough to try something new, even when failure is a possibility. That’s how we grow.” 1 I I I I r 'Z Standing behind the | / *-^ iX 4 4 Ito .d I t "■"to. •a ' 4 fl' ?K J x. X. <1 ir. ( •N. ? 'Hi 1 I « :T • kt « r I A ( X ft t •fl I 'n, * ( A ; , '4 % Hi', I A* I -• >■< w■ I /•; • -»'A > *?T, ( 1 1 V A il. I U.'N. ■■ «s ■ ''i .<c>, lUf 3 I ft** If I o JB_ ft I _ ''Uto? ■ 4 I ’to.- I’ nX < 2 M WHSS iV, «* t’ .. r I '' ’ K Stif i a r i' » Vj X « no: IW’ 51 j wI „H t ) rl1 1 f I I i I I 1 t f I 1: L 4. . ♦ s �♦9 w I b B Ik A. I f. I www.HastingsBanner.com wr> Library to host private screening of climate change documentary ‘ 4ft*- ^ll Yi I 1 lori Jj 1 K ? I V •• *• *1 1 i • 4 J > XI. v4ri?«?i 7 / r H I J? I ff » I * •i 'V. w ;C » ! I >s. t * T •1 I • 4!!■> J. I t ^1.. I ’ I * r *z • X 1/ r 9 * j "T, I •> * k I J *1 5 J The choir continues to perform, with Ethan Holmes serving as the group’s accompanist. The concert is set to open with ‘‘Great is Thy Faithfulness,” ar ranged by Dan Forrest, and will continue on with a variety of solo and group arrangements. The doors for the concert will open at 2:30 p.m. at the church located at 600 S. Main St. in Eaton Rapids and, in lieu of tickets, a freewill offering will be taken. — DM The Lakewood Area Choral Soci ety is set to host its first performance for 2025, “Great is Thy Faithfulness: A Sacred Choral Music Concert,” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids The concert will feature many new works, as well as old favorites. Now, in its 40th year, LACS owes its existence to Dr. Robert Oster, who reportedly acted upon hearing a request for an adult community choir in 1985 and set out to do just that. f I / "r V Choral Society hosts first concert of 2025 on June 8 t -»' • kw. 4 w r 1 t. I DO YOU REMEMBER? fl [ ‘ -<3> I V L J 4 4 A*' «».> I I* w ‘ . ,1 * 1 •'l r I t' A ''*‘r i »> •; •R 1 • A-; I . f s * r ! J * A *1 6. ‘i s- 't -ti- ■fl ft f. »<•. •’I ; X J. Vi « » 's *•.* 4 . w. I * ftj. 'I**' s l?l '■‘i r 1 r CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 TREE SERVICE The Hastings Public Library, along with the Barry County Earth Alliance, is set to host a private screening of the documentary film, “Climate Sisu.” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday June 18, with the film’s creator. Grand Valley State Uni versity professor Elena Lioubimtseva on hand to introduce the movie and answer questions. The documentary, which seeks to address climate change and community resilience in Michigan, reportedly will take the audience on a journey from the Grand Valley campus “up north” in search of community knowledge about climate action, resilience, adaptation and education. The solutions the documentary features range from planting new grape varietals in vineyards to pushing for passenger train service to northwest Michigan to adapting city planning in the Upper Peninsula to prepare for environmental shifts. A Finnish word, “sisu” means “ex traordinary determination, courage, and resoluteness in the face of adversity.” Lioubimtseva is a professor of ge ography and sustainability planning at GVSU with more than 30 years of field research across four continents. She is also the co-founder and leader of the GVSU Climate Change Education Solutions Network. For those unable to attend the private screening, the documentary is also availDM able on YouTube. f BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterty Logging 269-8187793. MEMORY THOMAS R. SHERIDAN 4/3/1953-6/3/2022 Never Forgotten Missed Forever Always Loved -VS 20 GARAGE SALES HUGE ESTATE SALE 4038 Heath Rd., Hastings: June 7th & 8th: 9am5pm. Log splitter, chainsaws, tool chest, too many tools to list. Concrete forms and hardware, some household items. HUGE YARD SALE: 1900 Boulder Dr., Hastings. June 12-13-14, 9am6pm. New and used men’s, women’s and kids clothing, furniture, toys, new indoor cushions, lots of misc. Bulk discounts on new clothing. There is something here for everyone! BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS II IC < > *»*r'k i« r I p fl > Herb workshop scheduled for June 8 il I 3 C A T I 4^. I CROWING TURKEY ? , *rV — BANNER JUNE?, 2018 — I ’ ■■ •■(Ww,; ► 15 st>H. I F V *?■«! I ^«4iraa» It ft k « :M I I w . 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There are several no trespassing signs posted throughout the property, including the area ofthe other landowner ofthe proper ty,” Johnson said. The property is jointly owned by the township and a resident who lives near the water tower site. Out of respect for the residents who reside in that direct area, Johnson is asking people to take the no trespassing signs seriously. “It’s dangerous up there. You never know what ground you are standing on because it’s under construction,” John- ;* » if* OB, f • 108” Backs - Wide Variety / 4 ■r oft .jt t• I * • Gift Certificates Available 7 '.f r < *■* X ;O\ J/' I t Corewell Health Pennock on May 12, 2025 to Courtney Madalinski and Joe Madalinski of Hastings. I >4 I ,< 1 SPIRIT BUS • • • • • • • • • • • • ■ BASEBALL GAME 5/28 >' I - » Thank you Ken's Kul/ for sponsoring the Hustings Athletic Boosteis Saxon Spirit Bus h ^ -h 1 fl <»' J :i ■'H •z 3 •i 'O' Jesus Loves Zou z QUESTIONS: «■■■ ASK US... I I ( # 218 E. State St., Hastings • t '< Courbin Keith Madalinski, born at . v‘ t *« Health Pennock on May 10, 2025 to Kathrin-Lee Oudekerk and Taylor Burnett of Middleville. ***** • Threads, Zippers, Trims, etc. f:. I Cash Henry Burnett, born at Corewell <A p k . jJ >«:24 arf 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 . * c* < H son explained. “So, if you see signs like that posted, avoid the area, not only out of respect for the residents but for the construction crew, and we’d like them to do their job and get out of there as quickly as possible and get some water in that tower.” VanHoose said the biggest challenge for the entire job was space. “We had very limited space to position a crane of that size. Once the stem was set, that did free up some space, but it was still tight. When cranes of that size show up to a job it is essential that they are set up in the correct location,” VanHoose explained. “It is something that we deal with daily, so our crew did a fantastic job at overcoming the obstacles we had. “When topping out the tower with the bowl, we had to install 220,500 pounds of » Quilt Fabrics - First Quality 4 Pennock on May 8, 2025 to JoAnna Sawdy and Damien Ward of Vermontville. counterweight and 115 feetofluffingjib.” The counterweight is the weight on the back of the crane that holds it in place when something is hanging offthe crane. “The crew we have with this crane is extremely top-notch, and I could not do a simple job without them,” VanHoose said. “We are a family and a team, we pick up the slack when needed and al ways help each other safely get any job completed, no matter what hurdles are thrown our way. If not for my crew, I would not be able to do my job.” ^4 } Health Pennock on May 8, 2025 to Rachael Delong and Steven Delong of Nashville. ***** r k I u Odin Lane Delong, born at Corewell I r e . 1/ 11 ■ t > . Continued from Page 2 I I r «w With all the excitement about the water tower, Barry Township Chief of Police Jenney Johnson is asking people not to go past the "no trespassing" signs placed near the water tower site. 1 Corewell Health Pennock on May 7, 2025 to Samantha Cappon and Ezekiel Cappon of Lake Odessa. ***** Adalyn, born at Corewell Health M r* J I I r I Penelope Roselyn Cappon. born at 4 .i.- i Corewell Health Pennock on May 6, 2025 to Tiffany Kidder and Michael Kidder of Nashville. xy M * *«' G Neva Christine Kidder, born at V /. .. .< t4 t ’>■ Health Pennock on May 2, 2025 to Blake Turner and Matt Turner of Nashville. • « X t.* Weston Jay Turner, born at Corewell 4 <* t r . i Corewell Health Pennock on April 29, 2025 to Victoria Roth and Alex DeLeon of Hastings. ***** « » V 'f % •» I- • •: ‘nt- « * i.,' I* • r« n 9 I I I ■ 4 > 1• 4 :iK '> s I % 4^ s 4 i PRIVATE J X «* k r t ft .4* ’>• >* ■r< •p < 4- ^.1 r-j *I * 4 I V t T 1 • rf •« . I* ■i *1 r Damon Michael DeLeon, bom at Area residents can learn about common herbs used for natural pest management at a free work shop this weekend. Michigan State University Pollinator Champion and Master Gardener Robbin Glass will lead the workshop on Sunday, June 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees of the class will learn about common herbs and their pest management uses, including how to deter harmful bugs and keep deer out of vegetable gar dens. The workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA School at 904 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact MM Glass at 517-652-3056. Four turkeys have been frequent visitors at the Bill Miller home in Hastings. Here, the only tom in the group shows off his full fan of feathers for the camera. The nearby meerkats, unimpressed, remain motionless. Courtesy photo I i % L 5 Thursday, June 5, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 945-9673 Hulsi Cleaners Pickup Station < 1 ' -*w- I II I t f •Mf p * • t 4^ • • • it's a b • X • B i I’foa^ Day to be a baxon! •! < .9MI • ■ W~» < • <> \ £ jf in? V B. I -J OPEN: Monday-Friday 6 am-5:3Q pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm a » 74 I* »♦ I R I g IB "a** • *1 1 • *1 ♦ I • #> »z? S f I i J S A' 7s ' ;Y ,1 •IJ^ -5 • fl s. ' J 'i.^. r �I, 5* I •iTI .J •As 6 Thursday, June 5, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I = 1 www.HastingsBanner com I •» F 9 J- i4, OBITUARIES 9 A ? J 4 I f § <4 uw * I I* • * ./ ' jIL 4 I -9 I 5 f . I 1 r I J r J Ik VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM ih >} I *** '«*■ Fy-/r * —e. Ronald “George” James Carole Kay Greer Carole "Mikey" Kay Greer, passed away on May 27, 2025, in her Delton, Ml home. Mikey's life was a tapestry of love, kindness, and gentle humility that touched everyone she knew. She was born on January 11, 1958, in Battle Creek, Ml, the daughter of Jack and Vera (Babcock) Milks. A proud graduate of Delton High School class of 1976, Mikey carried the spirit of her youth throughout her life, always eager to learn and grow. She possessed an innate ability to make those around her feel welcomed and cherished. Mikey married her soulmate Charles Greer on April 6,1994 and her love for Chuck was evident in everything she did. She was a fabulous cook, a passion that she lovingly shared with friends and family. Mikey’s heart found its joy in the simplicity of life. Her garden was a place of tranquility and beauty, a reflection of the care and thought she put into every plant and flower. She found solace in the great outdoors, whether it was a quiet afternoon on her pontoon boat, a weekend camping under the stars, A loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away this past weekend. Ronald George" James was born February Sth. 1955. to parents Harold James and Orucella Babcock. He was born and raised in Hastings, Michigan, and proud to be a master electrician. He is survived by his kids, Jamie and Lori James, and Lindsey and Toni Jacinto: grandkids Kayleigh, Preston, and Jacee; siblings Ray and Rose James, Joni Mezeske, Charlie and Julie James, Rick James, multiple or a successful hunt for mushrooms in the woods. These simple pleasures were the threads of the beautiful quilt that was her life. Described by those who knew her as having a heart of gold, Mikey was the ! M embodiment of kindness. She approached life with a sweetness and humility that endeared her to many. Her thoughtfulness was evident in every act; from the way she listened to the way she offered support. Mikey's loving nature was her signature, a hallmark that will be deeply missed by all. She was the beloved wife of Charles u Chuck" Greer; the cherished sister of Cheryl Church; and the adoring human to her animal babies: Megan, Mac, and Ash. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jack and Vera Milks. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Battle Creek Fraternal Order of Eagles #299 located at 19757 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, Ml 49017. Arrangements by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service (269) 965-5145. www. bachmanhebble.com I M .-r. I / »1 a tM ff.91 I r ?2 >• . 1 4 i r H « »f I .t. A I T i I » W 4^' Vr ri' V ■1 I ♦ JI • *41 •.h litfM -< r: *T I, £1 .«l ■ J I .s J&i* HASTINGS PUBUC LIBRARY a IN M 1 I I I SCHEDULE b* :J 1*^ 4 «w 8 J .......... ....... Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for li brary programs and activities, Thursday, June 5 - Movie Memo ries and Milestones watches a 1934 film starring Charles Ruggles and Mary Boland, 5 p.m. Friday, June 6 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7 - Very Barry Family Event at Tyden Park, 9 a.m. Monday, June 9 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m. P j I 2 I • ‘T j •/ a r» J T*^ C X •i r * A I t r n nieces and nephews, and his loving ex-wife, Linda James. He IS preceded in death by his brother Randy James. Dad was full of laughter and joy to be around and he will truly be missed. Love you dad, and we're so glad we got to be around each other these past St r few years. We love you and I will always miss our good times. whether it was on the golf course, in the backyard, or at Disney and all the other places, we have had great times. Love you old man. take care. .dS Tuesday, June 10 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; Youth Makerspace with 4-H: Crafty Creations (grades 3-12), 10:30 a.m.; Teen Zine Making (grades 9-12), 1 p.m.; community mental health workers, 2 p.m.; Pow erful Tools for Caregivers, 4 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess. 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio. 11:30 a.m.; Touch-A-Truck in the fire department parking lot. 2 p.m.; rain garden workshop and demonstration with Thornapple River Watershed. 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. 1 I J F** I X * B •* , I » I 1 1? < :j>4 *• f I I e • i e I /f * 1 J 5^ > •,I. ■ , -.1'; r I i z I I i I I < (* -J k ’< I s ■fe 4 if J 1 B ‘ fi 4 J ? j / 1 8 J S-«. VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM * r Worship Togeth er '1 ■ Af C < Z X LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. Website: 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Website; www.hastingsffee www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. me±odist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a,m.; Worship and Nursery. 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. Those interested can register for these events and find more I Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m,, Kids 4 Truth June 1-Sept. 30 —Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White’s paintings will be on display and for sale in the Institute's Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission. June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk: “The Rainbow Hunters" by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them all over their neighborhood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. June 2-30 — Hike the News. Hike and get the latest inside news on insects. What is an insect, and why are they so important to us? This hike is free and self-guided on the Green a.m. Sunday. *y * Study -c A A WORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF HotUne’Ibob&EqoiiHnent 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 • X T J « F i • ! « — •■ r*. . 1 » . r <• ' -.‘15? T i , wwj V A j I ' -• .J, .“iLl.... ' <» •.« r r I f r** ;x: wV X 4 I i r «►** r * I I , I f f f ' I ) t 1 I isk. f .V .TO » 1 1 1 • - • 0 “ii*' ' r > *'*r. I If; A JIU..- » I ‘,'t r^-.i ■ ' 1 • •*& I •Se. .'•ft .. S’-* 1 > \ "5* s 5 A./. ' V.'; ri J 1 » ^Bi. I A , » k s . \ .9 •> >v J NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING svncTMRSBma L_ 1,. i * i V CW . /■ •1 V I Mijn.41 I I > DEADLINES Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas < I J w. 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Then, hit the trails to look for some of Barry County’s very best birds. This program will occur rain or shine. Tuesday, June 10 — Eastern Box Turtle Party. 10 a.m.-noon. Wednesday, June 11 — Stewardship Experience. 10 a.m.noon. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. p * 1 School Youth Group; 6:30 Bible ’.4 SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Ihis information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 t rw.- (Children Kindergarten-5th Service: 10 a.m. Products «a» 1 I p '•I > Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH p.m. 8609. i ✓ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Email hastfTnc@gmail.com. ■ iJf-. information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ I 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. 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This cherished, locally owned venue served for decades as a cultural touchstone and gathering place for the com munity. Revered for its intimate charm and rich history, the Strand was more than just a movie house; it was a landmark where generations came together to enjoy film, friendship and a shared sense of their hometown — often in a line of theatergoers that stretched from the front door to the end of the block. The 428-seat Hastings Strand Theatre opened as early as 1915, inspired by the grand Strand Theatre that had debuted the previous year in New York City at 47th Street and Broadway. In its early decades—up through the 1960s—the moviegoing experience at the Hastings Strand was marked by ceremonial and communal traditions. Before each film, a local organ ist seated at the front of the auditorium provided live musical accompaniment. Twelve-foot red velvet cur tains would slowly part to reveal the American flag on screen, accompanied by the playing of the National Anthem. This was followed by a 5- to 1 O-minute news reel featuring national headlines and visual reports. During the 1940s and 1950s, these newsreels served as a vital visual supplement to print journalism, especially in an era when many households had yet to acquire a television. Prior to 1920, Roy A. Goshom served as the owner and operator of the Strand Theatre. Although primitive forms of television existed as early as the 1920s, the technology remained experimental and was not yet available to the general public. It would not be until the mid-1940s that television began to reach consumers on a broader scale. Even then, early broadcasts were in black and white, viewed on small circular or oval shaped screens typically measuring only 5 to 7 inches across; hence the appeal of a 24-foot movie screen. Around 1920, Roy Goshom sold ±e Strand Theatre to Ray J. Branch, a progressive figure who over the next four decades would emerge as a national leader in the theater and exhibitor industry. In the 1940 Hastings City Directory, the Barry Theater made its first appear ance, with Ray Branch managing both the Strand and the Barry. The Strand was located at 213 West State Street, while the Barry stood on the same side of the street at 117 E. State St.; separated by approximately a dozen storefronts. The Strand offered seating for 428 patrons, while the Barry accommodated 350. Mr. Branch employed bo± staff and family members to operate the two heaters. In 1930, the once-prominent balcony of the Strand Theatre was removed, marking the end of an era for the popular downtown venue. A decade and a half later, in 1944, Ray Branch acquired the aging Hastings Hotel during the height of wartime rationing, a time when staples were scarce and every transaction carried the weight of uncertainty. By the time of the 1950 United States Census, ±e Branch family had become deeply involved in the daily operations of both the hotel and its adjoining theater. Ray’s wife, Anna, managed ticket sales with practiced efficiency; his son Raymond Jr. handled cleaning and general maintenance; Robert manned the ticket booth; and young Richard worked as the hotel’s desk clerk. This family-run enterprise carried on into the early 1950s until the eventual closure of the Barry Theater brought a quiet end to its cinematic chapter. Yet the memory lingered. Longtime residents may recall the imposing marquee that once beckoned moviegoers, still jutting out above the sidewalk. Though its illumi nated letters no longer advertised coming attractions, the structure remained, repurposed and rebranded as Leary’s Auto Sport Shop—a nostalgic relic of Hastings’ golden age of film. These theaters played a vital role in the social life of Hastings. Situated at opposite ends of State Street, they provided convenient entertainment options that enriched the cultural life of the community and added to the vitality of the downtown district. Their develop ment over time reflects broader trends in the American movie theater industry, as they adapted to technological advancements and shifting audience tastes. Television had begun to exert a noticeable influence on movie attendance, drawing audiences away from theaters and into the comfort of their own living rooms. In the early 1960s, Mr. Branch would sell the Strand to Gordon M. Bennett, from Middleville, who in 1959 was working for the United Film Service that special ized in the creation of short films commissioned by organizations to promote products, services, or public messages. These films were often shown in schools, at trade shops or on television. Gordon Bennett undertook a series of modernizations to revitalize the theater and attract a new audience. He eliminated several outdated features, including the tra ditional organ music and ushers with flashlights guid ing patrons to their seats. The refreshment counter was also notably expanded, offering a wider selection of concessions. On April 1,1970, Bennett ran a full-page advertisement in the Hastings Reminder announcing the creation of a “regional university” for the “Awake Minority,” which he claimed was intended to rid the country of the antiquated, decrepit and archaic beliefs espoused by out-of-touch, self-appointed puritans. When the ad drew significant backlash, he reminded critics that the announcement had been published on April Fools’ Day. A few years later, in 1973, Bennett made another bold move by removing 250 seats, reducing the theater’s capacity to 178, as part of a risky transition to a dinner theater format. Many members of the online Facebook group r .J a*. t fnrrta. ’i J J. « 9 > <SHOF k- th * * J) t “t % » ‘M i H H.5hjiid *< V 4 V 4 f * A I w* « .*e f V • I U fl •T r r 3^ The Strand Theatre stood on State Street where the current GQT Hastings 4 theater stands today. This undated photo was taken sometime before the theater was sold to Gordon M. Bennett in the early 1960s. Courtesy photos V 7 “Hastings History” fondly recall the heydays of the Strand Theatre. Jim Jacobs remembered seeing many movies there during the 1950s, particularly the day his entire school, St. Rose Elementary, attended a screening of “The Ten Commandments.” Angie Isabella Meyer shared that she once worked at the Strand and recalled a hole in the wall behind one of the theater’s screen curtains. Through that opening, there was access to an old stage or performance room. Shirley Kilmer reminisced about the newsreels shown at the Strand, noting that they always ended with a dramatic image of a large camera turning, followed by the words, “The eyes and ears of the world. THE END!” In May of 1983, the Strand Theatre was purchased by Stephen I. Johnson of Hastings Manufacturing. At that time, the Strand only had 216 seats. Under the management of Gary Hill, the theater underwent a much-needed modernization and was renamed “The Cinema.” Eventually, the century-old venue was incorporat ed into the Goodrich Quality Theaters (GQT) chain. Originally a single-screen theater, it was expanded to include four screens with a total seating capacity of 703. The building itself was expanded into the lot once occupied by the Hastings Hotel which had been demol ished in August of 1994. Once again, what was once the Strand was being modernized, with upgrades such as digital sound, digital projection, and the installation of recliner seating. The theater’s 4K projection gives viewers vivid colors with the sharpest details, brightest images and highest resolution picture available. In March 2020, the theater was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it reopened in October of that year, it faced intermittent closures as pandemic-related difficulties persisted. Subsequently, in February 2021, a partnership between Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group acquired the assets of Goodrich Quality Theaters Inc. This partner ship oversees a total of 174 movie theaters across the United States, with the majority of GQT Movies’ loca tions situated in Michigan. The historic “Strand” theater lives on today under the name GQT Hastings 4, with Ethan Torres serving as its cunent manager. During a recent conversation, Ethan shared that many of his longtime, older patrons frequently inquire about the original Strand Theatre and its storied past. Intriguingly, it is said that behind the screen in Theater 2, remnants of the original Strand stage still endure, quietly preserving a tangible link to the theater’s rich heritage. This subtle preservation offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, connecting present-day visitors with the golden era of the Strand’s early days. David Miller is a moderator for the “Hastings History ' Facebook group. JI Wfij z -Tflr^’ttt X TEfliiP :M||| « fl I I i <4 11 4 fl I t t -4 5 * > (. Ila >Jr <• ' i T hr k i tl I j 1 t s ' ft’*. I I .;t 1 IJ A 'I s’ I ( 4. t 4 b Ifl 4 V X r •4; A ** a. aI W’SiS 1 I f A J 1* On April 1, 1970, Strand owner Gordon Bennett ran a full-page advertisement in the Hastings Reminder announcing the creation of a "regional university for the “Awake Minority.” The advertisement, published on April Fools’ Day. made a big splash among locals. h X STRAND THEATRE .......... “ SUN. tflfl MON., FEB. t1 and 12 M*, RARRY THEATRI . .... ............... I, ,,»■ I M0N,» FCe. It SUN bM 12 LAODi* Back «Ith a «4AC.' LAMOUR " BRACKEN I • f « * 11 ? At ■ i (Mart* Afl feM GIL ..(•tnLAMB I. I *' I I J I » if* Ibr* fl I T** T V* t- V 9 * ALAM I LADD VOUNG /*<i • tan* ncimcoiu A ?_ a. i W. «< V AM) \0'A nnobv ftp «4 I »z a Tda/.'!'. a KlTinn A A . A A ;ii * THiAtM Nffl^ I fl» ItOl » W I tu U— U « Al I lU e r /• c. k pucH - au Um . .-'-^•-fc« mm Nbu' . Ray J. Branch owned both the Barry and Strand theaters in the 1940s. Pictured here are movie posters from both theaters in 1944. Photo courtesy of Diane Haines ) 1 * PB ?» IV •r 5tand J V • « •1 4F 4 f I « < .p b •i -.1 AwA The Strand Theatre was located next to the Hastings Hotel. Ray J. Branch, who owned both the Strand and the Barry theaters in the 1940s. purchased the Hastings Hotel in 1944. ♦• i �I 4 1 J Thursday, June 5, 2025 8 THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice is given under section 3212 of the MCL 600.3212, that the following Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, 236, the mortgaged premises, or some part MCL 600.3212, that the following PM on July 3, 2025. The amount due on at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 03^ the mortgage may be greater on the day of 2025. The amount due on the mortgage at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 does not automatically entitle the purchaser A potential purchaser is encouraged to A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Pamela Wurm, MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Sabrina L. a single woman Original Mortgagee; United Wright, single woman Original Mortgagee: States of America acting through the Rural Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, or successor agency. Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date United States Department of Agriculture of March mortgage: 05, of mortgage: March 29, 2022 Recorded on March 31, 2022, in Document No. 2022- 2004 Recorded on March 10, 2004 Recording 003411, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on May 29, 2025, in Document Instrument 1123431. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Forty- Foreclosing Assignee (if any): M & T Bank Amount claimed to No. 2025-004462. Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Five and 34/100 Dollars ($142,645.34) Mortgaged be due at the date hereof: One Hundred premises; Sixty-FourThousand Five Hundred Twenty- Hastings, in Located the Township County ,and Barry of Seven and 55/100 Dollars ($164,527.55) described Mortgaged as; LOT 20 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES, AS RECORDED IN premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; Lot 5, Block 6, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, Gull Lake scored four runs in the top of the first inning and then added a run in each of the next four innings, eventually going on to a 14-2 win over the Hastings varsity baseball team in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final at Harper Creek High School Saturday. The Blue Devils combined 13 hits, 11 walks and managed four unearned runs against the Saxons. Hastings scored single runs in the sec ond and fifth innings. The Blue Devils then really broke things open with six runs in the top of the seventh. The Saxons’ four hits on the day in cluded a double from Jackson Hayes and singles by Tyler Frazer, Dustin Lampart and Colten Denton. Denton had an RBI. Isaiah Wilson scored a run for the Saxons in the fifth when he was hit by a pitch, stole second and then advanced around on a couple of passed balls by the Blue Devil reliever. Kyle Jousma scored the Saxons’ other run, on to run for Hayes after his double not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. to free and clear ownership of the property, Date Sports Editor may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale Service Brett Bremer mortgaged premises, or some part of them, highest bidder for cash or cashier's check Housing Blue Devils beat Saxons in district final in Battle Creek mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the of them, at a public auction sale to the Chamberlain's Addition to the City, formerly LIBER Village 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29. Commonly of Hastings, according to www.HastingsBanner.com the 4 I 3 ? in the bottom of the second. He came' home on an RBI single to the right side by Denton. Jackson Duffie was 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles to help power the Blue Devil attack. He scored two runs and drove in two, and walked once. Max Markham, had a big day too going 2-for-3 with a' pair of singles. He had two runs scored, three RBls and walked three times. John Lucki and Luke Anderson had two hits apiece for the Blue Devils too. ■ CJ Bennecke got the win for the Blue Devils on the mound. He struck out nine in four innings while allowing one run on three hits. He didn’t walk a batter. It was the only game of the postseason for the Saxons. They were slated to face Pennfield in a district semifinal Satur day morning, but it was found after the Panthers’ win over Thomapple Kellogg in the pre-district round of the state tour nament that there had been a pitch count violation against the Pennfield team. Gull Lake beat district host Harper Creek 5-3 in its district semifinal ball game. recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber known as 1989 Campground Rd, Hastings, 1 / I 4 •t 1 I I I ~ ■'Tr i with the days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished referenced property is sold at a foreclosure foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, Sports Editor St. Johns pitcher David Thelen shut down Lakewood in a com plete-game victory in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals at Ionia High School Saturday. Thelen struck out five and didn’t walk a batter through seven innings while allowing just three hits. The Vikings had a double from Carter Stewart and singles from Seth Willette and Brady Makley. The Redwings put together a 13-hit attack. The top four guys in the St. Johns line-up had two hits apiece and all nine batters had at least one hit. Kyle Lockwood was 2-for-2 with two walks and three runs scored. Seth Shank, Brandon Schomisch and Hunter Grinnell had two singles each. Shank drove in two runs. Grinnell scored once and walked once. The only extra-base hit for the Redwings was a double from Nicholas Schafer. He was 1 -for-3 with a walk and two under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, held responsible to the person who buys responsible the property at the mortgage foreclosure to the person who buys the property at sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the the property during the redemption period. mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption Brett Bremer pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at held Vikings shut out in district semifinal with St. Johns 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 later; or unless extinguished pursuant to be Attention homeowner: If you are a military period. Attention service member on active duty, if your homeowner: If you are a military service period of active duty has concluded less member on active duty, if your period of than 90 days ago, or if you have been active duty, please contact active duty has concluded less than 90 ordered to days ago, or if you have been ordered to the attorney for the party foreclosing the active duty, please contact the attorney for mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. M & T Bank Mortgagee/ the party foreclosing the mortgage at the Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. telephone number stated in this notice. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 300. Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 24031216 1563461 (06-05){06-26) (06-05)(06-26) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JULY 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perry Snook, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Home Mortgage Corp •> Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2021 and recorded April 5,2021 in Instrument Number 2021-004544 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 20, 2024, in Instrument Number 2024004599, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five and 48/100 Dollars ($182,685.48). FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION , Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 3,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Sundago Park, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 71, Barry County Records. 65 Sundago Park St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 5,2025 Ale No. 25-007226 Arm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 I r ■ OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; IFYOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM a.m./p.m. on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Leroy S. Martinez of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community Credit Union dated the 13th day of August, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of August, 2018, in Document No. 2018-008112 of the Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $189,442.57 plus accrued interest at 5.62500% percent per annum. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described 9 r’* W >iirt Hfl * 'Mt 4 a □ 1 ♦ IC I k ff J r ,• jCr id I <1 r (] 4 I t I* ««* « 9 I « I I k TV b 11 ■ 1 I . ■ -Jfl I " '* ffW * 3 -w iflibirf’ I •’i* MiiF1 -A 4 I irih ain e * c 1 ( ■ri.t > • b •Srr. ■■ 1 I I j I I < RBls. Blake Thelen singled once, drove in two runs and scored twice. Ethan Guiles took the loss onthe mound for the Vikings; He was charged with five runs in five innings. He walked three and gave up eight hits while striking out four. Lucas Steward was hit for five runs in his ' two innings of relief on five hits and two walks. He struck out two. The offense wasn’t there for the Redwings in the district final though as they were bested 3-1 by Portland. The Raiders earned their spot in the district championship game with a semifinal win over Ionia, 5-2. Portland pitcher Paul Roberts held St. Johns to one run on five hits and two walks in the district' finaL H^ struck out seven. Max Sandborn was 2-for-2 with a triple in the district championship game for the Raiders and Hudson Martin was 2-for-3 with two RBls. Levi Nobis was I-for-1 with a walk and he drove in the other Raider run. 1♦ r i L J L._ 1 /I ’ r » r T* .z Jsr J i I 1 1 I 1 I i I i I // I La I f 1 I J iVV; I I I 1 1 1 •• LTr • • J .. . urn 9 •no' . J < 1 i 1 J • I r fr I • 1 I i ri rT I I t*! 11 I r J • < 9 1 I: 1. nf * 1 I II 1-' f I • 'T’ I j 1 lU .Ji .1 li A i I I I I I ' I i I H J I*I p— i I ifsat'-'- ■ I fl t urv J I ^f1 I I t. . J- i “I J 1 ► I .. .4 4*1 A ' r I * . r f r. ? ri i I f Last TK rally comes up just short against Wildcats 4 I I dir 8/1 V Brett Bremer Sports Editor In the end it worked out for the Wildcats. The final outcome didn’t change, and Thomapple Kellogg senior McKenna Hoebeke got to take a few more swings in orange and black before heading off* for the Grand Valley State University softball program. McKenna’stime inthebatter’sboxdid come to an end as the Wildcats held on for a 6-5 victory in their MHSAA Divi sion 2 District Semifinal in Middleville Saturday morning. Wayland intentionally walked Hoe beke with two-out and one on in the top of the fifth inning and the Wildcats leading by a 3-2 margin. Adelaide Holderman delivered a two-run double, giving TK a 4-3 lead at the moment The Wildcats rallied, with the help of a couple TK errors and a few singles, for three runs in the bottom of the sixth to go back in front 6-4. Hoebeke’s spot in the line-up came up again with one on and two out in the top of the seventh. Wayland head coach Cheri Ritz came out to intentionally walk Hoebeke again in the top ofthe seventh, according to TK head coach Ashley Garrett, “and Kylee looked at her and said ‘coach - this could be my last at bat, please let me hit,’ and Cheri did.” Hoebeke battled Wayland star pitcher Madi Ludema through a 16-pitch at-bat. Hoebeke watched ball three go by to reach a full-count and then fouled off ten straight pitches before ball four went by for another walk. Teammate Anna Romph singled with one out in the inning, went to second on a ground out by teammate Kenzie Bouma and then stole third during Hoebeke’s at-bat. Holderman came up in a big spot again, and Romph scored on a passed ball to get TK within a run, but Ludema won this time around striking out Holderman to end the bailgame. Hoebeke closed the ballgame l-for-2 Northwest comer of the recorded Plat of Shore Acres Plat No. 1, on the Southwest fraction of Section 29. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South 87 degrees 15 minutes East, 69.2 feet; thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East, parallel with and distant 3 feet Easterly from the East side of Cottage, a distance of 155 feet; thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 56 feet to Weed’s East Line; thence North 19 degrees 15 minutes West, along Weed's East line, 176.8 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all right, title and interest of first parties in and to the land between the Northerly extension of Easterly and Westerly lines of parcel herein described and Fne Lake and subject to the rights of the public in and to the highway running over and across the Northerly end of the parcel herein described. Commonly known as: 60 East Hickory Road. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Tax ID: 09-029-022-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29. 2025 By; Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.PA. 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216-739-5100 Fax: 216-363-4034 Email: bhoen@weltman.com WWR#: 25-000381-1 (05-29)(06-19) with two walks and two runs scored. Romph was 2-for-4 at the top of the line-up for TK. Holderman had a big game for TK both in the batter’s box and in the circle. She allowed 11 Wayland hits, but only one earned run. She struck out seven Wildcats and only walked one. “We made a couple of errors late in the game that sealed the deal for Wayland, but we pressured them into the top of the seventh,” Garrett said. “The girls had obviously already won a game against Wayland so they knew they were capa ble, it just didn’t go our way this time.” TK fell to the Wildcats in both ends of an OK Gold Conference doubleheader this season, but rebounded to beat the Wayland girls in the championship game ■ ofthe TK Invitational in Middleville later that same week. Garrett said sophomore Emily Stevens had a big game for TK too going l-for-3 at the plate and throwing a runner out at the plate from right field. The two teams were back and forth throughout the ballgame. TK led 2-1; after one inning. The score held there until the Wildcats scored twice in the; bottom of the fourth for their first lead. ‘■ Ludema allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks. She struck out A seven. “Wayland’s pitcher, Madi Ludema, is one of the best we saw all year and they hit one to nine in the line-up,” Garrett said of the Wildcats. “They’re just a well-rounded, well coached team.” Ludema was also 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBls. Kaylee Lown, Macken zie Kositzky and Laney Wolf had two hits each for the Wildcats too. Wolf drove in one run. Harmony Laker, Clara Dutkiewiz and Shelby VanHouten had one hit each. Wayland followed up the victory over TK by securing the district championship with a 13-3 win over Hopkins in the district final Saturday. ♦ ♦ 3 ’’ :..t ! ■ as follows to wit: Beginning at a point in the highway running along the Southerly side of Fine Lake distant North 87 degrees 15 minutes West. 122 feet from the (06-05)(06-26) I T Jj in which case the redemption period will be MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is will w l1 i unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. the date of such sale, or 15 days from the borrower ' * V redemption period shall be 30 days from the ad ii-’ will be 6 month from the date of such sale, case 3= ' - '. imr I I I unless which I, 104 1 - ' X ' -1 • I s Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period in ■ ■ be 6 months from the date of such sale, 600.3241a, 7 ' / I 4 1 MCL r I ■■ I J accordance I 1 Commonly known as 236 W Nelson St, in / I >• X i 1 of Plats, Page 7, Barry County Records. Ml 49058. 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They shook hands with the Athens guys. They huddled right there on the infield next to their discarded gloves, and then the Lions promptly lined up along the first baseline. It’s almost like they’d done this before (well, a few of them anyway.) The Maple Valley varsity baseball team, a year after the program rolled all the way to the state semifinals, opened the 2025 postseason by shutting out Bellevue and Athens to win a MHSAA Division 4 District Championship for the second year in a row. Senior Jakeb McDonald pitched a complete game shut out in the Lions’ 7-0 district final win over Athens at Bellevue High School Friday. Pitchers Tee gen McDonald and James Coblentz each threw two perfect innings in a district semifinal win over Bellevue. , “They just controlled the strike zone, dominated the strike zone you know,” Maple Valley head coach Bryan Carpen ter said. “Obviously Jake is dominant and he didn’t leave anything to question. He put him away. We weren’t worried about Athens scoring a lot of runs with him on the mount. “The other two, they just controlled the strike zone against Bellevue, over matched their hitters and just had quick, efficient innings really.” The Lions scored in five of the six innings that they stepped to the plate in the final with Athens. Noah Musser led the way offensively going 3-for-4 with a double, two RBls and two runs scored. Six other Lions recorded one hit apiece. Jakeb McDonald struck out 13 Indians and gave up just one hit, a first inning single. He lost a little control late, but got out of a two-on, one-out jam in the top of the sixth with Coblentz starting a nifty 4-6-3 double play. The Lion sec ond baseman shot the ball over to the shortstop Teegen at second who fired a laser over to Darren Carpenter at first. The Lions were scheduled to go to Addison for their MHSAA Division 4 J I I I I •♦ .5^ p iF'?' S-JM* V i.*- r A♦ Ss 1 J f U!i t i r . 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V t 9 A 1 JmA t < J a A' r > . I • » k ■9. t; at etbXi*8 L 1 ■ ■ J r a-.- 1 > ft' A J •» J n- A •:r 1 I I * -* I > ! i .V i 4 1 1 a ii; 11 ■-.9 V 0 t •ij r 4 u > f The Maple Valley varsity baseball team celebrates winning its second consecutive MHSAA Division 4 District Championship after wins over Bellevue and Athens at the district tournament hosted by Bellevue High School Friday, May 30, Photos by Brett Bremer Regional Semifinal Wednesday, June 4, taking on Big 8 Conference foe Concord who they beat twice in their doubleheader this season. A win Wednesday means a trip to Spring Arbor University Saturday for a regional final and a possible state quarterfinal contest. “They knew we were the better team in the district and they just went and did it,” coach Carpenter said. They didn’t draw it out. They didn’t make it interesting. They just put them away early and confidently and knew what we were capable of with those teams.” The two McDonald brothers, Carson Milboum, Jimmy Wiggs and Musser are the key contributors back from last year’s state semifinal run, and that 2024 postseason gave the program overall a shot of confidence. Those guys brought it into the season, and the youngsters had a few big brothers on that 2024 team and got to experience that run somewhat too. “Their own expectations are, ‘we want to do this,* you know, ‘we can do this. this this is where we’re supposed to be and we’re good enough to to do it, and make some noise,’ Carpenter said. “I don’t know how far that’ll be again, but yeah, I just think there was a belief in a confidence in them that we’re supposed to be here and and we can win this and we can we can make another little run maybe.” The Lions scored twice in the bottom ofthe first inning of the district final with Musser getting a single to the left side. He eventually scored on a ground out by Jakeb McDonald. Teegen McDonald reached on an error behind Musser, stole second went to third on Jakeb’s ground out and finally scored on a wild pitch. Maple Valley scored in each ofthe final four innings to seal the win, getting a run in the third, one in the fourth, one in the fifth and then two in the sixth. In the win over Bellevue, the Lions had six hits. Milboum was 1 -for-3 with a triple, a run scored and two RBls. Jakeb McDonald was 1 -for-1 with a double, a walk, ±ree RBls and two runs scored. Darren Carpenter was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Teegen McDonald and Musser had the other two Lion hits. Teegen drove in one run and scored twice. Musser had three runs scored and an RBI. Hoefler, in the lead-off spot, walked once and scored twice. All nine Lions in the line-up scored at least once. “This group of kids have really, re ally come from a long way with their approach at the plate and their at- bats from where we were at the beginning of the year where we had a lot of easy outs and a lot of these strike outs,” coach Carpenter said. “They really worked on their approach and really worked on getting comfortable hitting in any count, like with two strikes just looking to make contact and put pressure on defenses and instead of just having the catcher throw it back to the pictures as we walk to the dugout.” Vikings push Portiand into the seventh in district finai Ift-’"- 'I F f < k «* . *•» I»* .1 '■1 f Jf” 1 • < I’ '• •l I / 9 www.HastingsBanner.com tfti >. 8 • 4 r ' « 8 5' k more innings than I would have liked.” “She was rested and she knows what postseason is,” Hilley added. “She has been our starter since her freshman year. Gamers like her, she takes it up a notch.” A junior, Federau gave up allowed four earned runs on 12 hits. She struck out two and didn’t walk a batter. The last of those 12 hits was a hard single by Rylee Miller to the right side that scored teammate Autumn Reffitt from third with one out in the bottom of the seventh. The Lakewood girls had 11 hits of their own. Grace Archbold-Pyle was 1 -for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in the lead-off spot for the Vikings and sophomore Riley Burgess was 2-for-4 with a run scored in the number two spot. ykrchbold-Pyle’s double was the only extra-base hit for the Vikings against Portland pitcher Bella Spitzley. “We’re reinventing ourselves offen sively,” Hilley said. “In 2024 we were a 31 home run team. This year we have like nine, but we have a lot more speed this year than we have in the past, but they’re young. They’re sophomore and freshmen. “It is starting to click, the small-ball game, their drag bunting and stuff like that. We were able to put pressure on Portland with that. That is something I was hoping to use all year. It’d be a couple steps forward and a couple steps back. It is starting to click with those young players. They showed up big. When you get bunts down and you have speed it puts pressure on the defense. We got Portland to throw the ball around a little bit. They didn’t when we played them earlier in the year, I can tell you that. That was big for us.” Sophomore Grays! Hillard singled into right field with one out in the top ofthe seventh forthe Vikings. She stole second and went to third as the ball got away from the Raiders, but the next two Viking batters couldn’t get her home to put their team in front. Hillard was 2-for-4 with an RBI in the bailgame. Federau and Archbold-Pyle were all-conference in the CAAC White this spring and both earned first team all-conference honors. Junior Matti Aldrich and senior Kerigan Schroeder were honorable mention all-conference. All four earned all-district honors too. Schroeder is one of just two seniors on the Viking roster this spring, joined by fellow outfielder Eli Richards. Spitzley gave up two earned runs on 11 hits. She struck out five while earning the complete game win for the Raiders. At the plate, she was 2-for-4 with a double. Abby Seavey, Reffitt and Miller had two hits apiece for the Raiders. Portland beat Ionia 4-0 in its district semifinal ballgame Saturday morning, and the Lakewood girls beat Charlotte 18-2 in their semifinal contest. It took the Lakewood girls a little while to get going in that semifinal. The Vikings scored twice in the top of the third to go in front 3-1 and then added six runs in the fourth and one in the fifth. They really broke things open with eight runs in the top ofthe seventh. Lakewood had 20 hits against the Orioles. Federau was4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, a run scored and five RBls. Junior Jackie Possehn had four hits too including two triples. She was 4-for-6 with three RBls and two runs scored. Aldrich and Archbold-Pyle had two hits apiece. Archbold-Pyle and Schro eder had two RBlsr each, Federau went the distance in the cir cle striking out 14 in seven innings. She walked three and allowed three hits. ( t V .f Maple Valley senior Jakeb McDonald tosses a shut out against Athens in the MHSAA Division 4 District Final at Bellevue High School Friday. Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was the best game of the spring for the Vikings, and it was almost enough. The Lakewood varsity softball team went back and forth with Capital Area Activities Conference White Division rival Portland overthefinal four innings before the Raiders pulled out a 5-4 win in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final hosted by Ionia High School Saturday. Portland put together three consecu tive steals with one out in the bottom of the seventh, only getting one ball out of the infield, to score the walk-off winner against the Vikings. Lakewood had a 2-1 lead after both teams notched their first runs in the fourth inning. Lakewood upped its lead to 3-1 with a run in the top of the fifth. Portland answered with three in the bottom of the fifth to take its first lead of the game at 4-3. Lakewood tied things in the top of the sixth and it stayed there until the Raiders clinched the district title. The Raiders swept their conference doubleheader with the Vikings this spring, taking 20-3 and 5-1 wins in late April. Lakewood went into the district tour nament Saturday having not played a bailgame since March 19, a span of 12 days. The Vikings had a doublehead er with Central Montcalm canceled during that stretch, played some com petitive scrimmages in practice. “I think it just gave the kids some time to kind ofreset. The season was not going like we wanted it to. We got the wins against Olivet, the doubleheader on senior night. That was great, sending our seniors off positive,” Lakewood head coach Brent Hilley said. “That was good to reset and clear our minds and give [pitcher] Peyton [Federau] some much needed rest. She was throwing I k ft ♦ ♦ ft *1 •i �t A * 1 Thursday, June 5, 2025 r 0 ’ rit ' ■ ‘ 6BANNER 15 /*»"' . I 10 ■ ; 87 ,*• I J r WWW HastingsBonner com f }I Hastings Area Schools Request for Proposals Contractors needed to con struct a Ican-to addition on the existing Agriculture Barn per the bid areas indicated: • Excavation and finish grading • Concrete- Footings, walls, and floor • Building Structure • Building Curtains • Building Electrical For bid specifications, please contact: Ed Domke, GTE Director Hastings Area School System edward.domke(3)hassk 12.org NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of breebsure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the bllowing mortgage will be breebsed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starling promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on 10th day of July, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the pur chaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WIL LIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, husband and wife (collectively. “Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated February 10,2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020- 001607, as partially released by a partial release of mortgage dated February 12. 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun ty, Michigan on February 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares NOTICE Anemxx^ homeowner If you are a mMry servtce member on act/ve dpty, if your period of active duty has condodad leu ftan 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to aetve duty, pfeau contact the attorney tor ff»s perry toreciosing the mortgage at tfw tetephone number stated m this notice Notice of foreclosure by sdvertiMment Notice IS given under section 3212 o< the revised /udK^ature act of 1961. 1961 R* 236 MCL 600.3212. that the foHowmg mongage wnfi be toredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of Ihem. at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holdmg the Ofcuft court in Barry County, starting prorrptly at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025 The amount due on the mortgage may be ^aator on the day of the sale. Placing the highest b«d at the sale does not aulomabcaliy entitle the purchaser Io free and dear ownership of the property. A potentiaf purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a lee for this inforrnation. Defauft has been made in the conditiona of a mortgage made by Elliot L. Hall, an unmarnod man. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 11. 2020 and recorded December 21, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-014189 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Four and 84/100 DoHars ($230,704 84). Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025, Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: LOTS 34 AND 35. FINEVIEW ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 52, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. 115 Sweetheart Ln. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 15, 2025 File No. 25-005804 Firm Name; Ortans Law Group PLLC Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Arm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 (05-151(06-05) the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hun dred Thirty-Eight and 63/100 Dollars ($308,738.63). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situ ated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows; Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the South west 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry (bounty, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Wood land Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland T^nship, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 20871 feet to said North and South 1/4 line: thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as; 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 RR #08-15-005-300-05: 08-15-008-100-02; 08- 15-008-200-07 Notice is further given that the length of the re demption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the dale of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days af ter the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, exec utor. or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the writ ten notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) slating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold al a foreclosure sale. under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: if you are a military ser vice member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; June 5,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kelly Jo . Carroll, Single Woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Northern Mortgage Services, LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Mortgage; January 31, 2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2019 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $152,140.68 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 977 and 978, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known as: 528 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/22/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml Suite 1500 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2487 48307 248-853-4400 315920 (616) 752-2000 (05-22)(06-12) Ir 1 Lion freshman races in first track and field Finals f rtfci > « r I* •Ls?’’ a'. t3“ * A c• I 7 > ? > * J I 3 - p 1 I r ** I i,h ni 1 pf K ^UP>S!*Xit>U < ?A Mi. X 1 4 c n 4 f I a j4 h X » . •! J s e Maple Valley freshman Kelvin Nevins-Davis runs one of his fastest 110-meter high hurdles races yet (16 65 seconds) to finish 23rd in the preliminary heats at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Track and Field Finals Saturday al Hudsonville Eagles Stadium Photo by Chris Robotham .die r« ■? > c > r *5 i «'P I , A H &l 1 ** b I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley freshman Kelvin Nev ins-Davis finished 23rd in the 110-meter high hurdles and 20lh in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles Saturday at the MH SAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Track and Field Finals Saturday. Nevins-Davis’ 110-meter hurdle time was one of his fastest of the season in the race as he hit the finish line in his prelim inary heat of the event in 16.67 seconds inside Hudsonville’s Eagle Stadium, less than half a second off his personal record in the race. Fowler senior Brady Feldpausch outdid everybody with a personal record time of 14.19 seconds to win the state champi onship in the race, beating out Hillsdale Academyjunior Dawson Scharer by more than half a second for the win. Scharer ran a PR of 14.80. Scharer came back and got Feldpausch in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles late in the finals. Scharer closed that race in 39.40 with Feldpausch coming in at 39.79. Nevins-Davis recorded a time of 44.07 in his heat of those 300 hurdles. The top eight in each event earned state medals in Hudsonville Saturday. With a foursome of seniors, Dylan Taylor-Wilkerson, Robert Brown, Jadon Staten and Brock Morris passing off the baton in the 4x400-meter relay, the final race of the finals, Southfield Christian clinched the team state championship beating out Hackett Catholic Prep 60-59 at the lop of the standings. The Southfield Christian foursome won that final race in 3:24.36 seconds. The Fowler team in the race was just behind in 3:24.92. Hackett was third in that final race a little ways back with a time of 3:28.53. Southfield Christian boys also won the 4x200-meter relay. Morris was a part of that winning relay two and was a four-time slate champion. He won the 200-meler dash in 22.31 and the 400-meler dash in 49.30. Hackettjunior Marek Butkiewicz was a three-time champ. He took the 1600-meter run in 4:16.85 and the 3200-meter run in 9:23.40. He was also a part of the Fighting Irish team’s winning 4x800-meter relay squad. Fowler had some breathing room in the girls’ standings winning with 70 points. Frankfort was second with 43 points and the Hackett girls placed third wJlh il points. Addison had 36 points and Hills dale Academy 31 to round out the topfive. In the boys’ standings, Hillsdale Academy was third with 50 points ahead of Fowler 44.5 and Riverview Gabriel Richard 42 in the top five. Senior Ella Hufhagel had the lone win for the Fowler girls’ outside of the team championship. She set her PR in the long jump at 18 feet 2.25 inches. Fowler also had sophomore Nadia Schafer second in the pole vault with a top height of 10-0, and runner-up finishes fi'om its 4x 100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay teams. \ f \ * A; ^.v 1^ 1 i 5' ' c *^’1 >>■ •'! aiJill** .*3 i r‘ A «!• r .O* • f It*' .a 4 ■ V > f 'V** • V I M I 4<tr ' - ‘ I .1 r- s » r ’ « ’a.' I' •^rw'z r I 1 ' I I*” . .* * ' * I B < J A -:sv < «s k«e»*T > ''Xv / : r* * i I' 11 V • I •r .. I ^4 J • fa* :';a3 »» ■»- • v5“r-r*t *s» TO KT I ■-* .«.««» ^s- >• ;• l^/C^^XTiw * 'tf'i-'; r-.• •I t ♦ • f- T A rr f a ’b' 1>’ I r*?’ r *♦ \ S ;;rf iT I « 'A: 1 I • s • I i I J -< F * ‘vfU w* K> > **A *1 I iSL •4 i> 5 «» L * * Z-i a* Rams beat DK baseball in five in district semi’s Brett Bremer Sports Editor No third time’s a charm for the Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team this spring. Galesburg-Augusta swept its South western Athletic Conference Central Division doubleheader with the Panthers this spring and ended the Delton season Saturday with an 11-1 win in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinals at Olivet High School Saturday. The host Eagles won the district championship with a pair of shutouts Saturday. The Eagles blanked Comstock 9-0 in their semifinal contest to open the day and then beat the Rams 10-0 in five innings in the district final. Delton Kellogg scored its lone run in the top of the fifth inning against the Rams. A David Menck walk and a single by Mason Ferris had runners on second and third with one out for DK trailing 8-0 at ±e time. They were stuck as team mate Keegan Hill lined to shortstop for the second out of the inning, but Gauge Stampfler drilled a 2-2 pitch to the left side for an RBI single. That was the end of the rally though as the Rams’ got the next DK batter to strike out. Delton Kellogg had four hits in the bailgame, all singles. Elliott Rogers and Hill had the other two DK hits. Rogers pitched the full 4.1 innings allowing four runs on 11 hits and two walks. He struck out three. The Rams were helped out by four Panther errors which led to the seven unearned runs. Jaden Fawcett got the win on the mound for the Rams. He struck out four and walked one in five innings. 1 lyii K'i V « * •3 ’ : 1 r < 4 r. rX 4L* «> r ' ‘ ■*^ » w. u J-s. 13^ « h?! -r - •. )U h*-*. V^“ *> 1' » .. r I •s *. , 1^- % < * 1^ «l * \S DK girls hold on for one district win, fall in finals Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg upped a 4-3 lead with two runs in the top of the sixth and one more in the top of the seventh of its MHSAA Division 3 District Semifi nal against Bloomingdale Saturday at Bloomingdale High School. The host Cardinals struck for three runs in the bottom of the seventh before DK freshman pitcher Madison Muskovin recorded her tenth strike out of the game with the tying run on base. It was the final win of the season for the Delton Kellogg girls. Bangor swept through the district tournament taking an 11-0 win over Fennville in five innings and then a three-inning, 18-0 win over the DK girls in the district final. Muskovin went the distance in the circle for the DK girls in that semifinal win. She allowed five earned runs on seven hits and seven walks. Olivia Post led the Delton Kellogg offensive attack going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and two runs scored. Sophie LeBeck singled twice and scored a run. Paige Davis had a double and an RBI. Jill Brandh singled once, scored a run and drove in one. Lilli Steele singled once and scored two runs. All seven Bloomingdale hits were singles, Davis was one ofjust four seniors on the DK roster this spring joined by Madelynn Palmer, Lucy Lester and Seoa Cho. Bangor pitcher Isabelle Horvath no-hit the Panthers through three innings in the district championship game. She walked one and struck out eight. Laana Hooker was that lone Panther to reach on a walk. ?$ ?s 'C I T1‘.* 3> ■> V. oL ■tv « 1 M. 1 Ma Ab v''1 h * ‘ V k.i\ * J r I s T T - V TT • 1 i. 1 ?K fT' I S'' •4 ft. ( )- * • —s u -k I* F • in ' . -i ^75 . i* « , % *0.^ ** •* i f % < >u t fl u w I •1 l! 5s‘ .T fl 3 rK . 1 1 '.•r '’U.' L 1{ f I < 1^ ' ‘e I ' ■ K ■^I M \ ’ ? P’ 1 /i 4 Ft •n.'^ V k’ 0 'i IS I I ,?a»V..iL I- u A"**1 I t 1 AL ?•% «\ f s w t 1 / 4A -* r w k » r I t s »». I I * 'i ] « z* 1 �1 I ’in S I ^*9 I-i •n 1 j k V ( i 1 « A V 1 t. • .i •** '’. .9 1 J 1 r Brett Bremer »■ Sports Editor , 3 The Vikings weren’t the fastest they had ever been, but they were plenty fast enough. The Lakewood varsity track and field team foursome of seniors Troy Acker, Riley Johnson, Donny Wells and soph omore Michael Goodemoot earned all state medals with a seventh-place finish in the 4x400-meter relay Saturday at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals hosted by Ham ilton High School. The Viking foursome turned in a time of 3 minutes 26.80 seconds, less than a second and a half off their top time of the season from regionals two weeks earlier when they earned their state finals spot. Wells was a two-time state medalist with a fifth-place time of 39;95 seconds in the 400-meter dash. Acker also com peted in the 400 finals and turned in a 20th-piace time of 51.50. Wells, the Lakewood school record holder in the 400-meter dash, was a three-time state qualifier in the 400. He placed 16th in the race at the finals as a Tk.’ r f * J ? * I •Uc h gfjorrj A I L * <1 -T- "titfr I y r I I *T. [ U I I I twI J J,'I > *' , 1 ♦ ■ raffW I jh; rfciH f It r.h 3 "Tr’i > I** T 9. rarm -- '0 L. —I ? I 4 4 I 'R I J IV- It. ’1^’ "TB •R 1 * w%. till f V r* ifec- ’fflU *h''’ •4 * t iX * I K^.tP / I • *1 i tz. 9 J r T rif "4 I « I « HR / J I I S^vi Ji. ? * ** i * «A * i > s hl* 1 9 i I I J ► r I f >I J ur ‘: 1 A t s tL«» w sophomore and then missed a spot on the state medal stand as ajunior by one place with a ninth-place performance. He also qualified for the state finals in the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash this season, but scratched fi'om those two races to save energy to chase state medals inhispairof400-meterruns. It was the first state finals appearance for all the other Viking athletes who competed in the 2025 finals. Freshman Gabriel Dixon was a state medalist as well for the Vikings as he placed fourth in the Adaptive 1 OO-meters with a personal record time of 1 minute 4.60 seconds. Lakewood junior Taylor Carpenter competed at the finals for the first time and cleared 8 feet 9 inches in the girls’ pole vault to finish 23rd overall. From there, the bar rose to 9-3, a height Carpen ter has cleared a few times this season, but not quite on Saturday. At the top of the 4x400-meter relay standings at the end of the day Satur day were two teams that the Lakewood foursome finished ahead of at their D2 Regional in Williamston - Portland and Parma Western. The Portland team of seniors Mason McGregor and Chris Battley and juniors Brady Rowe and Nolan Zybtowski on the state championship in the race with a time of 3:20.72. The Parma Western team, which was DQ’d from the regional race, finished second in 3:23.73. Muskegon Oakridge earned the last of the spots in the top eight in the race with a time of3:26.97, finishing. 17 behind the Lakewood foursome in the race while running in the penultimate heat. Lakewood was in the final heat of the race with the other teams with the top eight seed times. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was the first team on the outside looking in at the state medalists in the 4x400 relay. The Cougars turned in a time of 3:27.47 trailing those Vikings in the fast heat - the last race on the track for the day. The championship run by the Parma Western 4x400 team was one of a hand ful of top three finishes on the day for those Western boys who didn’t win any single event but still took the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 State Championship by outscoring River Rouge 44-38 at the top * 'rj Lion golfers separated by just two strokes at regional *> I •IM i 111 ■ •T , IT'' STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the matter of the James T. Millard and Shirley A. Millard Trust u/t/a November 16, 2004. Date of birth: September 30,1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Shirley A. Millard, died May 21,2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the James T Millard and Shirley A. Millard Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Melissa Winick. Trustee, at P.O. Box 271, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 4k * 4 ’ • 1 Brett Bremer ■ 'm.' .•*Vhu.' b Sports Editor 9 , I ■•I’ I J I ^#3 r, I 4 • The Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf duo of Bradley Cushing and Filip Nowak closed out their 2025 spring sea son competing in the MHSAA Division 4 Regional at Hampshire Country Club in Dowagiac Wednesday. Nowak, a senior exchange student, beat out his junior teammate by two strokes as the pair finished 76th and 77th - overall. Nowak shot a 119 and Cushing a 121 at the 18-hole regional. The top three teams and top three in dividuals at the regional earned spots in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Boys* GolfFinals that will be held June 6-7 at Ferris State University’s Katke golf course in Big Rapids. Cufehing fifed par on a couple of par fives during the course of the day and birdied the par-3 number 13 near the conclusion of his round. Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep won the team regional title with a score 1 I V - t t, *• .'; r-’. I 1 r' I I 1 « I * ♦> / :-i I I » ♦ I •1 .• ■ 'I ^U) J •I k > I' > i hI < 1 r* ’«ff “‘f' I -•», p •4 /J *• I I '^1 4M I ) .!* t K... .. ■M j; - t Ite; (It. .'-1 • ‘J I> f •M I, ri« A T 1 ••-Vtl. IX,-. Mt I V . . i • 7 I V I a- * '♦zf ttf •WM I J . \ ■, f ’V» If UA(.ir«Uu j »«»>* I r; 4 W 9 >r 1 ♦ .U * ’ ' I i I U i-< L' I f I 1 y-. qj . ar STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate ■ CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30124-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Keith E. Giar. Date of birth: 4-2958. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Keith E. Giar, died 4-9-25. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Courtney Rousselle. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 4 1 9 ri 4 I - ’Li, f F *— I -#• ' '4 J UtfliM J » U 1 * ■ - w*4t V H' I r.C':- ♦ 1 / i' , * fl •»v M ■ • v.'J r • J 1 'I a . I •1 r f I ‘ If • l1 V ..* ’) Of ' >11 J * I I ’**1 te >JHI. 0(1 ’I’ . 1 • sH r I i I a I .. 'JU ** fi s 4» er ’■* n 4 r - }*- s H .h d ' •A r*. I «•* r ' .i. 'ii'h'’ i •I / .-^lllJP'*' l> V f UR Date: 5-28-25 James R. Wierenga P48946 99 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 1210 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 616-454-3883 Courtney Rousselle 1780 N. Sierra Way Stevensville, Ml 49127 616-633-0555 4 A r ^l I tq. " • • ‘ ,• - -I?*-', 1 I -H J t’ f \cx.\ 1^ T f *";*^*'. uii- u I r. i' S 1 i > / of 313 strokes. Hillsdale Academy was second with a 329 and Cassopolis third at 332. Springport, from the Big 8 Con ference, was fourth with a 352 at the 18-team event. The top three players were all Fighting Irish from Hackett. Seniors Chris Ogrin beat out twin Andrew Ogrin in a playoff for the day’s top individual honors after both guys shot 76. Junior Justin Tyler was third with a 78. The three individual state qualifiers from the event were White Pigeon senior Isaiah Ryall who shot a 79, Mendon se nior Cam Bingaman who shot an 80 and Hillsdale Will Carleton Academy’s Tyler Slade who scored an 82. Slade beat out Marcellus sophomores Abram Coffey and Leighton Osborn in a playoff for the last of the three individual state spots. Date: May 23, 2025 Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Melissa Winick c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 25-30047-DE Estate of Baifiara Ann DeCampVanderploeg. Date of birth: 05/12/1953. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Barbara Ann DeCamp-VanderPloeg, who lived at 7460 Boysen Road, Shelbyville, Michigan died 01/07/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Richard A. Frey, named personal representative, or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/ proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 05/27/2025 Jeffery A. VanMeter P49046 80 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 774-3020 Richard A. Frey c/o 80 Ottawa Avenue, N.W., Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 774-3020 Estate of Jeffery Scott Stanton. Date of birth: 08/26/1955. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jeffery Scott Stanton, died 11-02-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Whitney Pandya, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/ proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 11-04-2024 Whitney Pandya 1986 9th St. Muskegon, Ml 49444 616-218-5512 City Of Hastings County of Barry, State of Michigan RESOLUTION 2025-15 I * RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT a’ I I > c A. Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hastings held on May 27,2025 at Hastings City Hall in Council Chambers at 201 < w'r I t. H5 E. State Street in the City of Hastings at 7:00 p.m. * -’J PRESENT; Barlow. Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, Resseguie. Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tossava. ABSENT; McLean r « -^rr OK Hcr < au The following preamble and resolution were offered by: Coundlmember Rocha and supported by: Councilmember Stenzelbarton, r' *. jn- I ]I ? I . NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust Estate -<F Oil* I Resolution Establishing an Industrial Development District for Star School Road Parcel 08-55-265-026-30. WHEREAS, pursuant to PA 198 of 1974, as amended, this City Council has the authority to establish ‘Industrial Development Districts' within I F'" I f f' t 41 .at 'F I- f- . Vr aS ’ ..X >9^ -00^ >y 1 ) a J x' «niv *4* .-tT* 42-,dr > f < -jr h •i t .r .•y*' <? . 0 V I a v.nr 4 , iin - , 1 y I > •• >1 ■ e'.' f > ff if * J ' 11 4^; % A< 0 I S t I 0<'’ > r Gail L. Schaidt (‘'Decedent"). Date of Decedent’s Birth: December 20. 1949. . Name of Trust; Schaidt Living Trust dated October 16. 2013. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent. Gail L Schaidt, died December 18, 2024. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of Decedent are notified that all claims against the Decedent, Decedent’s estate, and/or Decedent’s trust(s) will be forever barred unless presented to Trustees Lawrence J. Schaidt lit and Brian A. Schaidt within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. I * J ,11 ^'-■’ the City of Hastings; and I 1^9 >*4/ I J( t •te , r> , t .1 «( 4 .Hr ✓ > * I / t »< - ,/» 4f I I I* ' r -n- Date: May 29.2025 I i 1'1 t I 1 WHEREAS, the City Council on its own initiative seeks to biish an Industrial Developnent District on property located within the City of Hastings' boundaries; and WHEREAS, written notice has been given by mail to all owners of real property located within the district, and to the public by newspaper advertisement in the Hastings Banner and by public posting of the hearing on the establishment of the proposed district: and WHEREAS, on May 27,2025 a public hearing was held at which all owners of real property within the proposed Industrial Development District and ail residents and taxpayers of the City of Hastings were afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the public interest of the City of Hastings to establish the Industrial Development District as proposed: and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hastings that the following described parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, and State of Michigan, to wit: VA. Star School Road. Hastings. Ml Tax Parcel 08-55-265^26-30 THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANCE 8 WEST. CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND PART OF LOT 74 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION NO. 2 TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 89' S9' 22' WEST 493.04 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 00' 39' 16' EAST 199.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90' Off 00" EAST 440.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STAR SCHOOL ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 00' 13' 02' WEST 279,29 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE NORTH 42' 33' 41' WEST 64.10 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF SAID LOT 74; THENCE NORTH 89* S6' 29* WEST 191.SI FEET; THENCE NORTH OO* 13' 06' EAST SO.OO FEET; bf A > Douglas J. Brackmann (P-40885) Wesseling & Brackmann P.C. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 «< a#* 9 if 1 • A ' AA-'* 'T 1 I 1 .ifr Lawrence J. Schaidt ill Brian A. Schaidt 8480 Eldora Drive, SW Byron Center, Ml 49315 f I 1 ,J. f J 't. .1 I J .■).. *• f :• ■ e p- I '^1 J' mmacleod@mihomepaper.coni THE HASTINGS BANNER Group 2SLS3 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00' IS' 2S' EAST 406.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89’ 59' 22' EAST S66.90 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING is established as an Industrial Development District pursuant to the provisions of PA 198 of 1974, as amended, to be known as Industrial Devei- opment District No. 202&O1. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED I hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complele copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan, as a regular meeting held on May 27,2025. Linda Perin, City Clerk This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County. Michigan, starting promptly at one o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday. July 3. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automati cally entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential pur chaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BARBARA J. CRUMMEL, a single woman (“Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michi gan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the "Mortgagee"), dated April 25, 2014, and recorded in the office of the Reg ister of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 30, 2014, as Instrument No. 2014004268 (the “Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twelve Thou sand Three Hundred Sixty-Five and 68/100 Dollars ($12,365.68). No suit or proceed ing at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, Coun ty of Barry, State of Michigan, and are de scribed as follows: Lot 33, Southeastern Village No. 2, ac cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 43. Barry County Records Together with all the improvements erect ed on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as; 1412 S. Montgom ery Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-55-225-233-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claim ing from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgag or will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a mili tary service member on active duly, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been or dered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mort gage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; May 22,2025 HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK f/k/a Hastings City Bank Mortgagee Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue'NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32496050 1 J I If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on... ♦ ♦ I 1 ! FEET; THENCE NORTH 89' 57 36' WEST 65.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00' 13' 13' EAST 42S.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89' S9' 05' WEST AYES; Barkw, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, Resseguie, Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tossava NAYS;None. J ' THENCE NORTH 89'S6'29’WEST 428.98 FEET;THENCE 38.40 FEETAL0N6ACURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVIN6ARADIUS OF 7S.00 FEET,A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 29' 20' 1 ff AND THE CHORD BEARS SOUTH 49' 16' 58’ WEST 37.98 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00' 13' 13' WEST 425.57 C .'■» '3* GIVE US YOUR SCUUP! NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE * -e *• V of the day’s standings. New Boston Huron was third with 30 points ahead of Harper Creek 29 and Marshall 27 in the top five. Sturgis won the girls’ team title with 54.2 points ahead of Goodrich 39, Saginaw Swan Valley 38, Stevensville Lakeshore 29 and Dearborn Divine Child 29 in the top five. The Sturgis girls did win a few events. They took both the 4x 100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay championships, and had senior Eleena Kelley win the discus with a PR throw of 135-9. I* » Xi f>.. . 11 Wells wins first 400 medal, gets a second with relay I ! E?? k www.HastingsBanner.com m f Jb 4K Thursday, June 5, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I 9 ( �r I 1 I t pv ; 12 Thursday, June 5, 2025 Amount claimed due on date of notice' $244,681.09 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Unit No. 6 in Thornapple Hills Site Condominium, a^ording to the Master Deed as recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, and amendments thereto, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5; together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended Common street address (if any): 4191 Thornapple Hills Dr # 6, Middleville, Ml 493339162 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 15,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561571 f05-15)f06-05) r «» *»**4r:> - il X NOTICE Case No. 24-629-CZ, Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division NOTICE OF SALE BY COMMISSIONER TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES’ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, entered on May 12,2025 and in accordance with Michigan Court Rule 3.403(B), the undersigned Commissioner, William Buhl, having the authority to do so, will sell at public auction the real property situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, State of Michigan, more particularly described as: Parcel I: The East of the Southeast % and the Southeast % of the Northeast 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT; that portion of the Southeast 14 of the Southeast 14 of Section 16, Town 2 South, Range 8 West, lying South of the centerline of Maple Grove Road. Also: Any portion of the North 1^ of the North 1^ of the Northeast 14 of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, lying North of the centerline of Maple Grove Road, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Michigan. Parcel II; Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15. thence North on the West line of said Section 100 rods, thence East at right angles to said Section line 20 rods, thence Southeasterly to a point 40 rods North of a point on the South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 15, 60 rods East of said Southwest corner, thence South 40 rods to said South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter, thence West on said South line of the North one-half of said Southwest one-quarter of Section 15. 60 rods to the place of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known As: Vacant Land Parcel Nos: 08-02-016-276-00 and 08-02-015-301-00, respectively (the “Properly"). The Property is comprised of the two (2) parcels referenced above. For the purposes of the sale, the legal description shall not be separated, and the Property shall be conveyed in its entirety to the successful bidder. If the street address or tax identification number(s) above are inconsistent with the legal description above, the legal description shall govern and control. The sale will be conducted on July 17,2025 at 1:00 PM al the following location: The Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. Terms of Sale 1. The sale will be conducted by public auction to the highest bidder. 2. The successful bidder will be required to pay in cash or certified funds the full purchase immediately at the time of sale. 3. The property is sold "as is” and “where is," without any warranties or representations as to the condition of the property. 4. The sale is subject to all existing encumbrances, easements, and restrictions of record. 5. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to contact the Bar^ County Register of Deeds Office or a title insurance company for additional information, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Additional Information For further information regarding the sale, interested parties may contact the undersigned Commissioner at: William Buhl 35903 64th Ave, PO Box 411 Paw Paw, Ml 49073 269-716-0318 Dated: May 27.2025 (06-05)(07-10) •n- S Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com NOTICE Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 12, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Christopher Dale Rhodes, Jr. Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Sovereign Lending Group Incorporated, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Mortgage: January 16, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $106,396.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 98 feet of Lot(s) 80 and the West 98 feet of the North 23 feet of Lot 79 of Village of Nashville according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plat, Page 10 of Barry County Records. Commonly Known as: 210 N Queen St., Nashville, Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3^0(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/15/2025 Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 320742 f05-15)(06-05) 1 i :i! THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on June 26,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Douglas Cisler and Debra Cisler, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: August 31,2020 2020^*® Mortgage Recording; September 23, p' ■ FW IT t 1 9 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 10, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Frederick W. Johnston, a married man, and Nancy Johnston, his wife Original Mortgagee; Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: January 25,1999 Date of Mortgage Recording: November 12,1999 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $15,710.58 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Beginning at a point found by commencing al the West 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan and running thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds East 988.9 feel on the 1/4 line to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds West 1379,16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 03 seconds East 330.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds East 1378.23 feet to said 1/4 line; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds West 330.00 feet to beginning, except the North 50 feel of the above description. Common street address (if any): 10750 Cressey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080-9044 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 22,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561854 (05-22)(06-12) If* www.HastingsBanner.com -4? ''^" It TK ladies school’s fastest ever at Division 1 State Finals i\ ■ <> Ji' J T i' I » b I 'r’i! ‘ A t > I . A I iV i 1 / •rt W •H * I •I A? V t r: 4 J i ll I A 1. ■ •> I / I 4 V I I fWK .ai zIV KENTWOOD 1 i me Ti >1* . A f I Thornapple Kellogg junior Mia Hilton runs to a ninth-place finish in the 300-meter low hurdles Saturday inside East Kentwood's Falcon Stadium during the MHSAA L.P. Division 1 Track and Field Finals. ***• 3 <<U fi J . i ii I , r* , JU’ r 11 ' I I I J , . DI t . lU ''S •■ I IX- i Brett Bremer record time of 4 minutes .57 seconds. Rebecca Winchester, Kersta Gustafson, Emma Ordway and Chaney Robinson sti 11 have their names scattered across the TK girls’ record list in other events, but the 2025 TK foursome in the race at the DI Finals was about a second faster than the top time turned in by those Trojans who won the 2006 D2 state championship. A school record in ±e 4x400 was not something in ±e minds ofAmya, Payton, Hilton and Harmon heading into the state meet, but they shaved an astounding six seconds off the TK team’s previous best time in the race from this spring. They were seeded 25th out of 27 teams at the state finals in the race and wound up in 12th place. “I knew it was possible. I knew all of frem could run under a minute. It was just is it gonna happen today,” TK head coach Maggie WIkinson said. “And so we were just focused on timing, like running 200s and saying, yov jae^d to run 28.2fl(jSj^ this is what it’s going to feel like. An(fe<5 Sports Editor One state medal. Two school records. Four girls with a day they won’t ever forget. Senior Brooklyn Hannon is Thomapple Kellogg’s first-ever Division 1 state med alist. She placed seventh in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles; broke her own school record in the 100-meter hurdles twice; and then teamed with juniors Mia Hilton and Payton Gater and freshman Amya Gater to set a new TK record in the 4x400-meter relay Saturday at the MHSAA Lower Pen insula Division 1 Track and Field Finals inside East Kentwood’s Falcon Stadium, “It was pretty cool,” Harmon said of becoming TK’s first DI state medalist. “I was hoping to get a medal in the 100 hur dles too, but I am still happy wifri the PR I ran considering I wasn’t even breaking 15 two weeks ago. So, I guess it is okay,” The competition pushed her in that race and in the 300 hurdles. 'M had like this weird sense ofcalmness, and I think it was from praying about it so much and just trusting myself,” Harmon said. “I know I can do it, but being DI is a different mindset. I haven’t ever run with any of these girls. I felt a little weak in ±e curve and I think that is what got me not to be a PR.” Harmon hit the 300 hurdles’ finish line in 45.32 seconds, her second fastest time in ±e race ever andjust about halfa second off the school-record time she set in winning a regional championship two weeks ago. The Trojans had a couple near misses at the medal stand at the finals. The top eight in each event earn medals. In an earlier heat of the 300 hurdles Hilton dropped her personal record in the race to 45.66 to place ninth -just 14 hundredths ofa second behind the last of the state medalists. Harmon had a ninth-place finish of her own in the 100-meter hurdles to open the day. The TK record holder in that race too, Hannon improved her PR to 14.62 in the preliminaries. She improved it again down to 14,48 in the finals finishing three hundredths of a second behind the last state medalist. Harmon and Hilton closed out their day competing in the 4x400-meter relay with the (later sisters and racing to a new school Xi^ I’’ r» 1 A . .-tl ' > tJV I .'Jm * .wnO^ IE (/ . ’♦•Vi*' 4^ -zl tMl* 1 T.r*- f ' r. 4 1 f F. <! if 11 P 4 1 ' ’ t s I Irt J •4*;' W" M* V.? e •I • • ■ Hl st**- fe. ■•. . 9 *' ■ •. I J t 1 e 3-r* ■ J t X' c" ’ r i9 &.J; L C?' tn-' R I )•> A»fJ 4 1 *-0* ■ *‘<v > •T I “^Ti ( '' t ' ir.'-V - Hjfr I >JO! t u * 4 I: ir *■ *x-= ►VzG I 'll )5f A"-. y . > 4^ ■ * i AX i IJfL^; _2iZ3jX r □ 1. ; n 9201 u 4:* 2* «* 4 F^' r i-i fit we worked on the chaos in the hand-offsYou just got to get out and you got to be on your game, and they did it all. They did p ; it. They are just amazing young women, [sepj “They’re awesome, and what a way to end the day - with a school record.” The TK girls all were pleased with the preparation for the hand-off chaos. “We were literally standing on the exchange zone at our track shoving each other,” Harmon said. Payton Gater said coach Wilkinson was definitely the most physical one in that chaos training. It worked. “We would create chaos in the exchange zone all week have, like all everybody that was at practice there. I mean we would be pushing each other and kind of running around each other to create chaos in the handoffs, which definitely helped me be cause we knew whatto do in that situation,” Payton said. It certainly was a step up in competition, the move from Division 2 to Division 1 this spring. For reference, the Trojans in Kentwood were nine hundredths of a sec ond faster than the Saginaw Swan Valley foursome that won the girls’ 4x400-meter relay at the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Track and Field Finals at Hamilton High School Saturday afternoon. r I .W'‘ I . 9(1 J *'® JiA f3S ') (* •s Mi V r i« Id 1 J.Dlf 4 .fW lU 4 jl /rw ? 3^' » L P <r -fc n 4 1- I 9 Z-:*. • 4 t ■bB- rv \ r fw ■ . f JI, r£2r ' a "a A I - J’f , I F 1 w ID K ft bsoo bifiS? ’’S K I 'z-tr- '-iHf-C-*'*' I u I j T'; >1 * «r « ,iA-r ZeSbt W II - % ft e ' i------i *A t UJ1 J T ■ tr'i: • . ( '■‘•iwSv aGrhOl* •T ’ ■ n 4 ^7, c J I - \• 2 ♦ S> 1 II >s w ■ I :n - ‘fulo «. u 3 i I SL. 4 I I lMMX? \ I «* f r f? LLXCC — 6'* *• J .'.fp . A » I I ifitrzL 3'cr *w t I lui BWI « 'i « X 1 I* . « I t <* I *iftesa!o<nn ; I I I $ J t i f .•» r > 1 1. u ?' 1 I ( ft. - w' 1 • T T 1. * 4 .> • X •i b *«. h I V I ,1 f fe I .•■r - < > I I I J '■ • I % I I ' I : W■ > I W * > e * w r I ll 'I ( .1 I I I I' .. .1 I J ,1 ll !• if iiL'' I t I I . .• I I I I ,1 I' I. I I 6. 1 i I % •> I I ■ z k I I r« - ■^''<4.5 Ubl > W?1 I I i I I " 3 >7 .\ I ■'I I u J I. I' k * « « I• '(i ■ ' » ^i b“ I I Mjr Z t I h , □fit I' .Vli' X I ■ I I 1.1 T I " I I I .I .■' ■ 1 .» 1 ■ l' . I I' II I r ■ f Thornapple Kellogg senior Brooklyn Harmon accepts her state medal after placing seventh in the 300-meter hurdles Saturday inside Falcon Stadium at East Kentwood High School during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Track and Field Finals. Photos by Brett Bremer ■ A> X4^:, I f u J- a '.f K ' : I ♦ ♦ I J 1 < ( I 1 I ♦ ♦ J I ll T 1 I li •I ll I' I I'' i 1 .1 I �Ik. ’aM I r I a I h' v: V 1 S • .. 'I ft \ ' ft A. i V? Bella brings another state K high jump medal home Fl' I I IC I k ^5. > *• fe K* k VL B- 1 • * ' fi » r iP tl. ■ , 4 < *■ 1 k/nt TU 9 I A* I /4 I , 4fc. V‘.. «i.?W i 4 k I '1'»r . I T I E I < 4 • < R*r That’s two for two in earning state high jump medals. « Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle flew bH - over the bar at 5 feet 1 inch and 5-3 on X' ! her first attempts without much trouble. and that 5-3 leap secured her a state medal in the event for the second year in a row. asd She finished the MHSAA Lower Pen insula Division 2 Track and Field Finals with a fifth-place finish at Hamilton High •i ioj/-S : School. A couple steps lower on the podiI um than last spring, but she still has two I. more seasons of varsity track and field to f try and chase more state championships like the one she won her freshman year. r Friddle was over the bar and on her back j' on the mat on her first attempt at clearing 5-4 before somehow the bar managed to ! find just enough momentum to wiggle t a.-4^ ■: itself off its posts. Her next two tries I ‘ ^weren’t quite as close as she bowed out of ! the competition. Holland sophomore Alba Rodriguez-Lir ma became the new state champ eventual ly clearing 5-7. Friddle tied for fifth with Yale’s Sadie ■ Dykstra. Fellow Interstate-8 Athletic Conference jumper Natalie Hensel was fourth. ihJc She cleared 5-3 on her last of three tries at the height, then got over 5-4 on her first !k.?»8 attempt before coming up short on three tries al 5-5. The top three jumpers all cleared 5-5, '*ht. but Rodriguez-Lima was the only one to go higher. Dania McClain from South Lake was second and Edwardsburg’s Sarah Pip pin third. Rodriguez-Lima cleared 5-5 and r5-6 on herfirst attempt and then managed to get over 5-7 on her final try at that height. Rodriguez-Lima went after a school "M '.'•a: record of 5-8.5 after that, but three tries at that mark came up short. J.j The Friddle sisters represented Hastings at the finals. Junior Olivia Friddle earned ‘f: ! a mark of 33-2.25 in the shot put to finish is* * Rb * r J-; WL' 1, - '*14 24th in that event For Olivia, the day was a pretty solid ex clamation mark on the end of her return to Saxon athletics following knee surgery that cost her a sophomore track and field season (among other opportunities.) She was just an inch and three quarters off the marie in the shot put from her freshman season when she finished 16th at the state finals. Bella also competed in the long jump with a new removable cast her left hand this week to replace the hard one she had at regionals and the 1-8 Championships, and that has made cleaning cleaning the sand out much more possible. Her top mark in the sand of the day was at 15-8.25 putting her in 19th place overall. She fired off her top throw of the com petition on her first try as a part of the first flight of shot put competitors Saturday morning. The eight state medallists in the event all had puts further than 39 feet. Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard had three turns over 43 feet and closed the competition with the furthest put at 43-4 to win the state title. North Bran’s Aubree Deshet also had her top mark of the competition on her final try, 42-0 to finish as the state runner-up. Saxon sophomore Caroline Randall ^so qualified for the finals, but did not compete Saturday. Sturgis took the girls’ team state champi onship with 54.2 points ahead ofGoodrich 39, Saginaw Swan Valley 38, Stevensville Lakeshore 29 and Dearborn Divine Child 29 in die top five. The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference claimed a state championship Saturday in Hamilton as the Parma Western boys beat out runner-up River Rouge by six points for the title, 44-38, and there were three 1-8 boys’ teams among the top five for the day. New Boston Huron was third with 30 points ahead of Harper Creek 29 and Marshall 27. The Parma Western boys didn’t win a Brett Bremer Sports Editor e /uhi fti ■k. ’fil ’’I. * lu K * •• > Ji i 4, . 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Marshall senior Jack Bidwell won the 1600-meter run in 4 minutes 14.95 seconds and the 3200-meter run in 9:12.13 and he was a state medalist with the RedHawks’ third-place 4x800-meter relay team. Harper Creek junior DJ Wood won two individual state titles too. He took the 110-meter high hurdles in a personal record time of 14.15 seconds and won the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in a PR of 39.24. -• '4F-- VJ. w I c; V- r'l^ r a- I. 4 *” • « HHBSiiee^ t 5** K. Otsego’s Peyton Dennany (15) knocks the ball by Thornapple Kellogg goalkeeper McKenna Hoebeke as she crashes to the turf with TK defender Emma Geukes (20) during the first half of their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal at Gull Lake High School in Richland Wednesday, May 28, •) A •***. •4^ il a. •A i.r r’’ ''Si *iEd • 4 •*?> Sfflra fe *• • t r i » « B ' <• ► sr *■» '■^ * * I ’IB -ieisib^T r, & 1 p smsK 1 T * ^/*r ^;flas j '■ ’Sa'MSffK'iT iBWWi’ i * oa.iiWl!! '1*,^ 91 i’eA® I f •> A / ateawsite- i .^':i / B jste® 4*' I '1^^* Ssf I r r r% M.* VJv <rw - - «». « ; UliH* 4 ..^' ’’ W t .( ■;S -' V Brett Bremer Sports Editor J f IT r0 44tt *- ' T 1 5 r, I, a'*’ '6'— I r I J c <• I T ,j5JC4 .r- ’ z in ‘Mill '-.mJ ’ I'i-' [ i I f r’ -r * • « f L' 4* x« IT’ «> i. 4' .»< > I f rh'ri * I,' /fc* k- , J' -r • , ! ii ■ I I —.it* 41 r . 4» I,. « .lid ■4 'V t f ! --fi ja' f- ..... .r * fc.g±a. ) ,-4.. -.US • ) I ► .. .il* t: Ail* •jte . ) I I 4 -f-s T Hu* J. I f 1 ! . 4 I « l» r*<> * t 4*> <** '4t' ' 1 4 i >. I I ’’.•»4 iT. 310flUi '‘'II' ii-H i'l) ili •iJT J ; ’ll BKj^a iiio i n io w’ ixa'Jiikbns ! / I ‘ } W : > 4 1. I rj 9 ¥ .1 3a j: < ‘•S.4 xl Iicansrij jfionil ' 'jnpr itCI norr/i I I ,l ’v *r > p -r * .x.*< 1 ij j !' 9- Idir iOj.'.c ai « tr' f ftJT If fcMAA £♦ EK ir t J f .'f -4 A ^15 it < 4 '\Z 4 *• ., . f 1 r / iir end line for the Bulldogs there midway through the first half and then fired a low, hard centering ball. TK goalkeeper McKenna Hoebeke was a step off her line at the near post as Gull Lake sophomore Peyton Dennany came crashing in and just manged to get a leg in front ofTrojanseniordefenderEmmaGeukes and direct the ball into the open net. Minutes earlier, Hoebeke had come sliding out of her net to kick a Bulldog .shot just wide of her net. Over the final minutes ofthe second half, the Bulldogs had a few more point-blank chances that just went awry. A header in the box found the Bulldogs’ Peyton Johnson alone for a shot in front that went over the net. A clearing attempt that deflected back towards the Trojan goal led to a 2-on1 against Hoebeke not long after, and the Bulldog shot this time from senior Haylee Dennany found its way straight into Hoebeke’s mitts. Much of the second half was a game I > » # a iji. IS 4_ I r* ; ' ' k I ! , r } >9 • i < t I f ‘ » t I /* 1 ' T , «r^ I I • t <.l^. t r 9i ♦ fl t ! - J k I 9?*) t I 4 u « >1 1' f’’ t !! 'i f Itw. mil ..A yi ■r i A ............ ..... of keep away, but not the kind where the Bulldogs sat back. The Trojans tried their best to shoot a ball ahead for junior attacker Tealy Cross, but getting those long balls off was tough and then getting onto them was even tougher. The Bulldogs foot skills and spacing made it tough for the Trojans to hold much possession in the second half, and when the ball was free it was the Bulldogs more often than not putting on the charge to get to it first. The threats against the TK net didn’t come quite as frequently though in the second half either. Junior defender Ella Fischer was solid clearing things away from the center of her end throughout most of the evening. The TK ladies end the season with a 12-4-2 record, and will bring back much of its roster intact next spring with Geukes and midfielder Madilyn Chivis the team’s lone seniors. The goal came straight out of the soccer textbook. pass ahead from the defense out wide. A push to the end line. A centering pass. A crashing attacker. The ball in the back of the net. Otsego scored about 18 minutes into the first half against Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team Wednesday in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals hosted by Gull Lake High School in Richland, and it was the lone score in a 1-0 victory by the team ranked eighth in the state in D2. The undefeated Bulldogs (16-0-1) went on to score a 1-0 win over third ranked Gull Lake (18-2-2) in the district final back in Richland Friday. The host Blue Devils bested Plainwell 6-0 in the second semifinal ofthe day Wednesday. It was sophomore Olivia Witteveen who carried the ball deep towards the k I / V ■ -I H ' SKI t «•< *4U 1 1 Undefeated Otsego ends Trojan soccer season ft ** % J 4, L— •X T* ..1 J 3» «► ■wSfl I <1 * * » « 4 — I. ^■fl E J i Ok i'> ■* fs<^ ^s'c- r »r X o * A4 / Jj J 1 k Are you creative? NOW HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ifiew Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist for our Greenville location. — MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS — This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics^ Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Newspaper composition/layout tVe love what we do and we know you will too! is VK a 1a'' CAO Group VI I. r— w »*. Are you the person we need? Send your resume to General Manager Amber Flood at arood@ttiedailynews. co and let's find outI ■•V 'I Thornapple Kellogg's Madilyn Chivis and Otsego's Sydney Timmons (8) battle for control of the ball in the midfield during their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal at Gull Lake High Schoo! Wednesday, May 28. 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Chesaning took the boys’ meet with 57 points ahead of Pewamo-Westphalia 34, Reed City 33, Lawton 32 and Hart 29 in the top five. The team ofjunior Cole Maier, junior Blake Hoemer, senior Zach Harlan and senior Caleb Walker capped off Chesani ng’s team state championship by winning the 4x400-meter relay in 3:25.20. Harlan and Walker were both two time champs, and they were also a part ofthe third-place Chesaning 4x200-meter relay team. Harlan won the 200-meter dash in 22.44 seconds to go with a runner-up finish in the 100-meter dash. Walker won the 110-meter high hurdles in 14.35 and also had a runner-up time in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. The team state champs fi-om Olivet won the girls’ 4x400-meter relay too. The Eagle foursome of senior Cassie Coleman, senior Sophia Pell, junior Celina Sinclair and junior Emily Peters took that race in 4:03.16. "! them didn’t even get started until the bar reached 13-3. That group included each ofthe top fourplacers. Ovid-Elsie’s Tryce Tokar took the state championship in the pole vault with a top height of 15-0. Bath s Luke Skidmore and Ida’s Jaxon Bolster tied for second both clearing 149. Manistee’s Damien McEntaffer also cleared 14-9 to place fourth. Delton Kellogg had two other competitors in action in Kent City Saturday. Sophomore Landon Madden was 1 Sth in the boys’ 400-meter dash with a time of 52.83 seconds. DK senior Kylie Main placed 20th in the girls’ 1600-meter run with a time of 5 minutes 52.53 seconds. Main was only about two and a halfsec onds off the personal record time she ran at regionals to qualify for the state finals. Chesaning’s boys and Olivet’s girls Sports Editor The last of the state medalists went a foot higher, but Delton Kellogg junior Nick Muday had his best day yet in the pole vault. Muday improved his personal record to 12 feet 9 inches at the MHS AA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Track and Field Finals at Kent City High School Saturday. Muday got a lot ofJ umps in at the finals. He cleared the bar at the opening height, 11-6, on his third and final attempt and then used up all three of his attempts to get over at 12-3 too. Muday cleared 12-6 for the first time at the Gobles Invitational May 9 and then did it again at the Panthers’ Division 3 Regional in Bangor. At the finals, the bar jumped straight ft-om 12-3 to 12-9, and Muday jumped right over 12-9 on his first try. . From there, with 24 competitors still alive, the bar went to 13-3, which proved too high for Muday on the day. He closed the competition in 1 Sth place. Of the nine state medalists in the won team state championships on the day. The Olivet girls beat out Erie Mason 46-41 at the top ofthe standings. 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EneMasonjuniorGiulianaNastalij rJaeW 1-1 wkfK) loiatfl rir^afitz «ju j won *e 100-meter dash and the 200-me ‘ ®.O0£ sth bw^eb rii rn-hOI ‘jrirno*// ter dash. Montrose sophomore Addysoi' w(bbA-ji(anoiiqo2..,i(,T,no(,^ .ri?Bb iai Stiverson swept the throws with wins iip anfw turz/ ewmib wifUK-n/nij the shot put and the discus. o ‘ bnfi Juq I'xia odt Mason Mayne, a senior from Lawton^orz/U oth -c-HVja i, .-^nEW noesW swept ±e two throwing events in thefu ni ^irravo r^vhfirii ^di boys’ meet too. ( 4“ boa nfihattlibd^ ntt h . H n Delton Kellogg High School < Maxim Bonechi m Dr. Greta Munger Assistant Principal II. That F..I, f™„_____________ That same Eagle foursome won thh now (noaiuoi -iisj atoBt JidT girls 4x200-meter relay in 1:43.65. fl! Peters added a winning time of 45.2= in the 300-meter low hurdles. * J ')J3af4lO>t odi/ij Senior Emmry Ross from Onste uoD moil was dominant on the day. 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Don’t panic The 2025 Rock the Country music festival is taking place this weekend, Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, at the Barry Expo Center in Hastings. The two-day festival is a first of its kind for the county, and emergen cy crews have been preparing for the event for months. Hastings is one of 10 cities across the country selected as a host site for the Rock the Country festivals. Music begins at 2 p.m. on Friday and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Music will stretch late into the evening both days of the r I 1J I fj tT r » 9 r < > A ♦J r i < f f I I asr A brave festival worker climbs stage scaffolding at the Barry Expo Center on Tuesday ahead of this weekend’s Rock the Country music festival. Isvfiid'A ■ ■ - -• ^ J -. ■ ••i IvAeetoisoin iMiUHBwafdt Mtforn s> > *1 J k festival. The general admission park ing lot opens at noon each day. Camping for this event began at 8 a.m. on Thursday and campers will leave by noon Sunday. Barry County Emergency Management Coordinator Patrick Jansens said his crews feel ready for this weekend’s event. “Obviously, we’ve never expe rienced anything like this in this community, so drere’s things that we don’t know,” Jansens said at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. “We certainly have asked and drawn on the experience of the entertain ment company and our peers, and Photos by Molly Macleod like I said, all of the emergency managers around us, for some guidance on ±is. “We feel ready at ±is point. We’re ready for it to begin,” Jansens said. Crews could be seen setting up the stage, restrooms, tents and other festival necessities at the fairgrounds as early as Monday this week. Jansens said crews are antici pating some weaker during ±e weekend’s shows. “That would be one of our concems for this event any sort of inclement weather,” Jansens said. The other big concern? Traffic. See ROCK on 4 4 1 f £ I / f < 14*5;1 > ► "i-, 7 ' *>* t Dear Hastings Banner Reader: * f 11 2 3 I I* •i <.^^- •- •» ’J I •V 4«’ ^4 1 ’’"APTMfr * i ■ 3. a 5? . )• « A- A i 'f M «r 1 ■T fC i *• 1* V- 1 >u i> u 1 J .tj- 5. k- J (♦ft «k V ?' tl T I i 1 > A r ft / I \ s ,* 1 T» I A . S’, V M > ' s * iK » \ J 'e I t t «•/ 4. * * • 7 IJ fci JI A” 5k T I i > 1 ? * •5 m 4 < •5 "I » t 1^ *i •i.’ * 1 7 • I * r '1 . J 1 1 f* 1 « > « > 'Ik* - * 4 f •» I I ,4 < *1 •< . 4 r 1 9 I*' * I / > aH. t T « £ X • c #1 4 Wr T’ . **r X L--.-. 'S5 J ttS 't* I a. wr W* > .'.fl 4Mf X 1 Lake Odessa business to stay open under new ownership uu a I V • A ';; « V . $ A f «> r ►r*' * • jiTl fi 3’ J n * > ■ -4 ’ I R < ,4^ £2 ''K- >s 1 H 'ZV? ft •“J • *s 4 .9- . f ( < a > V v*> «• •4 >1 * ..J s * J e 'i- □ : *-A ■ > <J A 4 ♦Z !■ « I J V 1 —I W T A There will be no U.S. Mail delivery next Thursday, June 19 in recognition of the Juneteenth federal holiday. Our June 19 edi tion will be delivered to mailboxes on Friday, June 20. The Banner will be available on newsstands as usual on Thursday. Thank you for your understanding and ±ank you for reading The Banner! JVes Smith, Group Publisher V-'* .AC.’ t • •• V '■ '.'i.'. * .• 1 tf CV Dennis Mansfield 3) a .4 I I ’ '^1 A i JBll my / A !» ♦ :t: IS p I teunnsis i bsmB Miytt fiH ynfifiyrj/ ^'Yeb^I^Iis^ • > J s f mob^Tod 3Bri i^yiimai iBskj a esw ® ni ^f>! Toi aancri J r bnu?. fn?^ J •1 S' I asni'Kl snnailji,! Itumu ©rlT a^Mnieud bni,^!om,ns?<lS£r5) ic / J finuo.) ’/Tififl ;! y . T ■ Yr i ' *♦ »F • - Ci hWEBi fl? J I **ii *"(11 1 > - sfd&lftBtffi a / I s I Families connect with community resources at annual Very Barry Family Event Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer istaW grrttotiniBOu .V'. A longtime business in Lake Odessa was set to close its doors, but now it’s set to continue on with new ownership. Vern’s Repair and Sport, located at the intersection of M-50 and M-66, just east of the Village of Lake Odessa, was set to close. Kyle Makley, the store’s general manag er, said he’d even posted a sign on the door to let customers know and bought an ad in The Reminder to make the announcement. But, then last Thursday, Makley got a call from his father and the store’s owner, Rick Makley, telling him to take the sign down. Vern’s was staying open - just under new ownership. See OWNERSHIP on 3 Families gathered at Tyden Park in Hastings on Saturday morning for the annual Very Barry Family Event, where they visited dozens of local businesses, organizations and community resources. Photos by Jayson Bussa J J •V. • I i i 4 A u s ♦r J < % *44' - I 4.I—r.-iaFi'i IB Al :Ud l£30! Staff Writer « '“TT* bT 71 ) >s 5< x f. 1 U’ dren and their families. Hosted each year by the Barry County Great Start Collaborative, the 2025 edition of the Very Barry Family Event took over Tyden Park on Saturday morning, transforming it into a vibrant hub wi± 40 community partner booths. Each booth offered games, snacks, prizes, and helpful information. Families began their day by check Saturday’s Very Barry Family Event was a clear reminder that boredom doesn’t stand a chance for kids in Barry County." The annual gathering brings togeth er local organizations and businesses for a single purpose: to offer a day of family fun while promoting a wide variety of resources available to chil ing in and receiving a free tote bag and a stamp sheet. As they visited each booth, they collected stamps; once they had enough, they could enter a raffle for a chance to win one of several themed prize baskets. Serving as an unofficial kickoff to summer, the event featured organiza tions ranging from pediatricians and eye care providers to nature centers, See EVEMT on 3 1 . > I4 ••I ‘4 3 pmniiii : 4 . I 1 t • va k '■* 4 • I r, f s= •f * IN •1 I*.' 7 • t 1 0 1 e t A»'' 4« r ■ FJ . < •rr?' I < 11 CM A * ss Mfl AM * ll f T< 4 'I •4 I •V?. s\ 5i r . C I 4 'I ^SZ •» Ar r- « f »I MATTESON AND VIKES GET FIRST STATE FINALS GOLF EXPERIENCE PAGE 11 Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL V-t • '> S" IS -'TA 5> ■ - r 1 iS4 r V tv £ r.‘ : '' X’Tn I r weft / ■'-•C’.'h r «vII. t •1 I IN t' V • ss * -X'" uC V z ..sss 1 J « t i I* .V.4 * S„ .‘••5 ’ " b r "• YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE ? I*. r JRT't l<\. IV •4 I .•< X’<' in-'’ J *. */ / r• tv 1. Ki--;*: I s^s TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM 4 :s. 7 ■ 1 I SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 I« if II 9 / s sr INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. I 1 r i ♦ ♦ i ■'I 7’ .• 44 Group X. > I __ ..^AH « THE HASTINGS BANNER > V ) ' » ♦ ♦ 11 I I > L 031^92* <4 /I VI X ) V E f,’ 1 ''•12^ A. . a ♦ 'i •*t SUBSCRIBE w -Jr «» »• M i^w abrJ M#**""* 'i I 1 M I .1 �ft? 2 Thursday, June 12, 2025 BANNER I WWW HoctingsBanner com UM« 14>v* -*••-**—- II ._—„■ , ,-fci,, . >. xjimjr. nfcx—1. •J 4« Amatrol equipment arrives at Delton Kellogg High School r . G'/■ '■ i >y ( i I r ' LTi 1^’ ' I 5 • V*.' .t- r /s i f r |V r ;■ ill'4 mV ';Sc r/ z. • a>^r 7 < . I I I 4 « « 4 •1, A* I « >T * » '. If ' /* s f J DKHS junior Trayion Jameson is on hand to l-ielp with the new Amatrol equipment as it moves info the DKHS met shop •it iSi 5- N 4 I t * u i I 1 'f. 4 >« J 5 f a f ’I 4 t ■oSrtf ft 1 1 1V' •k ' J f I i IF 1 i «. 14 i K ft J /y* • j I ei 9 ’ I •• 4 A L I X 4 B|i r’ 1 .4 * ry ’'J ! J I f I 4 1 / ▼ I r* »b ♦♦ la » n i ‘ I T A I I I I From left. DKHS junior Gabe Pharr is standing next to his classmate, |unior AJ Lorenz and shop teacher Tess Knobloch as they wait for the new Amatrol equipment to be loaded into the metal shop •I z .u. f •i I J. < ’i j 1 1 I 4‘ lA , < f if [7!^ .p I 1 •tI t ► 0 MT 5:Ti: 1 X. J 9 t f B f I I s J I JB-*' r J New Amatrol equipment has been delivered to Delton Kellogg High School and has moved into the revamped metal shop Courtesy photos 4^ 'WZi'iabi B» W'* New Amatrol equipment recently rolled into the new revamped metal shop at Delton Kellogg High School. New Amatrol manufacturing equip ment has been delivered to Delton Kel logg High School and has moved into the revamped metal shop. Amatrol is a leader in career and technical education training solutions. They provide equip ment for hands-on learning in schools across the nation. It was announced to school officials earlier this year that through the advoca cy efforts ofthe Michigan Manufacturing Association (MMA), Delton Kellogg High School, Athens High School in Troy, and LIFT: The National Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Institute in Detroit are alL recipients sharing a $ I-million appropriation from the state Icgislature with ih^'bulk of the allotment going to the schools. The fund ing paid for the new Amatrol equipment. Shop teachers and school officials are excited that students will be able to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing. But before that happens, Tess Knobloch, who teaches shop with her husband Brad, said they are both preparing this summer to be ready to teach the IGNITE/Amatrol program this fall. In June, the Knoblochs will spend a week training at LIFT, the National Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Institute in Detroit. In addi tion, they are learning online. “We’ve already started working through a three-month subscription to the IGNITE/Amatrol program,” she said. “It’s the online learning part of what the students will be working on in the fall. Innovators of the IGNITE curriculum developed the program to align spe cifically with the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council and numerous Smart Automation Certi fication Alliance (SACA) certifications. DK shop teacher Brad Knobloch said em ployers highly value those certificates. LIFT Executive Vice President, Joe Steele, who also handles public affairs, explained in March that the equipment at DKHS is similar to what is at the LIFT De troit Institute and is a key part ofthe IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing curriculum. Furthermore, he said the students will be given a wide look at various advanced manufacturing tools and techniques. Learning robotics, electronics, electrical systems and pneumatics is among the lessons the equipment will provide in hands-on experience inside the class room. Steele stressed that “hands-on” is the most important thing. The equipment is critical to learn about advanced man ufacturing in 2025. Steele said he hopes that once students have the opportunity to begin the program, they will feel the excitement and want to start a career in advanced manufacturing in Michigan. t • '1 h* ■ I ’i ( !• I - q s r I 4 t M' I t i r r ) ! I T 1 * f>.- f 'i 1 J 1 I 1 J M * ** I .4 1 9 s ri r J i I* b? t • I 1l e x U l»* RI ri- *1 SiLl y w ,»"4f • 9« I t 7 t I 4 B I C I I 3 I Z '• II )J I 1 I It 4/ I k Karen Turtco-Ebright Staff Writer I J J1 •> I, I r •> ( iB ■?ei I I ^9 5^* 3^ * F 9*B| t I, .'4 a V r ■■■'^^ I ... * (K;;. 4 4 1 r >4'! 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In his new role, White will oversee the operations of the CERC, the com munity’s hub for educational and recre ational activities. He will remain actively involved in the HASS band program, collaborating with band boosters and continuing to drive the HPAC’s program ming. His proven leadership will ensure the seamless integration of these roles, fostering opportunities for students and residents alike. “Spencer White’s dedication to our students and community makes him the ideal leader for this expanded role,” said HASS Superintendent Dr. Nick Damico. “His success with the HPAC and band program demonstrates his ability to build vibrant, extraordinary spaces. We’re ex cited to see him elevate the CERC as a •- >• 4 cornerstone of our Exceptional Schools, Exceptional Community, Building Successful Saxons mission. “I’m really excited to step into this new role as HPAC and Community Center Director,” White said. “Over the past few years, the arts in Hastings, especially at the HPAC, have grown tremendously, and with that growth has come the need for more focused leadership and support. This new position allows us to better serve our students, staff, and commu nity across all areas of the fine arts. I’m also looking forward to helping take the CERC to the next level. It’s an important resource for our district and community, and I’m happy to play a role in helping it move toward long-term success.” The district invites the community to celebrate this milestone and invest in the future of recreational and educational programs at the CERC. Locals can learn how they can make an impact by contacting White at Spencer. White@HASSK12.org or call 269-9484400. For more details about the CERC, Hastings Area visit hasskl2.org. School System 11 ” u t e |k • LOCAL TRUSTED ROOFING COMPANY WITH 1154 YEARS . IN THE BUSINESS • 10 YEAR SERVICE GUARANTEE ON ALL WORKMANSHIP * i* V' □ i □ ’ IHbW. a; Hastings Area School System appoints Spencer White as CERC director WJ X u -.' * — «• QUALITY ROOFING - - ■>#-s- z- •« - > ’Ik ih SHERRIFF T GOSLIN >« - . « .. . , -■^ W ' ft» ?! • * -4Wil I s ) * *1 s 9 * • f". > I . 13 v: >:i n T-# i FW g T i > 1 J i ■■ I .<• *« 2 * ir i tr i I— Hfjj* iJliS. 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Gina Johnsen annoyed when LPS Presi wasn’t happy about having her dent Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz statements before the Lake interrupted her to inform the wood Public Schools Board of Republican who represents Education at its regular meeting the state House’s 78th District Monday, June 9, being cut short, Gina Johnsen she had just 30 seconds left and she let board members to speak. know it. t “Very rude,” Johnsen said Near the end of Monday’s after leaving the podium. “I’ll let you meeting, Johnsen got up to address the know I’ve never been treated like that board during the public participation at a board meeting. period to comment on various issues, “I’m here to help you,” she added. including transgender participation in According to board policy, individuals high school sports and potential increases must first register that they want to ad in state funding, that had been discussed r* i H ft * I $ h !? • * t I nor I J ‘ P z. < *71 ’’ itt d .■A _ > ? « r 41 .V * * I 4ir b r kI e JI 1 J -Xw If 71 i- ; 'T*^ t J IMSk'l'' w' ifci.i t I t > .M » -. r . 3 state rep. calls treatment at board meeting ‘very rude W V ''i 1 Thursday, June 12, 2025 ly*, J * * THE HASTINGS BANNER wwv/.HastingsBanner.com dress the board and are then limited to three minutes for their comments. Four persons, including Johnsen, had signed up to speak at Monday’s meeting. Three of the four, again including the state lawmaker, had their comments cut short due to the enforcement of the time constraint. Trustee Adam McArthur, who has previously voiced criticism of the time limit for participation, said it is important for school board members to gamer input from members of the public. “I appreciate Gina for coming,” McAr thur said. “(But) at this time. I’m ashamed of how this board treats the public. “I’ve had quite enough.” Brodbeck-Krenz and the board’s vice president, Darin Weller, both defended the public participation policy and its en forcement, including limiting comments to only three minutes. “We will hold to that policy until that policy is changed,” Weller said. Brodbeck-Krenz added it was unfor tunate that Johnsen or her staff hadn’t informed LPS officials of her attendance at the school board meeting in advance. “I wish I would have had a heads-up,” she said. “We could have put her on the agenda and she could have had as much time as she needed. “I’m glad she showed up,” the board president added. t 4 S ' I X * u *** STiHi: k I ( Highpoint Community Bank reopens newly renovated lobby -4 W* ( VA J I 1 '■•If 0 i 1 1 r Il M 1 r Ft; I f I f snn[i •1 r • I • ft u J 4 ? ■<O X 'W' f 1 :* /z V ■tT » I 4 7% ,, *"3 a ': »e ;O *« «I { 7 •% I 4a» f) I I ki St. I B I I J '4 /< > I «« r ! V I I i V I t * ►u I. •Tm I* I I h 1 I 11 > t I U S ’»t r'A •n4 • —/-• I I L»^.4- h XJ 0 **< fl » I » • fr I 54 4^ i •* J 1 .> ' >- v> *>• 4^ I I V t >. 1^ w- - t il [ !l; <4—*-5 •flr-- **■ -.24 «' J ♦ Vd .*r I e<. ' >• » t I fS* y’ z p* ■ I S' J HI je.1 * or**' * * J-?; -"T .1 mi t r r s ' i 'J Ji Members of the community, elected officials, stakeholders and staff gathered at Highpoint Community Bank in Hastings last week to celebrate the bank's newly renovated lobby. The lobby, which has been closed to the public during renovations since February, reopened on Wednesday, June 4. The renovated lobby ditches the antiquated teller line in favor of a more open-space concept with teller desk “islands.” Construction crews worked to preserve the lobby’s personality while bringing it into the 21st century. Here, folks attending Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony pose for a photo in front of the new teller desks. Photo by Molly Macleod . I > C* i*' >1 * 4 V < r 1 A ’t I . j W 1 J I e?fnotci. j ' 9*j >"BVni«i' ■ I ?t |n^3? r' rr . i5''f i " A * I '■ I Bf k. i J IR I [’<? 4 I * P - T Customers stopping in at Vern’s Repair and Sport in Lake Odessa get help from two of the store’s employees, Jacob Day (left) and Randy Frantz, on Thursday, June 5. The longtime local business was set to close but will instead remain open after being sold, according to the store's general manager, Kyle Makley. Photo by Dennis Mansfield t A / < S*» 1 1^+ I '-M ■ ■f .i . fe.' 1 £ CfT' If '■ J .b,J' • * r I r / 1 c . I J i c I k I . I 0 4r>'41 4 “We have been sold,” Kyle Makley said, confirming the news. “(And) no changes for now, as far as I know.” He added the news has caused some confusion for customers, who thought they were stopping by for what might have been the last time. “Yeah, we’ve had a lot of people coming in they know we’re closing,” he said. “It’s been overwhelm ingly happy when you tell them (about the sale).” According to Kyle Makley, Vern’s dates back to 1971 when the local t(/ J i'; I ■Jno' I 1 ' I < 4 ?fl I Jr. nro. •'; f9!fi I I Jt f i .ilKj'/^J i X CP V t - ni f f t t •ier' *s rfi! ?iR 1 ■J r* r3f$Hr-»rT- ) » J •I ' V • .•zf C t « ,t feis •4^ u >*»r, r* J *»p. 1 I • 4 J- f 4 c, •-V II A L pI » » > A< SI /•:F H t » IT kt I I tir, < •s * »•••• ««? •< * t f k '> V I « r/ X I V 4 r < Ti . k »JS *> TiivEn ANIMALS ? •a I A & t «* f I < t» »•'. 0' I .«*• '-e I A f. .. ' •f' ii .'f (k . h ' > I 4 I xJ^ % A t ft t ♦ ' 44-. >• z •a / t * k r •ri' ri !J .'J/' .f f** 3- t t -I 1 * . y -t I I Lori Lomoro of Blandford Nature Center gave kids a chance to get up close and personal with several animals, including this young owl, which the center is caring for after it was injured by a car. V fti' w t* L I I I , t J I 3 t ■ « EVENT r.*?; >■ I f <?F K '•} Xlftc •< J ‘ il i-f- Continued from Page 1 * i • •» / k F I 4 f I t I k } business was founded by his grandfather south of Woodland, before:. . moving to its current location. Makley said the sale and change of ownership at Vern’s is set to be completed by July 1. The only change, so far, is that Vern’s may no longer service or store boats. Other than that, he expects opera tions to continue on as usual. Even current staff members have report edly been informed they’re invited to stay. “From what I know, the employ ees have been told they can stay on if they want,” Makley said. “They have been offered that they can stay on.” Continued from Page 1 .-d • f* • J. IA I OWNERSHIP Ib I ■ I.. J >1 Si 4* O' t :> ) 7 t fi r J lA sr ,t I! 1 t A* '■1 J * » 4 ' 1 t .-.'i z I t f i / », k’. I e • tit I r Boy Scouts and youth sports programs. One of the event’s most anticipated highlights was the massive bicycle give away, sponsored by the Hastings Rotary Club and Barry County Lumber. Kids entered a drawing for a chance to win one of 40 bicycles, with winners announced toward the end of the festivities. ( - n « > * / UI A* kJ ..t kt . »r «s'sSDravfo5 I "free i. I A • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam •t 9J i 1 9 5 Financial FOCUS Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward .Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Member SIPC 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Somefinancial decisions can be challenging — like whether to use your money to reduce your debt or to invest. If you already have a significant amount of debt and not a lot in savings or investments, it can be hard to figure out which issue should be a priority. There’s no simple answer, and eveiyone’s situation is different, but here are a few suggestions for helping you make a good choice: • Evaluate your cash flow. If you already have enough after-tax income to meet your monthly living expenses, you might lean toward investing any leftover cash, but if you are just getting by, possibly due to heavy debt payments, then you might be better off using your funds to reduce your debt load. • Build an emergency fund. Paying off your debt as fast as possible may seem like the responsible thing to do, but not having an adequate emergency fund or saving for your fiiture could leave your finances at a permanent It’s a disadvantage. good move to have fund an emergency containing ±ree to six months’ worth of living expenses, wi± the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account. Once you have such a fund, you could use it, instead of going into debt ■ or adding to your debt to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace or a major car repair. • Evaluate your debts. Some of your debts are actually more “expensive” to you than others. This expense level doesn’t necessarily refer to the size of the debt, however, You might have a large mortgage, for instance, but because your interest payments are typically tax your deductible, “after-tax” interest rate may be relatively modest, Therefore, you might consider investing ra±er ±an paying down your mortgage. But if you have consumer loans or credit cards that carry a high interest rate and whose interest payments are not deductible, you might be better off paying down or refinancing this debt. • Take advantage of any employer match. If your employer sponsors a retirement plan and offers a match, you will want to prioritize contributing at least what is required to receive the match. It’s essentially free money. So, if your employer matches up to 3% of your j ,1 4 4 F I V ><<r i f, P ft’. Utt Wendi Stratton CFP Should you pay off debts or invest? ♦ ♦ 1 ’. 'fe Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 Financial Advisor 4 I 4^ * contributions, for example, you should contribute at least 3% of your income to this retirement account. Additionally, some employers will match a portion of your contributions to a Health Savings Account. Eventually, you’ll likely want to get to a point of saving more than just the match, but you’ll have to weigh the benefit of additional contributions against the cost of any debt you’re carrying. Make it easier on yourself. To make achieving these goals easier, automate as much as you can. For example, you can divert part of paycheck into your an emergency savings account or a retirement account through automatic payments for any debt reduction or savings needs. While it may seem like a huge endeavor to pay off your debt while still saving for the future, it doesn’t have to be. Taking small, incremental steps is key to helping you get to where you want to go. 77?« article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �r ■J 1 t I J I k. 4 Thursday, June 12, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 4 www.HastingsBanner.com • V. Ik t I IJ j I. I « £• . .J r I Hastings Live concert series underway now 5 ■4. 4V •> J ‘ Iw i i I I i4 .4^ I; I ft * . * I •• • s 1 Rock the Country festival workers await trucks entering with stage equipment on Tuesday. ROCK Continued from Page 1 Roughly 50,000 people are expect ed to travel to the Barry Expo Center this weekend, according to Jansens. That influx of people will cause traffic backups and delays along M-37 and elsewhere. In an effort to keep folks safe, Jansens said his crews will be imple menting traffic and road closures. Area residents and visitors should expect temporary traffic delays beginning June 12 continuing through June 15. Motorists should also expect traf fic backing up into Middleville and Hastings, with drivers encouraged to avoid the M-37 corridor. Detailed maps and routing informa tion will be shared in advance through county social media channels such as Facebook, X and Nextdoor, as well as Michigan State Police platforms and local media outlets «• Drivers are asked to follow all post ed signs and obey law enforcement instructions to ensure emergency routes remain open and accessible. According to the announcement by BCEM officials, some local neigh borhoods, especially those in cul-desacs, will experience restricted access during peak event hours, including 8 a.m. to noon and 4 to 10 p.m. on June 12; 8 a.m. to noon and 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on both June 13 and 14. Also, those planning to attend the concert, as well as area residents, are reminded to use hands-free devices and focus on the road when driving, follow detour signs and law enforce ment instructions, and call 911 if emergency assistance is needed. For more information, individuals may text “Rock” to 226787 to opt in for alerts regarding the event or visit “BarryCountyEMD” on Facebook. The 2025 Hastings Live Summer Concert Series is in full swing this week with an amazing “bubbly” performance, a talented local musi cian performing at the Barry County Courthouse and an incredible band returning from last year, according to Steve Hoke, the arts and events coordinator for Hastings. BubbleBri will be bringing Bubbles-R-Fun to the Thomapple Plaza at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, for a hands-on learning experience. And, on June 13, the “Friday at the Fountain” series will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Michael Fahey, a singer/songwriter who specializes in alternate tuning acoustic music, will be joined by his former teacher, Dan Palmer, a musician and jazz guitar instructor at Hillsdale College. Then, on Friday night at Thomapple Plaza, the Fat Animals combine an incredible groove, addictive guitar combos, and amazing lead and har- monic vocals to produce a first-rate show that will get audiences up and dancing, according to organizers. Guests attending the local concert series are encouraged to bring blan kets or lawn chairs. A concession stand, operated by volunteers from Hastings’ Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performanc es. Organizers also stated that smoking, vaping, non-service animals and out side alcohol will be prohibited. Also, there is no rain venue for Hastings Li ve. And, unless there is thunder and/ or lightning, each show will be held as scheduled. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and dona tions from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local DM businesses. 4 I I n • V t> > I fL r 4. S S'’ I •‘ I r U" * >>'■ < *■ 4 jr IF * v* I u •r < ,/5 !i I »♦ IJ J ' if' tar 1 f * fk - JQI T1 ,'n>' € h .r •sx J >I I f UJJ ' r « '■ I / V ErS ‘ Bd ' 1 i' '. '.'fj ’ a 1 ’ r f * 'f r I I ■ '. 1 )« H- .S • .J ■ f fl ..-I I ^4 i.a ( ) * J f I 11 I 4 r u I ■ f h h Iiw t I ' J 4 J 4 «4 I tf <n'. ai ■G ■ .JF ' 'C ’I u i• ■ IH X®"" . A' if! r iV" 1 .1 J <1 < ’ f r '5f>* I { i Hastings Public Library dedicates Jane Arnold Storybook Walk I : V f f I I r r- I 1 » J «v f I Arrx)^d lOrybook WalV\ » H ’•SI' '4 ^4 f 1 1 I I t .,... Si 4 I I ►I I I k .v b ) I 1 I e u n !.t> VVt. ( 't j •H « k \ . % V .b r >< >1 ' s W » s I ) I sw. t. r' > ‘•OK" Ke (* " Atti r I < ;t 1' > The buck stays hers! 1 X < > 1 1 \4 «* f * ««0I^ 1. u I « •s ;*e . ■ V «e r ttsfteu Spend it here. Keep it here. •- & s L,-® Invest In Your Community. / Group STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST In the matter of: THE KENNETH L. GEIGER AND DOROTHY GEIGER TRUST, dated October 31,2007 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Kenneth L. Geiger, who lived at 815 Mulberry Cove, Nashville, Michigan 49073, died on May 22, 2025, leaving a certain trust under the name of KENNETH L. GEIGER AND DOROTHY GEIGER TRUST, dated October 31, 2007, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Marcia Kinney was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Marcia Kinney, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: June 5 2025 , Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Marcia Kinney 495 Sunset Lane Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-4193 i .>.. ^3»!. V«b ■ tOi* M * < BE99 J 4 t t STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30086-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Alexa Jessalynn (Ross) Martin. Date of birth: 08/05/1988. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Alexa Jessalynn (Ross) Martin, died 11/10/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Isaac R. Martin, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/09/2025 Bonnie S. Lent-Davis P58091 RO. Box 454 Alto, Ml 49302 616-745-0406 Isaac R. Martin 1521 Moore Road Woodland, Ml 48897 269-929-7518 *v f •.?5. « <t 9 ■A -<■ s w 1 t IV rn I I’“RMS i ir ♦ 115^ . V. • • •1’ '**- A' . *s^fn -• > & I Families can take a walk along the Thornapple River while reading a children’s book thanks to the new Jane Arnold Storybook Walk. This month, “Some Bugs’’ by Angela DiTerlizzi; illustrated by Brendan Wenzel will be featured along the walk. Photo by Molly Macleod J 11* r ro * 1 I I I J I 5 r <' '•ff' i ^1 4 f 1 i I Molly Macleod Editor Dozens gathered behind the Hastings Public Library last week, Tuesday, June 3, for a dedication ceremony for the new Jane Arnold Storybook Walk. The Storybook Walk honors the late Arnold, who dedicated her life to edu cating children in Barry County. Begin ning her career in the Banfield School, Arnold went on to teach at Hastings Area Schools, with stops at Delton Kellogg Schools and a stint teaching student teachers at Michigan State University in between. Hastings Public Library Director Da vid Edelman explained the storybook walk consists of 20 stations along the Hastings Riverwalk, beginning just behind the library near the Thomapple Plaza bridge. The storybook walk ex tends east along Railroad Street. A dedication plaque to Jane can be found just behind the library parking lot, near the solar-powered picnic table. “She lived most of her life in the same house on South Street until my parents moved within town a few years ago,” said Jeff Arnold, Jane’s son. “She lived her whole life here. Education, kids, books, reading—that was all important to her.” This month, “Some Bugs” by Angela DiTerlizzi; illustrated by Brendan Wen zel will be featured along the walk. Edel man said the books will be changed out at least once each quarter, ifnot monthly. for rec“ “Thank you for doing this ognizing our mother,” said Arnold. “As (Edelman) said, she was an educator. Kids were important to her—books, reading as well as all the family. I think this all helps us keep on her memory. So, thank you.” I ’mi r 1 I > I •>>+J k.t:5 ; 50r i -- i. , L 1.' tw 1 r » I J / ■ A i '■•I I J i he. > 1)^1. J * G:- g I •I G- ■ I w < / >1 •• M 4 I < "l I r I I • w, h I si’ - ' r I. d ** . i i 1 iiJ <• ^ni u « •J I • I rl' < I» Is i 1 4 <• .t * I GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. Date: 06/09/2025 Bonnie S. Lent-Davis P58091 P.O. Box 454 Alto, Ml 49302 616-745-0406 Isaac R. Martin 1521 Moore Road Woodland. Ml 48897 269-929-7518 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS VIEW Date: 6-5-25 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 .1 A# Ruskin. FL 33570 L* 7 n < 4 * “I I *. rp' J I. *< w A * 1 ■f 1 . •• * . Group ’ < t i .> . ' .> X. I ? SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 14,2025 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson, Bellmore, Mayack, Hall, James Absent: None Approved the Agenda as amended Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to approve proposed “Island” 425 agreement to “official” and send to COH Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Adjournment 8:14 pm ••'X u Vi I GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! I T » ,> ri' t 1% 'I < 1> < ■ I I s I I lb A*. 1 I I I T 1. ■ f V I * I I % } I joHl* S'-f ri r '■' > I I' ■f I 3 ( I 11 I I i Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com k ) > ** « ■ 1 « ' 'fc 1. I 1 a THE HASTINGS BANNER I u I VIE^MLm^m^ > IV-^ - lb < • • • 'JI Attested to by. Marti Mayack. Supervisor <! I ' 1 I ts .'I <1 i*< J f Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk ■'-q ? J If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on < k 11 269-948-2900 Brian Elser 3219 Guff City Road (4 A William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. of publication of this notice. ! fc 1 Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-DE 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Shirley Ann Elser. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Shirley Ann Elser, died 2-23-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Brian Elser, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the persona! representative within 4 months after the date 19 I *1 You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30087-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Zelie Marie Therese Martin. Date of birth: 06/28/2023. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Zelie Marie Therese Martin died 11/10/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Isaac R. Martin, persona! representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 1 I Group I i ♦ 9 t • UK I k I tI t & .te _ .u J �k A Jt ' k 11 t www.HastingsBanner.com I I c J u Mheao 3'3' ' 4 » il isaint nstioi t j;'h“ h t' n 1' •1 “'I?)' ’k [; i Rich Franklin Barry ISD Superintendent 1 P -^0 Ah . *4 A '! - u For years, we have led kids and families to believe that al! students must attend college—and I mean fouryear universities— to be successful in life. Many of our parents and grandparents didn't attend fouryear universities but did not deter us from pushing this narrative. We Rich Franklin may have actually believed it. However, it is patently untrue. All students deserve and need the chance to further their education be yond high schooMhat 1 believe. What form that post-secondary education takes depends on where a student's talents and interests lie. All students have talents, and all students have interests. It's our job in education to help students find them and match them up with a bright future. Many young people, most perhaps, learn better by doing than by hearing or reading. This does not discount the need to be a good listener and a good reader. It does tell us that students need hands-on, real-world opportuni ties as part of their education. Sure, the world is changing. It is increasingly technological, and also increasingly post-literate. Here in Barry County, students have many opportunities for hands-on learning through what we call "career and technical education," or CTE, but more kids need more of these types of opportunities. Not every school can offer every program, but why can't we talk about ways to get to programs at other schools? Not all students attend traditional public schools, but why shouldn’t they have opportunities for hands-on learning that prepares them for good careers, too? A local business leader once said in a meeting I was in, "We have an employee shortage, and we will solve it. We prefer to solve it here, but we will solve it." Some companies look to other communities and other states if they can’t find the skilled workforce they need. Some look to automation. Some even look overseas. That's not what we want for our county. We want good jobs here, so we need to prepare our students to compete for them. There’s been a community con versation that’s building momentum about ways to get kids to programs in their own schools, in other schools, at places like Gilmore Garage Works at the Gilmore Car Museum, at a career center that’s not in Battle Creek, Ka lamazoo, Lansing, or Grand Rapids. Let's keep that conversation going. On June 24, at 6 p.m., in the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium, the boards of education of Delton Kellogg Schools, Hastings Area School Sys tem and Barry ISD will hear the results of a recent survey that was available to all adult residents of our school districts. It won't be a decision-making meeting, but the information that we get from the consultant we've hired will help inform next steps that have to do, in part, with career and technical education for students here in Barry County. Please join us and hear what we hear, so that you can become part of the conversation. I k> ■ft •*< * * rj 9 Ik ’■' '’1 u. ."«K X C 1 •A ■V• I I t. 4 <v K , , X. irj fe. ^71 % J I* 1 At X N ? * X L V I k t •ft^- I r < I i t .44, s ’ I I ■* \v “'''.'if 41 JJ ■*r I 1 ^Ih. I 4 r “II. , ■ J J r I I eC 1 I J ' i *!f I 4 f J f» J J A. I ■f I « I ■ *' X I < L.t;;-; I /•^•l J '.IL *rj I X !ri t I f 1 y •l 1 kA I i Or». I , ' •) 1 4V'i.xfc^.r4«, -*l. I • i :) '. . oihlp ir «£ LtU.UV f I ’J u, il i I 1 A •If ( I t I 1 ’. ■ ^'JA ?. I ll-I i I «w•* Vt 4 1 i ; I MlcGP'Q if !f- .S’ IB -'f* ! " ii.4 ♦ t;- 'Sei "«b, '4- r I > iSr .'4 1J I 1 n *I I T * g ^5 l-'- I T J 1 I I •’"^♦4 - I k ♦ I I I d J I ’’T' ish^ i I L,.t 1 1 >A Britraffii!'.-; I i I I I • I 1 I I ) 1 r< d »•* I I / i 't? 1 * I .• * r I ' z 11 r' 1 I I ,IA- .s *4 • .J. f.^y } t r- ■■ I M*« r 1/ V i: II 1 ' JJ ► 1 • IT' t I t ■ f » • J I I * I n f . ..I ! )»■ i f • JT * I <• *-> * I'!?' >• -iI t K r .1 s. ■ -• > S ( I Ilr> Z i I r> i » r «NBA £ r>' ..4 i w kk IB* >? I Barry County Indivisible will join others around the country this weekend to express concerns with the nation’s democracy and lift their combined voices to declare “America will not have a king.” Organizers say there are over 1,500 registered demonstrations across the country this Saturday, June 14, for the “No King” peaceful demonstrations. The demonstrations will take place ft-om noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, with Barry County Iridivisible hosting its rally at Thomapple Plaza. Speakers will share how changes in Washington have impacted their lives. Michael Lynch, a Democrat who is running for Michigan’s 2nd Congres sional District seat in 2026, will be present at the Barry County demon- J '■'' ■’I'./ jr;o MW I • I I B v'l. z J'j •«I u •-■nti ** J7'/ f I I rj o tj; . j J • r^. yr f“ *. I A f 'V < I .J pi’ ITC is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Barry County this week. According to a statement released by ITC officials, the helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system that is operated by ITC’s Michigan operating entities - ITC Transmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Co. The aerial inspections will cover nearly all of the Lower Peninsula. The effort began on May 27 with patrols in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. Patrols this week are set to include Barry County, as well as Allegan, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Ka lamazoo, Kent, Lenawee, Monroe, Ottawa, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Van Buren and Washtenaw counties. The effort reportedly will wrap up with patrols over counties in the northern portions of the Lower Pen insula from June 24-30. The patrols are a North American Electrical Reliability Corporation requirement for ITC’s vegetation management program, support pro active maintenance objectives and are in line with the company’s model for operational excellence. They include inspections of all transmission struc tures and equipment including, but not limited to, monopoles, steel tow ers, wood poles, conductors (wires). , • I *» # -J J* l/ r k4 f i# J u r -r 1 H^l ,. Au .’i" -c *1 I« r, ■' > AT i " r* * J »*V >• 7 T ,1 •r I t7**? I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. r t 4* . »1 s k « V ITC is conducting aerial patrols of transmission lines in Barry County this week. Courtesy photo insulators and other equipment. According to the company’s recent statement, crews check for damaged or worn equipment and vegetation hazards. The inspection flights are often conducted at low altitudes to allow ac curate visual inspection of equipment for lightning damage, wear or other potential problems. ITC officials state this is normal procedure, so there is no cause for alarm ifa low-flying helicop ter is sighted near transmission lines. For more information about ITC, persons may visit online at itc-holdings.com. MM Slaters to Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Fred and Gretchen (Barry) Slater, of Woodland, were mar ried June 19, 1965 at Woodland United Methodist Church. They have four children, Troy Slater, Trent (Rhonda) Slater, Jill Slater (Don Kincheloe), Jane (Slater) Schelter (Tony). Grandchildren, Kolt (Mariah) Slater, Brady Slater, Alec and Halee Dunlap, Kayla and Shane Kincheloe, Ryeleigh and Briggs Schelter; one great grandson, Brooks Slater. If you would like to send anniversary wiches, mail to: 6155 Jordan Rd., Woodland. Ml 48897. London Hammond, Sebastian Her nandez-Hernandez, Lexi Heydenberk, Wyatt Sanders, Breeya Solmes and Katherine Stevens. A’s & B’s LaylaArmour, Zoey Armour, Payton Amie, Khloe Baker, Ariana Benjamin, Mavie Bernstein, Porter Blessing, Lainah Brasher, Leigha Brown, Elea nor Clark, Elodie Clore, Sage DeCamp, Greyson Delcotto, Lucy Furrow, April Gates, Jacelyn Goodroe, Had ley Grove, Lauren Hanis, Makenzie Harris, Ryan Harris, Temprance Jiles, Temperance Jiles, Jeralynn Lancaster, Emerson Leary, Rylee Long, Alyssa MacLeod, Colten Melchert, Haley Miles, Addelyn Nurenberg, Alyssa Olin, Natalie Olmstead, Isabella Perez, Micah Randall, Joseph Renner, Josh ua Roberts Jr., Gabrielle Robertson, Brielle Salazar, Ella Saninocencio, Abigail Shafer, Lucy Sporer, Brynn VanderMale, Haley Vaughn, Riley Vaughn, Emiliano Vilchis Rodriguez, Claire Walters, Karrigan Williams, Haley Williamson and Abram Winebrenner. SAME DAV SERVICE AVAILABLE NEWSPAPER ^/ ADVERTISING 912|IinR TMM SBWCe RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL n Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned JC Year Round Pumping AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE r 6. Monday at 4 p.m. «• MM Seventh grade All A’s Ava Anderson, Ashlynn Auten, Kin ley Beadle, Gracelynn Burke, Kylie Curtis, Ainslie Dygert, Jayden Gamer, Claire Gergen, Sophia Gordon-Ro driguez, Colton Haywood, Bentley Justice, Carter Kramer, Harliequinn Krebs, Maren Marlatt, Abigail Mix, Aubrey Mix, Zachary Neubauer, Lucy Nickelson, Jasmim Ramirez-Tapia, Emily Rhoades, Garrett Rhoades, Marley Seeber, Abella Smith, Ayla VanBelkum, Kaelyn Walsh and Fiona Watkins. A’s & B’s Annelise Armstrong, Brooklynn Auten, Laney Awrey, Charlotte Bagley, Alexander Bertrand, Eden Bivens, Bo Bourassa, Lilly Bronsink, Arianna Brubaker, Karter Case, Ryan Coller, Reuben Day, Landon DeGoa-Appel, Rhylie DeMarsh, Brennan Denton, Blake DeWyse, Isabella Duits, Chloe Endres, Elliana Erb, Gabriella Gole, Avery Hetrick, Preston Heuss, Karter Hill, Khloe Jablonski, Jaelyn Jimenez, Malcolm Kniaz, Julian Kretz, Ava Lundstrum, Emmalia Mansager, Ainslee Mattice, Adyson Mayack, Austin Milcher, Destiny Newton, Milo Oliver, Ericka Peck, Winter Pirtle, Sophie Pohja, Ava Roath, Alex Smith, Owen Smith, William Sparks, Zoey Storm, Jackson Storrs, Eilysha Stratton, Robert Tompsett, Kylee Troyer, Davis Wattles, Lenna Wendt, Jonah Wescott, Olive Wescott and Kylah Wise. Eighth grade All A’s Ashtyn Denton, Riley Furrow, r DEADLINES stration on Saturday to share some of his observations on how what’s hap pening in Washington, D.C. impacts Michiganders. Barry County Indivisible is inviting everyone to come out to Saturday’s event. “Maybe you’re looking for more firsthand information about what’s happening in our country, or maybe you’re not sure what you feel — stop by and listen, talk to others and find out for yourself,” said organizer Marcia Szumowski. “We are a non-partisan group of Barry County residents who arejoining together to get our message heard in Lansing, Washington and around the world. We hope to see you there.” — ♦ • / Zz V 1 I > h Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas /itr nrrr6/ ifftos... BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Jlifons Septic Tank Service Monday at 5 p.m. Thanks you all (or your business in appreciate your business! 2024! THE HASTINGS BANNER Extra long hose to protect your lawn Tuesday at Noon NEW Services offered in 2025 • Septic Tank Install • Line Repair • Risers Install • Land Clearing THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon • Light Excavation the sun and news -------------------- Bonded --------------------Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner Wednesday at Noon w 'y/^^S^^Iaesif>afj& Group mihomepaper.com FAST RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 945-5379 623-2089 "TBT ua ♦ ♦ c* .• * HMS announces most recent honor roll Hastings Middle School has re leased its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 academic year. Students earn placement on the honor roll for earning all A and B grades for the quarter. Those who earn all A grades are named to the Principal’s List. Middle school students who qualified at the conclusion' of the most recent marking period include: Sixth grade All A’s Ian Ansorge, Carter Graham, Ainsley Haas, Aubrey Kingshott, Everly Lancaster, Ava Lilley, Payton Mills, Christopher Neu bauer, Matthew Renner, Delaney Ricketts, Maya Ricketts, Dirk Seymour, Lacie Shepard and Na talya Solmes. A’s & B’s Wyatt Bailey, Isabella Barcroft, Levi Bekker, Hunter Bierens, Audra Bolt, Patton Boomer, An nabelle Brand, Autumn Bruce, Madison Carley, Olive Day, So phie Donnini, Kaiden Dykstra, William Edger, Gavyn Elkins, Rhilan Frame, Makenna Gentis, Iley George, Lexie Griffin, Bren den Haywood, Aubree Huver, Jacee Jacinto, SeQuoyah Jackson, Konnor Kent, Korra Leonard, Colt Lewis, Ava Lucas, Eva McCrack en, Alexander Minogue, Lucas Monday, Baylee Nelson, Caleb Pollet, Sylvia Purdum, Noelle Randall, River Reed, Nathan Shoup, Mason Slaughter, Kaitlynn Snyder, Ayla Solmes, Olivia Steeby, Olivia Terpstra, Angela Vidal, Achilles Wondergem and Isaac Wymer. i • •< . I Barry County Indivisible hosting rally June 14 ttw CLASSIFIEDS ITC conducting aerial patrols of transmission lines this week FROM THE SUPE’S DESK: Career and technical education’s importance 5 Thursday, June 12, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER cneww r �■ * F r } s II I V 6 9 Thursdoy, June 12, 2025 *^*’""* * I H • I • ■ ■ Il * toto . A WWW «toto*to*** — 4 HasringsBanner.com A i Iw OBITUARIES i / F ) ‘ I, 5 ' i Z' i ai' I < '&[ VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE HASTINGSBANNER.COM < 4 * ■ 46 wMh J I I I ►»» -i^^y -■ e 1 A «• a Si « New Barry County nonprofit fosters inclusion and opportunities for locals with disabilities Molly Macleod I A new nonprofit serving residents with disabilities is scUing up shop in our area. The Ability Collective of Barry County, bead^ up by Maggie and Rob Bayerl. was fonned in January of this year. The Ability Collective serves Barry County res idents. championing inclusion and opportunities for individuals with dis abilities, aiming to build an equitable community where everyone thrives. “We're a brand-new nonprofit here in Barry C ounty,” said Maggie Bayerl, who serves as the organization's act ing director. “We’re really focused on building community solutions to make Barry County more inclusive for those with disabilities.” To start, Bayerl said the organization plans to conduct a community needs assessment, partnering with commu nity agencies to disseminate a survey and conduct listening sessions. (We’re) really trying to hear from people with disabilities and their families what they need and what their ideas are for how we can make Barry County more inclusive for them,” said Bayerl. “It's the unseen part of any commu nity — it’s really hard to find spaces that are accessible to everyone..." said Rob Bayerl. “It's really hard to find those common spaces, so I think those are barriers we are trying to break involving everyone everywhere.” The community survey will be post ed to the Ability Collective of Barry County’s Facebook page, along with »« Ai T Worship Togeth er r *V > < ■ y/'U 7^1 1 ^SS I > ’< ^'7 2 r I V I !*» at the church ofyour choice IVeekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Wc Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. P.O. Box 8, 269-945-9121. Telephone Email hastfTnc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Ser\'ice; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- (Children Kindergarten-5lh Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. 8609. Bible Study and Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Prayer. Call Church Office Sunday Worship Service 948-8004 for information. 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A AWORLOWIDESUPPUEROr Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 I *'• # M « '» Safely; A Beginner's Guide to Hof Air Ballooning. 6 p m Tuesday, June 17 - Baby Cafe 10 am. Youth Makerspace with 4-H Upcycling (grades 3-12), 10 X a m , Youth Garden Club. 3 30 p m . Powerful Tools for Caregivers. 4 pm; mahjong. 5 p m., chess. 5pm Wednesday, June 18 - Commu nity health workers at the library. 10 a m . Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10 30 a m . Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.. Bubble Science Show and Lab with Bubbleologtst Angelina Bertoni. 3 p.m., “Climate Sisu’ film and discus sion. 6 p.m More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263 a 1 * ' -. . r Fx'. I 9 I -w 5 fc__ r T* r f 4 / •• K f * I. ? i‘ w 4I I* r JI 1 P; 4* I / Tflk 11 >» ' -y r •1- A-' l*,a» . * » « .4 7 If . f t ‘L. ;k r J ’** fl s * !* 1 '/ >«* A« T’ If . r > «*d •« ir •A rJ^ yjlii- I I i ■ 1 .rial I< -A )y JR 8^ ,-'‘^\4iaSi 0 L n * Ji® 1 <rl:^ I H t‘ wi.ll t? < PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS ’** r V” »’* r to I 01 r • I -.- -JUNE 12-19 - I Ss*^ ? * T A*’* 1 I s’* w • • t 4 Those interested can register for these events and find more r- I ft A i < n t information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ 4 ft V *- *' I :] A » In « I* June 1-Sept. 30 — Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White's paintings will be on display and for sale in the Institute’s Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission. June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk; “The Rainbow Hunters" by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them ail over their neighborhood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. June 2-30 — Hike the News. Hike and get the latest inside news on insects. What is an insect, and why are they so important to us? This hike is free and self-guided on the Green Trail. Friday, June 13 Fun Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for hands-on activities, special guests, games, and crafts centered around a new theme each week. This is a come-and-go event, and all caregivers must remain with their children during this free event. Saturday, June 14 —Social Hike. 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 17 — Cedar Creek Book Club reads “The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger, 10 a.m. Thursday, June 19 — Social Hike. 10 a.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. : .I A* *< ft 1 I • J i ’iWb r ** I T J A I *> t 1 • i • I 5 r > — > ■ fv<3RAa ..... A * I r4 • HA «A Mi 4 &‘A 'jkhi *jS?’ ■ • ,^£«» *T*« ir •l "if I * '•r A 1 to k 1 js I 1 I * * * * c J f f Tf? •I !5* * 1 ► -. :r « to V?Wi li 4 ’• i3»~-lll * W •* * I •.». •. I Id n T.fc»iBs ■-■-■satssir >4 •v i^? > T ?• < HE. T"'"' • • 1 ’ p » 5 I ' ■'■ 'Wb ' «e I HMMjb t* *--•4 X’ 4 w» *5^ f. *>*«p Vf 1 :;ii « ?.T? w« ** * 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church 6 p.m. Adventure awaits at the Hastings Pubic Library Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug 16 Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day. log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for li brary programs and activities Thursday, June 12 - Movie Memories and Milestones watch es a 1955 thriller starring Robert Mitchum. Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish. 5 p.m.; Homestead Farm & Greenhouse Tour (address given in event reservation), 6 p.m. Friday, June 13 - Friday Story time. 10:30 a.m Monday, June 16 - Community Weaving Project, all week on the li brary’s main floor; Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.. Lego Club. 4 p.m,; Soaring 9- * • » Pastor Tod Shook Kathy Smith. Sunday Nursery. SCHEDULE i i ’’ 1 Sunday Morning Worship: and : n,. ^1 X I ♦ methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 on its website, ihcabilitycolicctivc. ofg, this Satiffday, June 7. The Baycris were present at last weekend's Very Barry Family Event, as well. Right now« our focus is across the board, the umbrella of people who identify as having a disability We rec ognize that's a huge population, and we might find that there are particular sectors of people with disabilities in Barry County who need more help than others or are mwe interested in being part of our collective than oth ers,” said Bayerl. According to the most recent Census records, roughly 8,500 residents in Bany County have disabilities. Of those, 6,000 of those residents are under the age of 65 meaning their disabilities are non-age related. “We know there’s a ton of isolation, and we’re trying really hard to reach everybody to figure out where we can do the most good,” Bayerl said. On July 26. the Ability Collective of Barry County will be hosting a celebration for the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. More information is yet to come on that event. More information on the Ability Collective of Barry County and its upcoming events can be found on its website, theabilitycollective.oig/ or by searching “The Ability Collective of Bany' County” on social media. Additionally, residents can support the Ability Collective of Barry County at its Barry Community Foundation fund at barrycf.org/funds/the-ability-collective-of-barry-county-inc/. Edrtor I z* SoHJneTMb&EqntpmeDt 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 >* I Mir I • -toU T* I * to T*W '.W' I Lake Odessa Fair set to celebrate 90th year < t 4 t « I A h ;S- M* Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer It’s almost time again for one of Lake Odessa’s signature events, with the 90th edition of the Lake Odessa Fair set for Wednesday through Sunday, June 1822, at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds on Fairgrounds Road. One member of the fair’s board of directors, Rachel Haskin, said the Lake Odessa Fair isn’t as big as county fairs but still provides local residents and visitors a chance to get out and enjoy a popular small-town event. “It is the village fair,” Haskin said. “It’s not the Ionia County (Free) Fair, obviously. “The Lake Odessa Fair is a tradition. You’ll definitely see someone you know and haven’t seen in a while,” she added. “And, bring a friend.” And, for 2025, the fair will have a “’90s” theme. “The whole fair has like a ’90s theme because it’s our 90th year,” she said. “For some people, there will be a lot of nostalgia.” In some ways, Haskin said the local event is like a “pre-show” for younger participants competing to show off their farm animals in a number of categories over the event’s schedule. And, the fair schedule is again packed with fun and festivities for persons of all ages. Haskin said that includes an expanded schedule of Grand Stand fes tivities, now set for all five nights. Individuals may purchase a Grand Stand pass for S30 that covers admission for all five highlight events. The fun will get underway when mid way at the village fair opens at 5 p.m. on June 18, with a Grand Parade at 6 p.m. and draft horse pulls at 7:30 p.m. The fair’s second day includes a pletho ra ofactivities, with goat and rabbit shows and Figure 8 Derby, as well as the unique and popular dodgeball tournament. “There’s not an event like it in the state,” Haskin said of the dodgeball com petition. “It’s something where people are never disappointed.” The fair wraps up on June 22 but with plenty still left to see and do, such as a pickleball tournament, adult volleyball, cowboy church service, ice cream social and a “derby night of destruction.” Haskin said the fun also includes many new kids’ events - many which are free. “It’s al! free, which is really excit ing,” she said. “Just things for die kids, to go along with the carnival, with the animals.” Unfortunately, one event not listed on the fair schedule for a second consecutive year is a fireworks display. Prior to the 2024 fair, Haskin described omission of the fireworks show as “a dif ficult decision, but the best one to make in order to provide more to the community with that money.” Part of the decision came from the rising cost of fireworks. A second factor the board took into consideration were the dates of the fair. “It’s so hard to justify when our fair has gotten further away from the 4th of July,” Haskin previously stated. “The Lake Odessa Fair always used to be over the Fourth. “We were kind of a staple for people in the fireworks show. Well, now, with social media and mass communication, it’s so easy for people to find a fireworks show.” A full schedule of events, as well as other information, is posted on the fair’s website, lakeodessafair.org. 1 ■ jt<z » ' ' >f, >• »k iiC Im I s *ra K. w ■* ‘ Tt .1 «' * r _ 1' ♦» * I ■ >< r«C:* '■ ‘jW; Tp. .1 I * b* \ w.- I I I •»» *< X T Or’ k 'll E-J 1U r u'O < 1« « X* Ml 4 7.(1,’’‘'SlSl. I k_ k 1 « to 4 J-. * 1 < to r •1^ s 4 I I 5i W t *ai8 A’ < I■ .4 ■r '■W , I •s. rE5|- <■;•.' X* «U'’^ I •t--V I * « V*. s L. • f' 4 » V. <*.« n A I f T A ¥ ! I < L I <M J ' I .4 r; t t law^’ X I 9 '.'C ar e- ''^.c xJ k B 711: 1 I r T ' W1 • t£ i * 9 r vft t fe- G • « k > f kif )« 'in w. I 1 'L-., ■- ■«^ 1 ;..fc et la? \ I X I \ I t I X \ •< / I r* I' 3 1 i �V - • I f 7 Thursday, June 12, 2025 ft i 'i 1 I '*? \ Vi I RNING rI ( e THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I I I I \ ^CK THE PAGES I i * * u.' I I The history of Hastings’ own radio station: WBCH k I u I !l S. : I I I I DAVID MILLER p : Special to The Banner I f < I I I 5 Hastings has not always been known for WBCH or its familiar tagline, “The World’s Best Coun^ Hits.” In April of 1957, the Federal Communications Commission granted authorization to Donald G. Garey I to establish a new radio station under the call letters fk WAHL. The station was licensed to operate on 1,220 h; kilocycles with a modest power of 250 watts, and only »< during daylight hours. Mr. Garey arranged to install the transmitting equipment on the second floor of his Hastings Theatre, located along M-37—a building that today houses the Hastings Roll-A-Rama skate rink. At that time, Garey was also managing the adjacent drivein theater, which would later become known to local residents as the Hastings Drive-In, owned by Floyd ’ ,"Ij ’1* Bloss. In June of that same year, a 160-foot transmission L r -'iT . . ■'tt. tower was erected behind ±e Hastings Theatre to €«•»*I — — •5 •’O« ! support the emerging WAHL radio station. Just two months later, a second tower followed—both of which still stand today as quiet sentinels of local broadcasting , history. To place Garey’s WAHL in perspective: the ! station initially operated at 250 watts of power, com • t-Z parable to what many amateur “ham” radio operators achieve with standard transceivers in the lOOW to ; 200W range. Wi± such output, WAHL’s daytime-only signal could reach an estimated 20-miIe radius— ffec’ tively covering all four comers of Barry County. In the early morning hours of July 15, 1957, Garey conducted the first test broadcast of his 250W stai tion. The trial transmission took place between 1 and ■ 5 a.m., and spirits were high among the fledgling ; station’s operators when they received word from a *1 f tk i ham radio enthusiast in Jamestown, New York, who • ’’L Fni. I reported receiving their signal at 1,220 kilocycles on ! his 11-tube receiver. It was a remarkable confirmation S ' of ±e station’s reach and potential. Wi± that milestone ' k’ * w‘ J achieved, all that remained was to receive final authorization from Washington, D.C., allowing similar tests during daylight hours. Once those were completed. ft Hastings’ very first radio station would be ready to begin full programming. ''•’vC'Tlt A... After four months of rigorous testing and adjust I ments to meet federal broadcasting standards, WAHL iWi n officially signed on the air for the first time on ±e morning of Sunday, Nov. 3, 1957. Broadcasting from its pair of 150-foot towers, the station’s inaugural day of programming ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular rv?‘» •^•1 'I•J v'-’tiak ISm weekday hours were soon established, operating from I' Ihrfnii . i 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. At the time, Garey employed h J a staff of six to operate the station. WAHL broadcast J f on the 1,220-kilocycle frequency on the AM band—a ' position it has faithfully maintained on the radio dial 1 ! for the past 67 years. iyygwl?:. Although WAHL marked Don Garey’s first foray into radio, he was no stranger to the world of entertain T 'I ment. He began learning the trade from the ground up, working at Lansing’s old Bijou Theatre as an usher, rrrm:’ri doorman, and general jack-of-all-trades after com pleting two years of business administration studies •I> ■ at Lansing Business University. Garey also spent time employed with the A&P grocery chain before operat ing three concessions during the Chicago World’s Fair of 1933-34. In 1937, he married Virginia M. Hummel, and the couple relocated to Hastings in December , 1944. Don initially worked as a butcher at the Food . KfW© Center before purchasing Fay Hummel’s store on South Hanover. In 1950, the Gareys leased the store to riqfr:. Ralph Shirley, having opened their drive-in theater the previous year, on June 18,1949. I U-A.l Following the success of their drive-in theater, the Gareys opened the Hastings Theatre in a Quonset-style ' 1J' 1 building on March 20,1955. The main auditorium of ' • Bl-5S!!? J ' jl that structure would later serve as the primary studio jI' j for their new radio venture. On the second floor, five » >*7' rooms were dedicated to housing broadcast equipment, managing station operations and conducting on-air programming. At the time, the station’s chief engineer and manager was Irving Grove, a native of Pewamo who had previously worked in Charlotte. Among those rr ‘ joining the early effort, was Jack VanCarey, a youth 4 ful, Milwaukee-trained disc jockey and announcer. Marshall Hom took on the role of sales representative, £ while his wife, Dolores Hom, served as the afternoon p receptionist and stenographer. Norma Garey, Don’s iAj i wife, greeted listeners each morning and also hosted a daily women’s program titled Mostly for Women. From the vety beginning, the Gareys received strong J.-' j financial backing from several prominent Hastings . businessmen, including Roger Wiswell, Leslie i Hawthorne, Roman Feldpausch, Donald Roth, Arthur Behnke and Clayton Brandstetter. Additional investors came from nearby Charlotte, among them Duane ; Wertz, Frank Gregg, Donald Smith, Frank Loucks, Ray Spotts, O.E. Latchaw, Angus MacCloud, and ; Robert Greenhoe. Notably, Greenhoe was the manager ' of Charlotte’s WCER radio station and would later kiM ' ! relocate to Hastings to take on the role of station manp ■ ! ager at WAHL. iif' F' In July of 1958, several of the previously menj tioned individuals came together to form the Barry Broadcasting Company and proceeded to purchase W?^HL from Garey Broadcasting. Just two months later, on September 19,1958, the station’s call letters were officially changed to WBCH—understood to rep resent “Barry County Hastings.” Robert Greenhoe, who i had managed WCER in Charlotte and played an instru' . n-‘ ! mental role in the transition, was appointed president and general manager of the newly rebranded station. I I In August of 1959, WBCH marked its first anniverI sary with a festive celebration in downtown Hastings. ! Dale Bassett, proprietor of Dale’s Bake Shop and president of the Chamber of Commerce, baked a large J j I cake especially for the occasion. The event took place fZ u i on State Street in front of Bullings and featured the '1 I. .4* ■ . .... J j I sUtion’s widely recognized broadcast trailer, “Big :» •i V e I J I I I I '^1 I I I J 0 s t n *4 1 I -I I t * 1 J J *1 S' I 4 J 4 ■5, > r I « « I < 1 f t ?f > i •*t r* 4 ,7 I 1' P • n I % < fete B'j >• I I I . / s J 4ft 'FT.-g r J c f' H ■ I 1 1 s I TA < a «! C I - A- » L. - 1 i I I f I J 4 Z *I I •l A 160 ft. Tower was erected in June of 1957 for WAHL forerunner of WBCH J 4 a t r. 1 / i 40 w ( I I* i t1 I r, V t s 11 I 1 I J I fl*< 1 I I I • I. •J 1 1 I :\J i. SB «* I « «I r < A <♦ A A i •( 4 **> <• I •i I a r ML it WAIB. IflMww. h Vlft ; • hill I** : <•> k r T I I I 4 • f J a. I I .X I X ' I " 1 I I Hm n* *11 II uu M : M amr 0* Iff iH ito * i »m»o Knau* I I z 9 t I ■J flf? I I J- - i ^3 •A« 4 t 15 f, 1^ J v_ It 5 iToMcr RijM's 3^ For Hostings Transmitter fl < n it* .S xt‘ ? J / .Fat i J 5 I A < i I I This Quonset-style building that currently houses the Hastings Roll-A-Rama was originally home to the WAHL radio station — now known as WBCH. Courtesy photos I J 1 I I I t *1 i : I / * .<1 J I k i 6 rT^ ’T*. I I I c r k. t Mike,” as the broadcast booth. Under the leadership of the Barry Broadcasting Company—headed by President Robert Greenhoe and Vice President Roman Feldpausch—WBCH had already made significant strides and improvements during its first full year on the air. Before WBCH relocated its studios in May of 1960 to a second-floor space above City Food & Beverage in downtown Hastings, Ken Radant was promoted from program director to assistant manager of the station. In 1959, Radant hired David McIntyre, who would become the station’s longtime on-air broadcast er. Together, the two would collaborate for nearly six decades. According to McIntyre, Ken Radant was truly a pioneer in local radio broadcasting. In 1969, Radant went on to become the owner of both WBCH AM and FM, solidifying his lasting impact on the station and the community it served. In 2019, during the City of Hastings’ official proc lamation celebrating the 60th anniversary of WBCH, Mayor David Tossava presented special commenda tion to longtime broadcaster Dave McIntyre. He was recognized for his remarkable dedication to informing and entertaining WBCH’s AM and FM audiences since 1959. Day after day, year after year, McIntyre faithfully delivers the local news, weather and sports each morning, becoming a trusted and familiar voice in countless homes across Barry County. On a per sonal note, I have been listening to Dave McIntyre deliver the morning news since 1964 and continue to do so today from my home in Dallas, Texas, through WBCH’s internet broadcast. His enduring presence remains a cherished link to the community I have long held dear. With WBCH remaining locally owned, it has long served as the heartbeat of the Barry County community. From lively parades and high school concerts to J * ; - 5 *91 t t J )( * I ■ X I 9 An** . .*.“. i ) I ' * I • ’-i; 1 ' » •I ‘I 1 ■ I 1 • I I •( r J 1 l’ ' »» ** i r> 7. H > f I * i I 'I ’ *- r t J 9* i . r A Hi A (J I I *k J i i b ! / i • . J-l t i; I U'j ’ -r T >4 * 1 >1 4 » I / r .. i k f I r I I 4I J UI 'J **.- 1 ( iTBiri ■ ) ';11 >!. I i j •* f I I f k I I ( I f I f r • i ‘ > u I ? r> !• 0t ♦. * I J I.. » •4 ' r »( I - totoUli* /> [•/ If I 1 I fJ 1 t < I 'u I f •»»'* 1 t —I-- - _ We'fe Marching Along ■' • I*’ i 146 Eas^ Slate Street tom «• M ft ? t k «’ 9t aw •••««• vtotof to MW* M< VI M* ton • 1 L . ft 1 n 2 t i -• • *w M». • MB k iato Oto T i * I r ri t i X/' 1 1 u I • ’ WBCH '<M ^5--/ - < bl.. <» * ■N 1 g.KfcRr. V > % *z * 4 > L I Iwb 1/4 **«MaHBS*r* ■-% > X ■to I > X L 1 1 4* 'M* I i i *1 j.iy BnL , *br - •V XS r r > < \ I s a Dave McIntyre (right) and WBCH general manager Steve Radant are seen at a past Hastings Summerfest. Radant is the son of the late WBCH owner and manager Ken Radant. In 1959, Ken Radant hired McIntyre, who would become the station’s longtime on-air broadcaster. Together, the two would collaborate for nearly six decades. ball games, county fairs, and even Sunday church ser vices, the station ensures that ±e sounds and stories of the community are shared and celebrated. Broadcasting today from its current location on the first floor of the Hendershott Building at 119 West State Street, WBCH continues to be more than just a radio station. Today, country music has risen to the most popular genre of music in the country. Its DJs and announcers are familiar faces—neighbors who know the children on the field, the voices in the choir, and the pastors in the pulpit. This deep connection is what truly sets WBCH apart, keeping it an essential and cherished part of daily life in Hastings, not only for generations past but for those yet to come. Sources: Battle Creek Enquirer & News (1957 1960), The Hastings Banner (1957-1960). David Miller is a moderator for the ‘'Hastings History ” Facebook group. WBCH broadcast from 146 E. State Street in Hastings in 1960. The station hasn’t moved far; it is located today at 119 W. State Street. i A I z >' I •- k 4 • Sz 1 «• .,f» I‘ -iJ. L. .-J i • «• / Jw I I ww « fHW M aw ««• HA$TIN6S4ARAY COUNTY RADIO ft J yr' J J/f) ‘ » ’ i !■ M** 4* tow* OXto totol Mnwl toMi Itm 9 4 9 f ’'.Ji 9 1 i rI I X.r • H to*t SOON W£ WILL MOVE IN it .-r f WVex Radio 1960 Mm. / 1 •’ fj-' to h* m toto* Mi MtoA ««• 4^* 9 o f ! 7’2?. ‘K9 i: .-ZJA H f f' •• t f ‘J:i J. u t f' 1 » I-'' » r t «• r bi ..ii Tf , r I I'/'- r .U nasii-^ fi/fi r I f. f kJ , I .-.J rJ'r- f if i > 1 49 4* fc.i u mt**---' ► / J 4 w* . I .9 .4 I ' J T .4 ’ ’J* 1 r I V 9 i 'I I ( 1 » •l < k 6o llws WBCH fedio - BIG MIKS • <* I It I .. 1 V f I J r -J .i i I .4^ i • / ! •‘ » r• I 4J rt' h J 9 I J 1• jlf:4 4/ , J* f I v.. r'. z. ..1’ f t ? -fc-* J / f -/f' WBCH has remained locally owned throughout its 65-plus-year history. J/ f I 't JI ♦ ♦ WBCH celebrated its first anniversary in August 1959, The event took place on State Street in Hastings and featured the station's widely recognized broadcast trailer, "Big Mike," as the broadcast booth. ( ♦ J .I * k 1 s 1 » J I k �r 1 8 I Thursday, June 12, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com ola, NORU is the Navy’s sole recruiting perform in a simulated sales environschoolhouse responsible for the instruc- ment, where they must help an applicant tion of Enlisted and Officer personnel in make an informed, mutually beneficial professional sales, prospecting decision tojoin the Navy. These techniques, marketing, appli steps are critical to ensuring that prospective applicants ful cant processing, recruiting ter ly understand what naval ser minology, leadership, ethical vice entails and that the Navy behavior and activity analysis. receives highly motivated and It also provides continuum committed officers and enlisted training for the Navy’s Career sailors to serve. Recruiting Force and prepares The U.S. Navy is celebrating selected leaders for the chal its 250th birthday this year. Richard lenges of operating a Navy According to Navy officials, Cro\A/den Talent Acquisition Group. “America is a maritime nation Over 3,500 students come and for 250 years, America’s from sea duty and shore to atWarfighting Navy has sailed the globe tend basic recruiting courses and receive in defense of freedom.” a good dose of public speaking classes With 90% of global commerce trav to develop communications skills that eling by sea and access to the internet will help them not just in recruiting but relying on the security of undersea fiber throughout their Naval careers. Students optic cables. Navy officials continue to must demonstrate what they learn in the emphasize that the prosperity ofthe Unit classroom with prepared speeches and ed States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on 10th day of July, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the pur chaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WIL LIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, husband and wife (collectively. “Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee"), dated February 10,2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020- 001607, as partially released by a partial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun ty, Michigan on February 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the own^r of the Indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hun dred Thirty-Eight and 63/100 Dollars ($308,738.63), No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situ ated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the South west 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Wood land Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with ail fixtures, tenements, heredita ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 RR #08-15-005-300-05; 08-15-008-100-02; 08- This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclpsed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at one o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automati cally entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential pur chaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BARBARA J. CRUMMEL, a single woman ("Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michi gan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee"), dated April 25, 2014, and recorded in the office of the Reg ister of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 30, 2014, as Instrument No. 2014004268 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-FIve and 68/100 Dollars ($12,365.68). No suit or proceed- ing at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are de* scribed as follows: Lot 33, Southeastern Village No. 2, ac cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 43, Barry County Records Together with all the improvements erect ed on the property, and all easements, now or hereafter a part of the property, and all appurtenances, and fixtures replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 1412 S. Montgom ery Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-55-225-233-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban doned, the redemption period will be the 15-008-200-07 Notice is further given that the length of the re demption period will be six (6) months from the date days after the Mortgagor is given notice of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days af ter the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, exec utor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the writ ten notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: June 5,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claim ing from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgag or will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a mili tary service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been or dered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mort gage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 22,2025 HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK f/k/a Hastings City Bank Mortgagee Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 k I r C rowden serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosper ity and security. Crowden has many opportunities td achieve accomplishments during military service. My proudest accomplishment was making rank to petty officer second class," Crowden said. “I know with this responsibility, I would have to show how good of a leader I am for my junior sailors.” Crowden can lake pride in serving America through military service. Serving the Navy makes me feel ac* complished and makes my family proud of me,” Crowden said. Crowden is grateful to others for help ing make a Navy career possible. “I would like to thank my wife. Whit ney,” Crowden added. “She has been the heart and soul of this family, and she ha? done a great job of taking care of us all. Without her pushing me, I wouldn’t be where I am in my career. MM J I r J r r. A I > rI I •/ »I I * I , I J f i f. f ✓ , J 'p » T' , -. T • I I Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32496050 Corewell Health announces summer blood drive schedule Corewell Health, in partnership with Versiti Blood Center ofMichigan, is host ing a series of 26 blood drives scheduled throughout West Michigan in June, July and August. The summer schedule in cludes a variety of available appointment times, including mornings and evenings, designed to fit into busy summer plans. In Hastings, blood drives will take place during the following dates and times: • Wednesday, June 11, from noon to 6 p.m,, at Corewell Health Pennock Hospi tal, Health and Wellness Building, 1009 W, Green St., Hastings • Thursday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Health and Wellness Building, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings • Wednesday, July 16, from noon to 6 p.m., at Corewell Health Pennock Hospi tal, Health and Wellness Building, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings • Wednesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 6:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Health and Wellness Building, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings Other Corewell blood drives in West Michigan include: June 2025 • Wednesday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m,, 4700 60th St., Grand Rapids, Versiti Mobile Bus • Wednesday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Grand Haven Center, Community Room, 15100 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven • Thursday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital, YAW Conference Room, 1840 Wealthy St. SE., Grand Rapids • Friday, June 13, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, at Corewell Health Greenville Hos pital, Versiti Mobile Bus, 615 S. Bower St., Greenville • Thursday, June 19, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital, BigRapids Classroom, 605 Oak St., Big Rapids • Thursday, June 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Room 1710 EF, 100 Michigan Ave. NE,, Grand Rapids • Tuesday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Reed City Hospital, Versiti Mobile Bus, 300 N. Patterson Road, Reed City • Wednesday, June 25, from noon to 4:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Cardiovas cular Services - Bradford, Heart Cafete ria, 2900 Bradford St. SE., Grand Rapids July 2025 •Wednesday, July 2,8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. John Episcopal Church Fellowship, 124 S. Sullivan St., Fremont • Wednesday, July 9, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Grand Haven Center, Community Room, 15100 I * J' v> 1 * of J-’ t 1 9^ * ? > 1 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven • Thursday, July 10, from 8 a.m. to I p.m., at Corewell Health Ludington Hos; pital, Versiti Mobile Bus, One Atkinson Drive, Ludington • Tuesday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital, YAW Conference Room, 1840 Wealthy St. SE., Grand Rapids • Tuesday, July 29, from 9:30 a.m? to 2 p.m., at Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital, Conference Room AA, 833j Felch St, Zeeland I f* ! I p- f 1 1 I r h 'f. < r I & -V fj*’ i ‘J r 6: -a r ? August 2025 • Wednesday, Aug. 6,1 p.m. to 6 p.m.j at St. John Episcopal Church Fellowship; 124 S. Sullivan St., Fremont • Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 9 p.mf to 1:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Grand Haven Center, Community Room, 15100 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven • Thursday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital, YAW Conference Room, 1840 Wealthy St. SE., Grand Rapids • Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 10:30a.m; to 2:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital, Conference Room AA, 8333 Felch St., Zeeland • Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, at 4700 60th St., Grand Rapids, Versiti Mobile Bus • Thursday, Aug. 21, from 7:30 a.mto noon, at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital, Big Rapids Classroom, 605 Oak St., Big Rapids ’ • Thursday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Reed City Hospital, Versiti Mobile Bus, 300 N| Patterson Road, Reed City • Friday, Aug. 22, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Corewell Health Greens ville Hospital, Versiti, Mobile Bus, 615 S. Bower St., Greenville • Thursday, Aug. 28, from 10:30 a.m; to 6 p.m., at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Room 1710 EF, 100 Michigan Ave. NE., Grand Rapids Versiti Blood Center of Michigan is the primary provider of blood for Corewell Health hospitals, and blood donated can help trauma victims, surgery patientsi premature babies, people with anemia an4' those undergoing treatment for cancer. The process for donating blood takei about an hour. This includes registration, a brief medical screening and blood collection. Individuals 17 and older who are in good health and not experiencing symptoms ofcold or flu may donate blood; Donors who are 16 years old may donate but must have parent or guardian permis* sion. A photo ID is required to donate. For information on donating blood of ® ' ./Bl A* J I h 4 J if r • z r 4 .. t I i I I 1 71 ‘' b4 * f f ‘ r" , I u'. I ? < /UI « • r *1 J. r > I t * J I I r * i * J. J» i * 'll t ** . t I r » * ’J?. 4 fc*«' I r I r * « / k e 4 f 1 f 'U' r I J I kL • I 1 JI 1 t rl I I i I 5 I J j • t t I ' ’.*Y I * ) • *. i i 1 • 1 ' •' I n I I f I r i p. 1 « J i f ♦ r c 1 » I r r t { •’««Ebv ,« ''. ’ • J * •. F'1, I I f - ‘> I I * 4 1 ( ' { r»h. I 5 -*4 « I ft . ' .. .M •e-t I . 1 I ) I r . . I i t r- r aC I f t I I z 4 1 i Historic Charlton Park s Father s Day Car Show is Sunday I 1 V A 4 it 9" 1 ( I I j n r J V| I { J» t I * f.. e I ( t <» 1 4 “1 'L -I L t w * nt » J I / J I . I t « I •' f J r i I I IF k J ft I*. « I e U r ♦a ‘ , 8 •*1 I ■ft- Au . ♦ a. Exhibitors can access the park from M-79 only. Charlton Park Road will be one way, going north, from approximate ly 6 to 10 a.m. on Sunday. Awards begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Show awards include: Best of Show Misfits Club Selection Charlton Park Director’s Award Long Distance Award Top 25 Awards Under 21 Award Club Participation Award N.S.R.A. Safety Inspection Award S The event also features cash prizes and door prizes. Dash plaques will be handetj* out to the first 1,000 cars entered on Sunday:’ The Historic Charlton Park Father’s Day Car Show is sponsored by Misfit^ Car Club of Battle Creek. MM f A V I "X a 1 J I r I This Father’s Day, Historic Charlton Park is appealing to dads with a need for speed. The 43rd Annual HCP Father’s Day Car Show returns this weekend, Sunday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot rods, muscle cars, classic cars and more will line the village green on Sunday. Spectators can enter the show for $5. Kids under 13 get in free. The show will go on rain or shine. Exhibitors can register the day of the show for $20. Exhibitors’ admission includes passengers in the cars. Vehicles entered in the show must be from 1999 or earlier. Free parking can be found off River Road during the event. A free shuttle will transport eventgoers to and from the historic village. « . ( r* •r . « T J I C IL I I i t- > I ’ T » J 1.' I I I 'f I I I , I... . r; j ; i I .X I' I y < T .! \ ’\ ■ t» f J » '*1 I 1/ I i I. I 1 u 1 f t / 1 J t I I f 1 ( » I. L I I I I I { ♦ ♦ I I I NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption I I ✓ Hastings native serves with the next generation of U.S. Navy Recruiters PENSACOLA, Fla. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Crowden, a native of Hastings is serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit (NORU) with the next generation of U.S. Navy Recruiters. Crowden is a 2001 graduate of Marion County High School. Crowden joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Crowden is a student learning the skills necessary to be a Navy recruiter. “I joined the Navy because I wanted to build a better life for myself and eventu ally support my family,” Crowden said. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Hastings. “My parents taught me to get out of my shell, to do something different and to make life an adventure,” Crowden said. “This has helped me pursue my goals within the Navy.” Located at Naval Air Station Pensac- 1r I J > �• X. k Wi www.HastingsBanner.com •1 a Thursday, June 12, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER 9 inno CITY OF HASTINGS (Barry County, Michigan) resolution no. 2025-16 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2025 A S' M*. At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hastings, Barry County, State of Michi » gan (the “City”), held on June 9,2025. PRESENT; Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Resseguie, Stenzelbarton and Tossava ABSENT: Barlow, Rocha The following resolution was offered by McLean and seconded by Brehm: WHEREAS, the City of Hastings (the “City”), through its City Council (the “City Council”), does hereby determine that it is necessary in one or more series to defray the cost of improvements along Fish Hatchery Park to Broadway Street on Green and from Green to State on Market Street, within the City, including but not limited to (i) resurfacing of such roads; (ii) construction of a mini roundabout at the intersection of Green and Market; (iii) lead service line replacements. Storm, and sanitary sewer replacement on Green and Market; (iv) water main replacement on Market Street; and (v) acquiring and constructing any and all other related appurtenan^ces and site improvements within, or immediately adjacent to, the road right of way (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the cost of the Project is estimated to be approximately Eight Million Five Hundred 1 1 J 1 • f < I I «1» » J 1 S' 1 » s •I n^. • I •J .4 » I I •F I I Jr i < ’ I I n 17 r t I 1 I i I A i I d •* A I J I k Ar K I jj I ( A .M I 4 I I I ,1 f k ‘Hl) f i »0) ?p* I 4 I 1 i I f ‘H ’^1 It I J fi i ( I J I, . * ' “I ' lil ll'i i •"JU 'T' ■J IH I'**. . . i f' H r h I* ■L’-. fl ,; A I A I - t 1 * -1. 1< • . I.. u 4 f t I I ,f t * '■"iJ to*to f . 'iCi ■ • I , [ J I ¥ n T V t .[ ■ ''I .. J*. '! 'yj 9 I X. 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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, as follows: L AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS - PURPOSE. Bonds of the City aggregating the principal sum to be determined by order of the Authorized Officer (defined below) but not in excess of Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($8,500,000) shall be issued and sold for the pur pose of defraying all or part of the cost of the Project. 2. BOND DETAILS. The bonds shall be designated “Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025” or such other title and series designation as may be determined by the Authorized officer; shall be dated the date of their delivery; shall be numbered from 1 upwards; shall be fully registered; shall be in the denomination of $5,000 each or any integral multiple thereof not ex ceeding the aggregate principal amount for each maturity at the option of the purchaser thereof; shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 6.00% per annum to be determined upon the sale thereof payable semiannually on such dates as shall be determined by order of the Authorized Officer; and shall be serial and/or term bonds and mature on such dates and in such amounts as shall be determined by order of the Authorized Officer; provided, however, that the final principal maturity of the bonds shall be not later than twenty-one (21) years after the issuance of the bonds. If the original purchaser of the bonds shall designate certain of the bonds as term bonds, the prin cipal maturities of the bonds shall become mandatory redemption requirements in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 and the form of bond set forth in Section 10. 3. PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST. The principal of and interest on the bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States. Principal shall be payable upon presenta tion and surrender of the bonds to the bond registrar and paying agent as they severally mature. Interest shall be paid to the registered owner of each bond as shown on the registration books at the close of business on the 1 Sth day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the in terest payment is due. Interest shall be paid when due by wire transfer, check, or draft by the bond registrar and paying agent to the registered owner at the registered address. 4. BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM. Initially, one fully-registered bond for each maturity, in the ag gregate amount of such maturity, shall be issued in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) for the benefit of other parties (the “Participants”) in the book-entry-only transfer system of DTC. In the event the City determines that it is in the best interest of the City not to continue the book-entry system of transfer or that the interests of the holders of the bonds might be adversely affected if the book-entry system of transfer is continued, the City may notify DTC and the bond registrar and paying agent, whereupon DTC will notify the Participants of the availability through DTC of bond certificates. In such event, the bond registrar and paying agent shall deliver, transfer and exchange bond certificates as requested by DTC and any Participant or "beneficial owner” in appropriate amounts in accordance with this resolution. DTC may determine to discontinue providing its services with respect to the bonds at any time by giving notice to the City and the bond registrar and paying agent and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law or the City may determine that DTC is incapable of discharging its duties and may so advise DTC. In either such event, the City shall use reasohable efforts to locate another securities depository. Under such circumstances (if there is no successor securities depository), the City and the bond registrar and paying agent shall be obligated to deliv er bond certificates in accordance with the procedures established by this resolution. In the event bond certificates are issued, the provisions of this resolution shall apply to, among other things, the transfer and exchange of such certificates and the method of payment of principal of and interest on such certificates. Whenever DTC requests the City and the bond registrar and paying agent to do so, the City and the bond registrar and paying agent shall cooperate with DTC in taking appro priate action after reasonable notice to make available one or more separate certificates evidencing the bonds to any Participant having bonds credited to its DTC account or to arrange for another securities depository to maintain custody of certificates evidencing the bonds. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution to the contrary, so long as any bond is registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, all payments with respect to the principal of, interest on and redemption premium, if any, on the bonds and all notices with respect to the bonds shall be made and given, respectively, to DTC. The authorized Officer is authorized to sign the Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations on behalf of the City in such form as such official deems necessary or appropriate in order to accomplish the issuance of the bonds in accordance with law and this resolution. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution to the contrary, if the Authorized Officer deems it to be in the best interest of the City, the bonds shall not initially be issued through the book-entry-only transfer system of DTC. 5. OPTIONAL REDEMPTION. The bonds shall be subject to optional redemption prior to maturity upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by order of the Authorized Officer, 6. MANDATORY PRIOR REDEMPTION. If any of the bonds are designated by the original purchaser as term bonds such bonds shall be subject to mandatory prior redemption at par and accrued interest in accordance with the maturity schedule as determined by the Authorized Offi cer at the time of sale and upon the terms and conditions set forth in the form of bond contained in Section 10 hereof. The bonds to be redeemed shall be selected by lot. 7. BOND REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT. The Authorized Officer shall designate, and may enter into an agreement with, a bond registrar and paying agent for the bonds that shall be a bank or trust company located in the State of Michigan that is qualified to act in such capacity un; der the laws of the United States of America or the State of Michigan. The Authorized Officer may from time to time as required designate a similarly qualified successor bond registrar and paying ’ agent. Alternatively, the City Treasurer may serve as bond registrar and paying agent for the Bonds if the Authorized Officer determines it is in the best interest of the City. 8. EXECUTION, AUTHENTICATION AND DELIVERY OF BONDS. The bonds shall be ex: ecuted in the name of the City by the manual or facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the Clerk and authenticated by the manual signature of an authorized representative of the bond registrar and paying agent, and the seal of the City (or a facsimile thereof) shall be impressed or imprinted on the bonds. After the bonds have been executed and authenticated for delivery to the original purchaser thereof, they shall be delivered by the City Treasurer or the Authorized Officer to the purchaser upon receipt of the purchase price. Additional bonds bearing the facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the Clerk and upon which the seal of the City (or a facsimile thereof) is impressed or imprinted may be delivered to the bond registrar and paying agent for authentication and delivery in connection with the exchange or transfer of bonds. The bond registrar and paying agent shall indicate on each bond the date of its authentication. 9. EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER OF BONDS. Any bond, at the option of the registered owner thereof and upon surrender thereof to the bond registrar and paying agent with a written instru ment of transfer satisfactory to the bond registrar and paying agent duly executed by the registered owner or his duly authorized attorney, may be exchanged for bonds of any other authorized deI nominations of the same aggregate principal amount and maturity date and bearing the same rate 1' of interest as the surrendered bond. Each bond shall be transferable only upon the books of the City, which shall be kept for that purpose by the bond registrar and paying agent, upon surrender of such bond together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the bond registrar and paying agent duly executed by the registered owner or his duly authorized attorney. Upon the exchange or transfer of any bond, the bond registrar and paying agent on behalf of the City shall cancel the surrendered bond and shall authenticate and deliver to the transferee a new bond or bonds of any authorized denomination of the same aggregate principal amount and maturity date and bearing the same rate of interest as the surrendered bond. If, at the time the bond registrar and paying agent authenticates and delivers a new bond pursuant to this section, payment of interest on the bonds is in default, the bond registrar and paying agent shall endorse upon the new bond the following: “Payment of interest on this bond is in default. The last date to which interest has been paid is [insert applicable date].” The City and the bond registrar and paying agent may deem, and treat the person in whose name any bond shall be registered upon the books of the City as the absolute owner of such bond. whether such bond shall be overdue or not, for the purpose of receiving payment of the principal of and interest on such bond and for all other purposes, and all payments made to any such registered owner, or upon his order, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this resolution shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such bond to the extent of the sum. or sums so paid, and neither the City nor the bond registrar and paying agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. The City agrees to indemnify and save the bond registrar ' - <“ 4^ ■' ■ »k 7l / 5*'^' ' I* > and paying agent harmless from, and against any and all loss, cost, charge, expense, judgment or liability incurred by it, acting in good faith and without negligence hereunder, in so treating such registered owner. For every exchange or transfer of bonds, the City or the bond registrar and paying agent may make a charge sufficient to reimburse it for any tax, fee or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to such exchange or transfer, which sum. or sums shall be paid by the person requesting such exchange or transfer as a condition precedent to the exercise of the privilege of making such exchange or transfer. 10. FORM OF BONDS. The bonds shall be in substantially the following form with such nec essary and appropriate changes as are permitted or required hereby and are approved by those officers executing the bonds and the execution thereof by such officers shall constitute conclusive evidence of such approval: 11. DEBT SERVICE FUND. There shall be established for the bonds a debt service fund, which shall be accounted for separately and may be pooled or combined for deposit or investment pur poses only with other debt retirement funds for non-voted debt, other than special assessment debt. From the proceeds of the sale of the bonds there shall be set aside in the debt service fund any premium and accrued interest received from the purchaser of the bonds at the time of delivery of the bonds in such amounts as determined by the Authorized Officer. Funds of the City to be used to pay the principal and interest on the bonds when due shall be placed in the debt service fund and so long as the principal or interest on the bonds shall remain unpaid, no moneys shall be withdrawn from such debt service fund except to pay principal and interest on the bonds. 12. CONSTRUCTION FUND. The remainder of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds shall be set aside in a construction fund and used solely to defray the cost of constructing the Project, including any engineering, legal and other expenses incidental thereto. Any unexpended balance of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds remaining in the construction fund after completion of the Project shall be deposited in the debt service fund established in Section 11 hereof or, if authorized by resolution of the City Council, to construct additional capital improvements. 13. SECURITY. The full faith and credit of the City are pledged hereby to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized by this resolution. Each year the City shall in clude in its budget as a first budget obligation an amount sufficient to pay such principal and inter est as the same shall become due. The ability of the City to raise such funds is subject to applicable constitutional, statutory, and charter limitations on the taxing power of the City. The amount of taxes necessary to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, together with the taxes levied for the same year, shall not exceed the limit authorized by law. 14. ESTIMATES OF PERIOD OF USEFULNESS AND COST. The estimated period of useful ness of the Project for which the bonds are to be issued is hereby determined to be twenty five (25) years and upwards, and the estimated cost of the Project in an amount of approximately $8,500,000 as submitted to this City Council is hereby approved and adopted. 15. TAX COVENANT. The City covenants to comply with all requirements of the Internal Rev enue Code of 1986, as amended (the ‘'Code”) necessary to assure that the interest on the bonds will be and will remain excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. 16. QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS. The bonds are hereby designated as “Quali fied Tax-Exempt Obligations” as described in Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Code. 17. DEFEASANCE. In the event cash or direct obligations of the United States or obligations the principal of and interest on which are guaranteed by the United States, or a combination thereof, the principal of and interest on which, without reinvestment, come due at times and in amounts sufficient to pay, at maturity or irrevocable call for earlier optional redemption, the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the bonds, or any portion thereof, shall have been de posited in trust, this resolution shall be defeased with respect to such bonds, and the owners of the bonds shall have no further rights under this resolution except to receive payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the bonds from the cash or securities deposited in trust and the interest and gains thereon and to transfer and exchange bonds as provided herein. 18. REPLACEMENT OF BONDS. Upon receipt by the City Treasurer of proof of ownership of an unmatured bond, of satisfactory evidence that the bond has been lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken and of security or indemnity that complies with applicable law and is satisfac tory to the City Treasurer, the City Treasurer may authorize the bond registrar and paying agent to deliver a new executed bond to replace the bond lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken in compliance with applicable law. In the event an outstanding matured bond is lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken, the City Treasurer may authorize the bond registrar and paying agent to pay the bond without presentation upon the receipt of the same documentation required ■ for the delivery of a replacement bond. The bond registrar and paying agent, for each new bond delivered or paid without presentation as provided above, shall require the payment of expenses, including counsel fees, which may be incurred by the bond registrar and paying agent and the City in the premises. Any bond delivered pursuant to the provisions of this section in lieu of any bond lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken shall be of the same form and tenor and be secured in the same manner as the bond in substitution for which such bond was delivered. 19. APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. The issuance and sale of the bonds shall be subject to permission being granted therefor by the Michigan Department of Treasury pursuant to Act 34, unless the City has qualified status pursuant to Act 34, and. if necessary, the Authorized Officer, the City’s attorney, the City’s municipal financial advisor, and other authorized designees are authorized and directed to make applications to the Michigan Department of Treasury for permission to issue and sell the bonds as provided by and in furtherance of the terms of this resolution and Act 34. 20. SALE, ISSUANCE, DELIVERY TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE OF BONDS. The Mayor, City Manager, City Treasurer, and Clerk of the City, or any one or more acting alone or together ( each, an “Authorized Officer”) are hereby authorized to sell the bonds at a competitive sale at a price not less than 98% of their par value and approve by written order the interest rates on the bonds and the winning bidder upon the sale of the bonds. The Authorized Officer is hereby authorized to approve an Official Notice of Sale for the bonds and publish the same in accordance with law in The Bond Buyer at least seven (7) days before the date set for the sale of the bonds. After the receipt of bids, the Authorized Officer, if determined that it is in the best interest of the City to do so, shall enter an order awarding the bonds to the bidder whose bid produces the lowest interest cost in accordance with the notice of sale. Alternatively, if determined to be in the best interest of the City, the Authorized Officer is authorized to reject all bids and negotiate the terms of sale with a purchaser as determined by the Authorized Officer. The Authorized Officers are authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the sale, issuance, delivery, transfer and exchange of bonds in accordance with this resolution. 21. OFFICIAL STATEMENT: CONTINUING DISCLOSURE: The Authorized Officer is hereby authorized to cause the preparation of a preliminary official statement and a final official statement for the bonds for the purpose of enabling compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 (the “Rule”) by the winning bidder or bidders and to do all other things necessary to enable compliance with the Rule by the winning bidder or bidders. After the award of the bonds, the City shall provide copies of a “final official statement” ( as defined in paragraph ( f)(3) of the Rule), on a timely basis and in reasonable quantity as requested by the winning bidder or bidders, to enable the winning bidder or bidders to comply with paragraph (b)(4) of the Rule and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rule making Board. The Authorized Officer is authorized to execute and deliver in the name of and on behalf of the City (i) a certificate of the City to comply with the requirement for a continuing disclosure undertaking of the City pursuant to subsectiofi (b)(5) or (d)(2) of the Rule, as applicable, and (ii) amendments to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of such certificate (the certificate and any amendments thereto are collectively referred to herein as the “Continuing Disclosure Certificate”). The City hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The remedies for any failure of the City to comply with or carry out the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate shall be as set forth therein. 22. BOND INSURANCE. The Authorized Officer is authorized and directed to take any actions that may be necessary or appropriate to purchase a policy or policies of municipal bond insurance with respect to the Bonds to the extent that the Authorized Officer determines that the purchase of such municipal bond insurance is in the best interest of the City. If the Authorized Officer makes such a determination, the purchase of a policy or policies and the payment of premiums therefor and the execution by the Authorized Officer of any necessary commitments with respect thereto are hereby authorized. 23. CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS. All resolutions and parts of resolutions, insofar as they are in conflict herewith, are rescinded. YEAS: Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Ressegue, Stenzelbarton and Tossava NAYS: None ABSENT: Barlow, Rocha RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. Linda Perin, Clerk City of Hastings CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned Clerk of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on June 9,2025, the original of which resolution is on file in my office. I further certify that notice of said meeting was given in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.261 et. seq., as amended. Dated: June 10,2025 Linda Perin, Clerk City of Hastings t ... ? .■ ♦ ♦ I .1. 5 1 .I _k �.S*i iir I 0 Thursday, June 12, 2025 :BAWWCn HastingsBanner com >7- i K ' alented group of youngsters, including Jensen, at D2 Finals 1 Bremer f ■ Edrtor ' stings junior Daniel Jensen shot A ay to a 47lh-placc finish over the * end at the MHSAA i>ower Peninsula if»n 2 Boys' C/olf Finals at Bedford y Golf Club. uscn fired a Friday and an 81 rday at the 36-hok, twoday event n overall score of 159, ‘.as Jensen's first appearance in the " i ■ (jpened day two with a birdie on 543-yard number lour, and sh(X ' »n five of his final six holes to close fhetoumavnent. ' isen had a bit of a rocky start with a rm his second hole, the par-5 number F riday morning. He recovered nicely •gh to be just four over through his ’line holes of the tournament. He was J two over on the back nine at Bedford Ivy on day one. ‘ irand Rapids Christian put on a domiI performance over the weekend at the ' { J ‘otice of Foreclosure by Advertisement otice is given under section 3212 of the od iudicature act o1 1961. 1961 PA 236. ' -L 600.3212, that the following mortgage . r/e foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged uses, or some part of them, at a public iion sale to the highest bidder for cash ashler's check at the place of holding circuit court in Barry County, starting iptty al 1:00 PM. on July 10. 2025. The unt due on the mortgage may be greater !t>e day of sale. Placing the highest bid i le sale does not automatically entitle the baser to free and clear ownership of the ■perty. potential purchaser is encouraged >ntact the county register of deeds office J title insurance company, either of which ■! / charge a fee for this information: n^me(s) of the mortgagor(s): Frederick Johnston, a married man, and Nancy ston, his wife Original Mortgagee; Union Federal mgs Bank of Indianapolis oreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom ’gage Corporation ' Me of Mortgage: January 25,1999 tie of Mortgage Recording: November 1999 ' nount claimed due on date of notice: ' .,710.58 Description of the mortgaged premises: f 'led in Township of F^airieville, Barry I I s I’f r i ’ ’ I unly, Michigan, and described as: ginning al a point found by commencing ^he West 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 1 ' iih. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. iry County, Michigan and running thence Tth 89 d^rees 52 minutes 45 seconds si 988.9 feet on the 1/4 line to the point t ’ ginning of this description; thence North degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds West 1379.16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 I I'nutes 03 seconds East 330.0 feet; thence V.) outh 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds Last 1378.23 feet to said 1/4 line; thence r:nrth 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds V/pst 330.00 feet to beginning, except the North 50 feel of the above description. Common street address (if any); 10750 f jc ssey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080-9044 f he redemption period shall be 1 ■ ir from the dale of such sale, unless f tormined abandoned in accordance with ' CL 600,3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale ’ der Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature /Jcl of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 borrower will be held responsible to 1 0 person who buys the property at the I Ttgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage i der for damaging the property during the b‘demption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military ' rvice member on active duty, if your period (■' active duty has concluded less than 90 i; vys ago, or if you have been ordered to < live duty, please contact the attorney for e party foreclosing the mortgage at the '‘phone number staled in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Dale of notice: May 22, 2025 'rollLaw, P.C. '-1440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (?48) 642-2515 561854 (05-22)(06-12) finals. The fsagicv tallied a team •r«<e of 2B9,jus( one over par. Friday and then sJxx a295 on Saturday. ( rarrfwnok Kingswood and Forest Hills F astern both shtd undiT 3(X) Saturday, but couldn't come c? *^ to catching the F^agJes. KingswexxJ and ( orcL Hills Eastern did climb into second and third place in the final team standings with their day two performances Kingswood tallied a 304-289-593 as a team to cam the state mnncr-up trophy. Cranbrook K ingswood and THE were lied in third place with scores of 304 after day one FHE shot a 299 on day two to finish at 603 for the loumamcnl South CTiristian was sccorxJ at 301 after day one, but slipped back to fourth with a 309 on day two that gave the Sailors an overall score of 610. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s was fifth with a score of 611 ahead of Gull Lake 622, Unity Christian 629, Chelsea 632, Allendale 633, Bay City Western 634, Vicksburg 640, East Grand Rapids 342. Lutheran North 645. Parma Western 655, Adrian 667, Si Johns 675. Tecumseh 677 and Freeland 679. Chelsea senior Brian Tillman was the toumamcnl’s individual champion with a STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-3012B-DE Court address; 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Catherine Jean Slocum. Date of birth: October 5. 1946 TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Catherine Jean Slocum, died April 3, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against Ihe estate will be forever barred unless presented to Deborah Kay Wright, personal representative, or to both the probale court at 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/04/2025 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 Rhoades McKee. 607 N. Broadway, Ste, A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Deborah Kay Wright c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-1921 < i (1 c I I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Court address: 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estale of Richard Sebastian Pitsch. Date of birth; 4-8-1950. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Richard Sebastian Pitsch, died 7-8-2024, Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Amanda S. Sumner, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 6-5-25 Amanda S. Sumner 6908 Red Cardinal Loop Colorado Springs, CO 80908 (405) 593-7723 A. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE J I i 1 I I I I I I J I TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on July 2, 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd.. Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal’s for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson fmthompson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public I hearing include, in brief, the following; I 1.A request from property owner Danene Shumaker. 9520 Milo Rd, Plainwell. Mt I i 9 » f I* i 49080 for a variance to allow for the construction of a deck addition to single family dwelling that fails to meet setbacks, pursuant to sections 4.24 “Waterfront Lots and 4.4rSchedule of Lot. Yard and Area Requirements" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 9520 Milo Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Parcel #08-12-022-002-00 and is currently zoned AG, Agricultural. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 n I I' MB r J I t r 1 J I I** £ ■9 a 5 i » E .A t Z,’5 ,Ai>y , ! 4 & I I J I I J * (- /• y* I Mi 5* Hastings junior Daniel Jensen watches his tee shot fly on number six at Bedford Valley Golf Club Friday during day one of ^he MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Boys Golf Finals Photo by Brett Bremer 4^ » u 7 A '"if r, I/* t . x’ ■!. ' >'> ■. JI)' rii •r <• 'I f' 4 score of 71 -68-139. He beat out a pair of Cirand Rapids Christian guys on day two to move into the lead. Christian junior Cooper ReiLsma was the slate runner-up with a score of 69-71-140 and his junior teammate Sawy er Grady tied for third al 69-72-141. The competition could look quite sim ilar a year from now. in Jensen's senior season. Ti I Iman was the only senior among the lop nine. Cranbrook Kingswood got a 71 -70-141 from junior Andrew Chang and a 73-70- L 143 from junior Henry Dclzer, Junior Drew Rayman from Plainwell was tied with Delzer for fifth at 143 osemll and F^t Grand Rapids sophomore JP I evan was seventh at 145. Grand Rapils Christian also had senior John Cassiday 12lh w iih a score of 150 and junior Ty Erickson 22nd at 153. Forest Hills Eastern sophomore Jack Kilmek and South C’hnstian sophcmiorc Harris Hockwaler tied for eighth indix idually w ith scores of 148. >• f 4 t i > I) 4 1 ’I,- >« r A s 4 s- r "'I •* •• Si J 2 ♦ T p fl 4i Vt { > ' ■ i A Ik l.fc' 1 H ■ ' y> ■ p /efi ' ( J / J' rK* i ii l^in >< J 1 I F A’ «< <4 .4 •* VJ 4 FROM THE MOUND 1 ifc- w fcjj <•> Si* ' f I M w Dennis Mansfield. Staff Writer I r I I « it Lions fans should celebrate Ragnow’s past greatness, team’s promising future « it »•* I > »»- f Normally, you’d know me as Dennis Mansfield, mild mannered staff writer. But, I’m here to introduce you to The Mound, my opinionated alter ego and purveyor of venomous verbiage. Actually, I'm here to deliver a message of hope, of inspiration and a rallying call to future glory. OK, it’s totally unlike me bul let's give it a try. See, I feel loo many of you have bought into the doom and gloom being dished out bv both the local and national media. And no, I’m not talking about politics. I’m here to talk about the somewhat - TH explain the use of ±at term later - surprising retirement of Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow and accom panied silly sports pundits who predict the loss of the talented 29-year-old offensive lineman is a torpedo that will sink the team’s hopes for a possible title run in the upcoming 2025 season. “Hooey,” I say. The Mound had more colorful terms, but this is a family publica tion so it’sbesl I speak forhim at this point. There’s no need to review the back ground of this story here. I think every national sports talking head, reporter, podcaster and yahoo with a blog has beat that horse. It’s enough for me to say a beat-up Ragnow had a decision to make - did he want to play professional football year for a few more years, make a lot of money and maybe get a shot at winning a Super Bowl, or did he want to retire when he could still be an active father, husband and outdoors enthusiast. Frankly (get the pun there?), I think he made the right choice and recently announced his retirement after playing seven seasons in Detroit. I’ve seen the videos of some NFL greats who played for as long as their bodies would allow. Now. they can barely walk up a flight of stairs - or worse. Some Lions fans, believing a third consecutive playoff run is in the making, are upset with Ragnow, believing he’s deserting the team when they need him most. After all, he’s a team captain and leader of the offensive line, one of the best such units in football. They’ve won two straight NFC North Division titles. He can’t go now. It's not right. Hooey.” Again. To those so-called fans, I have a sug gestion. Take your shoes off and let me hit your big toe with a hammer, and see how you feel. Ragnow knows pain, from various knee, back and shoulder injuries, a frac tured larynx and the well-documented and infamous turftoe injury he’s had operated on once already. The man has given his all to his team and fans. Let him be. He’s earned our respect, ad miration and affection. Or, he’s got mine. OK, a team losing a top-tier center - and Ragnow was and is one ofthe best to play the position - is a big loss. There’s no sugar coating that. I’m not asking anyone to join me in a chorus of “Kumbaya” or hand out hugs while telling you, “It’s going to be all right.” In fact, I should tell you. The Mound is ready to give his version of the Gibb’s Slap (see NCIS) and yell, "Snap out of it!” to many Lions fans, especially wanna-be sports reporters on YouTube. He’s just that w'ay. We must remember that football is a M 'eat example of a team sport, unlike the NBA where two or three superstars might get you a winning team, even a title. Every NFL team has an active 53-man roster backed up by a 16-member practice squad. It’s far from a one-man show. Again, I'm not denying Ragnow’s im portance. He was great, but not irreplace able. He was just one of five offensive linemen, one of 11 offensive players on the field at any given time. Now, he’s gone, al least from the gridiron. Stop your crying. It’s time to move on. And, this is where I want to go back to the term “somewhat” surprising. There w'as some shoddy reporting when Ragnow first announced his retirement. It was due to his frustration over his contract. It was a surprise. There was confusion on who might replace him. None of that was true. Personally, I think the reporting was more about getting “clicks” and views, than telling what was actually happening. Rumors and opinion had replaced good, factual information. Anyone w^ho has been following the Lions closely for the past few years should have seen ±is coming. There were many, many hints, from Ragnow^ and the team. The biggest hint was in April, when the Lions drafted not one, but two, interior linemen in Georgia’s Tate Rateledge and Miles Frazier from Louisiana State Uni versity. Almost immediately aftermaking the picks, the Lions talked about their versatility, about “cross training” them, as they had done with others, so they could play various positions. Forthose who really crawl inlotheweeds on this stuff, like I do, you probably already know ±at Rateledge is close to a physical clone of Ragnow. They’re tall for centers, with Ragnow at 6’5” and Rateledge 6'6”. Both are very athletic, with relative athletic scores, or RAS, of 9.90 (I O.GO scale) or better. In facL Rateledge has a better RAS tally than Ragnow, 9.96 to 9.93. Not that any of this really means any thing. What is important is the Lions were a good football team in 2023 and even better in 2024, with a promising season ahead. They’re led by a great combination in head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, And, while without Ragnow, there’s still a ton of talent on this team. Before Ragnow’s announcement, it was consid ered by some one of the deepest, most talented rosters in the NFL. The point is a team has to play the players who are on the roster, who are available. Let’s cheer for them. That would seem far more productive than worrying about who’s not playing. Hey, that might be a great lesson for not just football. Maybe I have talent for this inspirational stuff, after all. ift Wifft ?. ■ k ■ a. t ■*** I J iE •* i *r I I , • ■»*» w. * . .^r Ai :i.. r* • ft I h s< * , Ji tj I a I - if u X •• ' 1; ' -IT • r I .11^ % ;V .•'Jv Ub'lr- S-k,.-*** I .zf’-V ■ ffc ! r- k ’w» •J 7 -tv'^rr-gs. 4 * Ar 'w A r • * * J I sir« 4 4r If. I *« I» 1 Miibn fJI.* »sntMa 4 » / I WIM Jft i; ii,;;.' J < n t 'C Xrj i i -r-4<4A^ « 'iji' Jl', I w . r '« A*. • * r* * ri r k V- ^1^1 r*’-' .J G • k 4 * I! ft • r ' i JI n (4^ , je H,, i •1 :*OV *• • * . * J t I ! t*r '' J it •'ft J «l h> ilA ** »>« 5* < t ■ > w TR«fc • ' V ’ .'I.. ♦ k* •’ill “ ! • nm *• « • A *11®•». I * 4 .•XaC.. 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V V I V tt i % V s X ! T k ) \ i ft I "ftl ‘ft V r �Tw- i: j I ; I * nrHr SPORTS I IT SS ' ■ t I *1 t ( V I Matteson and Vikes get first state finals golf experience The Lakewood Vikings were hoping Saturday would be a moving day -moving up the standings. Delton Kellogg/Martin sophomore Grady Matteson had the same thought The scores were a tick better, but there wasn’t a lot of moving up the standings on day two of the MHSAA Lower Pen insula Division 3 Boys’ Golf Finals over the weekend at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University in Allendale. Day one was a learning experience for all the local golfers, playing in a massive, slow-moving tournament over the course of six-hours. Matteson did a little bit to save things late Friday with bogies on his final two holes after a rougher stretch on the back nine. He closed the day with an 88 and then shot an 87 on day two. He scored a birdie on the par-4, 397-yard number 11 midway through his Saturday round for his first birdie of the tournament. He had one of his best shots of the day Friday on the par-5 number nine. Backed up against a pond he fired a ball from about 170 yards out onto the green and finished the hole with a par. As a sophomore, who missed qualifying for the state finals by a stroke at regionals as a freshman, Matteson thought getting the chance to just participate in the finals was pretty cool. New Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf coach Nick Haas listed the things that make Matteson a golfer capable of getting to the state finals early in his varsity tenure. “One, super competitor,” Haas said. “He is super competitive ateverything. I’m sure even if him and his buddies are trying to throw paper in a wastebasket, he’s trying to beat him, right? “Two, he’s pretty even keel. He doesn’t get too high or too low emotionally. “Three, usually his miss hits are still going pretty straight, keeping him in play. Usual ly most ofthe time. He has, definitely on our team, he has got the best misses. ■ “Then he’s just he’s got a knack for once or twice a nine sticking a close. When it comes to making birdies, you’re not al- ways gonna make those 15,20 foot [putts] right. You’re gonna have to hit some close sooner later.” Haas said he saw Matteson get a couple chips to roll to a stop close to the hole during the Friday round. Matteson said he played a lot of golf in the week and a half between regionals and the state finals. “I fixed some long irons. Those were a little bit better today ... kind of fixed the putter a little bit, which was nice,” Matteson said Friday “Those are the two main things.” His driver wasn’t working as good as he would have liked Friday. “It’s fun being here,” Matteson said. “Wish I had done just a little better, but, you know, there was some holes that kind of got away from me, but other than that, I don’t think I did that bad.” Matteson closed the tournament in a tie for 69th with his two-day total score of 175. The Lakewood boys were in 17th overall at the l8-team tournament. The Vikings shot a 354 Friday, led by an 85 from senior Cole Thrun, Fellow senior Kenny Dutkiewicz scored an 87. Thrun added an 87 Saturday to close with a total score of 172 that had him in 65th place individually. Dutkiewicz shot an 88 Saturday and was in a six-way tie for 69th with Matteson and others at 175 overall for the weekend. The Viking youngsters had it a little rougher. S ophomore Vance O ’ Mara scored a 90, freshman Max Thrun a 92 and soph omore Bryson Boucher a 93. O’Mara had the biggest improvement from day one to two forthe Vikings scoring an 87 Saturday. He closed in a tie for 78th with a two-day total of 178. MaxThrun scored a 90 Saturday to finish at 182 and Boucher scored a 97 Saturday for an overall total of 190. Jackson Lumen Christi won the team state championship on the weekend with a 36-hole total score of626. The Titans shot a 310 Friday and a 316 Saturday. St Francis was five strokes back of Lumen Christi after day one and NorthPointe Christian was ten strokes back. They slipped a little further behind Saturday, still finishing in second and third respectively. St Francis put up a two-day score of 639 and North- Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. : Brett Bremer Sports Editor i8 «8i8> M BMOQS^ - boov. 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I I A rJ M I I le- Notice is given under section 3212 of the I 4 ;h (I K * J ?u JT; — '•x^ •> : ' r- / 1 - I 1 • 1^ J ’’l . ft -4 I , ."J'bi ■) .tUyiU:. • V .11 1 V J. * r '^'=i I r Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the 4 place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in ? County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on ' June 26, 2025. The amount due on the Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 r> PM on July 3, 2025. The amount due on I •> r I I f. I ...I .. .k . - •'?<’ U. L • I I !• • * J 1 T '1. ) ? I •f -irfc v; teMa«a m #» :/* • I <'/7 ’ e 4 X I I • f --1 § Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $152,140.68 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 977 and 978, City of Hastings, Barry - County, Michigan. Commonly Known >s: 528 S. Jefferson St, Hastings, Ml Recorded on March 10, 2004 Recording >* u t* al J ^1^’” /p< . 1 U 7'^^ I «.i .ru I 1 . I I r - A {■ . 4w t I I 1?^ rv I k I 1 .li 4 , I vrt • 1^ <5— d•t 1 • A* 1*1 =1... ; ■ *1 I* I Ik >»> I '.J /:5 c- u- < J I - •r’ • j 1 fl . > •• '%■ • «ar J I 1 I '.yi • ■ ki ■IL 1? Ajtwl UM .(ir ’• 4 »■ • ’ar’'^ •— d* 2 Cr ’5* II 5^ 1 r* L-n^M ' -^ Mi-^' 1 "S- V ■ Bl V T I 4vr kr . .. I 4 no f V ct J .-=£1 41 aA ■■■ifUr** ■{ I 2 ni ■r*e-’ I ■ jl' e j J H 'f.r' I* i VI » Hesi'oe:'.! SfeDJdefi. J w f* TGJ .81 i —lA J t fiji ■ 80'Jhi J A I.flfcai V c_ ego? V .aV J. ‘‘ iMir rw ^2^ iM ^oni d G(.j (' ■ eyeb Ot sr leo?'!; I f*. /' ss nwon?* r • ------- .T ) |F|£.^u1*e-£l.t u» t: ! ,isE I Cf 'sec:: II > t. >V W4MN i 'b V**— •t t « ruin Jii / S S 1 4 'I UT -^"^ jSMxMU **T ‘••oi • •*** i<' vd a*'* I ’.W* tl! 5” t4 1 -J S*:i » JIt’’ — k»- I it : ' ? T“ |» J .&A >J ►. I bn. T’ 1 .f>? » *«« iadfirn*p«z % '-fl *«/« ^■. *1 *-. I Of,.fEOg ■^' <3 9 J «* Ay. :'y •} ) I ». J 3 »» "jr .'*•* w » I V “n -9*3 !OJ 4^ .f' f y j(r JI Housing Service or successor United States Department of Agriculture Date 05, 2004 Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Five and 34/100 Dollars ($142,645.34) Mortgaged premises: Located Hastings, Barry County and in of the Township described as: LOT 20 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29. Commonly known as 1989 Campground Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless MCL abandoned 600.3241a, in in accordance with case the which redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act the party foreclosing the mortgage at the idl .< K I! I 1 r' ^'..L I March the telephone number stated In this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/22/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street. Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 315920 I . 0 r mortgage: due at the date hereof: One Hundred Forty- e/ t .< f of Instrument 1123431. Amount claimed to be 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 . ‘ months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance vwith MCL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL ., 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter ” 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure k ) agency, 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, y- J States of America acting through the Rural the ! I be held responsible the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for telephone number stated in this notice. ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite 300, Tampa. FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 24031216 (05-22)(06-12) ♦ ♦ borrower will to the person who buys the property at -J— MKJ •J a single woman Original Mortgagee: United J rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for I any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus ; interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the iK '_ Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. , Attention homeowner: If you are a military ■ service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or If you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney - w pgj.|y foreclosing the mortgage at '.I t*' MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Pamela Wurm, t >1^ * y» which may charge a fee for this information. I ( 9 ViBT'xn^ or a title insurance company, either of k I .rT?aF7. ■JFi □» contact the county register of deeds office * sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging : the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be .-aE3i*fF-‘! t A potential purchaser is encouraged to H * r? I V to free and clear ownership of the property. 4 •-» * does not automatically entitle the purchaser •1 1 r. f'tj A '' V r * r the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale ' , / ■ does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kelly Jo Carroll, Single Woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, ■Inc.,, as mortgagee, as nominee for Northern Mortgage Services, LLC, Its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Mortgage: January 31, 2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2019 ..iiiCiil. 1 ♦ J* & mortgage may be greater on the day of ‘ the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale -) MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of I t i k •C • ’i 1 . 1 f xr it; I 1 •I -I k > ( I J • I? I A J • > ♦ X 1' I fc I I I I I t, u L* « I J "■ .* 4 4 < s ] A r : ( ■ •A ' > L ■ { r s I I • ir j 1 lb _--» < & V J 4 I*** ibB T • ■b K « ..iSi * iii R I -. - •«? 11 V X * I Detton Kellogg/Martin sophomore Grady Matteson awaits a turn on the number two green at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University in Allendale Saturday during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Boys’ Golf Finals Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer < "I * if 1 >c •<a. »1 V < afi b •i *«<%*> * 5 I'B* '*'* 4 5 ''fK' « 4 * '.«■■- ■ « Lakewood sophomore Vance O'Mara gets down low to get a read on the number one green Friday during day one of the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Boys’ Golf Finals at The Meadows in Allendale. Pointe Christian 645. Essexville Garber was fourth with a total score of652 ahead ofKalamazoo Christian 654, Grosse He 657, Chesaning 662, West Catholic 664, Covenant Christian 665, Ann Arbor Greenhills 666, Tawas .Area 670, Millington677, Schoolcraft 680, University Liggett 682, Lansing Catholic 694, Pincon ning 702, Lakewood 706 and Leslie 735. There were no day-one jitters for Shep herd senior Christopher Crockett was the weekend’s individual champion. He shot a one-under 70 Friday and came back with a 75 on Saturday to beat out Bullock Creek senior Colton Lower by three strokes for the championship. Crockett closed the weekend with an overall score of 145 and Lower at 148. Caro senior Cole Marcola shot and Es sexville Garber junior Jonah Williams got theirmoving day mission accomplished on Saturday. Marcola shot an83>71rl54 and Williams an 82-72-154 to tie for eigh± place. The state champ, Crockett, was the only other guy to shoot a round better than 73 all weekend. NOTICE Case No. 24>629-CZ, Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division NOTICE OF SALE BY COMMISSIONER TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) 4 f I i I . * •.» *:' / •31 J ■4 ' ■f ,isr 4jt <•» f I 1 V 7 r .r’ ... I 11 I - bsHBlUI b www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, June 12, 2025 |L (06-05)(06-26) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, entered on May 12,2025 and in accordance with Michigan Court Rule 3.403(B), the undersigned Commissioner, William Buhl, having the authority to do so, will sell at public auction the real property situated in the Township of Baltimore, County of Barry, Slate of Michigan, more particularly described as: Parcel I: The East of the Southeast ’4 and the Southeast 14 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT: that portion of the Southeast % of the Southeast 14 of Section 16, Town 2 South, Range 8 West, lying South of the centerline of Maple Grove Road. Also: Any portion of the North 1^ of the North of the Northeast 14 of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, lying North of the centerline of Maple Grove Road, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel II: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, thence North on the West line of said Section 100 rods, thence East at right angles to said Section line 20 rods, thence Southeasterly to a point 40 rods North of a point on the South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 15, 60 rods East of said Southwest corner, thence South 40 rods to said South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter, thence West on said South line of the North one-half of said Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, 60 rods to the place of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known As: Vacant Land Parcel Nos: 08-02-016-276-00 and 08-02-015-301-00, respectively (the “Property”). The Property is comprised of the two (2) parcels referenced above. For the purposes of the sale, the legal description shall not be separated, and the Property shall be conveyed in its entirety to the successful bidder. If the street address or tax identification number(s) above are inconsistent with the legal description above, the legal description shall govern and control. The sale will be conducted on July 17,2025 at 1:00 PM at the following location: The Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. Terms of Sale 1. The sale will be conducted by public auction to the highest bidder. 2. The successful bidder will be required to pay in cash or certified funds the full purchase immediately at the time of sale. 3. The property is sold “as is" and “where is," without any warranties or representations as to the condition of the property. 4. The sale is subject to all existing encumbrances, easements, and restrictions of record. 5. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to contact the Barry County Register of Deeds Office or a title insurance company for additional Inforqiation, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Additional Information For further information regarding the sale, interested parties may contact the undersigned Commissioner at: William Buhl 35903 64th Ave, PO Box 411 Paw Paw, Ml 49073 269-716-0318 Dated: May 27,2025 (06-05)(07-10) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER:IFYOU AREAMILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM a.mJp.m. on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Leroy S. Martinez of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community Credit Union dated the 13th day of August, 2018, and recorded tn the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of August, 2018, in Document No. 2018-008112 of the Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $189,442.57 plus accrued interest at 5.62500% percent per annum. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Beginning at a point in the highway running along the Southerly side of Rne Lake distant North 87 degrees 15 minutes West, 122 feet from the Northwest comer of the recorded Plat of Shore Acres Plat No. 1, on the Southwest fraction of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South 87 degrees 15 minutes East, 69.2 feet; thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East, parallel with and distant 3 feet Easterly from the East side of Cottage, a distance of 155 feet; thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 56 feet to Weed's East Line; thence North 19 degrees 15 minutes West, along Weed's East line, 176.8 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all right, title and interest of first parties in and to the land between the Northerly extension of Easterly and Westerly lines of parcel herein described and Rne Lake and subject to the rights of the public in and to the highway running over and across the Northerly end of the parcel herein described. Commonly known as: 60 East Hickory Road, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Tax ID; 09-029-022-00 If the property ts sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29, 2025 By: Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.PA. 5990 West Creek Road, Spite 200 Independence, OK 44131 Telephone: 216-739-5100 Fax: 216-363-4034 Email: bhoen@weltman.com WWR#: 25-000381-1 (05-29)(06-19) ♦ 4 I ) I �ip' h 4 1 S I 12 Thufidoy, June 12, 2025 'hF MASIHS BAIMER Ho»Hng»Bann«r.com 4Ui^'. 4 /t Mi 9 « > A r DO YOU REMEMBER? 4 I* * i i ASK DR. UNIVERSE A I V t t >/ I I /, t. / 2 J ff f Stuck like glue 11 I I i hl •7 I - tl V < 4 ** f' > 9' R s A r• 'i .^4 » k' i How do bugs cling onto things without falling off? get dow^i to those tro." Zack said. '*Many raecis dM hmg orao things hwt one of two actapMons or maybe both. They' may have lade aiclion cup pads on the bottoms of thar feel We call thore puKilli Or they may have bole hook-like cbwi on the ends of (her feet House flics have both claw^ and suc tion aip pads. They use their ciawv to grab onto things. They push their hairy pads against the surface. The hairs help gnp the bumps and dips — with the assisumce of the van der Waals forces. Some of the hairs ooze an adhesive to help the fool stick. Then the fly peels up its foot to take a step. House flics orc good examples of insects that use tarsal claw's and pululli to hang on. But there are all kinds of specialized insect legs and feet out there. Some insects have sensors on their front feel. That's how* flics and butter flies taste what they touch. Sometimes insects have long, slender cursorial legs. Those help cockroaches and other insects run very fast Waler insects may have paddJe-likc natatorial legs. Thal’s how they swim. Big jumpers have strong saltatorial legs. Those muscular back legs propel grasshoppers and fleas into the air when they leap. Some predators have grasping, arm-likc front legs. Praying manliscs use those rapto rial legs to nab prey. Sometimes insects have beefy, shovel-like front legs. Mole crickets use fossorial legs like that to dig tunnels. Il's easy to tar-see how different insects use their legs and feet to hold onto their very best lives. Dr. Universe Carmen. 1. HasA SLY MR. FOX BANNER JUNE 22. 2017 — Spring brings heightened activity from creatures, including this gray fox spotted outside the J-Ad Graphics offices in Hastings. Gray foxes are typically found in woodlands Although both red and gray species are found in all counties, fox numbers may be locally abundant, but are down in some areas, perhaps because of increasing coyote populations File photo by Joan Van Houten Proud to be YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION ■ It I I( : I) t * ,y Pl ■ Lo-'.^f •‘•rr 1 f mihomepaper.com ^^1 Vi9Vi 4 ': e Vi ■ HjfO^' I CMifily Vi< '/ - • ft 4 7,'S ■ /5J^r«r V -/ » ■ Vojf P s Guide ■ Jefferst n. -n ■ Tfi ^ rn • « . T imes ■ Daly Ne.7', 0 ■ tr. ] r** Hdy C'tizen B • 2* 1 J’ J Lvrtdcf ■ al*” Orion Pr-view ■ Clarkston News ■ Tht Citizen The Lowen Ledger ■ The Hastings Bdr>n*M ■ Buyer s Guide & News ■ The Sun ana News ■ Ad Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shoooer News ■ Ttie Reminder ■ St. Clair Area View V * W-I" Dear Carmen, Right now, there's a fly walking on the window in my office. I asked my frierxJ Rich Zack how it does that He’s an insect scientist at Washington State University. It turns out my window isn't as smooth as it looks. If we zoomed in on the glass, we’d see bumps and dips. Il's kind of like a rock face or a climbing wall. Surfaces look pretty smooth," Zack said. ‘‘But if you get really, really close, you sec there are all kinds of little indenulions and crevasses. Even a pane of glass is not perfectly smooth. It's got tittle nicks and bumps that insects can erab onio. There arc also electric forces that help stick together the atoms in an insect and the atoms in the surface— like van der Waals forces. Those act like a weak magnet. They pull together any atoms that are near each other. Big animals like us are too heavy to use those forces to climb stuff, but insects are usually small and light. Most importantly, insects have legs and feet adapted to do whatever that insect usually does—like cling to stuff. Insect legs are a lot like human legs. Some of the leg parts even have the same names—even though insects don’t have bones. Thighs are femurs. Shins are tibias. At the end of the legs, the feet are tarsi. “There are specializations when we I .ti i II V • 4 5* . f * f i I* ( t •H 1- > t I ’Z 9 4> 1 i 1 < * 5i> 4* r VliM VI J 4 r ■ I anP (xSif', * • X I* V I» > . 4 f * **■ A* r J' flirn:' f < 4 f I «<« S 9^ ■ r 9* >* • ,11 & '■ ^9- I IT* ’-?^0 i -’j : - ii<4 ■ » ft. ' .M I^- ■' J993^ # i * I > An ,1" ’.2«^ «r' ,, ipsc*-' I * 4 I p I " I'lUSS'iI . V 1 * 1*^ A / 41 r I' s <’ J * * Y • t > » T ll»> > I - 4 9 1* < 1 1 ♦> i »* > J J •n <»)* r.r- b.« < K « F T .. i •* 1r . h I ■ •.J •f * p I * y «% i I . -\ AZ e w** t r v< k -<* *. 'M *'■ i4 Do you hare a question? Ask Dr. Universe Send an email to Washington State University’s resident scientLst and writer at Dr.Unirerse@W5U.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. Group J >9 i A } I I / r'-:> -.4 *« «* 5 I * V' I'Nl ‘ 1 • 1 I I* IM*' J' •t’ * - » I I inWi'n w » ■ft / -♦ ' City of Hastings COUNiY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGA ■ will 4 « w J » < 9 1 ORDINANCE NO. 630 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING: ARTICLE 90-VII-8 - BACHMAN FIELDS PLANNED UNIT DEVEL OPMENT. SECTION 90-721. 4. The storinwater management plan, utility system (sewer/water) proposal and public street network shall be subject to City review/approval, per the approval of the Planning Commission on April 7, 2025. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: SECTION I. Chapter 90 is hereby amended by amending Article 90-VI1-8 Bachman Fields Planned Unite Development, to add Sections 90-730 - 90-734. Sec 90-730 Zoning Map The zoning ordinance of the City of Hastings is hereby amended by rezoning the following described lands from the Rl-A One-Family Residential District to the PUD Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the final devel opment plan of the Bachman Fields Planned Unit Development, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this division: The NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 8, T3N, R8W, City of Hastings. Bar ry County, Michigan, excepting therefrom the South 220 feet of the East 165 feet thereof, subject to an easement for public highway purposes for Bachman Road, and any other easements or restrictions of record split/combined on 01/13/2017 from 55-135-001-00. General Location: Located along the west side of Bachman Road and ad dressed as 900 Bachman Road. This parcel contains approximately 38 acres. Sec 90-731 Development Plan The rezoning of the above-described lands to the PUD Planned Unit Devel opment District, in accordance with the final development plan of the Bachman Fields Planned Unit Development (‘Ihe development’) is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: 1. Development plan. The Bachman Fields Planned Unit Development shall comply in all respects with the final PUD plan of the development. The final development plan has a last revision date of April 9, 2025, as prepared by Exxel Engineering, and also includes the site utility plan dated April 9, 2025; the site grading plan dated April 9, 2025; the landscape plan dat ed March 6, 2025; the application for planned unit development rezoning; the March 7, 2025 PUD project summary narrative; the sample portfolio of homes; and all other materials submitted with the application, except to the extent that any such materials may be inconsistent with this ordinance. >' * ' :i’ I 1 ( --3f? 5. The location, description, use/occupancy and maintenance provisions for all general and limited common elements shall be provided in the master deed for the project and shall be subject to City review/approval. s'* '■S - a MM3 ■r 6. All approved PUD design elements shall be applicable to the site condo minium design Sec 90-734 Approval Standards The city council hereby determines that the development complies with the provisions of the city zoning ordinance and promotes its intent and purpose. The council further finds that the development, upon construction and use in full compliance with all of the terms and provisions of this division and the city zoning or dinance. will be compatible with city master plan, adjacent uses of lands, the natural environment and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the department, the city council further determines that the de velopment will not have unreasonable economic impact on adjacent lands and will not change the essential character of the area. » 1 I, I J I I I » 1. The modified lots sizes (6600 sq ft - 14,500 sq ft w/ 8290 avg lot size) and lot widths (60-75 ft) are approved as presented on the final PUD plan. c < » I I ,a|nH5'?i ♦4^; Iff WW1-- w I 4b *** Ml J S««iJ irf 4t r } s? <Et I I i 1 ’*1% I » ii > I * r’ SA I •fi I t I SECTION III. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by City Charter. Moved by Councilmember Stenzelbarton. with support by Councilmember Devroy, that Ordinance No. 630 be adopted as read. YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, Resseguie, Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tossava NAYS: None ABSENT: McLean te . I I I I I kfc.- t’OfOC t I A }< * ■ II -I I » » II A CITY OF HASTINGS '4 Adoption Date: May 27, 2025 5 1 Effective Date: June 6, 2025 r.^ % First Reading: May 12, 2025 A <• I r X b<’.* . I I I 1 4 * By; Linda Perin Hastings City Clerk S . A >5 » •'J. Si S k * *T« * s' :* I A* > I n. k I' >< ?» V. '^1 V V ’ % *1 .* 3 ■'^'K *1 ’ H — l\ 1 t » “WV .............................. »l>Kk. !{ ! 1 J '*p** I -A-‘ 1 i Dated: May 27, 2025 Linda Perin City Clerk X i' t X I •e •I » t.": V .•A I t ■ > \ I < 3. The connected pedestrian network consisting of concrete sidewalks along both sides of the streets and the open space ‘walking paths’ and 6 mid block walkways are approved as presented on the final PUD plan. It ij I; «• ' A 1 * ft i k'.. '•-1. •A■J I r. II '’Jb 7 11 ( 4 s J s V I JK A si s \ I amended, a.nd that minutes were kept and will be or have been made available as required thereby.. ( He I I I The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and com plete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of March 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout, and that the original of said Ordinance is on file in the records of the City of Hastings. I further certify that the meeting was conducted, and public notice was given purcompliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan of 1976. as I vi I 1 i »wr< * 1 2. The modified setbacks (24 ft front setback. 20 ft rear setback, and 15/7.5 ft side setbacks) are approved as presented on the final PUD plan. r ^4 .. I * equ X r e F CERTIFICATE Sec 90-733 Development Requirements X a 1 ■k 2. The development shall occur in four phases as detailed in the project sum mary narrative and illustrated on the final PUD plan. ^1 <? J SECTION II. If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion Ordinance No. 630 Page 2 of 5 05-272025 shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. 2. The final PUD plan of the development includes the conditionally approved preliminary site condominium plan. I.The Bachman Fields PUD is approved for use as a 119-unit single-family residential site condominium. a 1 Second Reading: May 27, 2025 Sec 90-732 Permitted Uses ? ■ W«BI *» A ueveiopmem -SZ. ^ ! * >. 'A r- v\ ! I �u A z J t f V A i il fl •J THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com V ±,f > I Thursday, June 12, 2025 13 UjjJ-M# 4 M --- —rw Summerfield goes up Nearly, wins big over Lions .tC 5. 2:1 4 hE M * I < 1 I h t-J Bi Vi I ft a I .V >'• In Brett Bremer Sports Editor V\ ■ ' ' \ '■^5 ■' * "SD Ay I % "I It all happened really fast Maple Valley senior Jakeb McDonald fired the first two pitches past Petersburg Summerfield’s Jude Flowers for two called strikes. A ball, a foul, another ball and then a pitch plunked Flowers. Flowers stole second and scored on a single by teammate Tyler Dafoe. Dafoe stole second and scored fi’om there on a ground out to the left side by teammate Reece Kalb. McDonald and the Lions got out of ■ that first inning soon after that, but the postseason came to an end sooner than McDonald and the Lions would have liked. Summerfield led from start to finish eventually taking a 14-2 win over the . Maple Valley varsity baseball team in the MHSAA Division 4 Regional Final at Spring Arbor University Friday. The Summerfield pitcher, Kalb, went ’ the distance to earn the win. He struck out six, walked two and allowed just six ' hits in seven innings. Only one of the two ; runs against him was earned. Five ofthe first six Summerfield batters reached base against McDonald to start the top of the fifth inning. The Bulldogs pushed their lead to 7-2 and knocked - Jakeb from the mound wi± the bases loaded in favor ofhis brother, sophomore Teegen McDonald. Trent Miller knocked ; the first pitch he saw from Teegen into ; right field for a two-run single that really ■ broke ±ings open. It was 10-2 before the inning was up. The Bulldogs sealed the victory with ' four more runs in the top of the seventh - inning. Summerfield was set to face Decatur ; in ±e MHSAA Division 4 State Quar'■ lerfinal Saturday at Spring Arbor after : the two teams clinched their regional - championships. Decatur knocked off St *■ Joseph Michigan Lutheran 9-1 in the first / regional final of the day at Spring Arbor ; Saturday. The Lions rallied for a run in the bottom V I I ft . ’Kk ■’Su ' fk. * •<' 4 t * » I t 4 .«b, r f >X.' 4, I % ?Vv .• 4 '‘0 r •!' 4 I I vi. ■». } Is Kt . t >•v»K ^14 / I » •a *» t » I fftt I ’ • t L;* ft X' I S ’- X. 4 1 * X' i’ * k' *1 V i i ft X I > ii t > J* s 4 ’-' Ss^* I :m r fl A .jfej ft : s r I ’X RH9i^^ (K>cT. VA/* ■*1’ blCTOfl i .•«Si.. ';w 'f »3i -3|^is *1 (■■lO • ’J It 'A' ,N4,»(90*lUinBa ^•eeori orii t I tiJfV viuijo/iqo«i .1^ . >1 bwordidffitl ■*» *>p I s ,t- »• *1^ of the third, after falling behind Sum merfield 2-0 right away. James Coblentz knocked a one-out single into right, stole second and then scored on a RBI double into center by teammate Nolan Hoefler. The teams traded two-out surges in the fourth inning. The Bulldogs struck back for three runs in the top of the fourth. Consecutive sin gles by Clark Ciacelli, Ry lee Schifflerand Trent Miller brought home one run for Summerfield and then Flowers delivered a two-run triple to center field that made it a 5-1 bailgame at the time. The Lions put together a second run-scoring rally with two out in the bottom of the fourth inning. Carson Milboum watched four pitches from Kalb miss the strike zone to start it off. Kaiden Meyers singled to put runners at the comers. Meyers stole second, and then a passed ball allowed him to take Milboum’s spot as third as Milboum came in to score. Summerfield closed the ballgame with 15 hits. Miller, Dafoe and Brenden Myshock had three hits apiece. Dafoe drove in four runs. Flowers, Kalb, Schiffler and Miller had two RBIs each. Hoefler was 2-for-3 at the top of the Lion line-up with an RBI in the final bailgame of his fi-eshman season. Teegen McDonald, Meyers, Darren Carpenter and James Coblentz had one hit apiece for the Lions. s* ?4 •k ’•i *% X 'n-- iii* fAi-'rKu.rz< sX tOi . e. . % ‘X Regional Semifinal Maple Valley earned its spot in the regional finals with a 4-2 victory over Big 8 Conference foe Concord in the re gional semifinal at Addison High School Wednesday, June 4. Senior Jakeb McDonald got the win over the Yellow Jackets allowing two runs, one earned, on five hits and one walk in four innings on the mound. He struck out four. Sophomore Teegen McDonald came on to start the fifth and shut out the Yellow Jackets over the final three in nings. He walked one and struck out four. See SUMMERFIELD on 14 I J V » ^4 n > i|i '■'? Vi I J igUo bsizOflbl I ■1',. T 1 (».-» I .J 4 ♦> .» **• -R—-* 9 * h Wb 5: ‘ A J * 4 J *.• t « WiWMT I wn J bal t I •J ft * M « Maple Valley varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter has a hearty high-five for pitcher Teegen McDonald after the Lions get out of a jam against Concord in their MHSAA Division 4 Regional Semifinal at Addison High School Wednesday. June 4. Photos by Brett Bremer Hastings Area School Syste II NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025-2026 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 23, 2025, at 6:45 o’clock p.m. at 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System will hold a public hearing to consider the Districts proposed 2025-2026 bud get. Ihe Board may not adopt its pro posed 2025-2026 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the pro posed 2025-2026 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings Michigan and/or available online at: hasskl2. org. Ihe property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. '4 V t tf?*; »at«itiS|Bi?>i' * *4 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust ft ft fti n>4 •ft % 5te€ .•I i :l ♦ ■V r. n •* * i ’I </ • TT • s 1. A Ji c: I. IT " * r 'Z J S^/z *>.'J “‘hh. • :/ 4: /t t •^1 4 >x: 5--' •c I b w V f' < i, r? >5* si ft w 1 4 I I J c ’■4' 9 Are you creative? — NOW HIRING — A ' * »-■ I V 4 I i I I I IS! »*** r I < 4 ,1 S A 4 I A > * V M « fi » < GRAPHIC DESIGNER ^2 •r J A J ’ pi S r ■ s 1 iii ? .ts.r 0-' .Jp’** ..-.r I* V M’* r XT i :1 View Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist for our Greenville location. jB V i % ir_ * A 4'' «RF — MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS — « 4 <!! ' TV ■ * .. 1 ( < ' ft s* , . 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Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JULY 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, k potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perry Snook, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Home Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2021 and recorded April 5,2021 in Instrument Number 2021-004544 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 20, 2024, in Instrument Number 2024004599, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Rve and 48/100 Dollars ($182,685.48). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Ihe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 3.2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Sundago Park, Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 71, Barry County Records. 65 Sundago Park St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 5,2025 File No. 25-007226 Arm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (06-05)(06-26) LEGAL NOTICE FOR 2025 BARRY COUNTY CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION I . t r- , "t ' 'Z ^4* Ml ft * "TA ** 1 V «* Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Newspaper composition/layout 1* 4' •f t * I I » -y >1 = < IVe love what we do and we know you will too! i « I Uli rtf* «> S' I s.', > • d W 4 1 *1 VQ r : ■ I ■ ■! *.* / X A 'J* T » ( .X I Jv t '3 a. « r »T- . Are you the person we need? 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Jakeb sa-d this team is able not to compound dieir errors because the confi dence they gained in last year’s postsea son run and throughout this season. He has trust in his defense. He has a decent fastball and will mix in some off-speed stuff when opponents catch up to that. Mostly he said he’s trying to pitch to contact and let his defense do its work. “We've really learned to just make the next play. Not let that kill an inning. Early in the year, those kinds ofthings killed us. Right now, they're all confident to make the next play,” coach Carpenter said. Ofi'ensively, the three freshmen at the bottom of the Lion line-up really came up big Wednesday. They needed to. Kaiden Meyers scored a run. Carpenter was i-for-4 with two RBIs. Coblentz was I -for-2 with a double, and he walked twice out of the number nine spot for the Lions too. Hoefler, a fourth freshman regularly in the starting line-up, bats lead-off for this Lion team. “They’re just grinding putting at-bats togetlier,” coach Carpenter said. “They just compete. They’ve got guts, they’re not afraid at this point in the year to be baseball players instead freshmen.” Sophomore Bobby Bryson was 1 -for-2 with a walk and a run scored for Maple Valley. Maple Valley hadjust three hits against Concord pitchers Lynn, Nate Fritz and Jordan Medellion. The Lions’ top four HastingsBanner.com WWW Continued from Page 13 The two walks by the McDonald brothers, the tw o aces who helped power the Lions to the slate semifinals a year ago, were both to Concord’s number nine hitter, Landon Lynn. They each had just the one walk though. They didn’t multiply their problems, something the Lions excelled at through the latter part of this season. Maple Valley led 4-1 through three innings. Jakeb’s walk of Lynn came sandwiched between a pair of Concord doubles that helped the Yellow Jackets to a run in the bottom of the fourth to get within 4-2. Maple Valley head coach Bryan Car penter swapped the McDonald brothers between shortstop and the pitching mound to start the fifth inning, and the first batter Teegen faced hit a ground ball bounding right at Jakeb who fired high to first for an error. The runner didn’t last long though. The next batter popped a little liner to the left side that Jatkeb leapt up and grabbed and then fired to first to pick off the runner who had strayed too far from the bag for a double play. With the slate clean again, Teegen got a strikeout that could have been the end of the inning, but the pitch was so far wide that catcherNolan Hoefler couldn’t get to it and the Concord runner raced to first. Hoefler didn’t try and force a throw. 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Courtesy photo i. 0Q0,£5 isvO J. < II Molly Macleod r 2 SINCE 1856 Rock the Country brings 53,000 to Hastings loO erif jIooh ■ BARRY COUNTY Thursday, June 19, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com -7^ THE INTERESTS OF gliding down to the fairgrounds. Hastings w as named one of 10 cities across the country selected as a host site for the Rock the Country festivals. Music began around 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, and stretched past 11 p.m. both nights. With roughly half of the festival dates having passed already, Hastings holds the crown of the site with the ; most ticket sales. According the Barry County Sherift' Dar Leaf, roughly 23,000 people funneled into the fairgrounds on Friday, with 30,000 coming on Saturday. Though many locals made the See ROCK on 3 > I r Commissioners recommend body cam purchase ’.^ p> f .r J <4 1 f:;. f* 4^. *-• * ♦ 1l*s 1 r r ■ K ,1, J:. Cd-r I ’*•* !• I r ? 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Because of that, Zuzga proposed financing the purchase with a S848.358.73 installment pur chase agreement from Highpoint Community Bank for three years with an interest rate of 3.99 percent. Commissioner Mike Callton asked why this purchase wasn’t budgeted for in the regular budgeting cycle. “I don't like the fact that we’re coming mid-year. New radios have to be tackled this year, we have an encryption requirement that needs to be done by this fall. But we’re taking that opportunity to package a project to get a greater discount at this time. Right, wrong or indif ferent, we’re looking at the size of even the radio bid, I don’t feel com fortable hitting this in one budget cycle,” said Zuzga. “I understand we don't love debt, we don’t have a . 7 r < f.f; < .'I* •:*S I TS -i .lj s y I Hi 1 I, M iCftdiUCt I j:r- '' « L5 I <!• 1 •*- s V •6- V te vte < < 1 •• 1 w fr xi - *» «m^^=i ■ litBiJanorngb '3Dni>l ol/l‘ -ma-iati orfw kisbji^ OK> * 1 i ^wQinwiab stt vo^inafr |(j h) III 11 Protesters’ concerns included educa tional and science funding, immigra tion enforcement, equality and more. The event was hosted by MI Barry County Indivisible, and the turnout far exceeded organizers’ expectations. The MI Barry County Indivisible webpage says it is a nonpartisan group dedicat ed to organizing, educating and inspir- Roughly 400 citizens who are con cerned about the state of their democ racy and the policies and actions of President Donald Trump gathered in downtown Hastings Saturday as part of nationwide “No Kings” demonstra tions. •awasb Tioft । tn arii miiji, banoo bl W0U3U biui »3iabjf;t»)j bne ni tmonKM qminT biaooT .’eshitjiS "Kteiosndb I ' te ‘No Kings’ demonstration stretches across downtown Hastings Brett Bremer and Jayson Bussa Banner Staff 1lBr3 lennaS OD as HW «T I tettS novvBt te ien«i8 IM T a Demonstrators make their way along the south side of State Street in downtown Hastings during the "No Kings" protest hosted by Barry County Indivisible Saturday afternoon. Members of the group believe President Donald Trump is not properly preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution of the United States. 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The council will, at the end of the training period, vote whether to appoint Joseph as manager. “This is only a recommendation,” said Village President Karen Banks, referring to the council’s vote Monday night. “The final decision is Gregg’s.” Guetschow on Tuesday said he had been in contact with Joseph and made a “con ditional offer,” pending the completion of a background check. If all goes well, Guetshow added that he expects Joseph to begin his duties as deputy manager in early July. Accordingto Guetschow, the advertised annual salary forthe deputy manager’s po sition was between $68,500 and $74,000. 1 r I 4 r' 1 t f I <1 '7 / 9? V ll 5 t I ’ V L I < f .• iTfL V 9: •*» J William Joseph, the former manager for the Village of Paw Paw. interviews for the position of deputy manager with Lake Odessa during a special village council meeting on May 31 Photo by Dennis Mansfield Joseph was one of four candidates to be interviewed by council members al a special meeting May 31, with more than a dozen reportedly having applied for the position. Also interviewed were Grand Rapids resident William Christy, current village Department ofPublic Works staff member Jacob Hanson, and attorney and former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’schiefofstaffDrew Willison. For Joseph, it was his second trip to Lake Odessa to sit before the village council. He also previously interviewed for ±e village manager’s post during the council’s hiring search last year. And, after the May 31 interviews, it was Joseph who seemed to draw the most praise from council members. The graduate of Central Michigan University was, according to reports pub lished by The Morning Sun, appointed to the Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission in 2016 and later ran unsuccessful ly for a city commission seal later that year. Bui, he was elected to a three-year term in 2017 and then mayor in 2019 before leaving Ml. Pleasant for Paw Paw in 2021, where he served as village manager for two years. The runner-up in the selection process was Hanson, a village employee since 2014 who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a major in human resources, from Western Michigan University in 2020. Most council members cited Joseph’s previous experience in leadership roles as the deciding factor. Though, both Guetschow and council members agreed they should invest in Hanson to prepare him for potential larger roles in the village’s administrative office that may become available in the future. 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Pictured are (front row, from left) firefighter Kyle Ritsema, resource probationary firefighter Nikki Mendez, firefighter and EMT Makayla Konecny, (back row) Deputy Chief Doug Katsma, Chief Dan Miller. Captain Al Bouma, Lieutenant Skylar Henion and firefighter Daniel Ramey. Photos by Deb Mousseau iT-** • I r^io ;a® w * ni •> >• «• □ h I. • avw n. SHERRIFF > GOSLIN >• ■4 Jk u Vi iSj-i-; - IHII^ ■ 'w 10 • ex W* * n: 1 Ua • k « a *>. . 7* *0 w w .' 5" CALLTODAY .I i T * IR k •* X a X *. I 4 s to - *1 • • •• ?)■ •r-? •4 «• * 269-962-4036 % ■ •1 -4F < X a/ •* «w « - 4 • « ' * < Miller has been in fire service for a little over 50 years. He said there are currently 20 personnel who are firefighters, EMRs (Emergency Medical Responders) or both for the YSTFD. “We have great personnel who have gotten us where we are currently at to serve the public in time of need,” Miller said. All cunent Yankee Springs firefighters can apply for the health and safety officer position and the training officer position. Miller said the first step in applying is to write a letter of commitment and drop it off at the Yankee Springs Township Fire Department or email it to danmiller@ yankeespringstwp.org. “Dan has been wi± us for almost 30 years. He is well respected by our citi zens,” Heethuis said. “Being sworn in as fire chief is a crowning honor.” In other business on Thursday, Trea surer Deb Mousseau presented a com prehensive financial report. The board unanimously approved six detailed budget amendments affecting general operations, fire equipment, weed control, veterans’ memorials, and liquor law en forcement. All adjustments were adopted by roll call votes. 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Supervisor Rob Heethuis. “That’s a milestone for this board and our community.” The board also introduced Daniel Ra mey, the township’s newest firefighter, who recently graduated as valedictorian of his academy class. “It makes all of us at the Yankee Springs Township Fire Department (YSTFD) feel good to be able to get Yankee Springs Township to have their own Fire Department now,” Miller said. “We have command officers from chief, deputy chief, captain, lieutenant and tem porary training officer. Other positions to be filled will be health and safety officer and training officer.” =:-k5 . i i'l Yankee Springs officials share updates, swear in fire officers at township meeting Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer 'War > A./ B r t k 4 I J* bib’ ’ services contract with Siegfried Crandall at a cost increase of $150. Thomapple Kellogg Varsity Cheer Coach Madelynn Lula proposed a com munity pickleball tournament fundraiser for August 2 at Thursday’s meeting. The event would be held at the township park and include other family-fi4endly activities. The board expressed support and will formally consider the request at its July meeting. Gun Lake Improvement Board repre sentative Bill Bryker reported upcoming treatments to combat invasive aquatic plants in Gun Lake. The board unanimously approved a new pond ordinance, the first in township history, to regulate pond creation and avoid misuse for gravel mining. Planning Commission updates shared last week included discussion on a re vised master plan, short-term rental ap provals and a pending gravel ordinance. Other zoning matters included that a Barry County judge has ordered the. VanderKam property on M-179 into full compliance by October. Enforce ment benchmarks are in place to ensure fulfillment. Township infrastructure updates were See OFFICERS on < * e .r* R •l. 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Staff Writer Weller’s announcement Just days after voting to comes just three days after appoint one new member to school board members voted its ranks, another seat on the $-0 to appoint David Burd Lakewood Public Schools to fill a vacancy on the sev board of Education has opened en-member board at its June 9 up. meeting at the Lakewood High Darin Weller Darin Weller, the school School Media Center. board’s current vice president Burd succeeds former board who had also previously served member Kerry Possehn, who had noti as board president, reportedly informed fied Duits and Brodbeck-Krenz via district officials he was resigning from email of her intention to resign at the the board effective Thursday, June 12. conclusion of the school board ’ s May 12 “I am writing today to inform you meeting due to increased work commit of my decision to resign from the ments. Burd will serve the remainder of Lakewood Public Schools Board of Possehn’s term in office, which is set to Education effective immediately,” Weller expire on Dec. 31, 2026. stated in a letter. “In January of 2025, Persons interested in applying to com I faced some major shifts in my work plete the remainder of Weller’s term of environment and there are unannounced office are encouraged to do so in writ shifts coming in the next couple of ing and mail a letter of interest to the months. The previous shifts have made it Lakewood Board of Education, 223 W difficult to maintain my position on the Broadway, Woodland, MI 48897. board and the upcoming shift will make According to district officials, appli it impossible. cants should include a brief biographical “It has been an honor to serve on the sketch and a statement regarding the board for the last four and a half years,” reasons why the person desires consider he added. “I truly believe that this district ation, as well as the individual’s philoso is in a great position to succeed, and I phy concerning public education. look forward to supporting the district To serve on the board, candidates must in any way possible moving forward. be a citizen of the United States, as well Thank you for your time and patience as a qualified and registered elector of with me as we have worked together for the LPS school district. the last few years. I wish you all the best For more information on the appli of luck.” cation process, interested individuals Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz, president of may contact the LPS superintendent’s the LPS board, confirmed that Weller office by calling 616-374-8043. had also called her and Superintendent Dennis Mansfield 111'. . K' L L 1 < 9 k V J <1 ■■■ _ t®ninwa ’'r e .v i A ‘oodo? 3dJ e* I J *4 **kj ■'u. 'wflriaS / 1 ' I ra_ ; ■* I. 1 ' 'J . I •vi I I ' r J 'I.; 'i / I 9 ♦ I ) I *‘L At I V *> f •f I I 4 1 *r^ jU I ' I 1 - r .•»k; J I I * e. »• w 5 T. J 9 4 i V* I I J t * I r t i I * t 1 ■J / J /»• f f J •’0 ■< : r '•K-' '•) 1 1 •J ■’7. > I « t 'iv; • r 'i.Ux. •’9 r T;.. • •/ t t X) .. ’ ; I • , J 1 7' I I I . 'V V, 1 4 f X '• • *h l',. r ' i i ‘t- I I , K f ''-Li ) L * . * > - -. '*w yZk . Ai r u ,• *1 r ) I k 4 i % bi -•J '“'■r; >* ■ J I.'F - J fl I a k>' i J I The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted at its committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday to recommend the purchase of body cameras, in-car cameras, mobile and in-car radios for the Barry County Sheriff's Department. The purchase, if approved, would cost the county roughly $850,000 financed over three years. Pictured here at Tuesday’s meeting are (from left) Sgt. Tim Stevens. Sgt. Steve Lehman and Sheriff Dar Leaf. Photo by Molly Macleod CAM Continued from Page 1 lot of debt, but for short-term periods for capital projects at a sizable cost, when we get a I’m not afi'aid of it reasonable bid.” Radio encryption standards chang ing in the fall and Motorola is includ ing steep discounts not offered by competitors for the full technology package. In October, Barry County Sheriffs Department officers were involved in an officer-involved shoot ing in Delton. Though officers were cleared of any wrongdoing in that incident, the need for body cameras was felt more acutely after that inci dent, said Zuzga. Body-worn cameras can help pro tect the county from liability. In turn, if an officer commits a wrongdoing, body-worn cameras can help hold that officer accountable for his or her misdoings. The purchase, if approved, would furnish 30 new in-car cameras, 22 new in-car radios, the repurposing of 11 current in-car radios, four addi I ■"Iff -' > K .a J -r i\ I J y T /? f s r t I? ^5'- z Pa V I la r I ! K Ml i It f u« I I 1 f I I r I nt ■* I >♦ 11 > »t * ^4 u. 1 r I ano: I i.M' • trek to the fairgrounds this weekend, many festivalgoers came from far and wide — with many driving from out ' 1 <1 , ’1 ' r of state. Thanks to months of planning amongst Barry County emergency crews and festival staff, things went about as smoothly as they could on Friday and Saturday, Leaf said. There were major no injuries during the fes tival and officers only made two DUI arrests following the concerts. Leaf added those arrests may have been unrelated to the concert. But, those expecting traffic backups along M-37 near the Expo Center this weekend were not disappointed. “It went better than we had antici pated. The crowd was great. The trafI thought my guys did fabulous fic with it, having two lanes and try pack ing 7,000 cars into a sardine can there, basically,” Leaf said. Sgt. Steve Lehman, Lt. Tim Stevens and Lt. Pete Nevins were the architects behind Friday and Saturday’s traffic plans. “It took a lot of manpower. It wasn’t just at the gates there. It was several traffic points,” said Leaf. At points, traffic was backed up along M-37 all the way to Bob’s Gun and Tackle on M-43 and to Shaw Lake Road heading westbound. “For the amount of traffic and things like that, we got people moved in and moved in pretty rapidly. (Going) out was pretty difficult, too, because the northeast part of the fairgrounds, there, they (Rock the Country staff) didn’t park them all in the same direction so it was a pretty good mess out back r I » / I I <{< Ir .J •X I 1 I / r I I If :u !r » x •• n 1 1' 'il ff*4 ■ I'l b II 1 '..'ill jj i f I ' -J'-y 4 I r 1 t 2* f a IV L* * ' * '4* UU a ' { I ( ,1 •hb'' tl * i I . ( f SJ3v < 4> F ?> r. .4 sd k •* 31 ■ 'S I » « * .ttrgfy - y r r ir- fc-k. ?' i. ■ HHv j Xlc J ft': *3^ :Kf f *• 4 « «- J . ( I « * I » Sr { r« P* ’I I II UJ*'' k ' -Mi *t r (S f: IJ a Jf/J i DH' i r f UBC I I I w.jilb II —. t-n’fj ? 037 -i, ..tl « < *4tiUi jftj S.J’JSO jor Si J 4 > -^r p—. a 1 ifO*'u I '■':' ) -i r f' t r.f If;: t'/r, GH ■ nb-Gfft nofjasB Jfi:' no'-! jti •1^’’ I H. I i I an.' • there,” Leaf said. Traffic flowed much smoother on Saturday, Leaf said, after Rock the Country staff met with Barry County emergency teams and made adjust ments based on Friday night’s exiting i.*?, 1 •4 aifia .'"J V ' .d. k sf<i;la6 . , J ■G ' i . I V .1 r' ■’J' — asit JIW 093 H u .zh, •I.. iRuibfi ■ ^.1 A t pnoix-j u , oi > 1! f I t! B <a09; tt’? .fS a' /■ J' •I z / ■ ./iib hwuk -’’-J !|1 y aflMV nr 4*0*1') ISbonrij •» t I* 4 p.‘ ** J at f Trick, Sammy Kershaw, Ying Yang Twins, Little Texas and Logan Crosby setting the stage throughout the day. On Saturday, Lynyrd Skynyrd played “Simple Man” during Kid Rock’s entrance from the sky before his head lining set. Other artists playing on a I I • * ♦< J I • >iU issues. Canadian rock band Nickelback headlined Friday night, with artists like Travis Tritt, Big and Rich, Trick A jWfT .Hu. 1 ( { I I tC 4 -f •• . ’7 / -J < 1 n>i biijo >/ddl 8i;/(Jd ana ZE isiGlIt- G Financial FOCUS I Continued from Page 1 to IbsrlT fKi:|?gntinB r ■ .eS •* ROCK f i .1/11. I w •J The Barry Expo Center was transformed last weekend to accommodate the Rock the Country music festival. f I «» ri? c» x: 5j w- '4* 1 55<0 /I .1 oglr^. ano:?’; ae I X >13 4* 11 ■K Y ( bm: UJ nrr Jijo niG’-- .«*• 40. L . ......... t -> ' I 't 4 ♦ ♦ » K tional desktop radios, 36 new porta ble radios, the repurposing of current Kenwood radios to jail staff and 46 body cameras. Of those 46 cameras, 21 will be used by Barry County Jail staff. The rest will go to BCSD officers. Zuzga warned commissioners not to get sticker shock. Commissioners voted on Monday to approve an application to the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority for up to $95,000 in grant dollars to help offset the cost of the Motorola purchase. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf also mentioned cur rent efforts from Rep. Angela Rigas for a $230,000 state budget appropri ation to the county to offset the cost of the cameras and radios purchase. Zuzga said financing over three years allows him and county staff more time to apply for grants and chip away at that cost over time. Commissioners will vote on whether to approve the purchase and its financing agreement next week during the Tuesday, June 24 regular meeting. I <2^: onliffBu 'I'o •> • L •« ¥ J dr *-• < ** I Bsk s "fW • •• • u I va I i I ^nt T-Tl : .< •I* >* *> ♦ • * 3 Thursday, February 1,2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 IA r 9 a ’’W K-. ife ffz I ' —I I .1 Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 :s r.'i 1:.. Fa? I >1 *> A \c Ir •A* '-2 4 4 J'" f3 4 I k • < *• » 4 mWi Jr ’IT’ r Da ft 3 > A Li » f •t A Mike Hintz of West Branch donned his suit of Pabst Blue Ribbon armor on Friday for the Rock the Country festival. Photos by Molly Macleod Saturday included Afroman, Gavin Adcock, Mark Chesnutt, Deana Carter and Hudson Westbrook. Many Barry County residents report ed hearing the bass thumping from the fairgrounds as far as 15 miles away. “Congratulations to law enforce ment and first responders and 911 and everyone involved in the planning of that,” said County Board Chair David Jackson at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners committee of the whole meeting. I’ve done plenty of events over my career. Nothing obviously of this size — Barry County hasn’t really seen anything this size but I can tell you the cooperation in between the sheriff’s department, 911, emer gency management, state police, it was top-notch,” said Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga. “I sat through some of the planning meet ings, the road commission was there, the health department, a lot of groups they were there at the you don’t see table, making sure we covered all the issues.” kkTA ■ • • 1 L I Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 < Iff >•¥ J Steps to take following a j ob loss IV lA F -• . t Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones A L .iL r I 1 Perhaps you’ve heard the expression: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s certainly true about an unexpected job loss. And it may cause stress over your financial situation. Here are a handful of steps you can take shortly after the loss of employment to help put yourself in the best financial position. Some of these are time-sensitive, so the sooner you act, the better. File for unemployment While unemployment insurance typically covers less than half of your previous paycheck, it can provide some financial generally up to 26 relief weeks. Since filing a claim can be time-consuming, file immediately so payments begin as soon as possible, There are eligibility including requirements, your unemployment being involuntary and through no fault of your own, and meeting your state’s time worked and wage requirements. You can learn more about your state’s unemployment insurance program online. • Adjust your budget You’ll likely require some changes to your budget, at least temporarily. Try to focus on the essentials, like housing, utilities and food, and see where you can cut costs or find cheaper alternatives — on nonessentials, like coffee shops and entertainment. If you’re saving for longerterm goals, like retirement and spending - or college, you may want to pause those contributions temporarily. • Evaluate other sources of income - In addition to any severance and unemployment payments, you can consider cashing in emergency or other savings and investment accounts. You could look for part-time work, which generally does not affect your unemployment insurance income as long as you’re earning less than your unemployment benefits. Other possibilities are cashing in the value of insurance policies insurance or annuities outside of surrender charge periods. accessing retirement accessing accounts selling accounts early, investments without taxable pain*; gains and andbnrrowinp borrowing monev. money. Be aware that some of these options come with tax implications and fees. A financial advisor can help you younavigate navigatethe thetrade-offs. trade-offs. • Understand your HSA and FSA options - You’ll want to get the maximum benefit from spending flexible your account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA). The funds in an FSA are subject to a “use-it-or-loseit” rule, generally within 60 days from termination. Consult your Summary Plan Description to understand how your FSA works and how to use your funds, Your HSA is yours to keep after leaving a company, and there’s no deadline to use the funds. While you typically can’t pay health insurance premiums from an HSA, there are exceptions for COBRA premiums and some other health insurance you’re if premiums receiving federal or state benefits. unemployment Your plan administrator can help guide you. • Ensure you have health insurance coverage - Find out if your health benefits continue for any period and what is included. You generally can extend your employer’s coverage up to 18 months under COBRA, though it’s often expensive because you are liable for all monthly premiums, Joining your spouse’s or partner’s workplace plan could be an option, but you may only have 30 days to enroll. You can also look for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, a function of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), where lower-income households may qualify for subsidies, Learn more about ACA coverage at heaithcare.gov. Whether your next step is moving into early retirement or finding new employment, working through these steps may help you feel more confident in your financial position and more prepared to take on whatever comes next. This article was yvritten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones. Member SIPC. �V 4 Thursday, February 1, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ? An idea is now a reality as the new “Delton Summer Sounds” concert series is in full swing under the band shell at William Smith Park. A crowd of almost 200 converged at the small park to hear “Jedi Mind Trip,” who performed earlier this month, kicking off the music series of six expected performances wrapping up in August. Through the Revitalize Delton (RD) Organization, Allie Steele-Rouse, who is the secretary, organized the summer eventconcert series attheBany Township venue. The concerts are free of charge. Big Mike’s Smokehouse Barbecue and Elephant Ears will be ready for custom ers at the next concert this Saturday. The Moose Lodge is on hand under the beer tent. A couple of local shopping vendors are available. “This is the first time Revitalize Delton has done it. The township organized music in the park in the past but decided they weren’t going to continue for various reasons,” Rouse explained. “I wanted to prioritize events and things that bring the community together through my position in Revitalize Delton so decided to revamp summer concerts and make it bigger and better than ever.” She said input from the Revitalize Delton strategic planning workshop sparked the concert series idea in No vember. Rouse started planning “Delton Summer Sounds” in January. “The township has been very helpful and supportive of the endeavor,” Rouse said. “The bands are all local bands that I’ve seen or people recommend as I was looking for bands.” Although the series is free of charge for anyone attending, ±e bands are being funded by generous donations from local businesses and residents. Donations for the concert series started X ? N * z ----------♦ { 3 I -- J*’**"^ ^1* ’f r "Jedi Mind Trip” rocked a crowd of about 200 at William Smith Park on June 5 as part of the Delton Summer Sounds concert series. Next, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, “All American Funk Parade” will take center stage under the band shell at William Smith Park in Delton. Photo by Allie Steele-Rouse rolling in ±ree months ago. The generosity ofthe community has been overwhelming, Rouse said. Fve received $8,250 from businesses and $2,960 from residents,” Rouse said. “We’ve also received $3,100 from the Revitalize Delton fund through the Barry Community Foundation.” For over two years, RD has consistently and continues to have community meetings to focus on the growth of Delton. The aim is to increase school enrollment, housing and attract more families and businesses to ±e area. The RD event, “Delton Summer Sounds”, debuted the first of six bands on June 5, Many who attended the first concert said they hope to attend the rest of the concerts throughout the summer. Delton native Dan Belt plans on going to the next concert. “Man, what a night! The first Delton Summer Sounds concert blew the roof off Delton killer music, dancing every4«T3 A where and nothing but good vibes,” Belt said. “It was awesome seeing our little community come together like one big family. This is what small-town summers are all about!” She said she cannot wait for ±e next concert under the band shell at William Smith Park. Toni Myers grew up about 15 miles northeast of Delton in Hastings. She also attended the June 5 concert. “It was an incredible turnout for the first event The crowd was super fun and the band was stellar,” Myers said. “You don’t want to miss the next one,” Administrator of the Delton Moose Lodge, Jill Young, runs the beer tent for special events at the park including Delton Summer Sounds. She said the crowd kept her on her toes at the June 5 concert. “Sales were good — it was a nice, even flow of customers. Our Lodge retains the proceeds from the sales ofbeer and wine,” Young explained. “The overall atmosphere was that people enj oyed the event. I believe - I I c jfS / that as long as the weather cooperates, the events will be well attended. A lon^ime resident of Delton for 23 years enjoys social gatherings in her com munity. Kathy Forsyth plans to attend all the Delton Summer Sounds concerts under the band shell at William Smith Park. “I love when our community can come together. It was a great evening, perfect weather and Jedi Mind Trip’s music was top-notch,” Forsyth said. “Looking forward to the rest of the summer concerts. At the June 19 performance, a new busi ness and boutique vendor, Whit Wanders & Co., will be there for shoppers. A henna tattoo artist will also be available. “We loved the concert. This week is the next one which sounds like it’ll be even better. Allie has a great group working with her,” said Cheryl Bower. “Live music is always a good attraction to our park which has grown so much over the last few years.” Jewelry vendor Eternally Embrace set up at the June 5 concert and will be back again July 10 and Aug. 14. On June 19, “All American Funk Pa rade” will hold the spotlight under the bandshell. “It was so much fun. It was a fantastic event and it was awesome to see so many people out and about and enjoying our little Delton,” said Rouse. The outdoor performances start at 7 p.m. and continue twice a month through August and include, “All American Funk Parade” on June 19, followed by “Chirp” on July 9. Next, “Fleetwood Magic” takes center stage on July 24, OCD/C performs Aug. 14 and, lastly, Brena closes out the Delton Summer Sounds series on Aug. 28. “It was refreshing seeing the commu nity out enjoying our special little town. I look forward to more opportunities for us to gather,” Marie Ferris said. “Delton has always been a close-knit town and I hope we never lose sight ofthat. 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According to Moore, a decommis sioning plan was part of the county’s ordinance. “Absolutely false,” he said of the rumors. “We supported (having a decom missioning plan). It’s in the county plan. “There will be a decommissioning plan.” Moore added that another rumor he found concerning was that Consumers If once is good, twice is better. After updating county officials, Con- "SHinywEffgrgy community affairs reprep sentative Gregory Moore again sought to. azidress concerns over the Spring Creek solar farm project while attending the Johnstown Township Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, June 11. Moore had previously provided a sim ilar update at ±e Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of ±e Whole meeting June 3 and then attended the town ship’s community picnic Saturday, June 7. In addressing the township board and ±e 30-plus people in attendance at Wednesday’s meeting, Moore said he was there to “correct some misinforma tion that’s out there,” as he’d done at the county meeting. Moore discussed issues relating to the panels to be used in the solar farm project, *•' t s X j it - c * r e f »» A* K* I •• r r 4L.A M r L 4? ti I 4 4 w ■«. - t i ) Ju- '*1 * * 1 X ■ 1 1 t i i£i ' A' Z i 3 V i, I / i . 3 I x3r s s 4 J A * -I J Pictured here, Yankee Springs Township Trustee Dave Van Houten (left) and Yankee Springs Twp. 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State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: MondavFridav 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm The Clean Water Committee is set to meet on June 17 to discuss capacity Continued from Page 2 issues and a proposed housing devel opment that may require major water also given last week. A special assess system upgrades. ment district was approved for Deer Several residents voiced concerns Sight Drive at approximately $52,000 over township financial reserves, trans along with an application for another for parency and public input during Thurs Payne Ridge Drive, with strong support day’s public comment period. from affected residents. Resident Mike Cunningham urged the A large accounts payable amount of board to reduce the general fund balance nearly $70,000 was approved, attributed and called for putting trail planning on to fire department payroll and the initial the ballot. phase of park renovations. He and others, including Precinct Del Renovations on pickleball and basket egate Robin Laansma, asked the board ball courts are expected to be completed to reinstate two public comment periods by June 23. and live stream meetings. The recycling committee recom “We’ve removed a valuable oppor mended adding a bin and pad to avoid tunity for the public to speak before frequent “dry runs,” supported in part decisions are made,” Laansma said. by a $4,000 mini-grant. echoing a broader call for accessibility and civic par ticipation. Key upcoming dates in clude a budget workshop on June 18 and a public hearing for final budget adoption on " free Estimates June 25. “Tonight felt special,” • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation said Trustee Dave Van• Btown-in Attic Insulation Houten. “A lot of hard work went into getting our fire 517-983-0954 team to this point. I’m really SXatt Saving Today Use Spray Foam proud of what we’ve built.” OFFICERS . "^]L u I t •'U-'x;; 1 ► ’ 'ii i z » * •“ i 4 1 •l t ! 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Goddard said the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protect Act, first enacted in 1940, would restrict any development that might impact or interfere with the eagles’ breeding, sheltering or eating habitats. “People know eagles are in there,” he added. “This actually means (Consumers Energy) needs to stop what they’re doing immediately.” While not addressing Goddard’s state ments on the federal act, Moore said he was not aware that any eagles were nesting or had been sighted in or near the solar farm project. The solar farm is scheduled to become operational in 2026 and projected to gen erate 140 megawatts of power - enough to power 25,000 homes. The project comes as Consumers seeks to increase its portfolio of clean and renewable en ergy projects in response to stated laws that were passed in 2023 that call for Michigan to achieve a 100 percent clean energy standard by 2040. Moore’s full statement before the county board on Tuesday may be viewed on YouTube by searching Barry County “Committee of the Whole 6/3/2025.” . Nt » * . .A % 4 . Energy would use eminent domain as part of its efforts to make the project a reality. “We didn’t use eminent domain on this project,” he said. During the exchange. Township Treasurer Karmen Nickerson pressed Moore on why the power company was reportedly reluctant to conduct testing of water at the site. “We test our water all the time,” Nickerson said. “We want to know our water is OK. “Why will you not go ahead with testing the water?” she added. “Are you afraid there might be a problem? Is that why you don’t want to test it?” Moore said that’s not the case, “We’re not afraid,” he said. “It’s just how much should we test, who’s going to pay for it?” According to Moore, testing might also be inconclusive, if there were an issue, on the potential source. He added it’s also an issue that’s being worked on at the county level. “There are people who are looking at this,” Moore said. “They’ll settle it. “Attorneys will work on it,” he added. “They’ll come up with an agreement.” But Hope Township resident Mike Goddard said another issue that township officials need to consider is the potential >4 I I Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer * ■ t •l 1 •rv •«, I..& 1 "I t I I 1 J •l .•ft f fc! i I 1 * W' 1 I 1 s h I 1 •s^ -y* '( ' I r, .dl. » ^1 1 ) I » I < .1 i' 1 r: 1 ♦ G F ?s I I 1 1 I I I r 'W �X I f-"” 1 I "V; L’f I; ’ • • I' J www.HastingsBanner.conn i r I ^vLI^eniJi eh • r I Thursday, February 1, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER Hastings Live continues summer performance series I % TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AO, CALL 269-945-9554 £ . Oi* * CLASSIFIEDS 9 3 I X X I 1 *’ -'KM 9 MX W9 A 1 I % X < A * 1 r k • X ESTATE SALE cX*-' 7A Ben Traverse is performing on the Barry County Courthouse lawn next week on Friday. June 20 Courtesy photos bi'* WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. *** '***• «aK. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. » AFTER ESTATE SALE sale! June < 27th & 28th. 9am-5pm. 12330 S. Park er Rd., Delton. We will BARGAIN!!!! I k sr- I .A f- « UV A x z > J ’ 5 • WANTED «■ « T. ft I IIU: ll ’I white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterty Logging 269-818-7793. ’lIF^Wb '.A • i i % A s * s Rl I* *» 9 * ■ 1 ■'T t T. . X The local performance series ‘‘Hastings Live’* is in its third week of its 11 -week summer schedule, with plenty for local residents to see and do. This week’s programming kicked off with ±e Hastings City Band’s “A Night at the Movies” Wednesday performance. That will be followed by Generation POUND Pros Tricia Markovich and Kelly Shepherd, who have been rocking out together for four years, bringing the joy of movement to kids in Middleville and Caledonia, on Thursday, June 19. To cap off the week, Hastings Live will host its Fountain series from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 20, with folksinger, balladeer, educator, songwriterand Earthwork Music Collective member Ben Traverse. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession stand, operated by volunteers from Hastings' Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serving food. Smoking, vaping, non-service ani mals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live. Unless there is thunder 0' u r -i 1 ‘'ft*' Ti j k *« X I-, V t I A £ I hJ 1 q 4 '•r J? J A I j f r. s ft 4 r c i ' jf I 9 * L Ml fc u 5 9 1 V 3 >* ll A .t •I I, <» • •BA r 4^.. I ft I * -9 t p V % -Hi 3 k 4 i J % ■k I '' I M.' .Vy. ’v’ir • 4 I ^;e .1 X- X,.; ft U 9 > 1 5 :y-<1, ''i.. A -< • •4 * * GARAGE SALES »4 * * HUGE ESTATE SALE 4038 Heath I r> ,1^ & ••w b J ft \ • ? J- J I .’i Rd., Hastings; June 20th 21st, & 22nd; 9am-5pm. Log splitter, chainsaws, Arc welder, power tools, chains, hardware, concrete panels with hardware. 12" aluminum boat, fishing equipment, household stuff and more! fv ** ' .P ROOM FOR RENT Generation POUND will have kids rocking out and THORNAPPLE LAKE AREA - enjoying movement on Thursday. June 19. or lightning, each show will be held as scheduled. For more information on the Hastings Live series, persons may contact Hastings arts and events coordinator Steve Hoke by calling 269-945-6027 or via email at shoke@hastingsmi. gov. Additional details and schedules of upcoming events are available online at downtownhastings.com orthomappiearts. org/hastingslive. DM Roommate wanted to share home. Furnished bedroom, $450Zmonth; $200 deposit (can be paid over time). Shared gas and electric, shared bath, high speed internet. Small boat tor fishing or relaxing. Private refrigera tor, BBQ on deck, washer and dryer. Hulu, Netflix, and Prime Video. Call Kelle (269)908-5774 Ism J* i 4 /»>• I 's ' H r>^. ► , .‘i ’ L *«»* -< J Johnstown Community Picnic sees healthy crowds '•s#< ipi r < •Silh! u* •I *« i T 1 ■MS « *>F'' A sft 11 « * c V M II II! ! -yHl i f * I at * a*. * » ♦ * i -*t r < w* R •x jes * f Tt 1 4 <A :*• > Ft I 1 \ V k J I- e'l t. di, r f A* _ ba • «« 4> 4 i i.. > Sir-. * 9^ I e 94 '^TiKiWlsJ --i r5 si * A ■'! 'it ifc- <<9 .-*3. i .■ t K t * 1 * 9 H. . .Ji. 4- <■ w :»ri jr 1 1 : ei 44 .•3?b f lyF felBtC.” A J * ’ fftWLb.: r r nBt^iSSOI Ife . ft V -?■ 1 ; ; .KJlWsi Bl*’' * I as *A I l&i I - ' -r ytii <.Ff- rris I J j and craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, included a i I 1 plethora of activities, including live music. The event also included free ice cream courtesy of the MOO-Ville Creamery in Nashville and food Ar * ft A V . ft ............................ * v :\vi’ •r*** and refreshments served by the township's fire department. Photo by ____ B Dennis Mansfield ( ’• 4» A* I The annual Johnstown Township community picnic, farmers market 1 T' let' A i t -I©’ I 4 ( 4 J' as* '.I-'" -.1 ' ' ■ ... 4 AinLiiJh’ vn*- tr--. 4 i'Y r f -V -i- SS::^ •a Hastings church to host organ concert July 11 I J? J I .'I I: 4 4 t The Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings is hosting a special mu sical performance at the church on Friday, July 11. The Hastings church is set to host Zach Franklin's“An Evening of Early American Organ Music" at 7 p.m. on July 11 onitshistoric I867J.H.&C.S. Odell Tracker Organ. «r I A> 3.> 4* ""'nrj!! i}' * 9 «■ s fe i vr.A f I ■ ) 1 4^ ( I I I f 1 5 ) i ' ’.* The musical celebration is open to the public and an offering will be collected for the church’s organ maintenance fund, Emmanuel Episcopal Church is lo cated at 315 W. Center St. in Hastings. For more information, visit the church’s website at emmanuelhaslings.org. DM i' I ft:/ , i:i. ' HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ,4 IX SCHEDULE k. ' * I » * J Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16, Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day. log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for li brary programs and activities. Thursday, June 19 - Novel Ideas Book Club. 1 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1943 movie based on Edgar Rice Bur rough’s "Tarzan of the Apes” books. 5 p.m. Friday, June 20 - Friday Story time. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21 - Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons. 9 a.m. Monday, June 23 - Crafting Pas sions. 10 a.m. ^>1,1 ?10l 1 i 'Y ^ m ,* ’ vetei rt -f . 9 ' ▼ *4 IC II 'V' ■> if J .lu r / !> 4 , r .A' I I t : ... I k '.iT' e > rrt » 1 l( » r < l> 7 ■.<1^ ,r < t • 1 \ , f: a ■I t' □ A- 1:' A’' ! s "Ls: k JiV 4 F ’ ’b' . J t' 1 [ 1 J 8 I 4, A :t fX 9:.<< / t. 1 f I 1 t T I f I I I 1 J H E s ► ’♦ ■ F Vi*>* 11 1 .5 h I I S’ f’ > i ?»• .1 11 I' 1 1 SAME DAV SERVICE AVAJLA«LE NEWSPAPER 1 4 ADVERTISING ifcSs s • p Tuesday, June 24 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; Youth Makerspace with 4-H; Woodcrafts (grades 3-12). 10:30 a.m.; Tie-Dye Day (bandan as or bring your own small item). ff^SIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ( AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE I Monday at 4 p.m. Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County (J. and Surrounding Areas /nini(tf Krifiitr/ ifimr /Muufy /ne ttreefif t/rnnt. BATTLE CREEK 1 K I i i property. Flares are $5 each and can be picked up via drive-through at the Swi fry’s Place parking lol on Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. Flares are to be lit at exactly 10 p.m. — and no sooner. The annual boat parade will be on the Fourth ofJuly at noon this year. Participants are asked to decorate their boats in accor dance with this year’s cartoons/comics theme. The parade will begin at noon on July 4 in front of the docks by Buddy’s on the Beach. The boats will be judged when taking a lap around the lake. The boat crew with the best decorations will receive a gift card. —MM • J ! >11 Jordan Lake’s annual “Ring of Fire” is set to return this year, along with another boat parade, on Friday, July 4. The fourth annual “Ring of Fire” will feature hundreds of flares lighting the pe rimeter of Jordan Lake. Lakefront owners will display these flares along the shore at exactly 10 p.m. on July 4, creating a ring of fire around the perimeter of the lake for ap proximately 30 minutes. Those interested in seeing the unique sight can watch from the beach, while dining at Buddy’s on the Beach or from a boat out on the lake. All lakefront owners are encouraged to buy a flare for every 8 to 10 feet of lakefront t I * Lakefront owners encouraged to buy flares for ‘Ring of Fire’ DEADLINES I L'W^ r OHn July, featuring hundreds of flares lighting the perimeter of Jordan Lake. File photo k >1 I Ibi Jordan Lake’s annual "Ring of Fire" is set to return for a fourth year this Fourth of 2 i>fii-.ter(« ta j»a w V A SHOPPER NEWS JJyans Septic Tank Sen’iee Monday at 5 p.m. Thanlis you all far your business in 2024! appreciate your business! THE HASTINGS 1 p.m.; community mental health workers, 2 p.m.; Powerful Tools for Caregivers (CareWell Services), BANNER Extra long hose to protect your lawn Tuesday at Noon AZeiVServices offered in 2025 THE 4 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 ■ Line Repair REMINDER ■ Risers Install Wednesday at Noon ■ Land Clearing p.m. Wednesday, June 25 -Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; walk-in tech help, 2 p.m.; Fauxk6mon: Create your own Pok6mon (grades K-5), 2 p.m.; acoustic jam. 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. ■ Septic Tank Install ■ Light Excavation THE SUH AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon -------------------- Bonded --------------------Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner FAST RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 GrOU| ft mihomepaper.com 945-5379 623-2089 ■sr Ol>C»*W �r f b Thursday, February 1, 2025 6 TK HASTINGS BAWCR ■ »l WWW , , --- - HastingsBanner com «> * OBITUARIES < *< 1 if - * VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM David Lee Chamberlain David Lee Chamberlain, known to many as ’’Happy Dave”, age 83, from Kalamazoo and Delton, Ml, passed away with family and friends by his side on Thursday, May 8, 2025. \ He was born April 13,1942, in Galesburg. Ml to the late Roy and Viola (Truax) Chamberlain. He proudly served his country in I the United States Marine Corps ' during the Vietnam War Era. During his working years he worked in construction with his brother-in-law/best friend Marvin Horn and as a tow truck driver with Billy and Susie Kline. Happy Dave loved spending time with his children and their families. He had a special fondness for his grandchildren, both two and four legged! He was happiest when going for a ride to look for deer, fishing, and going to the races. In his later years, Happy Dave LOVED going to Baldwin with his daughter Annie and son-in-law Nate and a large group of friends to ride the trails in a SxS and sit around the campfire. Dad never turned down a chance to go for a "buggy ride”! Dad loved to go for a ride on the pontoon boat in the evening to watch the sunset on Crooked Lake. Happy Dave was a voracious reader and especially enjoyed westerns and military history. Fun fact is that less than one in a million will be struck by lightning, and Happy Dave was struck twice working the wrecker service! Dad was a survivor, and his grandson Jacob said it was because Happy Dave had tiger blood running through his veins. Survivors include his five children, Clarice De La Fuente, Holly Biron, Annie (Nathan) 4*- '*4«P Minshall, Nichole (Brett) Nash, and David Chamberlain; grandchildren, Cristian, Nicholas, Kenneth Charles (KC) (Amanda), Brandon, Brianna, Leah (Nicholas), Jacob (Lexi), Tamara (Jeremiah), and Jessie (Robbie); great-grandchildren, Faith, Ryleigh, Cole, Tessa, Harlei, Stassi, Hunner, Braelynne, Kenzi, Jackson, and Wyatt; brother, Roger (Beverly) Chamberlain; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and two very special friends Collin (better known as Kyle!) and Trish Hicks. Special thank you to daughter Nichole, and son-in-law Brett for Happy Dave’s daily care. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Viola Chamberlain; siblings, Betty (Gordon) Maneke, Gene (Barbara) Chamberlain, Barbara (Marvin) Horn, and Linda (Tom) Keefer. A celebration of life will be held on October 4, 2025, at the Orangeville Township Hall. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Corewell Health Inpatient Hospice and Butterworth Hospital for their compassion and care throughout this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Corewell Health Hospice. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Happy Dave’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit; www.MichiganCremation.com. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care. I .4 p Ruth E. Geukes Ruth E. Geukes. a lifelong resident of Middleville, Ml, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at the age of 90. Bom on January 19, 1935, she was the daughter of Chester and Eleanor (Smith) Geukes. Ruth graduated from Thornapple-Kellogg High School and immediately became an integral part of the local business community. She worked diligently at Geukes Market, Bradford White, and later found her calling as a respected insurance agent, where she helped many in her community find peace of mind through her guidance and expertise. Her dedication to service was matched only by her love for Middleville United Methodist Church, where she was a devoted member. Ruth’s faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she lived it with grace and compassion, inspiring those around her. A true outdoorswoman, Ruth found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was an enthusiastic horse lover and an active member of the Diamond Trail Riding Club. Her passion for horses was only paralleled by her love for golfing, where she spent many sunny afternoons perfecting her swing. Ruth was an avid bowler, her laughter echoing through the alleys as she celebrated both strikes and the joy of the game with friends. Ruth’s «*« z ir I ' »■» J kindness and warm-hearted nature could also be seen through her years of driving the courtesy cart at the Barry County Fair, a role she cherished as it allowed her to meet and help countless individuals. Ruth was predeceased by her beloved parents, Chester 1 and Eleanor, and her brother, Donald K. Geukes. Her memory will be forever held in the hearts of those she leaves behind her sister-in-law, Janet Geukes; her niece. Jennifer, and her husband. Dan Myers: her nephew, Donald Jeffrey, and his wife. Sarah Geukes; and her treasured great-nieces and nephews, Nicholas. Taylor, Lauren Myers, Jack, and Emma Geukes. Each of thern will carry forward the love and cherished memories that Ruth imparted throughout her lite. Ruth's family will receive friends on Friday. June 20.2025 from 11 a.m. ■ noon at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, where her memorial service will be held at noon. Pastor Ron Worley from Middleville United Methodist Church will officiate. Private burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Thornapple J Emergency Services will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Ruth's family. rf*’ I >■ * I r jt 1 'S J lif ) I ■ ! I > •t ! .f 7 t n>»OH /■ h", i l» I 1 28MW? ><’■'. #s A ■ 1 Ir' « i < ij i t* P ✓ ♦ 1 k V . r <J IOJ5L>** r , i4 4 <•5- '■ < r r r f r 1 • II I IV - 4* I I I i 1 ♦r •u>< 4 r 4 I 1 f’ fI f .* i 4 f 5 IT , HI > * <’5 ' i?T' I *A . •!# » 4.t I I 1 ji* r/ b' .4 4 7 I V‘ (rV * ’T- I ’ , rft r ■t -r; *3 . -J F >T . w.** .-rr' r.e * t i*! : < >* -;ii« V-i- I ?J- * '1 •mt J ' U'-‘ t A i/Ckfi % ^■ib^ I I I i: rP r*!* - I . afcr I 41 •“P J, ••*Jr r JI .u PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS A. VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM W*" : g jTfi 1 IMM 11 fefc ’ ij A £ •e It * I f \ information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email ha$tfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfrce methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship; 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. 49046. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 269-948-0900. E. 309 Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday and 6 p.m. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. p.m. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Bible « Wednesday night Bible PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday a.m. Sunday. Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF Hot Une Ibols & Equipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 F kt* "1^ \l L. Ik J< f I f vjittesa ’ i ( nrtsa wur I. . ?t “ II' V I Mik’ :a. i t I Cl i "*4- * I r\*5Tti WjWmf.) “i B I* f U 'B or . ! IWW*. •• A' *w T <• flLm -ef I 4 t j ijo’o f I I ri k f H Jj ►1* b r •<*f< ■ I CT A nBXX3 Xtljl ‘ ‘f( fi' Zf s J s’). 4 ) • T - :lVr"'- I A *’ 9 ^9 •i s iflSttZM fa ! I t. -- rWi 71031V)'■■ I1 . ( .. •4 ic Jfeip •i I 4• r i f i h- "a f iS . I itf ■•V • sead ' > 'f Jfe f ! W’taegUv'311X91 .•'», > S--'* ■ 6 41 ?. IJ3 fjnn'H'Tjai ’AAl » i*!5^ ' ?. ■ r* s 11 ?• • • » EH v. r-i :.;:r3froo' ■ * .•noial c •• ^l’ A| \u A i XAfc i* -. f 1 -’X ’4 •» I “7 I >■ I > -0^ IV ' I UK 1 A SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS How business owners can make Social ft* Security part of their retirement planning e4l < 41 1 •> £4i d sS*a/^A^ C 1) 4 Most business owners are focused on growing their business and legacy. But at some point, they must consider a plan for retirement. That’s why it’s important for business owners to begin thinking about how Social Security fits into their retirement planning. Social Security benefits are part of the retire ment plan of almost every American worker - including business owners. Since there are specific rules for business owners, they should speak with a financial advisor or accountant before applying for benefits. One of the biggest mistakes some business owners make - aside from starting retirement planning too late - is not having a plan at all. This is where a financial expert can give advice on how to prepare for retirement. Business owners can use their per-. . sonal my Social Security account at J ssa.gov/myaccount to determine eligi bility for retirement benefits as well as get a benefit estimate. The publication, “If You Are Self-Employed,” at ssa. gov/pubs/EN-05-10022.pdf, provides important information about Social Security taxes for business owners as well as how to report earnings. Don’t delay, start your retirement planning today! For more information, visit the Social Security Administration’s “Plan for Retirement” webpage at ssa.gov/ prepare/plan-retirement. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for finest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, KAI 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. $ nwTT^^<»I />x Social Security Administration ™ f •'A HILLARY HATCH MO; »» wdi ■ '•'•fl i. ff. rw •> I lauK I I jfiKy. 1. I V ■v I •<*- 4 Vi I *•’« • c r 'I v 3 X J.. £.r^ ■ t e* beL A I ■', c n 'mii > a t 'U' a 4 *7 1 «■ I “•3 < i ' 8! V I I ni I ( I * V e «J r"* » 1 119 iiv Ae-* * a t 1 t I * t ■ 1 X a 4 ( I I * w / “I I. i I I J fl L S B ■A u 4. 5 I < k xA,- ♦ ♦ I .l P. I' 1 I I 1 ' r t. « 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff ,1* <1 I 1 flk. - HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH *’We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., *( I* . L* at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... f I ^1! bl I • •• z • Michigan United Conservation Club (MUCC) at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute for a morning of planting in a newly restored prairie. Participants* wilt learn about prairie restoration and native plants. Lunch is provided. Participants are asked to register online. Further details will be sent til-' before the event. Register at mucc. org/on-the-ground. Thursday, June 26 — Healthy Planet, Healthy People: E. coli. Program: 11 a.m.-noon; lunch: noon1 p.m. Join the Barry-Eaton County Ce .i Health Department for an engaging hour on E. coli. These bacteria are the culprits of many closed beaches : ■' in Barry County and are dangerous to the health of humans and our kl waterways. Join Environmental Health Supervisor David Cormeau as he discusses where these bacteria come from, how the health department works to keep swimmers safe during the summer, and exciting developments in microbial source tracking. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's ; website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. ' •* SA - JUNE 19-26 - June 1-Sept. 30 — Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White’s paintings will be on display and for sale in the Institute's Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission. June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk: "The Rainbow Hunters" by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them all over their neighborhood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Thursday, June 19 — Social Hike. 6 p.m. Friday. June 20 — Fun Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for hands-on activities, special guests, games, and crafts centered around a new theme each week. This is a come-and-go event, and all caregivers must remain with their children during this free event. Saturday, June 21 MUCC On-the-Ground, 9 a.m.-noon. Join * r t l-l f I T •»* Those interested can register for these events and find more ThTs 8*.-V R •T 5?' ** =■•*'•■. *i«((ia*«* » > I A I �\v THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com Thursday, February 1, 2025 7 V HI * «%* t. ■s TURNING BACK THE PAGES '% B It w » « Hi 'lab Hastings’ first telephone service fr f * A ▼ fiJP • DAVID MILLER r’ 1 Special to The Banner In a world buzzing with texts, tweets, and instant messages, it’s easy to forget that modem communi cation began with a simple ring. As we now stand on the brink of yet another revolution—this time driv en by artificial intelligence—it’s worth asking: are we really more connected, or just more distracted? Before we rush ahead, let’s rewind to where the con versation began—the invention of the telephone. The telephone was invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell and made its quiet debut in Hastings in 1884 with a single toll line connecting the town to Grand Rapids. There were no home telephones—not yet. To place a call, one had to visit the office of W.A. Welton, who operated a makeshift telephone exchange at the Table Factory. Over the next two years, this single connection remained the only tele phone service in the city, and only six local subscrib ers signed up for the service, a modest beginning for what would eventually become a vital part of every day life in Hastings. (Source: “History of Hastings on the Thomapple,” Moore, 2018, p. 212) In those early years, every telephone call had to be manually routed through an operator. The phones themselves were equipped with crank handles and separate earpieces, earning them the nickname “crank telephones” or, more formally, “magneto phones.” The term “magneto” refers to the built-in hand-cranked generator, which used large permanent magnets to produce the alternating current needed to ring the bell on the receiving end. If you’re my age or older, you might remember what happened when the old magneto phones were finally retired. Curious schoolchildren—always eager for a bit of mischief— would take them apart to salvage the powerful magnets inside. But for those who left the magneto intact, there was another kind of fun to be had. With a quick crank and two exposed wires, you could per suade a brave classmate to grab hold—just in time for a harmless jolt that sent laughter (and maybe a yelp) echoing throughout the classroom. By 1930, phones were likely found in 30 to 40 per cent of homes in Hastings, as direct-dialing replaced operator-assisted calls, and yet operators were still manning the switchboards for those who didn’t have the newer direct-dial phone. Candlestick phones had cone-shaped earpieces that had to be held in one hand and the receiver in the other. These phones were largely obsolete in new installations, though some remained in service in rural areas or older buildings into the 1940s. For many years, Hastings telephone operators climbed the narrow stairs at 105 E. State St. to take their place at one of three switchboard stations in the room above what is now Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro. Among them was Sylvia Walters, who faithfully worked the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. night shift for 35 years, from 1922 to 1957. 1 had the pleasure of knowing Sylvia in the 1960s and often visited at SkSmIKI'' -• •. •I • -* Jn < ■ r rwi I 1 jZ>- f J - I * '} ' 1 ‘ * ' S « % I * I f' • 4 • k I t « * } •• b a 4 •V * ' I '•.L'I 4 < • < h I i V • .* .4>U ? • ‘Ah 1 X r t I • 'J • tk' s 'w' 4 • I 'I J I. k. 1 t I ? t k If t.. J . k i‘ '4 » • I ✓ r- r: ib- t ► •I ; J I i7 f I X 77 : * 7 T • ■ ■qj;,." fa*-' i; t J 1 4 ( ?, *4 A I-; -I H I • ► 51 ’CM I •' 4*1 i: T 1 > ’ J', J * J ' ;;r •>i • .* b 1 ’ f.'-- 7 ') » I ■ ■ 'S*!i L ‘ "I • iTs *1/ • <!1 I :1 : ••3: II fscnt Bi T4 .^Uk.T w • * ** , « "I i I .*f I. LV < 1 f . I Ur.r I » iwiv * "Ate U r ♦ A f I * % A '''"" ’f ''J ' L •' I'l I h U ■ 'I- '■ "Li- r » X .'f; i’b 'i*? ■ rp ’ • ■»* T 1 k ; 'i J ■j: f i i ■ f «UI 1» I '1^ t T*t • ■ ri ir. 1 H*;i 11. •‘ft . i > ***«*»• j! '’f » ..bi 4.’ i*. ;< \ |'’i I I .i < IFF { X • 4 • t A* r*. ’ > - *► 1 W ? I w: f I 4 ►r t'--1 .. . ITr’ y: 4* •■ ! ‘ . A r* r »• T <• fl In the early years of telephones, all calls had to be manually routed through an operator. The large magnets used to ring the bell in these early phones earned them the moniker "magneto” phones. Courtesy photos her home on Mill Street. Until Sylvia’s retirement in 1957, they were still fielding calls from rural resi dents using crank telephones. It wasn’t until the late 1950s, with the introduction of the dial system, that making a call in Hastings meant simply dialing four digits. With the advent of rotary dial desk and wall phones in the 1940s and 50s, people could direct ly dial most numbers without operator assistance. By this time, 75 percent of the homes in Hastings would have this convenience, however, in many neighborhoods—especially in small towns and rural areas—households were still connected to a party line. A single line might serve an entire block, mean ing multiple homes shared the same phone circuit. When you picked up the receiver to make a call, you might discover your neighbors already engaged J 1* # X 1 •• s ' S«". ■f- •'A’ i t" — t J r ( I > *• / * I V (I W- 5 > ! X • b t I A » •< .J .f .A •9 1 I »■ » J -.r«' » -I • * A A i V tr •S' »:? a P- ►2 ti- r s t Km A I* iW .* £1 I t A 1^’ 'W •s TU A • > ♦ 1 * ■■ »TT?tK ** For many years, Hastings telephone operators climbed the narrow stairs at 105 E. State St. to take their place at one of three switchboard stations in the room above what is now Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro. A** Z • I ’if' ♦•J . b r* ' 7 I This stock photo of an early switchboard room I resembles that of Hastings. ’• II ( I b£ 4 >. (K I rV r# * 1 * 11 L 7 1929 A I J € I f - MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE CO r I • Distance Rates An urpritingly Low < A A' The Service b Surprisingly Fast •’ J J I ; * 'J. ( f ' *’ . , 3' r y 7 '.. I -• < I •J i , * «,« A :: U' ; •» 'k / 1 '« ' . I'.-. * * fl « A » « ( « 9 b X j t »• * Sl**v r « V Ml k .. A' *4 % b * » I e 9 Ri prf-'i •»' A 4 * . ow. ------- • M At ■“• •XM. AMU*, ton . VOM ■« __ MT cm. Kn. BM BAMM feOC* BAD cm. BA . % bMF A 'xjsr». rmum wg . An &« totbcfaMag _ njurr A * r hrh—w 400 «. al ciU 7<N> HAS1WGS rt 'b IT- /■ Zrwi I V , A X b fz ten, 70^ Ysu OB talk far TKUB MINUT pafato far the ram Am: « / <. ,* IR* . ■k. « 11 <1 • fl • « • p« I r fl '9 I i .» ar .$ A I I* ; . b 4i % < I •r in a conversation and would need to wait until they finished. Proper phone etiquette dictated that you did not listen in, but instead waited patiently for the line to become free. Of course, if ±e parties on the line were agreeable, a friendly voice might be invited to join the conversation. By this time telephone booths with public pay phones appeared, allowing anyone with the correct change in coins to make a private call. The first booths were made of wood and had a door to keep out the weather. In the 1950s, glass and aluminum replaced wood as the building material of choice, making outdoor phone booths commonplace. There were payphones on street comers, in our two laun dromats, in nearly every gas station, at Pennock Hospital, and neighborhood grocery stores around town. Payphones began to disappear in the mid2000s, and the last public payphone was removed in 2022. The decline of payphones was caused by a number of factors, including cell phones and vandal ism. In the days when every phone was a land line, social interaction had a different rhythm. Conversations—whether at the local diner or in a neighbor’s living room—were rarely interrupted by a ringing telephone. When the phone did ring, it was usually important. One-on-one conversations were more intentional and, in many ways, more trusting. We took each other at their word, with no expecta tion of real-time fact-checking or digital cross-refer encing. What was said often stood on its own merit, and memory—rather than an intervening search engine. Teenagers occasionally indulged in harmless tele phone pranks—asking if someone’s refrigerator was running, for instance—but these were more playful than malicious, a kind of social mischief that rarely crossed into cruelty. The anonymity and immediacy of today’s technology had no counterpart in that era. A voice on the phone was personal, recognizable and rooted in community. Even the idea of screening a call was unknown—every ring held the promise of a neighbor, a family member or a bit of local news. Telephone companies across the United States— including those serving Hastings—gradually transi tioned their numbering systems to comply with the newly established North American Numbering Plan (NANP). In Hastings, this meant shifting from the familiar 4-digit local numbers to the standardized 7-digit format—for example, changing from “1234” to a number like “945-1234.” This modernization effort likely occurred between 1950 and 1955, in step with a nationwide conversion. To ease the tran sition, Bell Telephone conducted public outreach and educational presentations, ensuring that residents understood and embraced the new dialing proce dures. Fast forward to the 2000s: As cell phone adoption surged nationwide, Hastings kept pace with the trend. Yet even into the 2010s, an estimated 70 to 80 percent of local households still maintained tra ditional landlines. Today, however, that number has dwindled to fewer than 20 to 30 percent, with most residents relying exclusively on mobile phones or internet-based calling. 1 still recall the first time I was caught off' guard at the grocery store, thinking the man next to me was striking up a conversation— only to realize he was wearing earbuds and speak ing to someone remotely. A quick glance around revealed others who also seemed to be talking to themselves. It was a striking sign of the times— when the private act of a phone call had suddenly become public, silent and nearly invisible. Today, telephones are no longer fixed to walls or tied to cords. You can purchase one in nearly any store, and the once-monolithic Bell Telephone sys tem has given way to AT&T and a host of compet ing carriers. Children now carry their own personal phones—devices far more powerful than the first computers—and nearly every phone doubles as a high-resolution camera. No longer just a tool for conversation, the modem phone is a multi-functional device, shaped by an ever-expanding world of apps. The Hastings schools must now grapple with how to revise phone-use policies while acknowledging both the challenges and the educational potential these devices bring to the classroom. Amid all this innovation, one promising trend has emerged: the encouragement to occasionally unplug—to set the phone down and reclaim a moment of quiet, personal connection in a world that seldom pauses. David Miller is a moderator for the “Hastings History” Facebook group. TB N ” - *1 ■! I ■ I ■ I ^w..... AB AB -M' 4 1^ TW ma m 4JB A U T4B M I 1 .Ci . . F r f » 1 a f * SvWMfl TftrtM e Habu D* mEi^ flflBflfcw MM M, TM b. l« .. I # 4 •*fc 4 4 t’ * A T * 1 * ’' f . ■ Jf • 1 i 1 / 1929 Banner I 1 J ' ' ■“ • lf‘- '.I t e < > » • '• / r This 1929 Bell Telephone advertisement in The Banner shows two ladies using “candlestick” phones. { i ♦ ♦ I’ t * ♦ 0 The invention of the rotary phone'reduced the need for an operator. I �y < 'A V t S P" ' ( 8 I II Thursday, February 1, 2025 r"'' f WWW HastingsBonner com I ■' 4 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of Jean Mane Cook. Date of birth: June 12.1936. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Jean Marie Cook, died May 28, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented Io Brenda Steele, personal representative, at 214976 Perry Rd., Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: June 17. 2025 Brenda Steele 14976 Perry Rd. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616-308-3864 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debf collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o’clock in the afternoon on 10th day of July. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be t I l greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the pur chaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the F'lounty register of deeds office or a title insurance €• mpany, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WIL LIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, husband and wife (collectively, “Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee"), dated February 10.2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020- 001607, as partially released by a partial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun ty, Michigan on February 19. 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the “Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hun dred Thirty-Eight and 63/100 Dollars ($308,738.63). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situ ated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the South west 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Wood land Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 RR #08-15-005-300-05; 08-15-008-100-02; 0815-008-200-07 Notice is further given that the length of the re demption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days af ter the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, exec utor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the writ ten notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption I DNR: Spongy moths are waning, but keep an eye on your trees (and your picnic table) Bk weather is warming up in Michigan. which means it is time for beach days, picnics, l^TOcues.and fun times outside. WTiilc cv cryone. IS. welcome to enjoy the outdoors, some uninvited guests such as inv asi vc spongy modi ^11 fl These hungry caterpillars often group togethcrondeciduoustrees dwse that shed their leaves seasonally such as oaks. They car strip trees of leaves and release BB-sized pellets of ftass (droppings) on whatever is below. rhe most recent spongy moth outbreak reached its peak in 2021 but their numbers has e been declining for the last few years. In 2025, slate forestry officials expect to see some . , n u 1- . but the moth population should be declining. There may be some small piKkets of scattered defoliation in the Upper Peninsula, but Michiganders may see more defoliation from forest tent caterpillars than spongy moths. Native forest tent caterpillars emerge before spongy moths, on some iiluuQ, but uul they uivy can uui be w found louou feeding leeuingon some r V, . Ine Michigan Department of Natural k««ping watch over the defoliation by surveying roughly 20 million acres annually from the air. The acTeage of spongy molh dcloliation mapped across ihe stale for the past five years includes: •2024: 168,879 acres. • 2023: 156,000 acres. • 2022:386,(XX) acres. • 2021: 1,350,000 acres. • 2020:947,900 acres. TREATMENT OPTIONS . 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In Michigait After hatching has occurred, use a broom the label is the law to sw-cep young" caterpillars into a bucket of It you foci ii is needed, ha\e larger trees soapy waler. Soak them in llie w alcr ovemighl treated by a certified professional. and then dispose, C aterpillar hairs can cause skin irritation, so C reate a tree trunk trap. C ut a strip ofburiap you may ant tn wear gio\ es hilc managing 18 inches wide and long enough to go anmnd caierpillare. the me tree tree trunk trunk and ana overlap. overlap. Tie 1 le aa siring string around around THE (XX)D NEWS the center of the band to make a® two **" layered layered Spong>’ moth outbreaks are cyclical and last skirt around the trunk. UTten the caterpillars up to three yeais. Populations will col lapse due to climb the tree to eat, they will get caught in the envimnmental t ital and fungal dtse^ and leband. You can then scrape them into a bucket main at unnoticeable levels for eight to 12 vears of soapy water and dispose. These cateipillan. feed for about six lo'eiohi These caterpillars feed for about six 10 eight If you decide to use a pesticide, use one weeks, usually slowing in midsummer, containing Blk (Bacillus thuringiensis var. fHardwoods that are atFected will usually kurstaki), a highly effective pesticide for releaf in mid-to laic July spongy moths but with little impact on humans. LEARN .MORE pets or beneficial insects. This pesticide should More information on spong> moth is a\ ailbe applied to the leaves of trees because it able at Michigan.gov Invasives. works when the caterpillars ingest it. Timing If furfher inlbrmalion is needed, email quesis everything, as this pesticide persists for only lions to DNR-FRD-Forest-Heallh'SMichigan. a couple weeks after application. It w orks best gov. Note that responses may be delayed due on young caterpillars and should be used within to high volume during the spring and summer onetotwoweeksofhalching.Besuretofollow — .'Michigan Department ofNatural Resouir Miu •’^7 I, t •rft. B A Dodge Ram truck with a “MAGA" sign and United States flags responds to the "No Kings" protestors marching along State Street in downtown Hastings Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer . • t I I 4 41 t Jt 4', ' j 1/ * i t jrT i.r,' 4^ - ‘ . * A Mr <1 A * ♦ . r * 4'' * I► r r *. * -J r /' ri i I * * •* 5*'./J •4* .J 4 tt .H* ri’* f * ■ * •» : i I * >< ■ F4ra* I f I J- • f i I rift S' • ‘H r'« --1 u* * I I, I J- ir I t is » •F L» F ■ >..1 * 4** 1 cv .«l J < **• !*•* 1 I I s* <• 9 p I r . .. 1I 2^1’ H'va. 1 > ? I f *^1 J H a § L k!s ** k * K >• *1 A F f e-* l| J F* I lA I;, I V w >> *4 J ► J I 1 J .J I T k f ||»H * * 5 ri bl 38*» I 1 NOl&ffS 4 ■ •9 #71 •t I I ri \* Cl * >*w II No Kings” protesters look on during a rally at Thornapple Plaza in downtown Hastings Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jayson Bussa B J 1 •.t I • PT II I ♦ ! f I nycowii WSlBlf l) I k ■ I ™ a .‘2;^ usanGriMp '■S. coMsnrer] V*I* % r ■ Sr- 9 ' I tt 1 -g 85 J' <■ f• 4 -I I! t I r. f I c I' * IMS 4»i »? Ti u 4 J s « 5fS "■ V i r‘ ’ It 'ss; US. £co * 1 rmstU KWH Al I WAD 1 ' I smns I KWilSlSt 'Af/.t k* • < I I 4 t Ik I I s, 4 j J y Lj( K,r4.y! ■ I. t. I 1 speakers at the rally, is an economist from Alma who ran against Republican John Moolenaar in the 2024 race for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. He suffered a one-sided loss in the heav ily Republican district. Lynch, a Democrat, aims to earn the seat again in the 2026 mid-terms. Lynch’s message focused on empow ering individuals and encouraging open dialogue to help bridge divisions and find common ground. “The power of this country and the greatness of this country is not in our leaders. It’s not in our icons. It’s not in the beauty of our land. It’s in our people and our people are you,” Lynch said to cheers. When we initially think about ‘no kings’ w^hat comes to mind is the author itarian and fascist activities in the exec utive branch. Buf it goes deeper than that,” Lynch added. Lynch explained that a king mentality doesn’t necessarily originate at the high est levels of power; rather, any time an authority figure tries to take away some one’s ri^ts, it reflects a king mentality. •41^ T < •^t »• I I 8 •TWr s. / II. 'J ST’' I #11« 9 A ♦-r • -fc L* I I « X ** 4 h ,• ■ I i ^5 •♦n« i X «. •. -s,-. .1 :4, • .J < I « 5 Me •x « 4 < ’ < ■-fl X, ■\r. T A • ' » r I i» JMIf Ti I I I It -R b ?u s fc. r «■u ! * i 4 J T • V x' V t » 1 « ‘Sir;;’’ » 4 f.Sif *1 s I I 1 on 4i it( I 1 1. L I ■r■ ** M U.' 4-J s fe-,’T’U I ! p « *< * f *41 t*- 1 » v4 I « I X I XA .» t • t I -a Ml •u » M * if 4a t': As Lynch and other speakers addressed the crowd, several vehicles driving down State Street honked their horns in support. Protesters stood beside the street holding their signs. I i M k a 1 I I f immigrants who are going through like a rough time with the whole deporta tion, especially with the riots that are happening in California, and that’s expected to spread throughout different states,” Cano said. “So we’re just out here making sure that people are aware of what’s going on and also supporting education, because education is key and they’re trying to defund education, a lot of programs. It ail ties in. Immigration. Education. Medicaid. We need to stand up and protect all ±ese things that we have because once they take them away, it’s hard to get them back we’re out here supporting a friend who invited us.” He said it was his first time in Hastings, and he called it a beautiful place saying it was amazing to see “all the people coming together to support all these different issues.” The event coincided with a military parade in Washington D.C. Saturday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the United States Army, and pro testers commemorated that anniversary with a banner as well as their own handmade signs. Kicking off at Thornappie Plaza, the SI ■oup of protesters gathered to listen to speakers and participate in both chants and singing. Michael Lynch, one of the keynote » Br > M Marcia Szumowski. an organizer with Barry County Indivisible, speaks to the protesters gathered at Thornappie Plaza in downtown Hastings Saturday afternoon during a '‘No Kings" protest, Photo by Jayson Bussa 1 15. 6 tmwi 1 .'r gSB* SQU«k%ni Xu t / fi! w? we » 1 ife- , t■ p. t 1 «* < ! • *V afi*. A nar iW!rr» * > »» ■y•4 ' I LKMS a ClRCut ■•'■ ’y t Ik IT I I ► ^r' I f EHTERS THL nucE ^HtCLOlNBOts WT BECOME KtMC * .T ■fc 4 «M IH£ CIO»!H ttti. \o •* -I fl. Ci 5 /“ t 4*/ Q !■ - 9 *- r L > I , I« L. K i} < 4 #< f k ' * tl '! * 1 I 'J 1. I \- M..r 1 * rv ) ' V ) t Is X F i » V * 1 V 1 B V V I A lu *!■ •,( ( '4 - (• \ i K w 5 4 (k 1« IT? » ' 3 ♦ p* Jr* I ra ", it , J /. • 4 i. iK* ( 1 I •. .. 1 Z> J .f,;- V(' / « y A '• S'”'' I4 X .* ___ r 9^ I 1 7 * t everyone else that needs our support in this world. The Constitution needs to go ahead and be looked at to be respected and followed.” Yearly held a sign reading, “No Kings, just equal rights for all” with artwork depicting a black cat holding a pride flag and swatting at a Republican party elephant logo topped by the president’s signature hairstyle. Indivisible event organizer Mary Beth Adyniec took a moment after the event to thank Hastings Chief of Police Dale Boulter for his team’s presence downtown throughout the afternoon. Officers from the Hastings City Police were stationed on street comers and a few patrolled the area in vehicles after watching over the opening rally at . Thornappie Plaza. Boulter noted -the unexpected size of the demonstration. Initial thoughts were that maybe 35 folks would attend. The number grew to 150 on the official Indivisible sign-up rolls, and the group swelled to two or three times that size. “iAmazing,” Indivisible financial chair Marshall Zebe, of Hastings, said of the crowd. “So many more than we were expecting. Originally, we had about 150 signed up and just seeing the crowd wrap completely around the courtho'.ise was insane. I guess it’s about three times that, probably.” “We’re a brand-new organization,” he added. “We’re just still trying to get a word out and joining on with the ‘No Kings’ rally, 1 think is what really helped boost us ... it was an amazing turnout, an amazing event.” President Trump had a handful of defenders downtown as well, many shouting their support from vehicles as the gathering at Thornappie Plaza turned into a march around the Barry County Courthouse and back to the plaza. The line of protesters stretched along at least three-quarters of the block surrounding the courthouse at its apex from the comer of S. Church Street and W. Court Street, west to S. Broadway Avenue, north to W. State Street and then back east beyond S. Church Street. A gentleman in a cardboard crown took some time to draw up some signs to protest the protesters in the Ace Hardware parking lot, and then rolled through the streets in his vehi cle reminding the demonstrators that “Obama deported 3 million,” with his sign. Issues with the way deportations are being handled brought Diego Cano from Dowagiac to participate. “We’re out here to support all the t <• '"fl • w I *9 I r « c ■■ ’tnwl- _ «»rr»^ieE Kk t f ► Ir ‘ Continued from Page 1 Dated: June 5,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP Urwer Peninsula. If spongy m«h populatums arc arc aa concern concern in in your your arc.i arcj i!i! uv are multiple steps you cat lake to reduce ihcir impaa. DEMONSTRATION period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military ser vice member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you the telephone number stated in this notice. J <4 i (I have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at II I •w t �1 4 ■J b s ** <• 1 > > k Mb*--* Notice is given under section 3212 of the A s revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA _ 5 4 . k •n** (K 4 '$ »* r < V. of them, at a public auction sale to the 1 p z highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check t' at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 V'’a I > > \ ' I Vi 5 's I 1 M > / ; \' I I I 1 b / I *♦ . J I t ’*'‘1 \ I '.4^ I » 7^ ^7 I •s. T I V J ! fl I To i I . I. .... . - ... 1 I * w I 4 - - .ojaGtei? > tr r I ’ 393Id2tt:> J t ) ?I f either of or a title insurance company, b>* 1 I I which may charge a fee for this information. I MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Pamela Wurm, a single woman Original Mortgagee; United SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting June 10,2025 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda ! consent agenda F3eceived financial audit report Discussed township services Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:00 pm Submitted, David J. Olson - Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor Gina McMahon, YMCA Recreation and Outreach Director, noted that 39 kids are signed up for golf this month and they are learning skills from the course pro Matt Townsley on Mondays and Wednesdays at The Legacy. More about how the YMCA and how local donors impact the community can be found at ymcaofbarrycounty.org. The Legacy also hosts the Barry Coun ty Junior Golf Association and PGA Junior League competitors throughout the summer. A few ofthe PG A Jr. League players were even able to take in some of the golf at the Meijer LPGA Classic last weekend at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont. Brett Bremer Sports Editor They’re affectionately known as “The GolfGuys” and their annual trip to north ern Michigan once again has helped raise funds for local youth golfers. The group, organized by Ron Martin and Ray Rose, enjoy friendly competi tion and camaraderie on multiple courses from May 28 to June 1. Each year, the group’s goal is to support the YMCA of Barry County youth golf program held at The Legacy in Hastings. The group provided the Y with $ 1,225 in donations this year which helped with financial assistance, appropriate equipment and course fees for the young players. 1' > •* i K Golf Guys' annual trip continues to help fund local youth golf I i I *■* V IS r contact the county register of deeds office I “The Golf Guys” gather together during their annual trip to northern Michigan The group raised over $1,200 for youth golf in the Barry County area through donations this year. I I X I 1 I J k -,* - ' I i * I _L-'-«B.r to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to ♦ «.• f I 'U'., b 'i. >■ N t 1 ; .J i fl 1 fl 5 s» i BBV J ) 4' ri iT. 1 % < ,1^ «< does not automatically entitle the purchaser *? \ J I T t a r fl the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale > 4 / \ » CL the mortgage may be greater on the day of •I \ '^' A' ; h; PM on July 3, 2025. The amount due on I r b ‘ ;K mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part I ■>. that the following 236, MCL 600.3212, ■ J Vj 5 Il Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. <■ •M t • r 9 Thursday, February 1, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I States of America acting through the Rural Housing or successor Service agency. United States Department of Agriculture Date of March mortgage; 2004 05, Recorded on March 10. 2004 Recording Instrument 1123431. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred FortyTwo Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Five and 34/100 Dollars ($142,645.34) Mortgaged premises; Located Hastings, Barry in the Township County and of described as: LOT 20 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29. Commonly known as 1989 Campground Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless MCL abandoned 600.3241a, in in accordance which with case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting June 9,2025 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Tax Rate request L-4029 Audit engagement letter Budget amendment for audit services Resolution 2025-7 Primary Bank Depository Proceed with Wall Lake Weed control renewal Resolution 2025-8 Foreclosed properties Adjourned at 7:21 pm r r I •x. I 'ru k'«!i^ / ’A. I I*. fl i 1 f V r I I *1 fl f I i T- Ei ‘■5 f i * J 'T ? J / t 4 ■y -•*i^ 74 F'fl F► F mi ^wy ■ u I I I I f 4 J J 4 V I •** tT riio MB I Lakewood senior Bryan Aguilera is surrounded by family and teammates after signing on with the Muskegon Community College Wrestling program May 14 at Lakewood High School. I I I I ' i ........... -J a I Bior r .1 I » f I I Jou/n wi«n Su/n •* 4 I f/^ I -ilri.' r>r I I I 3 i I Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor S t " X J. ■ Ij J 111 * I • JI C’’ r». *• PflJ0K« A t m* ' t : ^.4.-. I ? 8H»U I I A * a rtbrw tafts r* t W5®®® It I, m>Ni J ■ .4 »I>NL©S 4h w* I' V4 I r Ja F’ I' • ..•i 1 < e s 4 1- k * l> ? • *-a 1 b r A [<4 I . 1 r I I !<* I •lb 1 I < ’If t /KG > a V » •Jr’ ?♦I I r X’ 5 -ft t w b I iSft^ * LI J iK. r 4 I I J •• s u { I^S I I -V i .. \ L \ 1 iQ'' • I .\ • -^IT^ J r. /J' J li '( /H’' ' .J rr. • •I i II f II i ■-r' X I * t *a I .1^ ? • • lie Htr *1 pkl:? I* mv: Vikings make plans to fill collegiate wrestling rooms I I f \ w. d.-- • Lakewood senior Joel Simon (seated center) is joined by Cornerstone University wrestling coach Chris Williamson (clockwise from top right), Lakewood head - coach Tony Harmer, Lakewood assistant coach Nic, Boucher and Lakewood assistant coach Tim Grove to celebrate signing with the Cornerstone Wrestling program May 1 at Lakewood High School. Photos provided II ? « i I • A* » I V If «« • l’ .f I * 4*1 4 r I * bi < :) r r’X, T y * t J ft a'^ •/ Al 1* .W' 1 HfeK * ’} II lb' T| ( 1 I f* 7 1 I I e’ * d At ■• •fl i, F MkK 1^ "l • »— I F*** ^<tf: [»• Brett Bremer Sports Editor * The Lakewood varsity wrestling team had one of its best seasons ever in the winter of 2024-25 and now some of the most talented members of the graduating class of 2025 have plans set to wrestle on the college level. Recent Lakewood High School gradu ates Bryan Aguilera and Korin Mitchell signed on with the Muskegon Community College Wrestling program last month during ceremonies at Lakewood High School and Joel Simon finalized his plans to join the Cornerstone University Wres tling program. They join LJ Rogers who finalized his plans to wrestle for Adrian College back in February. The Lakewood varsity wrestling team won conference, district and regional championships on its way to the MH SAA Division 3 State Semifinals. The Lakewood varsity girls’ wrestling team competed in duals for the first time this winter as well. Simon was ±e MHSAA Division 3 state runner-up at 215 pounds as a senior while compiling a record of 52-5. He was a four-time state qualifier in high school and a three-time state medalist. He was third at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals as a sophomore at 215 pounds and fourth as a junior. s» Jjl 1 li'" ■ S 4*’ t I !• *1 V y* V* f r I { i 1 s C •• r'<.' •i’ •1 sJ.b ' 4 4 s n=s I I iX; '■ I ► r k u-1 , I I i « I r • lU , Ji*" 1*^ A I f 1 I I jpr' ”M .* .* i*>* I ifr' 4^' r I 1 I jtf tp <• t* I « I I r I » k , I t• f .r*’ * I r r jTi:'! I I •v.; -I •’ I? .0- «r. < (,(f-- n .•n . > S* •n I* if! I r I I i f r J!'-’*-.- 1 V J I I •f I wl - ■'■ft. .J ' I I* I 1 z ! at J T i I f I r 1^ I t — . I , J ' -iW’ > T= ' 4* t a A*-' V ( J y-: n s' ^i.1 f ' Itisf ji f / J I I r I I •» O' r f I iLjf .r^ ' I* I I I I •.'W f I I I r I ( 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ S»i s In a shortened season at heavyweight, Aguilera was 14-5 as a senior and was a regional qualifier. Rogers had 39 wins in his senior season. Mitchell closed her senior, and only varsity wrestling season, with 27 victories including 26 by fall. “No one carried our team more,” said Lakewood girls’ coach Lane Allen after the season. I'' sq 1 J 5*^ m40 r c I *1 '2«a ft k J • I i It I I I* ■ft I 1 / I ii;r' I % I .\v 1 "• ■H' •i “r t If'. G- . rf < »• “T 1-^'^ ..li' II 'c 1^ borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 24031216 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Ji w'+>i •l the (06-05)(06’26) I I* 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, •3ihr** Lakewood High School senior Korin Mitchell celebrates signing to join the Muskegon Community College Women’s Wrestling program at Lakewood High School May 1. FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, July 17,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael David Soya, an unmarried man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2019, and recorded on December 26, 2019, as Document Number; 2019-012696, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 30, 2025 and recorded June 04, 2025 by Document Number: 2025-004591, . on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 15/100 ($59,210.15) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point 10.12 chains South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; Thence South 16 1/2 feet: Thence East 3.162 chains; Thence North 16 1/2 feet; Thence West 3,162 chains to the place of beginning. Also conveying commencing 41 rods, 12.4 links South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22 of said Assyria Township; Thence East 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence South 12 rods 16.2 links; Thence West 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence North to beginning, all in Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Commonly known as: 13165 S M-66 HWY, BELLEVUE, Ml 49021 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: June 19, 2025 Randall S, Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue. Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25M100398-1 (06-19)(07-10) NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JULY 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perry Snook, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Home Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2021 and recorded April 5,2021 in Instrument Number 2021-004544 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 20, 2024, in Instrument Number 2024004599, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Rve and 48/100 Dollars ($182,685.48). Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 3. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Sundago Park, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according Io the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 71, Barry County Records. 65 Sundago Park St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined in abandoned accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 5,2025 File No. 25-007226 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48064 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 f (06-05)(06-26) i �I 1 10 Thursday, February I, 2025 NOTICE Case No. 24-629-CZ, Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division NOTICE OP SALE BY COMMISSIONER TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES* PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, entered on May 12,2025 and in accordance with Michigan Court Rule 3.403(B), the undersigned Commissioner, William Buhl, having the authority to do so. will sell at public auction the real property situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, State of Michigan, more particularly described as: Parcel I: The East Vz of the Southeast 14 and the Southeast 14 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 16. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT: that portion of the Southeast 14 of the Southeast 14 of Section 16, Town 2 South, Range 8 West, lying South of the centerline of Maple Grove Road. Also: Any portion of the North 14 of the North 14 of the Northeast % of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, lying North of the centerline of Maple Grove Road, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel II: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, thence North on the West line of said Section 100 rods, thence East at right angles to said Section line 20 rods, thence Southeasterly to a point 40 rods North of a point on the South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 15, 60 rods East of said Southwest corner, thence South 40 rods to said South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter, thence West on said South line of the North one-half of said Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, 60 rods to the place of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known As: Vacant Land Parcel Nos: 08-02-016-276-00 and 08-02-015-301-00, respectively (the “Property"). The Property is comprised of the two (2) parcels referenced above. For the purposes of the sale, the legal description shall not be separated, and the Property shall be conveyed in its entirety to the successful bidder. If the street address or tax identification number(s) above are inconsistent with the legal description above, the legal description shall govern and control. The sale will be conducted on July 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the following location: The Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. Terms of Sale 1. The sale will be conducted by public ■auction to the highest bidder. 2. The successful bidder will be required to pay tn cash or certified funds the full purchase immediately at the time of sale. 3. The property is sold “as is" and “where is," without any warranties or representations as to the condition of the property. 4. The sale is subject to all existing encumbrances, easements, and restrictions of record. 5, Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to contact the Barry County Register of Deeds Office or a title insurance company for additional information, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Additional Information For further information regarding the sale, interested parties may contact the undersigned Commissioner at; William Buhl 35903 64th Ave, PO Box 411 Paw Paw, Ml 49073 269-716-0318 Dated; May 27,2025 (06-05)(07-10) GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM THE HASTINGS BANNER 1-1 www.HastingsBanner.com ■ I* r* s X.s MHSAA now registering officiais for 2025-26 The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online or by mail for game officials for the 2025-26 school year. The MHSAA registered 8,891 of ficials for the 2024-25 school year, another of a recent series of increases as registrations continue to trend back to pre-COVID totals. All officials who register may sign up for up to two sports as part of their registration. Officials also will receive membership in the National Associa tion of Sports Officials (NASO), which comes with a variety of educational and training resources and the NASO’s Shield liability insurance that will pro vide $6 million in coverage for officials while they are working both MHSAA and non-MHSAA events. For new and returning officials, a $70 fee covers registration for up to two sports. Officials may register for addi tional sports at $16 per sport. To avoid a $30 late fee, all fall sport registration applications must be re ceived by Aug. 18, 2024. Winter sports registrations must be received by Nov. 17 to avoid the late fee, and spring sports registrations must be received by March 25, 2026. Online registration can be accessed by clicking “Officials” on the home page of the MHSAA Website at mhsaa.com. More information about officials regis tration may be obtained by contacting the MHSAAby phone at (517) 332-5046 or by e-mail at register(gmhsaa.com. There is an officials’ registration test for first-time officials, derived from the MHSAA Officials Guidebook. New officials and those who didn’t officiate during 2024-25 also must complete the online MHSAA Principles of Officiat ing course. Additional exams must be taken by those registering for football or basketball for the first time or those who were not registered for those sports during the previous school year. Links to the Officials Guidebook, Principles of Officiating presentation and the football and basketball mechanics manuals can be found by following the “New Offi cials” link on the Officials page of the ♦A*. ft I i V > « t ' *'7 V r , J ■ •rV J'' i 4 r f J I b 1 I t- r I lu ■ > I ft-. I F *5 A I The Michigan High School Athletic Association is now registering officials for the 2025-26 school year. Tony Joostberns was one of nearly 9,000 officials working high school sports in the state of Michigan last school year. 1 ' I I uXM ' ' I -E iO i X t rr s MHSAA Website. There also are opportunities to officiate for students at least 14 years old and in grades 9-12 through the MHSAA Legacy Program. Juniors and seniors may offici ate subvarsity contests, while freshmen and sophomores may officiate contests at the middle school/junior high levels. Mentor officials will work events with Legacy participants to provide guidance and support. Find information on the Legacy Program by clicking “Officials Registration” on the Officials page of the MHSAA Website and reading under “Stu dent Legacy Program Requirements.” •BB A* /I I •lie I f*T •J* I V. I - J * X . I * < r. ft s 1 -414 I v> .'7 u fl*' ulUI A Waterways Grant funding to help fund Delton boat ramp 'f. , - t I J [ I I I ♦ JIA •!» J*-’ 1^4 j 4 « Jr t * '♦ “U^'* r I M /• • V. 1 Delton is one of 12 communities throughout the state getting a share of $3.8 million in Waterways Grant Program funding to boost recreational boating the the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced last week. This year, projects in Alger, Baraga, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Huron, Mackinac, Macomb, Mason and Sanilac counties were approved PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE •4 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on July 10, 2025, commencing at 7:00 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IFYOU AREA MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Bar^ County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM a.m./p.m. on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Leroy S. Martinez of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community Credit Union dated the 13th day of August, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of August, 2018, tn Document No. 2018-008112 of the Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $189,442.57 plus accrued interest at 5.62500% percent per annum. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Beginning at a point in the highway running along the Southerly side of Rne Lake distant North 87 degrees 15 minutes West, 122 feet from the Northwest comer of the recorded Plat of Shore Acres Plat No. 1, on the Southwest fraction of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South 87 degrees 15 minutes East, 69.2 feet; thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East, parallel with and distant 3 feet Easterly from the East side of Cottage, a distance of 155 feet; thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 56 feet to Weed's East Line; thence North 19 degrees 15 minutes West, along Weed’s East line, 176.8 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all right, title and interest of first parties in and to the land between the Northerly extension of Easterly and Westerly lines of parcel herein described and Fine Lake and subject to the rights of the public in and to the highway running over and across the Northerly end of the parcel herein described. Commonly known as: 60 East Hickory Road, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Tax ID: 09-029-022-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29, 2025 By: Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216-739-5100 Fax: 216-363-4034 Email: bhoen@wellman.com WWR#; 25-000381-1 (05-29){06-19) 4 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mail ing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Town ship Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone mes sage prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s)4o be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner, Dan Rogers, 12705 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a Spe cial Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for an accessory building on vacant property and failing to meet the size requirements pursuant to provisions in Section 4.20"Residential Accessory Buildings" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is unaddressed with an unassigned parcel number split from parcel 08-007-006-50,12705 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, Ml 49080. The subject site is currently zoned R2- Medium Density Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting Is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasdnable auxiliary aids and services, to in dividuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Indi viduals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 LEGAL NOTICE FOR 2025 BARRY COUNTY CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION The Barry County Conservation Easement (BCCE) Board is pleased to announce the 2025 application cycle for the Barry County Farmland Preservation Program. Deadline for submission is FRIDAY, August 1, 2025 at the Barry County Administration Office. The BCCE program was created to help landowners place conservation easements on their parcels to permanently preserve important farmland and natural land. Landowners retain ownership of their land and may receive compensation for their conservation easement based on a state approved appraisal of their land. Participation is completely voluntary. A land owner work shop is scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Tyden Center Community Rm., 121 S. Church St., Hastings. Interested landowners may obtain an information packet and application for this voluntary program by contacting Heather Wing at 269-275-2351 or heatherlwinq@gmail.com. for projects that include marina ren ovation, dock replacements, seawall improvements, fuel tank replacement and engineering studies. The grant award will help cover the cost of ramp replacement at Upper Crooked Lake Park in Prairieville Township. The grant amount requested through the program was $28,000 to cover half of the $56,000 project. “Michigan is surrounded by 20% of the world’s fresh water and defined by our lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastj lines,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “There’s nothing more quintessentially Michigan than getting out on the water for a day fishing, boating or just having fun. These Waterways grants will open Michigan’s great outdoors to more Michigan families and make our state a better place to live, work and play. Let’s keep working together to protect Michigan’s treasured natural resources and pass them on to fijture generations.” The funding is made possible through the DNR Parks and Recreation Divi sion’s Waterways Grant Program, which began in 1949 with the goal ofexpanding the harbor system along the Great Lakes and boating access sites throughout the state. Today, the system includes more than 1,200 state-sponsored boating access sites, 19 state-managed harbors and 63 local state-sponsored harbors of refuge along the Great Lakes. “Michigan is home to great boating and fantastic freshwater recreation op portunities,” said Kristen Kosick, DNR Parks and Recreation Division chief. “We have residents who live on the - ■ water, those who travel all over the state to boat and visitors who come here from around the world because it’s the Great Lakes State. Our beautiful state offers outdoor recreation opportunities and picturesque views not found anywhere J ;’ else, so it’s critical that the DNR helps invest in and fund Michigan’s harbors and boating access sites for the benefit of all.” Local units of government and state colleges and universities are eligible to apply for grant assistance for recreation al boating improvements and develop ment at grant-in-aid harbors and public boating access sites. The grant-in-aid program provides matching funding to help support quality recreational boating infrastructure. Communities are asked to match 50% of required funds. The Waterways Program Grants webpage shows the full list of2025 Wa terways Grants/description of projects. The grants are funded through the Michigan State Waterways Fund, a restricted fund derived primarily from boat registration fees and a portion of Michigan’s gas tax that supports the con struction, operation and maintenance of public recreational boating facilities. The application period for the next round of Waterways Grant Program funding is due April 1,2026. -BB T »i > s r’ n ISS* ({iiecW. r .1? z 1 D; I*? t - ^>1? J > I -.1 * I > I J { f ■.'riiSfX I • 1 II I I I I 1 olionN bnB 73ia«i J i-' 1 .fc 4 "T /KapI tk i: } - ‘ i I y/f l« -r. 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Ji ) » f 4 b i i J 4tx J * k T BI t e “1 I r u 731> ( c • )I I* fl 1 4 ^ofr3 i Hl* :^'-- ■ I f f I .'■U Kff J 't , E I I' • *1 1 ) ,•5 ♦ ♦ 1 Tft I if I *1 11111 V I 1/' '.J K I Jlif 4. i* I �? 1 1 k ♦ V ' I•1 SPORTS T Thursday, June 19, 2025 THE H * r !C BANNER WWW HastingsBanner ccrrt 11 -X *4> *• lb ) * Watson throws herself onto Olivet U. track team ' Ik. m Brett Bremer Sports Editor 2 '9 xiiq V nt'/-' ’• il.'-riL . 'Xi I , There was steady progress for recent Hastings High School graduate Zoe Watson in the discus circle throughout four years of varsity track and field. She’ll hope for more of the same at Olivet University, Watson siened on with the Comets last month to join their Women’s Track and Field program next season. “I ±ink they have a good criminal justice program, and I really like the environment and like the campus,” Watson said. She said she wants to study criminal justice because “I think that’s one way I can directly make a difference in my community.” Watson closed her senior season with a personal record of 97 feet 9 inches in the discus and 29-5 in the shot put. She was fifth at the Interstate-8 Athletic Con ference Championships this spring in the discus and tenth in the shot put, and she was a regional medalist in the discus. She added nearly ten feet a year throughout high school in the discus after only getting one season ofthrowing in the shot put during middle school due to Covid. Her first competitive throw her freshman season went 62-6 in the discus. She had a throw as far as 70-1 before the season was up, got to 82-1 her sophomore spring and then 92-6 as a junior. 51- h « i.. nUJy/! ' no 1 '•^ I / * I ( I S' •f I I rJ. •r ? » ? I. i /' 1 I 4’, J I I 1 I . M• ri« ’ ‘■il I I I I u I * % t IB * k ) I ' S.1 I I I ’J •, f •>! I 1- t I I JI I I t ' I I , t 1J ' J 4 - i ' I ' I .• IH'IK . t t ♦ J I > I » I * i i< • I » « 1 *1 I : c '!’'J * 5 . t t ) - *4 I ' ' ’JtlSB'i t kJ ( I if ' 1 b •i / 1 ’ >r i I k 1. •r I *4 <- W 1 <iV i ’T” * f** I . I 1 b r’ < i { k f 5; 4 * T * 9 The Saxons’ Zoe Watson closes out her senior year signing on with the Olivet University Women’s Track and Field team alongside Hastings track and field throws coach Jamie Murphy and some of her throwing teammates May 12 at Hastings High School. Photo by Brett Bremer Watson grew to like the discus com petition more than the shot put through high school. “I like that it’s more technical rather than like brute strength. “It’s really about driving your chest up and stomping down on your left foot and getting your block through,” she added, . V q T J Correction: ■: <r.v r- «« ! J> SI -\\ sf 4 2 VZ < • llL I < nMk.* : I Ir it 1 lilOl I « r. J > .'■'t• J #T «J3 ■^v 1 I \ s < .c ! J i f I •< hM It •" J.-J is’ .-J ■ ■r: 1 1 .a I £iEW* * rr <? 4 w-M • Y. l« I »• I? r* X a' » I" after practices to work on technique and mental improvements, and she credited him with really helping to boost her confidence. Collegiate track and field also includes javelin and hammer throws. I messed around withjavelin a couple years ago, but that’s mostly for sprinters because you have to be kind of fast to do it, but 1 think I’ll be good at hammer. I’m really looking forward to that,” Watson said. Throughout high school, Watson has also been a part of the Hastings High School basketball, sideline cheer, com petitive cheer and girls’ swimming and diving programs. r U .' I *>5P’ f xi'isbs^^. < noting her improvements. “I think I’ve done a good job at getting those through, and getting out of my head a lot. In the past couple of years I’ve been in my head and I’ve been doing a lot better at getting out of it.” She was hoping to hit the 100-foot mark before the end of her senior sea son, but came up just short of that, but she really enjoyed her final spring with the track season. Watson said it was the most cohesive throwing group that the Saxons have had throughout her high school years. Watson said she was really apprecia tive of Hasting track and field throws coach Jamie Murphy spending extra time I ••i WT t by her sister’s name in the story on the TK softball team’s district semifinal contest with Wayland on page 8 ofthe June 5 edition ofthe Hastings Banner. Kylee Hoebeke, the Thomapple Kellogg varsity softball team’s senior shortstop, was incorrectly identified f. 'A' TBA. F * !• I I? ■t I I f > h. I _______ 7 / . tA b B: ; II- . 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Brett Bremer Sports Editor '■ ■• t k J)' uni ifH' 1 h 1^ J I #1 ’ 1 J iifj : /r- J ■ 1 t ♦ I YI J r • r’ r I« a * t I1 z jd’ y rr n * ?• V f' ,i!f a V J *» i ■ I r‘ cI n «. . 1 > t * I k i?r' 4l-' .0 -a - O '’ . h’ J 1 * f 1 •» > I I t i' t :, I ! J i* r,• ’ .1 7‘ .>0’ « 1I 1 t > .ff' i>«'’ .J X . ♦I t [ i ‘ I ! . r ! .si d' I : v' ' i Saxon duo taking its winning ways to KCC Jfv •r' • Hastings senior Miles Lipsey celebrates signing on with the Kellogg Community College Men's Bowling program at Hastings High School. May 14. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about graphio design with a keen eye for quality graphics. Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! ir I I 13 I ‘ 4 A •ri rn * I , G O’ .f' / I]' .• .■■r.ii . I• t f • r I The Saxons won their first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference boys’ bowling championship last winter, and now a couple of Saxons will try and help Kellogg Community College chase championships. Recent Hastings High School graduates Miles Lipsey and Hunter Pennington both last month signed on to join the Bru in Men’s Bowling program next season. Lipsey was a four-year varsity bowler for Hastings and earned spots in the state finals at the end of his sophomore and junior seasons. He rolled a high game of 241 in his senior season and averaged a score of 174 pins per game this season. Lipsey was the runner-up at the 2025 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Singles Championship. Pennington was the anchor for the Saxons throughout his senior season and closed the year with a scoring average of 180 per game. He had a high game of 253 in his senior season. The Kellogg Community College Bru ins were fourth in the western division of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association competition last season and placed fifth at the ten-team MCCAA Bowling Championships. The next Bruins’ bowling season be gins in early January, 2026. 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I I > J t < « I ■' I ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ i I 1 V f �12 Thursday, February 1, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com '^WnnaaBnltoaM WWW Trojans celebrate their college>bound athletes Brett Bremer Sports Editor Many ofthem just finished their sport ing days with the Trojans. Brooklyn Harmon on the medal stand at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Divi sion I Track and Field Finals, and Jacob Draaisma cruising around the track there at the finals in Kentwood too. Kylee Hoebeke pushing Wayland to the limit as the TK varsity softball team worked to try and upend the Wildcats for a district championship. Thomapple Kellogg High School honored a group of 18 senior student athletes who will continue their playing days on the collegiate level during the annual senior signing day event last month. Harmon and Hoebeke are headed to Grand Valley State University, Harmon to run the hurdles for the Laker Women’s Track and Field team and Hoebeke to play for the Laker Women’s Softball team. Ava Crews, another track and field and cross country stand-out for TK, will join Harmon in the GVSU running programs. Draaisma is the lone member of the group headed to a university competing on the NCAA Division 1 level with his decision to join the Chicago State Uni versity Men’s Track and Field program. Draaisma, who didn’t start running competitively in high school until the spring of his junior season, was the OK Gold Conference Champion, the Barry County Meet Champion and an individual state qualifier in cross country as a senior, his lone season of running varsity cross country at TK. His junior track and field season he was the OK Gold Conference runner-up in the 1600-meter run and a Division 2 state qualifier in the 800-meter run. This spring, Draaisma won the 800-meter run and the 1600-meter run at the OK Gold Conference Championships, placed fourth in the 3200-meter run. “Initially, I just emailed a bunch of schools around and kind of see saw who would respond,” Draaisma said. “They □ 89791rtt J * ■ S * "T kb ! f I* 4 V « Hi r r UHa.. I .1 ' i ftMftMl I J > * <_ 4- » - XI • vl 2 I I i I r J I r' s. I « Tikc( ft* B El. n* A»> T <• I • « I t J d I I I I I 1 < « i 2 ) i i Thornapple Kellogg High School celebrated its senior athletes who have earned the chance to compete in collegiate athletics in the high school auditorium with a signing day event last month. The group included (front from left), Abby Dumond, Aubrey Hawks, Kylee Hoebeke, Lydia Schilthroat, Brooklyn Harmon. Kenzie Bouma, Lucas McNabnay, Jacob Draaisma, (back) Ava Crews, Emma Gibson. Ailana Leos, Hunter Tietz, Isaac Ruth, Jacob Davis, Bradley Moreman, Brody Wiersma and CJ Lennert. Missing from photo is Simeon Biltawi. Photo provided' eieiDMu. 1 I I. / .-/n *. ‘ I (- iwwenT 1 1 *mm4< J -iTIbOd ! '• .-I O005L I I i :.S£gi, bsbtvraiDtod^ 4^ > I The Trojan group also included CJ Lennert (Olivet Nazarene University Football), Lucas McNabnay (Aquinas College baseball), Aubrey Hawks (Alma College swimming), Abby Dumond (Alma College diving), Hunter Tietz (Davenport University swimming), Mackenzie Bouma (Grace Christian University softball), Lydia Schilthroat (Grand Rapids Community College basketball), Isaac Ruth (Grand Rapids Community College soccer), Simeon Biltawi (Grace Christian University soccer), Emma Gibson (Albion College wrestling) and Ailana Leos (West Florida University golf). The list includes all-conference hon orees, captains, all-state award winners and more. missed that honor. Hoebeke was named honorable mention all-state at shortstop in Division 2 this spring for the Trojan softball program. Harmon and fellow 2025 graduate Brody Wiersma were named this year’s OK Conference Athlete of the Year award winners at TKHS. Wiersma, who missed out on competing in football, basketball and baseball throughout his senior season due to an injury sustained on the Troj ans’ first offensive drive ofthe fall football season, is looking forward to getting the chance to return to the baseball field next season for the Aquinas College Saints. Wiersma is one of three TK baseball players headed to the next level, joined by Bradley Moerman (Trine University) and Jacob Davis (Alpena Community College.) called me back and I talked to them and I went on a visit there. I love the area, kind of getting out of the smaller town just to feel it for college. 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Though offi cers were cleared of any wrong doing in that event, the need for See APPROVE on 6 staff and 46 bod> cameras. Of those 46 cameras, 21 will be used by Barry County Jail staff. The rest will go to BCSD officers. The county is purchas ing the upgraded equipment from Motorola and Crouch Communications. Because the purchase came mid-budgel year, the county plans to finance the purchase. Counly Administrator Eric Zuzga proposed financing the purchase with a $848,358.73 installment purchase agreement from Highpoint Community Bank for three years with an interest rale of 3.99 percent. That pur chase agreement was approved unanimously, 7-0, on Tuesday. Malty Miclwd Editor •H.'S* BARRY COUNTY Commissioners approve body cam and radio purchase s rienoiaaimmoO I THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, June 26, 2025 .<v .. . -n i ■V-’, .I”' DEVOTED TO BANNER ! I I . 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The 52-ycar-old Riddle, who already had a lengthy criminal history dating back to when he was 15, was back in Barry County District Court 56B again before Judge Michael Schipper on Wednesday, June 18. That's after the stale court of apj)eals last year moved lo vacate his conviction for armed robbery, the highest charge resulting from a series of crimes Riddle allegedly committed in August 2021 while leading authorities on a high-speed chase from Hastings to Woodland, where he then barricaded himself inside a gas station as part of See JUDGE on 2 A it. * ' ! Molly Macleod Editor 1 I I a « p l' tv k J (< I ITie City of Ha.stings and Rutland Township arc nearing an agreement that would bring a Meijer grocery store to the comer of M-43 and M-37 west of Hastings. Members of the Hastings City Council voted unanimously, 9-0, on Monday lo agree in principle to the general terms of a 425 agreanent with Rutland Township that would include the Meijer property with similar revenue-sharing terms as previous 425 agreements between the parlies, rclainagc of the existing sewer agreement, and a new water agreement lo include provision of serv ice for Meijer only. Monday’s vole comes after nego tiations between the Iwo boards held last week. “One of die reasons we brought diis tonight is because wc want to show Rutland Township that we are willing to work with them. I was in negotiations w ith (City Manager) Sarah (Moycr-Calc) and (Community Development Director) Dan (King) and I thought they went great. We agreed on pretty much everylhing. I think it's going lo be a good deal for every body,” said .Mayor David Tossava. “It's the first lime we’ve had something that both sides agree on,” Moyer-Cale .said. TTie tentative agreement now See MEIJER on 3 I I w $ ES 4 ' 6 'T >> -»• « 4L 1 r-r f I « ; I » to I 5ft ?4 1 OiriMOAM'l ^4 a; • 5. • J r> r 1 ‘J •JI to __________ r > * f * >.• < A. ‘■"1 j Attorney Michael Faraone (left) of Lansing argues before Judge Michael Schipper on behalf of his client. Timothy Riddle (middle), during a sentencing hearing in Barry County District Court 56B on Wednesday, June 18 Riddle was being resentenced on four felony charges stemming from a 2021 high-speed chase and standoff that ended in Woodland. Photo hy Donals ManshoU J >» J Hastings City Council votes to move forward with Meijer 425 agreement I _'2X CF ■ *« «• ^^0 to to 4 a: • to J?- 1 1 1 d loortse boow9)j£j < *s Lakewood school board considers changes to public comment policy *5 Ma^MMatoMl X -^1 A > ■T * • 11« daat) lc>Tr/ . TO>^i t m i A M ffW K .7a»>S»OB?5i Ittte aMM (X^«w4<l«di Jnbni bnmb i • •?- Staff Writer ■k •• I Dennis Mansfield I t< t '>iaa6 itoriaB Mar I w ; -u I T >«•» «•».Ji ‘.TO; a ■QEr*. .'•'T { I I WMdb •1 I. a t 1 « f ] % «M. 'd; X ■1 J a. ' I « M* I J 7»J 45 v .'•» After a recent verbal clash with a slate representative, as well as with district residents, the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education is consid ering revamping its public comment policy. Currcnlly, residents or guests attend ing LPS board meetings arc allowed lo participate in one of two public com ment periods, with any remarks being strictly limited to just three minutes. But at the board's June 23 meeting at the Lakewood High School Media Center, school board members dis cussed lengthening the time for public comments to five minutes per person, as well as allowing for a one-minute grace period. “I was pleased to see you put this on the agenda,” said district resident Linda Butler, who said she heard that several people had been “cut off' when addressing the school board. “Adding more time would be appropriate. “You’re saying you value (public input). You want lo hear it all,” she added, “I really hope you change the policy.” Jodi Duils, LPS superintendent, said one of her staff members researched the issue, only to find there's not one set standard. There arc a variety (of lime limits),” Duits said. “Most are three minutes, but there are some with five minutes.” But, Trustee Adam McArthur added restricting comments to just three min utes and then cutting off individuals. See POLICY on 4 It * > I r. 4 *• V. ■I w '1 4 t f a * 1 I*?’*? >+ J . 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TA'. • ’IT T 4 i 1 �J <— I { 2 Thursday, June 26, 2025 HHE HASTINGS BANNER First Gun Lake art competition underway Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer 4 Mitten sculptures are popping up at local businesses around the Gun Lake area. It’s the first art competition of its kind in the community. Gun Lake Business Association President Deb Timmerman remembers the first discussion of bringing art to the Gun Lake community. “This is the first In our Tourism Task Force, we discussed how we could bring art to the lake,” Timmerman said. “After chatting about what we could do that was different from other small cities and townships, Terry Cole came up with the mitten idea and had someone fabricate them. Together, we partnered to bring the project to life.” Cole is the co-owner of Chief Noonday Car Park in Yankee Springs and also the co-chair of the new Gun Lake art competition with the “Painted Peninsula: Gun Lake Artistry” contest idea which requires a fabricated Michigan mitten and local businesses. “As the sculptures began to take shape with each artist’s touch, it was incredible to see how much heart and hometown pride was poured into them,” Cole said. “Every piece tells a story, not just of Michigan, but of the people and places that make the Gun L^e community so special. I hope it inspires others to explore, connect, and appreciate the cre ativity all around us.” The new art competition invites local residents and businesses to creatively paint sculptural renditions of Michigan’s iconic Lower Peninsula. The final entries for the competition are in but anyone who wants to do so without competing can still participate. Call Cole at 616- «i X A ■ •'? ♦ f t *1 a standoff, which also involved a volley of gunfire. According to news reports, Riddle racked up 28 counts of criminal offenses overall, many of which were felony firearms charges. And, Schipper originally had sentenced Riddle to just shy of 50 years in prison at a hearing in the fall of 2022. As a result of the appeals court ruling, however, Riddle was back before Schipper on June 18 to be resentenced on four felony charges, including discharge of a firearm in a building, a felon in possession of a firearm, a felon in possession of ammunition and malicious destruc tion of property more than $1,000 and less than $20,000. Riddle’s attorney, Michael Faraone of Lansing, asked the court for leniency, stating his client was not looking to hurt anyone when the crimes occurred. “We accept the gravity of the offense,” Faraone said. “He never intended to hurt anyone. He was looking to commit suicide. “But, he didn’t hurt people,” the attorney added. “He scared peo ple.” Faraone said Riddle was himself a victim, having been “raised in prison” after being convicted of the murder of an elderly woman in Wayne County when he was just 15 years old. Riddle was reportedly tried as an adult and sentenced to life in prison at the time. However, after nearly 30 years behind bars, he was paroled in 2017 when the United States Supreme Court ruled that law allowing for life sentences for juveniles was unconstitutional. Riddle didn’t last very long on the outside, though, having several run-ins with the law that led up to tfre, fateful night in 2021. * a. Ti T —— r-'-■J. —II Mitten sculptures are popping up at local businesses around the Gun Lake area. It's part of the first art competition of its kind in the communify. This mitten is one of many that can be found around the lake. Photo by Karen Turko-Ebrighl 262-^^11 or visit gunlaketourism.com/ events for more information. Sculptures will be displayed within a one-and-a-half-mile radius of Gun Lake, creating a public art trail throughout the summer. Visitors and locals alike will be encouraged to explore the displays and vote for their favorite entries via a QR code located near each sculpture. Public voting will take place from July 5 through Labor Day. Awards will be presented in two categories: Best Residential Entry and Best Business He f* ■> It I V fi • 99I •Z ]** t. fJ t " ■t \ tt 1 I •4 f If *" -i. I -4 ( 6 4 > r/ « 1 I if I I 4• </ v* n? 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Michigan Avenue 1 L j J[ *w 4 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL & k^ >• r L you {vt£ inaited ta jcin fAe daaa of 19SC^fi 45*^ 3tigh School Steunion. CLASS OF 1980 REUNION «( / 9 ✓ Multi-Year Reunion sponsored by class of 1980 July 5.2025 - doors open at 6pm - until midnight When: I ! r What <4 > < * » ir- •A I 44 f TS T I K *<4 4 : ' .'tc That’s when Faraone argued that Riddle was “trying to motivate the police to shoot him,” after he became distraught over a failed romantic relationship, a relation ship that had led him to Barry County. Julie Nakfoor Pratt, Barry County prosecuting attorney, said she “wholeheartedly” disagreed with the appeals court decision and was seeking the longest possible prison sentence - again - for Riddle. “All he did was scare, terrorize people,” Pratt said afterward. “He was found guilty of many, many things. “He’s a bad man.” While stating he didn't “dislike Riddle, Schipper sentenced him to 152 to 600 months on the felony charge of discharging a firearm, and 19 to 76 months for each of the other three felony counts. “He’s maxed out,” Pratt said. The sentences will reportedly be served concurrently, with Riddle receiving credit for 683 days for time served. “I do think it’s important to send a message,” Schipper said. “You don’t get another chance in this lifetime.” Still, Schipper said he also sym pathized with Riddle. “He had his first relationship when he was 50 years old and he picked the wrong person,” the judge said. “It was a bad situation. “I feel bad for Mr. Riddle,” Schipper added. “Believe it or not, it was good to see you, Mr. Riddle. I wish you the best.” But Pratt later said she was happy to see Riddle being led back to prison after last Wednesday’s hear ing. “We’re glad he’s gone again,” Pratt said. “Hopefully, this will be the end of it. “I hope he doesn’t get out.” Contributing writer Jayson Bussa contributed to this report. i I IIN Continued from Page 1 I ■ t •- '< t JUDGE '•J 1 celebrate ±is beautiful place around us,” Timmerman said. 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With one year under his belt as Hast ings Area School System’s superinten dent, Dr. Nick Damico is now looking forward to his next three years at the helm of the district. HASS Board of Education members met Monday night for Damico’s first evaluation since being selected as the district’s leader in April 2024. Damico took over for the late Matt Goebel, who died in May last year. Board members agreed on Monday to give Damico an “effective” rating — the highest possible rating a su perintendent can achieve. They also agreed to extend Damico’s contract for another three years. Full details of Damico’s evaluation, including goals for the coming year, will be shared at next month’s board of education meeting, said Board President Luke Haywood. Damico said he is looking forward to what’s ahead. it’s a good time. “It’s exciting We just finished our strategic plan, so we had a good year. Our sinking fund passed — that was our primary objec tive this year,” Damico said. “I think we’re very pleased with the community support for the sinking fund. That was a really big deal, so we’re very proud of that.” Damico said the recently passed strategic plan will guide his and district staffs work for the next five years. He said he was proud of the collaborative A. u k ti I» I J. 'vSr/ ,r I *1 J 3 ••A ■<K I, ■ It .|i 1 -x: *x I t I 1 & r Ik lb 1 1 I s T“ ’r c i ) I J > I I 1 r“^ ■1- - • • J Hastings Area School System Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance Amy Singleton goes over the 2025-26 budget at Monday’s board of TZ“. ’ .'fe'i I g 1“^ r^’ I ■♦'lew r’’-n *w* education meeting. Photo by Molly Macleod JI ( V« K < ■ft Hastings Area Schools adopts 2025-26 budget -r Bfl •a Molly Macleod J___ i *, » J f I f Editor n 'S I f - I 1 >- k » ■svHi “*^ •. 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"■ isvzjj I I ( f 4 s £if '-^\ i ■ n " 1 J Br ft« =47J -UllU ♦ 1 ft 1 I 4^ J ! I t Q? r- -'lU lif I ♦ I :f • r I I b’lr'' I f ! I 4 ' »1 I 'jl ei . '.T -/i U‘^1' r- ’t c I 'i f I i P • 4^, II if. c iHBij tr I A rr* '213Cflfci t4 VJti ' IF L 1*• • »•' I'f {2 I of issues facing the district that led to its current financial crunch. One issue the district is facing is declining enrollment across all grades. HASS expects to lose 71 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) students in the coming school year. Additionally, schools across the state are no longer receiving Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds in 2025-26. Trustee Brad Tolles expressed his fi^stration with the state’s budget-making process. Because the state has not yet adopted a budget, districts are forced to estimate how much they will receive in FTE fimding when making their bud gets. That “guess” is why districts often borrow money to meet cash flow needs for the year ahead before state budgets are finalized. HASS board members, waiting for word from the state, voted in favor of a $3,300,000 state aid anticipation note at Monday’s meeting. “Worst-case scenario, being conserva tive, we are looking at a 7% fund balance. Which, in my opinion, is unacceptable,” said Haywood. “I will vote to support the resolution because we have to have a budget. But we will be making changes, and we will aggressively be making some cuts. And so, it’s going to be a difficult process. But rest assured, just because the budget resolution says we have a 7% fund balance, it’s not acceptable. So, we’re going to have to figure out where we can start making some sacrifices and work at achieving financial stability.” Board members agreed the effort to put HASS back in stable financial standings will take multiple years. Hastings Area School System has its financial plan for the 2025-26 school year after board of education mem bers voted on Monday in favor of the proposed budget. Though the budget passed unanimously on Monday, board members expressed fhistration with the district’s shrinking fund balance in the wake of disappearing COVID funds and dropping enrollment numbers. ITie district’s general fund expendi tures are projected at $35,267,043 for the 2025-26 school year, with $34,294,237 in revenues. That leaves the general fund’s fund balance at $2,336,440. The debt retirement fund is expect ing $4,896,576 in total revenues, with $4,858,000 in expenditures. The ending t fund balance in 2026 is expected to be ■ $1,544,154. The food service fund projects $1,868,762 in revenues and $1,844,762 in expenditures, leaving a fund balance of$267,l86. The Community Education and Rec reation Center (CERC), childcare and Hastings Performing Arts Center (HPAC) fund expects $724,984 in rev enues in the coming year, along with a $390,000 contribution from the district’s general fund. Expenditures are expected to be $ 1,114,984, leaving a fund balance of$l,506. The sinking fund budget will see $722,203 in revenues in the 2025-26 school year, with $1,200,000 in ex penditures. An ending fund balance of $585,022 is expected. The student activities fund expects $425,000 in revenues and $400,000 in expenditures, leaving a fund balance of $501,085. Finally, the district’s building and site fund is expecting $525,000 in revenues, $4,925,000 in expenditures, and an end ing fund balance of $8,533,748. “We had a finance committee meeting last week to go over the budget amend ment and go over the future budget. Here’s my take on it; Things did not go as well as we thought they would in 2025, and our fund balance has decreased to approximately 9%. And our goal is 15% — so we’re going backwards. And when we look at next year’s budget (2025-26), we’re going backwards,” said HASS Board of Education President Luke Haywood. “We’re honed in on things we want to focus on to improve our financial status.” Haywood praised Assistant Superin tendent of Business and Finance Amy Singleton and her team for their hard work on the budget. Board members said this year’s team is new and different from the team that crafted last year’s budget. Board members discussed the myriad MEIJER Continued from Page 1 goes before the Rutland Township Board for approval before a final agreement can be voted on by both parties. Last month, council members voted 5-2 to move forward with a 425 “island” agreement wi± Rutland Township that would extend city sewer and water service to the potential Meijer parcel at the north eastjunction of M-43 and M-37 west of Hastings. Council members voted that should other properties in Rutland wish to hook up with city sewer and water in the future, fur ther negotiations will then be made. Jon Rocha and Norm Barlow voted against ±e agreement last mon±. Council member Jacquie McLean was absent. w HiKI r- I* 4*4 Tf L W I J i X 2 ./ Jit f /Vmuaf j^uty gafe 0 Off F abrics 0 I. ' I!I 1 • =1 I I > f (excludes sale items) I. k * <« I F" Sale Dates: July Ist-July 31st r / r ■ b ■tF * 1^. , r' f .4^ '••w* -1*1-v ( * Cleaned 1 « 4 —• an !7lmerfcan!' HuUt 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 1 TTI Trou(( tv QUESTIONS: ASK US... r tf I V* b! •r t 'I 4-i:‘ '•^p 77 Y/' d >• f n 4; • •i 1?^ I I • I * I 3 ;i .iJ.nBIl. IM V b 1 Thursday, June 26, 2025 ■ p JF e 1 I r W OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm */ Piehip Station > community effort that went into shap ing the plan. “The Saxon story is on the rise. I think it’s the place to be,” Damico said. One goal Damico and district staff will focus on in the next year and com ing years is strengthening the district’s financial stability. “I know we have some budget issues that we face this year, largely because ofnot getting the pupil increase that we expected when the budget was made last June for this school year. And then when you combine that with declining enrollment, and you combine that ESS ER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds, COVID funds not being provided to schools anymore, these are issues that you now need to address,” he said. “And we started to address those issues this year. It’s going to be a multi-year ef fort to develop a structurally-balanced budget. Fiscal responsibility is one of the cornerstones of our strategic plan.” The first step in getting the district back in better financial standings is evaluating its current programming, Damico said. “We’re going to evaluate and con sider all programs for effectiveness and fiscal impact. We’ve been doing that this year, and we’ 11 be doing that for the foreseeable future as part of our strate gic plan. And we’re also going to seek unique and creative funding sources to benefit students,” Damico said. f un X w K Financial 1 5 « 1 V<<) 1 1 1 FOCUS '-V R F » Provided by the Barry County offices of Edyvard Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 0 Member SIPC Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Is your retirement at risk? It’s important to save for retirement, but only half of Americans have calculated how much money they’ll need, according to the 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Yet without knowing how much you’ll need, it’s hard to know if you’re on track to reach your goals for re tirement. Here are a few consid erations to help shape your retirement savings strategy. 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If you’re 50 or older, you can save pretax an extra $7,500 to your retirement account beyond the stan dard total limit of $23,500 allowed in 2025. Those 60-63 years old can con tribute to these plans an ex tra $11,250 above the stan dard total limit. That’s an annual total of $31,000 for people ages 50 and older; or $34,750 for those 60-63 years old in pretax retire ment plan contributions. Take the right amount of risk. You may think it’s risky to put money away for retirement instead of keeping it handy for dis cretionary spending. But the biggest risk of all is not reaching your retirement goal. For example, a port folio that’s all in cash will have little increasing value over time and won’t provide any growth potential even to keep up with inflation. It’s as if you’re losing mon ey every year. Then again, if your investments are only keeping up with inflation, your money is not grow ing. Consider growth in vestments to help build the funds you’ll need in retire ment. 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Planning for what you’ll need and protecting those savings can help en sure a comfortable future. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Edward Jones, Member SIPC Ip » / < ■< z f .i •'1 .1 Zl ,1 I k �5* > 147 4 .4 Thursday, June 26, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com AL Solar building installed at new Delton water tower Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer With the completion of the Barry Township water tower growing nearer, construction has begun on a building that will house electrical equipment and a backup generator for an off-grid solar panel system. That system will help pow er the new tower, located atop the hill at the west end of Orchard Road in Delton. Barry Township Supervisor Barry Bower and Barry Township maintenance man Jim Wensel are helping construct the new solar building. The building materials were donated by Big C Lumber. Bower picked up the solar panels back in the spring of2024 at Wellspring Solar LLC in Shipshewana, Ind. “The cement is already poured and the building is starting to take shape next to the water tower. The solar array will be installed 40 feet south of the shed,” Wensel explained. The conduit holding the power cables from the solar panels to the solar building has been trenched underground and will extend through a conduit pipe coming up through the concrete inside the solar NOTICE OP MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain wifi be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o’clock in the afternoon on 10th day of July, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the pur chaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WIL LIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, husband and wife (collectively. “Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road. East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee”), dated February 10,2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020- 001607, as partially released by a partial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun ty, Michigan on February 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the “Mortgage"). By reason of a building. Then, the wires will be connect ed to an electrical panel. The solar panels will be wired into the new solar building and be the source of energy that operates Barry Township’s watertower.'liiere will be 14 solar panels installed in July that will generate 7,000 watts of power. According to Bower, originally 70 percent of the solar panel system was paid for through a $62,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and a federal green energy grant covered the remaining 30 percent of the cost. But recently, Bower said Wellspring management informed him that prices dropped and a new quote was sent for $56,000. Some of the parts are better quality than previously quoted, he ex plained. Bower said the leftover EGLE grant money will go towards water tower expenses. “There is still a lot of work to do yet,” Bower said. Painters still have to come back to finish up some painting to the tower and apply the letters “Delton” on the 80,000-pound sphere at the very top of the tower. Baker Excavating will return before the solar panels are installed. Gen tank Water Tower Services has to finish up some welding to the 135-foot-tall, 200,000-gallon water tower. Bower estimates the construction of the new solar panel building should take about three months. Looking back before the grant was ap proved, Bower said that the township in tended to ask Consumers Power to install electrical but decided it was unnecessary because solar panels made more sense. On May 7 last year, the Barry Township Board voted at a special meeting to invest in an off-grid solar system. According to township records, Bower presented three quotes for solar panels that would be installed on the watertower site at the west end of Orchard Road. The following bids included Wellspring Solar with a bid of $61,500; Helios Solar offered $59,931.60; and lastly, Oak Elec tric’s bid of $94,220.50. After a thorough discussion, the board unanimously approved the bid for Well spring Solar, based in Shipshewana. Bower said solar is better because there is a 30-percent tax break right off the bat, and then the grant paid for the whole * solar system. default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the .i. !►- i. i■r c J 1‘ .1 •l I I I . r ' » J 4 •fcr> .c « I I T 1 » I X X' •4 r d 1 r 9 r n * & . « I X < ►* 7 — *eT r. ?( f s 4 I i V life • A I •l i rW i *.1 K *4 '} J r I I ..• *I *’ I I . > f* ii 1 r* X ! i S’ fi I * t ■ I I Y* I fl I * /■ i I J ’5 'r i r ? El r I ft f I 9" I •l J 1 4 k L4 I. r •k • 4. A Al VT L • * <• »* J 4^^ < —- J X ' ■*- r .*2. < •* « * • i 4 «< •ir*^ _ V "a — . .• I I ? A new building that will house the electrical equipment and a backup generator for an off-grid solar panel system is currently under construction in Delton. Photo by Jim Wenset L f: I 19 Rick Brubacher from Wellspring Solar is a field engineer for grid-tied and offgrid solar power systems and a service technician. He said the benefits of solar panels include producing 100 percent of electricity without an electric bill and avoiding risky power outages. Critical systems, including refrigeration, medi cal equipment and the water supply, will have a local power source. Additionally, off-grid systems can provide electricity to remote or rural locations where the power grid is not connected. I I I I I t I J! f I ’ I !"??!I yiy^' '' iS’ I 4 I I Conservation district officials to treat roadsides for invasive species The Barry Conservation District is going on the warpath, preparing to fight various invasive species along roadside right-of-ways in both Barry and Calhoun counties. According to a recent announce ment by BCD officials, the local conservation district based in Hast ings has been contracted by Barry and Calhoun Counties to perform custom chemical vegetation con trol services for phragmites and knotweed - two state-prohibited invasive species - found along local road right-of-ways. Technicians reportedly apply EPA-registered materials as part 1 I I i J I J 1 x: 1 J 1 of the Barry-Calhoun-Kalamazoo Cooperative Invasive Species Man agement Area. Work to complete the treatments will be conducted between June 23 and Sept. 30. Persons who own a property adja cent to where treatment has occurred and wish for us to expand beyond the public right-of-way, or those seeking to report sightings ofphrag mites, knotweed, or other invasive species, are encouraged to contact Sara Huetteman, invasive species coordinator by calling 269-908^' 4136 or via email at bckcisma@ gmail.com. —DM r I 1 I I r I i i t r 1 i * r 1 I f A XG ;« , ’ar: • J • I I * -/ '4 4 I < 'jM biijoJat » .r Tr ,7rj T 1 J I ' '.'li 9 I I • fT- n I I 14 < Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hun dred Thirty-Eight and 63/100 Dollars ($308,738.63). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situ ated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the South west 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Wood land Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3; Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet ( STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30138-DE William M. Doherty Court address; 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Charlotte Ann Chappell. Date of birth: 06/23/1959. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Charlotte Ann Chappell, died 12/24/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Deanna Duprie, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita ' Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Deanna Duprie 660 112th Avenue Martin, Ml 49070 269-317-8051 ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 NOTICETOTHE RESIDENTS OF P.P. #08-15-005-300-05; 08-15-008-100-02; 08- 15-008-200-07 BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board Notice is further given that the length of the re demption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days af of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-09-2025 • Thomas Dailey (Applicant) Dailey Family Trust (Property Owner) Location: Indian Hills Dr, Hastings in Section 6 of Hast ings Township. ter the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA Purpose: Request a use variance, to construct an acces §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered sory structure with a restroom on a parcel without a primary abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, exec utor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the writ ten notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. structure pursuant to Sections 501 & 2357. Meeting Date: July 14,2025 Time: 7:00 PM. Place; Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address list ed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkeesler@ barrycounty.org. If you are a military ser The variance application is available for public inspection vice member on active duty, if your period of active at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to have been ordered to active duty, please contact the 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, Please call the Barry County Planning attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. Attention homeowner: the telephone number stated in this notice. dio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dis abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Timothy Hillegonds County of Barry by writing or calling the following; Eric Zuzga, WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michi 150 Ottawa Avenue NW POLICY Continued from Page 1 many of whom he said are nervous while trying to read prepared state ments, has become a public relations issue for the school district. “When we’re getting done (with meetings) in 40 minutes and cutting people off at three, that’s not helping our strategic communications with the public,” he said. “The way we treat them is critically important. “Somewhere in the policy it needs to acknowledge they don’t work for us, we work for them,” he added. Most board members seemed to agree with expanding the policy from three to five minutes. “Personally, I’d like to see us go to five minutes,” said Wendy Behrenwald, board secretary. “The majority of people come and have more than three minutes of things to say.” Trustee Paige O’Mara seemed to agree. “Let them have the opportunity,” O’Mara said. “They’re here because they’re disgruntled. They’re going to be more disgruntled if we cut them off.” Trustee David Burd questioned whether increasing individual com ments to a total of five minutes would be enough to solve the issue. “My concern is at five minutes you’ll still have to stop people,” he said. “You’re probably still going to have to stop people.” Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz, EPS board president, said she has “zero prob lems” with the potential time change. She added, however, there also needs to be a stated cut-off point, rather than leaving that up to the discretion of whomever is chairing the meeting. “It’s such a gray area,” Burd said. “That’s where you run into challenges. “There’s so many ways to do it,” he added. “Having a little gentler tactic may take care of it.” McArthur suggested individuals be given a full five minutes - without any warnings on what time they might have left - to address the board, as well as a “grace” period of one addi tional minute to wrap up their com ments. But, at six minutes, the person would be instructed to stop. “The vast majority of people are close to being done in three minutes anyway,” McArthur said. “It just takes that out of the equation. “I think it’s a much more gentle way to do that,” he added. After discussing the issue, BrodbeckKrenz requested Duits work on a revised version of the policy for board consideration. Any change would require two readings, with the school board next set to meet on July 7 and then again on Aug. 2. The potential policy change comes after State Rep. Gina Johnsen, who attempted to address the board at its June 9 meeting and had her comments cut short, let board members know she didn’t appreciate how she was treated. Johnsen, who represents the state House’s 78th District, was seeking to address various issues, including trans gender participation in high school sports and potential increases in state funding, that had been discussed by the board and other district officials earlier in the meeting. But, Johnsen was seemingly annoyed when Brodbeck-Krenz interrupted her to inform the Republican she had just 30 seconds left to speak. “Very rude,” Johnsen said after leav ing the podium. “I’ll let you know I’ve never been treated like that at a board meeting. “I’m here to help you,” she added. 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MC ♦ * ♦ • I I k •l I 'I I t( k/ 3 - I’f I I ; 9“ ^ts 31&B^ I .'* ■ ; I I r X Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 -f L2§- - *? 0 I gan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Suite 1500 * *•■ I b The buck stays hers! p 9 ( I I The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and au Dated: June 5,2025 ( 1 I \ I I 1 Jf �Cv ■% It- I I >3 » k h 4 s 1-v f. I I .41-..- ------------- t 4 r Hastings Pride returns this Saturday V i ■J •n. J I r I t 4-1 r i fr <r t 'f:: -.dr u J ’Si 4 * » f J V t <.<■ V k 4 TS T i X i 4 .4.r^- I H 1 J '«< * 1 A » s’ « * ■ X * •4 A •• ♦ \ * ‘k 4 '■:r rR 1 J A. - i i. ' ;ni.• 1 h^- <W I * I* ^4 »» IJ C I 4 T 4 * t r ilu ■ ii, ■fe. a « • .X 1% i- s *• au'<' ‘ I. ' l-L . « K. k H- ’ « I .. 1 ur. * * L X T The Hastings Pride Festival will return for its second year at Thomapple Plaza from 1 to 6 p.m. this Saturday, June 28, after its inaugural event last summer. The event, organized by the Hastings Pride Committee, raised over S3,000 in donations last year, more than enough to put on this year’s event. The rest of the funds raised were donated to local nonprofit organizations that support LGBTQ youth. Organizers say last year’s event was “an unmitigated success,” drawing in over 800 attendees. Though organizers were prepared for protest- e e . «!)■< X 11*. 1 1 / ■’«> ■*i- - *1! *• I I t b 4 1*. \ S ’’^1 I i *4 iI I T . s ♦* 4 ers at last year’s event, only a handful turned out and were not disruptive. This year’s festival will follow a similar blueprint to last year. Taking place at Thor napple Plaza in Hastings, community orga nizations will have booths on display. There will be activities for all ages, a DJ, live music and a family-friendly drag show. Organizers emphasized the drag perfor mance will be designed to be age-appropriate for all audiences. There will be no profanity, nudity or adult themes of any kind, organizers say. More information on the event can be found on Facebook by searching “Hastings Pride Festival 2025.” Molly Macleod Editor •K SooMy- T« *’•7 i ■> <w> <* Hastings Live enters fourth week 9* ■■ fe? *w >?*» < Kae^ lH»« li ( IP. ,1 k < 1 ** ' r J • I i“; 4 f 4 i <I . ’*-r\ ■F' The 2025 Hastings Live Summer Concert Series will keep the hits coming, as it enters the fourth week in providing live music to residents and visitors in downtown Hastings. ‘‘The last three weeks have been amazing, thanks to the performers, the crowds who attended, and our great sponsors,” said Steve Hoke, arts and events coordinator for the City of Hastings. The fourth week of Hastings Live started with the Wednesday night City Band perfor mance featuring a frill selection of chart top pers. The concert was held at the Thomapple Plaza on June 25. The performance series will continue Thursday, June 26, as Stormy the Magician takes center stage at Thomapple Plaza for the Playing at the Plazachildren’sshowat 11 a.m. According to organizers, Stormy, a.k.a. Dave Stonns, has been creating smiles and laughter forchildren and families by entertaining tliem with magic shows, balloon twisting, playing Santa and running foam parties. Based in Big Rapids, Jacob McLeod will bring his talents to Hastings for the Friday at the Fountain Series starting at noon on Friday, June 27, on the Barry County Court house lawn. The 20-year-old McLeod has released numerous singles, a full-length album, * performed across the state and just recently released his debut EP, “Mozart,” all while attending Central Michigan University. The six-member musical group Brena will also be performing on June 27 at the Thomapple Plaza starting at 7:30 p.m. for the Friday Night Feature. The band offers a wide variety of songs, ranging from oldies, to current top 40 hits, classic rock to smooth R&B, country, to high-energy dance music. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession I I ?*1 ? J '4 • u •r Vj **nu ff I H t I • i ■ r' #*•*- I 1 : * J f s Ji. k I •4 r .. a ‘ .^i; I »» - ■'S’l.rt • -i' riw» ■>'■kj V , ’ f^h'' s i ' •vj t, H {^«7 4 eH A. t 'X ’ 1, • . 4 * I I 'J'J, I 1 I r ) 4 } ,1 i ........ ZZ '•‘MIL. « 1 ‘1 ' . i.'T' 1■ K J t !L V£ i3sy.r,*..u.; 4 4 y*4a '■ I J it* 't I J «» < t -ii 1. ’1= 1*4 ‘‘•tA::’};I •« ' •» tU I iV wm I :i''MH -I I •5 J n: i M 1 . • 1 J. • ■-.l.nn- a U I '.J . , r <• ' •Ji . • t -•<! < KK fjo: ’’• • * u irr«T a 1 I » ■ \ 'J ’■^0 . U4i»; *F '■J Ai «« 1 .r •r • J• t ( t i 1 ‘•r I ( r ( I 4 I 4 w V' - s* f *4 ik Ml ■a* ; I yiui .*’k I I ;<r'': !»*• , j.iy ■ 0^' 9 /*• u I .14 r I 4 1 / i-T 1 ’ t I Stormy . z s yI . '5 rr k ^l>t» r 4 » MACIC SHOW l-< J- < ^'^rr > ■« X4 ! > ?i^A a * » iin 4**^ 4 «a * f 01 J gF », 0^ * r: t > 10 I < ) < L 0 «• --^ If! .*** > #» I r I t * ■11^ Stand, operated by volunteers from Hastings’ Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals, and outside alcohol are prohibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live. Unless there is thunder/lightning, each show will be held. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and generous donations from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Core well Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank, and other local businesses. ’rd?.. » F* 9 ' . < k '• ! I Wi «' I V I A.Wl’ I f- r T 1 £ K ' I 'iti f f 4 /l^ L ■fr'- 4» J ' - i i..' I- .J ff i * AFTER ESTATE SALE salel June 27th & 28th, 9am-5pm. 12330 S. Parker Rd., Delton. We will BARGAIN!!!! I A H' KiA > i-l‘ 7*- ' V Brena is this week's Friday Night Feature performance on Friday, June 27 at the Thornapple Plaza. A - t HASTINGS PUBUC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Adventure awaits at the Hast ings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for library programs and activities. Thursday, June 26 - Mov ie Memories and Milestones watches a 1948 movie starring Rex Harrison, Linda Darnell and Rudy Vallee, 5 p.m. Friday, June 27 - Friday Sto rytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28 - Rockin' Tots, 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 30 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 1 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Powerful Tools for Caregivers (CareWell Ser vices), 4 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m, Wednesday, July 2 - Com munity health workers, 10 a.m.; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - JUNE 26-JULY 3 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ June 1-Sept. 30 — Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White’s paintings will be on display and for sale in the Institute’s Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission. June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk: "The Rainbow Hunters” by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them all over their neighborhood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Friday, June 27 — Fun Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for hands-on activities, special guests, games, and crafts centered around a new theme each week. This is a come-andgo event, and al! caregivers must remain with their children during this free event. July 1-31 — July Storybook Walk: "Emile and the Field" by Kevin Young: illustrated by Chioma Ebinama. Young Emile loves the field close to his home. He loves the trees, the flowers, the grass, But he doesn't love sharing this field with the other children who come to sled during winter. Can Emile learn to share his beloved field? The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. July 1-31 — Summer Wildflower Trail (free and selfguided). Follow the green trail and enjoy the bright blooms of summer. Tuesday, July 1 — Trekkin’ with Tots: Plant Parade, 10 a.m. Get your littlest ones excited about hiking! Each hike will include a destination, adventure or other program designed to keep your kids hiking and happy. Older siblings are welcome, too. Thursday, July 3 — Social Hikes, 10 a.m. Join Institute staff for a social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one! Trails will have rocks, uneven terrain, mud and great views. All hikes are free. Water is required to hike. This is a safety precaution to prevent dehydration on the trail. The 1.2-mile hike is open to all, More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME k r. i I- —AN EVENING WITH PRESIDENT— LECH WALESA USA & CANADA LECTURE TOUR AUGUST 31 - OCTOBER 30, 2025 I is ■j*. ^.• s 15 ESTATE SALE u - II. .5 ' SF_ 1 . ) .'r' WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. le I K » f II •r Mb- 526 WANTED b. 0 it , >’-9# Tk c 4 r Ml' TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 * * Ifc b . e ..F''' f* A performer dressed as a space alien performs at last year’s inaugural Hastings Pride Festival. The festival will return for its second year on Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Thornapple Plaza. I? I* K CLASSIFIEDS File photo iC I 4 « } f k J V •» << 'I.,! < HHS Alumni Association seeking nominations for ‘Alumnus of the Year’ T s .1 * I » r. r« J «) •tn 9^ .- •.#11’’ r/Aik’. •r* I x^"!' IT .1' r I i/ - I ..e-' u< 7 4 Y f Members of the Hastings High School Alumni Association are working to complete their planning for the group’s 2025 banquet, which is set for Aug. 23 at the First Presbyte rian Church in Hastings. Part of that planning includes seeking nom inations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. Nominations must be submitted by July 15 to be considered. The distinguished alumnus may be any graduate from Hastings High School. And, any classmate, friend, family memberorcommunity membermay nominate an individual for the award. Nominations must be typed and contain if Ai’ I Jfc r f . *l' 4'; 1 t ■' a i ' ip' A f * .J « J J •*- • je a( ■'‘MA I ' . ,1 i .J' *r i r 1 ,• , or 4 ' 1 I » < I I f . r 1 I •* 4I f .-p .p s I I i k t I I I .C' .1* ..J 5 ' c Ik Thursday, June 26, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HasringsBanner.com dI t' k 4 I 4 *l J. S'*., -»' ♦ ♦ I k i biographical information, along with an explanation of why the individual is being nominated. The reasons for the nomination can include accomplishments, vocational honors, awards received, community service, organizational memberships and any other helpful information. A nominee may reside anywhere but must be an alumnus of HHS. Nominations can be mailed to Merry Ossenheimer at 1303 E. M-79 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058 before the July 15 deadline. Tickets for the upcoming HHSAA banquet must be purchased in advance and are on sale for $30 each at The General Store and the Hastings Public Library on State Street. The next alumni association board meeting is June 29 at the offices of J-Ad Graphics on M-43. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. For more information on the annual banquet or the HHSAA, persons may call 269-9488363.— DM .-^f^ 7 w A L .'■^i ■«~ 5P Meet the Nobel Peace Prize winner and one of the world's greatest leaders. Lech Walesa will lake you behind the scenes of one of history’s greatest turning points - and into the future we must build together. REGISTER NOW: www.HistoryExplorer.com ♦ ♦ t �z 4 ♦ & I 1 4^ I J J 1 .I j 4 J *1 9 I 6 Thursday, June 26, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 'iv I . /■ f ! a ii/ www.HastingsBanner.com / f lEB • '* J OBITUARIES M-. I $ a <M. .» T’ 9 I* <f hl t 'f { 3fj /I V 3^ VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I 4* »» ««■. Jir a*- Michael Eugene Martin Sr. Michael Eugene Martin Sr., passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on May 18,1947, Mike’s life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to Delton and its residents, his love for his family, and his passion for service. Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Helen (Kuhtic) Martin. His memory will be cherished by his devoted daughter Michelle (Brad) Van Buren, his son Michael Martin Jr., and his adored granddaughters Sydney Marie and Mackenzi Bailee Van Buren. Mike’s extended family, including his siblings-in-law Jerry Lass, Judy (Robert) Anderson, Joseph (Valerie) Kuhtic, Denise (Robert) Wisniewski, Marilyn (Tom) Wilcox, Cheryl Kuhtic, and several nieces and nephews, will miss his presence deeply. His special friend, JR Homister, will fondly remember the times they shared. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Helen (Geib) Martin, his sister Janice Lass, brother-in-law Paul J. Kuhtic, and his close aunt and uncle Glennice “Tootie” and Jim Hock. A proud graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, class of 1965, Mike’s work ethic was evident from an early age. His career at Family Fare in Delton spanned over 50 years, where he started as a bagger at 15 and rose through the ranks to become a meat cutter, assistant director, and finally the store director. After retirement, Mike dedicated over ten years as a funeral assistant at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. His dedication to his professions was matched only by his commitment to his country as a veteran of the United States Army. Mike’s involvement in his community 1 was extensive and heartfelt. A member of the Rotary for over 25 years, serving as past president, he forged many lifelong friendships. He was a supporter and volunteer at Casa Amparo in Reynosa, Mexico, where he made several mission trips, and a past member of the Lions Club. Mike’s love for Delton was evident in his recent honor as the Grand Marshall of Delton’s Founders Day Festival. He took pride in keeping his town beautiful as part of the Adopt a Highway cleanup crew. A devout Detroit Tigers fan, Mike also enjoyed making his own sausage and was a beloved member of the “monthly haircut crew.” His faith led him to be an active part of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Mike cherished his role as Papa, and he relished the time spent with his granddaughters. He told the girls he loved them more than the Detroit Tigers. Mike’s life was a testament to service, family, and community. His warmth, generosity, and leadership will be profoundly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family has suggested that family and friends wear Tiger Apparel. A funeral mass took place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Fr. Harold Potter officiated. Burial with military honors took place Monday, June 23, 2025 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making Memorial contributions to the Delton Rotary Club. Please visit www. williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Mike’s family. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Worship Togeth er SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. 4 i; li 4) I Os 9 /• LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. z WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and II a.m. Sunday. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Ilse Maria Fechner HotUneltids&Eqolpmeot 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Mi 49058 945-9541 4 Ilse Maria Fechner, age 97, died life. peacefully at home on May 13, Ilse is survived by her t f 2025. children, Nancy (Bill) She was born and raised in Feldpausch, Christina ) Kassel, Germany and emigrated and John; grandson, to Hastings, Ml in 1949. She Jonathan; brothers, I married Wolfram in 1951. They Gunter and Klaus (Maria) bought a dairy farm where they Bachmann; nephew, Eric; worked and raised their three ■ niece, Sonja. children until retiring in 1988. ■ She was preceded in Ilse and Wolf then moved to death by her husband Ocean Resorts on Hutchinson Island, FL Wolfram of 57 years; sisters, Edith and which remained their home until their Heloa. passing. Celebration of life will be announced at Ilse was a kind and caring person and a later date. touched the hearts of many. She enjoyed Memorial contributions may be made visits with family and friends, playing to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1850 cards and her traditional afternoon 6th Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32960 or to a coffee and cake. charity of your choice in her name. She was a member of Our Savior Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lutheran Church in Vero Beach. She had Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, a strong faith that guided her through Vero Beach. .4 J J ihl I ip I .'1 L' ) i it II I witei Ti r not boa 1 » * L. I 9 1 I r J ■ I 19 WWtOSfij I 5 • « i|>T0c sm t ♦> r I J : M ew bft2 ''W Il 1 I 4 I I I, . A5 ■ r ♦ tl* I ( ". T .. < A r 1 I t 4 I ♦ ’ I r r 4 a r* I G'- I < I' t. • ► I * > 1 G.’ I 1 i 4 * I k' i Patricia Kay Fussman i II t Patricia Kay Fussman, age 85, of Hastings, Ml, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. She was born on June 2,1940, in Grand Rapids, Ml, the beloved daughter of Joseph Faiks and Florence Liszewski. Patricia graduated from Union High School and earned her nursing degree from Mercy Central School of Nursing. She devoted many years to her career as a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital, where her compassion and care touched countless lives. A woman of deep Catholic faith, Patricia was a devoted parishioner of both Holy Family and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Churches. Her life was anchored in prayer, daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and pilgrimages that nurtured her profound relationship with Jesus and His Blessed 51 Mother. Patricia found joy in life’s simple pleasures—listening to music, solving puzzles, playing word games and euchre, and of course, “just putzing around.” She cherished time with her family, always offering a listening ear, a warm hug, or a heartfelt prayer. Known for her love of games, she would teach them to others, especially the grandkids. She often treated her grandchildren to “birthdays with Grandma,” always ending with a “quick visit with Jesus” in adoration. She was always down for a baby cone at Dairy Queen which was the r X t best way to finish errands. She was known to break into song, especially "Let There Be Peace on Earth,” when her grandkids argued. Ever playful, she loved to tell jokes to anyone she met. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Fussman; her daughter, Kari Thompson; her son-in-law, Stephen Feldpausch; and her parents, Joseph and Florence. Patricia is survived by her children: Kelly (Edward) Maurer, Kevin (Martha) Fussman, and Kyle (Carla) Fussman; her siblings, Fred (Kathy) Faiks and Doreen (Dan) Chilver; grandchildren, John (Joan), Matt (Kate), Jennifer (Corey), Chris (Jenny), Mary (Daniel), Joe (Mara), Mark, Dylan, Tyler, Kayla, Nathan (Ashley), Megan, and Gabriella; and great-grandchildren. Gemma, Leo, Felicity, Isaac, Adelaide, Juliana, Isla, Santiago, Jordyn, and Harper. Visitation was held Monday, June 23, 2025, with a Rosary at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway St., Hastings. A Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, June 24 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 805 S. Jefferson St., Hastings. Interment followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with a luncheon at the church afterward. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help cover expenses. Patricia will be remembered for her unwavering faith, generous heart, and the joy she brought to all who knew her. I 1 I I Continued from Page 1 body cameras was felt more acutely after that incident, said Zuzga. Body-worn cameras can help protect the county from liability. In turn, if an officer commits a wrongdoing, bodyworn cameras can help hold that officer accountable for his or her misdoings. 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Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf also mentioned cur rent efforts from Rep. Angela Rigas for a $230,000 state budget appropriation to the county to offset the cost of the camera and radio purchase. “I appreciate our partnership with Motorola, thanks for coming here and answering our questions. And our jail and officers, we’re looking forward to providing that additional safety and . transparency for our community, for what that’s going to bring. It’s a new chapter for Barry County,” said County Board Chair Dave Jackson. “We know it’s a little bit incident-driven off of something that happened, and now dif ferent stories, we want to eliminate that in our future. We look forward to this next chapter with our law enforcement and with their protection and security going forward.” 1 t J . 1 II i / I b at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Sloetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 4 — > I < . I I 11 i! I » .'••r �lb r i •Br % ?4X * V. * t 1K ■* www.HastingsBanner.com h * 3^ Thursday, June 26, 2025 • THE HASTINGS BAMHER 7 K TURNING BACK THE PAGES Ir % k * 7 n f-. « V HASTINGS’ POST OFFICE: ‘The mail must go through 3 WU 'h* Il I H ' io « jMIOi c rr-. '1 1u, H. ♦ L : '■ 4 i*1 ■' I 3a I I r tJC •Tt t .-i: I I I4 I ai- * ■"tt’’ bGJ.'fU A. . k f sfi 'ia at. I I tBJ 4 T •bc Since 1839, the United States Postal Service has played a central role in the daily life of Hastings, Michigan—faithfully connecting this growing commu nity to the wider world. Over the decades, as Hastings evolved fi’om a frontier settlement into a bustling coun ty seat, the post office kept pace—relocating multiple times within the downtown business district to meet ±e expanding needs of its citizens. Each move marked a new chapter in the city’s development, reflecting both the grov^ of commerce and the changing rhythms of communication in small-town America. Barry County received its name on April 29, 1829, when the Michigan Territorial Legislature officially created the county. The name honored William T. Barry, who was serving as U.S. Postmaster General in President Andrew Jackson’s cabinet at ffiat time. Although ±e county was fonnally organized a decade later, on March 15, 1839, it had borne ±e name “Barry” since its initial establishment in 1829. This naming was part of a broader trend in which several newly formed Michigan counties were named after members of Jackson’s cabinet—often referred to as the state’s “cabinet counties.” Before the spring of 1839, mail bound for Hastings had to be retrieved on horseback from Gull Prairie or Yankee Springs—a grueling 40-mile round trip over primitive forest trails. That year marked a turning point with the opening of a local post office and the appointment of Willard Hays as Hastings’ first postmaster. Hays had arrived fi’om New York in 1837 and was not only the town’s inaugural postmaster but also Barry County’s first sheriff and a printer by trade. At the time, postage for a single letter cost 25 cents, and, in its first year of opera tion, the post office collected less than one dollar. Hays would continue to serve in the role for ±e next 10 years. In 1839, Willard Hays married Ann McClellan and constructed the first fi'ame house in Hastings, near the comer of Jefferson and State streets. It was in this home that he established both his print shop and the town’s first post office. The next significant relocation occurred when the post office moved to a brick storefi-ont, now the site of Al & Pete’s Sport Shop. By 1879, the post office in Hastings was sending and receiving two daily mails, two trip-weekly mails, and one semi-weekly mail. Ford Motor wouldn’t begin production of their Model A car until 1903, so the horse and buggy would continue as the principal mode of transportation for another 20 years. By the mid-1920s, automobiles were becoming increasingly common, thanks in part to the introduction of Ford’s Model T in 1908 and the steady improvement of road infrastruc ture. However, mail delivery in rural areas still relied on horse-drawn wagons. During the winter months, sleighs were used to navigate the snow-covered roads throughout the county. Sanborn’s 1916 insurance map shows the post office at 149 W State St, which would later become Miller Ice Cream and is presently the location of Miller Real Estate Offices. They would remain at this location until 1925 when they moved to 109 S. Court St. In 1923, the U.S. Post Office Department implement ed a significant change to improve the efficiency of iJiarT' 4 <‘nt Special to The Banner 1 ■‘SjJ-.’b *¥} \ ’ /<.iF • i 'I 1 -Bl '4 x> ■'’I il '7 ’■ *.j. > • rfiq V Ml A J * • f I i ♦ fBi ■<r^ •* J •I / ''I Jx •W‘ \ IJ . 0 ! JI « I I 'N •F ’ • 'k c. 1 s > Hu ■ <-iV r 'b 4 t 1 < r. n c ■ inoui J ■r r, p , 1 » I 5 ' k * ::i< i. f .') ■■ -lit JI r9 I 4 t { .1 E *' a t !>u- / .i.i' u J Jj : Oli* VMii 4 • •• J' *•» z I ( J *IX it'i 1r ) X •4 . Jv <n iL •( ri/ ')’ i * ?3&J > > -’IW rrfo Li. 14 -kr - UJ /fatei'- nna» kL ’ hnyu. - Ai L T I QI ** ■ 7^0111. zhr ■ l i L-Rbi. ' ? >«u ‘ n ?^2i ^4 TlfJ k . 1 •“ I J J tJ< M-l □41 I 74£C 't - ri " ♦ ■ »lttaErn ot W. f f X. T421i AX* *’! i •H L I III dfaS'I]^! rn \f I J- ’ p 'If f j « »' > * tl I) *8ll| -I A I 4 rf aii-i.. • k J htr X T* J f r-i hfT.ftwjifaM - ’*^- VI I I - *<n- •> ;.'rH > < 4 I t ‘ I I •* I •V." 1 I J I I :}i 0 •1? I ' ? J ' ! '3? ; ■ r I li ' iJ I i f I • n4 bJ . ..-Hl. • f' 11 rn ' ; 1.1 L>‘^ 4 i .'' ’ 3 L/jjfjr <' t «• t t r ly t'fh' i-W 4 11 t 1 » 'ft',; 01 r Li,? t V • 1 1.. }-j1''< ann Sj:, fc fr I i t i'.iJ ,-F»(9rt44«ai^ ■ I 1 r !«4esE«? ■ •X^.si■ r jHhC- I I I I e - 'HI . If > ? /-I! I ,'l J. a 1 ; ff- * i'u J ui; .b t >* Av** I ( I r r I J-: J % f ?' .Hm<s I ty J It sr It - 1 ) ! J. * ?'H’ » t' ■‘ fr,’ f? ' ( I .',1 ’ ■J I hj.'ru! I : if, ' ojI cfe) I r i I Ah I h 1 k»— .£S$ ' The post office would remain in the stately S. Church St. location for the next 38 years. After the post office vacated the premises in 1963, the building was repur posed for use as a public library. The doors opened in January 1965, with Florence Wilson serving as the first librarian. Forty-two years later, in June 2007, the Hastings Public Library relocated to its current facility at the east end of State Street. The original Church Street building, located across fi*om the courthouse, now houses the MSU Extension and other county offic es and has been renamed the “Tyden Center.” Another historically significant milestone in Hastings’ mail delivery came on July 1,1963, when the U.S. Postal Service introduced the five-digit ZIP code sys tem. The first digit identified a broad geographic region (49058), while the remaining numbers pinpointed the destination with increasing precision. Tliis innovation greatly improved the efficiency of mail sorting and delivery. In 1983, the system was further refined with the introduction of ZIP+4, which added foui* additional digits to identify even more specific delivery points within the original five-digit area. Today, the Hastings Post Office is located at 209 W. Mill St, Hastings, MI 49058, and holds the designation of a First-Class facility, serving approximately 8,386 patrons in ZIP code area 49058. The cunent postmastei' is Meagan Sheehy, overseeing a staff of 25 employees. This includes five city carriers, nine rural carriers, three clerks and one custodian. With every relocation—fi'om Hays’ print shop to the brick storefront now occupied by AI & Pete’s, to the longtime location at 109 S. Church, and finally to the cunent facility on Mill Street—the Hastings Post Office has remained a fixture of civic life. Today, under the leadership of Postmaster Meagan Sheehy, the office continues its tradition of public service with a dedicated staff and a legacy that reflects nearly two centuries of communication, connection and community. David Miller is a moderatorfor the * ‘Hastings History ” Facebook group. DAVID MILLER William Barry mail delivery by requiring every residence in Hastings to have ei±er a mailbox or a mail slot. Prior to this mandate, letter carriers were expected to deliver mail directly to recipients at their doors, often waiting for sopeone to answer, which greatly slowed the process. Under the new regulation, announced in March of that year, households wi±out a proper mail receptacle would no longer receive doorstep delivery. Instead, their mail would be held at the local post office until compliance was met. This policy, known as Order No. 196, marked a major step toward modernizing postal operations and served as a precursor to further innova tions in home and rural mail delivery. On May 1,1925, the Hastings Post Office moved into a newly constructed building at 109 South Church Street with William L. Shutters serving as postmaster. £ m I t i Post office XsHsg’x f i ✓ I T i 1 * > w '■ '*A.’ k.'' ? Post 0 H I I w» i' A r < iCE ft 5 * * '' t I kb ■**, Aft «« ■■Ks > 1 F ■f i i-j H T *« 1, w *■ f I I £ F « 1 ' Ft A H*** fl X♦ ♦ • 5 a k*’?} r X J I I f 4 •< MV>S*Vk ' Jr /*- i ( ?1 / . J "9* I ii.lBt'Ai**- < 5^ “ •X 'T ^1' r Al h«v. ? 9s 1 The Hastings Post Office has had many homes throughout its history. This photo was taken around 1912 when mailing a letter cost three cents - in front of what is now Al & Pete’s Sport Shop. Courtesy photos I » i-k V* I •Mu** Mb* SU- ■y i •»*** I » -w * < 4 1 » * • *A <*'1 4 I. \V ?r. . I I s ri )a **♦ '1^' • ?' >«• 1 f < f •Mi * » t 4 I w A ■ nt ■W» ■>. * 4 . r 1 I W<" -■ ^ X u *»! •I B > ■Ps’K Sv**’ t'"" t k > I 1 * 4. ■J* '■ 1 n i* I i >19 ■'>ar ’T’ w *w>' V 1 n ftl F "• > »■ 5^ y • ) 4 4*> • X b h 1 K iS^ i; ’. *** I /*?S ar l.f 1 dtoK* .4' p: I r w ’.4 sij'' V 1 tr’%.' » e V !»’ •X -1 J*?' I •t . t. I !.*< « I B s. ! < % s. 1 r i i jl On May 1, 1925, the Hastings Post Office moved into a newly constructed building at 109 S. Church Street. Today, the building is home to the Tyden Center. ft r sx !<- IB >1 T' T T* ■ A S' 7 9 r t I < ’’•b ' I 4 « a 1^ .£ *11 t k f I .«« «« «*s> k 1 if ■». *< A I ■J* fl d •MrMMaiMh*'* ' •^T. .• ? > .IP® t •• iC 4 .4 . ♦ IW * • 4 .s j !. t I 1I I I t '^Uj 1< ? I**- •I** ir- I 'M, t ■ •w •f I-'. -Jb , I r The photograph at right, taken around 1901, shows three mail wagons operating out of Hastings, with the town’s fire barn visible in the background. s5 f 1-.—'AP ! ! a’’ ; r-^i <■ V Z. I' h * > 0 • < 4 ■ X. * d early 1900s photo, standing beside his U.S. Mail sleigh, is Charles Gaskill. 4 * s • •< During the winter months in the early days of mail, sleighs were used to navigate the snow-covered roads ihroughout the county. Pictured here in this » V-. / •:y ?l. !< ) $ u . 11 A I xF .«* ±“7 > r >’’'®llra”% ♦ ■ - I z 4 T f . a ■1 0 I r 5 .-■S free Eshma^®® . <1 <. V T 1 • Closed-Cell Foam insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 01 I i I ' -iltl:. , rf W'i r. I J V .4 JB *r 517-983-0954 )( ’i •< it r. The Hastings Post Office is located today at 209 W. Mill Street. I I I 1 I ♦ ♦ Start Saving Today - Use Spray Foam �r I 8 Thursday, June 26, 2025 HfH/ SIiNGSBANNER FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, July 17,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael David Soya, an unmarried man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 19,2019, and recorded on December 26, 2019, as Document Number: 2019-012696, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 30, 2025 and recorded June 04, 2025 by Document Number: 2025-004591, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Frfty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 15/100 ($59,210.15) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Assyria, Bar^ County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point 10.12 chains South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; Thence South 16 1/2 feet; Thence East 3.162 chains; Thence North 16 1/2 feet; Thence West 3.162 chains to the place of beginning. Also conveying commencing 41 rods, 12.4 links South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22 of said Assyria Township: Thence East 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence South 12 rods 16.2 links; Thence West 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence North to beginning, all in Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Commonly known as: 13165 S M-66 HWY, BELLEVUE, Ml 49021 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: June 19, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. GaeeNo.25MI00398-l (06-19)(07-10) Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. ' -4; Notice is given under section 3212 of the in'-' ♦ -*’* » -e? ri' ^5 ft" -w . revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part F •w I • I* •"r ef 6 the mortgage may be greater on the day of ilB I does not automatically entitle the purchaser fl Tk < 4 i m .r ■r * it 4/ 259 I naa A potential purchaser is encouraged to * > PM on July 3, 2025. The amount due on to free and clear ownership of the property. V > J Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale 4 » 9' at the place of holding the circuit court in < 1* < .Z<- ft of them, at a public auction sale to the . H f if .''•ft. 4 highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check -i' IE I www HastingsBanner com I •tf i ..J Ik r, > Ai « 4 • cnse: contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of ♦r which may charge a fee for this information. r MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Pamela Wurm, k a single woman Original Mortgagee: United . -V f' S I if f 'I States of America acting through the Rural Housing or successor agency. Service < V «<• ♦ United States Department of Agriculture Date of mortgage; March 2004 05, Recorded on March 10, 2004 Recording Instrument 1123431. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Forty- Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Five and 34/100 Dollars ($142,645.34) Mortgaged premises: Located Hastings, Barry the Township in County and described ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT AS RECORDED IN LIBER known as 1989 Campground Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, abandoned 600.3241a, MCL in in accordance which case with the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the properly at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for < r< I c «, I Jf' I Registration going on for annuai Summerfest 5K, Fun Run I r « « u* • '# I 4 Packet pick-up and late registration for the race can be done Friday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Corwell Health Pennock Wellness Center. Day of packet pick-up and late registration will be held at Thomapple Plaza from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. for the 5K and from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the fun run Aug. 23. The 5K race opens at the comer of Railroad Street and State Street in downtown Hastings and mostly follows the riverfront before returning to finish at Thomapple Plaza. The race, hosted by the Corwell Health Pennock Wellness Center, will take off at 8 a.m. All proceeds go to the Corwell Health Foundation at Pennock Hospital to reinvest in programs offered through the Pennock Wellness Center. Registration is already underway for the annual Hastings Summerfest 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run as a part of the annual celebration in downtown Hast ings the final weekend of August. The race is set for Saturday, Aug. 23. The cost to participate in the 5K Run/ Walk is $35 for those over 18 and $25 for those 18 years old or younger. The price increases beginning Aug. 1 for those over 18. Registration can be done online at the Hastings Summerfest page ofrunsignup.com. The free kids I-mile Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. There will be free T-shirts for the kids. Adults receive a 5K race T-shirt as part of their registration. Sign-up for the fun run can be done on runsignup, com as well. .sF' ' t 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29. Commonly unless Registration is open now on runsignup.com for the annual Hastings Summerfest 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run which will be held Aug. 23 in downtown Hastings. File photo of as: LOT 20 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES, THEREOF. s J* I • ■ .< ’ 1 I I r- * I « *■ * 4' k ' IF ’ III T’ 1 u -• . t J I f’ I t I J i 0 . it ' .jf t ♦ i fl ) I . ■ ftft' A V ? f * ij' I I f »«* --«in) ft J dh' li-»**• V- telephone number stated in this notice. a ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite fl fl . 1 300, Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 24- . oslei 031216 n 5fU«O AiM flawry CMNifl «*>*<*l*** '\.. J 1 4/ ■ .-1 sters I- I 1 {. Kurt fk. I . ’l 'J n K» T f ■U *>/'• the party foreclosing the mortgage at the (06-05)(06-26) >• )' J ' ti-i 5— 'i'! f ; 'iir .£ >* I I I ,-n^ / i « .1 . r# *> e J I fl < j 'Hi t • I I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, entered on May 12,2025 and in accordance with Michigan Court Rule 3.403(B), the undersigned Commissioner, William Buhl, having the authority to do so, will sell at public auction the real property situated in the Township of Baltimore, County of Barry, State of Michigan, more particularly described as: Parcel I: The East Vi of the Southeast % and the Southeast % of the Northeast 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT: that portion of the Southeast % of the Southeast % of Section 16, Town 2 South, Range 8 West, lying South of the centerline of ( J I k I I I Maple Grove Road. Also: Any portion of the North of the North of the Northeast % of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, lying North of the centerline of Maple Grove Road, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel II: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, thence North on the West line of said Section 100 rods, thence East at right angles to said Section line 20 rods, thence Southeasterly to a point 40 rods North of a point on the South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 15, 60 rods East of said Southwest corner, thence South 40 rods to said South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter, thence West on said South line of the North one-half of said Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, 60 rods to the place of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known As: Vacant Land Parcel Nos: 08-02-016-276-00 and 08-02-015-301-00, respectively (the “Property"). The Property is comprised of the two (2) parcels referenced above. For the purposes of the sale, the legal description shall not be separated, and the Property shall be conveyed in its entirety to the successful bidder. If the street address or tax identification number(s) above are inconsistent with the legal description above, the legal description shall govern and control. The sale will be conducted on July 17,2025 at 1:00 PM at the following location: The Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. Terms of Sale 1. The sale wilt be conducted by public auction to the highest bidder. 2. The successful bidder will be required to pay in cash or certified funds the full purchase immediately at the time of sale. 3. The property is sold “as is" and “where is," without any warranties or representations as to the condition of the property. 4. The sale is Jr. on JULY 3,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Sundago Park, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 71, Barry County Records. 65 Sundago Park St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined accordance with MCLA abandoned in §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such subject to all existing encumbrances, easements, and restrictions of record. 5. Placing the highest sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to contact the Barry County Register of Deeds Office or a title insurance company for additional information, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Additional Information For further information regarding the sale, interested parties may contact the undersigned Commissioner at: William Buhl 35903 64th Ave, PO Box 411 Paw Paw, Ml 49073 269-716-0318 property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 27,2025 (06-05)(07-10) Dated: June 5,2025 File No. 25-007226 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (06-05)(06-26) 2ai\ '. Soil’.. 4. V I F 1 ?• k i (H k* f : aiS^L nw •XiS'.:.. Ik >• e z T u* r ■ ■ft.. mJ*. fl,'..- IB 4 »V r I I * , ’7. I I CsSt** 1. » i- w I1 I* ' >11 . 3! /• ,i^5k, ,• Y'» bvMMi ■ \W j •saasr- * I 1 ?J L.. .tf? /.I, ■ h . ft »w uJC V kfl % i F J «Hr»^. v «|||^ W/ r - VA 1 f Blfct . tv*: $ -w 1. TW 4 n * *A > * 1 > *^5 w ' ' 4 * I ! I i KjI r !: I ( Si I.’ f 1 4 5fl w hL U' *« ik?' Ji » I' 35". a*.*c I '■ 1 J ■* 6 ■ ) i- p. 4 h Sy I y* r 9’ .A ^7 i A in k.’ 1 1 The Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings (pictured) and the recently refurbished pool at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville both have morning and afternoon hours for those looking to get in the water in town this summer. Photo by Brett Bremer J Q) ' I 1 - - i >. *«E‘ - . >* n,Tni(..5t I I ft I i 4 j; I I 'i I < * V Pools open in Hastings and Middleville throughout the summer Brett Bremer Sports Editor In addition to the multitude of lakes and pondsand theThomappIe River roll ing through the heart of Barry County, a couple community pools are open to help area residents try and beat the heat this summer too. The recently refurbished pool at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville is open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. with its four 25-yard swim lanes, music play ing, updated locker rooms and floaties, noodles, kickboards and more available upon request. Admission is $2 per per son per visit, and there are also options available for 12-visit passes and yearly passes. Children under three are free. The pool in Middleville is also open from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday for lap swimming. Swimmers are asked to enter the high school through door B9, near the weight room on the south side ofthe high school. There are also Aqua Motion and Gen tle Aquafit classes going on on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Aqua Motion classes run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. 1 JJ1^ I >« s r> a* f I 11 > * in - k' 1 r 'I and Gentle Aquafit classes from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The two independent, drop-in water fitness classes are open to everyone for $2 per class. No registration is needed. The TK pool will be closed July 3,4^ 5 for the 4th of July holiday. The Community Education and Rec reation Center pool in Hastings is also open throughout the summer. There are lap swim times from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, and from 7 a.m to 10 a.m. on Saturdays. There is open swim at the CERC from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Those morning sessions are extended to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at the pool. On Saturdays, there is also open swim from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The CERC hours for the summer are 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The CERC is open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The CERC summer schedule also in cludes yoga, martial arts, Pilates, water aerobics and other activities. 4 Lu I I I 4' 1 I iK S H L* •»* '■!:► -«bw ’TO fJ s . C p. ’ .‘r « i I I « « t- S ’•rnx I «./ * t ft • 5 •I ,I 4 > , t-, !■ 'iV".' TOhL K< t W ••rtTW - '■ ' • '^i- ' • 1 1 xi r *1 ■. 1! I - V OO I:; F nL^ V 4 •t k' X - t ^iEFAf^VSK^J *.* u /'Wi 'll ‘•r r t^. i f’T. •- A «i t k I Tfr. I 5 4 > fll •s C •V t?b *rj •I t J I. 51 C ‘ * X- I < u t• , Mp* T' 'J a' I I ■■ I r K !--■}’■ k X <4. J /■^l I. ■ r, I 1 ! I' \ I I, J i 'I f. y rr la r “Tl II li r■ ’» 1 I v-V. '-i' k I * i i I I 1- ■ -Ik' 11 ."I ’'K “ I ., s % r ’4 ’ u •9 ■’ff-^ Vt t I' 4 .J 1’ r I “k • f • '/■! • ♦ ♦ r I k L ' t X . . .V I % li i k 1 ■M. t I' il I •.\ l' i -1 » b^qw i• ■ ■kJ —n - L fl k Vf'I* > k • .1 t MJ I. r ♦ • k < »«r«»rs« I r- mMr- iBMH' -’ ■ 1 BBT >• ' «*»* u• jaawN* NOTICE Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM * ft k’ I 1 I Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL ' 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JULY 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or - a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perry Snook, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Home Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2021 and recorded April 5,2021 in Instrument Number 2021-004544 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 20, 2024, in Instrument Number 2024004599, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One. Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Fve and 48/100 Dollars ($182,685.48). < n y NOTICE Case No. 24-629-CZ, Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division NOTICE OF SALE BY COMMISSIONER TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: M* I *ftk • A " Xk Ik A 4 >■> , RJ_ « •I * ^r I. 1 u2k I - �t K*: p I 4 1 I I A I I t 'A.- V" f r 5 1 •J < X J L'J He M « V i ■►5 r«i > 'i .t ? h! ' V ■ t I Oa- t •xe 1 * ■r_ A ' V Rr^:. i •l * 0 { j *rr L r- . •X L ft ^ss*: "Wl A ■M* V. 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I J ^vn ^-iB ‘ Shra. «9 ■ f »i <- 'I r ft^ « A ’ I e .4 £ s<w J z v.l 'r •>^ •J . .2 ,5ft n I . / r u . ■I » a ♦ I i r 4 ■ > •ri ■I 1 I d i II r ‘ ..-W ■ M <* nrr ♦ « .94 a1 » IV V ii J 1 I ' * ' I - *. mv I i: ■Air fcl 3 « • .r «« I TT. ■: I *^4^4 Ifirt •TI» 1 ■' 9 » j { I « 99 • -el I A , .1^’ I I 1 1 , f.' rV I * »r (• A Boaters can help report invasive species during next week’s Bioblitz Those spending time on or in the wa ter this summer can help the Michigan Invasive Species Program by identify and reporting aquatic invasive species. Early detection of new or emerging invasive species, like those on Michigan's W^aich List, greatly improves chances to slow their spread or posstbh eradicate a population. The 18 aquatic invasive species on Michigan’s Watch List have been identi fied as posing an immediate or potential threat to Michigan’s economy, environ ment or human health. These species have either never been conftrmed in the wild in Michigan or have a limited known distribution. The list includes 10 aquatic plants, five fish, tw o crayfish and the New Zealand mudsnail. Populations of watch list aquatic spe cies, including yellow floating heart, wa ter lettuce, parrot feather and red swamp crayfish have been detected in Michigan through reporu from peoplejust like you who noticed something unusual in the water, took photographs and reported what they found. Information about watch list species, including identifying characteristics, photos and illustrations, can be found on the Walch List webpage of the michigan.gov website. Sightings of aquatic plants on the watch list can be reported year-round to EGLE’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program. All watch list species can be reported through the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network’s website or smartphone app, found at MISIN. MSU.edu. To encourage public involvement in reporting aquatic invasive species, the Michigan Clean WalerCorps(MiCorps) is hosting its first-ever statewide aquatic invasive species BioBlitz from June 28 July 6, 2025. Volunteers are asked to use the iNaturalist app to document suspected aquatic invasive plants and animals across Michigan’s lakes, rivers, wetlands and streams. Boaters, paddlers, anglers, nature lovers, and anyone interested in contributing to invasive species early detection can simply snap photos of aquatic species they encounter. The Mi Corps jiMun of experts, along with the i Naturalist user community, can help with identification. Folks can join the project by visiting the MiCorps web site or find the MiCorps AIS Detection BioBlitz on iNaturalist. Volunteers are asked to upload photos of aquatic species while enjoying Mich igan's waters. Observations will help experts monitor and manage invasive species. All confirmed reports of aquatic invasive species will be communicated to EGLE iind MISIN by MiCorps staff. Reports of watch list species are investigated by the Michigan Invasive Species Program, a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Natural Resources. When a report is confirmed as positive, staff assess the risk posed by the invading species, review response options and, if feasible, plan and imple ment a response. “For aquatic invasive plants, responscs are tailored to the situation," said Billy Keipcr, aquatic biologist with EGLE, Keiper has worked on Michigan's aquatic invasive plant early detection and response team, part of the MISP, since the team's inception in 2011. The team's responses are supported by funds from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. “If we find large populations or they span multiple locations, we reach out to partners like ctwperalivc invasive species management areas, volunteers and contracted pesticide applicators who work with us to remove or treat the invasive plants and educate the affected communities on how to prevent spread, said Keiper. Smaller discoveries, such as those found in private ponds, may provide the opportunity to eradicate the plant from the area entirely. For watch list aquatic plants, eradication is usually the goal when feasible. Response actions often require one to two years of treatment, followed by three years of post-treat ment monitoring to ensure regrowth doesn't occur. To date, 11 populations of aquatic invasive plants on the watch list have been eradicated. Several additional locations are nearing eradication status, as regrowlh hasn't been observed for consecutive years following treatment. Keiper is leading the response to the first detection of hydrilla in Michigan. Hydrilla, considered the world’s most invasive aquatic plant, was confirmed by EGLE staff in two small, adjacent private ponds near Berrien Springs in *> ‘H. i * T J —% J -t *11 <C.J i JI * 4 4 4 " . 4 4* .V c J 4* I 1 f f 4-7 f I! ft 4 *? »# »»- » " J I J » » I* 1' -• ,r I I >«s^ V I .ft K r ; ■ 4 f c ) ,v a t r I ft «• 4 t *• V 1 I a c- I I r. fc . <4 1 ■ft p 1 . • I, - I ' I -r i ft I ’ 3 c .’•s'ii r.'* a ' a ft ' / k • < ■ ! •)! A» J .4 I * •4 ii*’ 1'^ 3 : r- ■i Jl N I* i I*-' I- I § / ;* ^3 V ? ■. -f' J.* st •4 -1 ' ' .J4 u r 'jf . 1^ B ■4 J • ii’*l *1’ /I I 4 r 4 r’f .'4‘' *7 i* w ’ * ‘ p./ t’ •« 4 ft 9 I r > 4 J tr ft** » z I » r T-E hastmS BAMHER www.HastingsBanner com 4 > 1 Thursday, June 26, 2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY notx:e to crecxtors PUBLIC NOTICE OF HERBICIDE APPLICATION Decedent's Estate CASE NO. arxl JUDGE 2025-30133-OE The Daltons Inc., its main office at 8657 Court adOess: 206 West Court Street Ste. 302. Hastings. Mt 49058 N. Syracuse-Webster Rd., Syracuse. IN 46567, has been contracted by Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Sarxlra Lee /Vktson. Date of Co Road Commission birth; January 21.1943. TO ALL CREDfTORS: NOTICE TO CREDfTORS: The decedent tenance services at designated Swtra Lee AdcSson. dred April 19. 2025. Crecktors of the decedent are noMied that al ctetfns agamst the estate wil be kxever barred unless presented to Larvia representative withm 4 months after the date of pubfecabon of this nobce. Berrien County in 2023. After surx eying the extent of the infestation and com pleting an initial herbicide treatment to prevent spread, the response team initialed a major dredging project in 2025 to eradicate the species. Keiper w ill walk through the hydrilla response effort from detection to the recent excavation in the upcoming NotMISpecies webinar, “Digging in; Michigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla" (9 a.m Wednesday, June 25). Boaters are reminded to follow slate law by taking steps at the launch site after trailering boats, and before getting on the road. Ensure that the watercraft, trai ler and any conveyance used to trans port them are free of aquatic organisms, including plants. Remove all drain plugs and drain alt water from bilges, ballast tanks and live wells. If possible, allow boats, trailers and gear to dry in the sun for 5 to 7 days or wash with a pressure washer or chem ical disinfectant or dry surfaces with a towel to present the spread of hard-losee zebra mussel larvae. New Zealand mudsnaits and didymo cells. Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is cooperatively implemented by the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Natural Resources. The Michigan Clean Water Corps (M iCorps) is a statew ide volunteer water quality monitoring program established by the Michigan Department ofEnvironmenl, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to engage citizens in monitoring and un derstanding Michigan’s water resources. MiCorps is administered by Michigan Stale University Extension under the direction of EGLE and in partnership with the Huron River Watershed Council and the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association. -BB Barry to perform cus tom chemical vegetation control main side locations throughout the county. In doing so. they will be broadcast ap plying the following EPA-registered ma- Parks, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street 9302. Hastings, Ml 49(^ and the personal New Zealand mudsnaii >n a Michigan stream. The snail is one of a number of plants and animals on the Michigan's Invasive Species watch list Michigan ONR Photo 9 Lile. r r X-P ar Alligare MSM 60(Metsulfuron Methvll, Do not enter or allow entry into treated Date: June 18. 2025 Benjamin J Herbert P70082 5830 Venture Park Dr. Kalamazoo. Ml 49009 269459-1432 Lanita Parks 5362 Wakley Dr. Delton. Ml 49046 269-9244476 areas until sprays have dried. This application will be completed by certified applicators employed by The Daltons Inc,, during the months of Au gust and/or September. Additional information may be request ed by contacting David Mohler or Brad Visit US online at mihomepaper.com Bolinger at 574-267-7511. WE APPLY EXCELLENCE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent 's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30145-DE William M. Doharty Court address: 206 West Court Street. Ste 302 Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Mark Andrew Krause. II, Deceased Date of birth: August X. 1981. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Mark Andrew Krause, II, dted September 22,2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Shaefyn Krause, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49056 and the personal representative withvi 4 months after the date of publicabon of this notice. Date: June 23,2025 Howard! bnden, P.C. Howard T. LirxJen P25438 29100 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 370 Southfield. Ml 46034 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30135-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste 302, Hasbngs. Mt 49056 Court telephone rw.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Robert J. Carter, Jr. deceased Date of birth; 8/21/1951. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Robert J. Carter, Jr., died 11/02/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Zia Shook, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 6-18-25 Todd M. Gambrell P57171 1605 Ashman Street Midland, Ml 46640 (248) 3584545 Shaelyn Krause 989-631-7626 Zia Shook 1948 118th Avenue Alegan, Ml 49010 16626 Birchview Drive Nunica, Ml 49448 (616) 655-6682 616-8904127 TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are summaries of Ordinance No. 181 and No. 182, which were adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at a regular meeting held on lune 18,2025. ORDINANCE 181 REZONING OF PROPERTIES IN LAND SECTION 2 SECTION 1 REZQNING PROPERTY LN LAND SECTION 2. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by rezoning two parcels containing approximately 22.4 acres on South Norris Road in Land Section 2, from the “R- Low Den sity Residential District" zoning classification to "A, Agricultural District" zoning classification, which properties are further described as 10991 South Norris Road tax parcel 12-002-012-00 and 10949 Vikings’ Thomas taking football talents to Trine South Norris Road tax parcel 12-002-013-00, respectively. SECTION 11 SEVERABILITY. The provisioni of this ordinance arc severable. SECTION 111. REPEAL/EFFECTIVE DATE. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith ve hereby repealed. Ihis Ordinance shall take effect eight dap following publication after adoption. ORDINANCE 182 MftlS^ VARIOUS ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS n i T * I r* rural operations, including, but not limited to horse boarding and riding stables, housing for transient Trine labor in connection with a farm operation, processing of agricultural products, and greenhouses and aXW ■■ I I •u Ai I T> SECTION 1 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6.6 A DISTRICT Ihis section amends Ar ticle VI. Section 6.6, A Agricultural District regarding land uses associated with commercial agrlcul- A' I nurseries. SECTION U AMEND 14 L/ Ihis section amends Article VI, Section 6.6-1, AP Agricultural Preservation District regarding land uses a.«ocialcd with commercial agricultural operations, including, but not limited to, horse boarding and riding stables, housing for transient labor in connection with a farm operation, processing of agricultural products, and greenhouses and nurseries. 1 I. . EWQq,! ! SECTION 111 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE UI, SECTION 3.1 DEFINITIONS AMENDMENTS. This section adds a definition of "fence". SECTION IV AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV. SECTION 4.32 FENCES. WALLS AND SCREENS. Ihis section amends provisions regarding fences and screening, including but not limited to, height restrictions, design restrictions, type restrictions, maintenance, and approval process. Vikings’ Thomas taking football talents to Trine Recent Lakewood High School graduate Jackson Thomas celebrates signing on with the Trine University Football program alongside Lakewood head coach Tim Swore this spring. Thomas played wide receiver, corner back and did some punting for the Vikings last fall during his senior season. Trine opens the 2025 football season at Christopher Newport, in Newport News. Va Photo provided SECTION V AMENDMENT TO ABTICLE IV. SECTION 4.41 SCHEDULE OF LOT, YARD, AND mum lot coverage requirements across zoning districts (Schedule of Lot. Yard and Area Requirements). SECTION VI AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV. SECTION 4.11 REMOVAL OF SOIL SAND OR OTHER MATERIAL Ihis section amends requirements regarding removal of soil, and other materi als, as well as regulations regarding dearing. grading, cutting, filling, excavation, removal of vegetation for property use. SECTION Vll SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable I ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Ihis Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) dap after its publication. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of these Ordinances has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy of the Ordinances may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working dap following the date of this publication. Visit us online at mihomepaper.com PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Rod Goebet Clerk lot 15 S. Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 �v* 10 Thursday, June 26, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com 9 5 Caledonia hockey co-op announces new head coach Tyler Jaenicke has been a perfect fit for Caledonia,” said named as the new head coach Fred Townsend, the now former of the Caledonia varsity boys’ Caledonia High School athletic hockey team. director who presided over Most recently, Jaenicke led Jaenicke’s hiring. “We’re excit multiple Bantam-level teams ed to have him lead our hockey with the Grand Rapids Blades program into the future.” to league championships, a While rebranded in recent Tyler Jaenicke District 6 title, and a State seasons as the Caledonia High Championship semifinal apSchool hockey team, the propearance. gram remains a co-op along with Jaenicke served as assistant coach at student-athletes from Lowell and Thor Grand Rapids Christian High School and napple Kellogg. was a three-year assistant captain when Jaenicke replaces Jeremy Bultema he played for Davenport University’s who guided the program to an 18-7-1 Men’s Dll Hockey Team. record last winter in what was his third “Tyler’s experience, leadership, and campaign with the team. commitment to student growth make him -BB a •» J -i 1 i I' *> 1 lb. -n? • i i - ’f /• f V 4n I e ♦ r * ••V 1 r f I, 3 a 'rti 'Hi r ■■ < 9 M / $ iJA 5^ • * • I ». *• I I 0 c**« \ « i( ■.■.I- f 9^ L i S ft f f » New Caledonia varsity hockey coach Tyler Jaenicke in action as a member of the Davenport University's Men’s Dll Hockey Team. Photos provided itt.. - jn ; ' iVr M *'4 >(!iir. 4 I ) i 'I I • I Lions improving their basketball skills this summer Brett Bremer -it << ’‘.7' •J 4 I I 1 *44 I SjJ k F' . '<1 ‘r .iT * r* > < k it camp that came through a few years ago to get tape on the floor to mark foot positions for the “perfect shot,” to avoid having to spend so much time lining kids up and making sure their feet are just -right. The kids know where to get their feet when it is time for a shooting drill, and return to that spot over and over again throughout the week. “IfI start out in that drill and I go, ‘toe.’ They’ll always go ‘knee, elbow wrist!’ If we can put that in muscle memory every time that this is where we start. If you don’t have a good foundation, you don’t have a good shot,” Joostberns said. Throughout the camp sixth graders who feel they are up to the challenge can work out with the middle school group or work on more of the basics with the fourth and fifth graders. As usual, lunch is provided for partic ipants and they each get a blue, rubber basketball. Joostberns said it makes him smile when he notices youngsters throughout the summer dribbling those balls along the downtown Nashville sidewalks. The camps have been open to all youngsters from around the area, not just Maple Valley students. Sports Editor Between 25 and 30 young basketball players filled each of the two gyms at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School Wednesday during day three of the Maple Valley Youth Basketball Camps going on in Nashville. Players in grades K-3 filled the west gym while ballplayers in grades 6-8 filled the east gym each afternoon last week. Sessions for 4-6 graders and a continuation of the 6-8 grade camp is going on this week, through Friday. Maple Valley Youth Basketball direc tor Tony Joostberns said the number of attendees at the camp this summer is a pretty regular number for recent years. Joostberns ran the young group through dribbling relays late in their Wednesday sessions, right-handed, left-handed, backwards, etc. “They’ve come a long way in three days, kids who couldn’t dribble at all. It’s amazing,” Joostberns said. “We do our jump stop, our dribbles, the perfect shot is a key to us. What is amazing is on the floor how quick they catch on,” he added. He learned fi*om a traveling basketball *< > *9& J ? > I k. B Li* t I I •( 4 1 -rfT* w— \ <- 4’ TlO flfiJ? ..iW I?., m _________________ Uu Lyle Jones takes off during a dribbling relay at the Maple Valley Youth Basketball Summer Camp at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School Wednesday afternoon, June 18m while Maple Valley Youth Basketball director Tony • Joostberns looks on. Photos by Brett Bremer 'fr f r f 1; ’ Ji r S' I 1\ . J 9 » J • k • I J** • M. • . * A I I ; ' ij ' f I I I II t* ^.11 1 k >* -k S • J V XT' . •af 1 > c : H” .f I s » u.O < • I 1 r ki li*'* Ia 1 . H.'V I J i • - » tfr;- » . U J r :■ I * ’ «* '>?3 f *< * rr ;r f S‘ I 4. *k J k ■■■ /f? Ce k I I i— f Oi* b ' i |S ’r 1 V i! , i '■ .J k.ji.i «I .11 p y » . « ./C: r- 1 t NOTICE OF REGISTRATION AND PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: f{ a 'i f ) er i Iit r I j fS J e* «• ee I i»i B fwi Vd|y,C A,*'* iitj/'A. c t I A 1 J :r1n. f’ DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL , L S0\ 1 iffl < ! L< » '’frill W I J e d t PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Delton Kello Schools who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of I ( .<• •/ J i. A 5 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONS WILL BE VOTING ON THE PROPOSALS AS PRESENTED AND LISTED BELOW: REGISTRATION: 9 ' ft ® B 1 J* ■I t sa, ) hl i. 'f ff u. * ‘ iX %/w Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 490469701, telephone: (269) 623-1500. the appropriate Township or Village Clerk, the Office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office or other designated state agency: or can use I t < r • t A 1 I. I www.expressSOS.com. b *.* 2jX > n ■' Baltimore Township Jana Bishop, Clerk (269)721-3502 Barry Township Debra Knight, Clerk (269)623-5171 Hope Township Deborah Jackson, Clerk (269) 948-2464 A 3100 E. Dowling Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058 11300 S.M-43 Hwy. Delton. Ml 49048 5463 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49048 Johnstown Township Sheri Babcock, Clerk (269)721-9709 13641 S. M-37Hwy. Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Orangeville Township Melody Risner. Clerk (269) 664-4522 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell. Ml 49080 Prairieville Township Rod Goebel, Clerk (269) 623-2664 Yankee Springs Township Torn Hopkins, Clerk (269) 795-9091 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 284 N. Briggs Rd. Middleville. Ml 49333 By Appointment Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.-noon & 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Wednesdays 9:00a.m.-noon & 1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and by appointment Hours ,;■ 'I Ai * ns, I >L . ,1' *• 4a •< K ..-n s if r- .*S S ( •-/’I Isj' 5? ~^o • « c < ■^> V i' "mJ r August 2,202^z, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used for the August 5, 2025 Special Election are scheduled for the following dates, times and locations in the respective jurisdiction as listed below. r^r-_ .' — 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. I I The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law. RI: r £ r?/ !■ ? ll' •* ■. h i Orangeville & Yankee Springs Townships - 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell on July 9,2025 at 10:00 a.m. ■'.‘b: f rt * * I I I V 38t. 1 I i « I >1 P s ’I 1 . t J< ' lb Prairieville Township ~ 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton on July 22,2025 at 10:00 a.m. ' ..s s .. \& •l '.r i y = I I I I I X I r- s T c ft *For this election only, the voters in the following municipalities will be consolidated as follows: Baltimore Township residents wilt vote at Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. 1 I I 4< if : St. E8iB|.F ■ j' : 'yi' *1 *w ' ! 9 i.’ f': -Hbo jiir' 4 S *k J 1 y X' j fl y » r I L I I b I .K *4 I. f .'I i *, I •. -z A r 1 • J'Ssf 0 4I r MOI ' V- I -! I 2 II* ) e t _ _ > CU-an .a*.. 4 s Bs 4 rr** 4 •s V.. . V ’ S!'r’’r:\ If *’4*^ .3 / 1d 1 1 I 1 ■» <1 *4 • :J I I I I b r S c *•- .I t* I , _. ,1.. I 'J i; ' altimore Township Clerk, Jana Bishop Orangeville Township Clerk, Melody Risner Barry Township Clerk, Debra Knight Prairieville Township Clerk, Rod Goebel Hope Township Clerk, Deborah Jackson Yankee Springs Township Clerk, Tom Hopkins Johnstown Township Clerk, Sheri Babcock This notice is given as required by law (MCL 168.496(3)) K b *x.t. H Rd, Plainwell Ml 49080_ Sarah M. VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk on behalf of: I < J 1'^r II M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Yankee Springs, Precinct 2 will vote at Orangeville Township, 7350 Lindsey 8:00 a.m,*4:00 p.m. r. '»»r I I s' • /! * I i II 11 ■JJ r 4 I 4i Si . 4, - •^e’etsr' i I i I Is r t a 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. >5' f tH-«' Hope Township - 5463 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings on July 16,2025 at 5:00 p.m. ,• ;A.L". f ! Johnstown & Baltimore Townships -13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek on July 14,2025 at 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ^TIL Hj 5' f sV »Tf' -5 f li bOl •4-’. a ST . .? Barry Township -155 E. 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Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the appropriate clerk’s office. ress ^W‘/K f ' After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector must register to vote in PinicW __ •••■ nr. >1 I The last day to register by mail or online with the local clerk is Monday, July person with proof of residency up to and including through the day of election (MCL 168.497) at the appropriate Clerk’s office listed below at the following A PJL J n t'in* ; * a e r 21,2025. .« 4 II!1 £ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. Sample ballots may be viewed at www.michiqan.qov/vote. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at ! ) I the Online Voter Registration System at www.Michigan.gov/vote. r sauna , - ) I I V* * ' I IBB 1;’ SA rr f k\ I k s .k 1 f ■; •. 4 i W a I 1 ’I ^■^Vr —A- ?***• r#f I. I k 4 ♦ J\ 1 ts.'^ » '4 s I 4 4 s A r X k i A 1 r-'* I .. •< ! • ' s. & J ■.<R aaMi fr: 1 �1 k 4 I : ' if : I ft SPORTS I i c 1 & 'll ii. ..fl. it Saxon athletic, P.E. facilities getting facelift . Ml ’ » y "i 1 ft. <ift I b Brett Bremer Sports Editor The year was 1980. Delton Kellogg met Lakewood in a varsity boys’ bas ketball district tournament game at Hast ings High School. The \Tkings defeated current Hastings High School athletic director Mike Mohn and the Panthers in his last varsity bailgame before he went on to star at Oakland University - then an NCAA Division II institution. The locker rooms the Delton Kel logg and Lakewood teams used that evening in Hastings remained virtually unchanged until Hastings Area Schools voters approved a bond in 2023 that led to massive renovations beginning this spring. Demolition and construction are progressing on the athletic end of the Hastings High School building. Both boys and girls locker rooms are being completely gutted and redone. Those working on the project asked for approval to get an early start, by spring break 2025, in an effort to have the project completed by the time school resumes in the fall. High school phys ical education teachers Jamie Murphy and Joann Vandenhout had their offices and class locker rooms moved into the Community Education and Recreation Center for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. For now, inside the closed athletic lobby there isn’t much to see - crum bled brick, walls coming down, open ceilings. “As you enter into the main athletic entrance, that is going to be completely different,” Mohn said. “You’ll be blown away when you walk in. Both restrooms are being gutted and redone. Athletic commons area, where the old Saxon Store was across from the concession I .: J -TO^S MS\ nJ T» z FB X. b* ,r 4 4 1 i d' t I I Au K- 4 ',K .V 4 f ■i Sfli 4 11 4L c. < ■ 1 ! Yi J ■ i I ft I I I I ft I I fjitjmiU bsk^ > 4 y •i f ■V' • t! tTOOI fsnt:)’ -t" ■- I « %♦ ir-* \ ♦ i I ft jnU. jg fisiA es ; )3£l i haW)-graimigat , »il . I ft i k 4 <> 'b jaoil:>nii£ bnu oh: IK- 3 ■ > Qi «b T r ■tgiT .gaibii^ ®®* ftcl r nr I I «I o I* MMiv i’ saSKk " K ■ ('tih ■MiL'/ isb ♦ ft I I I “''i I IC jfii a' ft. I I r. s _.v^ -raa? «. yy/f,4©Jnoho ' 4; hk % 4 TC: nai Moorfoeacnl ■ u/H r toortaa ■'• xe. 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He said the Saxons have had to tell opponents in the gymnasium to keep valuable by the bench rather than in the locker room because of an inability to close off certain areas of the locker rooms. “The biggest change for our kids will be the varsity locker rooms,” Mohn said. “Our varsity basketball teams, boys and girls, share the same locker room. It has always been that way. They just got used to it. ?Now there will be a varsity side for the girls and a visiting side for the girls, and same thing on the boys’ side Demolition work continues on Monday inside the space that will be the new Saxon commons area in front of the concession stand near the Hastings High School gymnasium. The projects are being paid for with funds from the bond passed by Hastings Area School voters in 2023. Photos by Brett Bremer Stand, will be an open area with work ta bles, spots that folks can plug in devices. It’ll all be graphics, ornate stuff, we’ll probably get a couple of video boards, and it will give people that go out to get concessions a place to sit, hang out and chit chat. There will be tables, and students and athletes will be able to hang out there as well. Aplace to sit and chill.” The locker rooms will be brighter they’ll be a little more what I would consider normal locker rooms.” The changes will also include moving the high school athletic offices from the west end of the main offices on the front ofthe high school over to the back side of that end of the school, and those offices will overlook the new Saxon commons area. Mohn said there will also be updat ed trophy cases throughout the area, and is excited to get to display some recently found Saxon hardware. “They said they’ve been cruising right along. We’re hanging in there. 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That was following a unanimous vote by the Lake Odessa Village Council on June 16 recommending Joseph for ±e position. Village officials had created the deputy manag er’s post, based on a suggestion by Guetschow after ending a hiring search for a full-time manager in December 2024 without offering the job to either of two finalists. In hopes of attracting a broader range of applicants, the council agreed to the new deputy manager position, with plans for the individual to be OBd oJ Wl hanuoJ o^di.V BzeabO aokJ «fF ’■ * 1^ • f 4 I V a,4it,.^tfyiDa»7Honiao^ aril idt pasa^ itarit yd sJov BOominfiHu e bbw ibtIT 3 i onSbno •1 nj I 1 iiofinoO ^fiV BzeabO 1 BBn«im,TKiq««Eto fenssoattoi gUi^iRo 38^ r«)rt3FJadO/x!doM’8388a2i8nt>^3«^ .leoq^ I snibo^ J fij-iteie toI dawez gniifri e i 1^4 .aaifind owl J>9SQG ^slq ifiiw^odtofW’*^ a deputy manager. “The opportunity to work and become a leader in the community of Lake Odessa will be exceptional for the person who is the right fit and be amongst very profes sional and friendly staff, council and community mem bers,” he added. “I wish you and your community the very best, and thank you for your time and service.” With their top choice for deputy manager having turned down the job, the village council hosted a special meeting Monday, June 30, to consider their options, including whether to repost the position or move on to their second choice, current Department of Public Works staffer Jacob Hanson. But, first, Village President Karen Banks asked Guetschow if he had any more details on Joseph’s decision. “It’s a personal decision on his part,” Guetschow said. See HIRING on 3 • * SINCE 1856 It mentored by Guetschow for a year before then being considered for promotion to manager. After receiving more than a dozen applications, council members interviewed four candidates, includ ing Joseph, during a special meeting May 31. But, the hiring process took a surprise turn last week when Joseph informed Guetschow he was withdraw ing his name fi'om consideration for the deputy man ager’s post. “It has been my pleasure these past few months during the deputy manager hiring process to meet with your staff, learn about your community and speak with you about the future of Lake Odessa,” Joseph stated in a letter dated Thursday, June 26. “I was very honored to earn your recommendation to fulfill this position and join your community. I regret to inform you that after some detailed conversations with Manager Guetschow, and personal reflection, that I will no longer be seeking the appointment of Staff Writer ,1 'Hsn £ toT rfyim ai ni - mBg/ mBgfi 5W o) .)on odyficn 4O .TO3fiTJ2rfflffi Srt^wfldoaauO gssiD ,,8BBsM«8£niV ' Icnodibfioy B^^afaBirr ^Ibsftocpi JM wmoT srir jkpMl BARRY COUNTY Lake Odessa faces setback in hiring search kr *»* THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, July 3, 202 5 t om WWW DEVOTED TO 11 c** f I r ). ■' < ♦ f,4 I Second installment of Hastings Pride Festival brings together hundreds I s ‘4) /■ M TI X L 4 4: fc' f 2 >1 i »rr J 9 1. .-i,. ' 1 .1 V •• ■ A * / k '.w. I b X' '.. WP:' ? * w J •4 « 1 * I *k I Jayson Bus Contributing Writer I * ^5.4 r w ' **■ 1 r'' —H ■ With the second year of the Hastings Pride Festival now in the books, organizers are hitting their stride in turning it into a successful annual celebration of the LGBTQ community and those who belong to it. Tliomapple Plaza in downtown Hastings once again played host to the event, held Saturday under sunny, warm skies. The fami ly-friendly Pride celebration fea tured live music, vendors, LGBTQ resources, and a drag show. While many Pride events take place throughout West Michigan and beyond during June, the small, six-person Hastings Pride Committee felt it was important for members of the LGBTQ community in Hastings to have an event in their own backyards — rather than having to travel to places like Grand Rapids or Lowell, where Pride festivals are already well established. See PRIDE on 2 X* lai* ■ 'X 4 » t«f.V i *<• « ' «* fcX 3' ... L 1 •A. < * ■W 9 w ►- I I 11^ * 2?U« I f*. . . lA d » ■. V ' 5^ I I• W; <^*2 > r* 4 Mk i4*-. -A- •-3« » *• . ) I .•.*1 *..• -X f •> 4 JV > A\*; ( .. x <i IQ V hwo O’’ City, county, state and community officials, along with representatives from CopperFtock Construction break ground at the site of the future Hastings Riverwalk Lofts on Tuesday, July 1. Photos by Randy Passeno t nJ '’4i^ 4. 4 •F < •u -i. * L J 1 th < I: > / I I bosbMI^M T f" Molly Macleod Editor ?s ^j|imiojbni;zipflar(W When city and county officials, com munity leaders and developers took their shovels to the ground at 328 and 420 E. Mill Street in Hastings this week, the dirt thrown meant more than the begin ning of a construction project that will bring sorely needed housing to Barry County. It is a catalyst for greater impact in Hastings and Barry County — and the continuation of a late philanthropist’s dream. Construction at the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts is officially underway after a ceremonial groundbreaking was held Tuesday, July 1. Hundreds gathered for the event, with speakers highlight ing the long road developers, city and county officials, and community orga nizations such as the Barry Community Foundation (BCF) and the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance (BCCEDA) and more took to see the project come to fruition. CopperRock Construction, the proj- ; I uotg sal 01 dsvod? blHi agi^g£l i ni}394Sjg}K licfti ^iofftmeonr nib « mA I |ul9s^ nohssniaoo J e 0) gnieuoifi habddn, ybio^ahd I. ITSlBSlgl^li I ■ • r- >: r tbns -“-*1^; J ''a'iiEiqoTfhnBtirfq^ i> ooilfiDriiifi^ sdJ ••'Kg.'•K • ywwJ Ben? ^ni ifubs JIA irl 'i* 'J* 7 f ri M « < mR ilEUM p£isfk iuT bbfl aedi idi I aril gni tu t I 5 4# 4 :5435 ) 'prujoj 9 daua pjioiJmi 1^3 S t nonchmjoH tDQW ugY'* WoSit dftw aidoJ liiflsl «n I ^81 Zfti x»llf f 03 nr-i t 'J, lodffififD "I* ) oonctifA •l • i •* > f« )99tOTq 9dj anoD .^IxMisqqo’J aw h * •* k. 1 , < I r ■ ect’s Grand Rapids-based developer, plans to construct 135 units between the three buildings split between the adjoin ing 420 E. Mill St and 328 E. Mill St. properties. The apartments will be offered in 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units. A portion of the units will be set aside for affordable housing. Construction on the project is set to be wrapped up by June 2026. Developers will also construct a fourth, 15,000-square-foot building on the site meant for community use. The community building will contain a com mercial kitchen and space for the Mill Street Market, a local food co-op offer ing. Additionally, the building will house a daycare center. “We’re very excited about this proj ect,” said CopperRock senior develop ment specialist Greg Taylor on Tuesday. “You can see from our sign over here we have a lot of support from a lot of folks- city, county, the state, multiple lenders • • • Developers got creative when it came to funding the housing project After jumping through multiple bureaucratic hoops at the city, county and state lev els, CopperRock was able to secure tax increment financing through a brownfield redevelopment plan. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, Michigan State Housing Development Authority funding, support from private and community donors, along with a recent boon from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program. That recent funding from the state contributes another $921,510 — bringing the project’s total investment in Hastings to rou^y $33.5 million. Michele Wildman, MEDC senior vice president of community planning and development, said MEDC chose the Hastings project because it fit with the agency’s greater goals in Michigan, “Part of the goals of this program are to revitalize vacant and underutilized prop erties and to add amenities to the comSee LOFTS on 5 * X e 1 f f « ^9 ^at > WISHING YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY k. J* Jk, I .5t V •f PROM OUR I^MILY TO YOURS t VIE^ACmj^m^Gioup 4 ,1 i n el -4 V ■ I '• I I f • «fh. K 1 t n I t V ’ f »* • 6 *1 r* ’hi e 9 • Mm dl * » • M :W. -1 nr r-» -L' ««■» W 1.’* WM* Lt I 7 « ■M < »* • J >. iT I • As co o 4 Vl. 1 l» • 7" =-8 I = }- > ( 1 4 >1 :S*}^I K A I 'X* ■w I* > J* V(- I w >W i 2 a ?□ v I o s V rtf Jr •,’x ai-2 ■» p «■* o-iyS 9 ? ^4^ & 1 r. t TK FFA bam project underway — Members of the Thornapple Kellogg FFA chapter get the first shovels full of dirt out of the ground on Friday, June 27, at the site of their future barn set to be built on Bender Road in Middleville just south of the high school near the TK Schools bus garage. Thornapple Kellogg High School revived its FFA chapter during the 2022-23 school year, offering FFA opportunities to students for the first time since the mid-1960s. The main structure is set to be complete by the fall, with finishing touches on the inside completed throughout the school year. The group includes TK FFA advisor Alyssa Hamlin, TK FFA president Erika Wolowicz (front with shovels from left), vice president Emma Reil and treasurer Alexa Hoeksma, as well as (back from left) Hunter Seaben, Carter Hondorp, Maguire Simmons, Kadyn Palmateer, Allison Wolowicz, Alexa Hoeksma, Paige Sheely and Vivian Hansson. t I A >< Deere Y ■*: '1 t 2 ” i I J, T I• Oi 'f A . ( •s A- < > • Ik t'-. s 11 rf' *• • I I 1 *—i L I I Hl 1 * ? f .1 • s. “v' t- Al Sia « I .K'V - 'i I V * » i I ;a> ‘4 ( i A k * \. > I • k 3 7 BK* na* 4 V* * M •’ H 1 ^1' .w V »l.'; « A' i I .*■ Photo by Brett Bremer '4 I 4 k « 2 i » f 1 . 1* <4 «NB* I. I.X.* .4) ; W 4' • s' A.' f . ♦ 4 t' r< t O ♦ ♦ 4 ■■ 4ir.. r, 4 -I 'X- I. w *s Jc 4 ■p 1 f. ■ J < \ t �I 2 Thursday, July 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner com r « f" t^l DK Schools seeking non-homestead millage renewal next month I I, / I . s'i ■ E**Tir r I I k I i * I f 1 * I. 5 1 » I r 9 II J «» iF 4 111 \ % 4 a « V The search for missing Lake Odessa teen Devlin Tait continues after he was last seen near Carl's Market in Lake Odessa on April 21. Photo by Dennis Mansfield '■BdKiL Va I ♦ s» * Authorities still searching for missing Lake Odessa teen Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Law enforcement officials still do not suspect foul play is involved in the case of a missing Lake Odessa teen, as the search for the individual enters its fourth month. Devlin Tait, 19, of Lake Odessa was originally reported missing after last being seen at Carl’s Market in downtown Lake Odessa at about 8:20 a.m. on April 21, allegedly traveling on foot. Despite a three-month search, Ionia County SherifTs Office investigators have not found any evidence of Tait’s potential whereabouts. ICSO Detective/Sgt. Phillip Hesche on Monday, June 30, said the search for Tait remains ongoing, with investiga tors continuing efforts to review phone records and social media platforms for information on his potential location. “It takes time,” Hesche said. “Devlin was known to carry more than one phone. He’d change his phone quite often. “(But) he rarely forgot a phone number.” Hesche added the review of Tait’s phone records is complicated by the fact that multiple phone carriers are involved. “We’ve put significant time into this,” the detective said. “We’ve continued to follow up on leads. “We still have no reason to suspect foul play,” he added. “(Though) we’re not sure ofhis whereabouts or his status.” According to a description ofTait post ed online, he’s reported to be 6-foot tall and weighing 170 pounds. He reportedly was wearing a black zip-up sweatshirt,, white T-shirt, blue jeans arid cowboy boots when last spotted in downtown Lake Odessa. A candlelight vigil in honor of Tait was held on Saturday night, June 28, on the village beach by the Buddy’s On The Beach restaurant in Lake Odessa in hopes of bringing awareness to the ongoing search for the missing teen. Persons who mighthave seen Tait since the time of his reported disappearance are urged to contact the ICSO by calling 616-527-5737. Tips may also be provided anonymous ly online through the Silent Observer website, silentobserver.org, or by calling the Grand Rapids-based, nonprofit orga nization at 616-774-2345. Customers peruse the selection at the Hastings Farmers Market on Saturday, June 28. Photo by Jayson Bussa Long-Standing Hastings Farmers Mailret is in lull swing Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer On the occasional Saturday, Mi chael Hoskins has to make sli^t ad justments to the layout of the Hastings Fanners Market. “There have been a few Saturdays where we try to figure out ‘Do we need to put people on this sidewalk, as well?”’ said Hoskins, who works for the Barry Community Foundation and serves as the Market Master for the Hastings Farmers Market. This year’s market is in full swing, having kicked off in May and sched uled to continue through Halloween. The Hastings Farmers Market is set up outside the Barry County Court house and runs every Wednesday and Saturday. Hoskins said attendance has been solid in the early months. In the late summer and early fall, the market tends to pick up even more as addi tional produce comes in season. “It’s been pretty decent, I think,” Hoskins said. “We have had a good amount of people customer-wise but I also think there are a decent amount of new vendors.” One of those new vendors is Micki Graham, a Bellevue resident who op erates M&G Custom Design Works. Her business spans vinyl decals, em broidery, and metal work, but recently she’s been focusing on a growing niche: sourdough goods. “I took up sourdough this year—in January,” Graham explained. “I start- ed with bread when 1 realized you can do so much so I took it and ran with it because sourdough is becoming so popular. Most people only do breads and I try to stay as different as I can.” Graham’s offerings now include not just bread, but buns, cookies, scones, brownies and more. She’s new to the Hastings Farmers Market this year, but you can expect to see her there every Wednesday and Saturday. On Thursdays, she also sells at the Charlotte Artisans and Farmers Market. For small-scale, homegrown busi nesses, farmers markets offer a low-overhead way to gain exposure and sell directly to the public. “It’s always easy and accessible,” Graham said. “As long as it’s not over $20 or $30 to have a spot, it’s usually worth it.” Space at the Hastings Farmers Market is just $10 per day. Graham previously sold at her hometown farmers market in Bellevue, but that one eventually fizzled out, a fate that’s become increasingly common among farmers markets across the state, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, Graham said her time in Hast ings has been a positive experience. “There are so many other vendors and a lot oftraffic that comes through,” she said. “We had people who, just a few weeks ago, they were here from Hawaii. That was really cool.” --*WT ■f: jS-.^ r: *w . 4 r B - •> 1 9 •*v’* '^5''41.'<» 11 K .< .d Karen Turfto-Ebrlght Staff Writer In next month’s Aug. 5 primary election, voters in the Delton Kellogg Schools District will be asked to renew a 19.2-mill authorization on non-homestead properties. The renewal is not an increase in tax from the current millage. Superintendent Jeremy Wright said the renewal is paramount to the overall funding for the district. He encourages everyone to get out and vote. “While the renewal does not impact primary residences, it is a percentage of the allowance we get for each student,” Wright explained. “The renewal pays for 25% of our overall budget or about $4 million a year, which covers operating expenses and allows us to get the full foundation allowance from the state. Passing a renewal would support core district priorities including, hiring and retaining qualified teachers, aides, coun selors and support staff. Additionally, an approved renewal would enable the district to purchase up-to-date textbooks, technology and classroom supplies. Furthermore, it would provide funds for transportation, special education and extracurricular programs, plus maintain safe, inclusive learning environments. The millage applies to commercial property, rental property and vacation homes, and is not a tax on voters’ pri mary residence. The state requires that non-homestead millages be voted on every 5 years and that all school dis tricts levy at least 18 mills annually to secure their full foundation allowance per student. According to the district’s website, revenues from the non-homestead millage provide the DK Schools with roughly $4.25 million in revenues yearly from the school district’s approximately $15-million budget. The cost to a taxpayer with non-homestead property with a taxable value of $200,000 would be roughly $3,800 a year. If the millage does not pass, the school district would be faced with cutting teachers, programs, transportation and other essentia Services. ‘ Delton Kellogg School officials are encouraging voters to get out and vote by locating their polling place at Mich igan’s official site. Voting will be open on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. I I 2?“" HERf Continued from Page 1 I unit . “Hastings isn’t really a suburb of any where else. It has its own cultural identi ty. It has a great cultural life — there is a lot of philanthropy here, there is a great arts program here and it’s got its own identity,” said J Maizlish Mole, one of the event’s organizers, “People who grew up here, or are growing up here who are part of the LGBTQ community, they need their own thing. It should be homegrown. We’ve been to Lowell and Grand Rapids, they’re great festivals but people should have one in their own town.” Last year marked Hastings Pride’s full-scale debut at Thomapple Plaza, fol lowing a smaller “pop-up Wde” held the year before at a local coffee shop. That grassroots effort quickly grew into a fullfledged community festival. Organizers estimated that roughly 700 to 800 people attended the event last year — a strong showing for a new event. “Everybody was overjoyed witih it last year,” Mole said. Turnout was similarly strong this year, with organizers estimating between 500 o •, * * - -M Under sunny skies, the Hastings Pride Festival took over the Thornapple Plaza in downtown Hastings on Saturday. Hundreds were in attendance. Photo by Jayson Bussa and 600 attendees. The number of vendor booths roughly doubled compared to last year, and the event attracted sponsorships from local businesses, including the Full Moon Saloon, which also hosted a post Pride celebration. Funds from Hastings Pride, including additional money raised through the di^ show and a local booth operated by Julie Coon, totaled $850 and will be donated to ±e Hastings High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance. Hastings Pride, like others around the country, took place amid a tense and polari^ political climate. Many members of the LGBTQ com munity feel under attack by recent policy changes by the Trump Administration. A recent one included the discontinuation of LGBTQ-specialized suicide preven tion service, which was included in the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. “Absolutely it is more important,” said Mole, when asked if such events carry greater weight in today’s political climate. “It’s not about being in people’s faces; it’s about people in this community being able to see each other and the fact that the rest of ±e town can see us is an added bonus. But we organize this so people can find each o±er and celebrate each o±er and have solidarity. A lot of people do feel under attack and they’re not wrong. Civil rights across the board are in crisis right now.” “Politically and socially it’s important to be seen in this town because there is a lot of pushback in general about the LGBTQ cause,” Mole added. “It’s important to be seen and it’s important to see each other.” Hastings isn’t the only Barry County- f s'" ./f / ’ ’ A >s 4V t f' I 1 i ' jS* ' % ►»! h sM^ v> . A * • r k x ■' . .i J' I Z A’4*? Z'' a Z t T ! 4 I z z mF k * 4* t ,* 7’ X i j ■ 0 4 ’t- * I ■ ,;} z 4 fT* c * *' J 4 1 I I t • z I •. • . z »> . '• z *» I J I J I LA ik'’’ ,•*>*, f 4 , ? , I £ f n .r * * I /V X* 5 11 4 / t p I I I I c » , I I-' r f ./ :c- I t' •I Ar>- (¥*• ■ 1 , - J t • '■,W • Z z' *z I ♦t-' ■ ’ /i- ♦- J*- 4 J 1 / r <* V « t *• 1 J t 4 y? < ( J j”” I.' » •4F'’ I i i M).' J >14 C-4"'. !^ \ / Z V* ?* 4 M*' .•» '.<1 II* avf -4' f« I S ‘ I# >/• • fl* w ri: 4* J..fc 1 J • nJ * * I ■• • i4'' ,. 'TXT' •J. 4 3‘ t I < Zs 41- ** i I I 'ss ' 4Ai * J e ‘S’ « ■ » •ii- ’ ■ r iF 1 4 .i 4 'tt Z* ■ ■ I, f • 4 ■ .r J ♦ i .'41 / : 5*'*f V * V Jji4 i «. f I f ’:fc‘ /Ali > t f ♦ f IJ .r t V f < ** m'j ; J V I /* I I ’ll IJ I 1 I •T' I r 1^ '■:0b J t I Fr-; JI P* * b a£i^ - I i * T*\rrr•i’ M. c • I I i > I-J • 7. 1 rl / »* i V si i 9 *k' J 1 J I r’TX, 7 ’ 1r I I I ' f V ‘ 1 II 4 • 4^ , ill ) I 4 J &WW th: . A . J£3 o a -^« I « ■‘1 f • ► Wik t 1 X.t 1 J * I I u. br IIJ I *4 I 1-4 iV " • —1, t T i t r.fftaa & ’C^T M; ' 4. w • Al' r **0. iff M I . ♦ w — 4 < 4 /*-*;.*• 4' .,j'' > n^< area municipality to host a Pride event Middleville’s festival has been going strong for a few years, and Christine Terpening, who runs the nonprofit oiganization I’ll Be Your Rock, has created a vibrant Youth Pride event in Vermontville. “It’s really important. In small towns, people can feel very isolated and very alone if they feel different from their peers,” Mole said. “Also, this is every where. We are everywhere. It’s easy for people to look at the situation and think that’s a city thing and those are city peo ple. And it’s not the case. We’re eveiywhere. And we’re every age and stripe and skin color. It’s important to know that” Like many Pride events, Hastings Pride faced a small group of protesters situated outside the event space. The Hastings Police Department was present as well. In a memorable moment, a group of attendees formed a human wall, using large banners from participating food and beverage vendors to block out the protesters, who were attempting to disrupt the event wi± large signs and a portable PA system. “It was quite an unfoigettable scene,” Mole said. * r I PRIDE 4 <» everyday operational expenditures such as teachers* salaries and instructional materials, special education, transporta tion and extracurricular activities — not expenditures for capital projects. “The community has been great and very supportive and we are hopeful that this will continue,” Wright said. “It is not a new tax and it has been something that has been approved many times in the past.” J -M* 9 ’T The non-homestead revenue funds ! r-’-. * ■I L 'W » «rv -f ‘ •J ’*4 f ^8*-* r 'trni^ B ' 1? 11 ‘UJ. M .4 LJ. , Ii ? 'i w. 1 4^ t, ' T ■ V » T :k I 1 -■* fHb t — 11 •*'T< *< 1;^. UBHIB 1 a lit J I* / j. r I 1 Jk^ ar “2 • « K A* - ^.{Xh < 5 : Xa. 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She credits some of that to her mother, Barry County Commission on Aging Executive Director Courtney Ziny. “I’ve been working in nonprofits since I started working, and, with who my mom is, I’ve been in that world since I was bom,” said Ziny. Her new role at FSC hits home for Ziny, whose younger brother is adopted. “I like helping kids.. .It’s close to home to help people try to learn how to care for their kids better,” she said. FSC offers support for parents and guardians in Barry County. By offering parent education and kinship care, FSC helps prevent child abuse. Ziny said FSC has resources for parents or guardians in just about every circumstance. “My advice to anybody - any parent, any grandparent, anybody planning to be a parent - it never hurts to ask. It never hurts to take the class and learn the re sources,” Ziny said. All are welcome to utilize FSC’s re sources, Ziny said. Ziny comes with some real experience '1 J »-* fftO’ I L k'V. < tn* 8b. 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'/r n: I I 9V . , r :r.-ri « rt 2i !.t I I J ->’A.'. ij- 'j?lcL I t- I t J /J J f 'JJ. I ,tXKuS I (I I 1 1 I ft. 4 I• £?» i cjihiitj ftl T( I t B .> w'U Tittjbt ( !_£|'j J V I if ) AA J ^•^<7) '.b " S. MT* f W t -.k"!*- J I I J ' •i - '3 I 7 I I r V 5 nol^hOT^p. 1 >1 k Jr^rf 'J I I d fl rjr ♦' u > 7’fib*" 4j /T a-* T“ € :l Lr«- 1 * . 1 •'*>*1 O'" •tftt ••! 4^ 4 ■ 15 rJ7 V' 71 .*1. fT:*' •J , I , cr ' f .1 .1' JJ ,1 J I a I tj- / •>' J ,aM> ' I I ( J-! I I ' >■ J f b •'TO f If * I:# ‘-J • »r rt • I rr f ( 4 rf t t II V » 4 » I f ? 4 . , .I , I b. s. sJ.) .. I 'I A local builder with connections to the Delton community is in the process of acquiring 25 acres of land from the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authori ty. Clark Brothers Construction Building Contractors plans on building affordable housing on the property located behindthe Faith United Methodist Church on Grove Street in Delton. “He’s buying the property from the sew er authority,” said Jim Stonebumer, chair of the sewer authority. “He made an offer and we accepted the offer. It was property that we had bought a few years ago. The land is fanned by Osborn Farms.” BenClaik, ownerofClaikBrothersConstruction, is not disclosing the amount ofthe sale yet “We have a purchase agreement signed on this but we have not actually finalized this deal, yet” Clark said. Marsha Bassett is the president of Revitalize Delton. The organization was formed a few years ago with the aim to bring growth into the community by making Delton a place where businesses and families want to live, grow and send their kids to school. “From day one, Ben has been engaged inthisprojectandhe’staken initiative. He’s community-oriented and very open to all of our ideas about how to make this hous ing affordable,” Bassett said. “He’s been to many meetings. It’s a work in progress but he has been agreeable to everything we talked about because he wants this housing to be affordable as well.” Barry County Planner Jeff Keesler said he is looking forward to working with Clark. ‘He’s been really great and truly has a heart for the community and doing projects that make things better,” Keesler said. While addressing the audience at the Revitalize Delton meeting on Thursday, June 26, Keesler said he is on board wiffi an open space concept in the new housing development and keeping it natural and open to all residents to use and enjoy. Clark said there are about 15 acres of wetland in the 25 acres of land. He said he hopes to build boardwalks and maybe a playground near that wetland where the community can use it effectively. There may even be a bike path. “But that is something that has to be worked out with theplanningcommission,”Clarksaid. “In 1 4 ‘VI k % J under her belt in the nonprofit sec